February 2015

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February 2015

The Bolt Xtra
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PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER SUPPLEMENT
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Pius X Catholic High School
“ Restore All Things In Christ ”
Inside This Issue:
New Student Orientation
Christmas Madrigal Dinner Show
SEEK2015
Christmas Mass
Spirit Catholic Radio Broadcast
Leadership Conferences Delegates
Photo of the Bolts
Academic Decathlon Regionals
Christmas at the Flav
Dinh Constructs Toothpick Tower
Swim & Dive Team
Speech Team
Photo of the Bolts
Bowling Team
Booster Club Members
Booster Club Registration Form
Summer Camps
BOLT 2015
Scenes from BOLT 2014
Alumni Office
Alumni T-Shirts
Alumni Basketball Tournament
Thunderbolt Golf Scramble
All Honor Year Class Reunions
Thunderbolt Fun Run
Alumni on Facebook & LinkedIn
Keep Us Updated
Plan Your Reunion Today
Pius X Foundation
Athletic Hall of Fame
Distinguished Stewardship Award
Outstanding Alumni Award
Tuition Assistance/Scholarships
Dillon Foundation Grant
Support for Teacher Salaries
Wish List
Matching Gifts
Food Service
Valentine’s Day Meal
Ash Wednesday Meal
Chinese New Year Meal
Special Diet Meals
Carbohydrates Listed on the Web
Meatless Menus Featured on Fridays
Breakfast Served Monday-Friday
Breakfast Club
Service After School
Deposits to Food Service Accounts
MyLunchMoney.com
Ways to Boost Fiber
A “TINI” Fact
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Special thanks to the talented
photographers of the 2014-15
Pius X Yearbook staff who contribute to this publication: Sponsor Sandi Sullivan, Katherine
Benal, James Brown, Madeleine
Elwell, Morgan Felber, Elizabeth
Foley, Noah Kapustka, Chloe
Kreikemeier, Jacob Kreikemeier,
Makayla Krings, Katherine Messineo, Anthony Nguyen, Morgan
Noel, Rylie O’Meara, Whitney
Tran, Kyra Werner, and Kally
Werning.
Courtesy of Nolan DeWispelare
Courtesy of Yearbook
Courtesy of Molly Milana
Courtesy of the Pius X Foundation
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$5.00 each at www.piusx.net
[Students - Yearbook - Pius X PhotoStore - Select A Category]
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Courtesy of Jeanie Imler
“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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The Bolt Xtra . February 2015 . Volume 28
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- submitted by Deb Hoge Students considering or anticipating
enrollment at Pius X for the 2015-2016
term are encouraged to attend with
their parent(s)/guardian(s). Please
come and explore Pius X’s Christcentered, academic excellence. If you
have any questions, please call the
Guidance Office at (402) 488-0931.
Students and parents from Lincoln and surrounding areas are
encouraged to discover the academic, extra-curricular, and faith
formation opportunities available at Pius X High School by attending New Student Orientation on Monday, February 2. The
event will be held in Bishop Flavin Gym beginning at 7 p.m.
During the New Student Orientation evening, current student
organizations and athletic teams will be hosting booths to provide prospective students with a closer look at the numerous
athletic, social and extra-curricular activities which complement
the high school educational experience. Pius X offers 19 varsity
Hosted by administration and students, the evening will provide sports and more than 25 clubs and organizations covering a wide
important information about Pius X’s academic program, class variety of interests, including science, bowling, horticulture,
offerings, registration guidelines and extra-curricular activities. performance and visual arts, and more.
“Life as a Pius X High School student
Pius X was named a School of Excelis a time of growth and discovery.
lence as part of the 2014 Catholic
Through involvement in classes, activHonor Roll sponsored by The Cardiities, sports, service and friendships,
nal Newman Society. Honor Roll
students discern their gifts and appreschools are marked by the integration
ciate the gifts of others. They use
of Catholic identity throughout all
their gifts for the betterment of themaspects of their programs and demonselves and others,” explains Jan Fraystrate excellence in academics. This
ser, Director of Guidance at Pius X.
honor places Pius X among the top
“Each year, I am amazed by how will5% of all Catholic High Schools in
ing students are to assist other students
the country. Pius X was the only Nepersonally, academically, spiritually
braska school to earn this distinction.
and socially. They are open to God’s
Pius X offers its strong academic
love and willing to share it with othpreparation while also maintaining the most affordable tuition ers. What a blessing!”
($1,525 per year average, compared to $9,275) for a private secondary school in the Lincoln or Omaha area. Eight Advanced Pius X is especially proud of its dedication to providing its eduPlacement (AP) classes are offered, and certified Pius X staff cational opportunities in a Christ-centered, Catholic environmembers possess an average of 17 years of teaching experience ment. Importantly, 17 priests and sisters teach classes or work at
with 59% of the faculty having earned a Master’s degree or Pius X, and 42 alumni have entered religious life (24
Priests/Brothers and 18 Sisters) with 26 alumni currently in reliequivalent.
gious formation.
With a 99% graduation rate, Pius X continues to produce outstanding students prepared for a successful transition to college “Pius has been a great experience for me through the people I
and the workplace. In 2014, 95% of the senior class entered a have met, the tremendous education I have received, and the
post-secondary (2 or 4 year) college or university after gradua- way I have grown in my faith,” commented Joey Stara, Pius X
tion. In addition to attending local universities, including UNL, senior. “Pius has really shaped me into a better person.”
Creighton and Nebraska Wesleyan, Pius X graduates are attend- As the central Catholic high school in Lincoln, Pius X is now in
ing some of the top universities in the country, including the its 59th year of graduating men and women who experience the
Colorado School of Mines, University of Notre Dame, Washing- joy of an authentic, Christ-centered life of service. With its largton University, Rockhurst University, Drake University, Marian est enrollment ever, Pius X serves more than 1,165 students in
University, Loyola University, Texas Christian University, grades 9-12. Pius X’s mission is to enrich the mind, heart and
Bradley University and many more.
soul of each student through a Christ-centered, Catholic environ“Our goal is to provide a rigorous curriculum that is challenging ment that provides academic excellence and preparation to
enough for those students headed toward highly selective univer- achieve a meaningful, faith-filled life. Named a School of Excelsities, while at the same time, is accessible to the small percent- lence in the 2014 Catholic Honor Roll, Pius X ranks among the
age of students who will directly enter the workforce,” Pius X top 5% of all Catholic high schools in the country. Guided by
Principal Tom Korta reflects. “We strive to offer high-quality Pope St. Pius X’s motto, “Restore all things in Christ,” Pius X
preparation for all of our students, regardless of where their jour- instills six core values – excellence, service, purpose, faith, integrity and charity - into the next generation of leaders.
neys may lead them.”
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Christmas Madrigal Dinner Show
Presented by the Pius X Vocal Department
During the weekend of December 13-14, the Pius X Vocal Department hosted a Madrigal dinner with three performances at
St. Patrick parish. The Christmas show and celebration showcased the choirs in a festive display of music and entertainment
honoring the birth of Christ. The interactive dinner theater event
featured a three-course meal with a Wassail Toast, trumpet fanfares, skits, and students’ musical talent.
A Madrigal Dinner is a twenty-first-century re-creation of the
Renaissance feasts held in the great baronial halls throughout
England during the Twelve Days of Christmas. If you were living in England during the sixteenth century and were lucky
enough to be a favored guest of the feast, you would be dazzled
with stunning pageantry, bawdy humor, endless amounts of succulent foods, and extraordinary music and singing. The line between sacred and secular would be thinly drawn. One moment
you might be regaled with fun humor and the next you might
listen to, or sing, the most exquisite and ethereal sacred music.
The philosophy of the Pius X choral program is to give students
a deeper appreciation of choral music and to develop intellectual, physical, creative, aesthetic, and social skills. It currently has
255 students in five choirs:
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Pius Singers is the all-freshman choir.
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Resonance is a general mixed choir with students
in grades 10 to 12.
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Cantabella is an all-female choir that specializes in
four-part treble harmony.
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Sotto Voce ensemble focuses on small chamber a
cappella music.
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Spectrum is the Pius X show choir that competes in
the spring at various competitions in Nebraska.
