Pius X High School Newsletter June / July 2018 | V. 120haff (40 yrs.), Karen Buckley (30 yrs.), Deb Schulte (20 yrs.) and Tini Van-Oe-Key July Dates 24-28 Parking and Locker Registration

Pius X High School Newsletter June / July 2018 | V. 120

Restore All Things In Christ | Pius X Catholic High School | 6000 A Street | Lincoln, NE 68510 | (402) 488-0931 | www.piusx.net

From Pius X High School CAO, Fr. James Meysenburg

What’s Inside

PAGE 2: About the Class of 2018PAGE 3: From the Guidance Office

PAGE 6: 2018-19 School Calendar

PAGE 7: Announcements

PAGE 8: ThunderBOLT Fun Run

PAGE 9: Senior Spotlights

Page 10-11: Activities & Athletics Updates / Camps

Page 12: Alumni Weekend Schedule

Dear Parents & Friends, With great pride, I watched the three hundred twelve graduates receive their diplomas from His Excellency, Bishop James D Conley, on Sunday, May 20th. When I was signing their diplomas, it was a “meditation of thanks-giving” as I considered their struggles, accomplishments, and journeys of growth. They are talented, giving, caring young adults. In a most wonderful way, their journeys are just beginning. Let us all continue to keep them and all our students and families in our prayers and Masses. As we say goodbye to our senior class, we also bid farewell to several teachers and staff. Retiring this year are Jerry Bartek (43 yrs.), Sheila Mehl-haff (40 yrs.), Karen Buckley (30 yrs.), Deb Schulte (20 yrs.) and Tini Van-Oe-

Key July Dates

24-28 Parking and Locker Registration

hlertz (10 yrs.). I cannot begin to thank these wonderful people enough for their contributions, care and concern for students and fellow staff during their careers at Pius X. They have been faithful leaders and enhanced Pius X High School in countless ways. Monsignor John Perkinton, a 1975 Pius X graduate, is also leaving his post as the diocesan super-intendent of schools for the last 28 years. Monsignor has been an incredible leader, mentor, boss and friend for me and many others. He has helped to keep the ship of Catholic education steered in the right direction and driven with the right mission. Other teachers and staff who are leaving Pius X include: Claire Babl, Levi Baus, Chara Eckery, Chad Houk, Father Ryan Kaup, Kim Lepper, Molly Milana, Greg Sederberg Kate Sirota, Father Adam Sparling, and Adelle Stiles. I am so grateful to all these wonderful witnesses of Christ’s love. May God richly bless each of them in future endeavors! An event that yearly enhances our ability to provide quality instruction is BOLT, Building Out-standing Leaders Today. “Champagne and Bubbles” was this year’s theme; it was an evening to celebrate Pius X High School and to support plans for constant improvement. As always, it was a fulfilling and successful event. Net proceeds of $278,000 were realized and will be used towards the new furniture and equipment for the classrooms in the new addition. Part of the proceeds will also be used to help the booster club to pay for the track and tennis courts to be re-surfaced and for Flavin gymnasium to get its ten-year re-sanding, re-painting and re-finishing. This work is scheduled for this summer. Thank you to Deb Schulte in her 20th and retiring year as executive director of BOLT and the BOLT executive committee for their leadership. Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers and donors who step up each year to make this event incredibly enjoyable and successful. The enthusiasm for Pius’ continued success was clearly displayed and very gratifying on the evening of BOLT. Another very exciting project that has just begun is the new classroom addition to Pius X, the Monsignor James D. Dawson Learning Center. This project has been years in the planning, and it is gratifying to see it commence. Monsignor Ivan F. Vap was the first industrial arts teacher and on the original faculty of Pius X. Following that, he was the Superintendent of Pius X for 18 years, from 1963-1981. The new Industrial Arts Center, housed within the James D. Dawson Learning Center, will be named in grateful remembrance of him. I am very excited to honor these two wonderful priests – these two giants of Catholic education in our diocese. It was fun having them there along with Bishop Conley and Monsignor John Perkinton at our ceremonial groundbreaking. During the construction phase, there will be inconveniences. I ask for your patience during the next 15 months. I pray that you have a grace-filled, joyful summer with family-time, relaxation and reju-venation! Sincerely Yours in Christ, Father Jim Meysenburg

4 ThunderBOLT Fun Run

6 Fall Sports Begin

8 Pictures / Lockers / Schedules

12-13 Ninth-grade retreat

16 First Day of School

17 Fall Kickoff

27 School Open House

31 Homecoming Game

Key August Dates

The Bolt | Pius X High School Newsletter June / July 2018


2

Pius X Catholic High School 6000 ‘A’ Street, Lincoln, NE 68510 Phone: (402) 488-0931Fax: (402) 488-1061 www.piusx.net

To enrich the mind, heart and soul of each student through a

Christ-centered, Catholic environment that provides academic excellence and preparation to achieve

a meaningful, faith-fi lled life.

