o ini Sum us e the - St. Pius X Catholic High School

S T . P I U S X C A T H O L I C H I G H S C H O O L • A T L A N T A
Fall 2010
Domini Sumus
We are the Lord’s
Living Our Motto Around the Globe

Alumni News
Produced by St. Pius X High School
Development Office
Steve Spellman
Principal
David Buechner ’73
Director of Development
Victoria Dorsey ’81
Director of Alumni Relations
Mary Vallés Jones
Development Associate
Records and Special Events
Noelle Amato ’00
Publications Coordinator
Kyle Snipes
Communications Associate
Mission Statement
St. Pius X, an archdiocesan high school, provides a college preparatory education for the formation of the mind, body and spirit of each student in
accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Vision Statement
To form students of strong character and deep faith who complete college, serve others, and participate actively in the life of the Church.
Alumni Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Alumni Association Governing Board to support and sustain the values identified in St. Pius X Catholic High School’s
core value and mission statement. The Alumni Association Governing Board strives to maintain and strengthen ties among its
alumni and their Alma Mater.
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From the Alumni Director...
I’m so excited to share with you this issue of Alumni News. As we begin another school year, I’m continually
amazed at the all the blessings God has bestowed on our community. I understand that it can be
difficult at times to remember the good things in life when
health, jobs, finances and family pressures weigh heavily
on our minds and spirits. With roofs collapsing, hospital
stays necessary, and saying final goodbyes to loved ones,
it is so easy to lose sight of those things for which we have
to be thankful. It is during these times we need to step
and reach. Step away from the situation that is causing us
stress and reach for something that can bring us back to the
right perspective.
This summer I had two opportunities to do just that: step
and reach. In June my aunt and cousins came to Atlanta for
vacation. They spent their first evening with my family. A
large portion of our time together was spent pouring over
dozens of photo albums. What a fun evening we all had. It
was probably after looking at the 10th album that it hit me:
God is so good! Taking a photographic journey through
the life of my family reminded me that the good times far
outweighed the difficult times.
In July while undertaking a massive clean up of my home
office, I stumbled across another old photo album. It was
from the summer of 1978 and contained snapshots of my
first summer abroad. I was 15 years old and attending an
International Girl Scout Wider Opportunity. I had earned
a spot to participate in a summer of service projects on the
island of Montserrat in the British West Indies. That summer
was an amazing experience! In the beautiful faces of
the children we served, the smiles of the local people, and
the life lessons learned by living with ten young women
from every part of the country, I was once again able to see
the true goodness of God!
Another thought that has stayed with me over the summer is that of consistency. When I think of God’s
love for us I’m always grateful for His consistent presence in my life. The knowledge of His support
enables each of us as Christians to go beyond ourselves in the service of our Lord. As a result we can
confidently live our faith on the job, at home and in our communities. It is that understanding that threads
the fabric of our life experiences into a tapestry that brings comfort and warmth to others. God’s consistent
love for us is why we can say “Domini Sumus—We are the Lord’s.”
So, I encourage you to step back and enjoy this edition of Alumni News. Kick your shoes off, settle into a
comfy chair and relax. We take you on a tour of the globe with features on the wonderful work alumni are
doing across the world. See the smiling faces of our legacy families with their 2010 graduates. Be inspired
by the address given by this year’s Distinguished Alumna Award winner. Catch up on the latest happenings
with alumni and learn about the many blessings God has bestowed on our community. Prayerfully consider
how your generosity to the Annual Fund can help our current students achieve endless possibilities.
As an alumni family, let’s take to heart the final verse of our Alma Mater: When from whence we have
departed and our four years are spent, St. Pius we’ll ever honor ideals you represent.
Enjoy!
“...And Be A Sister To Every Girl Scout:”
(Top) Vicky and her fellow Girl Scouts visited
the Girl Scout headquarters in New York City
before boarding a plane to Montserrat; (Bottom)
The girls take a break from their work in
Montserrat to take a picture.
IN THIS ISSUE
Fr o m t h e Al u m n i Di r e c t o r
Pa g e 3
Distinguished Al u m n a
Aw a r d Re c i p i e n t
An i ta Ge n t l e Ne w c o m b ’72
Pa g e 4-5
Al u m n i Le g a c i e s
Pa g e 6-7
Th e Ge o r g e B. Ma l o o f
Classic
Pa g e 8-9
A Le t t e r f r o m t h e
Al u m n i Bo a r d Pr e s i d e n t
Pa g e 10
Ar o u n d Th e Gl o b e
Pa g e 12-17
“Wh y I Gi v e...”
Pa g e 20
Th e 2010-2011 An n ua l Fu n d
Ge n e r o s i t y • Ac h i e v e m e n t • Possibilities
Pa g e 21-23
Ex p a n d i n g Ou r Le g a c y
Ca p i ta l Ca m pa i g n
Pa g e 24-26
On Ca m p u s
In t e rv i e w: St e v e Sp e l l m a n
Pa g e 27
Gr a d ua t i o n 2010
Pa g e 28
Th e Ar t s
Pa g e 30-31
Sn a p s h o t : Go l d e n Li o n
Sp o r t s
Pa g e 32-33
Vicky Dorsey ’81, Director of Alumni Relations
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Li o n Li n e s
Pa g e 37-39

Looking B
eyond T oday
Distinguished Alumna Anita Gentle Newcomb ’72
Ideas are created when one dares to think of possibilities beyond today.
We never stop thinking.
This quote appears on the Web site of A.G. Newcomb and Company. The founder and CEO of the
company is Anita Gentle Newcomb, our 2010 Distinguished Alumna Award winner and member of
the Class of 1972.
Her parents Emma and Al sent three of their four children (Renee ’69, Alfred ’71 and Anita ’72)
through St. Pius X. The Gentles were very active parents in the St. Pius community. They were
presidents of the parent association the year that Father Cotter stepped down, and Mr. Gentle was
one of the first calls Father Cotter made to seek advice regarding how to break the news. They were
also the first presidents of the Band Association. Anita’s dad retired as an Engineering Manager with
BellSouth and is a graduate of Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn University) 1950. Her mom
is a graduate of Sacred Heart College (Cullman, AL). Her younger sister, Nancy Gentle Boudrie,
graduated from Lakeside High School in 1982. Her daughter is Rachel Emma Newcomb. She is 21
years old and a 2010 graduate of Auburn University.
During her time at St. Pius X, Anita endeared herself to her classmates and to faculty members. In
the 1972 year book, there is a lovely picture of Anita with the Senior Homeroom Councilors. The
yearbook summary of her time at St. Pius X reveals that Anita was a diverse and talented student.
As an honor graduate she went on to Auburn University where she attained a bachelor’s degree in
accounting with honors. She received her M.B.A. in finance with distinction from the University of
Houston.
Anita’s career achievements are worthy of praise. She founded her business in 1999. Her experience
spans over two decades in the financial services industry as a CEO, commercial banker, investment
banker and strategic consultant. Anita’s firm has built a national reputation in providing financial and
strategic advisory services to some of the country’s most successful community banks. She speaks
often on the future of banking and has appeared on C-SPAN and Washington Business Radio. In an
industry dominated by men, Anita has been able to craft a successful career and leads her team by
example.
A.G. Newcomb and Company’s guiding philosophy as stated on the Web site is simple: By helping
our clients achieve their goals, we achieve our goal. We strive to create long-lasting relationships
with each client built on trust, commitment and success. We are grounded by a value system that is
the foundation of our convictions.
Our five key principles transcend all that we do:
• Integrity—We are reliable and sincere in all our dealings. We say what we mean and do what we
say.
• Independent thinking—We strive to be deliberate, innovative and thoughtful in devising the best
approach for your unique situation.
• Open communication—We are honest, open and forthright in all our communication.
• Teamwork—We view each relationship as a partner in the process fostering a spirit of solidarity in
working toward the same goals.
• Confidentiality—We promise to be trustworthy in the knowledge we glean.
Anita was recently appointed to the Board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Baltimore
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Branch. She also sits on the Advisory Board of the College of Business of Auburn University
and is a former Chairman. In 2008, she was honored as one of 40 distinguished Auburn
College of Business alumni. She is also a member of the Women’s Leadership Institute
Board of Auburn University and sits on the Executive Committee. Anita served on The
Women’s Advisory Board of Mass Mutual’s Washington Group. She is a Lifetime Charter
Friend of Boardroom Bound, a non-profit organization chartered to help public companies
find pre-qualified women and minorities for corporate board service.
As Anita was building her resume she always supported her Alma Mater, St. Pius X. When
I had the pleasure of meeting Anita, I was overwhelmed by her smile. A smile says so
many things about a person. It was one of those smiles that radiated joy and confidence.
What I had read about Anita in her Pi Hi yearbook and in professional biographies did not
prepare me for the delightful experience I had sharing 2010 graduation day with her and
her family.
The St. Pius X Alumni Association awards to Anita the 2010 Distinguished Alumna Award,
in recognition of living out the ideals and values of St. Pius X Catholic High School in her
professional achievement, commitment to our community, concern for young people, and
overall pursuit of excellence.
A Woman of Distinction: (Above) Distinguished
Alumna Award winner Anita Gentle Newcomb ’72
accepts her plaque from Principal Steve Spellman
during the 2010 graduation ceremonies.
*If you are interested in speaking with Anita, you may contact her at AG Newcomb and Company.
Her e-mail is anita@AGNewcomb.com. Visit her Web site at www.agnewcomb.com
Excerpts From the Graduation Address by Anita Gentle Newcomb ’72
Like you, I am a Pi Hi Golden Lion. Now,
I graduated in 1972. When I was in your
shoes, President Nixon was in the White
House, Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven”
was at the top of the charts and text was
something you read in a book, not on your
phone. Nevertheless, you and I have much
in common.
We share the great tradition of St. Pius X,
our beloved high school. We were taught
and guided by dedicated and loving faculty
who are committed to growing minds, bodies and souls. Your graduation
makes you part of a large, supportive and talented alumni family.
Be proud of your accomplishments and thankful for the people who
have contributed to your success.
I suspect that you may be feeling a healthy and appropriate mixture of
excitement, anticipation and maybe even some worry. When I stood
in your shoes, I was excited yet a little nervous to head off to Auburn
University. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to study but I was very much
looking forward to being on my own, making new friends and starting
fresh. Graduation is an exciting time, but looking down the road can be
a little overwhelming. That’s normal.
I can tell you, based on my experience, a few critical ingredients for
creating a successful, joyful life. The first is what I call being empowered—listening
to your heart, following your inner calling and knowing
that you can do anything you set your mind to. The other two ingredients
are finding balance in all areas of your life and cherishing, honoring
and protecting your relationships.
Empowerment hinges on your ability to define success for yourself.
Success has many valid measurements, but only you know what brings
you satisfaction. Only you know what makes your heart sing.
Now, don’t panic if you haven’t found your calling just yet...Keep your
heart and mind open to how you can align your God-given gifts and the
essence of who you are to create a career that excites you.
Know that persistence is empowerment’s twin and both thrive on hard
work. You’ve probably heard how Michael Jordan was cut from his
high school varsity basketball team. But, you might not know that he
used that disappointment to propel himself to greater achievement. He
said that whenever he was tired of practicing, he would close his eyes
and see that list with his name not on it which would give him the
energy to continue. Personal and professional setbacks are never easy,
but if handled correctly, these stumbling blocks are often the best opportunities
for growth.
...Finding balance in all areas of your life [is also important]. Balance
is that inner awareness of who you are and what you need spiritually,
emotionally, intellectually and physically to sustain a happy and healthy
life. Balance means keeping your mind sharp; sustaining a positive attitude
despite adversity; making time for people and activities that bring
you joy and taking care of your body with exercise and good nutrition.
Most importantly, balance means keeping God front and center in your
life so that spirituality permeates everything that you do. Know that
graciousness and contentment are the most powerful elixirs for a joyful
life. Each night, I say a prayer of gratitude, no matter what kind of day
I have had. I believe the message found in Proverbs 3:5-6―Trust in the
Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all
your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.
Finally, [know that] in the end, relationships are what truly matter. They
are the legacy you leave behind. Respect, protect and cherish your relationships
with yourself, your family, your friends, your colleagues
and with God.
As you continue to grow and learn, you will realize that your St. Pius
experience will benefit you in ways you cannot even begin to imagine
at this point. I am confident in your future and wish you much success
and joy! Congratulations to the class of 2010!
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Alumni Legacies:
Carrying on the Tradition of Excellence
St. Pius X has a rich alumni legacy. Each year we have several seniors whose parents graduated from St. Pius X before them. Alumni
legacy families are a constant reminder of our school’s success in fulfilling its mission. St. Pius X alumni have faith in our ability to
shape the entire person in mind, body and spirit. And so the tradition continues.
This year we had 27 alumni legacies graduate from St. Pius X. They are pictured here with their alumni parents.
For names, please see the bottom of page 7.
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Alumni Legacies: (Left to right, top to bottom, starting on page 6) Hunter Asip with his parents John ’80 and
Katy Hunter Asip ’80; Lauren Bacon and Adrienne Whitham Bacon ’78; Molly Berg and Kathy Conboy Berg
’81; Mary K. Bickes and James Bickes ’78; John Chamberlain with his parents Nancy Downey Bustamante
’75 and Bill Chamberlain ’72; Sophie Conboy and Joseph Conboy ’77; Brian Connors with his father Brian
Connors ’80; Carol Conroy and Karen Trotochaud ’65; Megan Crawford and Carmen Paez Carpenter ’83;
Jessika Crews and Donna Crews Byrd ’85; Courtney Frey and Rick Frey ’66 (not pictured); Erin Hackman
with her mother Betsy Hackman (Collier Hackman ’75†); Michael Harber and Anneliese Vogt Harber ’74;
Alden Homrich and Dan Homrich ’77; Melissa Lummus with her parents Dexter and Lori Leach Lummus ’80
and ’80; Mac Maguire and Dev Maguire ’74; Marie Maloof and Marion Maloof ’80; Rebecca Melvin with her
parents Kevin Melvin ’76 and Juliett Jones Melvin ’80; Ellie Morrison and Mary Jardina Morrison ’81; Nick
Oliver and Tania Ponce De Leon Oliver ’83 (not pictured); Michael Pagoaga with his parents Jose Pagoaga
’80 and Karen Kerner Pagoaga ’82; Mary Perez and Santiago Perez ’77; Matthew Pettit and Susan Berthelsen
Pettit ’75; Ben Smith and Kelly McGonegal Smith ’82; Elizabeth Standard with her father Paul Standard ’80;
Lilly Sullivan and Roger Sullivan ’75; and Chris Wright with his mother Michelle Robichaux Wright ’82.
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The George B. Maloof Classic
2010 Alumni Golf Tournament
On May 10, alumni, parents and friends of St. Pius X gathered for the
inaugural George B. Maloof Classic. Formerly known as the Spring
Alumni Classic, the tournament was renamed to honor our beloved former
coach and athletic director George B. Maloof.
The Classic, now in its 16th year, is the major fund raiser for the Alumni
Scholarship Fund. Each year funds are used to assist alumni parents who
have a financial need. This year’s event enabled the Alumni Association
to endow the fund with $12,000.
Ninety-eight golfers and over 20 volunteers came together to celebrate
sport, friends and St. Pius X Catholic High School. We appreciate their
support in this extremely challenging economy. Their day of golf will
make a huge difference in the lives of families across the metro Atlanta
area.
We were blessed to have four Golden Lion sponsors this year from our
Alumni family: McCarty Construction (Dave McCarty ’69), ADCAP
Network Systems (Matthew Waring ’96), Law Office of David Hungeling,
P.C. (David Hungeling ’91) and Personal Touch Lawn Care (Ricky
O’Connell ’89). The support of Dave, Matt, David and Ricky enabled
us to keep our Alumni Scholarship Fund healthy for all the families that
will need aid later this year.
This year’s event was particularly special because the Maloof family
joined us to celebrate their father’s legacy. As we renamed our event
to remember their father, it was a great honor that Kevin, Keith and
Brookes shared in the day’s festivities. We were honored to have with us
legendary Atlanta Falcon Jeff Van Note. It was very appropriate that a
local football legend be our Honorary Chairman as we recognized Coach
George B. Maloof.
Many new faces were seen throughout the day on and off the course.
First-time golfers Mike Meyers ’94 and Amani Wyatt ’94 enjoyed the
event. To start the day, Anne Reimer Craig ’82 and Paula Hoch Bridges
’82 effectively directed golfers through the registration process. Young
alumni Danielle ’08 and Megan ’09 Fannon encouraged the players to
purchase mulligans, drink tickets and chances for the super raffle.
After a nice welcome from Alumni Board member Joe Orr ’82 and Honorary
Chairman Jeff Van Note, the golfers hit the course at 12:15 p.m.
The scramble style tournament brought out players from every decade.
Many of the golfers were former players for Coach Maloof or were in
one of his infamous mechanical drawing classes. The Class of 1976 once
again had the most golfers in attendance, followed by the Classes of
1966 and 1982. Making it a family affair were the Fannons (one golfer
and four volunteers), the Krygiels (Joe won the top Super Raffle prize
for a second straight year), and Jeff Decker ’79 joined big brother David
’76 in a foursome. The field was wide and diverse, but everyone enjoyed
a great afternoon despite the rain at the end of the day. Kevin Callahan
’76 braved the rain and almost landed a shot that would have paid him
$1 million! Check out the video on our Facebook Fanpage at St. Pius X
Alumni!
Our winning team was from the Class of 1969. The foursome credits
Scott Petit, a versatile athlete while at St. Pius (football, basketball and
golf) who made the final birdie on the 18th hole to provide the one stroke
margin of victory.
In the Winners’ Circle
First Place
Jim Arnett
Class of 1969
David McCarty
Class of 1969
Steve Morgan
Class of 1969
Scott Petit
Class of 1969

