O’Boyle attended the University of Nebraska on a track scholarship and joined the Pius X faculty in 1968. After 17 years as a PE and health teacher, O’Boyle became Athletic Director, serving in that capacity for 25 years until his retirement in 2009. Coach O’Boyle will take one step closer to his 50th year coaching […]
The 2004 girls soccer team achieved national acclaim and set countless school records en route to an undefeated season (21-0) of dominance so great that the Bolts did not so much as allow a post season goal. The team consisted of four all-state selections and seven all-city honorees that contributed to school records for wins,
The Nigro name became synonymous with gold medals during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Twin sisters Jeniffer and Christina (’98) accompanied younger sister Laura (’00) in earning 11 individual gold medals in tennis en route to the Pius X tennis team winning four consecutive Class B state titles from 1995-1998. Jeniffer never lost a
Ken Rosburg (’79) excelled in both football and wrestling during the late 1970s and etched his name in Thunderbolt history as the first wrestling gold medalist in school history. Rosburg earned the 1979 gold medal in the 185lb class at the state meet. His all-city and all-state wrestling selection came on the heels of earning
Dayle Churchill (’65) earned status as one of the legendary pioneers of Thunderbolt athletics, excelling in both football and basketball. Churchill earned the prestigious Sertoma Award two times during the course of all-city and all-state recognition in both football and basketball. He remains 6th on the all-time scoring list in boys basketball (as of 2018)
Two classrooms in the new addition will be named after the first industrial arts teacher and former superintendent at Pius X High School. The Msgr. Ivan F. Vap Industrial Arts Center will be the new hub to support students’ exploratory and developmental experiences in industrial technology, including computer aided drafting and design (CADD) classes. Msgr.
Tim Aylward compiled a 204-113 record over 31 years as head coach of the Thunderbolt football program, earning four state championships and some of the most prestigious awards given to high school coaches in Nebraska. Aylward was named the Lincoln Journal Star Coach of the year in 1995-96 and the Omaha World Herald Coach of
George Easley earned All-City honors in football and basketball in the inaugural year of Pius X athletics and was also named to the Class B All-State team in the Omaha World Herald. The 1st Homecoming King in Pius X history played a major role in establishing an athletic tradition that continues to flourish over 60
Adam Treu completed a three-sport career at Pius X that proved only the beginning of a tremendous career resume. He became a force across the Nebraska stage during his senior year beginning with a successful senior season on the gridiron that earned a trip to the Shrine Bowl. That winter Treu turned in a Super
Elizabeth Lange completed a magnificent Thunderbolt career that spanned three sports and a legacy of gold medals and records. She earned two gold medals at the NSAA state cross country meet, including the all class gold medal in 2001. Lange spent her winters earning her way amongst the top 50 scorers in Thunderbolt girl’s basketball
Following a heartbreaking defeat to Elkhorn that concluded the 1996 season, the Thunderbolts completed district and post season play in 1997 by outscoring opponents 231-14, including a 26-0 victory over Elkhorn in the state semi-finals on a frigid day in November that ended Elkhorn’s 28 game winning streak. Pius X celebrated more all-state players (8)
The fall of 2018 finds us beginning our 11th year of operation of the Pius X School Nutrition meal program. As we began in 2001 we averaged around 375 students for lunch. Our count today has more than doubled that amount. We hit an all-time goal of 1,000 meals one day this fall, with the
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Tom Korta Chief Administrative Officer Email Tom Korta is the husband of Jill Noel (’83) Korta and father of four. He is a member of the Cathedral of the Risen Christ parish, where he serves as a lector, acolyte and extraordinary minister of the Eucharist. Tom earned his bachelor’s degree in secondary education in mathematics
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