As the Advent season grows near, Pius X prepares for it with an assembly of prayer. This time, the guest speaker was University of Nebraska-Lincoln volleyball player Bekka Allick. “What’s keeping you from being pure for Jesus?” asked Allick, believing that modesty is the best policy for high school students as they enter adulthood. Her […]
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Spanish IV students participated in their own bazaar to practice bartering in Spanish on Friday, November 17. Each student brought in seven different items to “sell” to classmates, which were paid for in paper pesos provided by the teacher. The seller posed a price, then the buyer bartered to get a lower price. “I love
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From November 13-16, Pius X hosted tryouts for the boys basketball team, with the freshman tryouts having just finished on Thursday. A total of 50 boys showed up, with 30 of them being freshmen. “For the older guys, it’s a little different as we’ve been evaluating them for years,” head basketball coach Adam Brill said.
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The Pius X band marched in the Lincoln Veterans Parade on Sunday, Nov. 12. “About one third of Lincoln’s schools participate, and I am proud to have Pius as one of them,” head band director Jared Wilhelm said. The band led the group, parade marching from Lincoln High down Capitol Parkway and ending on the
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Wearing a lanyard is part of the standard Pius X uniform, but what happens when they are lost? “When a student loses their lanyard, they will need to come ask for a new one from the office,” administrative assistant Judy Brichacek said. A new student ID picture is printed and is given with a clear
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On November 10, 7th and 8th grade students from Catholic schools across the city took part in a choir lesson and performance. Pius X choir directors Todd Krier and Shani Sorensen led the honor choir lessons, and at the end of the day, students were able to perform for their parents. Spectrum Show Choir, Aca
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Presenters from Catholic Social Services visited College Prep Writing classes at Pius X to explain what they do for our community and the relocation program. The presentation was given by Katie Batenhorst and Rachel Tvrdy, who have been staff members of Catholic Social Services for several years now. “Our vision is to inspire hope in
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The purpose of school is to help students to improve their learning for after they graduate high school. After high school, students can go to college, but they need to earn some money first. High school jobs are great for buying a car, tuition, or a gaming PC. Senior Sergio Miranda Herrera works at Gratopp
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Students from every high school near Lincoln flock west to Pla Mor Ballroom on Sunday nights from 8:30-11:30pm. Here they can swing and line dance, grab some dinner, and all around have an enjoyable night. Two country bands play live music while people dance on the dance floor under a giant disco ball. To get
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When Karmi Munford was six, she competed in her first dance competition and won first place. When asked what her name was, she couldn’t speak because she was so excited about winning. Karmi transferred to Pius X for her senior year, and she has enjoyed making new friends. Many students enjoy the bright light she
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On the surface, volleyball is a seemingly simple sport, but for those on the court, it’s a mental battle of perseverance and strategy. But these difficulties don’t stop the Pius X players as they relentlessly practice and perfect their plays. The team consists of 33 players and is divided into three sections based on a
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Junior Faith Venable first picked up volleyball when she was six and now she has orally committed to the University of Nebraska Omaha. Venable currently plays as a middle hitter for Pius X’s varsity volleyball team and also for Volleyball Club Nebraska in the off season. “I’ve decided to orally commit to UNO because it’s
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Over the past few years, the Pius X girls golf team has gotten significantly smaller, with many seniors leaving every year, and hardly any new players joining the team. This year, the team welcomed one new member, junior Genevieve Sovereign. Although Sovereign just began golfing over the summer, the team has been very supportive and
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At Pius X, softball is one of the ten girls sports available to join. For the 2023 season, guidance counselor Tim Isaacs served as the head coach. Prior to Pius X, Isaacs was head coach for nine years at Syracuse from 2005 to 2014. “I have always been a softball fan and have always watched
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A small-town sophomore has recently transferred to Pius X where he is helping the team succeed. Amudi Musa started attending Pius X this year, after transferring from Lourdes Central Catholic in Nebraska City. He has already made many friendships and an impression on the football field. “Although Amudi is new he is proven to be
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Usually reserved for special events, the sound of music in the halls between classes has become more common as of late. “We play music the Friday of homecoming week, and any Friday we have a pep rally,” student council vice president Charlie Budell said. “And starting this year, we’re doing it the first Friday of
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Fantasy Book Club has been established by theology teacher Fr. Luke Fleck and senior Cassie Schlautman at Pius X. This club is held every Friday from 3:30 to 4:15 in room 1101. During the club, members discuss what they liked and disliked about the book the club is reading. “We love talking about what we’re
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Academic Decathlon is one of the most unique classes Pius X has to offer. With a new topic every year and different subjects every few weeks, the class is always changing. Academic Decathlon is comprised of several different elements, including the class, a group of kids studying for local scrimmages, and a team that competes
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Jake Moore is currently in his 33rd year of coaching girls high school volleyball, and his 38th year of coaching club volleyball. Prior to the Husker’s recent Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium, Moore was contacted by Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook and Lindsay Peterson, director of operations, to be honored as one of the state’s
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Baking Club is sponsored by food and nutrition and culinary teacher Amy Shonka and led by juniors Kirsten Shaw and Vivian Nguyen. The group meets on the second Wednesday of each month to bake delicious treats. “Vivian and I will come up with an item that we want to make for the group, print out
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New this year to the Pius X staff there are two instructional coaches, Anthony Miranda and Ken Heinz. Instructional coach is a new position to Pius X aimed towards assisting priests and sisters in a variety of ways. “The instructional coaches are meant to assist specifically the theology teachers to help improve their ability to
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Students at Pius X have recently experienced car vandalism and accidents in the parking lots. “I wish that since we are paying for our spots, our cars were better protected,” senior Jackson McClung said. McClung parks in the east lot. Parking spots in the Pius X parking lots cost $100 every school year. There are
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Anatomy and Physiology classes created fake wounds on Halloween. The Anatomy and Physiology students completed the lab activity to better their understanding of the integumentary system. “The whole purpose of this project is to learn about the different types of wounds and burns, and to study how they heal,” Anatomy and Physiology teacher Jenna Steenson
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On October 26th, Pius X held “Pius Got Talent”, a talent show where students showed off their singing and instrumental skills. Held in the L-PAC, the students were able to perform solo, in a duo, or in bands. Some students performed only instrumental pieces with guitars or pianos, while others, such as junior Emma Asmus,
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On October 26, the Future Healthcare Leaders Club hosted its first hands-on event, a vital signs skills lab. Students first listened to a presentation over vital signs, then had the opportunity to practice taking each other’s blood pressure, both manually and with a machine. “It was interesting to try taking the blood pressure manually,” senior
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