Administrative Team Fr. James Meysenburg, CAO Fr. Lee Jirovsky, Assistant CAO Tom Korta, Principal Greg Lesiak, Assistant Principal Jan Frayser, Guidance Director Tim Aylward, Activities Director BusinessOfficeKaren Francis OfficeSupportGeorgia Miller, Secretary Jolene Ritzman, Athletic Secretary Judy Brichacek, Attendance Secretary GuidanceOfficeJan Frayser, Director Connie Freudenberg, Counselor Shelly Pick, Counselor Greg Sederberg, CounselorSandy Hartman, Secretary Carla Kruml, Secretary Janet Kurtenbach, Secretary P.J. Book, Database Manager Academic SuccessRaina Volkmer, Coordinator SCIP Coordinator Connie Freudenberg Campus Ministry Fr. Lee Jirovsky, Th eology Chair Fr. Joseph Bernardo, Campus Chaplain Molly Milana, Lay Campus Minister F��S��D��Tini Van-Oehlertz, M.S., R.D. ActivitiesOffice Tim Aylward, Activities Director Jake Moore, Asst. Activities Director Pius X Foundation(402) 488-1046 Courtney Johnson, Advancement Dir. Emily Moore, Asst. Advancement Dir.Zachary Baehr, Communications Dir.Christy Beckman, Administrative Asst.Pam Beiermann, Administrative Asst.Kathryn Bergen, Events Coordinator P.J. Book, Database Manager AlumniDirectorKristin (Edwards) Heath, Class of ‘91 Booster Club Tim and Janel Andreasen, Presidents

Pius X on Social MediaFacebook.com/restoreallthings

Twitter.com/piusxlincoln

Instagram.com/piusxlincoln

LinkedIn.com/company/piusx/

Academic Accomplishments 1 National Merit Scholar 1 National Hispanic Scholar 1 Perfect ACT Score 94% post-secondary enrollment 59% received Presidential Academic Excellence

Award (cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above) 30+ ACT score: 71 39 Knights of Columbus Honor Graduates (4.0

GPA) 87 Distinguished Scholars (3.9 GPA or Higher) Lincoln Journal Star Class Acts: 59 Omaha World Herald All-Academic: 43 2 graduates named to Omaha world Herald All-

Eastern 2nd Team 2 graduates named to the KLKN/Channel 8 Best of

Class

Academic Competitions Academic Decathlon-State 2nd Place / Online

National Competition-3rd Place

Scholarships14 million plus in scholarships offered to the Class

of 2018 5 Susan Buffett Scholarships UN-Lincoln: 44 Regents, 10 David, 37 University

Honors, 2 Chancellor’s Scholarships UN-Omaha: 38 Regents UN-Kearney: 17 Regents Creighton University: 21 scholarships Nebraska Wesleyan: 12 Achievement, 8 Black

& Gold, 8 President’s, 10 Archway, 12 Board of Governors, 13 Presidential, & 5 Founders Scholarships

6 Benedictine Scholarships

YouTube.com Search: Pius X

Register at www.piusx.net. A stu-dent I.D. number and birthdate are required. If unknown, contact the school offi ce. Seniors and juniors are eligible for a parking spot. Construc-tion this school year will limit our on campus parking. Students are not guaranteed a spot. It is essential to include all vehicle information and list the names of students who will be carpooling in the vehicle. After registering, print the parking receipt (the last page) and bring it with a pay-ment of $100 to the main offi ce on or before Tuesday, July 31. Failure to include complete and accurate vehi-cle information, bring the receipt, or to pay before the time stated above may disqualify one from the opportu-nity to receive a parking spot. Starting Tuesday, August 14, at 5 p.m., log in to the parking website to view the as-signed parking spot number. Students are required to park in the assigned parking spot beginning the fi rst day of school. If a student is parked in a spot not assigned to the student, it may result in a $20 parking fi ne.

Locker RegistrationJuly 24 - July 28

Register for an individual locker at www.piusx.net. A student I.D. num-ber and birthdate are required. If un-known, contact the school offi ce. To have a greater chance of being close to a friend(s), try to register at the same time. Locker numbers and com-binations will be given on Wednesday, August 8, attached to the student’s schedule.

Parking RegistrationJuly 24 – July 28

About the Class of 2018

The Bolt | Pius X High School NewsletterJune / July 20183


Visit the Guidance Office Today Finding the right guidance counselorThe Pius X Guidance & Counseling Department strives to ensure that ev-

ery student is given the opportunity to reach his/her full potential. Working in cooperation with faculty, administration, and guidance personnel, school counselors assist students in their social, emotional and spiritual develop-ment, as well as provide realistic educational and career planning opportuni-ties. Stop in anytime to see us or visit us at www.piusx.net and click on “Guid-ance Office” for excellent information about college testing and preparation for testing, college selection, financial aid, and scholarships.