Thank You to All Our Golfers and Volunteers!
The Day’s Winners
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Supporters!
Team Finishes
1st Place
Jim Arnett ’69
David McCarty ’69
Steve Morgan ’69
Scott Petit ’69
2nd Place
Brian Connors ’80
Swan Nicolson ’84
Jim Delaney
Darryl Price
3rd Place
Matt Waring ’96
Terry Noriega
Jerry Waring
Scott Meyer
Contest Winners
Closest to the Pin
Jerry White ’76, Hole 3
Longest Drive
Steve Clements ’91, Hole 13
Putting Contest
Greg Clement ’73
$1 Million Shoot Out Finalist
Kevin Callahan ’76
The Alumni Board thanks everyone for their support! We also ask you to please patronize the businesses that donated generously to our event.
Don’t forget to thank them when you patronize their establishments.
Golden Lion Sponsors
ADCAP Network Systems, Inc
Matt Waring ’96
Law Office of David J. Hungeling P.C.
David Hungeling ’91
McCarty Construction, Inc.
David McCarty ’69
Personal Touch Lawn Care
Ricky O’Connell ’89
Major Sponsors
Benchwarmers Sports Grill
Roofing Atlanta
Hole Sponsors
Blue Ribbon Grill
Catfish Enterprises - Craig Reynolds’66
EmployBridge - Tom Bickes ’74
Galla’s Pizza & Wings - Bob Galla ’94
Harry Norman Realtors - Shawn Perez
Hawk Associates - Michael Shikany ’66
Kessler Team Sports
Maddy’s – A Rib & Blues Joint - Jeff and
Margaret Burke Buckalew ’93
NAPA Genuine Parts - Mike Dallas ’82
Paper Affair – Carrie Boggs Wegener ’80
Southeast Janitorial
Prize Sponsors
The Atlanta Falcons
Blue Ribbon Grill
Chris Johnson ’84
Fox Sports Network - Karoline Brennan ’82
Molly Lane ’74
New York Prime
Publix - Shallowford Road
Quasar Technologies
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Prize Sponsors (cont.)
Score More Fundraising
Tony Lentini ’83
Wilson Staff Golf - Craig Kalb ’97
Program Booklet Supporters
Diaz Produce - Jorge Antona ’82
Galla’s Pizza & Wings
Harry Norman, Realtors
Hawk Associates
Kapp Koncepts, Inc. - Jay Kapp ’94
Maddy’s – A Rib & Blues Joint
Paper Affair
Ron Cantrell Construction Inc.
Sterling Risk Advisors
In Kind Donations
Tom Bickes ’74
Chevron
Diaz Produce
Golfsmith
The Gungate Company
Jack Nadel - Paula Thomas Fannon ’82
Kapp Koncepts, Inc.
Maddy’s – A Rib & Blues Joint
Regency Fine Art

Wedding Bells
Ring In a Host of Memories
A Note from the Alumni Board President
I will always remember 2010 as the year of weddings. No, not
because Chelsea Clinton and Carrie Underwood got married. I will
remember this year as the year I was invited to 12 weddings.
So, why should you care? Well, the reason I bring this up is because
five of those weddings featured alumni of St. Pius X. As
each of these weddings took place, a flood of memories from my
time at St. Pius poured into my mind.
At the wedding of Mark Sheridan ’01, I remembered our time on
the cross country team
when we used to go on
"5 mile runs" that consisted
of running for
one mile, stopping at
a park for 20 minutes,
and then running back.
At the wedding of Leanne
Asip Frey ’01
and Andy Frey ’01, I
remembered our time on the track and field team and Andy's deadon
impression of our coach with his phrase "oh honey baby."
At the wedding of Mike Agurkis ’01, I remembered our time at
St. Pius X and the following years at the University of Georgia—
especially our annual trips to the Georgia-Florida games. During
the ceremony of Amanda Hook Goodno ’01 and Harrison Goodno
’00, the memories of dancing to Boyz II Men songs at homecoming
came back to me. And last but not least, the graduation lockin
was brought back to my consciousness at the wedding of Sara
Pheasant Reed ’01.
Two of these couples now join the 10 other couples from my class
that have married fellow St. Pius X alumni. I am sure that this is
common throughout all classes, but I think there was something
in that cafeteria that they were serving that brought on all this romance.
So, the next time you are at a wedding of a Pius alumnus/a, what
will you remember from your days at St. Pius X?
Augusto Michael Trujillo ’01, Alumni Board President
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Service Day
PROJECT OPEN HAND
*In conjuction with St. Pius X Marathon of Mercy
Holiday Shopping at
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Time: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
“If it is encouraging, devote yourself to encouraging
others. If it is sharing, share generously. If it is
leading, lead enthusiastically. If it is helping,
help cheerfully.” - Romans 12:8
3rd Annual
Team Trivia Night
A benefit for the Alumni Scholarship Fund
Saturday, January 22, 2011
6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. • St. Pius X Cafeteria
*Adult Only Event
Open to Alumni, Parents,
Parents of Alumni and Faculty
Team Entry $150 • Up to 10 players
Register online at
www.spx.org/alumni
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Time: 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
LOCATION: 2353 Peachtree Road - Atlanta
If you haven’t shopped at Festivity, you’re
in for a big treat. You’ll find interesting
gifts, home decor, clothes and accessories.
Best of all, when you shop at the
Peachtree Battle location on this date,
twenty percent of the proceeds benefit the
St. Pius X Alumni Association. Everyone is
invited. Bring your friends and family.
Refreshments will be served.
Basketball Game
Alumni Night
• Bring your own food
• Order pizza from Galla’s
• Snacks, soft drinks, beer and wine
will be available
Cash Prizes
Raffle: Win a HDTV, iPOD, or GPS
St. Pius X vs. Marist
Saturday, February 5, 2011
St. Pius X Gymnasium

