Connor Maly ’15
Connor Maly ’15 and Erinn (formerly Ms. Black) were married on June 16, 2023 in Virginia on the Feast of
Bree Ackermann ’14
Bree Ackermann ’14 married Josh Spenner on June 10, 2023 at North American Martyrs in Lincoln, NE. Bree is the
Robert “Bo” Haug ’11
Robert “Bo” Haug ’11 received his BA from UNL and his AAS in Mortuary Science from the Kansas City School
Ashley (Haug) ’09 Bush
Ashley (Haug) ’09 and husband, Dr. Garrett Bush welcomed their 3rd daughter Hunter Joy. She joins her big sisters, Sloan
Mary (McManus) ’17 and Philip Turner ’18
Mary (McManus) ’17 and Philip Turner ’18 welcomed their second baby boy, Oliver in October. He joins his older brother
Caroline (Haug) ’07 Velting
Caroline (Haug) ’07 and husband Ben Velting have a son, Banner Thomas Velting.
Noah Witkowicz ’02
Noah Witkowicz ’02 has started a new position as Director of Internal Audit at Nelnet. He and his wife Erica
Maggie (Reese) ’17 and Robert ’17 Kirkpatrick
Maggie (Reese) ’17 and Robert ’17 Kirkpatrick welcomed their baby girl, Eloise Catherine Kirkpatrick on August 24th, 2023, weighing in
Molly and Matt ’09 Wallish
Molly and Matt ’09 Wallish welcomed their baby boy, George Francis Wallish on November 12, 2023. He joins his big
Emma (McDermott) ’19 and Seth ’19 Miller
Emma (McDermott) ’19 and Seth ’19 Miller welcomed their baby boy, Gregory “Rory” Jude Miller on November 10, 2023, weighing
Emma Scholtes ’17 and Derek Kolbush ’17
Emma Scholtes ’17 and Derek Kolbush ’17 were married on May 27, 2023, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Lincoln,
Lauren Dion ’16 and Daniel Cerio ’17
Lauren Dion ’16 and Daniel Cerio ’17 were married on November 5th, 2022, at St. Peter’s Church in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Lauren Bruning ’15 Graves
Lauren Bruning (’15) and Aaron Graves were married on September 23, 2023 in Lincoln Nebraska, just two days after getting
Emily Pick ’16
Emily Pick ’16 and Ben Sidner were married August 26th at the Newman Center in Lincoln. Both work at ConAgra
Jackson Kessler ’23 and Sam Hoiberg ’21
Two Pius X alumni – Jackson Kessler ’23 (#3) and Sam Hoiberg ’21 (#1), squared off in a pre-season exhibition
Jim Biggs, Mary Eileen Bartlett Wolf and George Bennett – Class of ’64
Jim Biggs, Mary Eileen Bartlett Wolf and George Bennett all graduated from Pius X in 1964 and went on to
Connor Maly ’15
Connor Maly ’15 and Erinn (formerly Ms. Black) married on June 16, 2023 in Virginia on the Feast of the
Daniel Blake ’10
Daniel Blake ’10 has a new position as Structural Engineer at Concrete Industries, Inc. He designs buildings, precast concrete elements
Morgan (Bideaux) Montanez ’13 and Trey Montanez ’12
Morgan (Bideaux) Montanez ’13 and Trey Montanez ’12 welcomed a baby boy, Beaux Michael Montanez on February 10th, 2023.
Jill (Benes) Rolfson ’11
Jill (Benes) Rolfson ’11 and her husband, Joseph Rolfson was overjoyed to welcome their little boy, Bennett James Rolfson, on
Bill Swope’83
Bill Swope (1983) was promoted to Survey/Geospatial Technical Leader for Halff Associates, Inc., of Richardson, Texas in June 2023. Bill
Patrick Dodd ’93
Patrick’s passion for performing was ignited thanks to his mother’s unwavering support. Encouraged by her, he reluctantly auditioned for his
Mike & Karen Murphy
Mike grew up in Grand Island, Nebraska, and is an alumnus of Grand Island Central Catholic High School. Karen is
Nancy Childs ’69
“I began kindergarten at Holy Family (now Cathedral of the Risen Christ) in the fall of 1956. At the time
Msgr. John Perkinton ’75
This award is presented in appreciation of Msgr. John Perkinton ’75, whose exemplary service in Catholic education and leadership in
Paul Wurtz ’15
Paul Wurtz ’15 started as an internal medicine resident at the Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston in
Jared Sasse ’16
Jared Sasse ’16 has accepted a new role as the Leasing and Marketing Manager at Trinitas Ventures. He’ll be overseeing
Erin Ott ’19
Erin Ott ’19 graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration with a Marketing emphasis,
Jenna Peck ’19
Jenna Peck ’19 graduation from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. She has
Caitlin Wojtasek ’09
Caitlin Wojtasek ’09 is now the Operations Coordinator at Golden Eagle Creative (where her husband John ’08 is the owner),
Ashley (Haug) ’09 Bush
Ashley (Haug) ’09 and husband, Dr. Garrett Bush welcomed their 3rd daughter Hunter Joy. She joins her big sisters, Sloan
Mary (McManus) ’17 and Philip Turner ’18
Mary (McManus) ’17 and Philip Turner ’18 welcomed their second baby boy, Oliver in October. He joins his older brother
Caroline (Haug) ’07 Velting
Caroline (Haug) ’07 and husband Ben Velting have a son, Banner Thomas Velting.