Opportunities for StudentsParents, Worried About your 8th Grader’s Transition to High School?Please contact the Guidance Office at 402-488-0931 and ask to speak with your student’s counselor for assistance with enrollment, touring the school, or doing a summer walkthrough of a class schedule. Our Ambassador team is here to help make the transition as smooth and comfort-able as possible!

Seniors Applying to Nebraska Wesleyan Tom and Rhonda Peed have established the Nebras-ka Wesleyan University/Pius X Financial Assistance Program for students accepted to NWU. The program includes a self-help grant – The Tom and Rhonda Peed Work Ethic Fund –that will match students’ verifiable summer employment earnings. The matching grant of up to $3,000 per academic year will be credited toward students’ tuition, fees, room and board. The Peeds have also established the Nebraska Wesleyan University/Pius X Endowed Scholarship fund. Annual earnings from this endowed fund will support the financial needs of Pius X Students. Healthcare Career CampThe Nebraska Methodist College Healthcare Career Camp will give you an opportunity to see what a nurse does on a daily basis. Camps will be held June 18-21, and July 16-19. Cost is $299 which includes a $25 deposit is required to hold your spot. Both camps will take place at Nebraska Methodist College. Register at http://www.methodistcol-lege.edu/healthcare-career-camp

SCC Automotive Summer Camp June 8 & 9There is a two day summer camp for anyone interested in a career in the Transportation Repair field at SCC’s Milford Campus. Tuition is $29 per participant and includes tools, meals, housing and transportation to a special activity. Participants must be 16 years of age and register by June 1st. Participants will stay in the SCC-Milford residence halls. To register, or for more information, contact Rick Morphew at [email protected]

Southeast Community College Scholarships Interested students need to complete the admissions ap-plication and online scholarship application. If interested in starting classes for the Summer quarter, which begins in July, one must have the scholarship application completed by Wednesday, August 22 for the Fall quarter, which be-gins in October. Contact the SCC Admission Office for more information.

Summer OpportunitiesA list of educational opportunities in which your student may participate over the summer is always updated on Naviance. Please check it on a weekly basis.

Reading Skills & Speed Reading ProgramsThese programs for children and adults are offered this summer online and at Nebraska Wesleyan in Lincoln. Call 1-800-978-9596 for more information or to register.

n More on PAGE 4

Here is the breakdown of which coun-selor is assigned to your student and family, based on the first letter of your last name: A-Ga Mrs. Pick Gb-Kr Mrs. Frayser Ks-Pl Mrs. Freudenberg Pm-Z Mr. Sederberg



4

ACT/SAT InformationJuniors and seniors are encouraged to take the ACT and/or SAT. Juniors planning to attend college should consider beginning the testing process during their junior year. For most students, there is no need to take both tests. Most students do better on the ACT. Students should apply at www.actstudent.org (ACT) or www.collegeboard.com (SAT). Th e Pius X High School code number is 281-315. ACT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required June 9 May 4 May 5-18 September 8 August 3 August 4-17 October 27 September 21 Sept. 22 - Oct. 10 December 8 November 2 November 3-25 February 9, 2019 January 11, 2019 January 12-18, 2019 April 13, 2019 June 8, 2019 July 13, 2019 SAT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Deadline June 2 May 4 May 23 August 25 July 27 August 15 October 6 September 7 September 26 November 3 October 5 October 24 December 1 November 2 November 20 March 9 February 8 February 27 May 4 April 5 April 24 June 1 May 3 May 22

June 9 May 4 May 5-18

ACT/SAT Scores for CollegesIt is best to have your ACT/SAT scores sent to colleges directly from the ACT/SAT testing com-pany. When you register to take these tests, you are allowed to send it to four colleges without extra cost. You may add more colleges for more cost or you may send scores to other colleges, later, through the web-sites. Many colleges will not accept your ACT/SAT scores from your transcript, even though they are on the transcript. UNL is one of those col-leges.

The College of Information & Technology Summer Acade-mies Visit https://www.unomaha.edu/camps/ . The College of Information Science and Technology invites you to find out what you are made of this summer. Registration is underway for Techademy, summer workshops on Bioinformatics, IT Innovation, Digital Music Synthesis, CodeCrush Summit and other fun tech workshops. For questions, please call 402-554-2380.

