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PIUS CONNECTIONS 

Spring 2010 Volume 10 

Inside this issue 

Welcome 1 

Foundation News 2-6 

School News 7-9 

Student News 10-16 

Faculty News 17 

Alumni News 18-29 

Reunions 29 

Thunderbolt Scramble 30

Welcome 

Dear Alumni, Parents & Friends, 

The 225 graduates in the Class of 2010 have achieved incredible goals; they represent themselves, their 

families and Pius very well. I pray they will do well in life and stay close to our Lord. 

BOLT 2010, “Grateful Reflections,” celebrated the 25th anniversary of this important and elegant 

fundraising event for the students of Pius X. Once again, it was a wonderful evening and a great success. 

Net proceeds of over $180,000 were realized to be used for security cameras and to begin saving for a new kitchen for the 

food service program. Thank you to Deb Schulte and the BOLT executive committee for your leadership. Thank you to the 

hundreds of volunteers and donors who step up each year to make this event successful and incredible. 

As Pius X High School begins its 55th year in Lincoln, the school’s Board of Advisors is beginning a new strategic planning 

process. While our ongoing accreditation process demands periodic goal setting and review of academic goals and various 

construction projects in recent decades have involved elements of future planning for the facility, it has been several years 

since we have undertaken an organized long-term vision and strategic planning exercise. The time is right to develop a 

systematic vision involving all major elements of our institution. Once completed, it will provide better guidance and 

accountability for achieving that vision. Some key elements of the vision and strategic plan must include: 

• revisiting our mission statement and letting our mission drive our process (“We are dedicated to a total education that is 

Christ-centered by integrating Catholic values in all areas of life and providing academic preparation of the highest 

quality in a disciplined environment”) 

• setting strong Catholic identity and culture goals 

• setting and achieving high academic goals 

• continuing to keep Pius X High School affordable for all families while providing fair and just wages and benefits for 

our faculty and staff. If we want to continue to provide excellent education, we must offer competitive salaries to hire and 

retain the best teachers. Hence, we must determine the best way to balance (or redistribute) sources of funding: tuition, 

parish assessments, fund-raising, endowments, etc. 

• developing a strategic master plan for future growth and renovation of the campus including such projects as: 

◦ razing the old Clark Jeary building to provide more parking 

◦ building a new Performing Arts Center 

◦ renovating our locker rooms 

◦ adding new classrooms and up-grading old classrooms 

◦ improving our outside practice facilities 

• identifying areas of the operation that need specific improvement 

• fostering communication and joint planning with the eighteen parishes which support Pius X and the ten parochial schools 

that feed into Pius X – Pius X is a centralized, parish high school. This also includes planning with other diocesan 

agencies and organizations with regard to overlap of fund-raising campaigns 

Thanks for all your prayers and support. It is the collective work and prayer of you and many others that makes Pius X High 

School the great school that it is. May your summer bring joyful times with family, relaxation and rejuvenation! 

Sincerely Yours in Christ, 

Father Jim Meysenburg 

Superintendent 

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Foundation News 

Pius X High School 

6000 A Street 

Lincoln, NE 68510 

(402) 488-0931 ◆ (402) 488-1061 fax 

www.piusx.net 

Foundation Office 

(402) 488-1046 ◆ (402) 488-1061 fax 

http://foundation.piusx.net/ 

Alumni Office 

(402) 488-0931 ◆ (402) 488-1061 fax 

http://alumni.piusx.net/ 

Our Mission Statement 

“To Restore All Things in Christ” 

We are dedicated to a total education 

that is Christ-centered by integrating 

Catholic values in all areas of life 

and providing academic preparation 

of the highest quality in a disciplined 

environment. 

Current Enrollment: 1,064 

Catholic: 99% Other: 1% 

Superintendent 

Father James Meysenburg 

Assistant Superintendent 

Father Andrew Menke 

Principal 

Tom Korta 

Assistant Principal 

Greg Lesiak 

Guidance Director 

Jan Frayser 


Michelle Birkel, Development Dir. 

Amy Riley, Admin. Asst. 

Mary Bossung, Admin. Asst. 

Sophia Werning, Grant Writer 

Alumni Director 

Kristin Heath 

BOLT Director 

Deb Schulte 

Pius Connections Layout & Design 

Mary Bossung 

To notify the school of address 

changes or personal updates, please 

complete the form on page 29 or 

contact the Foundation Office. 

“For it is in giving that we receive.” ~ St. Francis of Assisi 

Dear Alumni, Cathedral Alumni, Parents and Friends, 

We are pleased to bring you this newsletter, which provides an opportunity 

for you to read about our students, fellow Pius X and Cathedral alumni and 

what’s going on at Pius X today. 

As we end another school year, each day brings about many reasons to be 

proud of our students and over 8,600 of our alumni. On May 23, 226 students 

graduated from Pius X. The Pius X tradition of excellence is alive and strong ,which you will see 

in this issue as thirty-six of our graduates have parents who are also Pius X alumni! Very few 

schools have a tradition of three-generation family lineage like we do. What a blessing! 

It will be exciting at Pius X this summer as the football field is receiving a face-lift! New artificial 

turf is being installed at Aldrich field. This project started mid May and will finish in time for 

football practice which begins Aug. 9. 

Thanks to the support of many parents, grandparents, alumni, businesses and friends, the $13 

million A Tradition of Faith campaign which was kicked off in 2006, continues to be a great 

success. As of April 30, we have collected almost $10.9 million. Our donors receive all the credit 

for making this campaign so successful. Continued payment of the outstanding pledges is crucial 

to the success of the campaign. Thank you for your help in keeping these current. 

We also received some very good news around Christmas time that we are excited to share with 

you. Pius X received a grant of $30,000 from the Dillon Foundation, plus donations of $27,000 

and $25,000 from two anonymous donors. Thanks to their generous support, we have purchased 

three new mobile, wireless, computer laboratories. 

Money received from these donations has allowed us to purchase three mobile computer lab carts, 

forty-five laptop computers, three wireless access points and three printers for the Social Studies 

and Foreign Language departments. The new “classrooms on wheels” provide additional, relocatable, 

computer labs and allow more flexibility among faculty for periodic use by students. 

Each mobile cart unit houses fifteen notebook computers and a printer. Also, each notebook 

computer is equipped with a wireless network interface card. Having access to these mobile 

computer labs enables teachers the ability to instruct a class of thirty students without moving the 

class from the originating classroom to another computer lab. 

It is due to the generosity of our benefactors with their time, talent and treasure that we are able 

to continue to educate children in a Christ-centered environment. Your efforts are not in vain. 

Thank you for your continued support. 

Michelle Birkel, Director of Development 

Pius Connections is published semiannually 

in May and November for 

alumni, parents and friends of the 

school. If you would like additional 

copies or to be removed from our 

mailing list, please contact the 

Foundation Office. 

* We extend a grateful thank you to 

Charlie Calhoun and Jacob North 

Companies for their generous 

donation toward this publication! 

Calendar of events 

June 21 

Thunderbolt Scramble 

Aug. 12 

Friends of Pius X 

Reception 

Sept. 17 

Homecoming 

Oct. 1 

Founder’s & 

Granparents’ Day 

For more information on any of the 

events listed, please contact the 

Foundation Office at (402) 488-1046. 

Nov. 2 

All Soul’s Day 

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2009-2010 Annual Appeal reaches new record of $206,000 

Congratulations! Donations this year to the Annual Appeal 

not only brought together people by renewing friendships 

and making new ones, but set a new all-time high record! 

Your contributions helped us surpass our goal. This 

accomplishment was achieved by the outstanding efforts 

of many alumni, parents, local businesses and friends from 

all over the country who so generously support Catholic 

education. Gifts to this year’s Appeal ranged anywhere from 

$10 to $10,000, and each and every gift is truly appreciated! 

Because of the generosity of gifts received from the Annual 

Appeal, the Foundation was able to distribute over $340,000 

to the high school during the 2009-2010 school year, which 

helped with the following: 

• Assisted in bridging the gap between tuition charged and 

the cost of educating our students (gap was $1,135) 

• Provided tuition assistance and scholarship aid to 63 

students valued at $29,175 

• Provided overall support of our operating budget (including 

teacher salaries) 

As of April 27, participation rose to 1,603 gifts. In total Pius 

X raised over $206,000 and is the most in Annual Appeal 

history! Of this amount, approximately $10,500 has been 

designated for endowed scholarships. Pledges are currently 

trickling in, and every donation, large or small, is greatly 

appreciated. If you haven’t given to the Annual Appeal yet, 

you still have time! We can receive donations for this year’s 

Appeal until June 30, which is the end of our fiscal year. 

Serving on the committee to head this worthwhile project 

were John ’80 and Kelly ’80 Morehouse, alumni chairs, 

and Therese Sack ’78, alumni co-chair. Parent chairs were 

Patti Clarence and Georgeanne Rashilla (freshman chairs), 

Darla Ernst and Kathy Rentschler (sophomore chairs), 

Laura Duggan and Joe and Sophia Werning (junior chairs) 

and Nancy Johnson and K.C. Williams (senior chairs). The 

enthusiasm shared by these chairpersons was fantastic and 

the momentum spread to once again guarantee the success of 

this important endeavor. 

The entire Pius X family appreciates all of the support the 

school has received in making this dream a reality for the 

young people we serve. 

Summary of Annual Appeal donations as of April 27, 2010 

Group Goal Cash Received 

Alumni/Cathedral: $110,000 $103,830 

Parents/Former Parents: $37,000 $43,086 

Board Members: $22,000 $19,195 

Businesses: $13,000 $23,754 

Friends: $0 $16,308 

Total: $182,000 $206,173 

If you haven’t already, please consider making a gift to our 

Annual Appeal. Gifts may be sent to the Pius X Foundation, 

6000 A St, Lincoln, NE 68510. You can also make your gift 

online by visiting http://foundation.piusx.net/ Click on the 

Annual Appeal link to either make a pledge or donate directly. 

The students of Pius X depend on your generosity. Thank you 

for your consideration! 

Do you know that Pius X’s tuition is 

one of the lowest in the Nation? 

Pius X 

(Lincoln, Neb.) 

Skutt 

(Omaha, Neb.) 

Creighton Prep 

(Omaha, Neb.) 

Lincoln Lutheran 


Lincoln Christian 


Duchesne 

(Omaha, Neb.) 

9th 

Grade 

10th 

Grade 

11th 

Grade 

12th 

Grade 

$1,300 $1,400 $1,500 $1,700 

$7,450 (freshman tuition) 

$7,680 $7,780 $7,880 $7,980 

$7,195 (non community member) 

$5,665 (community member) 

$7,333 $7,333 $7,333 $7,333 

$8,400 $8,400 $8,400 $8,400 

Pius X High School is proud of the stewardship of its funds. 

The mission of the Lincoln Catholic Schools has always been 

to keep tuition at an affordable level for all families. The cost 

per student is a little over $5,000. This compares to an average 

state cost of $10,060 per student (2007-2008 numbers). For the 

2009-2010 school year, tuition and fees made up 32.51 percent 

of our school’s operating budget. The above chart shows a 

comparison to other faith-based schools in Lincoln and the 

Archdiocese of Omaha. 



First annual Honorary/Memorial 

Mass held 

A wish come true 

Every school year, the faculty and staff at Pius X prepare 

a “wish list” of items they would like to have for their 

classroom. From November 2009 to April 2010, over $15,100 

has been donated to our list. Thank you! What a difference 

you make for our students! 

Please contact the Foundation Office if you would like to 

make a donation to the Wish List by calling (402) 488-1046 or 

e-mail michelle.birkel@piusx.net. Thanks so much for your 

generosity and making our wishes come true! 

Pictured are Paul Keating, Fr. James Meysenburg and 

Cindy (Keating) Fritton ’85. The Keatings honored 

Jean Keating, who passed away in April 2009. 

On April 13, the first annual Annual Appeal Honorary/ 

Memorial Mass was celebrated in the Pius X Chapel. 

During the 2009-2010 Annual Appeal, many donations 

of $100 or more came from generous alumni, parents 

and friends of Pius X that were made in memory or in 

honor of loved ones. We prayed for the happy repose 

of the souls who have gone before us, as well as those 

chosen to be honored by our donors. 

Following Mass, guests enjoyed a small reception in 

the commons area. Refreshments were served, and 

guests viewed a slide show of all of the tribute names 

and photos. 

Band department receives $7,500 

for new tubas and sheet music 

The Pius X Band 

is tremendously 

grateful for the 

generosity of 

an anonymous 

donor and the 

Booster Club 

which has 

allowed for the 

purchase of two 

new concert 

tubas and new 

sheet music. “The 

new instruments replace two, thirty year old tubas which have 

seen better days!” said Mike Murphy, Band Director. “A great low 

brass sound is vital to the quality of an outstanding band and the 

new instruments give our tuba players a great new tool to work 

with.” Pictured with the new tubas are Brian Casavant (left) and 

T.J. Westfall (right). 

Athletic Department 

• 2 portable soccer goals for the new artificial turf at Aldrich 

Field ($5,000) 

English Department 

• Boom box with cd & tape player ($80) 

• Writer’s manual with AP guidelines/AP Stylebook ($70) 

• English vocabulary books ($9 each/$270 total) 

• Two ergonomic chairs ($300 each) 

Fine Arts 

• Wireless headsets for Pius Players ($2,000) 

Foreign Language Department 

• 15 Readers for native Spanish speakers ($5 each/$75 total) 


• Endowment fund (any donation) 

Math/Business Department 

• T1 Navigator System ($2,500 for a classroom set) 

• Math Classroom Posters ($15 each) 

• TI Inspire Calculators for classroom ($120 each/$3,600 

for a classroom) 

Science Department 

• Cart to move science materials ($300) 

• 6 Biopacs and software ($3,000) 

• Anatomy in Clay Skeletal Models and curriculum ($3,000) 

Youth Ministry Department 

• Funding for FCT retreat (any donation) 



Leaving your 

legacy... 