Pius X Singers
Trevin Alberts
Mackenzie Aldag
Andrew Appleget
Annie Barie
Cecilia Barr
Allison Becker
Erin Benal
Michaela Benes
Nicole Birkel
Riley Bittner
Megan Blowers
Molly Boatman
Elizabeth Boes
Jadyn Bogue
Dylan Boyte
Emma Breitfelder
Judith Brown
Anna Cao
Theresa Chambers
Andrea Champoux
Thuy Chau
Honoria Clarke
Drew Codr
Kayla Dodson
Stephanie Earhart
Valerie Erskine
Morgan Faust
Jacob Frazey
Andrew Gibbs
Sarah Hames
Taylor Hitz
Benjamin Hobbs
Ryan Holmes
Abigail Horner
Carly Johnson
Genevieve Johnson
Hannah Johnson
Anton Kerrigan
Sara Kholousi
Kirnan Koenig
Noelle Korta
Kose Kose
Rosaleen Kottwitz
Isabelle Kowalski
Megan Napier
Abigail Nelson
Kim Nguyen
Spencer Noel
Monica O’Donnell
Alexandria Ott
Ann Pham
Benjamin Pinkerton
Isabel Pletcher
Joseph Pynes
Nathan Reisher
Rebecca Ringer
Jennifer Robb
Thomas Robertson
Elizabeth Russman
Jessica Schott
Rose Seeman
Morgan Shirley
Katelyn Smith
Carson Stewart
Chase Stewart
Olivia Taylor
Grace Theisen
Patricia Thompson
Mariana Tines
Wyatt Vandenhul
Brittney Walker
Jake Wilkinson
Kyle Zeleski
Molly Zuercher
Conner Lardenoit
Victoria Nagle
Lindsay Krause
Anthony Krick
Tyler Kudron
Kuehn Alyson
Kristie Le
Carlee Liesch
Briana Lonergan
Lily Mai
Rachel Marsh
Nicholas McConnell
Cecilia Minchow
McKenna Montanez
Resonance
Ceyenna Barnhill
Sara Benes
Magboula Bi
Ellen Budell
Jacklyn Cecava
Trenton Chramosta
Noah Contreras
Madison Daehling
Conner Eckhout
Joshua Fry
Teresa Goodwater
Charles Hansen
Jennifer Hosek
Josie Jaixen
John Kilts
Mark Kilts
Megan Knebel
Kyle Kramer
Anna Krause
Brooke Kreikemeier
Samantha Langdon
Nini Le
Hanna Lyons
Peter Mai
Alllison McElroy
Molly McGuire
Mary McManus
Kathleen Medill
Kelcie Meyers
Catherine Michels
Molly Mild
Drew Navratil
Dylan Navratil
Mackenzy Navratil
Jessica Nguyen
Noah O’Grady
Cindy Ostinguin
Mikayla Overhalser
Thea Pekarek
Patrick Pelini
Alison Pletcher
Emily Pletcher
Olivia Pletcher
Jillian Power
Dana Rademacker
Jack Ray
Ethan Reifert
Aspen Rolfes
Krystel Sanoy
Natalie Schieuer
Karly Schneider
Breanna Sinclair
Maddi Smith
Grace Stull
Bailey Swanson
Abigail Thorson
Resonance continued
Kim Tran
Anthony Tran-Le
Catherine Welty
Peter Werning
Jaylyn Zuerlein
Cantabella
Victoria Anderson
Caitlin Brackenhoff
Maggie Burmeister
Sarha Buzi
Anna Dalton
Bailey Dostal
Megan Dougherty
Marissa Farmer
Fiona Fitzgerald
Elizabeth Foley
Bailey Fowler
Madison Fowler
Megan Goodban
Eden Gose
Rachel Hardy
Gemma Hotovy
Miranda Johs
Lucy Long
Ella Majerus
Cari Mazour
Anah McNeal
Sydney Mlnarik
Ann Morrow
Vi Nguyen
Lauren Niedergeses
Madeline Noecker
Angelica Piccolo
Julia Placzek
Maggie Reese
Gracie Reese
Addison Regnier
Eleanor Sartore
Madison Schmidt
Lindsey Selting
Rilee Sukup
Abby Tvrdy
Rachel Vestecka
Gabrielle Wagner
Kyra Werner
Sotto Voce
Cristian Alcalde
Jakob Andreasen
Luke Bender
Alli Davis
Emma Finder
Taylor Gierhan
James Hansen
Hayley Heath
Sydney Johnson
Moira Koenig
Celine Kottwitz
Nathan Krick
Thomas Krick
Alex Main
Lindsey Pinkerton
Terese Pribnow
Benjamin Schell
Kylie Tucker
Faith Villamonte
Kally Werning
Adam Zastrow
Spectrum
Ansley Alberts
Ehlana Anderson
Jackson Arndt
Natalie Baker
Kristen Benes
Jacinta Benton
Hannah Betrand
Ester Brown
Jonah Brox
Dean Dalton
Thomas Fulton
Noah Gose
Thomas Hanzl
Jacob Hotovy
Emily Jundt
Molly Kasparek
Lucy Kohmetscher
Zelie Kohmetscher
Nicholas Korta
Blake Krenk
Molly Meradith
Rachel Merrill
Justin Minchow
Kyle Minchow
Carly Moore
Clare Morehouse
Philip Murphy
Mitchell Navratil
Emma Peterson
Natasha Pierce
Chloe Pinkman
Garrett Reese
Alyssa Rempe
Derek Richard
Justin Richard
Broderick Rolfes
Andrew Shonka
Therese Sievert
Julia Swanson
Hannah Terrell
David Tines
Kacie Tremain
Andrew Vaggalis
Mark Wathen
Garret Weskamp
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SEEK2015, Nashville, Tennessee – January 1-5
- submitted by Molly Milana -
Sophomore Retreat - Tuesday, January 6
- submitted by Molly Milana -
Courtesy of Molly Milana
A total of 43 Pius X seniors joined 10 David City-Aquinas seniors and almost 10,000 other young Catholics in Nashville, Tennessee for the national SEEK2015 conference. SEEK is a catholic conference sponsored by FOCUS – the Fellowship of Catholic University Students. This 5-day event featured nationally
known speakers, such as Chris Stefanick, Matt Fradd, Leah Darrow, Pat Lencioni, Jason Evert, and many more. Evening entertainment included a “SEEK Stampede” with live country music,
and performances by Matt Maher and comedian Jim Gaffigan.
Each day of the conference included Mass, separate men’s and
women’s talks, impact sessions, and a keynote speaker in the
evening.
The highlight of the whole conference was Saturday night adoration and confessions. For over two and a half hours, young
adults from all over the country and world adored our Lord in
the Blessed Sacrament. During that time, Jesus was processed
throughout the whole conference room, students knelt, sat, and
laid on a hard concrete floor or spent over an hour waiting in the
confession line to receive the sacrament from 1 of the 300
priests available. The music, the experience and the grace of our
Lord brought many to tears and even more to a deeper conversion. It was beautiful!
Our students came back to Pius X with a renewed zeal and excitement for the faith. This was an event unlike any other they
had ever experienced. A special thank you to all who made this
possible. Specifically, thank you to those who donated money
for scholarships and fees, to all who prayed for us while on this
journey, to all the chaperones and leaders, and especially to the
parents who have supported and encouraged our students on
their faith journey. None of this would have been possible without your generosity and support.
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Keeping with an important
and special Pius X tradition, the sophomore class
participated in their annual
retreat day on Tuesday,
January 6. The girls and
boys had separate retreats
but both included prayer,
Mass, adoration, the sacrament of Reconciliation, and
various talks on respecting
God, self, and others.
At the sophomore girls
retreat, “You Were Made
for Better Things,” students
heard talks from Fr. Steve
Mills, a sophomore theology teacher at Pius X, Annette Kunzman, who teaches and works in the technology department, and
Sophia Werning, mother of
two students at Pius X. The
ladies also asked questions
to a panel of college students about living the faith.
The boys’ retreat, “Made
for More,” included talks
from John Sullivan, Todd
Krier, our choir director at
Pius X, and Chris Raun,
parishioner at St. Joseph’s
and active parent volunteer
at Pius X.
Thank you to all our speakers, faculty volunteers,
small group leaders, those
who were able to donate
money or snacks, and to all
who prayed for the success
of the retreat. Thank you
also to St. Joseph’s Church
and the John XXIII Center
for hosting our retreats. It
was another successful day.