UNK Camps to be Held in JuneThe College of Natural and Social Sciences at UNK is offering summer camps during June for students in grades 7-12. Offerings include: Math-ematical Problem Solving with Tech-nology, Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation, Crime Scene Investiga-

tion in Theory and Practice, Pre-Law Camp, CyberCamp, Astrocamp, Col-lege 101: Winning at College, UNK Health Science Day Camp, and Soil and Plants in Agriculture. Costs and dates for each camp varies. To register or for more information, go to www.unk.edu/ScienceandSocietyCamps.

SummerDetasselingOpportunities More information is available in the Guidance office:¨ Ailes Detasseling Company at www.ailesdetasseling.com. ¨ P.S. Detasseling at www.psdetassel-ing.com -Premier Detasseling at www.pre-mierdetasseling.weebly.com ¨ NATS Detasseling at www.nota-fraidtosweat.com or www.facebook.com/notafraidtosweat. NATS employ-ees are eligible for discounts at John Baylor Test Prep and National Safety Council’s driver’s education courses.

Job Shadowing for Juniors & SeniorsThe program invites students to see first-hand how the skills learned in school relate to the workplace. Pick up a form in the Guidance Office.

U.S. Service Academy Nominations and ApplicationsJuniors interested in applying to a U.S. Service Academy should stop by the Pius X Guidance Office as soon as pos-sible to discuss what needs to be done during the summer for both nomina-tions and service academy applica-tions. Applications may be submitted between the spring of junior year and the fall of senior year. It is best to com-plete the applications and send them as soon as possible.

n From PAGE 3

Future deadline and late fee information wasn’t available at print time



NEBRASKA NOWNebraska Now is a program where qualifi ed juniors and seniors may enroll in online college courses through UNL and earn college credit while still in high school. The courses are regular fi rst-year offer-ings from the various colleges at UNL. Student expenses include a one-time application fee of $45, course tuition of $250 per class plus books & materials. If you earn a “B” or better in a class that is taken during the Fall semester, you may be eligible for a $1000 scholarship to UNL when you enroll after high school.

If any of your students are interested in taking courses through Ne-braska Now during the Fall 2018 term, Nebraska Now is accepting applications at admissions.unl.edu/apply. More information about the program is available at admissions.unl.edu/nebraskanow. Fall course listings will be added in March.

Newman Institute – Fall Courses AvailablePius students have the opportunity to take a class through the New-man Institute this fall. Course offerings include ENG 241 – Intro-duction to the Great Books I: Seekers, Sojourners and Pilgrims and HUM 251- Humanities Seminar I : Love and Friendship. Tuition is $650 per course and the instructor is Dr. John Freeh, Director of the Newman Institute. Pius students may get English credit for Pius and these courses will count for elective credits at UNL. For more information, go to https://newmaninstitute.com/course-offer-ings/3123-2/

DC AdvantageDC Advantage is another option for students to begin taking courses for college credit during junior or senior year. The following courses are being offered this summer: American History II, Public Speaking and Issues of Unity & Diversity. They will begin at the end of May. Please see your counselor for more details.

The Career AcademyCheck out what The Career Academy (TCA) has to offer. The Career Academy is a joint venture between Lincoln Public Schools and Southeast Community College for juniors and seniors. The goal of TCA is to provide academic and real world experiences to high school students through high school and dual credit courses in 16 dif-ferent career pathways. For the application and for more information, go to www.lps.org and click on schools-focus/special-The Career Academy-prospective students.

Access College Early (ACE) ScholarshipThis scholarship is for fi nancially needy students who desire to take college courses during high school. The UNL Nebraska Now Pro-gram, Southeast Community College classes (on campus, DC Advan-tage and The Career Academy), and regular on-campus UNL classes may be paid for through the ACE Scholarship if a student qualifi es (fi nancial need) and applies. The application for the ACE Scholarship is at: www.ccpe.state.ne.us/ and click on Financial Aid.

For students interested in taking college classes while in HS

Start Planning Your 2018 All Honor Year Reunion Contact us to start planning your 2018 reunions if your class year ends in a 3 or 8. Th e 2018 reunion will be Aug. 3-5.

Alumni Committee seekingmembers and class agents An Alumni Committee is forming and we are looking for a few more people to join who have a vested interest in our alumni community. We would also like a class repre-sentative from each graduating class. If you are interested in joining this committee or becoming a class agent, please email the Alumni Offi ce expressing your interest.

Keep Us Updated in the Alumni Office Do you have news that you would like to share with your classmates such as a mar-riage, a new baby, or maybe a job change? Let us know by contacting our offi ce.

