December 2015

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December 2015

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PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER SUPPLEMENT
Pius X Catholic High School
“ Restore All Things In Christ ”
Inside This Issue:
Courtesy of Mikala Bradley
Courtesy of Kristin Wiedel
Courtesy of Yearbook
Courtesy of the Lincoln
Pius X High School Official Facebook Page
Courtesy of Pius X Foundation
Courtesy of Audrey Kuehn
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taken by Yearbook staff
$5.00 each at www.piusx.net
[Students - Yearbook Pius X PhotoStore - Select A Category]
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Courtesy of Susan Kelly
Courtesy of Nolan DeWispelare
Special thanks to the talented photographers of the 2015-16 Pius X Yearbook staff who contribute to this
publication:
Sponsor
Nolan
DeWispelare, Maddie Elwell, Morgan
Felber, Elizabeth Foley, Augustine
Fulton, Peyton Goracke, Vanessa
Klein, Brooke Kreikemeier, Makayla
Krings, Claire Maguire, Laura
McBride, Kate Messineo, Esteban
Murillo, Abigail Noel, Kate Olsson,
Rylie O’Meara, Whitney Tran, Megan
Wackel, and Kyle Wieser.
Courtesy of Callam Sports Photography
Courtesy of Tracy Chapelle
Restore All Things In Christ | Pius X Catholic High School | 6000 A Street | Lincoln, NE 68510 | (402) 488-0931 | www.piusx.net
Pius X Foundation
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The Pius X Foundation
Give Back to Pius X by Using a Propelr Card
Michelle Birkel is the Director of the Pius X Foun- www.facebook.com/restoreallthings
dation. If you would like to make a donation or
have any questions, please contact the office at
(402) 488-1046 or [email protected].
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Support Pius X on Giving Tuesday, December 1
Help Pius X Band Purchase New Uniforms
Sign up today to get your Propelr card and help give back to
Pius X High School. It doesn't cost you anything! Whenever you
shop at participating merchants, a percentage of your purchase
will automatically be given back to Pius X. Visit
http://propelrcard.com/merchants/ for a list of mer chants
and donation rates.
Propelr is an easy, convenient, and effective way to raise money
for Pius X High School. Propelr is very similar to SCRIP. You
simply load your Propelr card with any amount between $50$1500 and use it at a wide variety of participating merchants
throughout Lincoln. Please consider signing up today and sharing this link with your family and friends.
Merchants will become active in Omaha soon and throughout
the state in 2016. Sign up to get your card today at
www.propelrcard.com/activate and help suppor t Pius X.
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Fund For Pius X Seeking 100% Parent Participation
For the first time, Pius X is participating in the global philanthropy effort known has Giving Tuesday. On Tuesday, December 1, char ities, families, businesses, community center s, and
students around the world will come together for one common
purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give.
You can take part in Giving Tuesday and support Pius X by donating safely and securely at www.piusx.net [Click the Donate
Keeping a Pius X education available and affordable for every
Now button) or by texting BA ND to 71777. Gifts may also be
family is the goal of the annual Fund for Pius X . Your gift, no
sent to Pius X High School, 6000 A St., Lincoln, NE, 68510.
matter the size, is needed and appreciated. Please prayerfully
All funds raised on Giving Tuesday will be used to purchase consider making a tax-deductible gift today at www.piusx.net
new band and concert uniforms. Pius X's highest enrollment ever Donate Now button] or (402) 488-1046.
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our award-winning band program. The average life of a marchOfficial Pius X Facebook Page
ing band uniform is 10 years, and we are now in our 11th year of
using the current uniforms. More than 140 students participate in
This page welcomes our Pius X comband at Pius X, and more than 33% of Pius X students particimunity to daily information and news
pate in music class.
about our school. Like us on Facebook at:
Your donation on #GivingTuesday will maintain the incredible
tradition of excellence established by the Pius X Music Department.
www.facebook.com/restoreallthings
Pius X Foundation
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Wish List for Pius X *Tax Deductible*
Thanks to the generosity of parents, alumni and friends of Pius X, more than $65,000 in donations to the Teachers’ Wish List was
received during the 2014-15 school year. These gifts have impacted our students and staff in a big way! New items/needs have
been added to start the school year. The current wish list is available anytime at www.piusx.net [Development/Support - Wish List
- Teacher’s Wish List]. You may make a tax-deductible donation online at www.piusx.net – simply click the Donate Now button.
* Updated 11-13-15 *
Foreign Language Department (continued)
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
“Le Petit Prince” for French 4 class (25)
Spanish Poetry Books
$95
$39.95
$5.99
$4.99
$500
$50-$100
$200
$50
Guidance Office
iPads for student use in Guidance Office (4)
Funding toward Ambassador Program
$900 each/$3,200 total
any donation
Industrial Technology
Sawstop professional table saw
$2,900
Journalism
Nikon D7000 Camera + Nikon 55-300 Lens
$1,235
Maintenance Department
Welding Machine to fix Desks
Athletic Department
Math Department
Storage shed next to baseball field to store baseball equipment
$1,000 Funds for Summer Work on Curriculum Development
Update PA system/maintenance of sound system at football field $1,000-$2,500 Class Set of TI-84 Calculators (30)
Chair Rack
$750-$1,000 Site License for IXL Math Practice Software
Equipment for Weight Room
$500 Class Set of iPads
Replace scoreboard at football field
$10,000+ New Chairs for Labs in Rooms 206 & 208
Golf cart with flatbed for use by Athletic Trainer
$3,500 Start-Up Funds for an Economics Course
Heart rate training + activity tracker monitors for P.E.
$1,200
Band (Athletic)
Sousaphones (2)
Stadium Snare Stands (4)
Tenor Drum Stands (2)
Stadium Bass Drum Stands (4)
Tenor Drums/Quads (2)
any donation
$100 per person/per day
$3,570
$600/year
$10,000
$1,200
$1,500
Science
Science Tables with Chemical Resistant Laminate (20)
$3,600 Vacuum with attachments
$200
$200 Social Studies
$210 Student Response System (clickers)
$1,100 each / $2,200 total
$3,000
Theology/Chapel Needs
Band (Concert & General Program)
New Uniforms for Marching Band & Concert Band (175)
$128,157
Vibraphone
$4,200
Bass Clarinet (1)
$2,000
Baritone Saxophone (1)
$3,800
Sheet Music
$60-$125
Donation to Band Endowment
any donation
iPads with Smart Music Program (3)
$728 each / $2,184 total
Remote Presenters (5)
Holy Water Sprinkler
Communion Patens (4)
Processional Torches (3)
$30 each/$150 total
$99
$90 each/$360 total
$485 pair/$1,455 total
Yearbook
Nikon D7000 camera + Nikon 55-300 lens
Professional Photography Lessons (Yearbook & Journalism students)
$1,235
$200
Youth Ministry Department
English Department
Additional novels for American Literature class
New novels for Freshman Literature Circles
CD’s for senior Language Arts class
1 SMART document camera for writing lab
$500-$750
$350
$130
$850
Entire School
Speaker for All-School Assembly
$2,000
Faculty
Send 15-20 teachers to conference for professional development $1,350/person
Family and Consumer Science Department
Viking Emerald 116 sewing machines (18)
$150 each/$3,000 total
$250
FALL (Faith, Action, Light, Love) Retreat Funding
$55/student
Christian Prayer Books (100)
$15.95 each/$1,595 total
TEC Retreat Funding ($100/student)
any donation
QUEST Retreat Funding ($60/student)
any donation
March For Life Funding ($395/student)
any donation
T-Shirts/Sweatshirts (students attending March for Life)
$7each/$700-$1,000
Thank You
$299 each / $5,400 total
Fine Arts/Music Program
Handheld Microphones (22) and a Choir Condenser (1)
New Wenger Show Choir Platforms
Orchestra Fees for Performances
$2,500
$15,000
$3,500
Foreign Language Department
Children’s Spanish Story or Chapter Books for ages 8-14
Idiom Bookmarks - Class Incentive
Eyespy - Hands On (3)
Conversation Cards
Poster- las emociones
any donation
$11.95
$37.95 each
$25.95
$16.50
Pius
Pius X
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Foundation
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Do You Work for One of These Companies?