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Christmas Mass Held Thursday, January 8
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Spirit Catholic Radio Broadcasts Live from Pius X
On Thursday, January 8,
the Pius X staff and students celebrated a Mass
together. The Mass celebrant was Campus Chaplain Father Joseph Bernardo of St. Mary parish
in Davey, Nebraska.
Con-celebrants
were
Father Steven Mills, Father Ben Rynearson, and
Father Leo Seiker.
Readers:
Sydney Johnson
Mary Kincheloe
Nicole Olson
Julio Gutierrez
Gift Bearers:
Makinsey Lonergan
Katy Benal
Scott Schieuer
Collin VanLoon
Acolytes
Adam Bauman
Tom Korta
Larry Logsdon
Bill Schlautman
Altar Servers:
Jakob Andreason
Nathan Krick
Thomas Krick
Gus Mattern
Justin Minchow
Jared Nottleman
Chad Quigley
John Tasler
Special thanks to the
Pius X Music Department, vocal and band,
who provided the music
with Mr. Krier and Mr.
Houk.
- submitted by Deb Hoge As part of their Heartland 6
tour of Catholic schools,
KVSS/Spirit Catholic Radio was on-site and broadcasting live from Pius X
High School on WednesCourtesy of the Pius X Foundation
day, January 14. KVSS’s
Jen Brown and Bruce
McGregor were joined by a
variety of Pius X administration, staff, students and
a Pius X alumnus to talk
about the school and its
mission. The morning started with Superintendent Fr.
Meysenburg sharing information about Pius X’s history, mission, and strategic
plan titled Pius Proud:
Faith. Education. Life.
Principal Tom Korta and
Guidance Director Jan
Frayser took to the air
waves to tout Pius X's recent accomplishments, including the naming of Pius
X as a School of Excellence by the Cardinal NewCourtesy of the Pius X Foundation
man Society and the establishment and recent success of the Ambassadors program.
As Pius X will soon be celebrating its 60th anniversary (2016),
Development Director Michelle Birkel, Athletic Director Tim
Aylward ’69, and Alumnus Keith May ’66 joined Bruce and Jen
to talk about the rich tradition of the Thunderbolts. Pius X is
especially proud to have 42 alumni who have become priest or
religious brothers and sisters. Additionally, 24 Pius X alumni are
currently in formation. As well, Pius X students are blessed to
have more than 15 priests and sisters teaching in the classrooms
at Pius X.
Fr. Nicholas Kipper joined KVSS for its Good Book Club segment, followed by Student Council representatives speaking
about their experiences at Pius X. The broadcast ended on a musical note with performances by the Pius X Pep Band and both a
boys and girls quintet.
A recording of the broadcast is available at spiritcatholicradio.com.
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Delegates Named To Leadership Conferences
Ellen Budell
Clare Morehouse
Natalie Schieuer
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Academic Decathlon Regionals - January 17
Will Twehous
Ellen Budell, Natalie Schieuer, and Will
Courtesy of Ann Kotopka
Twehous have been named as delegates
for the Hugh O’Brian (HOBY) Youth Super Quiz: Gold - 27 out of 30 - Total score: 5400 out of 6000
Leadership Seminar to be held at Has- Philip Hanigan, Liam Kruse, Anna Tetherow, Henry Jaros, Noah
tings College in Hastings, Nebraska, Schimenti, Freddie Barie
from May 29-31. The purpose of the
Honors
Philip
Liam
Catherine
Madeleine
HOBY seminar is to bring together a Division
Hanigan
Kruse
Krueger
May
select group of high school sophomores Art History
Silver
Gold
Gold
who have potential or demonstrated leadGold
Silver
Gold
Silver
ership ability and to provide lifelong Music
leadership development opportunities.
Gold
Silver
Silver
Science
Through interactive programs, the participants are introduced to leaders of the Economics
Gold
Gold
Gold
community in business, technology, eduSilver
Gold
Gold
Silver
Lang/Lit
cation, government, arts, and science.
Clare Morehouse and Catherine Welty
have been named as delegates for the
Nebraska Leadership Seminar to be held
at Midland Lutheran College in Fremont,
Catherine Welty
Nebraska, from June 18-21. The program
is based on three objectives: strengths-based leadership, civic
responsibility, and peer interaction. The delegates are challenged
to discover, develop, and apply their strengths in a variety of
situations.
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Photo of the Bolts
Gold
Silver
Gold
Bronze
Anna
Tetherow
Henry
Jaros
Jacob
Schreiber
Kathryn
Noel
Art History
Bronze
Gold
Silver
Gold
Music
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Silver
Science
Silver
Gold
Silver
Gold
Silver
Math
Scholastic
Division
Silver
Economics
Lang/Lit
Silver
Math
Silver
Gold
Gold
Bronze
Varsity
Division
Art History
Noah
Schimenti
Gold
Freddie
Barie
Silver
Esther
Brown
Silver
Alyssa
Jensen
Bronze
Music
Gold
Bronze
Gold
Bronze
Gold
Science
Economics
Gold
Gold
Gold
Lang/Lit
Math
Bronze
Bronze
Gold
Bronze
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1st Annual Christmas at the Flav (Bishop Flavin Gym) Swim & Dive Team Preparing For State
Courtesy of Callum Sports Photography
The Pius X Boys JV and
Varsity Basketball Teams
hosted a game with Seward
on Thursday, December 18.
At this last home game prior to Christmas break, the
Pius X student body sported
their favorite Christmas
attire and donated clothing
such as gloves, stocking
caps, and sweaters to Catholic Social Services for a
discounted admission price.
At halftime, the dance team
performed in Christmas
sweaters and a 4 vs. 4 basketball game between Christmas-garbed fans was played. Special thanks to all who participated and donated to Catholic Social
Services.
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Dinh Constructs Amazing Toothpick Eiffel Tower
- submitted by Jeanie Imler -
As of Thursday, January
22, the Pius X Swim &
Dive Team has eight automatic state qualifiers and
seventeen secondary state
qualifiers. The team has
had a great season winning
several competitions with
several team records broken, best times & scores,
and outstanding swims and
dives.
Courtesy of Callum Sports Photography
The Bolts have four regular
season meets in February. State competition will be at UNL’s
Devaney Center from February 26-28 (Thursday-Saturday) with
finals being broadcast on Saturday, February 28, on NETV’s
Public Broadcast Station (PBS) at 11 a.m.
The team is coached by Head Coach Mike Witt; Assistant
Coaches Sheila Boothe, Devin Jensen, and Jocelyn Theil; and
Volunteer Assistant Coach Cal Bentz.
Visit www.piusx.net [Activities/Athletics - Sports - Winter Swimming] for a complete schedule.
State Automatic Dive Scores
Sydney Bonta
Conor Kearns
State Automatic Swim Times
Olivia Appleget
Caroline Theil
Boys 200 Medley Relay
Girls 200 Medley Relay
Girls 200 Free Relay
Girls 400 Free Relay
State Secondary Swim Times
Courtesy of Jeanie Imler
On the first day of second semester classes, 2nd year French
student Tina Dinh surprised French teacher Jeanie Imler with an
Eiffel Tower she had made with over 250 toothpicks! She did
not make it from a kit and even researched the Internet for calculations to construct the tower so it would be proportionate in
size. This is another reason why we are so proud of our kind and
thoughtful students, and it is such a blessing to teach at Pius.
Will Addy
Ally Becker
Jordan Brozek
Alexis Bryant
Maggie Burmeister
Skyler Clough
Justin Coffey
Kailey Decker
Claire Fortenberry
Peyton Goracke
Morgan Heasty
Joey Pynes
Abby Thorson
Will Twehous
Hannah Zuercher
Boys 200 Free Relay
Boys 400 Free Relay
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Speech Team In The Busiest Part Of The Season
- submitted by Nolan DeWispelare -
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Bowling Teams Off To A Solid Start
- submitted by Rod Machacek The Pius X Bowling teams are off to a strong
start with strong tournament finishes
and conference match play.
The Varsity Girls placed 3rd in the Kickoff Classic Tournament
and took home the Championship at the Links Challenge. They
are also currently undefeated in conference play. Team members
include:
Courtesy of Nolan DeWispelare
The Pius X Speech Team is back in the swing of things with the
busiest part of the season in January and February.