Alumni Information

Pius X Alumni on Social MediaFacebook.com/lincolnpiusxalumni/

Twitter.com/PiusXAlumni

Linkedin.com/groups/4852410/

Contact our Alumni Dept.Email [email protected]



6

Last Revised on 4/20/2018

Pius X High School 2018-19 Calendar

August 2018 1 Deadline for online locker/parking

registration 4 Thunderbolt Fun Run 8 am All Honor Year Reunion 5 Friends of Pius Reception Hall of Fame Induction 6 Fall Sports Begin 8 Pictures/Lockers/Schedules Mandatory New Parent Meeting 9 New Teacher In-service 10 Faculty In-service 12 9th Grade Retreat 6-9 pm 13 9th Grade Retreat 8 am-noon Lincoln Teachers Mass 9:30 am Faculty In-service/Retreat 14 Faculty In-service 16 First Day of School 9 am 17 Fall Kickoff 7 pm 27 Open House 6:30 pm 31 Homecoming Game

September 2018

1 Homecoming Dance 8:30—11 pm 3 NO SCHOOL (Labor Day) 10 Seniors/Parent FAFSA Mtg 6 pm 17 1st Quarter Progress Reports Catholic College Fair 26 Noon Dismissal (Periods 4-8) Parent/Teacher Conferences 2-5 pm

and 6-9 pm 27 Noon Dismissal (Periods 1-3) Founders Day Mass Parent/Teacher Conferences 2-5 pm

and 6-9 pm 28 NO SCHOOL 30 Diocesan Teachers Honor Night

October 2018

1 NO SCHOOL (Diocesan Institute) 3 Apply to College Day 7 Fall Vocal Concert—Location TBA 8 Retreat Day for Juniors NO SCHOOL—Freshmen, Sopho-

mores and Seniors Faculty Contract Day 9 Pro Life Assembly—9:30 11 Fall Play 7 pm 12 1st Quarter Ends Fall Play 7 pm 13 Fall Play 7 pm 14 Fall Play 2 pm 15 Noon Dismissal (Periods 1-4) 16 Noon Dismissal (Periods 5-8) 24 PSAT testing day for gr. 10-11 NO SCHOOL—Freshmen, Seniors Full faculty work day 30 Performances 7 pm

October 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

November 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

December 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

August 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

September 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

November 2018 1 NO SCHOOL (All Saints’ Day) 2 All Souls Mass 9:20 am 5 Noon Dismissal (Periods 1-4) 6 Noon Dismissal (Periods 5-8) 9 Junior High Honor Choir 12 2nd Quarter Progress Reports Winter Sports Begin 14 Fall Athletic Recognition 17 FALL Retreat 21 NO SCHOOL (Faculty Retreat) 22 NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Day) 23 NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break) 26 Juniors/Parent College Mtg 7 pm

December 2018

1 Madrigal Dinner 6:30 pm 2 Madrigal Dinner 3:30 pm 3 Advent Service 9 Band /Vocal Christmas Concert 3 pm 10 Advent Service 17 Advent Service 19 Final Exams 8-11:25 am (Periods 1-3) 20 Final Exams 8-11:25 am (Periods 4-6) 21 Final Exams 8-10:15 am (Periods 7-8) NO SCHOOL December 22—January 6 NSAA Activities Moratorium Dec 22-26 PLEASE NOTE: SCHOOL WILL

BEGIN AT 9 AM FOR FACULTY PLC’s ON ALL MONDAYS (Exceptions: School begins at 8 am on October 15, November 5, and Feb-ruary 4)





September 2018




October 2018


mores and Seniors Faculty Contract Day 9 Pro Life Assembly—9:30 11 Fall Play 7 pm 12 1st Quarter Ends Fall Play 7 pm 13 Fall Play 7 pm 14 Fall Play 2 pm 15 Noon Dismissal (Periods 1-4) 16 Noon Dismissal (Periods 5-8) 23 Give to Pius Day 24 PSAT testing day for gr. 10-11 NO SCHOOL—Freshmen, Seniors Full faculty work day 30 Performances 7 pm

October 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31



August 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31



December 2018







September 2018




October 2018


mores and Seniors Faculty Contract Day 9 Pro Life Assembly—9:30 11 Fall Play 7 pm 12 1st Quarter Ends Fall Play 7 pm 13 Fall Play 7 pm 14 Fall Play 2 pm 15 Noon Dismissal (Periods 1-4) 16 Noon Dismissal (Periods 5-8) 23 Give to Pius Day 24 PSAT testing day for gr. 10-11 NO SCHOOL—Freshmen, Seniors Full faculty work day 30 Performances 7 pm

October 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31



August 2018 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31



December 2018



SUBJECT TO CHANGE



Uniform Shop at Pius X Opens Wednesday, July 11th The uniform shop is closed during the month of June. It will be open every Wednesday, July 11-August 8, from 9 a.m. to noon. Enter through the southeast door (#1). For updates or changes to the schedule, visit www.piusx.net [Parents - Uniform Shop]. If you have questions, please contact [email protected].

