June/July 2013

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June/July 2013
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The Bolt Xtra . June/July 2013 . Volume 10
On Saturday, April 20, over 630 guests including parents, family, friends,
alumni, and supporters of Pius X celebrated BOLT 2013 “Creating A Masterpiece,” the 28th Annual Dinner/Benefit Auction in the Pius X gym and
commons area. They all attended the annual fundraiser that raises money
for the various needs of the school.
One of the goals from BOLT is to raise funds to provide a great physical
environment for all students. More funds were raised this year than last
year, with 1/3 of the proceeds designated for
the Booster Club and special projects, while
2/3 of the proceeds were designated for the
retirement of the payment on the kitchen. The
proceeds raised and returned to Pius from all
the BOLT events held the past 28 years is
almost $4.5 million.
This year, there were 398 lottery tickets sold
for $100 each, raising $39,800.00 in tickets
alone. Top sellers from the Pius X students
included: Landon Warner, 1st place; Alex
VanAckeren 2nd place; and Alexis Bryant,
3rd place.
The BOLT coordinating committee would like
to thank its donors and volunteers for making
Superintendent Father James Meysenburg
the event possible. There were over 300 parent
volunteers, along with students who sold lottery tickets, sang at the Mass before BOLT,
assisted with running bids, valet parked and
helped with clean up. There was tremendous
support from all the Pius X High School staff
as well. It has been a pleasure working with
all.
Special thanks to the coordinating committee:
Joe & Lois Akers, Tom & Lynne Albin, Joe &
Penny Bachmann, Dave & Ann Kirby, Mike
& Ann Kotopka, Mark & Janet Kurtenbach,
Father Jim Meysenburg, Alan & Diane Pryor,
The Most Reverend Bishop James Conley
Deb Schulte, and Tom & Anne Wackel.
visits with other guests.
If you’d like to assist with the 2013/14 BOLT
fundraiser,
contact
Deb
Schulte
at
deb.schulte@piusx.net or (402) 488-0931.
The coordinating committee.
Student Bid Runners
Rose Kotopka
Living Statue
Bid Runner Chairs
Student Bid Runners
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Alcalde, Carmen K
Alexander, Ashley N
Allder, Dale J
Almazan, Clarisa
Andersen, Dylan
Anderson, Ashley
Anderson, Ryan
Appleget, Avery L
Arthur, Rachel M
Artiaga, Alexandria
Asselin, Megan N
Aylward, Danielle L
Bachmann, Anne R
Baker, Samuel T
Bakhit, Wade A
Barnes, Kaylyn
Bayless, Kaitlyn J
Beau, Jonathan
Beau, Nicholaus
Bell, Zachary J
Benes, Kelsey L
Benton, Adriana E
Berning, Kathryn L
Berrick, Catherine
Bideaux, Morgan R
Birkel, Alexa N
Boeselager, Cody R
Boettcher, Maxwell J
Boman, Thomas D
Boothe, Sheila K
Borzekofski, Joshua R
Brakenhoff, Jonathan
Brandstetter, Douglas A
Breiner, Jenna
Broers, Taylor N
Brophy, Paige K
Brozek, Alison N
Burmeister, Jon C II
Cernik, Mary
Champoux, Tracie A
Chapelle, Shelby L
Chramosta, Tyler
Chrisman, Aidan
Church, Max E
Clarence, Anna
Codr, Dylan S
Coffey, Emily
Conway, Dylan R
Cook, Ellen R
Cook, Taylor
Cordry, Alison
Cowling, Caleb R
Cox, Jayme L
Coyle, Austin J
Cuddy, Erin E
Curran, Kevin M
Damm, Joshua I
Danek, John T
Dao, Austin A
Daugherty, Ryan J
Davenport, Margaret M
Do, Caitlyn K
Do, Kenny T
Dolezal, Sam J
Dolph, Ellen P
Dostal, Brianna M
Driewer, Mary T
Drozda, Megan
Duden, Zachary R
Eickhoff, Marc K
Endrulat, Harry E
Engstrom, Kelsey J
Espinoza, Jose L
Farrell, Kiley R
Ficke, Claire J
Fiedler, Alexandra R
Fish, Austin T
Fitzgerald, Brock S
Foley, Matthew D
Fosler, Kaitlin M
Frodyma, Benjamin F
Frodyma, Jacob L
Gaucher, Halley F
Gibson, Robert J
Giesler, Roger G
Gill, Alexandria R
Gose, Caleb J
Gossard, Makala M
Greitens, Adam T
Griffin, Patrick M
Habrock, Zachary D
Hachiya, Megan M
Hakel, Desirae D
Hall, Matthew T
Hams, Joseph A
Haney, Brandon D
Hanigan, Dorothy J
Hansen, James E
Hanway, Kaylee A
Haro, Eduardo L
Harrison, Paige E
Haug, John B
Hegert, Kennedy R
Heimann, Alec M
Heimes, Nathan T
Higgins, Patrick J
Hilger, Amanda M
Hochstein, Jacob J
Hochstein, Tucker J
Holtmeier, Jacob R
Hooper, Tyler J
Houlden, Joshua A
Houser, Garrett J
Houser, Olivia A
Hovermale, Nicholas P
Hovis, Meredith E
Hoxmeier, Alivia L
Hupf, Lauren M
Hussey, Joseph R
Hyland, Reece W
Incontro, Breanna N
Jablonski, Jacklyn L
Jacobsen, Sally A
Jenkins, Scott M
Jensen, Brianna M
Jimenez , Brianna C
Johs, Erica A
Kathe, Hannah M
Kean, Matthew J
Keane, Molly A
Keech, Megan N
Kenney, Madeline
Klein, Spencer J
Knotwell, Griffin J
Kopetka, Stephanie M
Kopf, Maggie R
Kramer, Nicholas
Krauel, Brandon
Kreikemeier, Alec
Kreikemeier, Kaylin
Krenk, Devin J
Krick, Kathryn F
Krings, Zachariah T
Lacy, Derek F
Lafler, Aaron M
LaFollette, Alex E
LaFramboise, Kyle K
Lancaster, Malcolm J
Lang, Alexandria G
Lang, Amanda N
Le, Ngoc
Le, Samantha N
LeDuc, Daniel R
Lewandowski, Sarah E
Liechti, Hannah M
Lierz, Jessika R
Main, Allison M
Malmstrom, Ian
Markellov, Morgane
Marsolek, Clare A
Martinez, Grasiela I
Martinez, Ricardo
Masinelli, John C
Mason, Eric W
Mattern, Margaret M
Mattison, Caitlin
Mazour, Darrick D
McBride, Theresa L
McCarthy, Kelly L
McDermott, Maggie A
McDonald, John W
McGahan, Megan C
McGill, Treyson J
McNeese, Treyton C
McWilliams, Anthony D
Medill, Rose M
Menke, Rachael
Mennenga, Chelsea D
Meyers, Jacob A
Meza, Alberto
Miller, Hannah L
Moeschen, Kathleen B
Morales, Valeria
Morris, Claire R
Morrow, Patrick M
Nagel, Marissa
Nguyen, Diane H
Nguyen, Don D
Nguyen, Jason
Nguyen, Kailee K
Nguyen, Trang T
Nguyen, Vu D
Nickman, Sarah C
Novoa, Maria G
Olsson, Jack A
OShea-Creal, Liam S
Paul, Miranda L
Peirce, Seth G
Pelayo, Annet B
Peterson, Trevor S
Pham, Huyen
Piccolo, Maria K
Pinkerton, Hannah E
Polivka, Daniel F
Pospisil, Anthony
Power, Meredith E
Preston, Noah T
Pribnow, Marisa E
Pryor, Eric A
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Pynes, Jonathan J
Raetz, Rex J
Ragon, Hope E
Rajewski, Thomas A
Rashilla, Emma M
Ray, Wyatt A
Reed, Timothy J
Regan, Anna L
Reifschneider, Marie K
Reinhart, Alyssa R
Resseguie, Graham R
Root, Seth D
Sasse, Brent A
Schimenti, Hallie M
Schlautman, William K
Schleppenbach, Alexander M
Schleppenbach, Jacob N
Schmidt, Caitlyn R
Schneider, Thomas J
Scholz, Sarah F
Schuller, Nicholas P
Schumacher, Grant T
Sedlak, Travis M
Seib, Ryan B
Simpson, Corinne M
Sims, Lauren M
Sindelar, Chad M
Sisel, Michelle L
Sloan, Amanda M
Soukup, Paul J
Statz, Keevan M
Stejskal, Alexander N
Stewart, Kendra K
Stoll, Willow A
Styron, Sarah M
Swanson, Benjamin J
Swenson, Madelyn A
Ta, Phuong H
Talbott, Alec D
Tasler, Margaret
Teel, Garrett C
Thavenet, Alyssa J
Theil, Jocelyn
Thompson, John F
Thompson, Katherine A
Thorpe, William R
Townsend, JohnMark
Tran, Diana M
Tran, Peter D
Tremain, Mikayla
Trinh, Phan Anh
Tucker, Joshua
Ullman, Brittany M
Ullman, Sarah
Valaika, Drew C
Valaika, Paige
Valish, Kelsie
VanAckeren, Alexander
Varicak, Michaela
VerMaas, Connor L
Verplank, Jordan C
Vestecka, Dillon
Vossler, Benjamin C
Vu, Tuan
Waite, Lizzy
Wakeman, Liam
Warner, Davis L
Weedman, Nicole M
Welch, Aaron
Wenzl, Scott M
Whalen, Jacob M
Wieser, Kristy L
Wilkerson, Danielle M
Williams, Sarah M
Woolman, Katherine
Wright, Rebecca
Zeleski, Katrina L
Zemunski, Katelyn B
Zornes, Fletcher T
Zuercher, Nicholas
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Junior Achievement® Scholarships
The “Best Of The Class” Salute
Pius X seniors Matt Foley,
Seniors Alexa Birkel and Katie
Lauren Hupf and Alexander
Krick were chosen to represent Pius
VanAckeren each have been
awarded a scholarship from
X at the Tenth Annual “Best of the
Junior Achievement® of LinClass” salute, held at Southeast
coln through their participation
Community College (SCC) on
in the organization’s Driven
Thursday, May 2. The event is held
Youth Invitational (DYI) program. The students’ teacher
to honor some of Nebraska’s top
and Junior Achievement®
academic achievers.