For many, there is a compelling need to make a 

difference – to leave a lasting legacy for your family and 

community. At Pius X, we have witnessed the countless 

ways in which people have changed the lives of our 

students, by their generous gifts to the school and to 

the endowment fund upon their deaths. These gifts are 

everlasting and ensure the future of Catholic education. 

Have you made provisions in your will and estate 

planning for a gift to Pius X High School or the 

Foundation? 

Our St. Pius X Legacy Society is a group of individuals 

or couples who have come forward and shared the 

wonderful news that they plan to remember Pius X 

with a planned gift and to promote the idea of planned 

giving. There are no membership fees or meetings to 

attend. The specific amount of the gift does not need to 

be given when informing Pius X. 

As a member of this Society, individuals are recognized 

in our Foundation’s Annual Report and invited to a 

special Founder’s Day Mass and reception every year in 

October. If you would like to become a member of the 

Pius X Legacy Society, please contact Michelle Birkel 

at (402) 488-1046. 

• • • 

The following individuals and couples have come forward and 

shared the wonderful news that they plan to remember Pius 

X with a planned gift and promote the idea of planned giving 

toward our school. 

Do you work for one of these 

companies? 

Matching 

Gifts 

If you work for any of the companies listed below, you now have 

an easy way to double your gift to support Pius X High School! 

All of these companies plus many others not listed here, will 

match your donation to a charitable organization like the Pius 

X Foundation. Contact your human resources department for a 

matching gift form. For additional information, please contact the 

Pius X Foundation Office at (402) 488-1046. 

AIG, Inc. 

Allstate 

Amgen 

Ameritas Life Insurance Co. 

Amoco 

Aquatech Wash 

Assurity Life Insurance Company 

AT&T Foundation 

Bank of America 

Bank of New York 

Becton Dickinson & Co. 

Boeing 

Bracco Diagnostics, Inc. 

Burlington Northern Santa Fe 

Bucyrus Foundation, Inc. 

Cardinal Health 

Chicago Tribune 

Cisco Systems 

Citigroup 

Coca Cola Co. 

Country Insurance Financial 

Services 

Crane Co. 

CSG Systems, Inc. 

Darden Restaurants Foundation 

EducationQuest Foundation 

Eli Lilly 

Exxon Mobil 

First Data 

Ford Motor Company 

Gannett 

Gap 

General Electric 

General Mills 

General Motors 

GlaxoSmithKline 

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. 

Kellogg’s 

Lincoln Benefit Life 

Medtronic Foundation 

Microsoft 

Monsanto 

Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc. 

Motorola 

Mutual of Omaha 

Nelnet 

New York Life 

Northrop Grumman 

Novartis 

PepsiCo 

Pfizer 

Pioneer 

Principal Financial Group 

RBC Wealth Management 

Saint-Gobain Corp. Foundation 

Sprint 

State Farm Companies Good 

Neighbor Grant Program 

The Pentair Foundation 

The Stanley Works 

Union Pacific 

UPS 

U.S. Bancorp 

Verizon Communications 

Wachovia 

Wal-Mart 

Wells Fargo Foundation 

Wyeth 

Anonymous (8) 

Paul & Michelle Birkel 

Terry Connelly 

Jack & Margy Dawson 

Msgr. James Dawson 

Robert Duden 

Mary Fenton + 

Dorothy Grosserode + 

Steve & Patricia Grosserode 

Jim Houser 

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Mike Hughes 

Rachel Jensen 

Don & Laurie Luensmann 

Keith & Pat May 

Fr. Michael Morin 

Paul & Rosemary Reinsch 

Guy & Faie Saunders 

Howard & Doris Schiefelbein 

Clara Sullivan + 

Richard A. Wiese 

Three Easy Steps to Double Your Gift 

1. Find your company’s name on this list, 

or check to see if your company will 

match your gift. 

2. Obtain a matching gift form from 

your company’s human resources 

department. 

3. Complete the form and send it to Pius X 

High School, Attn: Foundation Office 

with your tax deductible contribution.


Marie Eickhoff receives $1,000 Optimal Dental Scholarship 

Congratulations to Marie Eickhoff who 

was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship 

from Optimal Dental. Marie is the 

daughter of Ron and Diane Eickhoff of St. 

Teresa’s parish in Lincoln. 

Dr. Dustin Bailey ’91 created this 

scholarship in 2008. “The Optimal Dental Scholarship was 

established to help a graduating Pius X senior attain their 

dream of higher education,” said Dr. Dustin Bailey. “Both Dr. 

Ganser ’63 and myself feel Pius X High School was a huge 

stepping stone in the development of success we enjoy now 

as dental professionals. Thanks to the generosity of others 

through scholarships, we were able to offset the cost of our 

own education. We are happy to pay back those opportunities 

to the students of Pius.” 

Applicants applying for this scholarship must complete an 

essay about their college plans and future career aspirations. 

Current seniors at Pius X who plan to attend a two or four 

year college in the United States, have a 3.0 grade point 

average or above and show evidence of extra-curricular 

involvement and volunteer work in the Lincoln community 

are eligible to apply. 

Jeff Dodd Memorial Scholarship will benefit Pius X students 

Thanks to the generosity 

of Kelly Dodd and 

Pius X classmates and 

friends of Jeff Dodd, 

a scholarship has been 

established in the Pius 

X Foundation in his 

memory. Jeff Dodd, a 

1991 alumnus of Pius 

X High School, has left behind a legacy that will benefit our 

students for many years to come. 

Jeff attended St. Teresa’s and Cathedral schools and then 

Pius X High School. He continued his education studying at 

Notre Dame and in Ireland, earning degrees in English and 

Philosophy with an emphasis in the study of Irish Literature. 

Jeff was a highly involved student who participated in many 

activities and organizations. He loved every aspect of high 

school, from the classroom to the activities, to making great 

friends, and he had a lot of them! He also held jobs to pay for 

his own tuition to attend Pius X. 

Jeff was a devoted and loving husband and father to his 

family and chose to work from home to be closer to his 

wife Kelly and his children Aubrey, Regan, Jack, and Finn. 

He passed away in September 2008 after a long battle with 

melanoma. 

On Sept. 5, 2009, approximately 100 adults and 50 children 

participated in the Fun Run at Holmes Park. The event was a 

great way for family and friends to visit and share memories 

of Jeff. In addition to the fun, there was also over $4,100 

raised for the Jeff Dodd Memorial Scholarship fund. These 

proceeds brought the total scholarship fund to above $10,000, 

making the scholarship an endowed fund and ensuring Jeff’s 

legacy at Pius X. 

“Jeff was a true friend to all of us in every sense of the 

word,” said Dr. Dustin Bailey, a good friend and classmate 

of Jeff’s. “Jeff worked hard all his life to earn his own way 

through his education. I know this may have led him to miss 

other opportunities in life during this time. The endowment 

of this scholarship will help many young students achieve 

their academic dreams, and help provide enough financial 

relief along the way to occasionally stop and smell the roses.” 

Pius X would like to thank everyone who participated in this 

fun event by running/walking and to all benefactors who 

contribute to the scholarship in Jeff’s name. On behalf of the 

students, faculty and staff at Pius X, our thoughts and prayers 

go out to the Dodd family. 

Jeff was on both the cross country and track teams during 

high school, so some friends thought it would be only fitting 

to hold a Fun Run/Walk in his honor. 


BOLT 2010 

“Grateful Reflections” 

On April 24, approximately 600 guests including 

parents, alumni and friends of Pius X gathered together 

to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the annual BOLT 

dinner and auction themed “Grateful Reflections.” 

Numbers are still being calculated, but proceeds will 

go toward security and the new kitchen fund. 

We thank everyone for the generous and ongoing 

support. We also thank our coordinating committee 

including, Rod and Michelle Arndt, Tim and Jennifer 

Conzemius, Steve and Libby Jaros, Fr. James 

Meysenburg, Mark and Michelle Pieper, Rick and 

Georgeanne Rashilla, Deb Schulte, Mary Spethman, 

and Tom and Sonya Zimmerman. 

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School News 

New artificial turf project in progress at Aldrich Field 

“There has been incredible support from the handful of 

individuals involved with this project,” said Michelle 

Birkel, Development Director. “We have many alumni, 

parents and friends who regularly support Lincoln’s 

only Catholic high school with gifts of various sizes. We 

continue to be pleased and amazed that so many people are 

willing to help. This investment will benefit our students 

and families for decades.” 

This summer, Pius X High School is replacing the sod on 

Aldrich Field with new artificial turf. The $525,000 project is 

underway with a completion deadline of Aug. 1, 2010. 

An anonymous donor offered a lead challenge gift for the 

specific purpose of equipping Aldrich Field with turf. At the 

current time, Pius X has other financial priorities including 

increasing faculty and staff salaries, building a kitchen (2010 

BOLT dinner and auction dollars will be used for this), a new 

Performing Arts Center and renovating the locker rooms. At 

the same time, the A Tradition of Faith campaign and other 

Catholic campaigns in Lincoln are ongoing or in the initial 

stages. However, this opportunity could not be ignored. The 

initial donor took the initiative of asking others for help in 

this challenge project, and over $455,000 has been raised to 

date. We are very thankful for the lead and supporting gifts. 

The artificial turf will provide many benefits, including the 

reduction of impact injuries as athletes will play on a safer 

and more uniform surface. Aldrich Field will no longer be 

exclusively reserved for use during home football games, 

but will instead be available for football and soccer games, 

marching band rehearsals, P.E. classes, athletic practices 

and more. The only regular maintenance requirement will 

be raking the field a few times a year, and expenses for 

watering, mowing, and fertilizing will be eliminated. In 

addition, the grass practice facilities behind the school will 

stay in better condition, allowing more activities to take 

place on site. 

“This project will have a huge impact on Pius X,” said 

Tim Aylward, Athletic Director. “Not only will it provide a 

tremendous venue for our teams, band and students to play 

and practice on, but it will show that we continue to care 

about our students and the quality of the facilities at our 

school.” 

Pius X Courtyard Bricks of Remembrance 

Honor special friends or family members, or celebrate 

graduations, weddings or other special events by purchasing 

an inscribed brick to be placed under the newly redesigned 

arbor in the renovated Pius X courtyard. 

The cost is $100 per each inscribed 5.5” x 8” paver, with 

three lines of text (limit of 16 letters per line). 

We have only 60 bricks available! Please contact Georgia 

Miller at (402) 488-0931 for an order form. All 

proceeds go toward the Pius X Landscaping Club to 

continue renovation of the Pius X campus. 


School News 

Pius X holds annual retreat day 

On March 15, Pius X held its 11th annual Retreat Day for its 

sophomore, junior and senior students. 

The sophomore retreat theme was “Respect: Respect for 

God, Self and Others.” At the boys’ retreat, students listened 

to three speakers, Bill Schlautman, a math teacher at Pius 

X, Jeff Schinstock, Coordinator of Youth Ministry for the 

Diocese of Lincoln and Michael 

Zimmer, seminarian for the Diocese 

of Lincoln. A dodge ball tournament 

was one of the highlights of their day. 

At the girls’ site, they heard talks 

from Fr. Joseph Faulkner, theology 

teacher at Pius X, Molly Davies, 

director of the Magis – Catholic 

Teacher Service Corps and from 

college student Ryan Heier. They 

also enjoyed a skit and discussion 

with the drama group R.E.S.P.E.C.T. 

from Omaha. 

The junior retreat theme was 

“Servant Leadership.” They began 

their day by listening to Molly 

Davies and created skits that helped 

them understand what it means to 

be a servant leader. For part of their 

day, the juniors went to 25 various 

organizations and volunteered for 

a service project. Organizations 

included Villa Marie, St. Mary’s, 

St. Patrick’s and St. John’s Schools, 

Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach, the 

Peoples’ City Mission, St. Vincent de 

Paul, The Gathering Place, Madonna 

Rehabilitation Hospital, Partners in 

Recovery, the Marian Sisters, the 

School Sisters of Christ the King, 

Bright Lights, City Impact, Clark 

Jeary, Clyde Malone Community 

Center, Friendship Home, Habitat for 

Humanity, the Indian Center, KVSS 

Spirit Catholic Radio, Pius X High 

School, Sewing for Babies, Tabitha 

– Meals on Wheels and the YWCA. 

Over 800 hours of community service 

were performed, and over 40 parents 

volunteered to drive the students and 

participate in the day with them! 

Photos courtesy of the yearbook staff 

At the senior retreat, the students 

gathered together for a breakfast prepared by St. Peter’s Food 

Service Staff, which was paid for through donations from the 

senior parents. Taylor Ashburn’s reflection framed the retreat 

for all the seniors as he spoke to them during breakfast. 

After the breakfast, the boys and girls went to separate sites 

for the remainder of their retreat. The senior boys examined 

various aspects of Catholic manhood in their future roles as 

husbands, fathers or priests. They heard from Fr. Buhman, 

Doug Barry, John Hyland, Tom 

Korta and a panel of college students 

during the day. The ladies witnessed 

powerful examples of faith in Pius 

X teachers Katie Elsener, Sally 

Burt and superintendent, Fr. Jim 

Meysenburg. The speakers focused on 

the power of prayer in their lives and 

the importance of faith. The girls also 

asked questions to the college panel of 

recent Pius X graduates, and enjoyed 

a period of personal testimony which 

focused on their reliance in God and 

prayer during times of struggle. 

All five of the retreats had a 

Eucharistic Holy Hour with an 

opportunity for Confession, and 

they also had time to participate in 

small groups led by parents, faculty, 

college students and other volunteers. 

The retreat officially concluded on 

Tuesday morning with a closing allschool 

Mass celebrated by Fr. Joseph 

Faulkner. 

The faculty and staff at Pius X led 

by Fr. Joseph Bernardo, Sr. Veronica 

Volkmer, Tom Korta, Jan Frayser 

and Emily Wyatt, were responsible 

for planning and leading the retreats. 

Nearly 200 volunteers helped to make 

this retreat day a reality. Pius X is 

grateful for all of the support from the 

priests and religious of our diocese, as 

well as parents, alumni, and all other 

volunteers. It would not be possible 

without the generosity of so many 

supporters of Pius X! 