Catholic Elementary and Middle SchoolsParents with students in our Catholic elementary and middle schools can purchase items from the Pius uniform shop if the colors and items work for their school dress code. We have reasonable prices plus sizes starting at girls/boys size 12 for shorts/pants and size youth medium for banded polos.

Dennis Uniform Uniforms may be ordered at www.dennisuniform.com (school code is PPK) or purchased at the Dennis Uniform store in Omaha which requires one to pay the Dennis Uniform full price. Families can re-ceive Dennis emails about upcoming promotions by using this link—dennisuniform.com/promotions

Parent Volunteers Needed in the Uniform Shop Summer volunteers are needed on Wednesdays from 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. starting Wednesday July 11th through Wednesday, August 8th. School year volunteers are needed on various Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. and Tuesdays or Thursdays from 3:30-4 pm. Choose the day(s) that work best for you. Contact Ruth Loberg at [email protected].

Uniform Orders for the 2018-2019 School YearUniform orders placed on Freshman Order Day should be available to pick up in July. Please check the Pius X website at www.piusx.net for updates. It may also be put on the outside info board and emails may be sent.

Donating used uniforms, especially graduating se-niorsDonate boys or girls shorts/pants, girls plaid skirts, uniform sweat-shirts, and school polos to Pius X to be used as ‘loaner’ uniforms for other students. Items may be taken to the school offi ce. Extra uniform items not needed for loaners, along with used Pius booster gear, will be given to the Thrifty Thunderbolt Sale.

Uniform Shop

ALL students:• Over the counter medication administration form (website)• Up to date immunizations

Students with allergy/asth-ma:• Asthma/allergy action plan (website)• If able to self- administer, Hold Harmless form (website)

Diabetic Students• Diabetes action plan (web-site) or written by parent• If able to self- administer, Hold Harmless form (website)

Students with a Seizure disorder• Seizure action plan (website) or written by parent

Incoming Sophomores• Ht/wt, vision and hearing is done on all sophomores by the school nurse if not completed in a physical done within 6 months of the fi rst day of school • Most recent dental exam verifi cation

Forms can be found on the Pius website under the Parent tab-health information. Questions can be directed to the school nurse, Jennifer Dynek RN,BSN at [email protected] Pius 402-488-0931

DONATIONS OF IBUPRO-FEN, TYLENOL, BENAD-RYL, TUMS AND COUGH DROPS ARE WELCOMED AND APPRECIATED!

Paper work required by the health offi ce by Aug. 20

AnnouncementsThank you!Thanks to all who helped clean up our school grounds. Spring fi nally came and our campus looks beautiful. We couldn’t have done it with our volutneers. Thank you!

Summer Food Service ProgramsNutritious free meals are available for children and teens 18 and young-er at many locations throughout the nation throughout the summer while school is out of session. Use the mapping tool to fi nd a site near you - https://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks.

Important Notes for AP Bio students (in 2018-19 school year)If you signed up for AP Biology net fall, and did not pick up the sum-mer paperwork in May, email Susan Kelly at: [email protected] OR stop in the offi ce to pick up a copy of the information.



8



Jessica SchottPraying before every class has helped to remind me to stop and thank God for every-thing he has given me.

Nicole BirkelThe Fall Retreat sophomore-senior year had a huge impact on me. I loved how every-one piled into one room for adoration. The atmosphere was incredible and it was a great experience!

Seth PollockIt has shown me that when I struggle & things get hard God will always be there to help me get back up & stay strong.

Ally BeckerPius offers so many ways to become closer to God. I went on the fall retreat 3 times and a TEC retreat my junior year. They all were great and made my relationship with God a lot stronger! It has been a blessing going to Catholic school my whole life and having God involved in my school day.

Theresa ChambersI love being able to go to God with any trou-bles I have in my everyday life, whether it’s a stressful class or trouble with my friends. Luckily the chapel is always available!

Caroline TheilMy education in theology classes has taught me how to be a better friend and example to others. Pius has given me the opportunity to fall in love with Jesus and help others with their spiritual journeys.

Vincent NguyenMy faith has grown deeply with this educa-tion. Praying before every class has shown me that everyday it is a blessing to be able to learn again and everything on this earth is God’s beautiful creation.

Cecilia MinchowBeing blessed to go to a Catholic High School has taught me to take my faith into my own hands and to bring Christ into everything I do. From being able to defend my own faith to being my motivation before I step onto a stage, Christ is behind everything I do. My faith is not a bunch of rules my parents tell me to follow, it’s a relationship with my best friend who will never leave my side.

Justine OcampoFaith has impacted my eduction at Pius so much I can’t even put it into words. I love being able to come to a catholic school everyday and know that I have support in growing in my faith in all my classes. When school gets hard I’ve learned to “Let Go and Let God” and have Him be in the center of all things!