Around The Globe
When our students leave St. Pius X, they go on to accomplish some pretty amazing things. Each story becomes a part
of the legacy of our beloved Alma Mater and brings our community much pride and happiness. Recently, St. Pius X caught
up with several alumni who are living, working and traveling around the globe. They have been kind enough to share with
us, in their own words, their experiences after graduating from St. Pius X. We hope you’ll enjoy reading the stories found
on the following pages.
A Lasting Legacy for
Children in Need In Guatemala
Mike’s Angels in Action: (Above) While visiting the Hogar de San Jeronimo Emiliani Orphanage in Guatemala City, the volunteers donate some of life’s essentials—toothbrushes,
books, and clothing—to help 75 children in the orphanage’s care. At the end of the visit, the volunteers take a moment to pose with some of the children. (Left to right) Anne Glaser,
Rita Glaser, Sarah Welton ’00, Jackie Marcucci Price ’86 and Erina Nichols ’83.
Mike’s Angels
You can’t stop Pi Hi grads when they are on a mission.
In this case, Jackie Marcucci Price ’86, Erina
Nichols ’83 and Sarah Welton ’00 were on a special
mission of service—to help children in need in
Guatemala.
Earlier this year, Jackie and her sister, Trish Marcucci,
launched a new non-profit organization,
Mike’s Angels, Inc., in memory of their brother
Mike Marcucci ’81 who passed away in 2009. The
sisters wanted to honor the special energy Mike
brought to their family and to the halls of St. Pius.
If you were fortunate enough to know Mike, then
you can remember what a charismatic person he
was. Whether he was walking with Mrs. Guscio to
the cafeteria or pitching in to help his fellow students,
he was always enthusiastic about supporting
a worthy cause.
So with the same giving spirit, 19 Mike’s Angels
volunteers boarded a plane on June 27, 2010, unaware
of all of the grateful and beautiful children
they would meet and unsuspecting of the tremendous
success they would have. “I knew the need was
great, but experiencing it first hand was eye-opening,”
says Jackie. “I learned that every kindness,
however large or small, truly makes a difference. I
could see the impact in the eyes of the children as
their faces lit up during our visits.”
Mike’s Angels will be sending relief supplies to orphanages
throughout the year and is planning yearly
mission trips to Guatemala. If you would like to
learn more, visit www.mikesangels.org or call Jackie
Marcucci Price at 404.915.7783.
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Mark McSwain ’83
THE SUBWAY KING
I attended the University of Louisville after graduating from St. Pius [and after college I] headed overseas to play basketball in the European leagues. I
played professional ball in Finland, Israel, Belgium, Spain, Greece and France. I met the mother of my children during my three years there along with
winning a championship. Helsinki awarded me the “Joulu Puuki” or “Santa Claus” for that Christmas. I am still very close with many friends there and
visit every few years. Tel Aviv was nice also. I experienced my first Yom Kippur and celebrated by not using any electronics and very little electricity. I
also attended a bar mitzvah for my team manager’s son. They let me light one of the candles on his candelabrum which is reserved for family and close
friends. Nice country but they still owe me nearly half my salary. Seville, Spain is where they fight the bulls. I regretfully didn’t see it though. I mostly
hung out with American college students studying abroad. The words I remember most are “cerveza” - “beer” and “mañana” – “tomorrow,” because
I drank a lot of beer and was always told that my salary would be paid tomorrow. I had a tryout in Greece after that. After my tryout I was sent home
with out-of-date money. I tried to exchange it at the airport, and they told me that the money couldn’t be exchanged because it was put out of circulation
some time ago. I guess the people from the basketball club had a real good laugh with that one.
In France I played in a small city named Chalon sur Soane, south of Paris. Paris is a wonderful place to visit and fall in love with someone, but living
there is too busy and expensive. You won’t find a more beautiful city. It has a certain magic about it that stays with you. I played four seasons there and
my daughter was born in Toulouse, the last city in which I played. After that we moved to Brussels were we live now. I played for seven more years
and during that time we had our two sons. My youngest son was born in 2003,
my last year playing professionally. This was the start of my career after basketball.
Being 38 and playing basketball doesn’t mix too well so I bought into
an American Bar/Grill. This lasted for two years. I knew I couldn’t continue
living that way, staying out late and dealing with the shady characters that
come along with the environment.
So, I got out of the bar. I lost a lot of money and was out of work for a year
and a half. My wife worked with the European Government, and I stayed at
home with the new baby thinking about what to do next. Should we go back to
America or make a stand here? I happened to pick up an English friend from
the airport and he was carrying a Subway sandwich bag. I asked him where he
bought it, and he told me that there are many Subway restaurants in England.
I immediately knew what I was going to do. I was going to open the first store
in Brussels. I had no money left so I had to find the money somehow. I had
to convince someone to loan me more than $125,000. I asked friends and
family with no luck. I presented my project to banks, government loan agencies
and private investors, all with no luck. One day an investor called and
said he knew of someone who might want to help me. I visited with him and
presented my ideas in my (at the time) broken French. The next day I had a
partner, Chris Beelen. I scraped up $25,000 and he did the same, with the rest
coming from a government agency that helps new small businesses.
In 2005 we opened the first Subway restaurant in Belgium. Since then I have
become the Director of Development for the French-speaking region of Belgium
and my partner handles the Flemish-speaking part. We now have 19
open stores countrywide with plans for many more in the coming years. Since
Subway is an American company, we have conventions each year somewhere
in the United States. So, I get to visit the U.S. twice a year, which allows me
and my family to visit home. We also have meetings in different European
cities each year, so I get to travel and potentially visit cities I have not seen
before. All in all I’m about as happy as legally allowed.
“Subway dreams of taking a bite
into Belgium.”
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Emily DeLoach ’04
TEACHING ABROAD
I graduated from St. Pius X in 2004 and attended Flagler College in St.
Augustine, Fla. I graduated in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in English
and communications. I enjoyed writing in college and wanted to be a journalist,
but I knew it would be hard to find a job in journalism. Teaching
English was my back up plan as I tried to prepare myself for the real
world.
The day I graduated from college, the front page of the local newspaper
read, “Flagler’s largest graduating class faces unstable economy.” Not
the most promising words for new graduates to read. I have always been
interested in travel, and I decided to find a job abroad. A friend of mine
Working in Thailand was very challenging. I taught at a public school with
over 3,000 students from 12 to 18 years old. My first semester I taught the
14-15 year-olds and the 17-18 year-olds. I enjoyed my job because I had
a few serious classes with excellent students and the others weren’t too
badly behaved. My company gave me a curriculum packet as a guideline
for what to teach. I tried to follow the topics but I had to adjust my lessons
for each class level. I had 21 different classes every week. Therefore, I
would only teach a class four or five times a month. With only four months
in a semester, it was very difficult to make much progress. Less than 30
percent of the school’s students go on to college.
Second semester was actually more difficult than the first. Including myself,
there were four foreign teachers at my school. Two of us were American
and two were Filipino. My boss wanted every teacher to teach every
class at the school. She devised a rotating schedule that gave us only a
month with each class. It was exhausting. When I finished in September, I
was burnt out and ready to move on. The best thing I got out of my second
semester was three great friends. We really leaned on each other when
times got tough. The people I’ve met traveling, understand me in ways
that people back home never will. We’ve shared such unique experiences
that will never be forgotten.
I spent the next two months traveling around Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore
and Australia. My goal was to find a job in Taiwan, by November. I
knew I wanted to say in Asia, and I felt like something was pushing me in
that direction. Finally in October, I got a job offer...working with kindergarteners
and elementary school students. I was nervous about the change,
but excited about the hours, pay and location.
I flew to Taiwan from Sydney, Australia on November 15 and started all
over again. I did not know anyone in Taiwan and I was nervous about
everything. It took a few weeks to get settled and more than a month for
me to feel comfortable. I live about an hour southeast of Taipei in Yilan
county. There is a good group of foreigners here, but it is a small county.
My eyes have been opened
to a whole world of possibilities.
moved to Thailand to teach English after graduation. I knew nothing about
Thailand, but after researching, I found it is very easy for Americans to
get teaching jobs there, and with my bachelors degree in English, I didn’t
have to get certified to teach. I took the first job that hired me, a Thai company
called Mediakids, and packed my bags. In October 2008, I headed
to Bangkok for orientation. I had no idea where I would be living or who
I would teach.
I spent a semester from October 2008 to March 2009 in Thailand. I lived
in a small town, north east of Bangkok, called Sikhiu. I could bike the
entire town in about an hour; it was tiny. My apartment was the size of
my bedroom in America. I had no kitchen, so I invested in a toaster oven
and an electric wok. Every weekend, I would take the bus into the nearest
city, Nakhon Ratashima, and visit with friends. I had many American
friends around the same age, but my favorite friends were a Welsh couple.
They were experienced travelers who helped support me when times were
tough.
Thailand’s public schools have very short semesters, and the next one
didn’t begin until May. I wanted to prove that I could last a full year, so I
signed up for another semester. In March, I spent a week in Bali and then
headed home. I was fortunate to be able to spend two months at home with
my family and friends. Most people back home were surprised that I chose
to teach another semester. I felt like four months was not long enough. I
also wanted to visit more countries in Asia.
I found an apartment by the beach. I drive a scooter fifteen minutes into
town for work every day. My school is very small and I get along with all
of the teachers. I am the only foreigner but I work closely with a Taiwanese
English teacher. We teach the same classes on different days in order
to re-enforce the lessons.
Taiwanese people are friendly and welcoming. I feel like I belong at my
school and my opinion matters. I am very lucky to have found such a wonderful
job. My boss considers me family and takes good care of me. I have
wonderful friends from all over the world. I could not ask for more!
Two years in Asia, away from home, is enough for now. My contract ends
in November and I will be heading home. I want to pursue teaching elementary
school in the States. I feel so blessed to have had these wonderful
experiences. Even though things weren’t always easy, I have become
a stronger, more patient, open minded person. I would recommend living
abroad to anyone. Teaching has proved to be more challenging than
I could have ever imagined. Teaching English as a foreign language, in a
country where you do not speak the native language, is beyond challenging.
It is hard for me to explain how difficult this job can be at times, but
how rewarding it is at the end of the day.
I have started two blogs. One blog is about Thailand and the other is about
my current life in Taiwan. My goal is to inspire others to follow their
dreams and step outside their comfort zones. My eyes have been opened
to a whole world of possibilities.
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Life in Nicaragua
Jon Thompson ’93 is Co-Director of Comunidad
Connect. Comunidad Connect., a
section 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization,
is organized with the goal of bringing together
the local and foreign communities
in the San Juan del Sur area in southwest
Nicaragua in an effort to achieve sustainable
development and poverty alleviation.
In many cases this cooperation is tangible,
such as when participants of the Volun-
Tourism program work side by side with
local residents and stay with local families.
In other cases, such as with Community
REfund, the cooperation is more
financial, as real estate investors, agents,
and developers directly fund projects that
build assets for local individuals and communities.
The Sports Park is a place where
groups can meet in friendly competition,
while the Recycling Program addresses a
concern for sustainable waste management
shared by both residents and visitors to Nicaragua.
Students from Emory Goizueta
School of Business MBA Program and the
University of Colorado have participated
in the VolunTourism program run by Comunidad
Connect. For more information
contact Jon at Jon@comunidadconnect.
org and www.comunidadconnect.org.
Jon R. Thompson, MSW ’93
A CHANGING OF THE SEASON
As a child in Atlanta, I used to chase falling autumn leaves with friends. Spiraling down and floating in every which direction, the foliage shed by the towering
oaks and maples entertained us during those golden October and November days. We would see how many we could catch, having been told by our
parents that each leaf brought good luck.
These memories came back to me on a recent fundraising trip to Boston, where I had the opportunity to walk through the quaint village of West Newton.
The sugar maples were beginning to change color, the outer leaves orange and yellow while the others remained green. In Nicaragua, the seasonal change
is a little different. We measure in moisture not in color. Here there are only two seasons: rainy and dry. Our rainy season in Nicaragua typically starts in
May and signals the time for planting and cultivation for subsistence farmers, and an end to the cultural activities of Easter. By the end of the rainy season
in November, harvests have begun, thoughts turn toward the Christmas holidays, and students start studying for their final exams.
In 2009, however, things were different. Last year brought incredible economic and environmental change to Nicaragua. For example, the rains never came
to San Juan del Sur that year. Down as low as 90 percent compared to 2008, the entire country suffered through its worst drought in recent history. The price
of staples like rice, beans and corn doubled in a period of six months, and the decrease in supply drove prices up even further while increasing Nicaragua’s
reliance on imported goods to feed its people. And needless to say, as the cost of food rose, Nicaraguan families had less money to invest in their children’s
education, health and development.
Nicaragua’s plight is critical because even in good years, it has been a close second behind Haiti as the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. There
are no un-employment checks; no stimulus packages; little to no savings. Compounding the lack of public support are recent Federal cuts to education which
result in fewer institutional scholarships for college students, less resources in the classroom, and higher tuition fees for students already enrolled.
There is a collective sense throughout the country that we are entering a new era of sustained economic, social and environmental challenges. Traditionally,
Nicaraguans turn to each other in times of need. Families gather together and share. Neighbors look out for one another’s children as more mothers leave the
house in search of work. Communities look to their local leadership to pull them through.
We understand that most change is stressful, if not a bit frightening. However, we are calmed knowing that ours is but a season of transition, that new leaves
will grow again come spring and that although bare to the elements during the harshest of winter months, all those fallen leaves caught by others will transform
into our good fortune for years to come.
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Chelsea Daniels ’04
REDISCOVERING FAITH IN JAMAICA
I wanted to see the world, to change myself and my life as I knew it. So
I broke up with my boyfriend, packed up my life into two suitcases, said
goodbye to my family, and stepped onto a plane headed to a third-world
country to live for a year. Some said I was crazy. Some applauded my
courage. Others laughed in my face. But there I was—alone, nervous, and
very, very white.
I chose Jamaica because I had always been interested in Jamaican culture,
and I had heard about the Mustard Seed Communities. And, let’s face
it—who wouldn’t want to live on a Caribbean island? Except unlike what
everyone at home thought, I was not lying on a breathtaking beach in a
bikini with a Red Stripe in my hand. I was living in one of the most violent
cities on the planet, in a place with holes in the walls, freezing cold showers
and filth. And I have never been happier.
I worked at Mustard Seed from October 2008-2009. I went straight out
got to know an incredible place, as i lived in the gorgeous Blue Mountains
(right outside of Kingston) and worked across the big city in a place called
Spanish Town, in an oasis called Jerusalem. But more important than any
work I did while I was there, I fell in love with and made amazing connections
with so many of the most beautiful children I have ever met.
I found myself in Jamaica, and I found true, pure happiness—I found God.
And He came in the form of about 400 smiling, wild, disabled, orphaned
children. I’m not exactly sure why God sent me there to truly experience
Him. I think He knew I was way too stubborn to truly find Him in
my mundane life; I had to loose everything to gain it. And in Jamaica I
fell madly in love with a people who embraced Him so deeply that He
became a part of every action of their every day. I fell in love with a life
so simple—without money or luxuries—but most of all I fell in love with
those children.
They were the only thing I have ever found that could always pull me out
of myself. They could put me back in my place and remind me where I exist
in this world. They reminded me that I am nothing but a speck of dust,
and it is only through my creator that I can strive to be anything else. It
I wanted to see the world,
to change myself and my life as I knew it…
of college with a degree in psychology and had no idea where or what
I would be doing. When I got there I quickly realized they didn’t really
know what they were going to do with me either. It just so happened that
there was a volunteer who had been working there for four years before
me, and she was called to join a convent a month after I got there. She
had spent four years raising money, attaining grants and making plans for
two very large projects. These were a sensory playroom and a specialized
garden. Both were to be filled with swings and specialized toys, and both
were to be functional spaces for all of our children.
One of the most outstanding realizations I had while I was there was how
God moves in such mysterious ways. As she was worrying about how
these projects would be completed, especially after all the hard work she
had put into getting it all ready, He had spent the past four years of her
work preparing me to come and complete them.
During the completion of these projects, I did everything from painting
to tile-laying to gardening. By the end of my year I knew my way around
every hardware store on my side of the island, and I had stretched myself
so much more than I ever thought possible. I put together and even created
several manuals in order to help improve life for our beautiful children. I
was through these children that He chose to speak to me. His glorious face
shone upon me and showed me how much He loves me, and worthless as
I am, how happy I can be if I would just get over myself.
These children were such an example to me. They have nothing. Nothing.
Most do not have a single item to call their own. Not a toy, not a shirt,
some not even a toothbrush. And many cannot walk. Cannot communicate.
They do not even have those simple things we take for granted every
minute of every day. And yet, they smile. They play. They love so deeply
they put you to shame. They are so honest, so pure, and so so beautiful.
With just a touch or a simple smile, you can brighten their whole world.
They are so grateful and happy just to have your attention. That is all they
desire.
I am not sure if I changed the whole world, but nothing in my life will ever
be the same. And I will never stop thanking God for all He gave me, all He
taught me, and for putting those beautiful children in my life.
If you’d like to know more check out www.myspace.com/chelsddd or
smilejamaica.shutterfly.com (My year in pictures, password- chelsea) Or
email me at chelseadaniels3@gmail.com.
Around The Globe...
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Alison Bruckert ’01, Jennifer Bafundo ’00, Rachel Braham’86
and Trey Broussard ’01.
MISSIONS IN JAMAICA AND NICARAGUA
“I truly believe that one of the best part about being an alumni teacher at St. Pius X is having the opportunity to see our kids doing the same things we did
as students, with just as much energy and zeal, but at the same time to experience those moments from a completely different perspective,” noted Alison
Bruckert. “One of the most rewarding experiences that many of us have is taking a mission trip with our students and fellow faculty members to serve
the poor in other countries.” This year we were fortunate enough to have four alumni teachers attend trips to Jamaica and Nicaragua as chaperones—
Alison Bruckert ’01, Jennifer Bafundo ’00, Rachel Braham ’86 and Trey Broussard ’01.
The first mission trip of the year fell over spring break and found seven teachers and 16 students traveling to Jamaica. The team left on April 5 to
experience the work of Mustard Seed Ministries in the area surrounding Kingston and three alumni teachers—Trey, Alison and Rachel—all attended.
Although months of preparation went in to making sure the team was ready for the adventure, no amount of foresight could have prepared them for the
incredible, life-changing experiences to come.
Each day was a full day for the team. Every morning we rose at 5:30
to help the caretakers feed the children at Sophie’s Place. At 7 a.m.
we traveled to the various sites operated by Mustard Seed to do labor
work projects. In the evenings the group would return to Sophie’s
Place, play with the children in residence there, and spend time praying,
reflecting and growing together as a team. Trey Broussard commented,
“I went to Jamaica wanting to provide hope for those less
fortunate, but in return I received more hope and faith for my own
life than I could ever have imagined.”
The trip to Nicaragua was especially meaningful because it fell over
the first week of summer and was built primarily around a team of
2010 seniors who had graduated just days before departure. Truly, it
was an alumni trip! A nine-day adventure, Alison and Jennifer went
with three other chaperones and 17 students to the Mustard Seed site
just outside of Managua in Diriamba. Most of the children in residence
at the site were either given up by their parents or handed over
to Mustard Seed by the state. When not helping with the children,
the team worked on intense work projects of moving dirt, leveling
land, painting bunks and gardening with machetes. Jennifer recalled,
“The work was hard, but we all kept doing as much as we could.
The kids were truly impressive.”
The stories from these missions are joyful and inspiring. Alison and
Jennifer both agreed that the most incredible thing about the trips
was the opportunity to see their students using the things they taught
them; not necessarily the things they learned from books, but rather
the values that St. Pius X, as a Catholic family, has helped instill in
them over the course of their high school careers. Rachel commented,
“As alumni, it’s our responsibility to contribute to our students
in a special way—to show them that a commitment to justice and
service...is paramount to a life of grace.”
The call to service with each other and with our students is something
so profound that it is often difficult to describe in words. As
Alison told her mission trip small group, “It’s when we stop to listen
that we truly experience the moments of grace that can change our
lives forever.” Listening to God on these mission trips and seeing the
face of Christ in our team and the Mustard Seed communities can
only be described as life-changing. All four alumni chaperones are
already looking forward to attending mission trips again next year
and count the experiences among the most enriching of their lives.
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Staying Connected
2009-2010 Alumni Events and More!
Each year, the St. Pius X community hosts several events on and off campus in an effort to keep the school’s legacy thriving beyond
our classrooms. This year, our alumni had plenty of opportunities to stay connected to the school community and their former classmates.
2010 Faith & Work Networking Speaker Series
The 2010 Faith & Work Networking Speaker Series kicked off with a bang in
January. On January 28, the Alumni Association welcomed Frank Argenbright
as our first speaker of the year. Married for 30 years, Frank and his wife, Kathy
Blythe Argenbright ’66, have a son, Hunter ’01, age 27 and a daughter, Blythe,
age 24. Frank founded Air Serv Corporation in 2002 to provide outsourced business
services to aviation clients. Today, Air Serv has over 8,000 employees providing
services at 27 airports in the United States and Europe. In 2005, Frank
founded a sister company, SecurAmerica, to provide commercial security services.
Today, SecurAmerica has 2200 employees providing services in 20 cities
in the United States. Frank is a board member of the Children’s Hormone Foundation
and a member of Young Presidents Organization.
Rev. Monsignor Henry C. Gracz, was our speaker at the February event. He has
lived and ministered in Georgia for over 37 years. His ministry has always included ecumenical and interfaith activities with a concern that our divisions
prevent us from changing the world in the ways that God would want. He has advised governors, mayors and city officials. He is on the Advisory Board
of the Istanbul Center and is the on the Steering Committee of the Faith Alliance of Metro Atlanta. Pastoring in the metro Atlanta area since ordination,
his loves are good liturgy and worship, concerns for the just church in a just world, and the engaging search for spirituality. As the current Pastor of the
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Atlanta, Msgr. Gracz leads a large organization that operates the St. Francis Table program and The
Central Night Shelter. The beautiful Shrine is also a popular destination for weddings.
In March, former St. Pius X student Soren Ludwig graciously filled in last minute and gave an enlightening presentation on Global Peace Containers.
Soren is CEO of this amazing company that takes railroad containers and turns them into usable, sustainable housing.
We thank all the speakers for sharing their time, treasure and talent with our community.
2nd Annual
Alumni Flag Football Tournament
It was another chilly evening in November when alumni descended
on Maloof Stadium for the 2nd Annual Alumni Flag
Football Tournament. The purpose of this event was purely
social and brought out classes from the 2000s to the mid-90s.
The Class of 2006 repeated their tournament victory with
impressive wins over their opponents.
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Gala 2010
Winning Career Strategies
On Saturday, May 22, the Alumni Association held their first Winning
Career Strategies event. The workshop was open to all alumni and friends
of St. Pius X Catholic High School. The free event kicked off with continental
breakfast and networking. The keynote speaker for the morning
was Mary Roach ’82. Mary is an award-winning coach and educator in
the Newton County school system. She inspired everyone to “Do the footwork,
create the change and fly!” Each participant was given the opportunity
to share a minute-long infomercial with the group before heading to
the breakout sessions.
A fun night of shopping, food and dancing—all for a great cause! The
Gala 2010 Committee extends a big thank you to all our alumni who were
in attendance for this special evening. Your support helped raise over
$150,000 for the school!
Peachtree Road Race
The Alumni Association welcomed finishers of the Peachtree Road Race
to the St. Pius X Alumni Hospitality area. St. Pius X Catholic High School
was well represented by alumni and current student participants.
Trivia Tournament
The Trivia Tournament held by the Alumni Association once again brought
out alumni trivia lovers for a night of fun. On January 30 the St. Pius X
cafeteria became trivia headquarters. Teams were made up of alumni, parents
of alumni, current parents, faculty, staff and friends of SPX. The fun
and interactive evening was MC’d by Pee Wee Herman (a.k.a. Michael
Trujillo ’01, Alumni Board President). Michael and Mike Dallas ’82 put
together a unique evening of trivia that had teams eating Jelly Belly’s,
finishing song lyrics, and identifying images on PowerPoint slides. The
event earned over $1,000 for the Alumni Scholarship Fund.
Alumni Board member Erina Nichols ’83 put together an amazing and
powerful group of workshop facilitators. Drs. Holly Payne and Patty Kubus
offered instruction to participants regarding how to “Be the STAR
of Your Next Behavioral Interview.” Current Pi Hi parents Maureen and
Chris Martin helped participants navigate the emotional and strategic side
of job searching in their presentation of “Top 10 Tips for Job Seekers.”
Facilitating another workshop was Bruce Dreyfus, the dynamic Managing
Partner of “get THAT NEXT job!” He challenged the group to take
a totally new approach to landing the job they want. Michael Espositio
rounded out this wonderful group of presenters and gave a compelling and
interactive session on “Power Networking.”
After the morning’s activities, the day ended with a Mass celebrated by
Msgr. Lopez in the Chapel. We closed the celebration with the singing of
our Alma Mater.
If you have an idea for an alumni event
please contact Vicky Dorsey at
404.633.4290 x272 or alumni@spx.org.
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St. Pius is such a special place, and I am so lucky to have gone there.
The students that St. Pius produces are of such a high caliber. When
you get involved and give, you become part of the family. And it is such
a special family.
Mike Dallas ’82 - 14 Consecutive Years
I had the unique opportunity to attend St. Pius X. It made a great impact
on my life. I give so that others may have the same opportunity I had.
Tony Lentini ’83 - 14 Consecutive Years
Why I give...
We asked St. Pius X alumni why
they continue to support our
school. Here’s what they said.
We give to St. Pius because we strongly believe that supporting the
school financially is something we should do, both as alumni and as
parents of alumni. St. Pius has done great things, not only for the two
of us, but for our entire family and the Annual Fund is our opportunity
to do something for the school to show our appreciation and continued
support.
Dexter and Lori Leach Lummus ’80 – 14 Consecutive Years
St. Pius X has been a special place for my family for most of our lives.
In all my roles (alumnus, parent and employee) I have found the Pi Hi
spirit. I truly believe there is no finer place to invest in your children’s
education.
David Buechner ’73 - 13 Consecutive Years
Because it is simple and good to contribute to a community that values
the young body, mind and soul as Jesus did. We are the Lord’s.
Mary Pat McGinn Schaaf ’76 – 11 Consecutive Years
I give to St. Pius X Catholic High School as a "thank you" for the incredible
four years I had as a student, and I want my children to have
the same wonderful high school experience! I am proud to be an alumna
of a school with such a strong tradition, an amazing faith community,
a challenging academic program, supportive teachers (several of whom
were there when I was a student), and the best athletic program in the
state! Go Golden Lions!
Mary Jardina Morrison ’81 - 8 Consecutive Years
I give to St. Pius X because it continues to provide the best quality
catholic education in Atlanta. The friendships I made as a student have
survived the years. My older son is a new alumnus, and I believe he had
an even better experience. With another son coming in as freshman, we
are looking forward to continuing our long relationship with everyone at
St. Pius.
Dev Maguire ’74 – 6 Consecutive Years
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The 2010-2011
Annual Fund
forSt. ius X
Generosity
Achievement
Possibilities