Student News 

Swim team advances to state 

NHS holds annual Honors Night 

Photo courtesy of Ann Wackel 

Congratulations to the entire Pius X Swim/Dive Team 

and Coach Cindy Nash in their second year as a team 

representing Pius X and to the 13 Pius X swimmers who 

qualified for the state competition. 

The state qualifiers in the following events included 

200 Medley Relay: Hanna Wackel, Lauren Smith, Megan 

Akins & Kasey Utrup 

200 Medley Relay: Max Miller, Mark Hugo, Austin 

Safranek, & Austin Hagge 

200 Free Relay: Austin Safranek, Sam VanLent, Austin 

Hagge & Pete Moeschen 

400 Free Relay: Austin Safranek, Mark Hugo, Austin 

Hagge & Pete Moeschen 

50 Free: Lauren Smith 

100 Back: Hanna Wackel & Max Miller 

100 Fly: Pete Moeschen & Austin Safranek 

200 Free: Pete Moeschen 

Congratulations to sophomore, Lauren Smith, on her third 

place finish at the NSAA Nebraska State Swimming and 

Diving Championships. Lauren placed in the 50 Yard 

Freestyle event, and became the first Pius X athlete to 

medal in the Championship finals since the program was 

resurrected in 2009. 

Other Pius X athletes that qualified for the consolation 

finals were Pete Moeschen (11th Place) in the 100 

Yard Butterfly, Hanna Wackel (12th Place) in the 100 Yard 

Backstroke, and the Boys 200 Yard Medley Relay 

consisting of Max Miller, Mark Hugo, Austin Safranek, and 

Austin Hagge (11th Place). 

Pius X hosted its annual National Honor Society Honors 

Night on Feb. 22, inducting 75 juniors and 70 seniors into 

the organization. Guests were welcomed by Tom Korta, 

principal, followed by an invocation led by superintendent, 

Fr. James Meysenburg. Senator Tony Fulton was the 

guest speaker for the evening. The organization’s sponsor, 

Tom Seib, introduced the current officers: Mary LeDuc, 

president; Katie Ellerbee, vice president; Callie Krajicek, 

secretary; Charlie Hinds, treasurer; Erin Statz, senior 

representative; Brenden Love, junior representative; and 

Carolyn McDermott, sophomore representative, who 

distributed certificates to the inductees. 

All Pius X students in grades 10-12 are eligible for 

admission into the National Honor Society organization if 

they have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher and meet the 

by-law requirements of scholarship, character, service and 

leadership. 

Ramsay receives award from 

NHSS hall of fame 

Jake Ramsay, has been awarded the 

Nebraska High School Sports Hall of 

Fame “Great Moments In Sports” award. 

The selection was for Jake’s “four for 

four” on field goals from 32, 50, 50 and 

22 yards in the Ralston football game 

plus going “two for two” on PATs. 

The formal presentation of this award will be made at the 

NHHS Hall of Fame’s annual award ceremony on Sept. 

26, at the Lied Center for the Performing Arts in Lincoln. 

Jake is the son of Brad and Deb Ramsay of St. Teresa’s 

parish. He had a 3.3 GPA and was involved in football and 

soccer at Pius X where he was named to the All-Nebraska 

Super State team in football and All-State in soccer. He 

will attend the University of Nebraska-Omaha in the fall of 

2010 with a football scholarship. 


Student News 

Frey named Academic All- 

American 

Junior, Andrea Frey, competed with the 

Nebraska Red Dawgs in the National 

Wheelchair Basketball Tournament 

(NWBA) in Denver in April. 

The Nebraska Red Dawgs finished fifth 

in the Junior Division-Varsity Level. At 

this national tournament, the Red Dawgs defeated teams 

from Seattle, San Diego, and Houston. Their only loss was 

to the National Runner-Up, Rancho Renegades, from Los 

Angeles. In March, the Red Dawgs finished second in the 

Northern Conference Tournament losing to the three-time 

National Champion, Minnesota Timberwolves. 

After careful consideration of all the nominations, grade 

transcripts and essays, The Northern Conference All- 

Academic Team Selection Committee named 14 members 

to the team including Andrea who holds a 3.98 GPA. 

Andrea was the captain of the Junior Division-Varsity 

Level Northern Conference All-Academic Team. Andrea 

was also named Academic All-American. She is the 

daughter of Keith and Mary Lynn Frey of Cathedral of the 

Risen Christ parish in Lincoln. 

Spanish 4 students write 

children’s books 

All Spanish 4 students 

were required to write 

a children’s book in 

Spanish with a positive 

message geared 

toward kindergarten 

age students. After 

presenting the books in 

class, the class voted 

on its favorite books and those books were chosen to visit 

kindergarten classes in Lincoln. 

Mrs. Chapelle’s students visited Mrs. Kathie Rynearson 

and Mrs. Rebecca Grooms from St. John’s School and Mrs. 

Hayes’ students visited Mrs. Julie Ehlers at Sheridan 

Elementary. 

Peanut butter drive benefits 

Haitians 

The NWBA was founded in 1948, and today consists 

of men’s, women’s, intercollegiate and youth teams 

throughout the United States and Canada. In pursuit of 

excellence, the NWBA provides qualified individuals with 

physical disabilities the opportunity to play, learn and 

compete in the sport of wheelchair basketball. The NWBA 

is comprised of over 200 basketball teams across twentytwo 

conferences and seven divisions. 

Marsolek to compete in national 

forensics tournament 

Sophomore, Mary Marsolek, has been 

selected to represent Pius X and the 

Diocese of Lincoln at the National 

Catholic Forensics League’s National 

Tournament this summer in Omaha. 

She is the daughter of Paul and Barb 

Marsolek of Saint Teresa’s parish in 

Lincoln. She will be one of three competitors in dramatic 

performance representing our Diocese and will be 

competing against hundreds of students from across the 

United States. 

Photo courtesy of the yearbook staff 

Club World Aid sponsored a Peanut Butter/Vitamin Drive 

for the people of Haiti from Feb. 25 through March 5. 

Students brought their donations to their first period 

classrooms and a tally was kept to see which classroom had 

the largest ounce/student ratio. 

A total of 1,153 pounds of peanut butter and vitamins 

were donated by the entire school. In conjunction with St. 

Joseph’s and St. Peter’s parishes, Club World Aid had most 

of the items delivered free of charge through two mission 

trips. Supplies were taken to Haiti in March and May. 


Student News 

National Walk for Life 

by Melanie Stara 

“The purpose of civil government 

is to protect life; abandon that, 

and you have abandoned all.” This 

quote from Thomas Jefferson was 

written on a sign that I read during 

the National March for Life in 

Washington, D.C. on Jan. 22, 2010. The March for 

Life protests the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade 

decision legalizing abortion. 

I am sure you have heard about the recent record 

breaking blizzards in Washington, D.C. There was a 

“storm” of a different kind that descended upon our 

nation’s capital on Jan. 22, 2010. I was privileged to 

be a part of that “storm” of more than 350,000 pro-life 

demonstrators who showed their support for the prolife 

movement. It was estimated that 75 percent of the 

group was under the age of 25. 

We began with a youth rally at the Verizon Center in 

Washington, D.C. We then marched along Constitution 

Avenue to Capitol Hill and the U.S. Supreme 

Court. The day before the march, we met with our 

congressman, Jeff Fortenberry. He gave us words of 

encouragement to continue our efforts at defending 

God’s greatest gift, the gift of life. 

Despite the lack of national media coverage of the 

37th Annual March for Life, I was encouraged by the 

fact that the people attending the march are increasing 

in number every year. I believe with our continued 

prayers the pro-life movement will become even 

stronger. Someday our government will return to the 

purpose of protecting the sanctity of human life. 

Drama places at state 

Congratulations to 

Mr. Joseph Moser 

and the Pius X 

Drama Department 

for receiving fourth 

place recognition 

at the Class A State 

Competition on Dec. 

11, after winning 

Districts with their one-act performance of “The Bald 

Soprano.” Photo courtesy of the yearbook staff. 

Petersen & Schuller receive first 

place in bowling tournament 

Pius X freshmen Kaylee 

Petersen and Nicholas 

Schuller participated in 

the finals of the USBC 

Youth Pepsi Bowling 

Tournament on April 3. The 

tournament is an individual 

competition that is outside 

the normal high school bowling season and is for ages 

12-19 throughout the state of Nebraska. Kaylee and Nick 

each brought home first place trophies in the 12 and over 

girls’ and boys’ handicap division, along with $400 in 

scholarship money. 

Forensics team competes at 

districts & state 

The Pius X 

forensics team 

closed out a 

building season at 

the state meet in 

Kearney on March 

18. Representing 

the Bolts were 

juniors Jessica 

Albin (Oral Interpretation of Poetry) and Deidre Richard 

(Entertainment Speaking). They both placed in the top four 

at Districts to advance to the state tournament for Class A. 

In addition to the state qualifiers, Pius X had seven 

other medalists at the Class A-2 district meet on Feb. 

27. Rounding out the finalists were Sarah Benal (6th in 

Dramatic Interp.), Mary Marsolek (5th in Dramatic Interp.), 

Clare Marsolek (5th in Extemporaneous), Brenden Love 

and Jessica Albin (5th in Duet Acting), Alex Crook (5th in 

Informative), Kayla Malizzi (6th in Humorous Interp.), and 

Lucy Barie (5th in Humorous Interp.). 

The team placed 3rd overall behind eventual state 

champion Lincoln East and Lincoln North Star. Four 

Thunderbolts also competed at the National Forensic 

League qualifier on March 5-6, at Bellevue West. Although 

nobody placed in the top two to advance to the national 

tournament, Sarah Benal and Mary Marsolek both reached 

the 5th round in Dramatic Interpretation (it took seven 

rounds to determine the national qualifiers). 


Student News 

Boys’ tennis team wins back to 

back state championship 

Pius X hosts annual New 

Student Orientation 

Approximately 325 families attended the annual New 

Student Orientation on Feb. 8, where prospective 

students in the Lincoln community and their parents 

visited the school to learn about its offerings. 

Superintendent, Rev. James Meysenburg, welcomed 

them and principal, Tom Korta, and guidance director, 

Jan Frayser, presented them with an overview of the 

school’s academic performance history and class 

registration guidelines. Student Council president, Sean 

Flattery, also welcomed them and shared his experiences 

as a student. 

Last fall the Bolts boy’s tennis team recorded an 

outstanding season with first place finishes in the Omaha 

Skutt and Pius X Invitationals and placed second in the 

Capital City and Spartan Invitationals. In duals, the team 

posted a 10-1 record and won the District Championship. 

Despite rain delays at the state meet, the team remained 

focused to amass points in all divisions for a final score of 

37½. Sophomore, Trevor Milburn, played #1 Singles and 

advanced to the semifinals where he lost to Waverly. In 

the consolation match he bounced back to defeat York to 

capture third place. 

The #1 Doubles team was comprised of seniors, Zach Peed 

and Garrett Sutton. Carrying a rare undefeated record into 

State, the duo fought an uphill battle against Holdrege in 

the semifinals. After losing the first set and being down 1-5 

in the second, the seniors rallied back and won the match 

(2-6, 7-5, 6-2). The pair went on to defeat Hastings in the 

final to remain undefeated with a season record of 29-0. 

Afterward, the attendees were given tours of the 

school and visited booths hosted by various student 

organizations and athletic teams. Although the orientation 

night primarily focused on new students, a contest was 

held to determine which booths best demonstrated Pius X 

school spirit, while conveying its mission - “To Restore 

All Things in Christ.” 

After tabulating votes, the Pro Life Club received first 

place and the FCT Club was awarded second place in 

the “most original” category; the SOADA Club was 

awarded first and the Vocal Music group was awarded 

second place for best representation of club theme; the 

Landscaping Club was awarded first and the School 

Newspaper was awarded second place for having the best 

interaction with new students. 

If you would like more information about Pius X High 

School or have questions about registration, please 

contact the school’s guidance office at 488-0931. 

The #2 Singles player, senior, Brandon Otoski, defeated 

Grand Island Central Catholic in the semifinals. He then 

fought through three sets to upset the top seed, Elkhorn 

Mount Michael, in the finals to capture the gold. 

The #2 Doubles team consisted of juniors, Brian Harshman 

and Nick Jenkins. The pair lost in a third set to Waverly 

in the semifinals but battled back against York in the 

consolation match to take the third place medal. 

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Student News 

Boys’ bowling team wins second 

consecutive state championship 

The Pius X boys’ bowling team won their second 

consecutive state championship by beating Hastings in a 

thrilling 3-2 finale, televised on NET. In the quarterfinals 

of the bracketed championship, senior Greg Portsche threw 

three strikes in the 10th frame to knock off Seward in the 

fifth and deciding Baker game by just one pin. Pius X then 

beat Blair 3-1 to advance to the final day of competition. 

The district and state champion team finished the season 

with a 13-2 record. Team members include Greg Portsche, 

Justin Reisdorf, Anthony Inzodda, Drew Miller, Sam 

Kurtenbach, Derrick Gossard and Nick Shuller. 

The Pius X girls also closed out another outstanding season 

with a third place finish in the state championships. Pius 

X lost 3-0 to eventual champion Scottsbluff-Gering in 

the semi-finals. For the second straight season the girls 

completed an undefeated regular season finishing 10-0. 

Team members include Heidi Baumert, Kristin Rickets, 

Brooke Punteney, Liz Campbell, Kaylee Petersen and 

Jessika Lierz. 

Wathen wins Pro-Life Speech 

Contest 

Pius X sophomore, Marie Wathen, was 

named winner of the Lincoln Right to 

Life High School Speech Contest on 

March 9. She was awarded a plaque 

and money prize for her speech on 

stem cell research titled “Stem Cell Research: 

Hope or Tragedy for the Next 

Generation?” Marie has been an active member in Pius X’s 

Pro-Life Club since her freshman year and earned third 

place in the contest last year. 