The Bolts competed at Millard North on Saturday, January 10, a
tournament featuring 33 teams from 6 states:
Monica
Marsolek placed 3rd in Informative Speaking.
Lauren Berke
Madelyn Conrad
Clare Jaros
Kristen Machacek
Katie Petersen
Meghan Straub
The Varsity Boys had a strong 6th place showing at the Kickoff
Classic Tournament and finished 2nd at the Links Challenge.
Emily O’Gara placed 7th in Impromptu Speaking.
They are also currently undefeated in conference play. Team
Olivia Pletcher & Emily O’Gara earned bids to the NIETOC
members include:
National Tournament in Original Oratory.
Other tournaments in January included Raymond Central Jay Bernadt
(Saturday, January 17), Lincoln Southwest (Saturday, January Cameron Carney
Isaac O'Gara
24), and Lincoln Northeast (Saturday, January 31).
Daniel Pham
The regular season wraps up with several meets in February:
Kearney (Friday, February 6), Crete (Saturday, February 7), Tony Masinelli
Lincoln North Star (Saturday, February 14), Lincoln East Connor Schlautman
(Friday, February 20), David City Aquinas (Saturday, February The JV boys took the championship at the Kickoff Classic Tour21), and the NSDA National Qualifier (Friday-Saturday, Februnament and finished Runners-Up at the Commissioners Cup for
ary 27-28 at Lincoln Southeast).
JV teams. Team members include:
The Pius X Speech Team is coached by Nolan DeWispelare.
Marten Berke
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Axel Malmstrom
Photo of the Bolts
Jared McNeal
Brayden Miller
Calvin Schlautman
Alex Stoley
Abby
Nelson finished 6th in Extemporaneous Speaking.
The JV Girls squad includes several new bowlers just getting
started in the game and showing continued improvement. They
will make a strong run at State JV this year. Team members include:
Valerie Erskine
Justine Goodwin
Justine Jorgensen
Brianna Lonergan
Emily Miller
Emily Schlautman
The Bolts are coached by Rod Machacek.
The varsity teams began District and State Tournament play on
Saturday, January 31. Information on the Nebraska High School
Bowling Federation (NHSBF) may be found at
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Booster Club
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Pius X Booster Club Thanks You For Your Support
Many thanks to the 2014-15 Pius X Booster Club members! Your support and volunteer efforts continue to have a tremendous
impact on the success of our school. If you haven't joined the Booster Club yet, please visit www.piusx.net [Activities/Athletics Booster Club - Membership Form] or pick up a membership form in the school office.
GOLD LEVEL - $500 OR MORE
Andrew & Carin Appleget
Dick Smith Solutions
Scott & Jane Felber
Terry & Lisa Heimes
Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches
James & Amy Pelowski
K-9 Bed Bug Detection of Nebraska
Stockwell Pharmacy
Tim & Jenny Stonehocker
GREEEN LEVEL - $200 - $499
Ron & Becki Ackermann
Rod & Michele Arndt
Mark & Debbie Arneson
Amy & Lance Chesley
Greg & Kim Coffey
Chuck & Patti Fricke
Stephen & Tori Hupf
Tim & DaNay Kalkowski
Todd & Anne Marie Lardenoit
Rex & Karen Largen
Joe & Ruthie Maguire
Michael & Laura Messineo
Harlan Milder
Mike & Toni Montanez
Tom & Jennifer Nottlemann
Tom & Peggy Reisher
Patrick & Sharon Spethman
Harvey & Laura Swanson
Chuck & Cathy Turner
Dean & Christe VanLoon
BLACK LEVEL - $100 - $199
Curtis & Michele Abendroth
Derek & Kim Aldridge
John & Tasha Arrigo
Jeff & Nancy Asselin
Mark & Michelle Aylor
Sean & Stephanie Barry
Ryan & Christy Beckman
Gene Brake
Jon & Deonne Bruning
Steve & Tricia Burt
James & Jan Coy
Randy & Brenda Deahn
Tim & LuAnn Dougherty
Paul & Mindy Edwards
Steve & Jaime Engstrom
Bob & Shelley Farber
Eddie & Connie Guerra
Russ & Jill Hegert
Jim & Lois Heibel
Phil & Ann Hovis
Paul & Gail Illich
Chad & Cheryl Kearns
Joe & Deb Kerr
Chuck & Kaye Kreikemeier
Dan & Susan Krick
Roger & Michele Maly
Brent & Tosha Mansheim
Pat & Beth McCabe
Dan & Angie Meyer
John & Kelly Ann Morehouse
Jimmer & Susan Noel
Michael & Ginger O’Donnell
John & Jody Olsson
Paul & Trish Petersen
Jay & Cindy Pieper
Ryan & Becky Pollock
Chris & Teresa Raun
Rich & Mary Beth Rice
Bryan & Doris Robertson
Mike & Ruth Royse
Kevin & Heidi Schieuer
Mark & Cindy Schilmoeller
Tim & Geri Shipley
Ed & Elaine Simpson
Kevin & Chananne Slepicka
Loran & Julie Stara
Bill & Kim Straub
Matt & Joan Tasler
Jim & Juli Townsend
Tom & Sandra Wieser
Bert & Sue Wilkinson
Jim & Connie Wilson
WHITE LEVEL - $25 - $99
Steve & Lisa Andersen
Jim & Julie Angele
Tim & Gaylene Aylward
Jon & Ann Baker
Rob & Koni Barie
Jim & Kristi Bertrand
Todd & Cheryl Boeve
Clint & Teresa Boothe
Dave & Kelly Brakenhoff
Jim & Judy Brichacek
Dave & Pru Brokaw
Brent & Tamara Bunz
Jay Casteel
Brian Cecava
Michelle Champoux
Bob & Becky Codr
Kurt & Patty Daberkow
Nolan & Ashley DeWispelare
Pat & Rhonda Dodson
Paul & Hillary Dodson
Shane & Ann Dolph
Jeff & Kim Dostal
Anne Driewer
Tony & Tamera Dworak
Michael & Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Cindy Foy
Jim & Karen Francis
Matt & Mary Kay Gillan
Kevin & Jenny Goodban
Mary Goodwater
Joann Grosserode
Matt & Stacy Gutschenritter
Marty & Christina Habrock
Dave & Carol Hall
Joe Hames
Jim & Teresa Hansen
Gary & Kimberly Harper
Kurt & Mary Heimbrecht
Michael & Monica Henkenius
Scott & Karen Hooper
Duane & Mary Hugo
Dave & Kate Jarecke
Marty & Betty Johnson
Terry & Patty Jones
Craig & Natalie Keaschall
Darrell & Kay Keating
Joe & Susan Kelly
Jerome & Jaime Kerkman
Joe & Deb Kerr
Sue Kirkpatrick
Larry & Renee Kolbush
Mike & Ann Kotopka
Don & Lisa Laurell
Mike & Michelle Liesch
Kyle & Dorci Mabie
Jeff & Kris Maul
Keith & Mary McConnell
John & Cindy McDermott
Mark & Beth McElroy
Dave & Mary Beth McWilliams
Steve & Colleen Medill
Jerry & Carmen Milburn
Scott & Michaela Miller
Jake Moore
Mary Moss
Tim & Mary Murphy
Magali Napier
Kevin & Christy Naumann
Mark & Jody Navratil
Scott & Jackie Noel
Brian & Linda Ohnoutka
Ryan & Patty Parker
Gerry & Ruth Peirce
Kenny & Kris Pfeiffer
Robert & Shelly Pick
Stacy & Rhonda Plooster
Dale & Karen Pribnow
Dominic & Mary Pynes
Randy & Cara Ramaekers
Todd & Renae Reed
Eric & Therese Sack
David & Kristine Schoening
Ronald & Tammie Scholz
John & Angie Sjuts
Michael & Susan Scott
Aaron & Andrea Skaw
Douglas & Tracy Smith
Paul Smith
Steve Sousek
Jeff & Kerri Strizek
Ron & Kris Swanson
Clint & Nancy Taubenheim
Tim & Sheila Terrell
Dale & Kim Theisen
Gary & Chris Timm
Rich & Marilyn Twehous
Greg & Deana Unger
Mike & Cyndi Vestecka
Ryan & Jenny Walker
Vince & Jennifer Ward
Chris & Lori Weskamp
Dave & Luann Zastrow
Steve & Patty Zeleski
Troy & Jenny Zornes
Thank you for supporting Pius X!