St. Pius X
2010-2011 Annual Fund
We celebrate the excellence and spirit on which this community was founded
and continue that mission today.
Our Alumni Goal: $100,000
Your gift helps to ensure our success.
Fund Raising at St. Pius X
Generosity • Achievement • Possibilities
Our goal at St. Pius X is to provide our students with the highest quality Catholic education at the most reasonable price. We as a community
fulfill this goal because we are effective fundraisers and good stewards. After tuition, the cornerstone of our fundraising is tax deductible contributions
to our Annual Fund from alumni. Your generosity inspires achievement and opens endless possibilities for our students’ growth and
development.
Cost to Educate
The fundamental reason for the Annual Fund appeal at St. Pius X is the need to subsidize the shortfall between the cost of the overall programs
of the school (Cost to Educate) and our tuition. For the fiscal year 2008-09 the difference was $627 per student.
Comparative Tuition
St. Pius X is a great value—currently we have the lowest tuition of the major private schools in the Atlanta metro area. One of our points of
pride is our prudent management of resources, which allows more diversity in our student population. In order to keep our competitive edge,
we rely on tax deductible gifts from our alumni to provide the additional resources we need to excel.
2010-2011 Annual Fund Objective
Our 2010-2011 Annual Fund goal is $500,000. Of this total we are asking the alumni to contribute $100,000. We invite our graduates to consider
two options (or anything in between). One is to become a major donor ($1,000) for $83.33 per month. This entitles you to free admission to
all St. Pius X events for the entire year and a special recognition dinner with Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. If you are beginning your support
of St. Pius X, think about a $100 gift ($8.33 per month). After taxes this gift equates to a latte per month for the $100 level and a dinner out
per month for $1,000. Either way, you can make a significant and life-changing difference to the next generation of students by directing your
donation to St. Pius X. There is no more important investment you can make today than an investment in education.
This year we hope that all our St. Pius X alumni will participate at the level they are able to contribute. Annual Fund participation is the most
important barometer of our community, and therefore, every gift is a gesture of support that is much more valuable than the dollar amount. The
bottom line is we need your continued support in order for us to continue our success. You were a part of the legacy when you were a student,
and as an alumnus/a you can continue to be a part of fulfilling the mission of St. Pius X.
I look forward to seeing you all this year at the Alumni events! Domini Sumus.
Sincerely in Christ,
David L. Buechner ’73
Director of Development

Annual Fund FAQs:
Your guide to the St. Pius X Annual Fund
Why?
At St. Pius X, 90 percent of costs the school incurs to educate its students is covered by tuition. The Annual Fund, the largest
and most important fund raising project of the year, is the primary means by which the cost to operate St. Pius X is subsidized.
Without the Annual Fund, St. Pius X would have to dramatically raise tuition or undertake steep budget cuts.
Who?
The entire St. Pius X community (parents, alumni, parents of alumni, faculty, staff and grandparents) is invited to participate
in the Annual Fund.
How are Annual Fund dollars used?
Annual Fund revenues are a part of the budgeted operating revenues of St. Pius X. Think of a portion of each Annual Fund
dollar as being applied toward the school’s different operating costs—salaries and benefits (about 80 percent), operations
and maintenance overhead (about 6 percent), programs (about 10 percent), and financial aid (about 4 percent).
When are Annual Fund gifts due?
The Annual Fund contribution deadline is May 31, 2011.
NEW Matching Gifts Lookup Feature:
Get up to the minute information on your company’s matching gift policy and forms through a new service offered on the
St. Pius X Web site. Visit www.spx.org and click on the “Support SPX” link at the top of the homepage. From there you can
go to the “Matching Gifts Lookup” link and enter your company’s information.
Alumni
Annual Fund Goals
Make Your Gift Now!
Fill out the enclosed envelope and mail it today. Our flexible
options allow you to pay in a way that is convenient for you:
Actual
Goal
• Pay by check or credit card with the enclosed envelope
• Make a credit card gift online at www.spx.org
• Transfer stocks or other securities (see Web site for details)
• Take advantage of corporate matching gifts
100 %
$82,750.78
$100,000
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$100,000
Annual Fund Recognition Levels:
Society of St. Pius X: $20,000 and above
Cardinal Sarto Society: $10,000-$19,999
5.25 %
Domini Sumus Society: $5000-$9999
Monsignor Young Society: $2500-$4999
2009-2010
Participation
2009-2010
Dollars
2010-2011
Participation
2010-2011
Dollars
ST. PIUS X ALUMNI,
WE CAN MAKE IT WITH YOUR HELP!
Monsignor Maloney Society: $1000-$2499
1958 Guild: $500-$999
Bell Tower Guild: $250-$499
Principal’s Guild: Gifts up to $250

DEVELOPING EXCELLENCE
St. Pius X Catholic High School
Expanding Our Legacy
Capital Campaign Update
Dear St. Pius X Alumni,
We have some great news to share with you regarding the Expanding
Our Legacy Capital Campaign. In July, we were dealing with the
financial and physical consequences of our school’s roof replacement.
It was a difficult time, but we have made it to the other side.
Today our outlook is considerably brighter. As some of you may already
know, earlier this past summer, St. Pius X received a $500,000
challenge gift in support of the Expanding Our Legacy Capital Campaign.
This challenge gift stipulates that every dollar given to this
campaign by September 15, 2010 will be matched by our anonymous
benefactors up to $500,000.
We were thrilled and humbled to receive such a donation. So you can
imagine our excitement when, just a few weeks ago, another anonymous
donor came forward with an additional $500,000 pledge! This
donation brings the total of gifts and pledges for the Expanding Our
Legacy Capital Campaign to $4.6 million! If we are able to raise
$400,000 in gifts and pledges by September 15 (thus bringing the total
amount raised to $5 million), we could possibly begin construction
and have the fields completed in time for Spring 2011 use!
Our community is indeed blessed, and we could not have reached this
point in the campaign without the dedicated support of our alumni.
Those of you who have already donated are making a difference in the
lives of our current and future students.
Recently, at the welcome dinner for freshmen parents, Principal Steve
Spellman and Athletic Director Mark Kelly challenged the class of
2014 to make the difference in this campaign. Vicky Dorsey ’81
(Alumni Director) and I would like to challenge all members of our
alumni community to do the same! The freshman parents were ecstatic
with the news, probably the most enthusiastic since we started this
campaign. We hope that you will be too.
If you have yet to make a contribution to this campaign, please prayerfully
consider doing so. Your donation, no matter the size, says that
you believe in the work of St. Pius X Catholic High School. Every gift
makes a difference in this project’s completion.
If you have any questions regarding the campaign, please call me at
404.633.4290 x 273. If you would like to volunteer to work with the
campaign please e-mail me at dlb@spx.org.
You may obtain additional campaign information by visiting our web
site at www.spx.org and clicking on “Support SPX” link at the top of
the homepage.
Thank you all for your prayers and support. I am confident that we can
accomplish this together and will achieve our goals because of our
faith and perseverance!
Domini Sumus,
David L. Buechner ’73
Director of Development
Expanding Our Legacy: Alumni By
the Numbers
Total Pledged Amount
$1,075,034.02
Total Collected Amount
$742,032.64
Number of Alumni Participants
358
Alumni Participation Percentage
3.51%
This listing includes all those alumni who have made pledges or
payments to the Expanding Our Legacy Capital Campaign by May
10, 2010. All payments to Expanding Our Legacy can be made
through December 31, 2011.
Pope Pius X Legacy
(Contributions of $100,000.00 + )
Richard Arroll ’80
Meredith Environmental, Inc. ’81
James M. and Susan A. Lauria Seaver
’64 & ’64
Bishop Hyland Founders Guild
(Contributions of $50,000.00 + )
Tom and May-May Bindewald Bickes
’74 & ’75
Patrick and Rebecca O’Connor ’74
Father Harrison Society
(Contributions of $30,000.00 + )
Greg and Joanie Reardon Raines ’80
& ’80
Visionary
(Contributions of $15,000.00 + )
Sustainer
(Contributions of $7,500.00 + )
John and Katy Hunter Asip ’80 & ’80
David and Julie Hungeling ’91
Dexter and Lori Leach Lummus ’80
& ’80
Tim and Resa Markham ’77
Larry and Laurie Holmes McDowell
’79
Sant and Shawn Perez ’77
Roger and Lynn Sullivan ’75
Benefactor
(Contributions of $5,000.00 + )
Charlie and Patti Tusa Berry ’80
Brian Connors ’80
Claude and Anne Hartridge ’69
Mark and Brenda Homrich ’80
Michael J. and Paige Jardina ’82
Mark and Linda Buechner Kelly ’70
& ’74
Steve and Sally McQuaid Kramer ’67
& ’69
Kathryn Wiedl Mettler, M.D. ’59
Tim and Kelly McGonegal Smith ’82
Patron
(Contributions up to $5,000 )
Lauren Abbott ’04
Michael Abbott ’08
James Abdou ’04
Joey Abdou ’05
Judy Killmeyer Ackermann ’60
Patricia Ajoy ’88
Raul and Susana Ajoy Alfonso ’86
Marisa Collard Allen ’99
Chris and Noelle Amato ’00
Mike and Andreane Anderson ’75
James E. Arnett ’69
Joseph Huey Ashkouti ’85
Travis Baer ’04
Kathryn (Kit) Stultz Ballentine ’74
Jeannie Sabin Barry ’87
Joe Baumgartner ’59
Sally Asip Beach ’84
Jerry and Lisa McBride Beck ’85
Gerry and Kathy Conboy Berg ’81
Michael F. and Amanda Berretta ’85
Chris and Lisa Smyke Berthelsen ’79
& ’78
Matt and Mary O’Brien Beyer ’80 &
’82
Consuelo Leon Bills ’86
Lindsay Bittner ’70
Robert Bittner ’73
Terri and Tim Boggs ’82