Honoria ClarkeMy faith has impacted my ed-ucation on many ways. It has helped my calm my nerves and anxieties, and helped to bring me to and understand that grades aren’t everything.

Emily CastilloMy education at this school enabled me to grow in my faith everyday. Since Pius has a chapel, every student is able to stop in and thank God for his constant blessings. Our theology classes are also such a great way to impact our education through our faith filled theology classes.

Patricia ThompsonThrough theology classes, fall retreats, and TEC, I have grown closer to God and the catholic faith. Without those opportunities, my faith wouldn’t have grown as much.

Abby SullivanPius X has allowed me to grow deeper in my relationship with Jesus through the many opportunities we are offered daily. I went on TEC my senior year, which really strength-ened my Faith. I have been so blessed with going to a Catholic school for 12 years.

Jacob SloupIt helps keep a moral compass when the rest of the world is falling flat.

Sam CoyMy education has impacted my faith because I was taking theology every year and I got to learn new things about the Catholic faith and stay active in it. Also, the priests were very fun and were very open to helping and educating me through my daily faith life.

Killian O’Shea-CrealHigh school is a hard time faith-wise so my Faith has been on and off throughout the years but the past few months I’ve finally began to make it my own again.

Carly JohnsonMy faith has allowed me to focus on the mo-rality of situations, and look deeper into an issue rather than focus what is on the surface.

From the Class of 2018: How has your faith impacted your education, or how has your education impacted your faith?

Since I did not go to a Catholic elementary school or middle school I was not as close to God as I feel like I am now. I’m grateful for having the op-portunity for attending school at Pius and grow in my faith.

Lesslie Curiel

My faith has always held a central role in my education since I have always been in a Catholic school, but never did I grow closer to God then I did at Pius. My time at Pius has shown me that I’m at my happiest when I’m close to God, no matter what else is going on in my life.

Zachary Henkenius



10

Summer Conditioning/Weight LiftingFEMALE STUDENT-ATHLETES

Training for female athletes grades 10-12 begins on Tuesday, May 29. Meet at the Pius X tennis courts at 9 a.m. every Monday, Tues-day, and Thursday. Every Wednesday 8:30-9:40 a.m., there will be coed multi-sport training at the track/soccer/football stadium. The conditioning consists of weightlifting, speed/agility drills, and an abs workout. Athletes are encouraged to bring a water bottle to each ses-sion. Attendance is NOT required but is highly encouraged in order to be physically prepared for tryouts. Incoming freshmen girls begin Wednesday, May 30, with an orientation (See above).

MALE STUDENT-ATHLETES Weightlifting/Conditioning will be on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thurs-days, and Fridays. Wednesdays will by plyometric days at the track. Grades 10-12 begin weightlifting/conditioning on Tuesday, May 29th. Grades 11-12 start at 6:45 am while grade 10 starts at 7:30am. Incoming freshmen boys will have orientation for summer weightlift-ing/conditioning starting Tuesday, May 29th at 7:30-9 am, meet on the Tennis courts, and continuing every day that week same time. All boys will begin the normal lifting/conditioning schedule on Monday June 4th. More information and times can be found on the “summer camps” page at www.piusx.net.

Football 2018 Information Summer Football Camps: High School - Pius X’s team camp for boys entering grades 9-12 is July 12-13th from 6-9:30pm and resumes July 16th-19th from 6-9:30pm. The cost is $55. Forms may be found at www.piusx.net. Middle School – Pius X football coaches will be offering a ”Skill positions”, “Big-Man”, and “Kicking” Football Camps for boys entering grades 6-8 on July 9th-11th. More information and times can be found on the “summer camps” page at www.piusx.net. Grades 9-12 practice will begin Monday, August 6, time TBD. All athletes must have a physical dated after May 1 on fi le at Pius X before practice begins. Due to liability and insurance reasons, players may not buy their own football helmet to use. Please see Coach Kear-ney with questions.

NCAA/NAIA Eligibility Certifi cation – Prospective College AthletesAll students who want to participate in athletics after high school in any Division I, II, or NAIA college MUST register at the NCAA or NAIA Eligibility Center. Complete these online forms during the second semester of the junior year. For information, visit www.eligi-bilitycenter.org or www.playnaia.org. Use code 9999 for the NCAA and code 9876 for the NAIA to have your ACT scores sent to these organizations.

Weightlifting Orientation – Incoming Freshmen Girls A weightlifting orientation for incoming freshmen girls will be held Wednesday, May 30, from 10-11:15 a.m. There is no fee. The purpose is to introduce incoming freshmen to the summer weight lifting program at Pius X and to teach lifting techniques. Participants should come dressed for exercise. Freshmen will begin training with grades 10-12 on Thursday, May 31.