[updated 1-20-15]
Booster Club
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2015-16 Booster Club Registration
Join the Pius X Booster Club and provide vital support for student activities, including music, drama, athletics, dance,
cheer, school facility improvements, competition fees, uniforms, travel, equipment, prom, graduation events and more.
Member Information
Name(s) as they will appear for recognition _______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone ______________________ Cell Phone #1 ____________________ Cell Phone #2 ____________________
Email #1 ________________________________________ Email #2 __________________________________________
Student ________________________________ Grade _______ Activities ____________________________________
Please mark all that apply:
Parent
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Faculty/Staff

Alumni
Pius X Supporter
Membership Levels
Please check one of the following levels.
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GOLD - $500 or more
Includes one year of advertising on the LCD screen in the gym.
Ads are shown at 20-25 events, appear multiple times per event and reach more than 500 per event.
Please check one: _______contact me about an ad
______no ad is necessary
GREEN - $200 or more
BLACK - $100 or more
WHITE - $25 or more
Volunteer Opportunities


I want to help with concessions. Please contact me.
I want to help with Booster Club special projects. Please contact me.
Please send form to:
Pius X Booster Club
6000 “A” Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
Booster Club use:
Check #
________________
Amount
________________
Date Deposited ________________
Thank you for supporting Pius X! Please contact the Booster Club Board with any questions, ideas or funding proposals at
(402) 488-0931 or [email protected].
Registration Form 2015-16 - Updated 1-13-15
Summer Camps
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2015 Pius X Summer Camp Schedule
* Updated 1-21-15 *
Continue to review these camps on the Pius X website as some changes may occur before the start date. All camp information is
subject to change without notice. The costs listed below are for early registration. Costs may increase after the registration deadline. Some camps offer a discount for a family that is registering more than one child. Please see the registration form for details.
Registration forms are available in the school office and at www.piusx.net [Activities/Athletics - Summer Camps].
Dates
Summer Camp
Entering Grade Levels
May 26, 27
May 26, 27, 28, 29
May 26, 27, 28, 29
May 26, 27, 28, 29
May 26, 27, 28, 29
May 28, 29
June 1, 2, 3, 4
June 2, 3, 4, 5
June 8, 9, 10, 11
June 8, 9, 10, 11
June 8, 9, 10, 11
June 14, 15, 16, 17
June 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
June 15, 16, 17, 18
June 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
June 21, 22, 23, 24
June 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
June 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
June 22, 23, 24
June 22, 23, 24
June 24
June 25
June 25, 26, 27, 28
June 25, 26, 27, 28
June 28, 29, 30, July 1
June 29, 30, July 1, 2
July 5, 6, 7, 8
July 6, 7, 8
July 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
July 12, 13, 14, 15
July 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
July 22, 23, 24
July 28, 29, 30
July 29, 30, 31, Aug. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Golf (Boys & Girls)
Soccer (Girls)
Basketball (Boys)
Baseball
Basketball (Boys)
Golf (Boys & Girls)
Soccer (Boys)
Basketball (Girls)
Basketball (Boys)
Basketball (Boys)
Soccer (Boys)
Schoenstatt Girls Youth
Christ the King Summer Mission
Basketball (Girls)
Campin’ With The Marians
Schoenstatt High School Mission
Christ the King Summer Mission
Softball
Softball
Schoenstatt Junior High Girls
Volleyball
Football
Performing Arts
Football
Cheer
Volleyball
Band (required)
2nd-6th grades
2nd-9th grades
10th-12th grades
6th-9th grades
7th-9th grades
7th-12th grades
3rd-6th grades
10th-12th grades
4th-6th grades
1st-3rd grades
7th-9th grades
ages 9-12 years old
10th grade-freshmen in college
3rd-9th grades
high school-college age (counselors)
6th-9th grades
ages 14-18 years old (high shool girls)
10th grade-freshmen in college
4th-8th grades
9th-12th grades
ages 6-9 years old
ages 6-9 years old
high school-college age (counselors)
6th-9th grades
ages 12-14 years old (junior high)
5th-8th grades
ages 9-12 years old
6th-8th grades
K-9th grades
ages 12-14 years old (junior high)
9th-12th grades
PreK-8th grades
9th-12th grades
9th-12th grades
August 10, 11, 12
Thunderette Dance
3 years old-8th grade
Start
End
Cost
8 AM
8 AM
8:30 AM
9 AM
12:30 PM
8 AM
6 PM
8:30 AM
9 AM
12 PM
6 PM
7 PM
7 PM
9 AM
12 PM
11 AM
11 AM
12 PM
3 PM
12 PM
8 PM
11:30 AM
11 AM
2 PM
9 PM
3 PM
3 PM
11 AM
$75
7 PM
7 PM
8:30 AM
10:30 AM
10 AM
10 AM
5 PM
3 PM
10:30 AM
12:30 PM
3 PM
3 PM
7 PM
9 AM
7 PM
9 AM
9 AM
7 PM
8:30 AM
9 AM
8:30 AM
9 AM
6 PM
3 PM
11:30 AM
3 PM
11:30 AM
12 PM
3 PM
11:30 AM
12 PM
4 PM
12 PM
9 PM
9 AM
12 PM
$80
$55
$65
$85
$55
no cost
$55
$60
$150
$55
no cost
$60
$60
$15
$15
$60
$150
$55
$55
$75
$55
$50
no cost
BOLT 2015
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BOLT 2015 - Purchase Lottery Tickets Today!
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BOLT Fundraiser - 30 Years! Saturday, April 25
A Benefit for Pius X High School & The Pius X Booster Club
Gourmet Dinner, Live Auction, Silent Auction, & Lottery
Pius X High School Gymnasium
- submitted by Deb Schulte Join us for the 30th annual BOLT benefit dinner, with live and
silent auctions, and lottery with cash prizes totaling $15,000.
Seating is limited so book your reservation early.
BOLT has become larger and more successful each year, providing over $4.5 million of improvements over the past 29 years. To
continue, it takes a commitment from all of us.
Please consider sharing your time, talent, and treasure to make
BOLT 2015 a success. There are many areas and levels of participation: pray for the event’s success, volunteer with one of the
committees, make a cash donation, donate to the auctions, purchase a lottery ticket, sell lottery tickets, and/or attend the event.
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Purchase a lottery ticket for $100 for a chance to win $1000,
$1500, $2500 or the Grand Prize of $10,000.
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Donations needed: timeshares, airfare, items for the auctions,
and cash donations. Donations are never too big or too small.
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Volunteer opportunities on these committees: catalogue, dinner, facilities, gift acquisition, gift display, host & hostess, mailing, pickup & delivery, reservations, silent auction, site design,
and/or valet parking.
Visit www.piusx.net [Development/Support - BOLT] or contact
Deb Schulte at [email protected] (402) 488-0931.
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Scenes From Last Year’s BOLT 2014
Student Bid Runners
Donate and/or
Volunteer Today!
Silent Auction
Volunteers
Alumni Office
Alumni Office
Visit www.piusx.net [click “Alumni”]. Kristin
(Edwards) Heath ’91 is Pius X’s Alumni Director
and may be contacted at [email protected]
or (402) 488-0931 ext. 56132.
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Alumni T-Shirts - $10 Each - Great Valentine Gift
Regular or fitted t-shirts are available in two styles each. In regular fit, sizes are limited in S, M, and XL with only 20 t-shirts
left. Fitted t-shirts are available in a large variety of sizes. Visit
http://alumni.piusx.net/ or contact the Alumni Office.
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11th Annual Alumni Basketball Tournament
March Madness - Thunderbolt Style - Pius X Gyms
Friday, March 20 & Saturday, March 21
Start forming your team now! All Pius X graduates are eligible
to participate and need not have played basketball in high
school. Classes can have more than one team. To be a contact
person for your graduation year, a part of the planning committee, a volunteer, or for more information, please contact Greg
Lesiak at [email protected] or at (402) 488-0931.
Visit us at http://alumni.piusx.net/events/basketball.htm.