James and Melanie Bollinger ’69
Rachel Braham ’86
Kevin Brannon ’94
Mark Brass ’03
Mrs. Beth Braun ’67
Thomas and Julie Matthews Braxton
’85
Robert and Sarah Brieske ’83
Patrick and Denise Brisbane ’85
Matthew Brohm ’00
Alison Bruckert ’01
Mary Najjar Brunner ’80
Doris Bucher ’60
The David Buechner Family ’73
Wayne D. Burdette ’78
Anna Burnett ’00
Nancy Rupp Butler ’75
Dolores Pisano Byrd ’68
Roger Cahoon ’75
Dennis and Emily Wilson Callahan
’91 & ’94
Julie Cannon ’95
David and Christi Lampe Caragher
’83 & ’84
Charlie Carrigan ’07
John Carrigan ’05
Mike Carroll and Family ’75
Beth and Greg Carscallen’78
Felicity Maxted Cash ’90
David Castricone ’89
Andrea Catroppa ’86
William and Thea Chamberlain ’72
Anna Manarin Chambers ’79
Julia Brys Chicoskie ’94
Class of 2010
Rachel Clegg ’97
Steve and Amy Clements ’91
Jodi Herbig Cochran ’99
Amy Adams Collins ’86
Maureen Collins ’97
Joe and Gretchen Conboy ’77
Ashley Conklin ’97
Johnny Conklin ’95
Heather Conlon ’04
Jan Armstrong Conners ’72
Colleen Connolly ’86
Kathleen Kelly Conwell ’69
Fred and Cecelia Shannon Corso ’83
Theresa Carr Cummings ’92
Ashley M. Marriott Curlette ’02
Ann Hudson Currie ’77
Mike Dallas ’82
Paul and Jackie Heter Dallas ’81 & ’83
Brett Darcy ’05
Jaclyn Darcy ’06
Shane Darcy ’04
James Darden ’64
Janice Stevenson Dawson ’70
Mr. and Mrs. G. Thomas Deckbar, Jr.
’74
Jerry deGolian ’69
Mark DeGuenther ’81
Tara Delaney-Smith ’93
John and Katie Kolshak Derscheid ’00
Carlos and Thais Edwards Diaz ’86
Jacqueline Benoit Dickson ’79
The Rev. Brendan Digel ’89
James P. Dirr ’78
Mark and Kathy Doelling ’76
Mike Dolan ’76
Mark K. Dooley ’90
Victoria Dorsey ’81
Timothy and Judith Dunn ’79
Sarah Kennedy Edwards ’99
Elizabeth Elliott ’01
Rebecca Sanford Ellis ’01
Holly Miller Emberson ’90
Kelly Gannon Escorpizo ’98
Mike and Paula Thomas Fannon ’74
& ’82
Claire Farnsworth ’01
Daniel Farnsworth ’93
Richard and Anne Farnsworth ’69
Mike and Kathy Raville Farrell ’68
& ’68
Kathleen Connolly Flanagan ’86
Lynn Flowers ’78
Christine Gerlach Frank ’84
Gloria Bellospirito Frederick ’81
Susan McKane Fritts ’67
Gary and Stephanie Hatheway Froug
’82
Geza and Mary Beth Dennon Gereben
’73
Mary Catherine Gaffney Gill ’93
Jay and Carol Goda ’79
Omar and Jennifer Ajoy Gonzalez ’96
Joel Gould ’88
Kerry Grass Grace ’75
Daniel Graciaa ’05
Jessica Joyce Gray ’09
Peter and Mary Ann Bell Green ’73
James E. Haddad III ’92
Barbara Welling Harn ’73
Sean and Julie Duvall Hiland ’96
Lynn Dobson Hinchey ’85
Mark and Karen King Hoban ’72 &
’76
Christopher Holdsworth ’00
Alexis Horder ’97
Greg Hudson ’82
Kay Lombardy Hynes ’61
Glen and Kelly Asip Iannucci ’98
& ’98
Brandon Irvin ’10
Robert and Beth Jameson ’82
Thomas Janas ’73
Mark and Joanna Jardina ’88
Paul and Lisa Jardina ’83
Jeremy Johnson ’95
Kyle Johnson ’96
Sharisse Azar Johnson ’76
Elena Quinn Jones ’91
Mike and Margaret Simons Jones ’63
Tessa Jones ’03
Theresa Ruffin Jones ’85
Tom and Becky Mayfield Jordan ’78
& ’78
Daniel and Amy Armbruster Joy ’91
Jay and Jenniffer Todd Kapp ’94
& ’94
Nicholas Keller ’99
Barbara Janas Kemner ’80
George Kennedy’11
Valerie Kennedy ’10
Susan Kenney ’73
Rich and Peggy Kernan ’90 & ’90
Brooks and Kathy Maloof Kieffer ’77
Jennifer Tomaszewski Kincaid ’83
Barry Waidelich Kirk ’66
Dylan J. Knight ’08
Janine Estafen Kourieh ’91
Kristin Kramer ’98
Jacqueline Krawczyk ’00
Matt and Beth Whitesell Lammers ’74
& ’76
Jeff and Molly Messner Lane ’73 &
’74
Cristina Leon ’88
Andy and Kristen Lichtenwalner ’97
Anne Stiers Lindsay ’89
Lt. Col. Dan and Mrs. Beth Ann
Lockert ’86
Peter and Julie Hynes Lococo ’80
Mark W. and Sheila Long ’81
Paula Lucking ’72
Reid MacArthur ’12
Andrea Mackool ’69
Ryan Magid ’99
Brock and Kathy Manning Magruder
’73
Dev and Beth Maguire ’74
Pamela T. Maloof ’78
Stephen M. Maloof ’88
Mary Kay Vollrath Mangiarelli ’88
Don Manning ’78
Michael and Linda Gerstner Manning
’76 & ’76
Robert Manning ’83
Gary Markwalter ’80
James W. and Mary Pat Warner Martin
’82 & ’86
Ralph Martino ’67
Lynette Mauge ’78
Dana Puckett May ’83
Ceci Shook McAuliffe ’68
Denis and Mary Ann Schladenhauffen
McCarthy ’69
Michael and Karen Kingery
McConnell ’71
Scott and Crissie Bowen McCormack
’93 & ’94
John W. McDougal ’02
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McGowan ’78
John and Mary Ann Head McNeil ’73
Kevin Meyer ’98
Rebecca Setili Millard ’68
Ashley and Maria Rodriguez Miller ’87
Elizabeth Wible Molloy ’61
The Sullivan Family: Tim ’77, Sean ’78,
Susie McHugh ’79, Danny ’81 and
Peggy Monahan ’86
Nikolai Mondi ’92
L. Hutch Moore ’81
Michael Moore ’64
Steve Morgan ’69
Jamie and Mary Jardina Morrison ’81
John Mowiser ’90
Joseph and Sally Lichtenwalner Mrus
’87
Tricia Pawley Mueller ’89
Sara (JoJo) Mattingly Muir ’62
Carrie Forrester Muller ’94
Mr. and Mrs. Juan Alejandro Munoz
’83
Elena Mowiser Murphy ’84
Tom and Susan Murphy ’76
Tracy Yeates Navarro ’90
Rita Norris Norman ’76
Rebecca Nort ’01
Elaine Gussman Northern ’65
Gregory and Sonia Aguirre Northway
’88 & ’88
Jim and Gina Granato O’Brien ’85
& ’86
William Ollinger ’79
Howard and Lois Woytych Olson ’61
& ’61
James and Josephine Gegan Olson ’62
Katherine O’Neil Nelson ’73
Matt Ortner ’98
Jose and Karen Kerner Pagoaga ’80
& ’82
Kathleen McGonegal Parker ’80
Russell and Judy Timme Parris ’77
Melanie Patak ’98
Maria Davis Matthews Pauken ’61
Michael Pelt ’77
John and Susan Berthelsen Pettit ’75
Sara Pheasant ’01
Michael Piacentino ’97
Sharon Spivey Pierce ’83
Elizabeth Thompson Pinder ’85
Angela Borzak Piszczek ’95
Ginny Kirouac Provost ’98
Jeanne McAllister Queen ’86
Robert G. Rainey ’63
Jeff Rapp ’82
2LT. Thomas Raterman ’03
Stephen E. Raville ’65
Sarah Jane Reedy ’98
Kim and Kathleen Hogan Reichling
’70 & ’71
Patrice Reynolds ’72
Richard Richmond ’87
Robert M. and Katie Richmond ’85
Mary Roach ’82
Christopher and Leigh Rogers ’97
Jason Rohan ’92
Sarah Rolfes ’04
Nancy Lockert Romeo ’89
Marian Goode Rosenberg ’77
Mary Caffrey Rozboril ’95
Terri Turner Rubin ’77
David Sabino ’00
Mary Pat McGinn Schaaf ’76
Fred Schelver ’63
Matthew Seng and Celeste Hannah ’89
Damien and Gail Robertson Serauskas
’89 & ’89
Ed and Kristen Strougal Sheeran ’83
Andrea Kathleen Sherlag ’09
Michael Sherwood ’92
Charlene Cherry Siewert ’64
Steve and Julie Bell Siler ’95
Laura Simon ’71
Father Bryan Small ’92
Katheryn Smith ’99
Maureen Smith ’90
Sarah Kathryn Smith ’94
Steve and Maureen O’Shea Spellman
’70
Shawn Standard M.D. ’87
Chris and M. Christina Berding
Stauber ’76
David Stiers ’87
Mrs. Katie Bush Stilson ’00
Kerry Stolte ’93
Greg and Karen Garcar Swabe ’71
Dr. Za’vette Tatum-Kodzai ’86
Lisa M. Taylor ’92
Charlotte A. Thompson ’59
Gary P. Tkac ’69
David and Sharon Troncale ’91
Augusto Michael Trujillo ’01
J. Scott and Ana Mobley Turco ’82
Kevin and Enid Turner ’80
Michael and Mary Ellen O’Connor
Van Horn ’72
Jonathan Scott Vaughn ’98
Mary Vaughn ’05
Rick Wagner ’68
Bill and Elaine Di Cristina Waidelich
’62 & ’63
Heather and Keith Watson ’89
Connie McGowan White ’72
Abigail J. Kurland ’02
Amy Foster Williams ’85
Anita Gegan Willoughby ’60
Anne McGill Wilson ’87
Shaunda K. Wilson ’79
Patricia Principe Winkeljohn ’83
Susan Riesmeyer Wood ’92
Chuck and Jennifer Pitra Wootten ’82
Tracy and Michelle Robichaux Wright
’82
Angela Schultz Wyman ’82
Matthew Zieg ’95

Planning Your Gift
The Expanding Our Legacy Capital Campaign offers a wide range
of opportunities for donors at all levels to make a difference in
the lives of present and future St. Pius X students.
You can participate in the campaign by making a pledge that
permits both flexibility and time to complete the payment. Because
the campaign is urgent, we have asked that all pledges be
fulfilled by December 2011. In some cases, you may require
a longer time to complete your commitment, and if so, we are
pleased to work with you to arrange such a gift.
There are a variety of ways you can make a gift to Expanding
Our Legacy. Each presents certain advantages. All are tax deductible
within the limits specified by the IRS code. We would
recommend that you consult with an attorney or financial advisor
when planning your commitment.
Gifts may be made with cash, check, credit card, or through automatic
transfer from your checking or savings account. Cash gifts
qualify for a charitable deduction in the year they are given.
Gifts of Appreciated Securities held for more than one year
permit a donor to use the full value of the security at the time
of donation as a tax deduction, while avoiding the capital gains
tax that would be imposed if the security were sold.
Gifts of Property, including residence, farm, vacation home,
jewelry, art, etc. can provide significant benefits to the school
and to the donor. The specialized help of appraisers and tax
advisors is necessary to make such a gift.
Gifts of Life Insurance can provide a way to make a sizeable gift
at a relatively low cost. Again consulting with your attorney or
tax advisor is important.
Bequests and Life Payment Plans are excellent ways to participate
in the campaign at levels you might not ordinarily consider.
These include a bequest in one’s will as well as various trust
instruments.
The main consideration in making any type of gift to the campaign
is to find a way that brings joy to you and your family—joy in
supporting a cause in which you believe.
If you have any questions regarding the planning of your gift
to St. Pius X, please contact the Development Office at 404-
633-4290, or visit the Web site at www.spx.org and click on the
“Support SPX” link at the top of the homepage.
Memorial Fund
In Memory of Nick Rogers ’97
Donations have been made
to the St. Pius X Memorial
Fund in honor of Nick
Rogers ’97 who died in
an automobile accident in
May 2010. Nick was one of
three siblings who graduated
from St. Pius X. During
his high school years,
Nick distinguished himself
as a star football player. He
went on to achieve great
success at the Georgia Institute
of Technology (Georgia Tech) as a defensive linebacker,
and he was the first football player from St. Pius X to play in
the NFL. The Rogers family produced three very accomplished
collegiate athletes: Nick, his brother Phillip who was a running
back at Georgia Tech, and his sister Dana who ran track. If you
would like to donate to the Nick Rogers Memorial Fund, please
contact the Development Office at 404-633-4290.
Newly Endowed Scholarship
Margaret Gilbert Scholarship
This newly endowed scholarship
honors Margaret
Gilbert who passed away
in April 2009 after a courageous
battle with breast
cancer. Margaret was a
beloved wife, mother and
coach who touched the lives
of many in the St. Pius X
community. Married to Bob
Gilbert, current teacher and
coach at St. Pius X, Margaret
was the mother of four
beautiful daughters: Katy ’12, Sara, Jill and Mary. In her youth,
she was a champion swimmer and turned her athletic passion
into a career coaching young swimmers including the St. Pius X
swim team. If you would like to donate to the Margaret Gilbert
Scholarship Endowment, please contact the Development Office
at 404-633-4290.
St. Pius X Catholic High School
Development Office
2674 Johnson Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30345-1720
404-633-4290
Steve Spellman
Principal
David Buechner ’73
Development Director
Victoria Dorsey ’81
Alumni Director
Mary Vallés Jones
Records and Special Events
Noelle Amato ’00
Publications Coordinator
Kyle Snipes
Associate Communications
Coordinator