sponsor Ryan Psota was reCourtesy of Pius X Foundation
cently notified that three of his
Wearing their caps and gowns, Birkel and Krick joined some of the Left to Right: Lauren Hupf, Matt Foley, students were selected in various categories of the competitop high school students in the area Mr. Ryan Psota, and Alex VanAckeren.
tive scholarship opportunities
as event sponsor Channel 8 KLKN-TV crews recorded them available to high school students in Lincoln.
for upcoming commercial announcements featuring the hon- VanAckeren received both the Ken Carlson Scholarship for $1,000
orees. After posing for filming and photographs, students and a DYI scholarship for $500. Foley was awarded the Dan Remigwere treated to a short program and a luncheon provided by io Scholarship for $1,000, and Hupf received the John Ballew MeRaising Canes. The program hosts were Channel 8 Eyewit- morial Scholarship in the amount of $500.
ness News anchors Rod Fowler and Vanessa Brown, and All three Pius X students are National Honor Society (NHS) memhave been active in the Junior Achievement® Lincoln DYI
SCC President of Student Senate Sarah Heier gave the key- bers,
program, and have participated in numerous extra-curricular activinote speech. In addition to KLKN-TV and SCC, the event ties at school.
was made possible by U.S. Cellular and Heartland Chevy Foley, son of Mike & Susan Foley of St. Peter parish, plans to attend
Dealers, with additional support from Lincoln Electric Sys- the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) in the fall, where he intends to study Business Administration. A varsity athlete who was a
tem, Super Saver, Roberts Dairy, and Pepsi.
member of the 2012 Class B State Baseball Championship team and
Birkel, daughter of Paul & Michelle Birkel of St. Peter par- recipient of 2012 Academic All-State honors, Foley is interested in
ish, will be attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in exploring a career in sports management.
the fall where she plans to major in Education and Spanish. "Matt is a very gifted business student, with a mind for entrepreneurKrick, daughter of Daniel & Susan Krick of St. Joseph par- ship,” Psota says of his student. “He is very detail-oriented and
thoroughly about the outcome of business risk before making
ish, will be attending Nebraska Wesleyan where she plans to thinks
decisions."
pursue a degree in Psychology and a minor in Spanish.
Hupf will also be attending UNL in the fall where she plans to pur———————————————————————– sue a major in Speech Pathology. She hopes, one day, to work with
school children with their language development. Among her many
Pius X seniors Ben pursuits during high school, Hupf, daughter of Stephen & Tori Hupf
Swanson and Rose of St. Teresa parish, was a member of the Pius X Cross Country
team, Sign Language Club, and Recycling Club.
Medill have been
is a perfectionist,” Psota reflects. “She will put in the time
named to the Omaha "Lauren
studying and researching her decisions before answering business
World-Herald Eastern decisions and creating a marketing plan or business plan."
Academic 1st Team. Scholarship awardee Alexander VanAckeren, son of Dale & ChrisSenior Mary Driewer tine VanAckeren of North American Martyrs parish, is a 4-year
was named to the member of the Pius X Student Council where he says he “learned to
Courtesy of Pius X Foundation
newspaper’s Academ- love leadership.” Active and outgoing during his high school years,
VanAckeren was senior class representative for the National Honor
Left to Right: Ben Swanson, Mary Driew- ic 2nd Team. Each
Society (NHS), mentored 7th graders at St. John Middle School
er, and Rose Medill.
year,
the
Omaha through the STARS program, and has served as president of the Pius
World-Herald selects the All-Academic Team, comprised of X Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) prothe top scholars graduating from Nebraska and western Iowa gram.
"Alex is a natural leader who will be successful in the business inhigh schools.
dustry,” Psota says. “He researches his thoughts and people therefore
Driewer, daughter of Anne Driewer of Blessed Sacrament believe in his business decisions.”
parish and Jim Driewer of Hampton, Nebraska, will be at- VanAckeren will be attending Creighton University in the fall where
tending Notre Dame University in South Bend, Indiana, in he plans on majoring in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. When
the fall of 2013. Her academic interests include languages asked what he envisions as a future career, he says without hesitation, “I want to be the CEO of Ford Motor Company one day.”
and mathematics.
Celebrating more than 40 years in Lincoln, Junior Achievement®
Medill, daughter of Steve & Colleen Medill of St. Joseph seeks to empower young people to own their future economic sucparish, plans to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering at cess by enhancing the relevancy of education. JA ignites the spark in
young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities
the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma.
of work in a 21st century global marketplace. More than 675 busiSwanson, son of Robert & Janice Swanson of St. Teresa ness volunteers and 18,000 Lincoln-area elementary, middle and
parish, also will be attending Notre Dame University in high school students are annually involved in the JA program in 77
public and parochial schools throughout five counties. This year,
South Bend, Indiana, where he plans to major in Engineer- academic scholarships totaling $3,250 were awarded to high school
ing.
seniors with a record of academic success and achievements in JA of
Lincoln’s programs.
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Congratulations To The Class of 2013
May God bless you and guide you all the days of your life!
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ACT Scores of 30 or Higher
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Knights of Columbus Honor Graduates
Seniors with a 4.0 Grade Point Average
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Distinguished Scholars
Seniors in the top 15% of the Class of 2013
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Alumni Office
Visit www.piusx.net [click “Alumni”]. Kristin
(Edwards) Heath ’91 is Pius X’s Alumni Director
and may be contacted at kristin.heath@piusx.net or
(402) 488-0931 ext. 10132.
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The 9th Annual Thunderbolt Scramble
Monday, June 17
Firethorn Golf Club
Multiple levels of sponsorship and registration are available at
www.piusx.net [Alumni - Alumni Home - Events - Thunderbolt
Golf Scramble]. To volunteer, contact Rob Barie at rbarie@factsmgt.com or (402) 430-5131.
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2013 Class Reunions
Visit www.piusx.net [Alumni - Alumni Home - Reunions - Scheduled Events] for reunions already
scheduled. To get a reunion started, contact Kristin
Heath.
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All Honor Year Reunion/Class Poster Boards
If you graduated in a year that ends in “3” or “8”; join us for our
2nd All Honor Year Reunion. The 1st weekend in August will be
packed with Alumni events including the 3rd Annual Thunderbolt Family Fun Run, school tours, Mass and a social reception
with appetizers and a cash bar. There will be plenty of time to
gather as an individual class, too. Each honor year committee is
asked to make a trifold poster board representing the class and
days spent at Pius X to be displayed at various Alumni events.
Questions: contact Kristin Heath.
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3rd Annual ThunderBOLT Family Fun Run
Saturday, August 3 @ Holmes Lake Park
Register for a 1-mile or 5K walk/run, regardless of your running
experience or age. Prizes will be awarded. Visit www.piusx.net
[Alumni - Alumni Home - Events - ThunderBOLT Fun Run]. To
volunteer for the Fun Run committee and/or the day of the event,
contact Kristin Heath at kristin.heath@piusx.net.
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Alumni T-Shirts *** Summer Special ! ***
For the summer, t-shirts are just $10.00 each and are
available in two designs, a regular or fitted style.
These make great gifts for the new Pius X Alumni!
Order forms are located at http://alumni.piusx.net/
or in the Alumni office.
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Alumni Department Is On Facebook & Linkedin
Check us out at www.facebook.com/lincolnpiusxalumni for information on alumni events, news on past alums, deaths, and bits
about what is happening in the school today. You can also catch
up with fellow alums as well as find links to update your info,
donate to the school, or find out if you are a “Missing” Alum.
