Father John J. Keefe Memorial Scholarship
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.
Benjamin Rezac ’19
Benjamin Rezac ’19 completed his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Adding 1 percent to your faith life; Epiphany Mass opens new semester
Pius X celebrated the beginning of the second semester with its Epiphany Mass for all students and staff. Flags from countries around the world were on display to represent the birthplaces of our students or their parents. The Epiphany holds great significance as it is the manifestation of Jesus as the Messiah of Israel, the
New semester, new opportunities for student growth
Written by Asst. Principal Erin Masur As we bid adieu to the past semester, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with anticipation for the exciting possibilities that lie ahead. The dawn of a new year signifies a moment of reflection, resolutions, and the embrace of new beginnings. It
Don and Georgia Miller Endowed Fund
The Don and Georgia Miller Endowed Fund was established to help remove financial barriers that keep students from participating in school activities.
Fr. Schilmoeller ’14 on the influence athletes can have on others
Fr. Matthew Schilmoeller ’14 shared part of his story with students at a recent gathering for the Pius Fellowship of Athletes.
Healthcare club gets hands-on training from local trauma team
The Pius X Future Healthcare Leaders recently hosted the Bryan Medical Center’s Trauma Team and received essential Stop The Bleed Training.
Cupcake challenge sweet treat for students and taste-testers
Amy Shonka’s Intro to Culinary Arts Class have been busy baking for the Cupcake Wars Competition. With the theme of Winter Wonderland, students are showcasing their cake decorating and presentation skills. Pius X staff then vote with their ‘Bolt Money’ for the winner!
Aiden Brass shares stories of his faith at RESTORE
Senior Aiden Brass shared his story of faith and how it has shaped him as a young man.
Audrey (Kuehn) ’12 Musgrave
Audrey (Kuehn) ’12 and Tyler Musgrave welcomed their daughter, Della Lynn Musgrave on April 28, 2023 at 7:33 am, weighing in at 6lbs 10oz and 19in long.
Connor Maly ’15
Connor Maly ’15 and Erinn (formerly Ms. Black) were married on June 16, 2023 in Virginia on the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Currently, Connor is starting his 5th year as a FOCUS missionary at his alma mater, UNL. Erinn is starting her 2nd year at Pius X and is a full-time campus
Bree Ackermann ’14
Bree Ackermann ’14 married Josh Spenner on June 10, 2023 at North American Martyrs in Lincoln, NE. Bree is the Assistant Volleyball Coach at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. Josh is a manager at K&L Apartments & coaches track and field at Bismarck State College.
Robert “Bo” Haug ’11
Robert “Bo” Haug ’11 received his BA from UNL and his AAS in Mortuary Science from the Kansas City School of Mortuary Science. He spent 5 years in Mortuary Services, and recently left to accept a contracting role with the NE Army National Guard as a Survivor Outreach Services Coordinator. Robert is a member of
The encounters of our students
The very heart of the Church, and therefore our school, is to bring people to a deep encounter with Jesus Christ.
Noah Witkowicz ’02
Noah Witkowicz ’02 has started a new position as Director of Internal Audit at Nelnet. He and his wife Erica (Brozek) ’02 currently have a freshman boy at Pius (Nolan), and three boys and one girl all at St Joe’s Catholic School in Lincoln.
Husker Bekka Allick shares testimony with students
Bekka Allick is a sophomore student at the University of Nebraska and a Husker volleyball player. She spoke to Pius X students and staff today at an all-school assembly for the start of our Advent Services.
Picking up energy with golf-ball drop lab
Students in Kayla Boellstorff’s Physical Science class were measuring kinetic and potential energy of a golf ball using different heights. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion possessed by the golf ball as it travels, while potential energy is the stored energy it gains or loses based on its position relative to the ground at
Fall 2023 Student-Athlete Signings
Thunderbolt student-athletes were honored for having committed and signed to play a sport in college. More student-athletes in the Class of 2024 were honored at a similar event in the spring. Treyson Anderson Parents – Michelle Johnson and Dan AndersonCollegiate Sport – BasketballCollege Choice – North Dakota State University—Fargo, North DakotaConference Affiliation –Summit LeagueDivision –
Celebrating Dia de los Muertos in Spanish classes
Several of our Spanish classes celebrated Dia de los Muertos as part of their cultural studies. Katie Hayes’ senior students have been busy baking bread for all the other Spanish classes. Emily Isaacs’ Spanish II class and Tracey Chapelle’s senior students also celebrated the occasion as part of their studies.
Learning Julius Caesar through acting out the roles
Sophomore English students studying Shakespeare learned by acting and staging Julius Caesar. Teacher Jessica Huls had her students work through scripts to better understand the storyline.
Freshmen theology students receive ‘Word on Fire’ bible
Fr. Asitha handed out Word on Fire Bibles Vol. 1 to his students today in Freshman Theology. The bibles are a donation (thank you!), and every student over the past few years has received one. What is special about these bibles? From the Word on Fire Catholic Ministries website … “The mission of this Bible
Real wounds, and learning, in this gory lesson
NOTE: Some of these images may be disturbing to the eye. No students were harmed during this school lab lesson. Using dye, glue, tissue, coffee grounds and various other materials, Jenna Steenson’s Anatomy & Physiology class were creating some very realistic wounds, just in time for Halloween!