If you or your spouse works for any of the companies listed below, you now have an easy
way to double your gift to support Pius X High School. All of these organizations, plus many
others not listed here, will match your donation to a charitable organization such as the Pius
X Foundation. Contact your Human Resources Department for a Matching Gift form. For
additional information, please contact the Pius X Foundation at 402-488-1046 or
[email protected].
3 Easy Steps:
 Find your company's name on this list or check with your Human Resources Department to see if
your gift will be matched.
 Obtain a Matching Gift form from your company’s Human Resources Department.
 Complete the form and send it to Pius X High School, Attn: Foundation Office, 6000 A St., Lincoln,
NE, 68510, with your tax deductible contribution.
BOLT 2016
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- submitted by Deb Schulte 2014/15 BOLT Coordinating Committee
Courtesy of the Pius X Foundation
Join us for the 31st annual BOLT benefit dinner on Saturday,
April 23, with live and silent auctions, and a lottery with cash
prizes. Seating is limited so book your reservation early.
BOLT has become larger and more successful each year,
providing over 4.5 million dollars of improvements over the past
30 years. To continue, it takes a commitment from all of us.
Please consider sharing your time, talent, and treasure to make
BOLT 2016 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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Lottery tickets will go on sale on Saturday, January 23. Purchase a ticket for $100 for a chance to win: $1000, $1500,
$2500 or the Grand Prize of $10,000.
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All donations are welcome especially: timeshares, airfare,
auction items, and cash donations. Donations are never too
big or too small.
2014/15 BOLT Parent Volunteers
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Volunteers are needed on several committees: catalogue,
dinner, facilities, gift acquisition, gift display, host & hostess, mailing, pickup & delivery, reservations, silent auction,
site design, and/or valet parking.
Contact Deb Schulte at [email protected] (402) 488-0931
or visit www.piusx.net [Development/Support - BOLT].
2014/15 BOLT Student Volunteers
2014/15 Chief Administrative Officer Father James Meysenburg
2014/15 Faculty/Staff
2014/15 Bartenders
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. 10132.
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Alumni T-Shirts - $6 Each - Great Christmas Gifts
Very limited sizes are available in a fitted t-shirt which are available in two styles. Visit http://alumni.piusx.net/ or contact the
Alumni Office.
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12th Annual Alumni Basketball Tournament
March Madness - Thunderbolt Style - Pius X Gyms
Friday, March 18 & Saturday, March 19
Visit http://alumni.piusx.net/events/basketball.htm. To be a contact person for your graduation year, a part of the planning committee, a volunteer, or for more information, contact Greg Lesiak
at [email protected] or at (402) 488-0931.
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12th Annual Thunderbolt Golf Scramble - Monday, June 13
Reserve the date. We hope to see you there!
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All Honor Year Class Reunions - Saturday, August 6
If you graduated in a year that ends in 1 OR 6; please join us for
school tours, Mass, and a social reception at Pius X. Each honor
year committee is asked to make a trifold poster board representing the class and days spent at Pius X. Contact Kristin (Edwards)
Heath ’91 to start planning your 2016 reunion.
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6th Annual ThunderBOLT Fun Run - Saturday, August 6
Please contact Kristin (Edwards) Heath ’91 if you are interested
in joining the ThunderBOLT Fun Run committee which begins
meeting in March or volunteering the day of the Fun Run as a
medic or in some other capacity on or off the course.
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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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Phone-A-Thon Thank You
- submitted by Kristin Heath -
Thank you to the many students, alumni, parents, and friends
who assisted with the 28th A nnual Phone-A-Thon and the following who were our alumni and parent chairs: Paul Birkel,
Andy ’91 and Julia (Meacham) ‘91 Budell, Bill and Kelly Chapman, Kurt and Patty Daberkow, Laura (Oswald) Gonnerman
’05, Kerry ’89 and Callie (Vogt) ’87 Hartz, Father Ryan Kaup
’06, Shawn (Tracy) Kean ‘82, Scott Krause ’76, Austin Menke
‘10, Katie Miller ’95, Mark & Jody Navratil, John and Jody Olsson, Randy and Cara Ramaekers, Dennis and Heidi Welsh, Dave
and Luann Zastrow, and Eric Zimmerman ‘14. Thank you for
helping with this most worthy cause to keep Pius X tuition affordable for all families and to help increase our teacher salaries.
We would also like to give a big thank you to our incredible
sponsors of the Phone-A-Thon. Valentino’s provided pizza, mostaccioli, and salad during all three calling nights, Pius X Booster Club and Uniform Shop provided many great prizes throughout the Phone-A-Thon, and Sandhills Publishing was very generous in providing cookies, pop, and water during all the shifts
for our great volunteers as well as mailing all of the Fund for
Pius X Phone-A-Thon calling sheets to our constituents. Thank
you all for an outstanding 28th Phone-A-Thon!
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Mass For Deceased Alumni Held November 2
Pius X staff and students remembered and honored loved ones
with an all-school Mass on Wednesday, November 2. The Mass
celebrant was Father Eric Clark of St. Michael parish with nine
other priests concelebrating: Campus Chaplain Father Joseph
Bernardo, Assistant CAO Father Lee Jirovsky, Father Ryan
Kaup, Father Caleb LaRue, CAO Father James Meysenburg,
Father Steven Mills, Father Denton Morris, Father Adam Sparling, and Father Michael Zimmer. Special guests in attendance
included family members whose deceased loved ones are members of the Pius X family and also individuals who have established an endowed scholarship or endowed fund at Pius X in
memory of their family members.
Before Mass, there was a slide show listing the names, yearbook
photos, class year, and date of death of each of the deceased Pius
X students or alumni. During Mass, there was another slide
show listing prayer intentions for deceased friends and family of
the Pius X student body and staff. Following Mass, guests were
invited to a reception in the Commons area.
[Arrangements, Set-up, and Technical Assistance]
Mrs. Kristin (Edwards) Heath ‘91, Alumni Relations
Miss Molly Milana, Lay Campus Minister
Mr. Adam Bauman
[Acolyte]
Mr. Bill Schlautman
[Altar Servers]
Jakob Andreasen
Josh Andreasen
Mitch Grosserode
Anthony Krick
Nathan Krick
Thomas Krick
Owen Mattern
Joe Raun
Luke Tasler
[Readers]
Ellen Budell
Chandler Boyte
Clare Jaros
Peter Mai
Abigayle Reiber
[Gift Bearers/Intentions Carriers]
Anthony Budell
Abbey Hugo
Caroline Nebel
Victor Wharry
[Music]
Mr. Todd Krier, Mr. Chad Houk, and the Pius X Choirs
(Cantabella and Resonance)
[Food Service and Reception] Mrs. Tini Van-Oehlertz and the
Pius X kitchen staff.
Special thanks to John Love ’87 with Butherus, Maser, and Love
Funeral Home and Stem Gallery for providing our guests with
long stemmed flowers to bring up at offertory in memory of
their deceased loved one.
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Rosary - Friday, November 6
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Channel 8 Features Pius X Student Council’s Efforts in Lincoln’s Student Hunger Drive on the Excellence in Education Newscast Segment
Members of the Pius X community gathered in the gymnasium
on the evening of Friday, November 6, to pray the rosary for the
repose of the soul of Courtney Hagen and Thang Le, parents of
Brynn Hagen and Anh Le. We thank God for the community of
support that He created here at Pius X and pray for His abundant
grace to hold these children and their families in the palm of his
loving hands.
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Enrollment Grows - Pius to be in Class A 2016-17
Our enrollment has grown substantially in the past few years
resulting in what appears to be a move to Class A in (potentially)
all athletics and activities. Pius X jumped past Columbus, South
Sioux City, and North Platte.
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Parochial Schools Introduce Their Own Proposed
Policy for Transgender Student-Athletes
The issue of transgender students
participating in athletics has and
will become more of an issue at the
activities level. Activities Director
Tim Aylward and Pius X have
joined with other parochial schools in an attempt to help create a
policy that is fair and clear cut. For more information, visit:
http://journalstar.com/news/local/education/parochial-schools-introducetheir-own-proposed-policy-for-transgender-students/article_ad1d3ae5383d-51b3-8e8b-7c0292f0f040.html
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Photo of the Bolts
Student Council Members Holding Last Year’s 1st Place Trophy
Channel 8 stopped by Pius X to do a story on the Student Hunger Drive and two-time repeating champion Pius X. Last year,
Pius X won the coveted "Giant Fork" for the second year in a
row and were determined to win again. Last year, our students
raised over 13,000 pounds of food and intended to break that
record this year. Channel 8 featured students from the Pius X
Student Council during their newscasts on Monday, November
2, and Tuesday, November 3.