Hoggatt wins state-wide logo 

design contest 

Brian Hoggatt, 2010 graduate, was 

awarded first place in the Nebraska 

Educational Technology Association’s 

(NETA) annual logo contest for 

students, “Creative Journeys to 

Learning.” The contest was held for all 

Nebraska K-12 students, encouraging 

their creativity in computer originated artwork. 

Brian’s award-winning design will be used on all 

conference materials, including the conference 

program and T-shirts, and he will receive a medal and 

complimentary shirt. Brian’s sponsoring classroom 

teacher is Steve Carr, instructor of Digital Graphic 

Design at the LPS Information Technology Focus 

Program, which Brian attended last fall. 

NETA is a grassroots organization with approximately 

1,800 members open to everyone interested in sharing 

information about using technology in the educational 

process. It works in providing leadership and promoting 

the application of technology to education. 

Congratulations! 

... to Coach Jerry Clinch and the Pius X wrestlers 

who finished in the top four teams at District 

competition and qualified six wrestlers for the State 

competition. Placing at districts included Brian 

Minchow (District Champion), Ben Goodwin (4th), 

Zach Bell (3rd), Sam Dolezal (4th), Austin Kreifels 

(3rd) and Aaron Frey (3rd). 

... to Spectrum, Sotto Voce and Cantabella for each 

receiving a Superior Rating (1) at the Choral District 

Music competition. 

... to Jake Ramsay for being selected to play in the 

52nd Annual Shrine Bowl. 

... to Claire Bertrand for being selected as a member 

of the 2010-11 UNL Scarlets dance team. 

... to Lucy Baker and Dominic Dongilli for being 

selected by UNL to receive awards in music at the 

13th Annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards. 


Student News 

Athletes sign letters of intent 

Brown receives ROTC scholarship 

James Brown has been selected to 

receive a full Marine Corp ROTC 

scholarship. James is the son of James 

and Catherine Brown of St. John’s parish 

in Lincoln. While at Pius X James was 

awarded varsity letters in football and 

track. He was also an Air Force Junior 

ROTC at Northeast High School and a volunteer midget 

football coach. James plans to attend UNL his freshman 

year and then transfer to UCLA where he was assigned to 

complete his degree in aerospace engineering. 

Ten athletes signed letters of intent this spring to participate in 

collegiate sports. Pictured above (left to right) are as follows: 

Front row: 

Erin Statz, cross country and track, University of St. Thomas, St. 

Paul, Minn. 

Heather Feltes, soccer, Wayne State College, Wayne, Neb. 

Norma Volkmer, soccer, Wayne State College, Wayne, Neb. 

Elle Ross, volleyball, Furman University, Greenville, S.C. 

Kirstine Linebaugh, volleyball, Bellevue University, Bellevue, 

Neb. 

Back row: 

Carlie Gustafson, soccer, University of Nebraska-Kearney, 

Jake Ramsay, football, University of Nebraska-Omaha 

Anthony Johnson, soccer, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 

Lincoln, Neb. 

Kenton Salomons, soccer, Hastings College, Hastings, Neb. 

Megan Akins, swimming, Morningside College, Sioux City, 

Iowa 

Three are Confirmed 

One teacher and two students at Pius X entered the Church 

this spring. Pictured (left to right) are Gina Bartels, 

math teacher, who was confirmed at the Easter Vigil at 

the Cathedral of the Risen Christ, Nick Daily, who was 

confirmed at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ on April 29 

and Amanda Carrell, who was confirmed at the Easter Vigil 

at St. Teresa. 

Retired staff reminisce 

Last fall Allie Falter (left) signed a letter of intent to play 

volleyball for Bradley University and Jamie Schleppenbach 

(right) signed to participate on the gymnastics team for the 

University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 

Brandon Otoski has also signed a letter of 

intent to play tennis at the University of 

Nebraska-Omaha 


The retired staff of Pius X and their spouses met on Jan. 6, 

at the Olive Garden restaurant for dinner and reminiscing 

of their combined 124 years at Pius X. Pictured from left to 

right with their position and date of retirement are Garry 

Lechner, maintenance, 2007; Marilue Becker, math, 2001; 

Don Kelley, social studies, 2005; Barb Demars, alumni 

director, 2006; Mary Ann Coulter, math, 2007.

Student News 

Students receive nominations to top military academies 

Congressman Jeff Fortenberry selected 13 students from 

eastern Nebraska to receive nominations to America’s top 

military academies including 2010 graduates Timothy Weber 

and Aaron Wurster. “Our nation’s military academies are 

elite institutions that train students to excel in academics 

and military affairs. These institutions seek well-rounded 

individuals with a high level of academic achievement as 

well as a commitment to athletics, student activities, and civic 

organizations,” states Fortenberry’s website. 

“A military academy appointment is both a high honor and 

a great responsibility,” Fortenberry said. “Nominees must 

demonstrate sound character, rigorous scholarship and capacity 

for leadership. I am pleased to nominate several young 

Nebraskans who meet these qualifications.” 

Timothy (T.J.) Weber was nominated to the United States 

Merchant Marine and Naval Academies. T.J. is the son of 

Tim Weber and Angela Yans. He is a member of the Blessed 

Sacrament parish in Lincoln and had a 3.5 grade point average 

at Pius X. He was involved in many activities including 

football, discus, God 

Teens, Air Force Junior 

ROTC at Northeast 

High School, a volunteer 

at the Matt Talbot 

Soup Kitchen and a 

volunteer for the Special 

Olympics. He accepted 

an appointment to the 

Aaron Wurster T.J. Weber 

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and plans to pursue a major in 

marine engineering at the academy in Kings Point, N.Y. 

Aaron Wurster was nominated to the United States Air Force, 

Military, Naval and Merchant Marine Academies. Aaron is 

the son of Doug and Susan Wurster. He is a member of the St. 

Joseph parish in Lincoln and had a 3.9 grade point average at 

Pius X. He was involved in many activities including football, 

soccer, God Teens, Air Force Junior ROTC at Northeast High 

School, a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, a volunteer at the 

Matt Talbot Soup Kitchen and a lifeguard at Hillcrest Country 

Club. He is interested in pursuing a career in the Air Force. 

A glimpse of the past: Religious vocations from Cathedral High School 

Mary Cripe Oltjenbruns 

CHS Class of 1950 

Alumni President & Reunion Organizer 

In the years from the first graduate in 

1897 to the last class in 1956, there were 

30 religious vocations: 13 priests and 17 

sisters. (If my records show that I missed someone, please let 

me know.) 

1899 Sister Mary Genorosa 

1899 Sister Kath Weckbach 

1903 Sister Agnes McLaughlin 

1908 Sister Loretta O’Shea 

1913 Sister Virginia Lodge 

1915 Sister Margaret Duffy 

1917 Sister Genevieve Lodge 

1921 Msgr. Clarence Riordan 

1924 Rev. John Knopp 

1924 Sister Naomi Batson 

1924 Sister Mary Mechilde Schaaf 

1926 Msgr. Francis Sherman 

1927 Sister Mary Rita Finnigan 

1930 Rev. Francis McCullough 

1931 Fr. M. Joseph Costelloe SJ 

1931 Rev. Thomas Donohue 

1931 Sister Maxine McCabe 

1931 Sister Mary Rose Cecile Mercier 

1934 Sister Margaret Foley 

1939 Rev. Eugene Kalin 

1939 Msgr. Thomas Mercier 

1940 Sister Teresa Wolfe 

1941 Rev. Samuel J Dennis 

1948 Msgr. Leonard Kalin 

1948 Rev. Ronald Patterson 

1951 Rev. William Kalin 

1954 Sister Mary Frances Helen Gourlay 

1954 Sister Miriam Volkmer 

1955 Sister Karen Flaherty 

1956 Rev. James Schmitt 

The 27 students in the Class of 1924 gave us three religious 

vocations. One of those was Fr. John Knopp who entered the 

Society of Jesus in September l924. Fr. Knopp, a missionary, 

volunteered for the Belize Mission after the 1931 hurricane. 

One of his main achievements as Superior of the Mission was 

the rebuilding of St. John’s College in Belize. 

The Pastor of St. Joseph’s Church in Belize, British Honduras 

wrote that “Father Knopp died at 49 and was buried in his 

native State (Nebraska) where he was scarcely known but 

British Honduras is immeasurably richer for his having used 

up life in a hurry here where he was well known.” The Pastor 

there also wrote that what Father Knopp started is very much 

alive and as with the Kingdom of Christ, there is a capable 

successor laboring to complete what Father Knopp began. 


Faculty News 

Sister Veronica celebrates golden jubilee 

Sister Veronica Volkmer, Pius X’s 

religion department chair, is celebrating 

her fiftieth jubilee of her profession of 

vows this year. She joined the Marian 

Sisters Community (formerly the 

Mercy Sisters of St. Francis) in 1958. 

“I remember the night when it 

hit me what a great treasure our 

faith is,” Sister Veronica 

said. “I recognized that Jesus 

understood every human need 

and had given us a loving 

Church that provided for those 

needs. It was then that I decided 

that I should do something with 

my faith.” 

Sister Veronica was born to 

Leo and Laurine Volkmer and 

was the first of seven children. 

She graduated from St. Bernard 

Academy (now Lourdes Central High School) in Nebraska 

City in 1953 and attended Brescia College in Kentucky. 

After teaching three years in public elementary schools, she 

entered the convent upon making a weekend retreat in 1958. 

After the profession of her first vows and teaching at St. 

John’s School for a year, Sister was sent back to school to 

receive a degree in secondary education with endorsements 

in theology, philosophy, and English in 1963. She earned a 

Masters in Christian Spirituality from Creighton University 

in 1983. 

After teaching two years in the Pauline Catechetical Center 

in Holdrege from 1963-65, she was assigned to teach at 

Bishop Neumann High 

School in Wahoo for 

eleven years. She left 

Neumann to become 

formation director 

for the Marian Sisters 

Community, a post 

that she held for ten 

years. She then served 

at St. Andrew School 

in Tecumseh for two 

years before being 

elected as the major superior of the Marian Sisters in 1988. 

After serving two terms as superior, she went back to school 

for a year to renew her teaching certificate before she began 

teaching at Pius X High School in 1995, where she now 

serves as chair of the theology department. 

In reflecting on what things she has learned during her 

fifty years as a Marian Sister, Sister Veronica is quick to 

respond with “the power of prayer!” “I have seen so many 

small miracles that have come through the power of prayer, 

including a big miracle of my own recovery from cancer,” 

she said. “I have in particular seen many miracles that have 

come through praying the daily rosary.” 

Three teachers to attend 

Leadership Institute 

Connealy & Schonewise receive 

grant for Rwanda pilgrimage 

English teachers Jane Connealy and Julie Schonewise 

have been selected as 2010 Fund for Teachers Fellows. 

The two educators wrote a grant proposal that will 

fund $10,000 and allow them to travel on a religious 

pilgrimage to Rwanda in August. 

Jane Connealy, Tom Seib and Katie Elsener have been selected 

to attend the Leadership Institute offered through the Holocaust 

Educators Network and National Writing Project in New York 

City. All three complete the “Reading, Writing and Teaching 

the Holocaust” summer seminar. They will design and lead a 

professional development seminar on teaching to Holocaust, 

which will be open to all Nebraska teachers in the summer of 

2011. 

The two will travel with Immaculee Ilibagiza, author 

of the book Left to Tell, which details her survival of 

the Rwanda genocide. The pilgrimage will include 

a retreat at Cana Center at the Shrine of Our Lady 

of Kibeho, which was the cite of several Marian 

apparitions to three adolescents in the 1980s. 

Connealy and Schonewise will use this experience in 

their classrooms and Ilibagiza will speak to the Pius X 

student body next fall. 


Pius X hosts sixth annual Alumni Basketball 

Tournament 

March Madness-Thunderbolt 

Style was held March 19-20 in 

the school gyms. Thank you to 

all who participated, volunteered, 

and cheered on our players at this 

year’s tournament! We extend a 

special thanks to Greg Lesiak and 

David Easley for their efforts in 

coordinating this fun event. Over 250 

alumni made up 34 teams this year, 

with teams consecutively from 1983 

to 2009, as well as a team from 1975. 

Forycki Division champs - 1998A 

Alumni News 

Reconnecting with 

Pius X 

Alumni is as easy 

as logging on to 

the web 

Congratulations to this year’s 

winning teams: 

Forycki Division: 1998A 

Seib Division: 1989A 

Anderson Division: 1993 

Kelley Division: 1987 

After the final games, the teams 

and their families headed to Dino’s 

Eastside Grille for more catching up 

with their classmates and a fantastic 

dinner buffet. Fun was had by all! We 

hope to see you next year! 

Seib Division champs - 1989A 

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Anderson Division champs - 1993 

Get the latest news and keep in 

touch with old friends. 

For more details, contact 

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at alumni@piusx.net. 

Once a Bolt, always a Bolt. 

Kelley Division champs - 1987 


Alumni News 

A Family Tradition 

Since Pius X first opened its doors on Oct. 1, 1956, thousands of students have proudly walked our halls and over 8,600 have 

earned diplomas. As the years pass, we are able to claim new alumni whose parents have also shared in our 53 years of history. 

To celebrate this legacy, we are honored to feature graduates of the class of 2010, who followed in their parents footsteps, 

instilled with values and knowledge from a Catholic education. 