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11th Annual Thunderbolt Golf Scramble - Monday, June 15
Reserve the date. We hope to see you there!
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All Honor Year Class Reunions - Saturday, August 8
If you graduated in a year that ends in 0 OR 5, please join us for
our 4th All Honor Year Reunion for school tours, Mass and a
social reception with light appetizers and a cash bar at Pius X
High School. Individual class reunions may still be held on Friday and/or Saturday of this weekend in August or any other date
of your class choice. 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 and the
5th Annual ThunderBOLT Fun Run on Saturday August 8.
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ThunderBOLT Fun Run - Saturday, August 8
Join us for the 5th Annual Family Fun Run on Saturday, August
8, for a 1-mile or 5K walk/run regardless of age or running experience. To volunteer for the Fun Run Planning Committee
which will start meeting in March and/or the day of the event,
please contact Kristin Heath.
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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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Plan Your Reunion Today
[email protected] or (402) 488-0931 ext. 56132
Pius X Alumni - Welcome Home!
http://alumni.piusx.net/
Pius X Foundation
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Nominations - Distinguished Stewardship Award
The Pius X Foundation
Nominations are being accepted for the
Michelle Birkel is the Director of the Pius X Foun2015 Distinguished Stewardship Award.
dation. If you would like to make a donation or
Pius X has been blessed with hundreds
have any questions, please contact the office at
of friends who support our students, fac(402) 488-1046 or [email protected].
ulty and staff in many ways. You can
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Courtesy of the
Pius X Foundation
help us recognize and honor their support
Nominations - Athletic Hall of Fame
and dedication with a distinguished stewardship nomination. The
2014 Distinguished Stewardship Award was presented to Tom
and Rhonda Peed. The 2015 recipient(s) will be honored at the
Friends of Pius X Appreciation Reception on Sunday, August 9.
We are interested in individuals who:
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Have demonstrated exemplary service to Pius X High School
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Have been a role model within their community
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Are leaders in fulfilling our mission to “Restore All Things in
Christ”
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Share their gifts of time, talent & treasure with Pius X
Nominations for the 2015 award must be received by Wednesday, April 15.
Nominations are being sought for the Pius X Athletic Hall of
Fame and the deadline is Wednesday, April 15. Pius X athletic
programs began competition in 1956 (football) and the Thunderbolts became the first school in Lincoln to offer female athletics
beginning in 1970 (golf). Today, Pius X students compete in 19
NSAA sanctioned sports and have won more than 50 state championships.
The purpose of the Pius X High School Hall of Fame is to honor
individuals and/or teams in the following categories:
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Athlete - This could be any high school athlete who participated at Pius X in a NSAA sanctioned sport and proved to
have superior performance. Any such person may not be considered until 10 years after high school graduation.
Nominations should include your name & contact information,
the nominee’s name & contact information, and a detailed explanation as to why the nominee should receive this award.
Nominations may be submitted to: Pius X Foundation, 6000 A
Street, Lincoln, NE 68510; [email protected]; or
www.piusx.net [Development/Support - Awards]. For more
information, contact the Pius X Foundation at (402) 488-1046.
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Nominations - Outstanding Alumni Award
Nominations are being sought for Pius X graduates who deserve to be recognized as a Pius X
Outstanding Alumnus/Alumna. The 2014 Outstanding Alumni Awards were presented to John
Hanigan+ ’64 and Dr. William Mobley ’66. Nominations for the 2015 award must be received by
Wednesday, April 15. The recipient will be honCourtesy of the
Pius X Foundation
ored at the Friends of Pius X Appreciation Reception on Sunday, August 9.
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Coach - Individuals must have coached at Pius X High School We are interested in graduates of Pius X who:
for at least 5 years. A coach is eligible for Hall of Fame induction if he/she has retired from coaching or has reached the  Are leading a life of leadership & service, and are outstanding
examples of Catholic values, virtues & ideals
age of 60.
 Are leaders in fulfilling our mission to “Restore All Things in
 Contributor - This category includes teachers, administrators,
Christ”
boosters, fans, or individuals who made a significant contri Have graduated from Pius X at least 10 years ago
bution to Pius X athletics.
 Are recognized on a local, state or national level in their field
 Team - Athletic teams are eligible for the Hall of Fame 10
years from the completion of their athletic season of accom-  Have been awarded for contributions in their profession
plishment. State Championship title(s) are a requisite, unless If someone you know meets the criteria or if you would like to
waived by the board/chair due to extenuating circumstances submit your name for nomination, please send a letter including
(historical, emotional, precedent, etc.).
your name & contact information, the nominee’s name & conNominations may be submitted to Pius X High School, 6000 A tact information, and a detailed explanation as to why the nomiStreet, Lincoln, NE 68510; [email protected]; or nee should receive this award.
www.piusx.net [Development/Support - Awards]. All nominations are kept on file for five years. For more information, contact the Pius X High School at (402) 488-0931. The 2015 Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Sunday,
August 9.
Nominations may be submitted to: Pius X Alumni Department,
6000 A Street, Lincoln, NE 68510; [email protected]; or
www.piusx.net [Development/Support - Awards]. For more
information, contact the Pius X Alumni Office at (402) 4880931 ext. 10132.
Pius X Foundation
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Pius X Foundation
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Pius X Receives Grant from the Dillon Foundation Pius X Receives Support for Teacher Salaries
to Fund Technology - submitted by Deb Hoge - submitted by Sophia Werning A new mobile iPad computer lab will be added to
Pius X High School’s
technology resources this
coming year thanks to a
generous grant awarded to
the school by the LincolnPius X Math Teacher Scott Burns inbased Dillon Foundation.
structs Geometry students using COWs
The $30,000 grant will be
(Computers On Wheels).
used to purchase 30 new
iPads, a mobile cart, a
printer, and support devices. Funds remaining from
the grant will go toward
security improvements in
The Pius X Foundation has received a $56,000 gift from a Linthe school.
coln couple to support Pius X High School’s efforts to increase
At a time of increasing teachers’ salaries to within 90% of Lincoln Public Schools.
Students learn graphing using COWs
enrollment, the addition of
(Computers On Wheels) in Geometry
a mobile computer lab The gift from George and Barb Hendricks of Lincoln is twoclass.
equipped with 30 iPads fold, with $26,000 being applied to the John Hanigan Endowand printer will increase availability and reduce wait time for ment for New Teacher Salaries. This fund, created by John’s
teachers and students. “Each mobile computer lab we add reduc- family after his passing in March 2014, will benefit Pius X
es the number of teachers trying to share the devices,” Pius X teachers who have five or fewer years of teaching experience.
Principal Tom Korta explains. “This reduces the time lost to The remaining $30,000 establishes the George & Barb Hentransitioning from one teacher to the next, allowing for increased dricks Bonus Fund for New Teachers in Memory of John Haniinstructional time.”
gan. Through this gift, newly hired, full-time teachers at Pius X
will receive a $1,000 signing bonus.
At Pius X, the new mobile computer lab will be used by students
“When looking at our overall teacher salaries, our largest gap in
in a number of ways throughout the day, including:
compensation is with our new teachers,” explains Fr. Jim Mey
Researching information on educational websites for projects senburg, Pius X High School Superintendent. “The establishand class discussions
ment of these funds will make a tremendous impact for our newest teachers. I am so grateful to John’s family and for George
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Taking practice tests and quizzes
and Barb’s generosity and support of our teachers.”
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Creating
maps, graphs and charts in math and science using John Hanigan was a 1964 graduate of Pius X and a respected
educational programs and applications
accountant and financial advisor in the Lincoln community. He
led HBE Becker Meyer Love LLP as the managing partner for
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Writing papers, articles and typing notes during class
more than 20 years, and was the Chief Compliance Officer for
HBE Investment Advisors, LLC, at the time of his passing. Ad
Participating in class reviews in advance of tests and exams
ditionally, John served many years as a trusted advisor to the
The benefits and impacts of using technology in the classroom Catholic Diocese of Lincoln.
across all curricula are well-known to educators for a number of “John was my best friend for 38 years,” George shares. “A gradfactors. Technology increases students’ active participation and uate of Pius X and constantly working for the betterment of the
engagement. Unlike a solely teacher-led classroom, students diocese, one of his main goals was raising our new teacher’s
participate in gathering and analyzing information. The more salaries. Barb and I have been blessed, and feel that if your comactive students are in this process, the more likely they are to munity has been good to you that you should give back as much
engage in the lesson and retain information. In addition, because as possible. So, we chose John's favorite. Our donation is a drop
technology is so abundant in college and in the modern work- in the bucket to what is needed to reach Pius’ goal of having all
place, students who learn to use computer programs and devices teacher's salaries comparable to that of public schools. We will
in the classroom achieve higher levels of college readiness and continue to do our part and pray that many more will help.”
improved skills for their future employment.