“Like” us on Facebook today! We are also on Linkedin too!
Check us out! Our group name is Lincoln Pius X Alumni!
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Keep Us Updated In The Alumni Office
Do you have news that you would like to share with your classmates such as a marriage, a new baby, or maybe a job
change? We would love to hear from YOU!
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May Crowning Mass Held Wednesday, May 1
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Pro-Life Essay Contest Announces Winners
Congratulations to Reagan
Scott, Megan Wackel,
Mark Wathen, Hayley
Heath, and Peter Jaros for
placing in the Diocese of
Lincoln’s Pro-Life Essay
Contest.
9th Grade Division
Photo courtesy of Pius X Foundation
The May Crowning Mass
at Pius X High School
took place on Wednesday, May 1, with Father
Thomas Schultes of St.
Peter parish as the main
celebrant, concelebrating
with Father Jonathan
Photo courtesy of Pius X Foundation
Haschke, Father Benjamin Holdren, and Father Leo Seiker. Special thanks to Mrs.
Maria Benes, Mrs. Mary Odgaard, Mr. Chad Houk, Mr. Adam
Bauman, Mr. Jeremy Lepper, the Vocal Music Department,
and to all those that assisted with this special Mass.
Photo courtesy of Pius X Foundation
Left to right: Reagan Scott, Megan
Wackel, and Hayley Heath. Not pictured:
Peter Jaros and Mark Wathen.
1st Place - Reagan Scott,
daughter of Michael & Susan Scott of St. Peter parish.
3rd Place - Megan Wackel,
daughter of Tom & Ann Wackel of St. Joseph parish.
10th Grade Division
2nd Place - Mark Wathen, son of Jim & Carol Wathen of St. Peter
parish.
3rd Place - Hayley Heath, daughter of Peter & Kristin Heath of St.
Teresa parish.
11th Grade Division
Altar Servers: Zach Bell, Kevin Curran, Daniel LeDuc, Liam 3rd Place - Peter Jaros, son of Steven & Elizabeth Jaros of St.
O’Shea-Creal, Thomas Rajewski, TJ Reed, Seth Root, and Gar- Joseph parish.
rett Teel.
The contest was conducted between January and March 2013.
Readers: Julio Gutierrez, Catherine Krueger, Lindsey Pinker- Students in grades 7-11 were eligible to submit a 300-400 word
essay. The theme of the contest was, “The 40th anniversary of
ton, and Scott Schieuer.
Roe vs. Wade (January 22, 2013) occurs within the Year of Faith.
May Crowning Procession: Clarisa Almazan, Dylan Andersen, Explain how the legalization of abortion has contributed to a culWade Bahkit, Sam Baker, Alexa Birkel, Kiley Farrell, Matt ture of death and how the Catholic faith and your personal deciFoley, Desirae Hakel, Joe Hams, James Hansen, John Haug, sions guide and encourage you and others to rebuild a culture of
Amanda Hilger, Tyler Hooper, Meredith Hovis, Reece Hyland, life and love.”
Kelly McCarthy, Tony McWilliams, Rose Medill, Miranda
Paul, Hannah Pinkerton, Marisa Pribnow, Corinne Simpson, The judges selected winners based on the entry’s understanding of
the pro-life message, clarity in communicating this message, and
Alec Talbott, and Alex VanAckeren.
creativity & originality. Prizes were awarded to each grade level.
Coronation of Mary: Mary Driewer and Daniel LeDuc
First place winners, including Reagan Scott, will be honored at an
Gift Bearers: Mark Gibbs, Dorothy Hanigan, David Nguyen, Awards Dinner with Bishop James Conley on May 31. In addition
to her 1st place award, her entry has been forwarded to the
and Kylie Tucker.
Knights of Columbus state-wide contest which will be judged
Acolytes: Mr. Adam Bauman, Mr. Alfredo Garcia, Mr. Larry separately and awarded in the Fall of 2013. Congratulations to all
Logsdon, and Mr. Bill Schlautman.
for being great witnesses to our faith!
Pro-Life Day Encourages Students To Defend Life
To celebrate life at all stages from conception to natural death, Pius X hosted its annual Pro-Life Day
on April 24. Pius X students were joined by representatives from Bishop Neumann in Wahoo and
Aquinas High School in David City. The keynote speaker for the day was Michael Spencer from the
Life Training Institute. He gave a detailed and encouraging presentation to the whole school to stir up
further enthusiasm to fight abortion. His all-school assembly was followed by a private session with
Pro-Life day attendees, during which he taught them rebuttals to the typical arguments that Pro-Choice
supporters make. Not only did Mr. Spencer have very intelligent discussion points, but he taught the
students to always use compassion when speaking about this important topic.
Photo courtesy of Yearbook
The students then had lunch at Valentino’s followed by an hour of prayer at Planned Parenthood. They
prayed a rosary and sang the Divine Mercy Chaplet. It was so beautiful to hear all their voices lifted in
song for the unborn! The remainder of the day included making Mothers Day cards for women in crisis
pregnancy centers and writing letters to a little girl in El Salvador that the Pius X Pro-Life Club sponsors to attend school. Special thanks to the FCT Leadership Board for planning and hosting this special
event!
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Alexander Stejskal Wins Mr. Bolt Pageant
On Friday, April 26, nine contestants took the stage in the
L/PAC to compete in the Mr.
Bolt Pageant. Claire Ficke and
Amanda Hilger, the Masters of
Ceremony, introduced each
contestant for this talent show.
The contestants were: Sam
Baker, Dillon Vestecka, Will
Thorpe, Connor VerMaas, Alec
Talbott, Ben Swanson, Liam
Photo courtesy of Yearbook
O'Shea-Creal, Keevan Statz and
Alexander Stejskal.
The gentlemen performed a dance routine for the opening of the
show and then were judged on application questions, a talent
performed, and formal wear. Judges then narrowed the contestants down to the top five and each was asked a question. Judges
had a difficult time choosing the winner of this contest, as much
humor and some excellent talent was showcased.
Taking first place was Alexander Stejskal, second place was Dillon Vestecka, and third place was Sam Baker. The audience
placed their votes and chose Liam O'Shea-Creal as Mr. Congeniality.
Special thanks to the judges for the event: Mr. Ekeler (teacher at
Pius X), Nathan Schlautman (last year’s Mr. Bolt), Lil' Red
(celebrity judge) and Sarah Vaggalis (Pius X alum).
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Spring Vocal Department Concert
On Tuesday, May 7, the
Pius X Vocal Department
presented a Spring Concert
directed by Mrs. Mary Odgaard, accompanied by Mr.
Chad Houk on the piano
and the Pius X Show Choir
bands. Each choir presented songs of varying themes
Photo courtesy of Yearbook
and styles. The concert
was held at Pius X High School before a packed audience.
Thanks to all who came and supported your friends and family
members. Congratulations to each choir for their outstanding
performance!
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Vocal Music Department 2012-2013
The Vocal Music Department had a very successful 2012-2013 school year. The department
presented four concerts, two talent shows, sang
for 11 Masses (including diocesan Masses before the school year began), and had a very successful fall musical, “Godspell”, with more than
2200 people attending, several sold out performances, and great
support and compliments from the community.
At District music contest, ALL choirs brought home Superior
ratings; Resonance, Cantabella, Sotto Voce, and Spectrum earned
straight Superiors from all of their judges – the highest rating
possible.
Spectrum show choir had a successful season, placing in finals or
highly at each competition.
Bridget Lang and Carly Moore tied for the “Best Soloist” award
at the UNL Midwest Cup (one of the largest, most competitive
competitions in the country).
Three students (Sam Baker, Griffin Knotwell, and Alec Talbott)
were chosen for All State Chorus.
Griffin Knotwell was also chosen for Wesleyan Honor Choir.
Congratulations to all the members (and all the supporters) for
their hard work and dedication to music at Pius X.
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Spring Band Concert Held April 28
The Pius X Jazz Band,
Concert Band, and Symphonic Band, comprised
of approximately 100
students and under the
direction of Mike Murphy
and Jared Wilhelm, performed a spring band conPhoto courtesy of Yearbook
cert on Sunday, April 28.
The Jazz Band performed “One Note Samba” by Antonio Carlos
Jobin, “Arranco” by Eric Richards, and “Go Ask Your Mother”
by Paul Clark.
The Concert Band performed “Orpheus Overture” by Jacques
Offenbach, “Kentucky 1800” by Clare Grundman, and “Snake
Charmer” by Randall Standridge.
The Percussion Ensemble performed “Excalibur” by Chris
Brooks.
Conductor Jared Wilhelm performed “Caliber” by Erik Morales
and “Every Morning New” by David Holsinger.
The Symphonic Band performed “Rest” by Frank Ticheli and
“A Time to Dance” by Julie Giroux.