Susan 

(Piccolo) 

Anderson 

’68 Renae Anderson 

Steve Barta 

’77 

Karissa Barta 

James 

Baumert 

’75 

Heidi Baumert 

Phil 

Brogan ’84 

Kylie Brogan 

Mary 

(Wilhelm) 

Burroughs 

’89 Sean Burroughs 

Steve Burt 

’86 

Jack Burt 

Diann 

(Ortiz) 

Clinton ’87 

Morghan Clinton 

Kathy 

Lehr- 

Cochrane 

’71 Tyler Cochrane 

Daniel 

Curran ’72 

Andrew Curran 

Susan 

(Seiker) 

Foley ’78 

Laura Foley 

Kimberly 

(Kubicek) 

Gamet ’83 

Mikayla Gamet 

Sara Gapp 

’91 

Erik Gapp 

Greg Gross 

’74 

Devin Gross 

Pat 

Heacker 

’84 

Nicole Heacker 

Richard 

Hanigan 

’80 

Rachel Hanigan 

Suzanne 

Norris ’81 

Brian Hoggatt 

Mary Jo 

(Wood) 

Hussey ’69 

Jordan Hussey 

Michelle 

(Buse) 

Inzodda 

’89 Anthony Inzodda 

Susan 

(Kouma) 

Johnson 

’77 Sophie Johnson 

Greg Lang 

’80 

Meghan Lang 

Karen 

(LeGrande) 

Largen ’81 

Alexander 

Largen 


Alumni News 

Margaret 

(Hanigan) 

LeDuc ’78 

Mary LeDuc 

Joe LeDuc 

’79 

Mark 

Linebaugh 

’82 

Kirstine Linebaugh 

Maureen 

(Costello) 

Mattern ’80 

Henry Mattern 

John 

McDermott 

’80 

Dylan McDermott 

Bryan 

Miller ’80 

Renee Miller 

Rich 

Morris ’83 

Spencer Morris 

Daniel 

Oberembt 

’87 

Dustin Oberembt 

Michael 

O’Donnell 

’69 

Michelle O’Donnell 

Raquel 

(Ortiz) 

O’Grady 

’90 Alicia Ortiz 

John 

O’Grady 

’82 

Debra 

(Woolman) 

Ramsay 

’83 Jacob Ramsay 

Therese 

(McCabe) 

Sack ’78 

Emily Sack 

Lynda 

(Smith) 

Sloan ’86 

Matthew Sloan 

Dr. Vince 

Sutton ’69 

Garrett Sutton 

Julie 

(Kobza) 

Szalawiga 

’73 Kevin Szalawiga 

Debbie 

Messineo 

Washingtong 

’84 

Rachael Washington 

Don Wenzl 

’78 

Veronica Wenzl 

Where are these graduates? 

The following alumi who graduated from Pius X are considered “lost” 

because we do not have a current physical mailing address for them. If you 

recognize indiviuals on the list, please provide our alumni office with their 

contact information (i.e. address, phone number, e-mail, married name) or ask 

them to email alumni@piusx.net or call (402) 488-0931. For a complete list of 

missing alumni visit http://alumni.piusx.net/missing_alumni.htm on the web. 

1957 

Mary L. (Rigg) Holderness 

Phyllis Oosting 

1958 

Carol A. (Zajic) McCarthy 

Mary M. Rodgers 

1959 

Helen (Dillon) Bounds 

Pat Glenn 

1960 

Dick A. Aksamit 

Donna M. (Kersey) Bailey 

Robert J. Buchler 

Robert Pucelik 

Diane L. Rene 

Mary A. (Zadina) Revak 

Lillian A. (Wheeler) Smith 

Marguerite A. Vennix 

1961 

Henry R. Ahlgrim 

J. Lange 

Steven R. Loignon 

Stephen Mummey 

Mary M. Roeser 

Fayetta M. Rose Terrence L. 

Schmitz 

James P. Weber 

Russell C. Wilkinson 


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BITS & PIECES 

1930s 

Helen (Newman) 

Sawdon and Harriet 

(Newman) Reams 

are both 1939 

graduates of Cathedral 

High School. They 

celebrated their 88th 

birthdays on Oct. 15, 2009. 

1940s 

Doris Buechel, 1941 Cathedral High School 

graduate, resides in Lincoln. She has seven 

children and is a retired nurse. She now works 

part time for pastoral care and Hospice. 

1950s 

Karen (Krueger) Kubacki, 1955 Cathedral 

high School graduate, and her husband, Jim, 

reside in Ohio where they are retired. They 

have five children and 18 grandchildren. 

Charleen (Smiley) and Clancy Woolman, 

both 1956 Cathedral High School graduates, 

reside in Lincoln and have four children, Ed 

’79, Tim ’81, Debra Ramsay ’83 and Mike 

’84. They also have three grandchildren 

who have attended or are attending Pius 

X including, Andrew Ramsay ’06, Jacob 

Ramsay ’10 and Katherine Woolman ’13. 

Richard Kirk, 1956 Cathedral high School 

Graduate, and Ann (Hauschild) 

Kirk ’58 reside in Lincoln where Richard is 

a retired electrician. They have four children, 

Laurie, Dan, Julie and Kimberly. 

Don Mustard ’59 moved to Illonois in 1958, 

but would have been in the class of 1959 if he 

had not moved. He would like to hear from 

his fellow classmates. Don gives much credit 

of his foundation of life, ethics and morals 

to fellow classmates, teachers and of course 

coach Vince Aldrich. 

1960s 

Maralee (Mitzner) Cloran ’60 has two 

children, Eddy, 26, and Katie, 21, one 

grandchild, Keynen, 4, and two beloved 

Pomeranians, Prissy, 13, and Penny, 8, who 

were both rescued from a puppy mill. Her 

dad passed away two years ago and her mom 

still lives in Lincoln. She has been a school 

nurse in Lincoln for eight years. Marilee also 

has a booth in the Haymarket and Havelock 

Farmer’s Markets with her daughter Katie. 

They make and sell Mama Mara’s Meat Rubs. 

It is also sold in two stores and soon will 

be available on the internet. Maralee enjoys 

writing. She has written a funny romance 

and two preteen mysteries and hopes to be 

published in 2010. She also speaks on Using 

Humor at Work, Reducing Stress, Developing 

a Good Memory. She loves to read with a 

good cup of coffee and believes that life is 

good if not taken too seriously and being 

“seasoned” isn’t bad either. 

Mary (McCoy) Ehehardt ’61 recently 

moved from Illinois to North Carolina. She is 

a mother of two and has five grandchildren. 

Linda McEnerny ’61 retired to Costa Rica 

in 2006 and is now a permanent resident. She 

has eight children and eight grandchildren. 

James Biggs ’64 and his wife, Diane, reside 

in New Mexico where Jim is now retired. 

They have three children, Jennifer, Jill and 

Joseph. 

Mary Jo (Sharrar) 

Rodeno ’64 and her 

husband, Tom, were 

recently honored by the 

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 

with the “Breath of Life 

Award for 2009.” Tom and Mary Jo have 

been involved with Cystic Fibrosis for over 

30 years after losing their daughter Amy to 

this disease at the age of 7. Tom served on the 

National Board of Trustees for over 10 years 

and Mary Jo has chaired and been involved 

in countless events to help raise money to 

find a cure for this disease. Tom and Mary Jo 

have established a scholarship at Pius X in the 

name of Dr. and Mrs. Lynn Sharrar honoring 

their daughter, that helps Blessed Sacrament 

students attend Pius X. 

James Reams ’65 was elected as presidentelect 

of the National District Attorneys 

Association in July 2009. He will take over 

as president in July 2010. Last October he 

was named County Attorney of the Year by 

the New Hampshire Association of Counties. 

John is serving his sixth two-year term as 

Rockingham County Attorney. He will be up 

for re-election in November 2010. 

Stephanie (Lowe) Rasmussen ’69 has been 

married to Bill Rasmussen for five years, and 

between them, they have seven children and 

seven grandchildren, ranging from ages 7 

to 41. Stephanie and Bill live in Vancouver, 

Wash. They love to travel, show an old car in 

the summer and enjoy NASCAR races and 

puttering around their home and yard. 

Steve Busick ’77 and his wife, Kimber, 

reside in Illinois where Steve is an engineer/ 

manager. They have two children, Emily, 20, 

and Matt, 17. 

1970s 

Paul ’70 and Susie (Schwindt) Hamersky 

’70 reside in Colorado where Paul is an 

orthodontist and Susie is a RN. They have 

three children, Rory, 28, Tim, 26, and Deslie, 

22. 

Bob Koenig ’73 and his wife, Kathy, reside 

in Beatrice, Neb. where Bob is self employed. 

They have one son, Nicholas. 

Mike Rezac ’73 of Rezac Construction, Inc. 

was installed as the president of the Home 

Builder’s Association of Lincoln. 

Julianne (Clifford) Taylor ’77 and her 

husband, Michael, reside in Texas, where 

Julianne is a full-time mother and is active 

as a community volunteer. They have three 

daughters, Amanda, Carolyn and Emily. 

Ann Pettiford ’79 resides in Lincoln where 

she is an electronic technician. Ann has two 

sons Benjamin ’05 and Michael. 

Mark ’79 and Mary (Brazie) Wiese ’80 live 

in Silverdale Wash. Mark just celebrated 25 

years with the United States Postal Service 

and Mary manages a multispecialty medical 

clinic. Their son Aaron, 26, is a nuclear 

physics tech with the Department of Energy 

and lives in Richland, Wash. Their daughter 

Laura, 24, was married in Disneyland last 

year and lives on Camp Pendleton Marine 

Base in Oceanside, Calif. with her husband 

Brian. 

1980s 

Marie (Scholer) Johnson ’80 lives in a small 

town just outside of Minneapolis, Minn. 

She has two beloved Australian Shepherds, 

Isaac and Louie. Marie completed her 

Ph.D. in computer engineering in 2004. In 

September 2009 she completed a master’s 

in business for project management. She 

worked for 3M for the last 15 years, until her 

position was eliminated. Prior to that, she 

ran a small aircraft company in El Segundo, 

Calif. for Hughes Aircraft. She also had her 

own business for several years before it was 

acquired in a merger. Marie travels around 

the country now, providing management 

assistance in IT, business, service (BSM), 

rebranding, process design, IT architecture, 

ERP and strategy. She also has a successful 

nonprofit company, which is designed 


to vastly augment learning retention of 

Americans through the application of cutting 

edge technologies and learning psychology. 

While they primarily focus on adults in 

both the public and private sector, their new 

methodology is adaptable to all ages, cultural 

and educational backgrounds. She is still 

playing guitar and bass for churches and 

charity benefits. Marie feels that she has been 

blessed with talents that are useful in this 

world. 

Ken ’80 and Joan (Morrissey) ’82 Benes 

reside in Lincoln where Ken is a product 

manager for the Picture Man and Joan is a 

RN case manager. They have three children, 

Holly ’07, Jill ’11 and Robyn. 

Kathleen (Mitchell) Hanson ’81 currently 

resides in Lincoln, after living in Omaha for 

15 years. Kathleen has been very involved 

in volunteering and doing advocacy work in 

the mental health field. She has been married 

twice, but both husbands have since passed 

away. Kathleen enjoys reading, music, being 

with family and friends, watching some 

TV, being on the computer and doing her 

volunteer and advocacy work. She’s happy, 

content and enjoying life. 

Michael Beecham ’82 and his wife, Suzanne, 

reside in Texas with their two daughters 

Bridget, 7, and Brynn, 3. 

Tina (Gilleland) Drake ’82 is a mother of 

three. Her daughter is 23 and she has two 

sons, ages 21 and 15. Tina also has two 

terrific grandkids. She is doing well and feels 

like high school was a million years ago. 

Jan (Svoboda) Voss ’85 and her husband, 

Shawn, reside in Lincoln with their daughter 

Grace. Jan is a statistical analyst. 

Lori (Rerucha) Clement ’86 and her 

husband, Gale, reside in Lincoln where Lori 

is a stay-at-home mom and runs a part-time 

daycare out of her home. They welcomed 

their sixth child, Oliver, on April 27, 2009. He 

joins siblings Emily, 16, who will be a senior 

at Pius X, Nathan, 14, who will be a freshman 

at Pius X, and Anne, 12, Andrew, 10, and 

Ethan, 7. 

Doug Nebel ’87 

and his wife, 

Megan, reside 

in South Dakota 

with their children 

Finnegan, Kieran, 

Darby and 

Rourke. Doug is a 

manufacturing engineer. 

Kathryn (Benes) Pierce ’88 and her 

husband, David, just returned to the United 

States after living in the United Kingdom for 

12 years. David was able to take a transfer 

with Dell, which got them closer to Nebraska, 

and they reside in Colorado. Their oldest 

son, Kegan, is attending the Fire Academy 

hoping to move to California to fight forest 

fires. Their youngest is a freshman in high 

school and is following in the great Benes 

tradition of being musical, and he is involved 

in various school bands. Kathryn manages an 

international travel firm. One of these days 

they hope to get moved to Nebraska, but they 

are taking one move at a time. David is still 

with Dell going into his 13th year and is still 

as technical as ever. 

Paul Hussey ’89 and his wife, Kerri, resides 

in Omaha with their son Logan. Paul is a tax 

incentive manager. 

Robin (Richter) Best ’89 and her husband, 

Tom, reside in Indiana where they are 

business owners. They have two children, 

Grant, 6, and Emma, 3. 

1990s 

Ross Johnson ’90 and his wife, Cindy, reside 

in Norfolk, Va. with their son Jackson and 

his two step-sons. Ross has worked for the 

Pepsi Bottling Company since 2006 and 

has recently been promoted to Fleet Lead 

Mechanic. 

Patrick Rempe ’90 and his wife of 14 years, 

Kellie, reside in Klamath Falls, Ore. with 

their two children, Kaleb, 13, and Kendra, 

8. Patrick is still with the Air Force after 14 

years and is an aircraft mechanic. 

Stefan Sinclair ’90 graduated from UNL 

in 1995. Afterward he worked a few years 

as a product design engineer in the cellular 

communications industry before moving to 

Chicago to work as a software development 

engineer at Bungie. The company was 

acquired by Microsoft in 2000 to develop 

Xbox games, and after working for 8 years 

in Seattle, Stefan moved to Austin, Texas a 

couple of years ago to head up engineering 

efforts for a start up company. 

Leah (Burling) Huber ’92 and her husband, 

Matt, reside in Lincoln with their three 

children, Lucas, 8, Alisha, 5, and Jordan, 1. 

Jennifer Cusick- 

Rawlinson ’92 was 

awarded the Hearts of 4-H 

Award in recognition of 

her outstanding volunteer 

service. Jennifer has been 

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a volunteer for 5 years and she serves on 

the 4-H Counsel and on the Horse VIPS 

committee as chairman of fundraising. 

