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),
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
PODCAST: Cutting the rope in preparation of Easter
Tanner Lockhorn ’12 spoke at our final Lenten prayer service, encouraging students to let go of past wrongs, and know
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
Matt Novotny ’03
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. I’m currently a letter carrier employed at USPS. I’ve
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
Matt Novotny ’03
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. I’m currently a letter carrier employed at USPS. I’ve
Thad Aerts ’93
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. I’m the managing partner at Boiler Brewing Company in
Mat Bickley ’93
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. I am the Sr. Director of Warranty Operations at
Todd McCown ’93
Current title and workplace: I am Vice President of Sales for Buckle, Inc. I’ve been with Buckle since I was
Patrick Dodd ’93
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. I run my own residential real estate business, OMD!
Kelly (Bringman) ’83 Baumgartner
What is your current title and organization? Describe what you do. Currently I am a Special Education Resource teacher at
Erich Nickman ’12
Erich Nickman’12 and his wife Cynthia were married at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in
Savannah Hanus ’16 and TJ Hansen ’17
Savannah Hanus ’16 and TJ Hansen ’17 were married on June 4, 2022, at St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center. They
Phil Turner ’18 and Mary (McManus) Turner ’17
Phil Turner ’18 and Mary (McManus) Turner ’17 welcomed their first baby Martin on August 24, 2022.