The following fifteen graduating band members were recognized at the concert as well: Dale Allder, Catherine Berrick,
Alison Brozek, Emily Coffey, Ellen Dolph, Joe Hams, Brianna
Jensen, Clare Marsolek, Chelsea Mennenga, Alberto Meza,
Hannah Miller, Seth Peirce, Grant Schumacher, Sarah Styron,
and Dillon Vestecka.
Congratulations to the entire Pius X Band Department for a
great year!
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Band Excels At District Contest
The Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and
Jazz Band participated at the District Contest
on April 16 with all earning the distinction of
“Excellent”.
Several small ensembles and soloists performed at District Music Contest and received the following
ratings:
Clarinet Solo
Kayla Brion
Superior
Oboe Solo
Jenna Altman
Superior
Flute Solo
Lucy Kohmetscher Excellent
Flute Solo
Sarah Stryron
Excellent
Clarinet Quartet Superior
Trumpet Duet
Excellent
Trumpet Trio
Superior
Horn Duet
Superior
Brass Quintet
Excellent
Flute Choir
Excellent
Flute Duet
Superior
Flute Duet
Excellent
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“Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.”
- Francis of Assisi -
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Three Medal At State Journalism
Hildegard Visual Art & Short Film Winners
On Monday, May 13, six
Congratulations to Art
Pius X students competed
Teacher Laurie Rodaway
at the NSAA State Jourand Pius X students Joslyn
nalism All-Class Finals at
Barry, Alexis Bryant,
UNL: Alexa Birkel (Sr) Katie Drozda, Bridget
Yearbook Theme DevelHestermann, Ben Keasopment, Kathryn Budell
chall, Jessica Ramaekers,
(Jr) - Entertainment ReSidney Ramaekers, Katheview Writing, Katie Krick
rine Reifenrath, and Scotty
(Sr) - Yearbook Theme
Sullivan for being named
Development,
Lauren
Photo courtesy of Shelly Sullivan
winners in the Hildegard
Schieke (Jr) - Headline
Photo courtesy of Nolan DeWispelare
Visual Art Competition, “Heroes Among Us.”
Writing, Corinne Simpson
(Sr)
Editorial
Writing
AND
Sports
News Coverage, and MiIn all three sections of Ms. Rodaway’s Art Fundamentals claskayla
Tremain
(Sr)
Yearbook
Theme
Development. Earning
ses, the unit on Illustration began by reading “The Journey That
all-class
medals
were
Corinne
Simpson
(3rd in Sports News
Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margaret
Writing
and
3rd
in
Editorial
Writing),
Kathryn
Budell (3rd in
and H.A. Rey”; books obtained through a grant from the HoloEntertainment Review Writing), and Lauren Schieke (3rd in
caust Educators Network, a division of the Holocaust Memorial
Headline Writing). For each category, the students received an
Library. The story and various types of illustrations in the book
assignment, accompanying materials, and had an hour to produce
were discussed, comparing H. A. Rey’s drawings of Curious a final product, which was judged by journalism professionals
George and Whiteblack the Penguin to Allan Drummond’s from across the state. The Pius X Yearbook is sponsored by
drawings of Margaret and H. A. Rey; particularly how they were Mrs. Sandi Sullivan and the X-Change Student Newspaper is
portrayed in cartoon form. Then, illustrations were copied from sponsored by Mr. Nolan DeWispelare.
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own cartoon drawings of someone they considered a hero in Alec Talbott Earns Eagle Scout Award
their lives, including the heroic action, not just the hero as a porSenior Alec Talbott, son of
Gary &
trait.
Roxanne Talbott of St. Mary parish, continued a family tradition when he received his
Artwork was judged on originality & creativity, appropriate
Eagle Scout award at his Court of Honor on
theme/subject matter, and aesthetic appeal. The art is on display
Sunday, April 28, at St. Mary parish. Alec is
at the Lincoln/Lancaster County/City Building (first floor) locatthe third Talbott brother to earn Eagle, following Tucker in 2003 and Cody in 2010.
ed at 555 S. 10th Street in Lincoln.
Alec’s community service project was to
Pius X junior Carolyn Wichers was named a winner in the Hilconduct a Hip-Hop Dance Camp for children
degard Short Film Competition, “Unsung Heroes”. Carolyn’s
courtesy
photo
at the F Street Recreation Center in Lincoln.
short film was on Sandra Caradori and was submitted through
The
program
ran
once
a week for three weeks over the summer
the Info Tech Focus Program.
of 2012. He taught dance to two classes with a total of approxiShort films were judged according to the rubric located at mately 30 students and held a student recital at the end of the
www.hildegardcenter.org. A special “r ed car pet” r eception session.
and viewing of the short films took place on April 18 at the MarAlec is a member of Troop #12 chartered by Saint Paul United
cus Lincoln Grand Cinema.
Methodist Church.
Hildegard Center for the Arts launched Heroes Among Us to the —————————————————————————–
city of Lincoln in the Spring of 2012. The goal of the project Tom Kelly Earns Eagle Scout Award
Tom Kelly, sophomore and son of Joe &
was to help kids distinguish between real heroes and celebrities,
Susan Kelly, continued a family tradition
to recognize heroes in their families and community, and to ultiwhen he received his Eagle Scout award
mately discover the “hero within.” With the support of corpoduring ceremonies on Sunday, May 5. His
rate sponsor Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, “Heroes
dad, Lancaster County Attorney Joe Kelly, is
Among Us” has been able to reach out to schools within 50
a former Eagle Scout, as are all of his uncles.
miles of Lincoln, offering students in grades 6-12 with exciting
opportunities in writing, visual art, and short film. With grant
Tom’s community service project involved
removal of an existing hedge line of nonsupport from Humanities Nebraska and the Nebraska Cultural
thriving shrubbery/bushes. He replanted and
Endowment, Hildegard Center for the Arts has additionally
courtesy photo
chipped a new hedge line in the southwest
shared over sixty “Heroes” workshops for at-risk kids at Matt
area
of
Irvingdale
Park
and planted larger evergreens at the park
Talbot Kitchen and Outreach, Cedar Youth Services, Clinton
entrance.
Elementary Community Learning Center, People’s City Mission
and Lighthouse.
Tom is a member of Boy Scout Troop #63. The troop is led by
Doug Wagner and Dennis Wagner, and meets at Southminster
For more information, visit www.hildegardcenter.org.
United Methodist Church.
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Driewer Selected Presidential Scholar Semi-Finalist Twehous Awarded Scholarships to Study Economics
Congratulations to Mary Driewer, daughter at Summer Programs in California and Arizona
of Anne Driewer of Blessed Sacrament parJunior Carly Twehous has been
ish and Jim Driewer of Hampton, Nebraska,
accepted to the Vernon L. Smith
for being selected as a semi-finalist in the
High School Workshop in ExperiPresidential Scholars Program. The U.S.
mental Economics at Chapman UniPresidential Scholars Program was estabversity in Orange, California, to be
lished in 1964, by executive order of the
held June 23-29.
President, to recognize and honor some of
The Smith Workshop in Experiour nation's most distinguished graduating
mental Economics for high school
high school seniors.
students is both a rigorous academic
In January, Mary was among 45 Nebraska students who were
Photo courtesy of the
experience and a remarkable opporPius X Foundation
invited to apply based on their scores on the SAT or ACT exam
tunity to meet other high-achieving
or their nomination by a Chief State School Officer.
students from around the United States. Participants are selected
In April, Mary was selected as one of the 500+ national semi- from rising high school juniors and seniors, and involvement in
finalists and one of six semi-finalists from Nebraska (three boys the week-long sessions is provided free of charge – including all
materials and a daily lunch. Additionally, for those students livand three girls).
In May, up to 141 of these semi-finalists (only one boy and one ing outside of Southern California, the International Foundation
girl from Nebraska) were named as Presidential Scholars, one of for Research in Experimental Economics (IFREE) and the
the nation's highest honors for high school students. Students Thomas W. Smith Foundation have generously provided funds
chosen as U.S. Presidential Scholars, as well as each teacher to Chapman University to reimburse flight expenses, and to proeach student wrote about, will receive an expense-paid trip to vide for housing in university residence halls and three meals a
Washington, D. C. in June. These students will also receive the day.
U.S. Presidential Scholars medallion at a ceremony sponsored Twehous’s sponsor is Pius X Geography Teacher Shiela Sievert,
by the White House in commemoration of their achievements.
who recommended her for this unique opportunity to delve into
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Knotwell Named YoungArts Merit Winner
forward looking students I have ever had the pleasure of teachGriffin Knotwell, son of James & Denise ing,” Sievert notes. “She has future, far-reaching goals, and she
Knotwell of St. Teresa parish, was named a is doing everything possible to set herself on the path to making
YoungArts Merit Winner by the National those goals a reality.” Twehous credits Sievert – who was her
Young Arts Foundation. He was one of four freshman Geography teacher – with helping her and other stustudents
from
Nebraska
honored. dents find unique opportunities to learn and explore outside of
YoungArts identifies and nurtures emerging the classroom.
artists in the visual, literary and performing
arts by providing once-in-a-lifetime oppor- In addition, Twehous has been accepted to the Foundation for
tunities, significant access to scholarships Economic Education (FEE)’s 2013 Anything Peaceful seminar
and national recognition in nine disciplines: from June 10-13, in Prescott, Arizona. The scholarship awarded
Cinematic Arts, Dance, Jazz, Music, Photography, Theater, Vis- by FEE covers the cost of tuition, room and board during the
ual Arts, Voice and Writing. Griffin was honored in the Theater seminar.
discipline.