An Interview With Principal Spellman
I recently had an opportunity to sit down with Mr. Spellman and to ask him about his 10 years as the
principal of St. Pius X. I’d like to share that conversation with all the alumni of St. Pius X.
Vicky: You have just completed your 10th year as principal at St. Pius X. As you reflect on this time in
your professional career, what thoughts or memories stand out on your mind?
Steve: First and foremost is how incredibly fast the time has gone and how much fun it has been. It’s
been a wonderful 10 years, some of the most rewarding and enjoyable of my career.
I am most proud of where we are as a school right now, a continuation of a blessed 53-year history.
When I arrived, I inherited a wonderful school, and we are enjoying the fruits of labor and love contributed
by the faculty, parents, grandparents and friends of St. Pius who made us what we are today.
We seem to be a very popular school in Atlanta right now, validated by the number of applicants we
receive each year.
Vicky: Is there something specific you are most proud of?
Steve: The quality of the faculty, especially the 25 alumni we currently have teaching at their school. We are blessed to have dedicated,
knowledgeable teachers that love this school and want the best for our students in a Catholic, college-preparatory environment.
I am also very proud of the advancement we have made in our alumni office. David Buechner (former Alumni Director) and now you,
Vicky, have taken the office to new levels of involvement with our alumni. In particular, the homecoming weekend has become a huge
event, and attendance has soared the past few years. The Alumni Career Fair has also grown in popularity and brings alumni back to
campus to share their professions with our students. It is a unique event, allowing for the interaction of our current students and our
alumni. The Faith & Work Networking Series you have started are another powerful way for our alumni to know we care about them
and that our commitment to them is a life-long one.
Anyone who is familiar with private education knows that the future of the school depends on the alumni base. With the rising cost of
private education, even Catholic education, the school cannot do it all by itself. We must have the alumni support to take the school to
new levels of achievement. That is a trend we are seeing and a very positive sign.
Another area I am proud of is the ability of our school to excel in all areas. There are very few schools that can boast of the success we
enjoy in academics, the arts, athletics and clubs. There is something for everyone to belong to at this school, a trait you don’t see in many
schools. It creates a family environment and unites us together in both mission and spirit—a very strong culture of caring for each other
exists here that I am extremely proud of and enjoy being associated with.
Vicky: Now that St. Pius has turned 50, in fact 53 years old, what can we expect the school to look like at its 60th, 70th and 100th anniversaries?
Steve: The beauty of St. Pius is that we are mission-driven. Our mission today is an extension of the mission established by Father Harrison
and the faculty who opened the school in 1958. We are a Catholic, co-educational, college-preparatory school with a well-established history
of setting the bar of expectations high. This mission helps us in making decisions ranging from accepting students and hiring faculty
to allocating resources and interacting with each other. Hopefully, it will sustain us all the way to the 100th anniversary and beyond!
With the completed Campus Master Plan, we have a blueprint for future additions and renovations and that should serve the school well
in making plans for a vibrant future.
Vicky: Anything else you would like to add?
Steve: Just know how proud I am of all our alumni. Their continued support and active involvement in the school has allowed us to take
St. Pius X to new levels of excellence and achievement, and I am proud of the current direction of the school. Archbishop Gregory refers
to St. Pius X as the Flagship School in the Archdiocese, and our job is to be sure we remain in that prominent position. With the help of
all our alumni, we will continue to be a school they will be proud of. I appreciate this opportunity to share these thoughts with you.
Vicky: Thank you so much for your service at St. Pius X. The entire community is blessed and grateful to have you leading our institiution.
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It has been four months since the Class of 2010 walked across the stage at Symphony Hall, but the memories of that special day are still fresh in our
minds. On May 15, the seniors gathered together for one final day as the Class of 2010—“the X,” as they referred to themselves. As with all graduations,
the realization of how quickly time passes was at the forefront of everyone’s mind. These students had come a long way since their first days
as freshmen in the fall of 2006. Over the years, they matured into bright, enthusiastic and determined young men and women.
The class listened intently as they were addressed by their classmates, valedictorian Duncan Hathaway and salutatorian Kristin Buchanan. They
were also inspired by the words of Anita Gentle Newcomb ’72, the recipient of the 2010 Distinguished Alumna Award. “Be proud of your accomplishments,”
said Gentle Newcomb, “and be thankful for the people who have contributed to your success.” Citing Proverbs 3:5-6, Gentle Newcomb
also encouraged the class to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and
He will direct your path.”
During the ceremonies, St. Pius X Principal Steve Spellman also addressed the class. As he reflected on the year, he spoke highly of the students
and their accomplishments. “As we say goodbye to our Class of 2010 graduates, we thank them for sharing their talents and abilities with us. We are
proud that they have been a part of our school’s history, and we pray that they will continue to be involved in its future.”
The 2010 graduation ceremonies were indeed a memorable experience not just for the graduates, but for their parents, family, friends and the St. Pius
X faculty. With a mixture of sadness and excitement, the members of the Class of 2010 closed the chapter on their four-year career at St. Pius X.
We are proud of the class of 2010 and their many achievements. We know they will leave their marks on society and the world, just as they have left
us with an enduring legacy of excellence. We pray that God will always guide
their ways, and we wish each of them a lifetime of happiness and success.
The Next Step: (Above, left to right) Archbishop Wilton Gregory congratulates the 2010 recipients
of the Archbishop’s Award, Sarah Elizabeth Swann and Andrew Quigley; Principal Steve
Spellman presents the Father James Harrison Principal’s Award to William Shatlock and Katherine
Wabler at the 2010 Honors Assembly; Soon-to-be graduates Andrew Cleveland, Nicole Cline and
Chelsea Cohen smile for the camera. (Below) The graduates of the St. Pius X Class of 2010 celebrate the
culmination of their high school years.
The
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Honors Assembly Awards
Theology Awards
Outstanding Achievement:
Erin Whitlark, Claire Coman, Kaitlyn Horvath,
Mitchell Walker, JohnMichael Connor Sweetnam
and Sarah Elizabeth Swann.
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Service Award:
Courtney Koenig, Keller Shepherd and Kristina
Chepaitis.
Pope John Paul II Award:
Elizabeth Eidson, John-Jordan Shockley Nunnery
and Morgan Peterson.
English
Outstanding Achievement:
Catherine O’Neill, Barbara Ann Kozee, Taylor
Halbig, John-Jordan Shockley Nunnery, Morgan
Peterson, William Kennon, Grace Raines, Peter
McGrael, John McGrael, Christopher Ziegler,
Kristin Buchanan and Conor McNulty.
2009 National Council of Teachers of English
(NCTE) Writing Award:
Diana Guyton and Ryan Feeney.
Excellence in the Study of English:
Diana Guyton.
Journalism
Outstanding Achievement:
Emma Cramer, John Weber, Diana Guyton, Claire
Corkren, Elizabeth Loftus and Kathryn Kauffman.
Quill and Scroll:
Ryan Bell, Molly Berg, Claire Corkren, Ryan
Feeney, Diana Guyton, Nicole Haswell, Cadence
Martin, Conor McNulty, Nadine Najjar and Pamela
Pimentel.
Social Studies
Outstanding Achievement:
Austin Boaz, Emily Sparkman, Quinn Rhodes,
John-Jordan Shockley Nunnery, Rebecca Ponce de
Leon, William Kennon, Alexandra Eurton, Conor
McNulty, Kristin Buchanan, Diana Guyton, Jessica
Klinger, Sarah Elizabeth Swann, Adam Meffert and
Elizabeth Standard.
Mathematics
Outstanding Achievement:
Claire Coman, Elizabeth Eidson, Quinn Rhodes,
Barbara Ann Kozee, Berkley Moore, Niko Savovic,
Nicholas Miller, John David Reddaway, Sarah
Elizabeth Swann, Kathryn Wieland, Irene Chu and
Kristin Buchanan.
American Mathematics Exam:
Anna Paulino and Paul Koenig.
Science
Outstanding Achievement:
Chelsea Cohen, Jonathan Porter, Max Troutman,
Emily Pirkl, Matthew Pearson, David Spratte,
Stephanie Omari, Jacob Hambrick, John-Jordan
Shockley Nunnery, William Kennon, Conor
McNulty and Gillian McAllister.
Outstanding Service to the Science Department:
Rebecca Schumaker.
The Bausch and Lomb Award:
John David Reddaway.
Foreign Language
Outstanding Achievement:
David Spratte, Rebecca Ponce de Leon, Taylor
Halbig, Sarah Elizabeth Swann, Annette McDermott,
Catherine Korizno, Meghann Girard, Peter McGrael,
Caroline Owen, Jacob Hambrick, Jordan Straub and
Lee Kaufman.
American Association of Teachers of French
Outstanding Senior in French Award:
Peter McGrael.
National French Contest Winners:
Lindsay Cameron, Diana Destin, Alejandro Espinosa,
Kevin Ferri, Erin Grosch, Andrew Korizno, Catherine
Korizno, Renee Lorys, Annette McDonald,
Anees Ragy, Emilie Tran and Karen Valdez.
Distinguished Dedication to the Latin Program:
Catherine Rigdon.
National Latin Exam Summa Cum Laude:
Luke Taylor, Kevin Gross and Avery Daniel.
National Spanish Exam Top Performers:
David Spratte, Mary Hildreth, Elias Elias, Taylor
Glenn, Taylor Halbig and Chelsea Cohen.
Visual and Performing Arts
Outstanding Achievement in Music:
Toby Cortez, Sebastian Almario, Christopher
Ziegler and Susana Gomez.
The John Philip Sousa Award: Brigid Horlander.
Director’s Award for Band: Marie Maloof.
Director’s Award for Choir: Caroline Savini.
National Choral Award: Coleman Allums.
Outstanding Achievement in Theatre and Speech:
Alicia Guyton, Sean Espinosa, Christina Feliu,
Kassandra Solsrud, Kristin Buchanan, Emily Johnson
and William Agustus (Gus) Wood.
Outstanding Achievement in Art:
Gabrielle Going, Taylor Ruppel, Kathryn Zimmerman
and Meghann Girard.
Outstanding Achievement in Dance:
Kaitlyn Horvath, Kristi Oltman, Alyssa Carboni,
Joshua Schadl and Jessica Kaczor.
Physical Education
Outstanding Achievement in Physical Education:
Christopher Beach, William Robert Jackson,
Courtney Koenig, Elizabeth Brown, John Green,
Andrew Tran, Alexis Furnans, Elissa Stanton,
Jonathan Porter, Ryan Northcutt, Jacob Hambrick,
Mary Rose Perez, Madeline Driscoll-Miller, Alexis
Connors, Robert Lucisano and Sophia Conboy.
Frigyes Vandor Iron Lion Award:
Andrew Butler.
Business and Computer Science
Outstanding Achievement in Business and Computer
Science:
Kassandra Solsrud, Hannah Frame, Aziz Brown,
John David Reddaway, Niko Savovic, Christopher
Roberts, Stephen Mottram, Bennett Travers, Rachel
Baer and Michael Smith.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
The Hugh O’Brian Youth Foundation:
John-Jordan Shockley Nunnery.
Governor’s Honors Program:
Emily Pirkl and Paul Koenig.
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Vanderbilt University Book Award:
Rebecca Ponce de Leon.
Notre Dame Book Award:
Grace Raines.
Wellesley Book Award:
Haley Cole.
Agnes Scott College Book Award:
Annemarie Fisher.
The University of the South-Sewanee Book Award:
William Kennon.
Holy Cross College Book Award:
Diana Destin.
The Phi Beta Kappa Book Award:
Lee Kaufman.
Yale Book Award:
John David Reddaway.
Harvard Book Award:
Erin Osment.
Class of 2010 STAR Students:
Diana Guyton and Matthew Edward Morris.
2010 STAR Teachers:
Mrs. Jan Collier and Ms. Carrie Stockard.
National Hispanic Scholarship Program:
Diana Guyton, Gabriela Sherrod and JohnMichael
Connor Sweetnam.
National Achievement Scholarship Program:
Chelsea Cohen and Stephanie Jones.
National Merit Scholarship Program:
Irene Chu, Erin Grosch, Emily Johnson, Caroline
Mann, Conor McNulty, Nadine Najjar, Nicholas
Richwagen, Sarah Elizabeth Swann, JohnMichael
Connor Sweetnam and James Tanzy.
National Merit Scholar Finalists:
Coleman Allums, Diana Guyton, Cadence Martin,
Adam Meffert, Jessica Meli, Matthew E. Morris and
Patrick O’Donnell.
Outstanding Male and Female Athletes:
Adam Hall and Kathleen LaPorte.
Maloof Award: Selwyn Mallah and Shelby Ashe.
St. Pius Citizenship Medal:
Andrew Quigley, Sarah Elizabeth Swann and
Sophia Conboy.
Journal Cup:
Adam Meffert.
Maloney Award Recipients:
Valedictorian Duncan Hathaway and Salutatorian
Kristin Buchanan.
The Father James Harrison Principal’s Award:
William Shatlock and Katherine Wabler.
Archbishop’s Award:
Andrew Quigley and Sarah Elizabeth Swann.
Completing her 20 th year:
Mrs. Robin Tanis.
Completing her 25 th year:
Mrs. Ruth McCullough.
Archbishop’s Education Honoree of the Year
Award: Msgr. Richard Lopez.
Yearbook Dedication:
Msgr. Richard Lopez.
Teacher of the Year Award:
Philip Cook.
Excellence in Teaching Award:
Dr. Meredith Miller, Kristin Kramer and Joseph
Winland.

