An Unexpected Gift, and a Family’s Letter of Gratitude
Michael Gonser ’81 left an incredible legacy to forever benefit Pius X students.
From the first class … to all the rest
Legacy of Alumnus from First Graduating Class, Bob O’Gara ’57, Continues to Build Students’ Futures Robert “Bob” Michael O’Gara was born April 2, 1939 in Lincoln, Nebraska. His parents, Joseph P. O’Gara and Kathryn Murphy O’Gara, provided him with the gift of a Catholic education at Blessed Sacrament Elementary School and the newly opened Pius
Tom Seib
Tom Seib is being inducted into the 2024 Pius X Athletics Hall of Fame. An award-winning educator, coach, and administrator, Tom Seib dedicated an extraordinary 46 years of service to Nebraska Catholic schools, including 36 years at Pius X High School. Tom Seib came to Nebraska from Hays, Kansas in 1974 to begin his coaching
Artie Aksamit ’74
Arthur “Artie” Aksamit ’74 was a member of the Pius X High School 1973 state championship Football team and the 1974 state championship Basketball team. Artie was a 1973 All-City selection and was All-State Running Back as a junior. He was severely injured during his first game as a senior, spending three months in a
David Easley ’98
David Easley ’98 is being inducted into the 2024 Pius X Athletics Hall of Fame. As the 11th of 12 children of George ’57 and Joanne Easley to attend Pius X and participate in athletics, David Easley developed a desire for competition and a love for the Thunderbolts at a young age. “I basically grew
Katie (Havlat) Montgomery ’03
Katie (Montgomery) Havlat ’03 Katie (Montgomery) Havlat had a highly successful basketball and soccer career at Pius X. She gives credit for her love of sports and competition to growing up with brothers who always pushed her to be better and tougher. She was surrounded by a great group of talented coaches and teammates at
1978 Football Team
The 1978 Football Team was inducted into the Pius X Athletics Hall of Fame on August 3, 2024. 1978 Football Team The 1978 Pius X football team under the helm of legendary coach Vince Aldrich captured its second Class B State Championship in four years. The Bolts used a powerful charging line and an explosive
Anna (Schrad) Zajicek ’00
Anna (Schrad) Zajicek ’00 Anna (Schrad) Zajicek ’00 is being inducted into the 2024 Pius X Athletics Hall of Fame. Anna was a member of the Pius X High School Volleyball and Track teams. For Volleyball she was a three-year varsity starter and letter winner, and a three-time All-City and All-State selection. Anna was a
Nick Cusick ’69
The 2024 Outstanding Alumni award is presented in appreciation of Nick Cusick ’69, whose exemplary service and leadership in the Lincoln community and Diocese of Lincoln are fulfilling the Pius X High School vision to “Restore All Things in Christ.” Nick graduated from Pius X High School in 1969, and from UNL in 1972 and
Elizabeth (Cunningham) Noble ’05
Elizabeth (Cunningham) Noble ’05 is being inducted into the Pius X 2024 Fine Arts Hall of Fame for Visual Arts. A Boston-area oil painter and illustrator, Elizabeth uses art to investigate her surroundings, seeking meaning in daily life. Bold mark-making unifies her work, which ranges from intricate drawings to large-scale oil paintings. Elizabeth uses simple
Con O’Shea-Creal ’04
. Robert “Con” O’Shea-Creal ’04 is being inducted into the 2024 Pius X Fine Arts Hall of Fame for Performing Arts. Born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, Con began tap dancing at age seven. His mom was signing up his sister for ballet, and signed him up for tap when she saw a class was
2023-24 Spring Semester Honor Roll
Scroll below to view the Gold and Green honor rolls. The Gold honor roll indicates a student has earned a 3.75 to 4.0 grade point average in the semester, while the Green honor roll indicated a student has earned a 3.5 to 3.74 GPA. Gold Honor Roll Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Seniors Elle AckermannGrace ArrigoRyan
Teacher Excellence Fund
The Teacher Excellence Fund is a quasi-endowed fund established to help Pius X High School attract and retain excellent teachers, by helping the school provide competitive compensation.
May Student Athletes of the Month
May student-athletes of the month – Front row, from left: Erica Horne, track and field, sophomore; Leah Korus, track and field, freshman; Aleena Koenig, track and field, junior; Livia Farmer, tennis, senior. Second row: Ryan Aschoff, soccer senior; Noah Zach, track and field, sophomore; Damien Johnson, soccer, junior; Gabe Scdoris, baseball, freshman. Learn more about
Honors Night Awards
Knights of Columbus Honor Graduate: Ryan Aschoff, Samuel Becker, Anna Maria Butler, Noah Cao, Avery Carr, Elise Chadwick, Andrew Deter, Cat Dinh, Jadyn Dodd, Ashlee Dudek, Jaden Epp, Randi Furasek, Jocelyn Grenemeier, Amanda Gutierrez, Cora Halverson, George Kane, Makenna Kramer, Alexander Krzycki, Skylar Mailander, Ava McCoy, Julius Meduna, McKenna Morris, Gretna Nguyen, Keighden Nguyen, An
Another Easter tradition of eggs, with confetti
Students in Mrs. Hayes Spanish 4 class took part in the Easter tradition of Cascarones.
Freshmen learning CPR, AED skills
Freshmen students have been receiving instruction in CPR from school nurse Holly Steinbach.
A robotic venture around the track in Engineering
Students in Engineering II recently constructed robotic vehicles and have been learning to control them with two methods.
Fit to print: Students carve likeness into artistic blocks
Students created self-portraits by carving their own likeness in linoleum blocks and using various techniques to create their own prints.