Brian Johnson ’92 and his wife, Laura, 

reside in Texas where Brian is a flight nurse. 

They have a 4-year-old son Zachary. 

Doug Goodwater ’92 and his wife, Jennifer, 

reside in Oklahoma where Doug is a FBI 

special agent. They have three children, Tyler, 

Taylor and Thomas. 

Benjamin Ashman ’93 finished his 

bachelor’s degrees from Barry University 

in Miami. He graduated valedictorian of his 

nuclear medicine class with a B.S. in Nuclear 

Medicine and a B.A. in Theology. He has 

returned to Lincoln for employment. 

Tricia Florea ’93 resides in Delaware with 

her husband, Mitch, and their 5-year-old, 

Avery. Tricia is a sales consultant 

Melissa (Curry) Phelan ’93 and her 

husband, Fred, reside in Pennsylvania with 

their two children, Caroline, born in 2003 and 

Nicholas, born in 2006. 

Tina Schrader ’93 currently 

lives in Los Angeles and is 

searching for employment, but 

she enjoys writing, reading, 

traveling, exercising, studying history and 

volunteering with various political and civic 

groups. 

Jennifer (Helmink) Hollibaugh ’94 and her 

husband, Mark, reside in Lincoln with their 

three children, Drew, 6, Henry, 3, and Will, 

born on Sept. 14, 2009. 

Carey Rezac-Schwickerath ’94 and her 

husband, Allen, reside in Lincoln with their 

four children, Olivia, Jazmin, Neve and 

Kashen. 

Jamie (Danek) ‘94 and Bryan Scholtes ‘94 

welcomed their fourth child, a son, Zachary 

Luke on July 2, 2009. He joins older siblings, 

Emma, 11, Nick, 10, and Grace, 4. Jamie 

stays at home with the children, and Bryan is 

a full-time pilot flying a KC-135 airplane in 

the Nebraska Air National Guard. 

Christina (Rotzinger) Meister ’95 says hello 

to all of Pius X! Christina was an exchange 

student at Pius X in 1994-95. In the summer 

of 1995 she went back home to Switzerland 

and started her education as a banker. As 

a break for a few years, she was a flight 

attendant for their national Airline Swiss 

(formerly Swissair). In 2008 she married 


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Fabian, and in July 2009 their baby girl, Lynn, 

was born. At the moment she is at home and 

also working for her husband’s company. 

Christina would love to hear from you and find 

out how everyone is doing! 

Kate (Hanzel) ’96 and Kevin Coniglio ’96 

reside in Lincoln with their two children 

Luciana Grace, who was born on Oct. 12, 

2009, and her big sister, Mia, born on Oct. 

14, 2007. Kate graduated from UNMC with 

a master’s in nursing in May 2009. She is 

now board certified as an adult acute nurse 

practioner. 

Alicen (Schulte) Brandl ’97 and her husband, 

David, reside in Lincoln with their two 

children, William and Samuel. Alicen is a RN 

as well as a stay-at-home mom. 

Ann (Brady) Rivera ’98 and her husband, 

Kirk, have been married since October 

2007. Their 19-month-old daughter, Natalie 

Marie, was born in July 2008. Ann has been a 

registered nurse for four years. 

2000s 

Kristine (Sand) Black ’00 and her husband, 

Robbie, have been married for six wonderful 

years, and they have been blessed with three 

beautiful children. Their life is truly a gift 

from God. Kristine is homemaker, fitness 

instructor and LPN. 

Erika (Bruening) Pawlowski ’00 teaches 

high school English and also works as an 

adjunct professor of education at Nebraska 

Wesleyan University. She is enrolled in 

a doctoral program at the University of 

Nebraska-Lincoln, which she hopes to 

complete in 2011. Erika married her husband, 

Luke Pawlowski, in 2008. 

Zachary Stammer ’01 married Ashley 

Sorensen of Lincoln in August 2009, just a 

week after his grandmother, Tillie Hruby, 

passed away. He has two daughters, Patrice, 

born in December 2007, and Tillie, born in 

January 2009. 

Kati (Fick) Skrdla ’02 and her husband, 

Jeremy, were married on Dec. 31, 2005. They 

have two daughters, Bernadette, born on Oct. 

18, 2006, and Clare, born on May 23, 2008. 

The family resides in Lincoln where Kati is a 

stay-at-home mom. 

Nicholas Fisher ’02 is currently in the Air 

Force serving in Misawa, Japan. He has been 

in the Air Force almost seven years now and 

has less than two years left in Japan. Nicholas 

has been stationed in Texas and Istanbul, 


Turkey. He married Penny Long from Hawley, 

Texas, in April 2005; she is also in the Air 

Force. They welcomed their first child, 

Nicholas James, on Dec. 22, 2009. 

Martin Oborny ’02 graduated from basic 

training at Lackland Air Force Base in San 

Antonio as an Air National Guard Airman. 

Becke (Stammer) Galarza ’02 has been 

married since 2003. They have a daughter, 

Natalie, born Dec. 31, 2003, and a son, 

Diedrich, born April 1, 2008. Becke graduated 

from Kaplan University in August 2008 with 

an Associate of Applied Science degree in 

medical assisting. She is currently enrolled 

with University of Phoenix-online to obtain 

her bachelor’s in business with a concentration 

in accounting and expects to graduate in 

mid 2011. She has been employed with 

Nelnet since June 2009 and works in the post 

default department for their private loans. 

Her grandmother, Tillie Hruby, passed away 

August 2009 to Alzheimer’s. She was 88 

years old. She passed only a week before her 

brother, Zach Stammer’s wedding. She is 

survived by seven children; 14 grandchildren; 

two step-grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; 

four step-great-grandchildren. 

Doug Auten ’03 and his wife, 

Michella Prasek, were married 

on April 26, 2008. Dan and 

Michella have two children, 

Broklyn James born on Feb. 9, 

2007, and Emily Nichole born 

on April 21, 2009. Michella is a 2002 Lincoln 

High graduate. The family resides in Lincoln 

where Doug is employed at TMCO and 

Michella is a stay-at-home mom. They both 

love their jobs very much. 

Dustyn Curran ’03 and his wife, Kristen, 

reside in Minnesota where Dustyn is a 

construction engineer/project manager. 

Kali Krings ’04 received her Bachelor of 

Science Nursing degree on Dec. 19, 2009 from 

the BryanLGH College of Health Sciences. 

Jason Gfeller ‘05 was chosen to receive the 

Pride of the Plains marching band award from 

the University of Nebraska-Kearney. This 

award is given to the outstanding graduating 

member of the UNK Marching Band. He was 

very surprised as this honor is usually awarded 

to a music major, which he is not. His name 

will be engraved on a plaque that hangs in the 

UNK band room. 

Michaela McBride ‘05 

graduated Dec. 19, 2009 from 

the University of Nebraska 

- Lincoln with a bachelor’s 

degree in biological systems engineering. 

She’s moved to Maryland where she will 

be doing research in the Army lab to help 

improve the soldiers’ equipment. 

Masrur Odinaev ’05 and his wife, Dilana, 

are expecting their first child and reside in 

Los Angeles as well as Frankfurt am Main, 

Germany. Masrur graduated from Full Sail 

University in Orlando, Fla. and is the CEO 

for Tajik Records and marketing director for 

Electronics Network 101 in San Francisco. 

Kory Kahlandt ’06 is a senior running 

back for Nebraska Wesleyan University. He 

received the Great Plains Athletic Conference 

First-Team All-Conference honors at the 

running back position. Kory finished with 

the seventh highest season rushing total (936 

yards) in school history and tied the school 

record for 14 rushing touchdowns. 

Greg Zuerlein ’06 was named an AFCA 

Division II All-American according to the 

Lincoln Journal Star Dec. 8, 2009 issue. 

Greg made 17 of 23 field goals and had 30 

touchbacks on kickoffs. 

Amanda Lee ‘07 placed 10th in the East 

Coast Athletic Conference cross country 

championships to help lead her Middlebury 

College to the ECAC Cross Country 

Championship. Middlebury College is 

an NCAA Division III school located in 

Middlebury, Vt. 

Lauren Cook ’09 has been named as the 

2009 AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches 

Association) Freshman of the Year for all 

NCAA Division I Volleyball Athletes. She was 

previously named the Freshman of the Year 

in the Pac-10 Conference, and Freshman of 

the Year in the Pacific Region of the United 

States. Lauren also received All-Conference 

Honorable Mention accolades. She was also 

was selected to the Pac-10 All-Freshman 

Team. Lauren became just the fifth Bruin 

all-time to earn AVCA National Player of the 

Week honors on Sept. 14, also receiving Pac- 

10 Player of the week accolades. Lauren just 

completed her freshman year at UCLA. She 

was the starting setter for the Bruins. 

Caroline Barber ’09 signed with Murray 

State University, in Murray, Ky, for Rifle. 

They had their conference championship, 

called the Ohio Valley Conference Feb. 

6-7, and Caroline wanted to let the Pius 

Community know that they won their 

conference. 

MARRIAGES 

Lucas Kessler ’01 married Katie Hughes on

Oct. 18, 2008, at St. Joseph 

Catholic Church in Lincoln. 

They currently reside in 

Omaha, where Katie is the 

manager of Bath & Body 

Works at Village Pointe. 

Luke graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 

sociology and communications from UNO and 

is a D.J. with LuKess Productions. 

Stacey Tibbles ’02 married Dr. Tobias Shinaut 

in May 2009. Stacey is a RN at the Nebraska 

Medical Center and works on a cardiac stepdown 

unit. She is also in graduate school to 

become a family nurse practitioner and will 

graduate in December 2010. 

Anna Newell ’98 married 

Aaron Jones on May 

30, 2009 at the Denver 

Botanical Gardens. Aaron 

graduated from Penn State 

University with a degree in communications 

and Anna graduated from the Art Institute 

of Colorado with a degree in editorial 

photography. They reside in Denver and run 

their own photography business Newell Jones 

& Jones Photography. 

Katie Reisdorff ’96 

married Scott Christensen 

on June 5, 2009 in Lincoln. 

Katie is a teacher for 

Lincoln Public Schools 

and Scott is an engineer 

for Stephens and Smith. The couple resides in 

Lincoln. 

Kara Castro ’02 and Jared Wagner ’02 were 

married on June 13, 2009. They welcomed 

their first child in May. 

Gina Morgan ’00 married 

Jesse Weir on July 10, 

2009 at St. Margaret 

Mary Catholic Church in 

Omaha. Gina is a graduate 

of Nebraska Wesleyan University with a B.S. 

degree in biology. Jesse is from Columbus, 

Neb. and graduated from Colorado School 

of Mines with a degree in mechanical 

engineering. Gina and Jesse both graduated 

from the University of Nebraska Medical 

Center in May receiving medical degrees. 

Gina and Jesse will begin their residency 

training in Omaha where they live. 

Tara Gill ’04 married 

Corey Chickinell on July 

31, 2009 at the Cathedral of 

the Risen Christ in Lincoln. 

Tara and Corey both 

graduated from the University of Nebraska- 

Lincoln. Tara is employed at Trust Orthotic 

Technologies and Corey is a financial analyst 

at First Data. The couple honeymooned in 

Antigua and they reside in Omaha. 

Sarah Malhoit ’04 married 

Del Campbell on Aug. 22, 

2009 at Wilderness Ridge 

Wedding Island in Lincoln. 

Del graduated from high 

school in Tacoma, Wash. and is employed at 

Kawasaki. Sarah graduated from the College 

of Hair Design in Lincoln and is employed at 

Suds and Scissors. A delayed honeymoon is 

planned in July to Cancun. 

Jerad Meinke ‘00 married 

Lauren Henson on Sept. 

5, 2009 at the Cathedral 

of St. Mary in Austin, 

Texas. Jerad graduated 

from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and 

Lauren graduated from Texas Tech University. 

Both completed their post-graduate work at 

Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, 

Tenn. They are practicing independent doctors 

of optometry in the Austin, Texas area. 

Katie (Hilger) ’05 and Matthew Benes ’05 

were married on Sept. 5, 2009 at St. John 

Catholic Church in Lincoln. Katie graduated 

from Nebraska Wesleyan University in May 

2009 and currently works at State Farm in 

Lincoln as a public affairs communication 

specialist. Matt graduated from UNL 

in December 2009 earning a degree in 

mechanical engineering. He works at 

Advanced Engineering Systems in Lincoln. 

Ron Saffer ’82 married 

Lynn Boesch on Oct. 17, 

2009 at St. John the Apostle 

Catholic Church. 

Whitney Kocarnik ’05 

married Ryan Stoner on 

Oct. 18, 2009 in an outdoor 

ceremony at Country Pines 

in Lincoln. Whitney is 

a graduate of the University of Nebraska- 

Lincoln with a degree in child, youth and 

family studies. She is employed with Calvert 

Elementary. Ryan graduated in May from 

the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is 

employed with Coda Record House. The 

couple honeymooned in Breckenridge and 

now resides in Lincoln. 

Ashley Benes ’03 and Jake 

Schueth ’03 were married 

on Nov. 14, 2009 at the 

Cathedral of the Risen 

Christ in Lincoln. The 

couple honeymooned in Miami and Key West, 

Fla. and resides in Lincoln. 

BIRTHS 

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Sarah (Hoffman) ’00 and Erik Zlomke ‘96 

welcomed a daughter, Addison Marie on Sept. 

13, 2009. 

Eric Ojeda ’94 and his wife, 

Bridgett, welcomed a son, Jude 

Christopher, on Sept. 16, 2009. 

Jude is their first child. The family 

resides in Lincoln where Eric is an 

internal marketing sales consultant. 

Teresa (Munguia) Macias ’95 and her 

husband, DionRay, welcomed twins, Valentina 

and Santino, on Sept. 30, 2009. They join 

their siblings Anana, 16, and Sailas, 11. 

DionRay works for Duncan Aviation and 

Teresa is working on her B.A. in business 

administration at Nebraska Wesleyan 

University. 

