Stan Garbacz ’71
Outstanding Alumni – 2019
1973-74 Boys Basketball
Coach Don Kelley’s third trip to the state tournament came with an experienced group of returning players in Pat Anderson, Jim Hamersky, Artie Aksamit, and John Magsmaen. The Bolt cagers defeated Ashland, Plattsmouth, and Nebraska City to earn a trip to the state tournament while several players battled the flu. If stomachs were troubled in
1978 Boys Cross Country
Three All-City runners paced Coach O’Boyle’s championship team. Jerry Spethman broke the tape at districts and Mark Cuddy, Shawn Kelley, Peter Morin, and Fred Stuart also logged Top 15 finishes to earn Pius X the district championship. Spethman went on to earn 5th place at the state meet with followed by Cuddy (12th), Kelley (22nd),
Nick Heiser
Heiser completed one of the most unique Hall of Fame careers in Pius X athletic history. He earned multiple varsity letters in four different sports and won state championships in three different sports. Heiser embarked on his hall of fame career by winning state championships in tennis in 1996 and 1997. The following year he
P.J. Grosserode
Grosserode represented a commitment to success on the track that lasted for decades during and after his career at Pius X. The ten-time All-City selection set six school records and earned five state championships en route 11 total medals at the state track meet. Grosserode was named a USA Track & Field All American in
Carmen (Easley) Sanchez
Carmen (Easley) Sanchez had a highly decorated volleyball and basketball career at Pius X. Hailing from a family of student-athletes, Carmen developed a love for competition at an early age. She was also surrounded by talented teammates and coaches who helped her achieve the highest honors in sports. During her junior year at Pius X, Carmen
Gary Walker
Walker participated in football, basketball, and baseball before graduated from Pius X in 1969. He played quarterback and excelled in baseball and still holds the highest single season scoring average in Pius X basketball history. Â Walker enrolled at the University of Nebraska-Omaha on a baseball scholarship and was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in
Katie Bardsley ’13 enjoying transition from athlete to coach
Katie (Krick) Bardsley is a 2013 graduate and now is a student at Colorado Christian, where she is also a track and field coach.
Hayes ’09 starts sports marketing agency
Patrick Hayes is a 2009 graduate of Pius X High School, and recently started his own sports marketing agency. What is your current title and workplace? Co-Founder of Waterhouse Hayes How did you get involved in this work, and did you see this as a pathway when you were in high school? I wanted to
Stewart ’13 continues missionary journey that interested her at Pius X
Kendra Stewart is a 2013 graduate and is current a FOCUS missionary in Alabama.
Morrow ’99 expands opportunities for travel, literature in Spain
Andrew Morrow is a 1999 graduate of Pius X High School, and is now a college professor in Spain.
Red Sox baseball scout leads Petersen ’78 to many fields around country
Fred Petersen is a 1978 graduate of Pius X High School and a scout for the Boston Red Sox organization. What is your current title and workplace? Can you describe how you go about being a scout for the Red Sox (what do you look for, how do you evaluate, what areas/positions do you cover)?
Information about 529 College Savings plan
In 2018, a change at the federal government level granted states the opportunity to allow funds in 529 College Savings Plans to be used for K-12 education expenses. However, Nebraska’s state rules do not allow people to use those funds in that manner. You may learn more about this topic on this website – https://www.nest529direct.com
Virginia Connelly ’73
What is your official title and workplace now? I’m actually retired, after 38 years in the Education field, serving in both Washington, DC and NYC. Over the course of those years I have served as a teacher, counselor, assistant principal, director of services for students, principal, mentor/coach of aspiring and new principals, central office administrator
Kathol, Terry
Terry Kathol Principal Email Terry Kathol was named principal in 2021. He recently served as K-12 principal at Hartington Cedar Catholic where he graduated and has worked there since 1991. He was a teacher, activities director, elementary school principal (beginning in 2006) and then added the high school principal role in 2010.