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Yearbook Students Attend Journalism Conference
- submitted by Nolan DeWispelare Two yearbook students
traveled to the Journalism
Education
Association’s
national convention in Orlando, Florida, November
12-14. Senior Esteban Murillo and junior Maddie Elwell joined yearbook adviser Nolan DeWispelare at the
conference held at the Walt
Disney World Dolphin hotel and conference center. They joined over 6,000
other attendees from around
the country to learn new
ideas and techniques to
make high school journalism even stronger. At the
conference, students attended sessions by teachers and
media professionals about
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out and design, graphics,
staff development, and more. The Pius team also made visits to
Cocoa Beach, the Universal Studios Citywalk, Disney Springs,
an Orlando Magic basketball game, and the Mary, Queen of the
Universe Basilica.
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Student Council Sponsors Successful Food Drive
- submitted by Susan Kelly -
Pictured left to right: Holding the 1st Place Trophy (Fork) Ellie Staab, Susan
Kelly, Makayla Krings, and Brianna Golka.
Pius X participated in Lincoln’s second annual Southeast Nebraska Student Hunger Drive and walked away
Wednesday, November 11, with a
giant silver fork trophy for bringing
in the most food in the large-school
1st Place
Sculpture Contest
category. They also earned a $1,000
prize to go toward next year’s drive.
It is the third year in a row that Pius X has placed 1st in the annual drive to collect the most food in southeast Nebraska.
Students from nine high schools in and around Lincoln spent
five weeks gathering thousands of pounds of food for Lincoln’s
hungry. In Lincoln, all six public high schools, plus Pius X,
Parkview Christian, and Lincoln Lutheran participated along
with Freeman High School in Adams and Malcolm High School.
In all, the drive collected 41,102 pounds of food. The schools
that participated were both big and small. Pius X raised 14,041
pounds, the most among participating schools with more than
900 students. Lincoln Lutheran won Division B. Pius senior
Student Council members were featured on Channel 8 news with
Megan Conway.
Pictured left to right: Pius X Student Council Members Ellie Staab and Makayla Krings receiving the $1,000 check from Casey Milton of the Food Bank
of Lincoln.
The drive collected the food for the Food Bank of Lincoln,
which was distributed to agencies and families in its 16-county
service area. Pius X’s collected food was donated to Catholic
Social Services.
Supported by family and friends, the Student Council planned
promotional events, organized food collections, packaged and
delivered food. Total pounds collected: St. Peter’s, 973, Cathedral, over 1,700, and St. Joseph’s Diederich God teens almost
500 which was added to the Pius total. Junior Student Council
members organized a competition between Mr. Krier’s choir
groups. The girls were victorious in a boys vs. girls contest. Donations of chicken from Smart Chicken and frozen beef from
Certified Piedmontese were appreciated. Pius was the winner of
a new “Canned Sculpture” contest. Students created a Minion
from the movie Despicable Me and a banner proclaiming
“Hunger is Despicable.”
Organizers, supporters, and donors received something in returnthe reward of being able to help their community. The 14,041
pounds of food will provide 11,700 meals to the Lincoln area’s
needy families. Special thanks to all who participated. It couldn’t have been done without the wonderful staff, students, parents, and friends of Pius X.
The Pius X Student Council is sponsored by Susan Kelly and
Brianna Golka.
Campus Ministry “Trick or Treat” Food Collection
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Chris Stefanick Assembly - Thursday, October 29
- submitted by Molly Milana -
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Cathedral High School Flag
Courtesy of the Lincoln Pius X High School Official Facebook Page
On Thursday, October 29, Pius X hosted internationally known
chastity speaker, Chris Stefanick. Chris is an inspiring speaker,
writer, and evangelist, and is the founder of Real Life Catholic
(www.reallifecatholic.com), a non-profit outreach organization.
His talk was engaging, entertaining, and challenged the students
to live for the love of Christ, rather than the false love of our
culture.
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Tara Soukup Wins First Place in
Statewide Pro-Life Essay Contest
Pius X junior Tara Soukup received first
place honors in a statewide pro-life essay
writing contest sponsored by the Bishops’
Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities and the
Knights of Columbus. The contest was conducted between January and March 2015.
Tara Soukup
Courtesy of
Students in grades 7-11 were eligible to subPegasus School Images
mit a 300-400 word essay. The theme of the
contest was, “A close friend has just told you that she is planning to have an abortion. Explain how you would try to discourage her from having the abortion and let her child continue to
live.”
Soukup’s piece was written her sophomore year at which time
she won first place amongst 10th graders in the Diocese of Lincoln. In May 2015, she was honored at an awards dinner with
Bishop James Conley. Her essay, along with other first place
winners, was automatically forwarded on to the state contest.
At the state level, Tara’s essay was selected among first place
finalists in her age group submitted from the dioceses of Lincoln, Omaha, and Grand Island. The judges selected winners
based on the entry’s understanding of the pro-life message, clarity in communicating this message, and creativity and originality.
Prizes were awarded to each grade level. First place state winners, including Tara Soukup, were honored at the Bishops’ Pro
Life Conference Banquet in October where winners were asked
to read their winning entries.
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40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil - submitted by Molly Milana On Monday, November 2, Pius
X High School and the UNL
Newman Center ended the 40
Days for Life (September 23-November 1) with a candlelight
prayer vigil and walk. Students walked from St. Peter’s Church
to Planned Parenthood carrying candles and praying for the end
to abortion. The vigil ended in front of the abortion facility with
more prayers and hymns.
We are proud to reveal these new additions to our gymnasium.
We are honored to show our respect for God, country, and those
who came before us, making Pius X possible. The historians in
our crowd might be interested to know the first Catholic school
state championship in Lincoln was a 21-15 victory on the hardwood over Utica in 1923.
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Pius X Receives 1st Place Trophy for Raising More
Funds Than Any Other High School in Lincoln for
the Huskers Helping The Homeless Campaign
Courtesy of the
Pius X Foundation
Vicki Drozd from the Matt Talbot kitchen took
a moment to award the students of Pius X the
first place trophy for their efforts during the
Huskers Helping the Homeless campaign. Pius
X raised more funds to fight hunger in Lincoln
than any other high school in Lincoln during
the campaign. Congratulations to our amazing
students who gave their time to participate.
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Mix-It-Up Day
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Blood Drive
Tuesday, October 27, was Mix-It-Up day in the Pius X Commons. Students drew a random Jolly Rancher and ate lunch at
the tables marked with the corresponding color. The Ambassadors program sponsored the activity, encouraging students to
make new friends and interact with students outside their usual
routine.
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Over 40 people signed up to participate in the Pius X Blood
Drive at Pius X on Tuesday, October 27. We are proud of the
fantastic turnout of juniors, seniors, and faculty after word from
the blood bank that reserves were getting low. Casey LaFramboise (top) and Megan Wackel (bottom) represent the many selfless members of the Pius X community who donated.
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Quest to Update Theo The Thunderbolt
Pius X is on a quest to create an
updated Theo the Thunderbolt
mascot costume. Theo's presence can be traced back to a
two-fold mascot from decades
ago that consisted of two characters: Thund and Erbolt. The
current mascot (left) was donated by the Class of 1995, but has
become worn and nears retirement. Anyone interested in
taking on the challenge of helping create a new costume is
invited to contact Kristin
(Edwards) Heath ’91 at [email protected] with ideas or a bid. Thank you for your
suggestions and ideas.
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Diocesan Teachers and Administrators Honored
- submitted by Jolene Ritzman -
The Pius X Guidance Department organized A pply2College Day
in the library on Thursday, October 22. Pius X High School
Guidance Counselors and admissions counselors from a wide
variety of Nebraska colleges and universities spent the day answering questions and helping students complete college applications. Seniors flowed through the event throughout the day
and were invited to attend 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
The following teachers and administrators from Pius X were
honored at a banquet on Sunday, October 11, for their years of
service in diocesan schools:
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Mr. Thomas Seib
Mr. Jerry Bartek
Mrs. Sheila Mehlhaff
Mr. Ray Forycki
Sister Jacquelyn, M.S.