Twehous is looking forward to both of these opportunities that
Each discipline had its own requirements for submission. Thea- will expose her to Economics studies, which she knows will be
ter participants were evaluated on the following criteria: (1) Ac- critical as she pursues a double major in International Relations
tors should give evidence, through their performance, of an un- and English after high school. A rising senior, Carly is currently
derstanding of the character in the context of the plays from researching her college possibilities throughout the United States
which they are taken. Actors should illustrate a grasp of lan- with options to study abroad.
guage, character and the event being dramatized. Theatrical Carly Twehous, daughter of Rich and Marilyn Twehous of North
presence in combination with style and honesty of performance American Martyrs parish, serves on the Pius X Speech Team and
is central to the evaluation; (2) Actors should demonstrate con- Fellowship of Christian Teens leadership board, is a member of
centration, control of material, flexibility and versatility of the National Honor Society and Bible Study Club, and is a tutor
voice, movement and expression; and (3) Actors are evaluated in Math and Spanish.
on vocal and physical phrasing and articulation.
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Merit awards are impressive national honors as these young Blood Donations Contribute To Scholarships
artists are chosen from thousands of applicants to YoungArts
Special thanks to all the Pius X students, staff, family, and
from throughout the United States. As a merit winner, Griffin
friends who rolled up their sleeve to save lives and earn
received a congratulatory letter and certificate, and was placed
scholarship dollars for Pius X. At the May 10th Blood
on the Scholarship List Service (SLS), which notifies colleges of Drive there were 25 donors and 20 units of blood collected. The
this award and flags him to be eligible for more than $3 million total scholarship earned by Pius X this year is $500.00. Blood
in scholarship opportunities exclusively for YoungArts partici- donors may still contribute to the Pius X scholarship fund by
pants. He is now a part of the 16,000+ member YoungArts giving blood at any of the NCBB’s locations by specifying Pius
Alumni Association.
X. Schedule an appointment at (402) 486-9414. Walk-ins are
welcome. Learn more at www.ncbb.org.
For more information, visit http://www.youngarts.org/.
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AP Biology Class Takes A Field Trip To Omaha
On Wednesday, May 1,
thirty-six students from
the AP Biology Class,
along with their instructor,
Mrs. Susan Kelly, took a
trip to the Henry Doorly
Photo courtesy of Susan Kelly
Zoo. As part of the animal
behavior requirement for AP Labs, students toured the zoo with
an emphasis on the gorilla and gibbon habitat, insects in the butterfly/insect pavilion, and multiple phyla on display in the
aquarium. With a mission of conservation, research, recreation,
and education, the Omaha Zoo and Aquarium is nationally renowned for its leadership in animal conservation and research. It
features the largest cat complex in North America and the
world's largest nocturnal exhibit and indoor swamp. A special
thank you to the volunteer parents who attended the trip, including Pius X Science Teacher Mr. John Cox!
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Classes Take Field Trip To Worlds Of Fun
On Wednesday, May 8, the Geometry and
Physics classes took a combined trip to
Worlds of Fun in Kansas City. This trip was
in connection with a research unit in geometry that studied the rides in theme parks and how they are assembled through the use of accurate math calculations and
knowledge of physics principles. This is the 6th year for this
field trip.
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Advanced Placement (AP) Testing
Advanced Placement (AP) Testing was held
May 8-15. AP classes are college-credit classes that students take while in high school and
can count as credit for college if a certain test
score is achieved at the end of the year. Courses offered at Pius
X include Biology, Calculus, English Literature, Physics, Statistics, U.S. Government, and U.S. History. These courses are
rigorous and require much of the students who take them. Each
course is followed by a very difficult national test that is graded
on a one to five scale, with five being the best. Most colleges
accept grades of three or higher and offer incoming students
from three to five college credits for each AP class. The AP
Program is administered by the Collegeboard. If your student is
interested in registering for an Advanced Placement class, please
contact the Pius X Guidance Office for more information.
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Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions
JUNE
Mutual Respect. That a cultur e of dialogue, listening, and
mutual respect may prevail among peoples.
New Evangelization. That wher e secular ization is str ongest,
Christian communities may effectively promote a new evangelization.
JULY
World Youth Day. That Wor ld Youth Day in Br azil may
encourage all young Christians to become disciples and missionaries of the Gospel.
Asia. That thr oughout Asia door s may be open to messengers of the Gospel.
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Students Take Anti-Bullying Pledge
On Friday, April 26, students recited the “I Stand
For The Silent” pledge and
signed their commitment
on a pledge card. This was
the 2nd annual state-wide
anti-bullying event in Nebraska and at Pius X. The
“Stand For The Silent” was
Photo courtesy of Pius X Foundation
started by a couple from
Oklahoma who have a son who was 11 years old when he committed suicide. He did this because he was getting bullied at
school and couldn’t take it anymore. This cause is their quest to
raise awareness and to try to prevent bullying from happening to
other children. Visit http://www.standforthesilent.org/.
I Stand For The Silent
From this day forward I promise to respect those around me as well as
respect myself. I AM SOMEBODY, and I can make a difference. I can
make another feel loved. I can be the helping hand that leads another back
to a path of hope and aspiration. I WILL NOT STAND SILENT as others
try to spread hatred through my community. Instead, I pledge to lift up
these victims and show them that their lives matter. I will be the change
because I AM SOMEBODY.
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Student Council 2013-14
Officers:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Eric Zimmerman
Lauren Tobias
Abigail Miller
Marie Foley
Seniors: Annie Albin, Sally Barie, Thomas Dalton, Jackson Deterding, Marie Foley, Gavin Fusco, Thomas Hafner, Michaela
Hendricks, Grant McElroy, Abigail Miller, Joey Murphy, Brittany Pollock, Lauren Tobias, and Eric Zimmerman.
Juniors: Ansley Alberts, Cristian Alcalde, Sarah Endacott, Jeff
Gabell, Julio Gutierrez, Chloe Kreikemeier, Meredith Larsen,
Joseph Stara, Kylie Tucker, Andrew Vaggalis, Collin VanLoon,
and Kaitlin VanLoon.
Sophomores: Nina Bui, Marissa Farmer, Fiona Fitzgerald,
Nichole Heimes, Nick Korta, Makayla Krings, Audrey Kuehn,
Ellie Staab, Anna Stuchlik, and Scotty Sullivan.
Freshmen: will be announced in the next newsletter.
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Class Officers 2013-14
Senior Class
President
Vice President
Secretary
Grant McElroy
Annie Albin
Brittany Pollock
Junior Class
President
Vice President
Secretary
Kylie Tucker
Kaitlin VanLoon
Meredith Larsen
Sophomore Class
President
Scotty Sullivan
Vice President Nick Korta
Secretary
Audrey Kuehn
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Thank You From The 2012-13 Thunderettes
The Pius X Thunderettes
would like to thank Coach
Sha'mene Dixon, the Pius
X Booster Club, fans,
students, parents, supporters, and staff/faculty for
coming out and supportPhoto courtesy of Yearbook
ing us and the Pius X
teams this past year. The talent and leadership that our seniors
showed to their peers is appreciated and we wish them well in
their future endeavors: Ashley Andersen, Ashley Alexander
(Secretary), Avery Appleget (Social Director), Allie Lang
(Captain), and Jordan Verplank (Captain).
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2013-14 Thunderette Dance Team
Seniors
Anna Arndt--Captain
Morgan Kuklis--Music Coordinator
Mary Sharkey--Captain
Juniors
Kristen Benes--Captain
Bailey Dostal--Social Director
Mary Kincheloe--Secretary
Rachel Merrill--Secretary
Emma Petersen--Captain
Katherine Reifenrath
Hannah Terrell--Social Director
Sophomores
Hannah Bertrand
Logan Deahn--Music Coordinator
Lauren Dion
Emma Dunbar--Music Coordinator
Ashtyn Kleinschmit--Music Coordinator
Rose Kotopka
Therese Sievert
Freshmen
Emily Knaus
Hanna Lyons
Allison McElroy
Abigayle Reiber
The Pius X community is invited to come and support the
Thunderettes in their regional competition at Wesleyan University’s Weary Center at 6:00 p.m. (watch announcements for
date). Admission is free. Park in lot 'N' at 53rd & Madison
streets.
The Thunderettes will host a Kids' Camp on August 12, 13, and
14, from 9 a.m. - Noon at Pius X. Come learn fun dance routines, learn dance technique, play games, practice school spirit,
and get ready for two wonderful performances. Campers will
perform on August 14th and again at the first home football
game halftime show at Pius X. Registration forms are available
at www.piusx.net [Activities - Summer Camps].