Tax-deductible donations to either the John Hanigan Endow“We have been blessed by the generous support of the Dillon ment for New Teacher Salaries or the George & Barb Hendricks
Foundation many times over the years,” Korta reflects. “This Bonus Fund for New Teachers in Memory of John Hanigan can
latest grant will provide our students more opportunities to uti- be made at any time by visiting piusx.net or contacting the Pius
lize technology to enhance their learning.”
X Foundation at (402) 488-1046.
Pius X Foundation
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Wish List for Pius X *Tax Deductible*
Since November 1, 2014, we have received over $20,500 in Wish List donations. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated toward the Teacher’s Wish List and have in turn impacted our students and staff in a big way! Some teachers have added some
new items to this list at the beginning of the new year. To make a tax deductible donation, please visit www.piusx.net
[Development/Support - Ways To Give - Teacher’s Wish List]. Thank you for your generosity!
Foreign Language Department
 Children’s Spanish Story or
Chapter Books for ages 8-14
 Idiom Bookmarks - Class Incentive
 Eye Spy - Hands On (3)
 Conversation Cards
 Poster- las emociones
 Food Sets with Activity Packet
 DVD “Children of the Earth”
 Spy Rabbit (movie download)
 Spy Rabbit (activity packet download)
 Novels for Spanish Literature Class (42)
 Stickers & Construction Paper for Class Projects
 Birthday Pencils to hand out to Students
Guidance Office
 iPads for student use in Guidance Office (4)
Athletic Department
 Storage shed next to baseball field to
store baseball equipment
 Update PA system/maintenance of sound
system at football field
 Chair Rack
 Railings for bleachers in the new gym
 Equipment for Weight Room
 Replace scoreboard at football field
 iPad for golf program
 Golf cart with flatbed for use by Athletic Trainer
 Sideline water pump
$1,000
$1,000-$2,500
$750-$1,000
$5,000
$500
$10,000+
$900
$3,500
$1,100
(college applications, registering for ACT/SAT,
completing scholarship applications)
$900 each / $3,200 total
 Funding toward Ambassador Program
(activities to promote acceptance and kindness among
the student body)
any donation
Journalism
$1,235
 Nikon D7000 Camera + Nikon 55-300 Lens
Maintenance Department
any donation
 Welding Machine to fix Desks
Math Department
 Funds for Summer Work on Curriculum Development
$100 per day/per person
 Class Set of TI-84 Calculators (30)
$3,570
 Site License for IXL Math Practice Software
$600/year
 Class Set of iPads
$10,000
 New Chairs for Labs in Rooms 206 & 208
$1,200
 Start-Up Funds for an Economics Course
$1,500
Religion
$4.25 each / $85 total
 Vestment Hangars 22” (20)
 Remote Presenters (5)
$30 each / $150 total
Yearbook
$1,235
 Nikon D7000 camera + Nikon 55-300 lens
 Professional Photography Lessons for Yearbook and
Band (Concert & General Program)
$90,000
 New Uniforms for Marching Band (200)
 Vibraphone
$3,200
 Baritones (4)
$2,300 each / $9,200 total
 Bass Clarinets (4)
$2,100 each / $8,400 total
 Baritone Saxophones (2)
$4,100 each / $8,200 total
 Sheet Music
$60-$125
 Donation to Band Endowment
any amount
Band (Athletic)
Journalism students
$3,500
 Sousaphones (2)
 Melophones (2-4)
$1,850 Youth Ministry Department
 Stadium Snare Stands (4)
$200  Funding for Campus Ministry Retreat
 Tenor Drum Stands (2)
$200
 Stadium Bass Drum Stands (4)
$210
English Department
 Additional novels for American Literature class
$500-$750
 New novels for Freshman Literature Circles
$500-$1000
 CD’s for senior Language Arts class
$130
 1 SMART document camera for writing lab
$850
Faculty
 Send 15-20 teachers to conference for
professional development
any donation
$11.95
$37.95 each
$25.95
$16.50
$95
$39.95
$5.99
$4.99
$500
$50-$100
$50
$200
$55/student
$1,350/person
Fine Arts
 Large Stand Music Cart (2)
 Move & Store Chair Racks (2)
 Startup costs for Madrigal Dinner costumes,
trees, and props
$3,000
Pius
Pius X
X Foundation
Foundation
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Matching Gifts Provide Significant Funding for Pius X
Matching gifts allow you to double or even triple the impact of your gift through the help of your
employer. Matching gifts made last year to the Fund for Pius X, Pius X High School, Booster
Club, BOLT, and/or the Pius X Foundation provided more than $45,000 in additional funding.
If you or your spouse are employed by a matching gift company, your gift could be worth more
than you think. Please check with your personnel office to find out if your employer or your
spouse’s employer offers a matching gift program. If a matching gift is an option, please enclose a
completed matching gift form with your personal gift remittance and we’ll do the rest!
Every gift, no matter the amount, is vital to the long term, financial stability of Pius X High School
and our ability to keep tuition affordable for every family. Contact your Human Resources Department for a matching gift form today.
If you need additional information or assistance, please contact the Pius X Foundation at (402)
488-1046 or email Michelle Birkel at [email protected].
Courtesy of Patty Richard
Courtesy of Susan Kelly
AIG, Inc.
Allstate
Amgen
American Express
Ameritas Life Insurance Co.
Amoco
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. *
Aquatech Wash
AT&T Services, Inc.
Bank of America
Bank of New York
Bank of the West
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Bemis Co., Inc. *
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Nebraska
Boeing Company
Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
Bunge North America Foundation
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Bucyrus Foundation, Inc.
Cardinal Health
Chevron Texaco
Chicago Trading Company
Chicago Tribune
Cisco Systems
Citigroup
Coca Cola Co.
ConocoPhillips
Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC
Country Insurance Financial Services
Crane Co.
CSG Systems, Inc.
Darden Restaurants Foundation
Davidson Companies
Dell
Eaton Corporation
EducationQuest Foundation
Eli Lilly & Company Foundation
Emerson
Enterprise Products
EOG Resources, Inc.
Exxon Mobil
First Data Corporation
Ford Motor Company
Gannett
Gap
General Electric
General Mills
General Motors
Genentech - NOP Gateway
GlaxoSmithKline
H & R Block, Inc.
Hewlett Packard Co.
IBM Corporation
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
Kawasaki
Kellogg's
Lincoln Benefit Life
Marsh & McLellan Companies
McKesson Corporation *
Medtronic Foundation
Merck Company Foundation
Merrill Lynch
Microsoft Corporation
Mile High United Way
Monsanto
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Motorola
Mutual of Omaha
Nelnet **
Newmont Mining Corporation
New York Life Foundation
Nike Inc.
Northrop Grumman
Novartis
PacifiCorp
PepsiCo Foundation
Pfizer
PIMCO
Pioneer
Principal Financial Group
Prudential Foundation
RBC Wealth Management
Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation
Sara Lee Corporation
Shell Oil Company *
Sprint
State Farm Companies Good Neighbor Grant Program
SYSCO
Takeda
Textron
The Pentair Foundation *
Travelers Community Connections
The Stanley Works (Senior Technologies)
Time Warner
Truist Connect
Union Pacific Corporation
United Way of the Midlands
UPS
U.S. Bancorp
Verizon Foundation
Wachovia
Wal-Mart
Wells Fargo Foundation
Wyeth
*Matches 2:1 **Matches 3:1
Food Service
Food Service
Tini Van-Oehlertz, M.S., R.D., is the Food Service Director who manages and operates the Food
Service Program for Pius X. She may be contacted at [email protected] or (402) 488-0931.
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Valentine’s Day - Tuesday, February 17
Join us for our special lunch commemorating this day:
Heart-Shaped Chicken Nuggets, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes,
Broccoli, Wheat Roll, and Ice Cream Treat.