Mr. Ryan Psota
Mr. Jeremy Scheffler
Ms. Claire Babl
Father Lee Jirovsky
Mrs. Susan Kelly
Mrs. Shiela Sievert
Ms. Karen Bonkiewicz
Mrs. Kimberly Lepper
Father Kenneth Wehrs
Mr. Jared Wilhelm
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Chemistry Classes Celebrate Mole Day
- submitted by Mikala Bradley & Kristin Wiedel -
Students in Mrs. Bradley's, Mr. Cox's, Ms. Kopf's, and Mrs.
Wiedel’s Chemistry classes celebrated Mole Day on Friday,
October 23rd. Students had the opportunity to make stuffed
moles, create and eat mole themed treats, play mole games, and
learn about the importance of the mole (6.02 x 1023) in Chemistry.
Mole Day is celebrated world-wide 6:02 a.m. until 6:02 p.m. on
October 23rd each year and commemorates Avogadro's Number
(6.02 x 1023) which is a basic measuring unit in Chemistry. For a
given molecule, one mole is a mass (in grams) whose number is
equal to the molar mass of the molecule. For example, the water
molecule has an molar mass of 18, therefore one mole of water
weighs 18 grams. Similarly, a mole of neon has a molar mass of
20 grams. In general, one mole of any substance contains Avogadro's Number of molecules or atoms of that substance. This
relationship was first discovered by Amadeo Avogadro (17761858) and he received credit for this after his death.
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Physics Projects
One of the many joys of walking through the halls of Pius X
comes from seeing students actively creating projects, music,
and presentations. Here we celebrate the fun and ingenuity of the
many Physics projects being constructed this semester.
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Spanish Classes Honor The Departed
- submitted by Tracy Chapelle -
Spanish 1 - Skeletons
Spanish 4 - Papel Picado
It is a custom every year to learn about the Mexican holiday of
Day of the Dead in all Spanish classes. Each level has an activity that teaches the students something new about Day of the
Dead and they also do a craft project:
 Spanish 1 classes made skeletons under the guidance of their
instructors Karen Bonkiewicz, Kim Lepper, Magali Napier, and
Madelyn McGowan. Skeletons are often seen in many Day of
the Dead celebrations and are a representation of the departed.
The skeletons were displayed in the classroom and hallways.
Spanish 2 - Coffins
 Spanish 2 classes, under the guidance of their instructors Karen Bonkiewicz, Kim Lepper, and Magali Napier, made coffins
in which the clay head pops out of a hole. It is a way of mocking
death, symbolizing that death doesn’t have a hold over the deceased.
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Spanish 3 classes made masks under the guidance of their
instructors Tracy Chapelle, Katie Hayes, and Madelyn McGowan. Masks are often seen in many Day of the Dead celebrations
and are a representation of the departed. The masks were displayed in the classroom and hallways.
 Spanish 4 classes made papel picado under the guidance of
their instructors Tracy Chapelle and Katie Hayes. Papel picado
is the art of paper cutting into intricate designs. The Spanish 4
students divided in groups of three and traced their chosen design on their paper. In class, the students used X-acto knives
borrowed from the Art Department to cut out the traced pattern.
The many papel picados were hung throughout the school.
Spanish 3 - Masks
Spanish 4 - Papel Picado
 Spanish 4 classes also conducted a prayer service that honored
their deceased family members and friends. Students wrote poems and essays to honor their loved ones. The altar was decorated with the Bread of the Dead that the students made. Pan de
muerto, also known as Bread of the Dead or Dead Man's Bread,
is a traditional Mexican sweet bread that is eaten during the Day
of the Dead. It is a symbol of the holiday, like Candy Canes at
Christmas.
Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday observed throughout Mexico and around the world in other
cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends
to pray for and remember friends and family members who have
died. The celebration usually takes place on November 1 (All
Saints Day) and November 2 (All Souls Day). It is celebrated to
welcome the souls of the departed back to earth to be with loved
ones.
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Marching Band & Color Guard Achieve High Rating
- submitted by Jared Wilhelm -
Pius X’s 2015 Marching Band season culminated in a Division 2
Excellent rating at the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association
(NSBA) State Marching Festival held on Saturday, October 24,
at Seacrest Field in Lincoln. They received the highest point
total of the year.
In the month of October, the Pius X Marching Band & Color
Guard competed at three marching contests and State competition held in Lincoln. The show titled Joy featured three songs:
American Barndance, The Promise of Living, and Joy.
The band consistently improved their score from the Links
Marching Festival on Saturday, October 10, to the October 24th
State Marching Festival. Judges rate the bands based on individual music performance, ensemble musical performance, individual visual performance, ensemble visual performance, visual
general effect and music general effect. The Pius X Marching
Band received a Division 2 Excellent rating at each competition.
They gained over 15 points, leaving just three points shy of a
Division 1 rating at State. The State Marching Festival and
Competition is divided into three locations across the state. Pius
X Marching Band members were among the almost 6,000 students representing 60 Nebraska high schools competing at the
festival.
“The band is maintaining its new larger size in the last couple
years. The band is about 40% larger than it was 5 years ago and
the color guard has doubled in size.” Band Director Jared Wilhelm notes. “The band students worked very hard on the most
challenging show I have ever attempted with a marching band. I
was really impressed with the end result. We have gotten a lot of
wonderful comments about the show and how well our students
performed. I am proud of their development this season.”
Mr. Wilhelm had a brand new team assisting him this year. His
assistants are Megan Burkle and Chad Houk with Logan Herring
and Maura Gillan as section coaches.
The Marching Band’s next performance will be the Christmas
Concert on Sunday, December 13, at 2 p.m. in the Bishop Flavin
Gym at Pius X High School.
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Performances Held Monday, November 2
Performances was an eclectic show including original, barbershop, and musical theater compositions. Special thanks to the
choir officers for their organization and help with the show,
Cathy Reese for organizing all the tickets and tables, Mr. Chad
Houk for help with auditions and preparation, and the choir parents, students, and families who continue to support the Vocal
Department. The proceeds will benefit the singers auditioning
for All-State and Honor Choir. The Pius X Vocal Department is
directed by Mr. Todd Krier and assisted by Mr. Chad Houk.
Mary Therese Baumgartner
Katelyn Schmid
Liam Kreikemeier
Amy Reisher
Grace Seeman
Rebekah Sweeney
Emily O’Gara
Resonance
Charlie Hansen
Rose Kottwitz
Silhouettes
Robert Kirkpatrick
Maggie Reese
Isaac Wilson
Nate Krick
Thomas Krick
Tori Nagle
Anton Kerrigan
Ben Pinkerton
Megan Blowers
Sotto Voce Boys
Ceyenna Barnill
Sara Kholousi
Mackenzy Navratil
Adam Zastrow
Trevin Albert
Noah Gose
Dominic Messineo
Garret Weskamp
Spontaneous Chordbustin’
Emma Finder
Moira Keonig
Adam Zastrow
Marissa Farmer
Celine Kottwitz
Calvin Schlautman
Noah Gose
Natasha Pierce
Chloe Pinkman
Marianna Tines
Molly Meradith
Garrett Weskamp
Sotto Voce Girls
Bailey Fowler
Alli Davis
Nate Krick
Adam Zastrow
Hannah Bertrand
Noah Gose
Chloe Pinkman
My Mercy
Memories
One Fine Day
Luck Be A Lady
Here Alone
Go The Distance
When Will My Life Begin
Roll Away Your Stone
Pentatonic Etude No. 2
Can You Help Me
Stitches
My Girl
Say Something
What I Like About You
Swing Down Chariot
Like I’m Gonna Lose You
Ghost
Your Daddy’s Son
Dramatic Song
Bright
Skyrim Theme
Little Talks
All About That Bass
Please Help the People
Where Feet May Fail
Sotto Voce
Luke Bender
Ali Davis
Stephanie Earhart
Marissa Farmer
Taylor Gierhan
Noah Gose
James Hansen
Moira Koenig
Celine Kottwitz
Anthony Krick
Nate Krick
Nick McConnell
Abby Nelson
Maddie Noecker
Terese Pribnow
Garrett Reese
Nathan Reisher
Rose Seeman
Rilee Sukup
Rachel Vestecka
Adam Zastrow
Resonance
Victoria Anderson
Megan Blowers
Elly Boes
Anna Cao
Theresa Chambers
Teresa Goodwater
Abby Horner
Josie Jaixen
Rose Kottwitz
Kristie Le
Lily Mai
Monica O’Donnell
Ann Pham
Julia Placzek
Olivia Pletcher
Isabel Pletcher
Maggie Reese
Addy Regnier
Elizabeth Russman
Grace Theisen
Kim Tran
Brittany Walker
Piano Man
Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again
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Five Students Selected for the NMEA Nebraska All- Four Freshmen Selected for the Singing Youth of
Nebraska Honor Choir
State Ensembles
Luke Bender
Garrett Reese
Derek Richard
Justin Richard
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Rose Seeman
Each year, over 2000 of the best high school musicians in the
state audition for the Nebraska All-State Ensembles (Band, Chorus, Jazz Band and Orchestra) which are sponsored by the Nebraska Music Educators Association (NMEA). Selection as a
member of one of these groups is one of the highest musical
honors attainable in Nebraska and speaks volumes to these students’ talent, passion and preparation to make it into the select
group.
