From Pius X to Missionary Priesthood
The Father John J. Keefe Memorial Scholarship Fund will be used to provide scholarships to assist students from Cristo Rey Parish to attend Pius X High School.
Champion of Nebraska Ag and Advocate for Catholic Education Leaves Lasting Legacy
As a member of the St. Pius X Legacy Society, Richard is helping to ensure the school’s long-term sustainability for generations to come by investing in the Pius X endowment.
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
