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Biology class begins unit with egg-celent experiment
Biology teacher Jesse Andres has begun a new unit with his students and has started off with an experiment. “I think the hands-on things help kids learn so I try to do as many as possible to keep the class on its toes,” Andres said. The project involves an egg, a vinegar mixture and corn
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Volleyball opens district tournament with win
The Pius X varsity volleyball team competed at the first day of districts against Omaha Burke last night. They won all three sets and will continue on to districts day two on Wednesday. Junior Faith Venable recently committed to the University of Omaha to further continue her academic and athletic career. “Our team’s goal for
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Crew members play valuable role in producing fall play
As the fall play approached on October 19-22, members of the crew were hard at work building sets and designing costumes here at Pius X. When it comes to play production, it’s easy for audience members to focus on the actors seen on stage and overlook the hard work that goes on behind the curtains.
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Thunderettes host junior high dance
Pius X hosted their annual Jr. High dance last Friday. The Thunderette dance team helped plan, decorate, and entertain at the dance. “I always love meeting all the young kids and getting to dance with them,” junior dancer Grace Beckmann said. The dance is put on for all the junior high students who attend a
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Sr. Maria’s extended absence requiring teamwork to cover
Sr. Maria Meza’s Theology IV classes are being covered by a variety of teachers this semester at Pius X. Meza is away for the semester caring for her mother and brother. In her absence, other teachers have stepped up to teach her classes. “I was really sad when I found out she wouldn’t be there
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Grandparents fill gym for annual Mass
On October 12, the gymnasium was crowded with not only students, but their grandparents to celebrate the annual grandparents’ day Mass. “It serves as a reminder of the reality that we’re all connected together,” Father Bernardo, theology teacher and the presider of the Mass, said. “Our grandparents remind us of that connection and that we
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Journalism students attend fall convention
Members of the Pius X journalism staff attended the 2023 Nebraska High School Press Association fall journalism convention on Monday, Oct. 16. They began by meeting together at the Nebraska Union building, where they listened to keynote speaker Matthew Hansen, editor of Flatwater Free Press, share about the impact that journalism has on the world.
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AP Human Geography class enjoys FAC Fridays
In Shiela Sievert’s AP Human Geography class, students share facts and food from a chosen country every Friday. “I work my AP kids very hard Monday through Thursday, so I wanted Fridays to still involve learning but with more fun,” Sievert said. She has nicknamed this day FAC Friday, for food and culture Friday. Students
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Marching band competes at first competition of season
On Saturday, Oct. 7, Pius X marching band performed at their first official festival/competition of the year at Bennington where they received a superior one rating. They also performed at the recent band exhibition held at Pius X. This event was not judged, unlike the three following performances. For freshmen, this was their first experience
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Varsity volleyball sweeps Fremont on senior night
This year, there are three seniors on the varsity volleyball team – Sami Chesley, Sidda Hagedorn and Kaylee Weigel. This Tuesday evening, the varsity team played against Fremont, winning all three sets. These girls were also honored with their parents at “Senior night” before the game. Chesley has been playing volleyball her whole life and
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Choir holds first concert of school year
“I am glad, all day long, for the gift of the song.” This was the opening line to Sotto Voce’s performance at their choir concert Sunday evening. Todd Krier, one of the directors for the music department at Pius X, describes the meaning behind this song as thinking beyond singing, and to focus on what
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Future Healthcare Leaders Club joins national organization
The Pius X Future Healthcare Leaders Club is joining with the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA). HOSA is a national organization where students who are planning on entering the medical field get the opportunity for hands-on learning experiences and get to learn more about healthcare professions. Kenna Morgan, the secretary of the Nebraska HOSA
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Apply to College Day helps seniors get started
Seniors at Pius X were invited to attend Apply to College Day in the Library on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Apply to College Day is a day where seniors are given time to come down to the library and apply to different colleges of their choice. “I like that there is a set time for me
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First Restore of the year offers students chance for reflection
Pius X held the first Restore event of the 2023-24 school year Sept. 6. The event began with senior Natalie Prichard giving her testimony to all those attending. “There were a lot of nerves but also excitement that I get to share something vulnerable to people that care about me,” Prichard said. “A lot of
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Bolts donate blood to help community
A blood drive was held at Pius X in collaboration with Nebraska Community Blood Bank on Wednesday, August 30. The drive was held in a blood bank van in Pius X’s west parking lot and ran from 10-2. “What the drive really is, is kids coming together giving blood and helping out their community,” lead
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Parents visit Pius X at Open House
Pius X held an open house for the parents of Pius X students on Monday. The purpose of the open house is to help parents gain information about the teachers and classes their children are taking. “We want parents to put a face to the name and have an opportunity to learn more about the
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Rookie players grow in new sport on tennis team
Most student athletes start young, but senior Ly Pham did not. Pham was one of several new players who joined tennis with little to no formal experience. “This is my first year playing tennis for Pius, but not my first-time playing tennis,” Pham said. Pham has played tennis for years in the summer before wanting
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Senior golfers find friendships on the golf course
Seniors on the boys golf team have been enjoying their last golf season at Pius X. They have spent many hours practicing, doing drills, and competing at golf meets. They have persevered through many trials and have made very fond memories including team dinners and competitions. According to each of the senior boy golfers, one
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Mary’s Meals raises money for children of Zambia
AP Human Geography class held their Mary’s Meals fundraiser March 14-18. The funds were raised via a t-shirt sale, with the proceeds going to feed starving school children in Zambia. “Mary’s Meals is an organization started by a Scottish man during the Balkan Wars to feed the kids who were suffering from hunger,” APHUG teacher
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Alex Adams leaving Lincoln to return to home state
Math teacher Alex Adams is leaving Pius X after teaching here for seven years. Although he wishes he could stay, life has other plans for him. “I grew up in Ohio and came out here for school,” Adams said. “Nebraska has been my home for many years, it’s time to go back to my roots
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Construction on new front entrance to begin when school ends
A new front entrance is being built onto Pius X this summer. The plans for a new entrance have been in the making for a long time, and soon these plans will be put into action. “The plan is, as soon as school is out, they will start tearing up the existing entrance, and getting
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BOLT special ask raises extra $102k for Pius X
The annual Pius X BOLT Gala raised more than anticipated from their special ask on April 29. “BOLT is our annual auction, dinner and biggest fundraiser of the year,” BOLT coordinator Kathryn Bergen said. BOLT achieved its yearly earnings of about 300,000 like previous years. This year’s proceeds will be going towards the new front
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Journalists win hardware at NSAA State Journalism contest
Seven students from the journalism and yearbook classes competed at the NSAA State Journalism competition on April 24 at Northeast Community College in Norfolk. The competition had multiple categories and eight contestants for each class. Depending on the category, the students were either judged on a story they wrote or a video they created. “The
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Intro to Culinary Arts class hosts food truck competition
Amy Shonka’s Intro to Culinary Arts class held their food truck displays and sampling on Wednesday, May 3. “The trucks were a project for the students to come up with a creative truck to match a signature dish of their choice,” Shonka said. Students set up all their components downstairs in the teachers’ lounge, leaving
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