Pius X students selected for the 2015 All-State Chorus:
Luke Bender
Garrett Reese
Derek Richard
Justin Richard (all 3 years)
Rose Seeman
Activities for All-State took place Thursday-Saturday, November 19-21, with a public concert held on Saturday, November 21,
at the Lied Center for the Performing Arts on the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln campus. For more information, visit
www.nmeanebraska.org.
Note: Selections for the All-State Band, Jazz Band, and Orchestra have not been announced at the time of this publication.
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Derek Richard Selected for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) All-National Honor
Ensembles
The NAfME All-National Honor Ensembles
represent the top performing high school musicians in the United States. The NAfME AllDerek Richard
National Honor Ensembles are represented in
Photo courtesy of
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the following components: Concert Band,
Mixed Choir, Symphony Orchestra, and Jazz Ensemble.
Photos courtesy of Pegasus School Images
The Nebraska Choral Director’s Association is sponsoring the
tenth biannual Singing Youth Of Nebraska Honor Choir for students in grades 7-9. This event will be held Saturday, January
23, 2016, at the Performing Arts Center of North Platte High
School in North Platte. The 120 most gifted seventh, eighth, and
ninth grade singers from across the state were selected to participate in this choir. Freshmen representing Pius X High School are
Liam Kreikemeier, Zachary Martin, Rebekah Sweeney, and
Katelyn Schmid. To be eligible, participants were asked to sing
My Country ‘Tis Of Thee acappella in the correct key and to
stay in that key. They were also asked to prepare an excerpt. For
more information, visit www.nebraskachoral.org.
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WordStruck’s ThunderBoo Contest
- submitted by Sally Burt This past Halloween, the Pius X Writing Resource Center and WordStruck hosted the 3rd
Annual ThunderBoo Scary Story Contest. Students were invited to submit art, photography,
music, poetry, mini-movies, poetry reading videos, or any other form of literacy keeping with
the scary story theme. Cash prizes were offered
Brandon Bui
Courtesy of Pegasus
to the 1st through 4th place winners, and stuSchool Images
dents earned the opportunity to be published on
the WordStruck website.
First Place Winner
Jonathon Gutierrez
Erika Casarin
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Derek Richard, junior, represented Pius X High School in the
Bass 2 Mixed Choir. The ensembles participated in rehearsals
and other activities Sunday, October 25, through Tuesday, October 27, then performed at the historic Grand Ole Opry House in
Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, October 28, under the
baton of leaders in the field of music education.
Those selected must be in grade 10, 11, or 12, during the 20152016 school year, a member of his or her school’s choral, string,
or instrumental ensemble corresponding with the ensemble for
which the application was made, and receive endorsement from
his or her ensemble director. The applicants prepare a 2-minute
music video audition of the piece they used for their all-state
audition. The final determination of eligibility for the AllNational Honor Ensemble program is made by the student’s
state Music Education Association (MEA). For more information, visit www.nafme.org.
Runners Up
Brandon Bui
Erika Casarin
Noah Mettler
Reagan Scott
Jonathon Gutierrez
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To see these winning entries along with all of
the creative work by our students, please visit
www.wordstruck.net.
Noah Mettler
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Additional Thunderboo participants who were
published on the WordStruck website:
Reagan Scott
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Mariana Tines
Damon Barr
Khanh Nguyen
Anna Wennakamp
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Students Place 2nd at UNO’s Math Competition
- submitted by Chara Eckery -
Speech Team
- submitted by Nolan DeWispelare -
Friday, November 6, 2015
The Pius X Speech Team had a successful start to the 2015-2016
season.
Courtesy of Chara Eckery
Left to Right: (Back Row) David Huynh, Huy Truong, David Tines, Nick
Dean, Mrs. Eckery (Front Row) Tracy Nguyen, Lisa Vu, Khanh Nguyen,
Brendan Plummer
The team won the team championship at the Millard North Novice tournament on Friday, November 6. Individual medalists
included:
A group of 8 students from Pius X participated at the University
of Nebraska-Omaha’s Problem Solving Competition on Friday,
Abby Horner
1st Impromptu Speaking
October 30. The competition consisted of 3 individual competiRebekah Sweeney 1st Original Oratory
tions, a team competition, and a speed competition.
Nick McConnell
2nd Poetry
All students began with the proof competition where they had to
Abby Horner
3rd Poetry
answer 4 questions in 45 minutes. They had to justify each anStella Morehouse
3rd Impromptu Speaking
swer. The second part consisted of 20 multiple choice questions
Peter Cao
4th Extemporaneous Speaking
to be answered in 45 minutes. The third part consisted of 8 target
Stella Morehouse
6th Humorous Interpretation.
questions. These were given to the students 2 at a time with a 10
minute time limit given for each of the four pairs of questions.
For the target portion, only the final answer was submitted. The
questions covered topics such as Geometry, Combinatorics, Algebra, Number Theory, and general problem solving in Mathematics.
After lunch was the team competition. We had two teams, each
consisting of 4 students. They attempted to answer 10 problem
solving questions together in 40 minutes. The last portion of the
contest was the speed contest. We had two students compete in
the speed contest.
Team 1 - Highest Score in Division
Tracy Nguyen (Sr)
David Tines (Sr)
At Bellevue West on Saturday, November 7, the team placed 4th Lisa Vu (Jr)
Nick Dean (Sr)
and individual medalists were:
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Monica Marsolek
Emily O’Gara
Philip Turner
Monica Marsolek
Abby Nelson
1st
5th
5th
5th
6th
Informative Speaking
Impromptu Speaking
Extemporaneous Speaking
Humorous Interpretation
Extemporaneous Speaking
The Speech Team hosted the Pius X Invite on Saturday, November 21, welcoming students from schools across Nebraska.
Up next for the Bolts are tournaments at:
Norris
Lincoln High
Lincoln Southeast
Saturday December 5
Friday
December 11
Friday
December 18
Team 2
David Huyhn (So)
Brendan Plummer (So)
Khanh Nguyen (Jr)
Huy Truong (Jr)
Individual Competitions
Lisa Vu (Jr)
2nd Proof Competition
4th
Free Response
4th
Multiple Choice
11th Grade
11th Grade
11th Grade
Tracy Nguyen
3rd
Proof Competition
12th Grade
Overall, Pius placed 2nd in our division, losing by only 0.75
points.
Students wishing to join the Speech Team should see Mr.
Pius X students were coached by Pius X math instructor Chara
DeWispelare in Room 211.
Eckery.
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Football Team Wins District B-5 Playoffs & Advances Through Class B State Quarterfinals
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District B-5 Playoffs - 1st Place
Friday, October 23
Beatrice - Crete - Lincoln Pius X (6-3) - Norris
Class B State Football Playoff (First Round)
Friday, October 30 - Pius X (6-3) vs Northwest (6-3)
Pius X won 14-0
Class B State Football Playoffs (Quarterfinals)
Friday, November 6 - Pius X vs Omaha Skutt
Omaha Skutt won 17-0
Class B State Football Playoffs (Semifinals)
Friday, November 13 - Elkhorn South vs Omaha Skutt
Elkhorn South won 28-24
Class B State Football Championships
Monday, November 23 @ UNL’s Memorial Stadium
Elkhorn South vs Aurora
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Varsity Football Team
Since the opening of Pius
X in 1955, there have
only been two head football coaches: Vince Aldrich and Tim Aylward.