Arts
SPX Concert Choir Brings Home Award From Nashville
In March, the St. Pius X Concert Choir attended a three-day choral festival
in Nashville, Tenn. Against several larger choirs, our choir managed to
garner a Silver Rating by the Adjudicators and won third place overall!
Considering the St. Pius X Choir has not participated in such a festival
for several years, we felt honored to receive this award.
The choir had a great time throughout the entire trip. We stayed across
from Opryland and toured the Country Music Hall of Fame, walked and
shopped down old Broadway - where many country and music venues
(and the jumping off point for many talents) can be found. On Friday
evening, choir members attended a dinner theatre, and the experience
was something they’ll never forget! On Saturday, the students went on
a lovely lunch cruise on the General Jackson Riverboat and enjoyed
live entertainment—Tim Jackson on violin/fiddle and his band. It was
a great afternoon, culminating with the awards presentation at the
Wildhorse Saloon.
We look forward to the next trip in two years! Being judged by an
impartial panel of nationally certified adjudicators was a bit scary, but
exciting and educational.
Thanks to Lisa O’Connor, Ruth McCullough and Steve Spellman for
saying “yes” to this fabulous trip. And thanks to Chad Paetznick, Dale
Stanley and the office staff for their help as well.
Gail Goodman
Concert Choir Director
Above: The St. Pius X Dance Company. Photo by Cam Cassan ’12.
Dance
The St. Pius X Spring Dance Concert was a tremendous success! Thank you to all 82 dancers, Ms. Ouzts, Mr. Favier and the Tech Crew, our
parent volunteers and the St. Pius X community for all of your talent, time and support. Selling out two of three shows, the dancers performed
for over 1,100 people.
Lisa O’Connor
Director of Dance
Fine Arts Department Chair
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Arts
Visual Arts
Well, I can’t believe this year is coming to a close. The seniors
will soon take their work home and clear out their spaces of all
their creative endeavors from the past year. It has been a good
year, and I hope that the seniors continue to practice their art and
use their creative skills wherever God calls them.
The Advanced Placement (AP) show took place on April 26-27,
and was a wonderful success. We were proud to showcase the
works or our five AP students Gabrielle Going, Jessica Meli,
Brianna Murphy, Caroline Roy and Taylor Ruppel. Each of these
students presented many special works for the entire St. Pius X
community to enjoy.
This year the prized “Rising Star” award (given annually to the AP
student who exhibits the most artistic talent) was awarded to Jessica
Meli, whose work is truly exceptional. Well done Jessica!
Outside of the classroom, our Clayworks 2 students enjoyed a
trip to the Elements Studio in Tucker, during which they learned
about the Raku firing process. This process allows the surface of
the glazed body of clay to take on a beautiful iridescence. Students
created ceramic fish vases which have been on display in
the hallway case and in the library for a couple of weeks. They
are fantastic!
The Art Association enjoyed a field trip to the Museum of History
and Holocaust Education at Kennesaw State University. On April
17, students had the opportunity to visit the museum to volunteer
their talents by painting a tree on the wall as part of their educational
program. The students had a lot of fun giving back. The Art
Association is truly grateful to Dennis Ruggiero, our very own
innovative theology and Holocaust educator, for introducing us to
the Museum of History and Holocaust Education. We would also
like to thank Dr. Anne Sinkey who is the educational coordinator
at the museum for allowing us to visit.
Corinna Brannon
Visual Arts Instructor
My Masterpiece: (Top to bottom, left to right) Gabrielle Going’s piece,
“Line of Dancers,” was on display during the AP Art Show April 26-27;
“Sticky, Gooey, Creamy, Chewy” by Jessica Meli, whose concentration was
“Secret Pleasures,” was one of several interesting pieces in the AP Art show;
“Skelteton” by Taylor Ruppel was a crowd pleaser; Sarah Remmes holds
her finished fish vase outside of the Elements Studio; After learning the Raku
firing process, Kelsey Dubus proudly displays her fish vase; The Clayworks
2 students pause for a photograph in front of their smouldering fish vases in
trash cans; Art Association students enjoy painting a tree at the Museum of
History and Holocaust Education. (L-R) Dr. Anne Sinkey, Susan Williams,
Alee Oliveri, Rachel Ponce De Leon, Anika Snyder and Rebecca Gregor.
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Snapshot: Golden Lion Sports
Spring 2010 Recap
The 2010 spring sports season saw St. Pius X continue its domination of Region 5-AAA, as the Golden Lions took home nine region championships.
In addition to the region titles, the girls’ soccer program captured the AAA State Championship title for the second consecutive year, while the girls’
track and field team was named the AAA State Runner-Up. All total, the Golden Lions won 13 region championships and two state championships
during the 2009-2010 school year.

Baseball
St. Pius X won the Region 5-AAA title, sweeping Dunwoody in two exciting
games. The boys advanced to the second round of the state playoffs
defeating Morgan County before bowing out to Ringgold in three games.
The Golden Lions completed the season 23-5, the second-most wins in
school history, advancing to the state playoffs for the fourth consecutive
season under head coach J.T. Gilbert.
Senior Adam Hall and sophomore Chad Mabini led the Golden Lions at
the plate as well as on the mound this season. Seniors Jeff Gunn, Andrew
Mabini, Sloan Ruzicka and Chris Wright provided timely hitting and good
defense all season, while the senior leadership was “instrumental to the
successful season,” according to Gilbert.
Boys’ Golf
The boys’ golf team took first place at the region championship at Northwood
Country Club with a team score of 300—the lowest 18-hole team total in
school history. Senior Max Troutman took home medalist honors with a 73
at the region championship. Troutman, along with junior Connor Ratcliffe
and freshmen Nicholas Coupland and Garrett Bernhardt made the All-Region
Team. Ratcliffe was also named to the AAA All-State Team. Head Coach
Phillip Cook was named Region 5-AAA Coach of the Year.
Girls’ Golf
Led by head coach Rachel Braham, the St. Pius X girls’ golf team won the
region championship by 37 strokes over Dunwoody at Northwood Country
Club, setting a school record for lowest round. Medalist honors went
to senior Alex Karr. Karr set a school record finishing fourth in the state
championships. The Golden Lions set a school mark with a team finish of
fourth place in the state as well.
Boys’ Lacrosse
The Golden Lions completed their season with their first-ever semifinal
appearance at the state tournament and finished 13-5 on the season. The
lacrosse team started the season by winning their first seven games. Coached
by Scott Carter, the boys defeated Lovett for the first time in school-history,
defeating the Lions 11-6. St. Pius X won the region championship, completing
an undefeated season in region play.
Girls’ Soccer
Led by senior midfielder Alexa Newfield and senior goalkeeper Emily Cox,
the girls’ soccer team completed their season winning eight consecutive
matches by shutout en route to the state title. The Golden Lions knocked
off Creekview in the finals, 5-0. Newfield, junior Kelsey Keown and freshman
Caroline Wooten were the goal scorers in the championship match.
St. Pius X tallied 130 goals on the season while allowing just 12 goals, as
they recorded 15 shutouts. In addition to the state crown, head coach Sara
Geiger’s squad finished the season 20-4-1, and brought home the Region
5-AAA Championship.
Newfield signed a National Letter-of-Intent to continue her career at the
University of Georgia, while Cox signed with Southeastern Conference
rival, Alabama. Veronica Romero will play her collegiate soccer at Emory
University.
Boys’ Tennis
Veteran head coach Chuck Byrd led the boys’ netters to another state
playoff appearance. The team defeated Franklin County and Carrollton
en route to a quarterfinal match with Riverwood. The Golden Lions were
also region runner-up.
The boys tennis team reached the state quarterfinals where they lost a thrilling,
3-2, match to Riverwood. The team ended the season ranked No. 4 in
the state. The boys were led by seniors William Broder, Sean Underwood,
Alex Schrage, Matt Morris and Alden Homrich.
Girls’ Tennis
Following the excitement of winning the 2009 state championship title, the
girls’ tennis team was in prime shape for another successful season. After
clinching a second consecutive region title, the team went on to defeat
Flowery Branch in the second round of the state championship (3-0) and
West Forsyth in the quarterfinals (3-2). The Golden Lions run to the finals
was cut short after a heartbreaking loss to Woodward, but they finished the
season 18-5 (two losses to Woodward and three to 5-AAA schools) and
are optimistic about next year, with several returning players and a couple
of experienced incoming freshmen. Senior Mimi Bollaci will continue to
play tennis at Georgia Southern University.
Junior Rick Lewis was named AJC A-AAAA player of the year for boys
lacrosse on top of being All-American and First Team All-State. Senior
John Addisson was named Second Team All-State, while Senior Frankie
Driscoll-Miller and juniors Jack Marsau and T.J. Bickes were named Third
Team All-State.
Girls’ Lacrosse
Head Coach Peter Voorhees’ squad advanced to the second round of the state
playoffs en route to a 13-7 season and second in the region. The Golden
Lions lost to eventual State Runner-Up West Forsyth in the playoffs. Senior
Lily Sullivan was named Second Team All-State, while junior Claire
Rosenberg was named to the state honorable mention squad.
Boys’ Soccer
The Golden Lions spent much of the year ranked as the No. 2 team in the
nation by the National Soccer Coaches Association. Led by seniors Stephen
McGill, Nolan McKeever and Connor Jones, St. Pius X finished the season
with a record of 18-1-1 and a state semifinal appearance. The Golden Lions
defeated Riverwood to take the Region 5-AAA Championship. Junior
goalkeeper Andrew Wolverton recorded eight shutouts on the season, as
head coach Killebrew Bailey’s club recorded 68 goals while allowing just
16 goals on the year.
McGill signed to play collegiately at Clemson, while McKeever will play
at Holy Cross and Jones at Belhaven. Senior Patrick Harris plans to further
his career at Rhodes College. Wolverton was selected to the U-18 United
States National Soccer team and recorded a shutout against Romania in
the annual Lisbon tournament in Portugal this past May.
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Boys’ Track & Field
The Golden Lions ran and vaulted their way to the region title with a onepoint
victory over Dunwoody at Lakewood Stadium. Brendan Hoban took
first place in the 1600 and 3200-meter races while Jonathan Porter took
first in the shot put and second in the discus throw. Nikita Kirillov finished
first in the pole vault, while Nick Miller finished second to his team mate.
Kirillov set the school pole vault record earlier in the year with 15’9.”
At the state meet, Kirillov finished third in the pole vault while Porter
finished third in the shot put and fourth in the discus throw.
Girls’ Track & Field
The Golden Lions completed the season with a state runner-up finish in
addition to the Region 5-AAA Championship title. St. Pius X brought home
the region championship with a dominating performance, capturing first
place in the 800-meter run (Kathleen LaPorte), shot put (Shelby Ashe),
discus (Ashe), long jump (Crystal Taylor) and triple jump (Taylor). Head
Coach Chad Garrison’s team also added four second-place, a third-place
and two fourth-place finishes in track events at the region meet.
In the state meet, Ashe set the school record while taking the shot put event
with a throw of 45’6” and took third in the discus. Freshman Danielle Penk
won the pole vault event in Albany, as Taylor finished second in the long
jump and third in the triple jump. LaPorte took second and third in the
800-meter and 1600-meter run respectively, and freshman Devon Dabney
finished fourth in the 3200-meter run.

HOMECOMING: Reunion Weekend 2010
THE PRIDE IS CALLING YOU BACK HOME!
Friday, October 1 Saturday, October 2 Registration
5 p.m.
Alumni Cookout
Messner Plaza, Maloof Stadium
Food provided by Maddy’s BBQ
Free with your purchase of a game
ticket ($7)
7:30 p.m.
Homecoming Football Game
Golden Lions vs. Riverwood
High School
Maloof Stadium
$7 per person
*no charge for children 5 and under
Individual Reunion Parties
Classes of 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975,
1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005
Sunday, October 3
11 a.m.
Mass with Msgr. Richard Lopez
Young Center
Light reception, open house and school
tours, and shop at the Roar Store
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
September 17, 2010 for Alumni
Cookout
Please register online at
www.spx.org/alumni
For additional information visit
www.spx.org/alumni
Questions?
Contact Vicky Dorsey ’81
Director of Alumni Relations at
vdorsey@spx.org or
404.633.4290 x272
arketplace
Double the Space,
Double the Fun!
Attention St. Pius X Alumni!
Whether you’re an artisan with crafts to
share or a shopper with a discerning eye, we
want you at the St. Pius X 2010
Holiday Marketplace!
This year, Marketplace is expanding to include BOTH
SPX gyms, allowing for an additional 50 vendors (150
total). Want to become a vendor at this year’s event?
Visit www.spx.org/marketplace or e-mail Anne Phillips
at anneniphillips@msn.com
November 20, 2010 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Graduates of Mr. Ruggiero’s Holocaust Class
Are Invited to Europe Next June
Attention St. Pius X alumni! Did you take the Holocaust Class your senior year? Mr. Ruggiero is
planning a trip to Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic and Poland for a 14-day journey of a life
time. We will visit the major sites that were studied in the course and also see some of the world’s
most beautiful cities throughout Europe. We will depart from Atlanta and arrive in the beautiful
Bavarian city of Munich. The trip will be in early June of 2011.
Day 1 - Arrive in Munich (The beginnings of the Nazi Party, Dachau C.C., sightseeing)
Day 2 - Munich (The White Rose-University of Munich, shopping/sightseeing)
Day 3 - Berghestgarten /Salzburg, Austria (Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest, shopping/sightseeing in Salzburg)
Day 4 - Salzburg, Austria (Free day)
Day 5 - Prague, Czech Republic (Jewish Synagogue, Terizin, (shopping/sightseeing)
Day 6 - Nuremberg (Kieserberg Castle, Documentation Center, shopping/sightseeing)
Day 7 - Nuremberg (Nazi Rally Field, Nuremberg Court House, shopping/sightseeing)
Day 8 - Berlin (former SS Headquarters, underground bunkers, shopping /sightseeing)
Day 9 - Berlin (Sachsensenhausen C.C., Wansee House, sightseeing/shopping)
Day 10 - Berlin (Free day)
Day 11 - Krakow, Poland (Auschwitz I, shopping/sightseeing)
Day 12 - Krakow, Poland (Auschwitz II –Berkinau)
Day 13 - Krakow (Free Day)
Day 14 - Depart Krakow to Atlanta
If you are interested, please contact Dennis Ruggiero at drugg@spx.org.
Advent By Candlelight 2010
“Sisters...you know the time; it is the hour now for you to wake from sleep. For
our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed, the night is advanced,
the day is at hand. Let us put on the armor of light...”
~ St. Paul to the Romans 13:11-12
We are delighted to invite all St. Pius X alumni, mothers of alumni and current students,
and all St. Pius X teachers and staff (or their spouses) to our annual Advent By Candlelight
celebration on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
The event is a lively celebration combining fellowship and prayerful contemplation to
kick off the Advent season. A speaker will provide insights and guidance to help us understand
and celebrate Advent. There will be music and candlelight, decorations and tasty
treats. Best of all, the sisterhood of women who love St. Pius X will be there.
Take this evening for yourself. Come and be with your friends or make new ones. Register
as an individual or gather a group of ladies together. Each table will be organized
by a table hostess who will coordinate decorations and refreshments. If you don’t have
a group, that’s okay! We will assign you to a table. There is no fee to attend, but we will
provide a basket for any small voluntary donation you might want to contribute to help
offset the cost of the event.
We encourage all women to join us for this special evening as we gather to joyfully await
the birth of Jesus.
For more information please contact:
Kathleen Pyrce (kpyrce@gmail.com)
Michelle Pittman (mmpittman@yahoo.com)