The Thunderettes are coached by Sha'mene Dixon.
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Thank You From The 2012-13 Pius X Cheerleaders
Our cheerleaders supported
athletes in 25 various sports
from August to May. They
cheered, made weekly hall and
locker signs, and represented
Pius X admirably all year long.
The Pius X Cheerleaders would
like to thank Coaches Amy
Snyder & Lexie Deahn, the
Photo courtesy of Yearbook
Pius X Booster Club, fans, students, parents, supporters, and staff/faculty for coming out and
supporting us and the Pius X teams this past year. Special thanks
and best wishes to the graduating seniors.
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2013-14 Cheerleader Team
Varsity
Katy Benal
Sami Jablonski
Megan Pohlen
Robyn Benes
Alyson Matulka
Anna Printz
Esther Brown
Bridget McKeegan
Allison Russell
Hannah Burmeister
Madison Montanez
Natalia Unger
Junior Varsity
Sydney Bonta
Bridget Hestermann
Mikaela Morrison-Brown
Sarah Kerrigan
Sophie Costello
Claire Maguire
Kelsey Coyle
Carley Peterson
Kyra Hayes
Sophie Van Lent
Freshmen
Maya Arrigo
Mikayla Overhalser
Elizabeth Fortenberry
Alyse Peterson
Eden Gose
Gracie Stull
Madeline McCabe
Haeley Wittenhagen
The team will have a busy summer filled with Cheer Camp at
Lake Okoboji; fundraising to help defray camp & uniform expenses; practicing new cheers, chants, stunts, and their Fall Kickoff routine; and hosting the annual Cheer Kids Camp. They will
be spirit-filled and ready to cheer on the Bolts this coming
school year!
They will host a kid’s cheer camp on August 7, 8, and 9, from 9
a.m. - Noon at Pius X with a performance for parents on Friday,
August 9 at 11:30 a.m. Join the Pius X Cheerleaders to learn
cheers, jumps, and dances! Perform with the cheerleaders at the
first home football game on Friday, August 30. Snacks and water will be provided. Each participant will receive a free t-shirt
and poms. Registration forms are available at www.piusx.net
[Activities - Summer Camps].
The 2013/14 team is coached by Varsity Coach Heather Coniglio, JV Coach Lexie Deahn, and Freshmen Coach Maggie
Morehouse.
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Kenney Selected For Loyola University Cheer Team
Madeline Kenney, daughter of Sean & Tracy
Kenney of St. Joseph parish, has been selected to cheer for the Loyola UniversityChicago Ramblers during the 2013-14 college year. She was the only incoming freshman to be selected for the team. The Cheer
Team was selected on the basis of athleticism, personality, enthusiasm & dance ability, and cheerleading & gymnastic skills.
The team performs at all men's and women's home basketball
games, all tournament play, other selected athletic events, pep
rallies, alumni functions, parades, philanthropic events, competitions, and summer camps. The ultimate emphasis is on the support of Loyola University-Chicago's total intercollegiate athletics
program. The Loyola Spirit Teams have made appearances on
the Jenny Jones Show and on Oprah's Favorite Things.
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Boys Soccer Team
Wins
A-7
District
Championship
The Pius X Boys Soccer
team made history in 2013,
becoming the first ThunPhoto courtesy of Yearbook
derbolt boys' soccer team to
qualify for the Class A State Tournament. The Bolts won the A7 District Championship by defeating Norfolk, 2-0, and Omaha
Burke, 3-1, to qualify for the Class A field, despite being the
smallest school out of 28 teams in Class A. The Bolts were eliminated in the first round with a 6-3 loss to Creighton Prep, but
finished with an impressive 9-4 record and a seventh state tournament appearance in the last eight years.
Varsity team members include: Austin Dao, Jacob Daugherty,
Ethan Feltes, Brock Fitzgerald, Julio Gutierrez, Eddie Haro,
Nick Hinds, Reece Hyland, Santiago Izquierdo, Scott Jenkins,
Logan Johnson, Matt Kosch, Jeyson Martinez, Conner Mehl,
Nick Pohlen, Eric Pryor, Chad Sindelar, Brian Wallish and Davis Warner.
The Pius X Boys Soccer Team is coached by Head Coaches
Harlan Milder & Matt Chaffee and Assistant Coach A.J. Johnson.
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Girls Soccer Team
Wins
A-3 District
Championship
On Monday, April 29, the
Pius X Girls Soccer Team
Photo courtesy of Yearbook
beat Grand Island 5-0 in
the A-3 District Semi-Finals. At the A-3 District Championship
on Thursday, May 2, Pius X secured the championship 3-2
against Lincoln Southeast.
After reaching the Class B State Semifinals last year, the Bolts
reached the State Semifinals once again, this time in Class A.
Pius X took on Bellevue West at the State Quarterfinals on
Thursday, May 9, and won 2-0. In the State Semifinals, Pius X
lost to Millard North 3-0 finishing their winning season (12-4).
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Baseball Team Wins
B-2 District Championship And Is State
Runner-Up
Photo courtesy of Yearbook
The Pius X Baseball Team
made another appearance at the Nebraska Class B State Tournament after winning the B-2 District Championship by defeating
Beatrice in shut-out 10-0 and Seward 4-2.
At the State Tournament, the Thunderbolts won 3-2 against Gretna, won 11-0 against Omaha Gross, won 9-2 against Omaha
Skutt, and lost in the championship game 3-2 against Norris.
The team lost only one game in the regular season.
Varsity team members include: Jon Brakenhoff, Sam Donlan,
Cole Felber, Matt Foley, Nolan Hakel, Mike Helman, Tyler
Hooper, Ryne Kortum, Devin Krenk, Gabe Larsen, Daniel
LeDuc, Tony McWilliams, Zach Pettit, Rex Raetz, Sam Raun,
Alex Schleppenbach, Jake Schleppenbach, Tom Schneider,
Travis Sedlak, Alex Utrup, Brandon Utrup, Nolan Walker, and
Fletcher Zornes.
Student Manager: Harry Zornes
The Pius X Baseball Team is coached by Head Coach Troy
Charf and Assistant Coaches P.J. Book, Patrick Collins, Brian
Drake, Austin Elm, and Mike Thedinga.
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Mr. Troy Charf Named Coach Of The
Year
Congratulations to Pius X Baseball Head
Coach Troy Charf (’92) who was named the
Ralph Beechner Coach of the Year along
with Lincoln Southeast Girls Basketball
Coach Kara Graham at the KFOR Sportscasters Club All-City Recognition Banquet.
Several Lincoln high school coaches, athletes and administrators
were also honored including Pius X student-athlete Sarah Nickman who was presented a scholarship from the KFOR Sportscasters Club.
Mr. Charf, who just completed his 14th year teaching U.S. History and World History at Pius X, has coached both baseball and
football. Between both American Legion and High School baseball, he has coached 19 years. After completing his 8th year as
head coach of baseball at Pius X, he has racked up 136 wins, had
a presence at State 6 of the last 8 years, won 5 District championships in a row, 2 State Runner-Ups, and 1 State championship.
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Student Managers: Hannah Benes, Kathryn Berning, Haley Eng———–
strom, and Rachael Menke.
Boys Golf Team Wins
The Pius X Girls Soccer Team is coached by Head Coaches
A-2 District ChampiSteve Andersen and John Colborn, and Assistant Coach Scott
onship
Sheffield.
Photo courtesy of Yearbook
On Monday, May 13, the
Pius X Boys Golf Team won the A-2 District Championship at
Stone Creek with a score of 305 just ahead of Millard North with
309.
Varsity Team Members: Emily Arrigo, Katie Bayless, Kelsey
Engstrom, Christina Hanus, Savannah Hanus, Mackenzie Helman, Bailey Houser, Summer Kennett, Cassie Menke, Danielle
Meyers, Courtney Munroe, Sarah Nickman, Courtney
Ramaekers, Emma Rashilla, Allie Reinhart, Katie Rice, Shelby
Ritterbush, Hallie Schimenti, Briahtia Sebek, Hannah Shafers,
Nicole Timm, Lauren Tobias, Paige Valaika, and Kyra Werner.