On Monday, November 9,
Coach Aylward, who played for Aldrich in high school and succeeded him later as Head Football Coach, informed his team that
he was stepping down after 31 years. Aylward leaves the position after posting a 7-4 record this season in which the team advanced to the state quarterfinal playoffs. There are currently no
plans for his replacement. Aylward will continue in his role at
Pius X as Activities Director.
As Pius X’s Head Football Coach, Aylward posts a 204-111
record (.647 winning percentage), led the Thunderbolts to the
playoffs 22 times, and won four state championships (1995,
1997, 1998, and 2004).
Sources:
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BOYS CLASS A STATE RESULTS
Kearney Country Club
Friday, October 23
12 Teams
97 Athletes
2015 PIUS X BOYS CROSS COUNTRY STATE TEAM
Coach George O'Boyle
12th Place Jared Yost
SR
5:09
16:37.9
23rd Place Tyler Taubenheim
SO
5:19
16:54.6
24th Place Riley Ward
JR
5:08
16:55.7
45th Place Jack Goeden
JR
5:21
17:24.8
71st Place Bryce Holcomb
JR
5:28
17:55.1
81st Place Mitchell Grosserode SR
5:27
18:09.1
88th Place Thomas Krick
SR
5:30
18:44.5
BOYS CLASS A STATE TEAM RESULTS
1st Place Millard West
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2nd Place Fremont
100
3rd Place Omaha Creighton Prep
121
4th Place Omaha Westside
134
5th Place Lincoln Southeast
142
6th Place Papillion-La Vista
146
7th Place Papillion-La Vista South
148
8th Place Lincoln Pius X
151
9th Place Omaha Burke
205
10th Place Lincoln North Star
233
11th Place Lincoln Southwest
277
12th Place Norfolk
280
GIRLS CLASS A STATE RESULTS
Kearney Country Club
Friday, October 23
12 Teams
102 Athletes
2015 PIUS X GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY STATE TEAM
Coach George O'Boyle
5th Place
Willa Koenig
SR
5:51
19:28.6
8th Place
Ellie Beiermann
SR
6:01
19:42.9
11th Place
Alexandra Pace
JR
6:13
19:51.7
42nd Place Natalie Schieuer
JR
6:23
21:03.5
59th Place
Ellen Budell
JR
6:22
21:27.1
65th Place
Elizabeth Boes
SO
6:25
21:39.3
100th Place Alexandra Beckman SR
6:22
24:58.4
GIRLS CLASS A STATE TEAM RESULTS
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place
7th Place
8th Place
9th Place
10th Place
11th Place
12th Place
Papillion-La Vista South
Millard West
Lincoln Pius X
Omaha Central
Kearney
Omaha Burke
Norfolk
Omaha South
Omaha Marian
Millard North
Omaha Westside
Lincoln East
78
85
95
127
149
174
186
192
211
213
235
254
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Volleyball Team Ends Season at A-3 Districts
www.nsaahome.org
Wednesday, November 4
District A-3 Volleyball @ Papillion-LaVista High School
Pius X (13-24) vs. Millard South (16-22)
Millard South won 3-2
Varsity
Alexis Bryant
Kelsey Daberkow
Jenna Dolezal
Emma Finder
Maddie Grendahl
Kathleen Medill
Abigail Noel
Brittany Ohnoutka
Regan Taubenheim
Junior Varsity
Morgan Christensen
Kayla Dodson
Alexa Easley
Abbey Maul
Lindsay Nottlemann
Cassidy Plooster
Aspen Rolfes
Caitlin Vancura
Karly Wieser
Reserve
Ashley Beckman
Ashlynn Dodd
Kayla Dolezal
Emma Gabel
Grace Gokie
Brianna Gonifas
Jayden Greisen
Delaney Humm
Anna McLain
Kloee Sander
Maggie Stamper
Emma Sutko
Student Assistants
Adam Zastrow
Lucy Bryant
Clare Ellerbee
Coaches
Katie Wenz - Varsity Head
Abby Burt - JV Head
Grace Raun - Reserve Head
Marie Foley
Brianna Golka
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Willa Koenig will r un Cr oss Countr y and par ticipate in
Track & Field at the University
of Nebraska-Omaha. The daughter of Bret and Emily Koenig,
Willa will pursue a degree in
Engineering. Her Pius X coach
was George O’Boyle. Other information about the UNO Mavericks and Koenig’s high school
accomplishments includes:
- submitted by Deb Hoge -
University of Nebraska-Omaha
Conference Affiliation – The Summit League
Division – NCAA Division I
Athletic Honors
Class B Cross Country State Champion in 2014
Part of State Championship Cross Country Teams in 2013 and 2014
6th place in the 3200m at State Track 2015
Lincoln Journal Star Prep Sports Award Nominee
Member of Super-State and Academic All-State Teams
On Wednesday, November 11, Pius X High School honored
three Class of 2016 student-athletes who have chosen to participate in collegiate athletics. The two Thunderbolt Softball players
and one Cross-Country and Track & Field runner signed their Academic Honors
letters of intent during the ceremony held at 11:30 a.m. in the 4.0 GPA
school's Performing Arts Center and in front of fellow students, Member of National Honor Society
Outstanding Student in Physics Award
coaches, faculty/staff, family members, and guests.
Regents Scholarship to UNO
MacKenzie Helman will play Softball at South Dakota State
University in Brookings, S.D. As Morgan Shipley will play Softball at Nebr aska Wesleyan
University in Lincoln. As a mema Jackrabbit, she will pursue a
ber of the Prairie Wolves, she
degree in Exercise Science and
will pursue a degree in PrePhysical Therapy. Her Pius X
Medicine. Her Pius X softball
softball coach was Don Rempe,
coach was Don Rempe, and she
and she is the daughter of Tim
is the daughter of Tim and Geri
and Annette Helman. Other inforShipley. Other information about
mation about the SDSU Jackrabthe NWU Prairie Wolves and
bits
and
Helman’s
high
school
Shipley’s high school accomaccomplishments includes:
plishments includes:
South Dakota State University – Brookings, South Dakota
Nebraska Wesleyan University – Lincoln, Nebraska
Conference Affiliation – The Summit League
Conference Affiliation – Iowa Intercollegiate Conference
Division – NCAA Division I
Division – NCAA Division III
Athletic Honors
Athletic Honors
Softball
Member of 2012 State Championship Softball Team
Honorable Mention All-State: Lincoln Journal Star (2013-2015)
Honorable Mention All-State: Omaha World Herald (2013-2014)
Lincoln All-City Softball Team: Lincoln Journal Star (2013-2014)
Lincoln Pius X Single-Season Doubles Record: 19
Lincoln Pius X Career Doubles Record: 38 (tied)
Basketball
Member of 2014 State Runner-Up Basketball Team
Member of 2015 State Championship Basketball Team
Honorable Mention All-State: Lincoln Journal Star (2015)
Honorable Mention All-State: Omaha World Herald (2015)
Soccer