Required for Athletes | Impact Tests Impact tests are offered every Wednesday morning in the summer during morning conditioning. All freshmen and juniors (Classes of 2022 and 2020) are required to complete an impact test prior to beginning practice for the following sports: football, softball, volley-ball, boys basketball, girls basketball, wrestling, diving, baseball, girls soccer, and boys soccer. Information on all testing dates will be made available on the athletic training page of the athletic website. For questions, please contact Drew Erks, ATC, Pius X Athletic Trainer, [email protected].

Cross Country Summer Running Schedule (starts Monday, July 9)Monday-Cathedral Grade School-7:30 amTuesday-Holmes Lake-7:30 amWednesday-Pius X High School-8:00 amThursday-Lincoln Children’s Zoo-7:30 amFriday-MoPac East Trail-84th St. close to the State Farm en-trance-7:30 am

First practice-Monday, August 6th, 2018.Runners who plan on running this season need to prioritize our sum-mer runs into your summer schedule. We want you running with the team in the mornings. See you all Monday, July 9th.

Physicals required for all sportsAll students that wish to be involved in ANY sport (19 Pius X sports in addition to Cheer & Dance) need to have a physical on fi le in order to participate. In order to be valid for the 2018-19 school year, the physical must have been taken on May 1, 2018 or later. Get this important requirement completed EARLY and then turn in a copy of your physical to the main offi ce.

Athletics & Activities

Follow @PiusXtra on Twitter for schedule updates and game highlights.



11

29-1 Soccer-Boys 3rd - 6th 29-1 Soccer-Boys 7th - 9th 29-1 Soccer-Boys 9th - 12th 29-1 Baseball 6th - 9th 30-31 Golf-Girls & Boys 6th - 12th 29-1 Color Guard Incoming 9th 29-1 Soccer-Girls 3rd - 8th 30-1 MathCounts 6th - 9th 31-1 Golf-Girls & Boys 2nd - 5th

Summer Camps at Pius XFind more online at www.piusx.net

May 2018

4-7 Basketball-Girls 10th - 12th 4-7 Basketball-Boys 10th - 12th 4-7 Basketball-Boys 7th - 9th 4-7 Wrestling 7th - 12th 6-9 Soccer-Boys 1st and 2nd 11-13 Softball 4th - 8th 11-13 Softball 9th - 12th 11-14 Basketball-Boys 4th - 6th 11-14 Basketball-Boys 1st - 3rd 18-21 Basketball-Girls 3rd - 9th

9-11 Football 6th - 8th -Big Man / Kicking Camp 9-11 Football-Skill Positions 6th - 8th 9-12 Volleyball 9th - 12th 9-12 Volleyball 5th - 8th 9-12 Wrestling K - 4th 9-12 Wrestling 5th - 8th 9-13 Tennis-Girls & Boys 9th - 12th 9-13 Performing Arts 1st - 8th 12-13 Football 9th - 12th 16-19 Football 9th - 12th 16-19 Harmony Explosion 9th - 12th (a cappella singing) 18-20 Cheer Age 3 - 8th 25-27 Band 9th - 12th 7/30-8/3 Band 9th - 12th

June 2018

6-8 Spectrum 9th - 12th 13-14 Spectrum 9th - 12th

August 2018

July 2018

Dates are subject to change. For brochures and sign-up forms for individual camps, visit our website at www.piusx.net, fi nd the navigation bar, hover your

mouse over Activities/Athletics and select Summer Camps.



12

Pius X Catholic High School6000 A Street

Lincoln, NE 68510CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

Non-Profi t OrgU.S. Postage Paid

Permit #136Lincoln, NE

Reunion Weekend ActivitiesFriday - August 3

4-7 P.M. ThunderBOLT Fun Run Packet pick-up in the Pius X Commons

Individual classes gatherings organized by individual classes can be found at www.piusx.net

Saturday - August 47:45 a.m 8th Annual ThunderBOLT Fun Run at Holmes Lake Park.

4 p.m. Reunion Mass at Pius X Chapel

5-7 p.m. All Honor Year Reunion ‘Party in the Hallways!’ - Hosted by Pius X High School/Alum-ni Department. Join us for drinks, food, fun photos, music, cash bar, and a stroll down memory lane!

Sunday - August 52-4 p.m. Friends of Pius X Appreciation Reception to honor our Out-standing Alumni and Distinguished Stewardship honorees

4-7 p.m. Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony to induct fi ve individuals and one championship team.

RSVP at www.piusx.net

Documents

Pius X High School Newsletter June / July 2018 | V. 120haff (40 yrs.), Karen Buckley (30 yrs.), Deb Schulte (20 yrs.) and Tini Van-Oe-Key July Dates 24-28 Parking and Locker Registration