Noah Witkowicz ’02
Noah Witkowicz ’02 has started a new position as Director of Internal Audit at Nelnet. He and his wife Erica
Maggie (Reese) ’17 and Robert ’17 Kirkpatrick
Maggie (Reese) ’17 and Robert ’17 Kirkpatrick welcomed their baby girl, Eloise Catherine Kirkpatrick on August 24th, 2023, weighing in
Molly and Matt ’09 Wallish
Molly and Matt ’09 Wallish welcomed their baby boy, George Francis Wallish on November 12, 2023. He joins his big
Emma (McDermott) ’19 and Seth ’19 Miller
Emma (McDermott) ’19 and Seth ’19 Miller welcomed their baby boy, Gregory “Rory” Jude Miller on November 10, 2023, weighing
Emma Scholtes ’17 and Derek Kolbush ’17
Emma Scholtes ’17 and Derek Kolbush ’17 were married on May 27, 2023, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Lincoln,
Lauren Dion ’16 and Daniel Cerio ’17
Lauren Dion ’16 and Daniel Cerio ’17 were married on November 5th, 2022, at St. Peter’s Church in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Lauren Bruning ’15 Graves
Lauren Bruning (’15) and Aaron Graves were married on September 23, 2023 in Lincoln Nebraska, just two days after getting
Emily Pick ’16
Emily Pick ’16 and Ben Sidner were married August 26th at the Newman Center in Lincoln. Both work at ConAgra
Jackson Kessler ’23 and Sam Hoiberg ’21
Two Pius X alumni – Jackson Kessler ’23 (#3) and Sam Hoiberg ’21 (#1), squared off in a pre-season exhibition
Jim Biggs, Mary Eileen Bartlett Wolf and George Bennett – Class of ’64
Jim Biggs, Mary Eileen Bartlett Wolf and George Bennett all graduated from Pius X in 1964 and went on to
Connor Maly ’15
Connor Maly ’15 and Erinn (formerly Ms. Black) married on June 16, 2023 in Virginia on the Feast of the
Daniel Blake ’10
Daniel Blake ’10 has a new position as Structural Engineer at Concrete Industries, Inc. He designs buildings, precast concrete elements
Morgan (Bideaux) Montanez ’13 and Trey Montanez ’12
Morgan (Bideaux) Montanez ’13 and Trey Montanez ’12 welcomed a baby boy, Beaux Michael Montanez on February 10th, 2023.
Jill (Benes) Rolfson ’11
Jill (Benes) Rolfson ’11 and her husband, Joseph Rolfson was overjoyed to welcome their little boy, Bennett James Rolfson, on
Bill Swope’83
Bill Swope (1983) was promoted to Survey/Geospatial Technical Leader for Halff Associates, Inc., of Richardson, Texas in June 2023. Bill
Paul Wurtz ’15
Paul Wurtz ’15 started as an internal medicine resident at the Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston in
Jared Sasse ’16
Jared Sasse ’16 has accepted a new role as the Leasing and Marketing Manager at Trinitas Ventures. He’ll be overseeing
Erin Ott ’19
Erin Ott ’19 graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration with a Marketing emphasis,
Jenna Peck ’19
Jenna Peck ’19 graduation from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. She has
Caitlin Wojtasek ’09
Caitlin Wojtasek ’09 is now the Operations Coordinator at Golden Eagle Creative (where her husband John ’08 is the owner),
Jude Steffen ’19
Jude Steffen ’19 graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, completed his internship at Kawasaki
Paige (Beiermann) ’09
Paige (Beiermann) ’09 and Adam Liess welcomed twin boys, Elijah Joseph and Zachary Michael, in October 2022.
Alumni priests on the move
Rev. Matthew Schilmoeller ’14 is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Lincoln, teacher at Pius X
Katie (Reinsch) ’99 and Britt ’00 Hayes
Katie (Reinsch) ’99 and Britt ’00 Hayes, welcomed Harold (Harry) John Paul Hayes, on December 29, 2022. He joins siblings
Aaron ’13 and Shelby (Chapelle) ’13 Lafler
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. Aaron is a Park Laborer for Lincoln Parks and
Alex Hain ’11 and Sarah (Tasler) Hain ’11
Alex Hain ’11 and Sarah (Tasler) Hain ’11 welcomed Bennett Russell Hain to the world on January 5th, 2023. He
Fr. Liam O’Shea-Creal ’13
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. Fr. Liam O’Shea-Creal, Parochial Vicar at St. Michael’s Catholic