All-City in Softball in 2014
Honorable Mention All-State in Softball in 2013 and 2014
Second Team Super-State in 2015
Class A First Team All-State in 2015
Letter Winner in Softball in 2013, 2014, and 2015
Letter Winner in Soccer in 2014 and 2015
Academic Honors
Academic All-State in Softball in 2014
4.0 GPA Acknowledgement in 2013, 2014, and 2015
Pius X High School National Honor Society in 2014 and 2015
Pius X High School Gold Honor Roll in 2013, 2014, and 2015
Member of 2013 State Semi-Finalist Team
Member of 2014 State Semi-Finalist Team
Honorable Mention All-State: Lincoln Journal Star (2014)
Honorable Mention All-State: Omaha World Herald (2014)
Track & Field
Placed in numerous meets
Academic Honors
Lincoln Pius X Honor Roll (2014, 2015)
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Pius X Booster Club Thanks You For Your Support
Many thanks to the 2015-16 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 and Carin Appleget
Brent and Tammy Bunz
Capital City Lock and Key
CHI Health
Custom Concrete
Scott and Jane Felber
Aaron and Leslie Frank
Genesis Orthodontics
Ward and Jeanne Greisen
Hi-Way Diner
Matthew and Erin Schepers
Kaela and Dave Stamper
Stockwell Pharmacy
Tim and Jenny Stonehocker
Union Bank & Trust
Dan and Jill Vodicka
Ann and Tom Wackel
Tom and Sandy Wieser
GREEEN LEVEL - $200 or more
Derek and Kim Aldridge
Rod and Michele Arndt
Jeff and Nancy Asselin
Greg and Kim Coffey
Mike and Kari Eskens
Terry and Lisa Heimes
Bob and Cheri Hellem
Knaus Family
Joe and Ruthie Maguire
Gene and Beth Nickman
Tom and Jennifer Nottlemann
Kelley and Beth Rawlings
Kevin and Chananne Slepicka
Patrick and Sharon Spethman
Harvey Swanson
J.J. and Renee Yost
BLACK LEVEL - $100 or more
Curtis and Michele Abendroth
Ron and Becki Ackermann
John and Tasha Arrigo
Mark and Michelle Aylor
Richard and Amanda Baier
Dustin and Jocelyn Bailey
Chad and Mary Baker
Mike and Kimberly Barrett
Paul and Michelle Birkel
Steve and Tricia Burt
Chris and Stacy Cerio
Cory and Jenni Christiansen
Alan and Mary Crook
Kurt and Patty Daberkow
Randy and Brenda Deahn
Kent E and Lois J Dodson
Russ and Brenda Dolezal
Steve and Jamie Engstrom
Phil and Ann Hovis
Duane and Mary Hugo
Gregg and Sheri Jablonski
Dave and Kate Jarecke
Chad and Cheryl Kearns
Joe and Deb Kerr
Sue Kirkpatrick
Jeff and Kathy Krinke
Jerome and Karen Linderman
Todd and Sarah Long
Roger and Michele Maly
Scott and Denise McLain
Kelly Ann and John Morehouse
Jered and Jamie Morris
Mittra and Vuong Nguyen
Scott and Jackie Noel
Mike and Ginger O'Donnell
Jody and John Olsson
James and Amy Pelowski
Paul and Trish Petersen
Mark and Michelle Pieper
Stacy and Rhonda Plooster
Larry and Kristy Punteney
Chris and Teresa Raun
Jim and Jolene Ritzman
Doris and Bryan Robertson
Kevin and Heidi Schieuer
Mark and Cindy Schilmoeller
Quirt and Susan Scott
Michael and Brenda Sebek
Kyle and Jen Steffen
Tim and Lynn Sweeney
Lance and Barbara Wagner
Bert and Sue Wilkinson
Rick and Lori Wordekemper
Steven and Patricia Zeleski
WHITE LEVEL - $25 or more
Steve and Lisa Andersen
Tim and Janel Andreasen
Tony and Chris Arndt
Tim and Gaylene Aylward
Rob and Koni Barie
Michael and Donna Barnes
Sean and Stephanie Barry
Mike and Angela Barry
Ryan and Christy Beckman
Rob and Magdalena Benton
Kathy and John Berrick
Jim and Kristi Bertrand
Dan and Monica Blankenau
Dave and Kelly Brakenhoff
Jim and Judy Brichacek
Dick and Melanie Cassidy
Brian Cevaca
Kevin and Laurie Clark
Bob and Becky Codr
Ryan Paul and Jamie Cunningham
Nolan and Ashley DeWispelare
Patrick and Rhonda Dodson
Paul and Hillary Dodson
Jeff and Kim Dostal
Robert and Mandy Finder
Karen and Jim Francis
Mike and Susan Foley
Cindy Foy
Michael and Mary Kay Gaura
Matt and Mary Kay Gillan
Joann Grosserode
Dave and Carol Hall
Jim and Teresa Hansen
Kurt and Mary Heimbrecht
Michael and Monica Henkenius
Wayne and Deb Hoge
Scott and Arlene Horky
Steve and Sonya Jambor
Todd and Nancy Jarchow
Jeremie and Jamie Kerkman
Corrie Kistler
Larry and Renee Kolbush
Chuck and Kaye Kreikemeier
Mike and Mary Kay Kreikemeier
Dan and Susan Krick
Mike and Karen Kucera
Barbara Kwapnoski
Todd and Staci Leber
Michelle Liesch
Kyle and Dorci Mabie
Brent and Tosha Mansheim
Dan and Karen Marsh
Jeff and Kris Maul
Don and Deb Mazour
Larry and Shana McClellen
John and Cindy McDermott
Mark and Beth McElroy
David and Mary Beth McWilliams
Steve and Colleen Medill
Scott and Michaela Miller
Jake Moore
Kevin and Christy Naumann
Greg and Brenda Nepper
Jimmer and Susan Noel
David and Margaret Novacek
Brian and Linda Ohnoutka
Michele and Troy Ott
Andy and Gina Petersen
Robert and Shelly Pick
Theresa (Terry) Preister
Dale and Karen Pribnow
Bob and Donna Rau
Rich and Mary Beth Rice
Eric and Therese Sack
Dale and Suzie Schlautman
Kevin and Heather Schlautman
Tammie and Ronald Scholz
Tom and Cheryl Seib
Scott and Colleen Sims
Aaron and Andrea Skaw
Doug and Tracy Smith
Curt and Lisa Staab
Jeff and Kerri Strizek
Dan and Shelly Sullivan
Ron and Kris Swanson
Clint and Nancy Taubenheim
Brian and Michelle Thavenet
Dale and Kim Theisen
Jim and Linda Tucker
Rich and Marilyn Twehous
Greg and Deana Unger
James and Raina Volkmer
Jerry and Christina Vrbka
Vince and Jennifer Ward
Darrell and Karen Wilhelm
Alesia and Brandon Zaruba
Dave and Luann Zastrow
Julie Zimmerman
Troy and Jenny Zornes
2015-16 Booster Club Board
Fr. James Meysenburg (Chair)
Tim Aylward (Chair)
Jake Moore (Chair)
Rob and Koni Barie (President)
Ron and Becki Ackermann
Tim and Janel Andreasen
Andrew and Carin Appleget
Rob and Magdalena Benton
Bob and Becky Codr
Scott and Jane Felber
Duane and Mary Hugo
Mark and Beth McElroy
Tom and Jennifer Nottlemann
Chris and Teresa Raun
Troy and Jenny Zornes
[updated 11-3-15]
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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

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
December 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Uniform Shop Open
3:35-4pm
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Thursday
Friday
Saturday
3
4
Uniform Shop Open
3:35-4pm
First Friday
First Saturday
Advent Service 9:32am
Uniform Shop Open
9-11am
Swimming & Diving
4pm -B/G @ Brownell
Talbot
Sotto Voce Choir @ St.
