A&P lab adds time element to lesson
Students Jenna Steenson’s Anatomy & Physiology class are trying to keep alive Homer Simpson. To do so, they are using what they’ve learned about homeostasis. Maintaining body temperature, water quantity, and electrolyte concentration, they must keep Homer alive for five minutes as his water slowly drains away. Homeostasis is the ability of the body to
Cubed or Crushed in Biology class
Students in Kayla Boellstorff’s Biology class were comparing temperatures of different beverages with cubed and crushed ice.
Getting the right mix for Chemistry lab
It takes a lot of work to get a science lab to work just right. Using methods such as filtration and evaporation, students in Joanna Andrews’ Chemistry class were learning about different way to separate a mixture of salt, sand, iron filings and beads.
The priority of school safety
From Kelsey Bugarin, Asst. Principal Every day I walk up to the school, I try to catch a glimpse of the progress on our new secure front entrance. I can’t help but anticipate the completion of the project and the positive impact it will make on the safety and security of our school. As construction
Focusing on photography for student storytellers
Yearbookers attempted to stop traffic this afternoon…with their cameras.
Connor Maly ’15
Connor Maly ’15 and Erinn (formerly Ms. Black) married on June 16, 2023 in Virginia on the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Currently, Connor is starting his fifth year as a FOCUS missionary at his alma mater, UNL. Erinn is starting her second year at Pius X and will be a full-time campus minister.
Bios for New Staff at Pius X
Jessie Huls Jessie Huls is a proud (’97) graduate of Pius X and is thrilled to be back in the building as an educator. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Benedictine College and taught for two years at Holy Trinity High school in Chicago, IL before going on to earn her Masters
Daniel Blake ’10
Daniel Blake ’10 has a new position as Structural Engineer at Concrete Industries, Inc. He designs buildings, precast concrete elements and recently passed the PE (Professional Engineering) exam recently. He and his wife Rachel married in August 2022, “My family I have a 13-year-old daughter Marcy, a 8-year-old step daughter named Scout. And our newest
Welcome to the new school year
By Erin Masur Welcome, Bolts! I couldn’t be more thrilled to greet you as we start another school year together in 2023-2024! As I reflect on the upcoming year, I’m overcome with a mixture of excitement and nervous energy, just like many of you. This year signifies a fresh chapter for me as I transition
Football team service project helps freshen up stadium
This year’s service project for the football team is to prep and repaint benches, locker rooms, and a few other places around Aldrich Field. Going to look nice! Thanks for your service to others! ⚡
Honor Roll – Spring Semester 2022-23
Gold Honor Roll Seniors – Class of 2023 Juniors – Class of 2024 Sophomores – Class of 2025 Freshmen – Class of 2026 Seniors – Class of 2023 Aldrich, Sydney NicoleAldridge, Elizabeth SueAldridge, Jackson RandallAlesch, Joseph HunterArmagost, Morgan WilliamArndt, Ayden AnthonyBarry, Catherine Alice CarterBauman, ClareBeck, Mason JeremyBecker, Samuel PatrickBlatchford, William GregoryBousquet, Claire OliviaBrandl, Corbin JosephBrott,
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 high school’s spring musical during his freshman year at Pius, and to his surprise, he secured a spot in the ensemble of “The Pajama Game.” Little did he know that this seemingly small opportunity would
Mike & Karen Murphy
Mike grew up in Grand Island, Nebraska, and is an alumnus of Grand Island Central Catholic High School. Karen is a native of North Platte, Nebraska, graduating from North Platte High School. Both are graduates of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Mike and Karen did their undergraduate studies during different years but attended graduate school at
Nancy Childs ’69
“I began kindergarten at Holy Family (now Cathedral of the Risen Christ) in the fall of 1956. At the time there was not much art education happening in elementary schools. My most significant elementary art experience came in third grade. Sr. Shawn, OSB, was wanting to keep me busy. In her classroom there were two
Msgr. John Perkinton ’75
This award is presented in appreciation of Msgr. John Perkinton ’75, whose exemplary service in Catholic education and leadership in the Diocese of Lincoln are fulfilling the Pius X High School vision to “Restore All Things in Christ.” In a letter about the importance of Catholic schools, an apostolate in which he has invested nearly
2007 Volleyball Team
The 2007 Pius X Volleyball team had high expectations coming in to the season having won the 2006 Class B State Championship! Being the returning state champion always puts a target on your back as the “team to beat” and you will get every other team’s best shot, and they did! Obviously winning a repeat
1998 Football Team
The 1998 football team had 32 seniors, and 17 juniors returning from the 1997 State Championship team, but no returning starters. After a couple of losses during the season, one to Beatrice on a last second field goal in week two, and then a one point loss to Class A Fremont in week five, this
Tom Doggett ’76
A fierce competitor, Doggett was a rare blend of speed and power. An excellent all-around athlete, “He could break for a TD every time he touched the ball.” Doggett was a two time All-City, All-State football selection. He led the Bolts to State Championships in 1974 and 1975, winning the first ever Nebraska State Football
Kyle Foster ’83
Kyle Foster graduated from Pius X in 1983. He graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1988 where he earned B.A. degrees in History and English Literature while also being awarded two athletic letters. He joined the USA Peace Corps in 1989 where he trained in Arabic language and history and served as a teacher of