Lori (Lieb) ’96 and Peter 

Morin ’81 welcomed a 

daughter, Joy Marie, on Oct. 

28, 2009. She weighed 7.5 

pounds and was 19.5 inches 

long. 

Brennan Neville ’89 and his wife, Sarah, 

welcomed their second child, a son, John 

Anthony “Jack,” on Oct. 30, 2009. 

Steve Campos ’90 and his wife, Debra, 

welcomed their first child, a daughter, Natalie 

Marie on Nov. 12, 2009. 

Madeline (Derickson) ’99 and William 

Christen ’99 welcomed their third child, 

Blaise William, on Nov. 20, 2009. He joins his 

older brothers, Jaydon Thomas, 4, and Avery 

Joseph, 2. Bill is a Foreign Service officer 

with the State Department. They are preparing 

to move to Geneva, Switzerland this July for 

their first two-year assignment. 

Jon Burt ’94 and his wife, Jen, welcomed 

their third child, Andrew, on Feb. 12, 2010. He 

weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and joins his two 

older siblings. 

Julie (Craig) Wake ’92 and her husband, 

Charles, welcomed their fifth child, Creighton 

Joseph Edward, at 9:11 p.m. on Feb. 24, 2010. 

He was 20 inches long and weighed 7 pounds, 

15 ounces. 

He joins his 

big brother, 

Charlton, 

and his big 

sisters, Kaitlin, 

McKenzie and 

Emersyn. 


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JoAnn (Crable) 

Strandquist ’92 and her 

husband, Nathan, welcomed 

a son, Xavier James, at 

10:18 a.m. on March 3, 

2010, at Bethesda Naval. He weighed 6 

pounds, 2.5 ounces and was 19 inches long. 

Katie (Reinsch) ’99 

and Britt Hayes ’00 

welcomed a son, August 

“Gus” Lawrence, on April 

18, 2010. He weighed 8 

pounds, 6 ounces. He joins his big sister, 

Matilda, who was born July 24, 2008. Katie 

teaches Spanish at Pius X. 

IN REMEMBRANCE 

Larry Mitchell ’80 passed away 

on Oct. 7, 2004 at the age of 42. 

Prior to his death he had worked 

for Kawasaki for 15 years. He is 

survived by his mother, Loretta 

Mitchell; daughter, Breana; sister, Shari 

(Mitchell) Congleton ’79 and her husband 

Mike; one nephew, Christopher Landrigan and 

one niece, Crystal Penland. Your family loves 

you dearly and thinks of you often. 

Teresa Ann Clifford passed 

away on Jan. 11, 2009. She is 

survived by her husband, Charles 

F. Clifford; son and daughterin-law, 

Chuck ’74 and Connie 

Clifford; daughters and sons-in-law, Marianne 

’72 and Steve Upton, Julianne ’77 and Mike 

Taylor, and Carol ’80 and Mike Jenkins; 

grandchildren, Chris, Corey, Carissa and 

Connor Clifford, Danny ’07, Nick ’11 and 

Scott Jenkins and Emily, Carolyn and Amanda 

Taylor. 

Art Ostdiek ’59 passed away on July 18, 

2009. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie 

(Peters) ’62 and daughter, Julie Somis. He 

was the youngest of nine children. His sister, 

Clara (Ostdiek) Bricher ’57 was also a Pius X 

graduate. 

Jose Prendes, 87, passed away on Oct. 10, 

2009. He is survived by his wife, Olga; sons, 

Eduardo, Dr. Carlos ’69 and wife Patricia ’69, 

Jorge and wife Diane, Javier and Miguel and 

wife Kelli; daughters, Maria Elena Albo ’65 

and Dr. Maria Prendes-Lintel ’71 and husband 

James; daughter-in-law, Marielena Prendes; 

18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 

one niece. He was preceded in death by his 

parents; son Dr. Jose Luis Prendes ’62; one 

brother; one sister; one nephew. 

Walter “Walt” Polsky, 87, passed 

away in October 2009. He is 

survived by his wife Olga; son 

and daughter-in-law, Wally ’64 

and Patty Plosky; daughter, Mila 

Plosky ‘66; grandchildren and spouses, Lisa 

Whalen and husband, Sean and David Plosky 

and wife, Renee; great-grandchildren, Ireland, 

Alexandra, Tristan, Andrew and Zachary; 

sisters, Maria Jedinak and Anna Baran. 

Helen Churilla, 84, passed away on Oct. 

24, 2009. She is survived by her sons and 

daughters-in-law, David and Julie Churilla, 

Albert Jr. and Lila Churilla; daughter, Helene 

Richman ’76; brothers, Anthony and John 

Churilla; grandchildren, Joey ’07 and Kathy 

Churilla, David and Danielle Richman; nieces 

and nephews. She was preceded in death by 

her husband, Albert Sr.; son, Daniel ’81. 

Kathryn Schammel, 96, passed 

away on Oct. 27, 2009. She is 

survived by her children, Marcia 

Coty, Joan McMahon ’58 and her 

husband, Ray, Ann Sisel ’63 and 

her husband, Wayne and Wayne Schammel ’67 

and his wife, Yana; 11 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; 

three great-great-grandchildren. 

Kathryn O’Gara, 104, passed 

away on Oct. 28, 2009. She is 

survived by her sons, John Patrick 

O’Gara, M.D. (Marilyn), and 

Robert M. O’Gara ’57 (Gayle); 

grandchildren, Julia Cox Senesac, Erin 

O’Gara ’94, Scott O’Gara, Jennifer O’Gara 

Bravo (Jorge), Julie O’Gara, Jeff O’Hern 

(Kristin), Joanie O’Hern Edmiston (Will), 

Mike O’Hern (Diane); great-grandchildren, 

Elizabeth, Nicholas, Henry, Ava, Gabriel, Ali, 

Jessie, Zach and Amaru; numerous nieces and 

nephews. She was preceded in death by her 

husband, Joseph A. O’Gara; two brothers; six 

sisters. 

Joseph Kopetka, 53, passed away on Oct. 

30, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. He is 

survived by his wife, Jackie Kopetka and their 

children, Joseph and Stephanie ’13; mother, 

Betty Kopetka; brother, Jim Kopetka and wife, 

Val, and their children, Cami, Anthony and 

Jessica. 

Val “Gene” Frankforter, 73, passed away 

on Nov. 3, 2009. He is survived by his wife, 

Margaret “Timmye”; son and daughter-inlaw, 

Troy ’83 and Amy Frankforter; daughter 

and son-in-law, Traci ’85 and Curtis Fisher; 

grandchildren, Katie, Holly and Abbey 

Frankforter, Taryn and Nicholas Fisher; 

brother and sister-in-law, Max and Nancy 

Frankforter; sisters, Rosiland Brettmann and 

Roma Bedlan; numerous nieces and nephews. 

Lawrence “Larry” Rowan, 89, passed away 

on Nov. 9, 2009. He is survived by his sons 

and daughters-in-law, Ronald Rowan, Robert 

and Joy Rowan, Patrick and Sue Rowan, 

Michael ’70 and Jeanette Rowan; daughters 

and sons-in-law, Janie Rowan, Theresa ’77 

and Mark Hollister; 16 grandchildren and 11 

great-grandchildren. 

Jennie (Giovanna) Admire, 93, passed away 

on Nov. 11, 2009. She is survived by her son 

and daughter-in-law, Phillip L. and Janice 

’71 Admire; daughter and son-in-law, Lelia 

and James Betts; grandchildren and spouses, 

Dr. Phillip ’93 and Corey Admire, Aaron 

and Jennifer Admire, John Admire, Luke 

Admire ’06 (active duty in Iraq), Alison and 

Brian Smith, Karen K. Pierce, Matthew and 

Sarah Pierce, Brennan Pierce; seven greatgrandchildren. 

Dr. John “Jack” Wilmes, 84, 

passed away on Nov. 11, 2009. 

He is survived by his wife Betty; 

three sons, Mark Wilmes, Mike 

Wilmes and Jay Wilmes; three 

grandchildren, Jordan Wilmes ’02, Jacob 

Wilmes ’06 and Abigail Wilmes ’09; sister, 

Mary Thompson; several nieces and nephews. 

Nancy (Childs) McGinley, 88, 

passed away on Nov. 13, 2009. 

She is survived by her children, 

Leslie Remine Childs ’64, 

Richard H. “Chip” Childs, Jr. ’65, 

Nancy Kathleen Childs ’69, Geoffrey Rolfe 

Childs, Cyrus Edmund Childs ’71, Dana Paul 

Treadway Childs; eight grandchildren; one 

great-granddaughter. 

Craig A Bixenmann, 35, passed 

away on Nov. 15, 2009. He is 

survived by his wife, Tori and 

daughter, Jordynn Grace, at 

home; parents, Chuck and Peg 

Bixenmann; parents-in-law, Pat and Basyl 

Hulewicz; sisters, Julie Gans ’87 and Andrea 

Turner ’02 and husband Zach; brothers, 

Vince Bixenmann, Ryan Bixenmann and 

wife Amorette, Tim Bixenmann and wife 

Gretchen, and Jim Bixenmann ’00; brothersin-law, 

Bryan Hulewicz and wife Dawn, Brad 

Hulewicz and Brett Hulewicz; nieces and 

nephews. 

Dale B Darnell, 88, passed away on Nov. 19, 

2009. He is survived by his daughters, Julie 

(Jon) Grubb ‘66, Alice Schwahn and Elizabeth 

(Mike) Jensen; sons, Dale Jr.’67 (Vicki), 

Patrick (Carol) and Edward; 11 grandchildren 

including Benjamin Darnell ’07 and Laura 

Darnell ’09; 10 great-grandchildren. 


Mildred (Gergen) Knowles, 1935 

Cathedral High School graduate, 

passed away on Nov. 19, 2009, at 

the age of 92. She is survived by 

two daughters, Kathryn Stastny 

and Nancy Seberger; six grandchildren, 

JoAnn (Stastny) Williams, Jeffrey Stastny, Jon 

Stastny, Sarah (Seberger) Tappan ’85, Michele 

(Seberger) Johannes ’86, Anthony Seberger 

’90; six great-grandchildren, Robert Williams, 

Rebecca Williams, Heather Williams, Trey 

Tappan, Ava Johannes and Zachary Johannes. 

Geraldine Lesher, 49, passed 

away on Nov. 21, 2009. She is 

survived by her husband Jim; 

sons, Aaron ’99 and Chase ’04 

(Sarah); sister, Kathleen (Mike) 

Kehler. 

Jean Reinig, 85, passed away 

on Dec. 8, 2009. She is survived 

by her husband of 64 years, 

Russell; daughters, Peggy ’67 

(Ernie) Schlichtemeier, Kathleen 

’68 (David) Dixon, Mary Jean ’77 (Tony) 

Cummings and Jeri ’82 (Bob) Bierbower; 

sons, Robert ’69 (Evelyn), Paul ’71 and 

Daniel ’78; nine grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; 

sister, Maxine Hinton. She was 

preceded in death by her parents; one brother, 

Wesley Armstrong; four sons Michael ’64, 

Thomas ’76, David ’74 and Charles. 

Mary L. Dodlinger, 81, passed away on 

Dec. 9, 2009. She is survived by her husband, 

Herbert; sons, Alan, Densmore and Corey; 

daughters, Paula Bollogh, Wanda Korensky, 

Debra Bixby, Sharla Broening and Trina Nutz; 

13 grandchildren including Toby Korensky 

’89, Todd Korensky ’90, Chet Korensky 

’94 and Melisa (Broening) Hoelscher ’01; 

20 great-grandchildren; three step-greatgrandchildren. 

Thomas Votipka, 87, passed away on 

December 13, 2009. He is survived by his 

wife, Lea Ann; sons, Bob and wife, Barb, and 

Ron and wife, Michele; daughter, Marsha 

Turbett; seven grandchildren including Luke 

Votipka ’08 and Maria Votipka ’11; three 


Mark Wagner, 37, passed away on Dec. 

14, 2009. He was the son of Richard ’61 

and Joyce Wagner. He is survived by his 

parents; wife, Elizabeth; children, Ashlie, 

Alaya, Reuben, and Eli; brothers, Kevin 

(Dawn) Wagner, Douglas Wagner, Steve 

(Shaena) Wagner; sister, Andrea Wagner; 

niece, Jayden Wagner; grandmother, Evelyn 

Meints, parents-in-law, Don and Judy Proett; 

grandfather-in-law, Reuben Caha; brother-inlaw, 

Andrew (Staci) Proett; many aunts, uncles 

and cousins. 

Gonzalo Mendoza, 71, passed away on Dec. 

16, 2009. He is survived by his wife Silvia; 

sons and daughter-in-law, Gonsalo L. and Lou, 

Maciel J. and special friend Ranee; daughters 

and sons-in-law, Lydia D. West and Gaylen, 

MariaElena Wollen and fiance John Brown, 

Magdalena M. Lien and Robert, Christine 

M. Hendrix and Allan; mother, Dolores 

Mendoza; 17 grandchildren including Anthony 

Lien ’05 and Cassandra lien ’08; 21 greatgrandchildren. 

Mae Aksamit, 97, passed away 

on Dec. 17, 2009. She is survived 

by her daughters, Eileen ’54 

(Don) Muff, Maureen ’72 (Denny) 

Kipper and Carol Hawkins 

’67; sons, Dick ’60 and Gary ‘55 (Karen); 

11 grandchildren including Fr. Nicholas 

Kipper ’98 and John Kipper ’11; 10 greatgrandchildren. 

Delores Focht, 88, passed away on Dec. 

21, 2009. She is survived by her daughters, 

Jane ’61 (Robert) Lyons, JoAnn ’64 (Tom) 

McGovern, Lynn ’71 (Sven) Birkerts, Mary 

(Stefan) Mattyasovsky, Christine Focht and 

Karen (Peter) Ryerson; sons, Jack ’65 (Ellen), 

Gary, Robert ’76 (Holli), and Tom (Tracy); 

21 grandchildren including Terri (Focht) ’92 

(Derek ’92) Effle and Jason Focht ’98; seven 

great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She 

was preceded in death by her parents; four 

sisters and three brothers. 