Teresa’s Performance
Basketball 4:30/6pm
G/JV/V@ Waverly
One-Act Preview
4:30pm
5
Speech @ Norris 8am
Wrestling 8:30am
V/JV/FR @ Pius X
Swimming & Diving
9am B/G @
Beatrice YMCA
Basketball 4:30/7:45pm
B/JV/V @ Waverly
One-Act Performance
@ Lincoln High 12pm
Basketball 5/6:30pm
B/G/JV vs South Sioux
City
Basketball 5/6:30pm
G/B/V vs South Sioux
City
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2nd Sunday of Advent
PLC Start 9am
Choir Christmas
Concert 3pm
Basketball 6/7:30pm
G/B/FR vs Beatrice
No School (Immaculate
Conception)
Swimming & Diving
4:30pm B @ Omaha
Bryan
Uniform Shop Open
3:35-4pm
Mass for Friends of
Pius X 6:30am
Speech @ Creighton
Prep 8am
Wrestling 5pm FR @
LNE
Advent Service 9:32am
Wrestling 9am JV @
Omaha Skutt
Basketball 7pm B/R @
LNS
Basketball 4:30pm
B/G/JV vs Norris
Basketball 6/7:45pm
G/B/V vs Norris
Speech @ LH 3pm
Wrestling 3:30pm V @
Omaha South
Swimming & Diving
11am B/G @ Columbus
Aquatic Center
Basketball 6/7:45pm G/JV/V vs Seward
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
3rd Sunday of Advent
PLC Start 9am
Band Christmas Concert
2pm
Basketball 6pm G/R vs
Gretna
Senior Service Hours
due
Final Exams
8:15-11:40am
Periods 1-3
Final Exams
8:15-11:40am
Periods 4-6
Final Exams
8:15-10:40am
Periods 7-8
Wrestling 9am JV @
Wahoo
Basketball 6/7:30pm
G/B/FR vs Fremont
Speech @ LSE 3pm
Basketball 7:30pm B/R
vs York
Registration Deadline
for March for Life
Uniform Shop Open
3:35-4pm
Wrestling 6:30/7pm
JV/V vs Omaha
Westside
Basketball 6/7:30pm
B/JV/V @ Seward
Diving 4:30/5pm G/B/V
@ Elkhorn Common
Ground Swimming
Facility
Wrestling 6:30/7pm
JV/V vs LE
Basketball 6/7:45pm
G/JV/V @ Beatrice
Basketball 9/10:30am
B/G/FR @ Norris
Wrestling 9am V @
Wahoo
Swimming 10am B/G
@ Elkhorn Common
Ground Swimming
Facility
Basketball 2/3:30pm
B/JV/V vs Elkhorn
South
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
4th Sunday of Advent
No School
No School
No School
No School
No School
NSAA Activities Moratorium
Christmas Day
27
28
29
30
31
The Holy Family of
Jesus, Mary and Joseph
No School
No School
No School
No School
Basketball TBD B/G/V
@ Gretna
Basketball TBD B/G/V
@ Gretna
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Food Service
Food Service
Tini Van-Oehlertz, M.S., R.D. manages and operates
the Food Service Program for Pius X. Contact her at
[email protected] or (402) 488-0931.
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Christmas Meal - Thursday, December 10
Join us for our Christmas feast which will include Baked Ham,
Parsley Buttered Potatoes, Green Bean Supreme, Cranberry
Sauce, Wheat Roll, Fruit & Vegetable Bar, and Milk.
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Finals Week Breakfast Schedule - No Lunch
Finals are Wednesday-Friday, December 17-19. Hot breakfast
will be served 7:15-10:15 a.m. each morning to help you get
through your exams. Lunch will NOT be served these three days
due to the early dismissal.
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Special Diet Meals
If your student has a medical diagnosis that requires a modified
menu, please contact Tini Van-Oehlertz, M.S., R.D. A medical
statement form with your physician’s signature is required by
the USDA.
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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].
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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 must be a serving of fruit.
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Service After School (S.A.S.) - 3-4 p.m.
Déjà vu entrées are $1.00 or less.
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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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Deposits For Food Service Accounts
The kiosk in the Commons does not accept bills larger than $20.
Deposits of checks and cash are accepted in the front office. Be
sure to indicate the student’s name on all checks and ask for a
receipt. There is a fee for deposits at www.myschoolbucks.com.
Questions? Contact Karen Francis at [email protected] or
(402) 488-0931.
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Monitor Food Service Accounts @ MySchoolBucks.com
Even if your family does not use this site to deposit money, parents are encouraged to create a secure online account to follow
their students’ purchase history.
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A “TINI” Fact
If you buy snacks and leave them on your counter you are bound
to eat more than if they are hidden away in your pantry.
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- submitted by Tini Van-Oehlertz, M.S., R.D. Expect at least 3 megatrends to hang around
for another year. Roughly three out of four
Chefs’ Council respondents say they will
voluntarily add healthier comfort food, more
plant-based dishes, and customization to the
menu.
Plant foods will grow in creativity as the Know-Your-Farmer
program continues where local and seasonal produce is prominent, grains are included with greens, and vegetables are used in
place of rice, pasta, and potatoes. For example: grated cauliflower for rice, zucchini ribbons for noodles, and celery roots for
potatoes.
The top 10 cuisines that will take off: Angolan, Appalachian,
Brazilian, Cuban, Indian, Mexiroccan (Mexican/Moroccan),
Peruvian, Russian, South African Barbecue, and Tunesian.
Items to try in 2016: Adobo , Asian Carp, Curry Paste, Dragon
Fruit, Duck Wings, Fiddlehead Ferns, Jackfruit, Microgreens,
Persimmons, Pressed Lemons, Red Rice, and Za’atar Spice.
Health trends in 2016…..
 77% no GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)
 67% Antibiotic-free
 61% Gluten-free
 58% of Chefs see bowls expanding in 2016
Source: Patricia Cole, Food Service Director Magazine, Oct. 15, 2015
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Eating Right Isn’t Complicated
- submitted by Tini Van-Oehlertz, M.S., R.D. Eating right does not have to be
complicated – simply begin to incorporate a healthy eating plan into
your daily routine. These recommendations from the Dietary
Guidelines for Americans can help get you started: (1). Emphasize fruit, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat, or fat-free milk
and milk products (2). Include lean meats, poultry, fish , beans,
eggs, and nuts (3). Make sure your diet is low in saturated fats,
trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, and added sugars.
Make your Calories Count
Think nutrient-rich rather than “good” or “bad” foods. The majority of your food choices should be packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients, lower in calories. Making smart
food choices can help you stay healthy, manage your weight,
and be physically active.
Focus on Variety
Eat a variety of foods from all of the food groups to get the nutrients your body needs. Fruits and vegetables can be fresh, frozen, or canned. Eat more dark green vegetables such as leafy
greens and broccoli and orange vegetables including carrots and
sweet potatoes. Vary your protein choices with more fish, beans,
and peas. Eat at least 3 ounces of whole-grain cereal, breads,
crackers, rice, or pasta every day.
Know Your Facts
Look for foods low in saturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol
to help reduce your risk of heart disease. Most of the fats you eat
should be monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Check the
Nutrition Facts panel on food labels for total fat and saturated
fat.
Source: American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, March 18, 2014
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CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
Menu - December 2015
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
December 1
December 2
December 3
December 4
Hot Breakfast
Pancake Sausage On A Stick
Hot Breakfast
Breakfast Pizza
Hot Breakfast
Breakfast Sandwich
Hot Breakfast
French Toast Sticks
Lunch
Beef Mostaccioli
California Wraps
Mixed Vegetable
Garlic Bread
Lunch
Meal in a Bowl
Wheat Roll
Lunch
BBQ Pork/Wheat Bun
Chicken Tetrazzini
Chef’s Choice Vegetable
Hot Cinnamon Apples
Lunch
Cheesy Bread with Marinara
Fish Sandwich/Wheat Bun
Broccoli
Spinach & Romaine Salad
December 7
December 8
December 9
December 10
December 11
Hot Breakfast
Breakfast Burrito
No School
Hot Breakfast
Turkey Breakfast Slider
Hot Breakfast
Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Toast
Hot Breakfast
French Toast/PB/Syrup
Lunch
Lunch
Chicken Patty Wheat Bun
Chef’s Choice Soup
Yogurt Muffin Fruit Plate
Meadow Lane Vegetables
Corn Bread Muffin
Thursday
Lunch
Christmas Dinner
Baked Ham
Parsley Buttered Potatoes
Green Bean Supreme
Cranberry Sauce
Wheat Roll
Friday
Lunch
Mafalda Pasta with Marinara
Cheese Stick
Meatless Chef Salad
Spring Blend Vegetables
Wheat Roll
December 14
December 15
December 16
December 17
December 18
Hot Breakfast
Breakfast Turkey Sliders
Hot Breakfast
Scrambled Eggs & Ham, Bagel
Lunch
Tacos
Hard or Soft Shell
Fixin Bar
Refried Beans
Lunch
Chef’s Choice Pizza
Spinach & Romaine Salad
Hot Breakfast
7:15-10:15 a.m.
Breakfast Sandwich
Hot Breakfast
7:15-10:15 a.m.
Pancake Sausage On A Stick
Hot Breakfast
7:15-10:15 a.m.
Chef’s Choice Breakfast
No Lunch
Final Exams (Periods 1-3)
8:15-11:40 a.m.
No Lunch
8:15-11:40 a.m.
No Lunch
8:15-10:40 a.m.
December 21
December 22
December 23
December 24
December 25
No School
No School
No School
No School
No School
December 28
December 29
December 30
December 31
No School
No School
No School
No School

December 2015

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Overture to William Tell, by Rossini, transcription by Liszt, Courtesy

St. Pius X Parish

Why Do We Teach?

January 2014