Representing Pius X and individually qualifying for the Nebraska State Golf Tournament on Tuesday, May 21: Joel Bittner (Sr1st-tie-75), Jack Burmeister (Sr-10th-tie-80), Nick Higgins (Jr“Restore All Things In Christ”. Pius X Catholic High School . 6000 A Street . Lincoln, NE 68510 . (402) 488-0931 . www.piusx.net
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Girls Track & Field Team Is District A-4 Runner-Up
& State Runner-Up
The Pius X Girls Track &
Field Team took 2nd Place
at the District A-4 Track
& Field Meet on WednesPhoto courtesy of Yearbook
day, May 8, placing with
122 points and just behind Millard West with 134 points. Placing in the top 6 at Districts were: Megan Asselin (6th/1600 Meter Run), Ellie Beiermann (4th/3200 Meter Run), Maddi Essay
(5th/ 400 Meter Dash), Madison Haney (3rd/100 Meter Dash),
Sarah Kottwitz (4th /800 Meter Run), Kathryn Krick (1st/200
Meter Dash & 1st/400 Meter Dash), Natalie Kurtenbach
(3rd/3200 Meter Run), Maddie Simon (1st/100 Meter Hurdles &
3rd/300 Meter Hurdles), Alyssa Thavenet (2nd/400 Meter Dash
& 1st/800 Meter Run), Tarin Van Slyke (5th /800 Meter Run),
Kristy Wieser (1st/ High Jump), 400 Meter Relay (2nd/Kaela
Samek, Madison Haney, Maddi Essay, & Kathryn Krick), 1600
Meter Relay (1st/Alyssa Thavenet, Maddi Essay, Maddie Simon, & Kathryn Krick), and 3200 Meter Relay (1st/Tarin Van
Slyke, Megan Drozda, Sarah Kottwitz, & Alyssa Thavenet).
At the Nebraska State Track & Field Championships at Omaha
Burke Stadium on Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, the
Thunderbolts took 2nd Place with 75 points, just behind Millard
West with 80 points. Placing at State were: Ellie Beiermann
(4th/3200 Meter Run), Sarah Kottwitz (6th/800 Meter Run),
Kathryn Krick (2nd/400 Meter Dash & 4th/200 Meter Dash),
Natalie Kurtenbach (6th/3200 Meter Run), Maddie Simon
(3rd/100 Meter Hurdles & 2nd/300 Meter Hurdles), Alyssa Thavenet (1st/800 Meter Run & 8th/400 Meter Dash), Kristy Wieser
(4th-tie/High Jump), 400 Meter Relay (7th/Kaela Samek, Madison Haney, Maddi Essay, Kathryn Krick), 1600 Meter Relay
(1st/Kathryn Krick, Maddie Simon, Alyssa Thavenet, Maddi
Essay), and 3200 Meter Relay (1st/Alyssa Thavenet, Sarah Kottwitz, Megan Drozda, Tarin Van Slyke).
The Pius X Track & Field program is under the direction of
long-time Pius X Coach and former Athletic Director George
O’Boyle.
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Boys Track & Field Team Is District A-4 Runner-Up
& State Runner-Up
The Pius X Boys Track &
Field Team took 2nd Place
at the District A-4 Track
& Field Meet on WednesPhoto courtesy of Yearbook
day, May 8, placing with
100 points and just behind Millard West with 103 points. Placing in the top 6 at Districts were: Caleb Cowling (1st/Long
Jump & 1st/100 Meter Dash), Sam Dolezal (2nd/Shot Put),
Mitch Grosserode (4th/400Meter Dash), Jimmy Hansen
(3rd/110 Meter Hurdles & 3rd/300 Meter Hurdles), Jacob Holtmeier (1st/800 Meter Run & 6th/1600 Meter Run), Garrett Teel
(1st/200 Meter Dash & 1st/400 Meter Dash), 1600 Meter Relay
(1st/ Mitch Grosserode, Caleb Cowling, Jimmy Hansen, & Garrett Teel), 3200 Meter Relay (4th/Mitch Grosserode, Chad
Berens, Bryan Butler, & Jacob Holtmeier).
At the Nebraska State Track & Field Championships at Omaha
Burke Stadium on Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, the
Thunderbolts took 2nd Place with 75 points, just behind
Kearney with 83 points. Placing at State were: Caleb Cowling
(1st/Triple Jump; 1st/Long Jump; & 3rd/100 Meter Dash), Sam
Dolezal (10th/Shot Put), Jimmy Hansen (7th/100 Meter Hurdles
& 6th/300 Meter Hurdles), Jacob Holtmeier (1st/800 Meter Run
- Class A Meet Record), Garrett Teel (1st/400 Meter Dash &
3rd/200 Meter Dash), 1600 Meter Relay (2nd/Jimmy Hansen,
Garrett Teel, Caleb Cowling, Mitch Grosserode), and 3200 Meter Relay (1st/Mitch Grosserode, Chad Berens, Bryan Butler,
Jacob Holtmeier).
The Pius X Track & Field program is under the direction of
long-time Pius X Coach and former Athletic Director George
O’Boyle.
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Trap Club Wins Trapshoot Title
The Pius #1 trap team
placed first out of the 303
Senior squads at the 44th
Annual Cornhusker High
School Trapshoot the
weekend of May 4th by
shooting a 663 out of
750. They also placed
fourth in the 16 yard
Photo courtesy of Ann Lafler
event with a 354 out of
375 and third in the handicap event with a 309 out of 375. The
team consisted of Joshua Borzekofski, Adam Erskine, Adam
Greitens, Aaron Lafler, and Andrew Rempe.
Individually, Joshua Borzekofski placed second high overall
male with a 138 out of 150.
Cornhusker High School Trapshoot is the largest of its kind in
the nation. It is held in Doniphan, Nebraska. This year, 220
more shooters participated than in 2012, including 1365 high
school shooters and 888 juniors (6th,7th, and 8th graders) for a
total of 2253 shooters.
This is the first time the Pius Trap Club has won high overall
team at State.
The Pius X Trap Club is coached by Dave Tunink.
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Junior Thomas Hafner, son of Dr. Gerard
and Mary Beth Hafner of St. Joseph parish,
placed 2nd on Saturday, May 4, at the Nebraska Scholastic State Individual High
School Chess Tournament held at North
American Martyrs Catholic School. Thomas
secured his 2nd place finish with three wins
and only one loss (which was to the state
champion), competing against nine other
players who are considered among the best
chess players in the state.
courtesy photo
Thomas is a member of the Pius X Chess Club that won the State
Chess Championship in Omaha’s Division II in March. “It’s hard
to narrow what I like most about chess,” Thomas says. “The
amount of thinking that can be put into a game or position is
both enjoyable and challenging.”
Look for practices for the Pius X Chess Club in the fall on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school with pick-up games most days
after school in Room 274. The Pius X Chess Club is sponsored
by Pius X Science Teacher Mr. John Cox
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Girls Tennis Team Places 4th At State
Representing Pius X at the
Class B Nebraska State
Tennis Tournament at the
Nebraska Tennis Center on
Thursday, May 16 - Friday, May 17: Lauren
Bruning (So) - #1 Singles;
Photo courtesy of Yearbook
Bridget McKeegan (So) #2 Singles; Kaitlin Fosler (Sr) & Madison Lockhorn (Jr) - #1
Doubles; and Lizzy Waite (Sr) & Emily Sullivan (Jr) - #2 Doubles.
The Thunderbolts placed 4th as a team with 28.5 points, just
behind Grand Island Central Catholic with 31 points. Bridget
McKeegan placed 3rd at #2 Singles and Lizzy Waite/Emily Sullivan placed 4th at #2 Doubles.
The Pius X Girls Tennis Team is coached by Head Coach Nolan
DeWispelare and Assistant Coaches Sarah Buescher & Ally
Pryor.
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Lincoln Journal Star Academic All-State Honorees
The following student-athletes were named Academic All-State
by the Lincoln Journal Star for the 2012-13 school year. Only
juniors and seniors are eligible for this honor by the Lincoln
Journal Star.
