Mario Herrera Memorial Scholarship
In September 2020, Lincoln Police Officer Mario Herrera was laid to rest after being killed in the line of duty. As a parent of Pius X alumni and a current student, a supporter of the Thunderbolts, and a protector of our city, Herrera had a big impact on many in our community. Thanks to generous
Honor Guard members find inspiration in cleaning chapel
The Honor Guard prays together, cleans the chapel and honors God each week. Watch and listen to three members talk about the impact the experience has on others and themselves.
Balancing right- and left-brain capacity in Psych class activity
https://vimeo.com/463085620/ How well do you balance your left brain and right brain capacities at the same time? Psychology classes taught by Susan Kelly participated in a brain lab, where the object was to use both sides of the brain simultaneously, seeing (based on handedness) how you do when balancing a dowel and spelling words. Does
Constructing and designing coffee cups in ceramics
Coffee cups are the current flavor of Molly Wallish’s ceramics class, which is constructing mugs with the slab method. Today the students were adding texture or attaching handles. More Photo Galleries
The researching of Roman sports (in Latin)
Latin I and II students not only researched Roman sports for a class assignment, their report also had a Roman flair – the Latin language. Teacher Mike Katalenich had the students write an article about Roman sports that were played (who competed, what happened, who won, etc.). Here are the students’ reports, in Latin. Ludorum
Reaching conclusions based on data students collect
Students in Jenna Steenson’s Biology classes are gathering data to analyze, then reach an appropriate conclusion based on the data. In one scenario, students listen to the sounds of crickets at three different temperatures to see if there is a difference in quantity. In another, a partner drops a ruler while a student tries to
Cardboard cameras bring learning into focus in Photography class
Part of the learning experience in Molly Wallish’s Photography class is learning how a camera works. This year, Wallish had students make a camera, of sorts, using cardboard, a magnifying glass, a thin piece of paper, and lots of tape. Students cut the cardboard into two different three-dimensional rectangles, one slightly smaller so it could
Students delve into board game activity to learn predictability, probability
Students in Erin Andrus’ Advanced Math classes are using a board game to learn more about predictability and probability.
John Michael Foley Scholarship
A scholarship to benefit students of Sacred Heart Elementary School in Lincoln was established in July 1997 by the estate of Paula J. Foley. Ms. Foley, who passed away May 1997, established the scholarship in memory of her father, John Michael Foley. The scholarship has been awarded to graduates of Sacred Heart Elementary School who
Tom Seib Scholarship
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. In 1974, Tom began serving the students of St. Joseph Junior High School in York, Nebraska as a Social Studies teacher and coach. Tom joined the faculty of
Msgr. Dawson devoted life to priesthood, Catholic education
Monsignor James Dawson, former superintendent of Pius X High School and long-time supporter of Catholic education, passed away earlier this week at the age of 90.
Eugene and Brian Heath Memorial Fund
Initiated with a gift from Susan Heath, the Eugene and Brian Heath Memorial Scholarship was established October 9, 2019 with additional gifts by Peter ’90 and Kristin ’91 Heath and anonymous donors. This new endowed scholarship fund was created in memory of their beloved husband/father, Eugene, and their beloved son/brother, Brian ’88. Staff Sgt. Brian
Gary and Flo Hendricks Family Scholarship
Gary Leroy Hendricks was born in 1948, and married Florence (Flo) Ridder Hendricks November 22, 1969 at St Boniface Catholic Church Monterey, West Point Nebraska. He received his education at Holy Family grade school, Pius X High School and the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Gary served as a principal at Chapman Nebraska and St Paul
Lexie (Deahn) ’10 and Patrick ’10 Murphy
Married in October 2016 The Story: Patrick and I first met at a Movie the summer before freshman year started with several of our friends. On the first day of school I saw a familiar face. We were locker neighbors! This allowed us to get to know each other before, during and after school. We
Hayley ’15 and Austin ’15 Reed
Married in July 2018 The Story: Austin and I had parking spots next to each other each other in the church parking lot. We would occasionally say hi or walk to school together in the mornings, but one day it was raining after school and I asked him for a ride to my car. We
Charles Shandera Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Raymond and Elsie (Umberger) Shandera in memory of their son Charles, who was a 1977 graduate of Pius X. Elsie Umberger graduated from Lincoln High School in 1937 and the St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in 1940. On her 22nd birthday in 1940, she married Raymond Shandera in the St.
Mary Hope (Bonde) Watson Memorial Scholarship
Mary Hope Bonde was born on October 22, 1947 in Emery, Wisconsin. Her parents were Loren (Gus) and Faithe Bonde. Mary’s father was a federal game warden for the U.S. Department of the Interior. Shortly after Mary’s birth, her family moved to Grand Rapids, Minnesota where Mary attended grade school. When her father retired, he
Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Endowed Scholarship
Pius X High School was honored to be selected as the Diocese of Lincoln recipient for the Sisters of Charity, BVM Endowed Scholarship project, which seeks to establish at least one endowed scholarship in every U.S. diocese in which the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary congregation staffed an elementary and/or secondary school.