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Lion Lines. . . keeping up with alums around the globe
Updates...
Msgr. Terry Young, former St. Pius X principal,
retired in July 2010. Msgr. Young was ordained
on May 5, 1972, by Archbishop Donnellan and
was named as the principal of St. Pius X, Atlanta,
in 1976. During his 15-year tenure at St. Pius, he
introduced programs designed to meet the needs of
under-achieving students and those with learning
problems. He also began a pastoral ministry to
students. The school’s Center for Performing Arts
is named in his honor, recognizing the support
he gave to developing programs in drama, the
arts and creative writing. He has also served the
archdiocese as Secretary for Education. He was
elevated to the rank of monsignor in December
1994. His current residence is St. James Catholic
Church, 1000 Decatur Road (Highway 155),
McDonough, GA 30252.
Members of the Class of 1966 got together this
summer for their annual Christmas Luncheon.
Above (Left to Right): John Langsfeld, Fred
Nort, Rick Higgenbothem, Patty McKusker
Allgood, Michael Shikany, Jan Jenkins
Sampson, David Swint, Vinnie Lauria, Toni
Mitchell (Allan’s wife), George Messner, Allan
Mitchell.
Terri Bourus ’66 is an inaugural winner of the
Research Frontiers Trailblazer Award at Indiana
University. This award recognizes outstanding
Associate Professors within the first three years
of promotion or appointment who show great
promise and are becoming nationally and internationally
known for their accomplishments in
advancing the frontiers of knowledge. Through
her research and scholarly activity, Dr. Teresa
Bourus, Associate Professor of English Drama,
has become known as both a textual scholar and
a performance scholar. Her potential for national
and international recognition in Renaissance
Literature and Drama became a reality as early
as 2006, when she became textual editor for two
volumes in the Sourcebooks Shakespeare Series,
published in Great Britain. Her training and
scholarly expertise were central to the production
of two widely taught volumes in the series,
“A Midsummer’s Night Dream” and “Hamlet.”
These and other accomplishments underscore
her remarkably early entry into the national and
international spotlight as a Shakespearean scholar
and editor. According to Dr. William Blomquist,
Dean of the School of Liberal Arts, “there’s no
doubt in my mind that she will continue to garner
scholarly and public recognition for herself, for
IUPUI, and for the broader Indiana University
academic community.”
Molly Messner Lane ’74 visited the Franz Joseph
Glacier on the South Island in New Zealand.
Her son, Jeff Lane ’06, spent a semester at the
University of Otago in Dunedin. While in New
Zealand Jeff was able to spend time with other
alumni Megan Tuura ’03 and Kevin Peek ’07.
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Vivien Dorsey ’82
visited Antarctica.
An avid traveler and
scuba diver, Vivien
has visited all seven
continents and has
swum in all the oceans
of the world. When
she is not traveling,
Vivien is an Internist
at Heart Hospital in
Albuquerque, N.M.
Raymond King ’83 is the new president and
CEO of Zoo Atlanta. A
longtime civic leader,
King, who has spent
22 years with SunTrust
Banks Inc. (formerly
Trust Company Bank)
has been senior vice
president of community
affairs for the last
eight years working with
metro Atlanta’s arts and cultural organizations.
Kevin T. McBride
’97 proposed to
Sarah B. Statton
’97 on May
28, 2010. She accepted,
and they
will be married on
Folly Beach, S.C.
on April 9, 2011.
Richard Libera ’00 graduated magna cum laude
from Oglethorpe University in December 2009.
This is his second bachelor’s degree. He is currently
preparing for the CPA exam.
Ricardo Clark ’01 is
a member of the US
Soccer Team that participated
in the 2010
FIFA World Cup. The
tournament took place
in South Africa.
Ms. Bonnie Spark would like to thank the Class
of 2001. “Your fabulous and generous gift to
me was finally used this year. New York, New
York after 41 long years!!! I saw shows, walked
endlessly, stood in Times Square remembering
everything as if it were yesterday. I even took
digital photos—me! Amazing! In this photo are
the fantastic “Mr. Monk” and his wife Brooke
Adams on the Music Box Theatre stage where
they were appearing in “Lend Me A Tenor.” Tony
is the uncle of our very own Tony Larkin ’99. Just
ask me if I was in seventh heaven! Thank you,
thank you, thank you! Love, Bonnie.”
Llane Briese ’03 was
ordained into the priesthood
on Saturday, June
26 by Archbishop Wilton
D. Gregory. In the
fall, he returns to Italy
and the Pontifical Gregorian
University to finish
an advanced degree
in biblical theology.
Candace Forbes ’03 is living in Mokpo, South
Korea. She earned her bachelor’s degree in
political science with a pre-law concentration
from Georgia State University
in 2007 and her
master’s degree in diplomacy
from Norwich
University in 2009. In
her spare time, Candace
enjoys traveling and
experiencing new cultures.
She has visited 33
countries and about 40 U.S. states. She is currently
pursuing her PhD at USM and is on her second
go-around teaching in South Korea. Candace’s
interests in the USM International Development
Program include: civic education and participation,
media studies, political and social activism,
and environmental policy, with a focus on South
Korea. She is in the Social and Cultural Studies,
with a minor in Political Development.

Amanda Trujillo ’04 graduated Summa Cum
Laude in May 2010 from Georgia State University
with a
master’s in
gerontology.
Amanda
successfully
d e f e n d e d
her thesis
“Age Differences
in Word Recall Predictions” under the
direction of Dr. Ann Pearman. In the fall of 2010,
she will be attending N.C. State University to pursue
a Ph.D. in Lifespan Developmental Psychology.
She has been awarded an IMSD Predoctoral
Fellowship to support her studies at NCSU.
Paul McDowell ’07 was awarded the Sidney
R. Bland Scholarship from the James Madison
University History Department in March 2010.
The scholarship is awarded annually to history
students with a minimum GPA of 3.25 that submit
the winning history paper for History Seminar
395, as selected by a committee of History Department
faculty.
Stuart Collier ’09 has been chosen to do research
for the American Film Institute (AFI). The program,
sponsored by Georgia Tech, will last through
the 2010-2011 school year.
Jessika Crews ’10 signed with Friends University
to play basketball.
Attending
her
Signing Day
reception are
proud mom
Donna Crews
Byrd ’85 and
cousin Keith Carter ’81.
Marriages...
Leslie Barron ’70 and Peter May ’70 were married
on March 27, 2010 in Savannah, Ga. Their
long distance courtship began with PiHi’s 2005
reunion and continued as bi-weekly visitations
between Newport News, Va., where Peter is a
contractor to the Air Force, and Atlanta, Ga.,
where Leslie is a worker bee for a real estate
investment company. The first one to lose their
job has to move. The moral of their story is “Go
to your high school reunion.”
Alexandria Lucisano ’04 married Ashton Wilcox
of Charleston, S.C.
on June 27, 2009
at Christ Our King
Catholic Church in
Charleston, S.C.
Sarah Lucisano
’08 was the maid
of honor, Heather
Conlon ’04 was
a bridesmaid and
Robert Lucisano
’10 was a groomsman.
Ashton is serving in Afghanistan with the
U.S. Army and Alexandria is a Golf Instructor
and pursuing Real Estate in the Atlanta area. Both
attended The Citadel: The Military College of
South Carolina in Charleston, S.C.
Mary Bedard Gilmore ’83 and her husband,
James (“Gil”), are
pleased to announce the
birth of their first child,
Riley Catherine. Riley
was born at Northside
Hospital on November
10, 2009, weighing 6
pounds, 14 ounces, and measuring 19.5 inches
long. The Gilmore family lives in Tucker, Ga.
Raul Trujillo ’87 and
his wife Mary Lynn
are proud to announce
the birth of their second
daughter, Sophia
Grace. Sophia was born
July 7, 2010. She measured
20.25 inches and
weighed 7 pounds, 4
ounces. Big sister Audrey
is very proud!
Births ...
Dennis Callahan ’91 and Emily Wilson Callahan
’94
w e l c o m e d
Charles Wilson
Callahan
on October
12, 2009. He
weighed 8
pounds, 13
ounces and
joins big sisters Mary Byrne (6), Aabigail (4) and
Caroline (2). Charlie’s Godmother is Annie Callahan
’04. The Callahans live in Dunwoody.
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Andrea Jaramillo
Fricano ’95, who
married James Fricano
on January 17,
2009, happily announces
the birth of
their daughter Sofia
Beatriz Fricano born
January 7, 2010. Sofia weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces
and was 19 inches long.
Leslie Bumgarner Tedder
’95 and her husband
Brad Tedder welcomed
Graham Emery Tedder
on May 28, 2010. He
was 7 pounds, 3 ounces
and 19.25 inches long.
His big brother Ford
was very excited to
meet him!
Rebecca Jones Rose ’96 and her husband Matt
proudly announce
the birth of their
third child, Matthew
Tolbert Rose, Jr.
Matthew weighed 8
pounds, 12 ounces,
and was 21.5 inches
long.
Teresa Hungeling Ebbs ’98 and her husband
Arthur would love to announce the birth of their
daughter, Audrey Virginia Ebbs on October 23,
2009. She joins brothers Liam (4) and Arthur
(2). The family was very excited to have Audrey
baptized at their parish, Christ the King, by friend
and fellow St. Pius alumnus, Fr. Neil Dhabliwala
’97. Audrey’s Godparents are Teresa’s
brother and sister-in-law, Christine Salgado
Hungeling ’93.
Will McKenna ’01
and Erin Zinko McKenna
’00 welcomed
their son, Liam David,
on April 9, 2009. Liam
loves to play with his
Godfather, Michael
Agurkis ’01.
Alexandria Lucisano ’04 and her husband Ashton
proudly announce the birth of their son, Brady

In Memory of
James Charles Conrads
The St. Pius X Catholic High School Alumni community loving remembers
James Charles Conrads of Rutledge, GA. He was married
for over 60 years to the love of his life, Jinny. Jinny passed away last
April (See Alumni News-Summer 2009). Jim is the father of four St.
Pius alumni: Karen Conrad Wibell’67, Linda A. Conrads’70, Nancy
Conrads Pendergast’72 and Michael C. Conrads’78.
Births ...
Christopher, born
on April 20, 2010.
Brady weighed 8
pounds, 7 ounces.
He was baptized
on April 25, 2010
at St. John the
Beloved in Summerville,
S.C. Sarah Lucisano ’08 and Robert
Lucisano ’10 are the Godparents.
Obituaries...
Hugh Bell, 67, father of David ’88, Jane ’90 and
Julie ’95, and father-in-law of Steve Siler, passed
away August 9, 2010.
Paul Bouska, brother of Lynn Bouska Wynn ’81
and former member of the Class of 1983, passed
away on August 7, 2010.
Charles M. Collins ’64 passed away November
6, 2009.
Agnes Y. Ewing, 91, mother of Cheryl Ann ’64
Always generous with their time and talents,
the Conrads were equally generous with their
financial resources. After buying a farm in
Rutledge, GA, they were instrumental in the
formation and building of St. James Catholic
Church in Madison, GA. Together, Jim & Jinny
established the Conrads Family Fund of the
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
which provides annual grants to charitable
organizations with a special focus on Catholic
churches and schools. The consistent
patronage of the Conrads Family Fund to
St. Pius X Catholic High School is a testament
to the depth of the love the Conrads
had for the St. Pius community, to God,
and to their love for each other.
* To the right is the poem James Conrads
enclosed with his letter (left) to Jinny in
1948.
and, Mary Louise O’Neill ’67, passed away on
Saturday, July 24, 2010.
Kitty Keith Field ’63, mother of Kathy Hoffman
’85, Michelle ’97, and Marie Spies ’91, passed
away July 30, 2010.
Lillie Moorer Hampton 69, mother of Louis ’82,
passed away on August 4, 2010.
Cathleen Chrystal Mouledoux ’70 passed away
peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, June
12, 2010.
Michael J. O’Brien, 78, passed away July 15,
2010. Michael was the father of John ’80, Mary
’82 and her husband Matt Beyer ’80, Jim ’85 and
his wife Gina Granato O’Brien ’86, Claire ’89,
and Daniel O’Brien ’98.
Ed Paganini, father of Derek ’10, passed away
on May 30, 2010.
Janet Powers ’94, sister of Rachel Dworaczyk
’91, passed away in April of 2010.
Nicholas Rogers ’97, brother of Philip ’95 and
Dana ’01, passed away on May 3, 2010.
Mary Stuart ’80 passed away on August 7,
2010.
Darling,
As I sit here in my lonely room
And think of you
To whom I shall go home soon
I wonder
Why my foolish heart
Didn’t realize it is you,
I love.
Those many months we spent together
I know,
Were like a storm with no fair weather
But still the sun when it shown thru,
Was ever so much brighter.
Your eyes shine like stars in the night,
Your lips smile with carefree delight,
Your laughter, like a mountain brook,
With that fresh and clear and carefree look.
The way we danced when all was well,
The many things still yet to tell,
And I,
So foolish as not to know
That it is only you,
I love.
Let’s leave that storm and move from out,
Once again, to go about
Together.
Let’s find the sun and moon and stars
And let them clear away the bars,
To our love.
I know full well the cause,
Of all the many clouds that came your way
And hope and pray that someday soon,
You’ll let me prove that you are the one,
I love.
Many plans are in the offing
But without you,
They’ll amount to nothing.
Your help I need, Jinny darling,
Let’s look together for
That morning.
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2010 Calendar
October
1-3 Reunion Weekend
1 Football: St. Pius vs. Riverwood (H) Homecoming
2 Individual Class Reunion Events
3 Homecoming Mass and School Tours
22 Football: vs. Grady (H)
23 Alumni Service Day - Project Open Hand 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
29 Football: vs. Washington (H) Senior Night
November
5 Football: Play-In TBA
7 SPX Open House 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. / Daylight Savings Time Ends
20 SPX Holiday Marketplace @ SPX
24 Wednesday Night Lights - Alumni Flag Football Tournament
24-26 Thanksgiving Holidays
28 First Sunday of Advent
30 Shop for a Cause @ Festivity
December
1 Advent by Candlelight 7p.m.
20-31 Christmas Holidays
January
4 Classes Resume
17 Martin Luther King Holiday - No School
22 Trivia Tournament Night @ SPX
29 Dads’ Day of Recollection
February
5 Basketball vs. Marist (H) Alumni Night
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