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Ash Wednesday - Wednesday, February 18
Lunch will include Macaroni & Cheese, Honey Carrots,
Wheat Roll, or Fish on a Wheat Bun.
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Chinese New Year - Thursday, February 19
Join us for the celebration. Enjoy Green Dragon Chicken, Brown Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables, Vietnamese Egg
Roll, and Fortune Cookie.
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Special Diet Meals
We are happy to serve a special meal for students
if they have a medical diagnosis that requires
them to eat a modified menu. We are currently
preparing several meals for gluten-free and dairyfree meals. I stock gluten-free bagels, pasta and make glutenfree homemade cookies as well. Let us know of your dietary
needs and we will do our best to meet them. A medical statement form with your physician’s signature is required.
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Carbohydrates Listed On The Web
The carbohydrate (CHO’) counts in grams per serving are listed
at www.piusx.net [Current Menus - Nutritional Information].
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Meatless Menus Featured On Fridays
Although meatless meals are not required outside of Lent, it is a
way to sacrifice together and fulfill the obligation of doing penance on Friday throughout the year.
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Breakfast Served Monday-Friday
Breakfast is served 7-8 a.m. (seniors 7-10 a.m.). A reimbursable
breakfast must contain at least three items. One of the items
must be a serving of fruit.
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Breakfast Club
Buy 10 breakfasts and the next breakfast is free.
—————————————————————————–
Service After School / 3-4 PM / Commons
Déjà vu entrées are $1.00 or less.
—————————————————————————–
Deposits To Food Service Accounts
Send checks or cash to the office with your student’s name. The
kiosk will not accept bills larger than $20.00. There is a $1.95
fee at www.mylunchmoney.com. Questions: Karen Francis at
[email protected] or (402) 488-0931.
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Monitor Food Service Accounts @ MyLunchMoney.com
Parents are encouraged to create an account on this website to
follow their student’s purchase history, even if it is not used to
deposit money.
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Ways to Boost Fiber
Fiber is an essential nutrient. However, most Americans are falling far short of the recommended daily amount in their diets.
Women should aim for 25 grams of fiber per day while men
should target 38 grams (or 21 and 30 grams daily, respectively,
for those over 51).
Dietary fiber contributes to our health and wellness:

It
aids in providing fullness after meals which helps promote
healthy weight.

It can help to lower cholesterol.

It helps prevent constipation and diverticulosis.

It helps keep blood sugar within a healthy range.
Eating the skin or peel of fruits and vegetables provides a greater
dose of fiber which is found naturally in these sources. Fiber is
also found in beans and lentils, whole grains, nuts and seeds.
Typically, the more refined or processed a food becomes, the
lower its fiber content. For example, one medium apple with the
peel contains 4.4 grams of fiber, while ½ cup of applesauce contains 1.4 grams, and 4 ounces of apple juice contains none at all.
With a few simple and tasty substitutions, you can increase your
fiber from foods in no time. For breakfast, choose steel cut oats
with nuts and berries instead of a plain, refined cereal. At lunch,
have a sandwich or wrap on a whole grain tortilla or whole
grain bread and add veggies, such as lettuce or tomato, or serve
with veggie soup. For a snack, have fresh veggies or whole-grain
crackers with hummus. With dinner, try brown rice or whole
grain noodles instead of white rice or pasta made with white
flour.
Here are a few whole foods that are naturally high in fiber:
1 large pear with skin – 7 grams
1 cup fresh raspberries – 8 grams
½ medium avocado – 5 grams
1 ounce almonds – 3.5 grams
1/3 cup cooked black beans – 7.5 grams
3 cups air-popped popcorn – 3.6 grams
1 cup cooked barley – 6 grams
When increasing fiber, be sure to do it gradually and with plenty
of fluids. Fiber in your diet is similar to a sponge as it needs water to plump it up. If you consume more than your usual intake
of fiber but not enough fluid, you may experience nausea or constipation.
Before your reach for the fiber supplements, consider this: fiber
is found naturally in nutritious, whole foods. Studies have found
the same benefits such as the feeling of fullness may not result
from fiber supplements or from fiber-enriched foods. If you’re
missing out on your daily amount of fiber, you may be trailing in
other essential nutrients as well. Your fiber intake is a good
gauge for overall diet quality. Try to reach your fiber goal with
whole foods so you get all the other benefits they provide.
Source: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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A “TINI” Fact
Our taste buds can perceive only four basic tastes: sweet, salty,
sour and bitter. The essence of great cooking is to bring these
four tastes into balanced harmony to create deliciousness. It’s
that simple and that difficult.
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CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
* all items subject to change without notice *
Menu - February 2015
* all items subject to change without notice *
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
February 2
February 3
February 4
February 5
February 6
Hot Breakfast
Turkey Breakfast Sliders
Hot Breakfast
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Hot Breakfast
Breakfast Pizza
Hot Breakfast
Breakfast Sandwich
Hot Breakfast
French Toast Sticks
Lunch
Ham & Cheese Scrambled Eggs
Hash-Brown
Biscuit/Honey
Chef’s Choice Soup
Crackers & Cheese Stick
Fruit & Vegetable Bar
Milk
Lunch
Meal in a Bowl
Wheat Roll
Milk
Lunch
Beef & Noodles
Meadow Lane Vegetables
Wheat Roll
BBQ Chicken/Wheat Bun
Milk
Lunch
Sweet & Sour Pork/Brown Rice
Broccoli
Chicken Strips or Nuggets
Breadstick
Milk
Lunch
Cheese Pizza
Spinach or Romaine Salad
Black Bean Enchilada
Milk
February 9
February 10
February 11
February 12
February 13
Hot Breakfast
Oatmeal & Coffee Cake
Hot Breakfast
Breakfast Taco
Noon Dismissal
(Periods 1-4)
Noon Dismissal
(Periods 5-8)
No School
Lunch
Oven Roasted Chicken
Rice Pilaf
Mixed Vegetables
Wheat Roll
Beef & Bean Burrito
Milk
Lunch
Chili Cheese Dog
Scalloped Potatoes
Chicken Wings
Wheat Roll
Milk
Hot Breakfast
Breakfast Sandwich
Hot Breakfast
Breakfast Burrito
No Lunch
No Lunch
Parent/Teacher
Conferences
2-5 PM & 6-8 PM
Parent/Teacher
Conferences 2-6 PM
February 16
February 17
February 18
February 19
February 20
No School
Hot Breakfast
French Toast Sticks
Hot Breakfast
Scrambled Egg & Bagel
Hot Breakfast
Oatmeal & Muffin
Hot Breakfast
Pancakes/Peanut Butter/Syrup
Lunch
Valentine’s Day Meal
Heart-Shaped Chicken Nuggets
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli
Wheat Roll
Ice Cream Treat
Milk
Lunch
Ash Wednesday
Macaroni & Cheese
Honey Carrots
Wheat Roll
Fish/Wheat Bun
Milk
Lunch
Chinese New Year
Green Dragon Chicken
Brown Rice
Stir Fry Vegetables
Vietnamese Egg Roll
Fortune Cookie
Milk
Lunch
Cheese Lasagna Roll-Ups
Mixed Vegetables
Breadstick
Fish & Chips
Milk
February 23
February 24
February 25
February 26
February 27
Hot Breakfast
Chef’s Choice Breakfast
Hot Breakfast
Breakfast Pizza
Hot Breakfast
Breakfast Bowl
Hot Breakfast
Ham Toasties
Hot Breakfast
French Toast Sticks
Lunch
Chicken Fajitas
Mexican Rice
Green Beans
Fixin Bar
Meat/Cheese Stromboli
Milk
Lunch
Spaghetti & Meat Sauce
Broccoli
Garlic Bread
Turkey Corn Dogs
Milk
Lunch
Fiestada
Spinach & Romaine Salad
Turkey Tetrazzini
Chefs Choice Vegetable
Wheat Roll
Milk
Lunch
Hamburger/Wheat Bun
Chef’s Choice Potato
Yogurt Muffin Fruit Plate
Milk
Lunch
Cheese Enchilada
Beans & Rice
Pasta with Marinara Sauce
Cheese Stick
Wheat Roll
Milk

February 2015

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