Sport(s)
Name
Year GPA Class Rank
FB
GSo
GTF/GXC
VB
GSo/GGo
FB/WR
GGo
VB/GTF
BGo
GSw
Base
GTF
SB
GSw
BGo
SB
GSw
BTF
GSw
FB
BXC/WR
FB
GTF/GXC
VB/GTF
Base
Base
GTe
BTF
BTF
GBB
BSw
SB
BTF/BXC
BTe
BTF/FB
GSo
FB
BSo
BTF/BXC
BSo
GSw
GGo
GTF/GXC
GTF
GXC/GTF
BTF/FB
BBB
Base
Base
GTe
BSw
BTe
Base
GTF/GGo
GSw
GTF
Sam Akins
Emily Arrigo
Megan Asselin
Anne Bachmann
Katie Baumert
Zach Bell
Kelsey Benes
Alexa Birkel
Joel Bittner
Sheila Boothe
Jon Brakenhoff
Jenna Breiner
Paige Brophy
Alison Brozek
Jack Burmeister
Shelby Chapelle
Emily Coffey
Caleb Cowling
Erin Cuddy
Kevin Curran
Thomas Dalton
Jackson Deterding
Megan Drozda
Maddi Essay
Cole Felber
Matt Foley
Kaitlin Fosler
Ben Frodyma
Caleb Gose
Megan Hachiya
Thomas Hafner
Desirae Hakel
Matt Hall
Zach Hammack
Brandon Haney
Christina Hanus
Nate Heimes
Nicholas Hinds
Jacob Holtmeier
Santiago Izquierdo
Melanie Jacobsen
Maddie Koenig
Sarah Kottwitz
Katie Krick
Natalie Kurtenbach
Derek Lacy
Malcolm Lancaster
Gabe Larsen
Daniel LeDuc
Madison Lockhorn
John McDonald
Trey McGill
Tony McWilliams
Rose Medill
Kathleen Moeschen
Claire Morris
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
3.9
4.0
4.0
3.8
3.8
4.0
3.9
4.0
4.0
4.0
3.9
4.0
3.6
3.9
4.0
4.0
4.0
3.6
3.7
4.0
4.0
3.6
4.0
4.0
3.9
4.0
4.0
3.9
3.7
3.7
4.0
4.0
3.8
4.0
3.8
3.7
3.8
3.7
4.0
4.0
3.9
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
3.7
3.6
4.0
3.7
4.0
4.0
3.8
4.0
4.0
3.6
4.0
70/255
47/255
1/291
105/291
83/255
1/291
71/291
1/291
1/255
1/291
89/291
47/291
138/291
85/291
1/291
1/291
45/291
134/291
114/291
1/291
47/255
109/255
1/291
45/255
59/255
1/291
1/291
76/291
122/291
112/291
1/255
50/291
97/291
52/255
93/291
92/255
96/291
90/255
1/291
40/255
71/255
1/255
1/255
1/291
51/255
128/291
137/291
1/255
118/291
1/255
60/291
107/291
1/291
1/291
140/291
1/291
GSo
GSo/GBB/GXC
BTe
FB
GGo/GBB
BSo
GGo
BSo
GSo
Base
FB
GSo
GSo
WR/BTF/BXC
GSo
FB/Base/BBB
BBB/FB/BGo
BSo
BTF
BGo
GTF/GXC
BTF/BXC
VB/GTF
WR/FB
SB/GSo
VB
BBB
BBB
GSo
GBB/GTF/GXC
GTF
FB/BTF
Base
BTe
SB
Base
BTF/BXC
Courtney Munroe
Sarah Nickman
Jack Olsson
Liam O’Shea-Creal
Miranda Paul
Nick Pohlen
Marisa Pribnow
Eric Pryor
Emma Rashilla
Sam Raun
Graham Resseguie
Katie Rice
Hannah Schafers
Matt Schilmoeller
Hallie Schimenti
Tom Schneider
Grant Schumacher
Chad Sindelar
Jeremy Sousek
Keevan Statz
Kendra Stewart
Garrett Teel
Alyssa Thavenet
Jack Thompson
Lauren Tobias
Sydney Townsend
Alex Utrup
Brandon Utrup
Paige Valaika
Tarin Van Slyke
Camrie Ventry
Patrick Wahl
Nolan Walker
Davis Warner
Kat Woolman
Fletcher Zornes
Nick Zuercher
14
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
3.9
4.0
4.0
3.8
3.6
4.0
3.8
3.6
3.9
3.7
3.6
4.0
3.9
3.6
4.0
3.9
3.9
4.0
3.9
3.9
4.0
3.9
3.9
4.0
4.0
4.0
3.9
4.0
3.8
4.0
3.6
3.9
3.6
4.0
3.9
3.7
3.9
61/255
1/291
1/291
100/291
130/291
1/255
103/291
133/291
79/291
88/255
129/291
1/255
60/255
114/255
1/291
62/291
75/291
1/291
64/255
78/291
1/291
68/291
73/291
48/291
1/255
1/255
55/255
47/255
98/291
1/255
119/255
69/255
105/255
58/291
65/291
123/291
63/291
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NSAA Spring Academic All-State Honorees
The Nebraska School Activities Association announced the student recipients of the Spring 2013 Academic All-State Awards.
Pius X had the following students honored for their respective
activity/sport (only two per activity/sport are honored for this
exclusive list):
Soccer (Boys)
Nicholas Hinds
Nick Pohlen
Baseball
Matt Foley
Tony McWilliams
Soccer (Girls)
Hallie Schimenti
Paige Valaika
Golf
Jack Burmeister
Keevan Statz
Tennis
Kaitlin Fosler
Madison Lockhorn
Journalism
Corinne Simpson
Mikayla Tremain
Track & Field (Boys)
Jacob Holtmeier
Garrett Teel
Music
Kayla Brion
Alec Talbott
Track & Field (Girls)
Katie Krick
Alyssa Thavenet
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Elsener & Stramel To Retire From Pius X
English teacher Katie Elsener and Guidance Counselor Claire Stramel have announced
their retirement from Pius X High School.
Elsener has taught
A native of Dodge
English at Pius X for
City, Kansas, Stramel
the past 24 years,
will be retiring after
serving as department
working at Pius X for
chair for 22 of those
the past seven years as
years. Her love of
a Guidance CounseAmerican Literature
lor. He is a 1959 gradhas inspired students
uate of St. Mary of the
throughout her career at Pius X. Elsener Plains High School in Dodge City, and
also has served as a senior class sponsor received a Bachelor of Science in Social
for several years.
Studies from St. Mary of the Plains ColA 1972 graduate of Pius X, Elsener re- lege in 1963. He went on to receive a
ceived her undergraduate and graduate Master’s Degree in Guidance & Counseldegrees from the University of Nebraska- ing from Emporia State Teachers College.
Lincoln. Her husband, Mark, also graduat- Stramel’s first teaching position was at
ed from Pius X in 1971, as did their four Falls City Sacred Heart where he taught
sons Mark ’93, Michael ’94, John ’97, and History, English and Physical Education
Jeff ’02 and two daughters-in-law Sarah
and coached football, basketball and track.
(Wilhelm) ’96 and Leah (Groepper) ‘97.
It was there where he met and married his
The Elseners have a third daughter-in-law,
wife of 46 years, Sharon. The couple then
Maggie (Pedersen), and six grandchildren
moved to Columbus, Nebraska, in 1967,
with a seventh due this summer.
where they both taught and coached at
“I was fortunate to teach the literature I Scotus Central Catholic High School belove,” Elsener reflects on her time at Pius fore moving to Omaha in 1971 where he
X. “I am certified to teach both English coached and was a Guidance Counselor at
and History, so I enjoy the combination Rummel High School which later changed
through literature. It has been a privilege to Roncalli High School.
to be led by an outstanding administration,
teach with deeply committed teachers, For the next 27 years, Stramel left acalearn from my insightful students and re- demia to work as a training administrator
ceive support from the large Pius family.” for a Caterpillar dealership and Allied
Chemical manufacturing. After the plant
Elsener says she will greatly miss the en- was closed in 1998, he went back into
ergy of the classroom, the challenges of
education, serving as a Guidance Counselesson planning, the smiling faces of stulor for Valley High School in Valley, Nedents, and laughing with friends. “I am
braska, before arriving at Pius X High
sad to leave my ‘neighborhood’, the 250
School in 2006.
hallway,” she says. “We have a routine I
“My fondest memories here at Pius are
will sorely miss.”
As for her post-retirement, Elsener notes too numerous to mention,” Stramel rethat her husband is retiring in November. flects, giving high praise to the school’s
“We are anxious to spend time with our support staff, teachers, administrators,
growing family,” she says. “Our sons’ parents and students. “I will always refamilies bring great joy to our lives. member how polite and respectful the
Grandchildren are precious.” She and her students have been. It has been a real
husband plan to travel and will take ad- treat. My friends in Omaha have quesvantage of free time to do so. She also has tioned my sanity when I tell them I work
joined a book club with some recent Pius at Pius and commute each day.”
X retirees, Sally Burt, Peggy Wilkins and The Stramels have three children and nine
Jane Connealy. “I intend to follow the grandchildren. “We do not have any speexample of Henry David Thoreau,” Elsen- cific plans after retiring,” he says. “But I
er says, “and ‘live deliberately, to front will try to find a part-time job to keep
only the essential facts of life, and see if I busy.”
could not learn what it had to teach, and
not, when I came to die, discover that I
had not lived.’”
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Monday - Friday
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2013/2014
1st Day of School
Tuesday, August 20
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Thunderbolt Golf Scramble
Wednesday, July 10
Uniform Shop Opens
Tues-Fri, July 30-August 2
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Online Parking Registration
Thurs-Fri, August 1-9
Mandatory Band Camp
(9th-12th Grades)
Saturday, August 3
Thunderbolt Family Fun Run
All Honor Year Reunion
Sunday, August 4
Friends of Pius Reception
Friday, August 9
Pictures/Lockers/Schedules 8:30am - 3:30 pm
Monday, August 12
Football begins
Girls Golf begins
Softball begins
Boys Tennis begins
Wednesday, August 14
Mandatory New Parent Meeting
Sunday, August 18
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Monday, August 19
Mandatory 9th Grade Retreat
Mandatory New Parent Meeting
Cross Country begins
Volleyball begins
Tuesday, August 20
1st Day of School 9:30am
All-School Mass/Class Meetings
Friday, August 23
Fall Kickoff
Dance 8:30-11pm
Monday, August 26
Open House 6pm
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