William Stoupa, 91, passed away on Dec. 

22, 2009. He is survived by his daughter 

and son-in-law, Rose and Wayne Burling; 

grandson, Chris Burling ’97; granddaughter 

and her husband, Leah ’92 and Matt Huber; 

great-grandchildren, Lucas, Alisha and Jordan 

Huber; nieces and nephews. He was preceded 

in death by his parents; wife, Mary Mastera 

Stoupa; brothers, Frank, John, Joseph and 

Edward. 

Evelyn E. Masek, 83, passed away on Dec. 

23, 2009. She is survived by her sons and 

daughters-in-law, Wayne (Shirley) Masek, 

Vernon (Jean) Masek, Michael (Linda) Masek; 

sister, Lucille (Joseph) Fiala; sister-in-law, 

Marie Hotovy; 10 grandchildren including, 

Jerad Masek ’96 and Justin Masek ’97; six 


John Hewitt, 70 passed away 

on December 24, 2009. He is 

survived by his wife, Tess; sons, 

Russ ’88 (Tisha) and Tony ’89; 

grandchildren, Jacy, Alexandra, 

and John Hewitt; sisters, Claudia Sheridan and 

Alice Scobey; nieces and nephews. Preceded 

in death by his parents and one sister. 

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Elizabeth (Marik) Hruska ’60 passed away 

on Dec. 25, 2009. She is survived by her 

children, Terri Hettenbaugh, Jean Christ, and 

Christopher Hruska; grandchildren, Zachary 

Hettenbaugh, Jacob Hettenbaugh, Aaron 

Christ, Cheri Christ, Johnathan Hruska, and 

Sophia Hruska; brother, Frank Marik Jr. 

Steven C Hannasch ’84 passed 

away on Dec. 29, 2009 at the 

age of 43. He is survived by his 

parents, Charles and Dorothy; 

sisters, Lynnette ’82 (Dr. Monte) 

Sellon, Kim ’83 (Clark) Jones, and Suzann 

’89 (Stephen) Mack; brother, TJ (Molly) 

Hannasch; five nieces and four nephews. 

Hazel E. Mroz, 86, passed away on Dec. 30, 

2009. She is survived by her son and daughterin-law, 

Mark and Becky Mroz; daughters and 

sons-in-law, Diane and Randy Schulz, Marilyn 

Patsch and William Patsch; grandchildren, 

Matt ’02 and Kari Mroz, Andrew, Nicole ’06 

and Luckas Mroz, Thomas Schulz ’02, Ashley 

Schulz ’05 and Josh Markel, Aaron Patsch and 

Lauren Kilzer; great-grandchildren, Max Mroz 

and Madison and Keileigh Patsch. 

Catherine Sedlak, 92, passed away on Jan. 4, 

2010. She is survived by her son and daughterin-law, 

John and Betty Sedlak; daughter and 

son-in-law, MaryAnn and Eugene Masek; 

eight grandchildren including Dale ’82, 

David ’84, Ken ’86 and James ’87; 17 greatgrandchildren 

including Scott ’08, Ashley ’11, 

Zachary ’12 and Travis ’13; brother-in-law, 

Rudolph F. “Junior” Sedlak; five nephews. 

Lorin Paul Masur, 80, passed away on 

Jan. 12, 2010. He is survived by his wife, 

Shirley; daughter, Mary Foerster ’83 and her 

husband Scott; sisters, Dolores Lyne, Theresa 

Deffenbaugh and Pauletta Shiba; many nieces 

and nephews. 

Leah Schainost, 94, passed away 

on Jan. 14, 2010. She is survived 

by her husband, Leland; sons 

and daughter-in-law, Craig and 

Peg Schainost, Grant Schainost; 

grandchildren and spouses, Laura ’89 and 

Harvey Swanson, Dr. Mary ’91 and William 

Snyder and Rebecca Schainost ’94 and fiance, 

Tyson Westfall; great-grandchildren, Jordan 

and Bailey Swanson and Hallie and Henry 

Snyder. 

John W Butler, 66, passed away 

on Jan. 14, 2010. He is survived 

by his wife, Nancy; sons, John P. 

’85 (Erin), Eric J. ’85 (Christine), 

Gene T. ’86, and Robert M. 

(Channon); five grandchildren; brother, Chuck 

(Mary Lou); sisters, Lois Allen, Rosemary 


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Ryan (Dick) and Julie Baker (Bob); nieces and 

nephews. He was preceded in death by his first 

wife, Ellen and one sister, Alice. 

Eileen Harding, 90 passed away 

on Jan. 15, 2010. She is survived 

by her son and daughter-in-law, 

Bill ’62 and Nancy Harding; 

daughter and son-in-law, Mary 

’68 and Bill Miller; daughter, Jan Harding; 

grandchildren, Tiffany ’93 Maddox and 

husband, Ty, Jeffery ’98 Harding and wife, 

Kerry, Shannon Koch and husband, Bill, Lori 

Miller and husband, Brad, Stephen Brogan and 

Jenny Wheeler. 

John “Jack” Keogh, 75, passed 

away on Jan. 27, 2010. He is 

survived by his beloved wife, 

Sherry (London) and their children 

and spouses, Lisa ’79 and John 

Wheat ’79, Jeff ’81 and Angela ’81 Keogh, 

Brett and Michelle Keogh, Kara ’84 and Jeff 

Meints, Cory ’89 and Susan Keogh and Kally 

’90 and Bob Condello; 19 grandchildren 

including, Katie Wheat ’05, John Wheat ’06 , 

Ashley Keogh ’06, Casey Wheat ’11 and Alex 

Keogh ’13; one great-grandchild; brother, 

Donald L. Keogh. 

Sumner Edward “Scott” Copple III, 56, 

passed away on Feb. 3, 2010. He is survived 

by his wife of 34 years, Rory (Rolfsmeyer); 

children and spouses, Keenan Copple and 

Phil Hanceford, Caitlin Rose ’02 and Gabriel 

Routzahn, Zachary Sumner Copple; parents, 

Ed and Mary Copple; siblings, Kenneth 

Copple and James Copple; parents-in-law, 

William and Virginia Rolfsmeyer; brother-inlaw 

and spouse, Eric and Kelli Rolfsmeyer; 

sister-in-law and spouse, Billie and Ron 

Tietgen; nieces and nephews; beloved pet, 

Buddy. 

James Sluka, 75, passed away on Feb. 3, 

2010. He is survived by his wife, Annabelle 

’54 Cathedral High School; sons and 

daughters-in-law, Chris and Renee, Tom and 

Karen; daughters and sons-in-law, Maryann 

and Rob Henrichs, Diane and Jay Geiger, 

Sandy and Mike Folda and Amy and Craig 

Fey; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Lorene 

Sluka; 18 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. 

William Roloff, 75, passed away on Feb. 4, 

2010. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; sons 

and daughter-in-law, Mike and Juli, and Mark; 

daughters and sons-in-law, Denise and Scott 

Harrison, Deanna and Tom Wipf, and Darla 

’89 and Riley; 18 grandchildren, Cody, Eric, 

James and Andrew Roloff, Lucas Colbert and 

Jonna Caroll, Zachary, and Tia Wopf, Lauren 

and Robert Harrison, Marqel, Keyaun, Jakobi, 


Tayven and Aliyah Washington, Adam and 

Ryan Meisinger and Tabitha Juett. 

Harold Shurtleff, 83, passed away on Feb. 

9, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Mary ’45 

Cathedral High School; sons, Mike, Bob and 

fiance, Sharon Hubl; daughter, Sue and sonin-law 

Wendell Wendling; brothers, John and 

Beth Dirks and Jimmy Dirks; sisters, Valda 

Crider and Ramona and Don Pillard; seven 

grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces 

and nephews. 

Lee Rogert ’35 graduate of 

Cathedral High School passed 

away on Feb. 10, 2010. He 

is survived by his daughter, 

Marilyn (Jim) Siebels; two 

sisters, Alice (Jack) Brackney and Jean Ann 

’53 (Earl ’52) Williams; two grandchildren, 

Mark (Lorie) Siebels and Jeff Siebels; six 

great-grandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren. 

John Long, 72, passed away on Feb. 13, 

2010. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, 

Marilyn Knight-Long ’56 Cathedral High 

School; daughters, Micki Long and Teri (John) 

Dageforde; sons, John “Chip” (MaryLu) and 

Doug (Lisa); grandchildren, Andrea Abel, Jane 

and Keely Benaquista, Neil and Karlee Long, 

Patrick and Allison Burmeister and Jack and 

Luke Long; step-grandchildren, Tyler and 

Megan Dageforde; sisters, Angela Dermyer 

and Rosemary (Joe) Jameson; sisters-in-law 

and brothers-in-law, Pat and John Greb, Peggy 

’53 and Mike Barcus, Jerry Knight and Ron 

and Judy Knight-Wurtele ’63. 

Daniel P. Thompson, 56, passed away on Feb. 

15, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Annette; 

daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and Dusty 

Kiedrowski, Amy and Jeremy Bettis, Leah 

’96 and Matt Harrington, Sarah Thompson 

and Joanne Thompson; son and daughter-inlaw, 

Daniel and Meagan Thompson; eight 

grandchildren and two on the way. 

Lorraine Hughes, 90, passed away on Feb. 

20, 2010. She is survived by her son, Bernard 

and partner, John Wright; daughters and sonsin-law, 

Sharron and Dan Potthoff and Mary 

Luann and Michael Baylor; grandchildren, 

Justin Baylor, David ’89 (Stacie) Potthoff, 

Shelley ’92 (Ron) Weis and Matthew ’95 

(Heather) Potthoff; eight great-grandchildren. 

Ada Keith, 97, passed away on 

Feb. 24, 2010. She is survived by 

her children and their spouses, 

T. Craig Martin and Tina Narr, 

Carolee Martin Brink and Roger 

Brink, Connie and Bob Krueger, Marita and 

Art Williamson; grandchildren, Adam and 

Frieda Brink, Alexandre Brink ’93 and Drew 

Dedrick, Thaddeus ’94 and Katie Brink, Jackie 

and Joe Murphy, Rob Krueger, Amy and Tim 

Fiorilli, Colleen Williamson, Brian and Ashley 

Williamson, Jennifer Williamson and Timothy 

Williamson; 10 great-grandchildren. 

Michael Sucha, 54, passed away on Feb. 25, 

2010. He is survived by his wife, Christie; 

daughters, Ellie (Joe) Sampson and Jess Sucha 

’03; son, Stuart ’10; three grandchildren, 

TyheKate, Bruin and Jaymes Sampson; 

mother, Agnes Sucha; parents-in-law, George 

and Loraine Feilmeier; sisters, Monica (Mike) 

Vickers, Barb Shaw and Theresa Sucha; 

brothers, Keith (Lynn) Sucha, David (Jean) 

Sucha and Ken Sucha; nieces and nephews. 

Kathryn Jondle, 60, passed away 

on Feb. 26, 2010. She is survived 

by her husband Ed; sons, Eddie 

and Mark ’13 Jondle; daughters, 

Tracy Russell and Jenny (Todd) 

Kumke; grandchildren, Larissa Jondle ’08, 

Tanner, Morgan ’13 and Mathew Russell, 

Brooke, Jake, Cody and Kelcee Kumke; 

father, Donald Elsen; brothers, Frank Blaha 

and Charlie Elsen; sisters, Patty (Richard) 

Dillingham, Rhonda (Tom) Peed, Laurie 

(Mike) Russel and Pam Lawler; several nieces 

and nephews. 

Helen Hausner passed away on 

March 2, 2010. She is survived 

by her husband, Arnie; children, 

Bob ’62, Sharon ’63 and Marilyn; 

numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, 

and great-great-grandchildren; 

brother, Glenn (Mattie) Prochaska; nieces 

and nephews. She was preceded in death by 

her parents; a son, John; one brother and five 

sisters. 

Eleanor Rezac, 79, passed away on March 4, 

2010. She is survived by her husband, Eugene; 

daughters, Jean ’72 (Rick) Summers, Lea ’75 

(Ron) Mazanec, Mary ’78 (Charley) Williams 

and Beth (Michael) Andersen; sons, Mike ’73 

(Bobbi) Rezac, Chuck ’74 (Karen) Rezac and 

Hank (Emma) Rezac; 15 grandchildren, Seth 

Mazanec, Aaron (Angela) Mazanec, Allison, 

Jason and Kristen Mazanec, Jake and Caleb 

Summers, Haley and Nick Rezac, Kelly, 

Ben, Olivia Rezac and Mitchell, Elliott and 

Matthew Andersen; sisters, Georgia Palmer, 

Bibs (Bill) Schmillen and Tillie (Mike) 

Danaher; brother, Fred (Dorothy) Vanis; nieces 

and nephews; beloved lap dog, Toby. 

Rodney Cassner, 62, passed away on March 

5, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Mary ’67; 

son, Todd Cassner; daughter, Amy Cassner- 

Sems; son-in-law, Marty Sems; granddaughter, 

Jada Sems; sister, Sue (Jim) Rust; brother, 

Harley Cassner; nieces and nephews. 

Vernon McCrory, 82, passed away on

March 5, 2010. He is survived by his wife, 

Lois; sons, Tim ’72 (Debbie), Kevin ’75 

(Cindy), Dennis ’77 (Cathie) and Jim ’78; 

daughters, Mary ’73 (Kevin) Valaika and Beth 

’84 (Greg) Bartels; step-daughter, Sherrie 

Hanneman; sister, Ellen McCrory; brother, 

Frank McCrory; brothers-in-law, Richard 

McMillan, Kenny (Gladys) Hauschild and 

Bill (Cheryl) Hauschild; sister-in-law, Betty 

(Bill) Neumeister; 13 grandchildren including 

Christopher Valaika ’98 and Stephanie 

Gengler ’02 and her husband Adam ’00; two 

great-grandsons; many nieces, nephews and 

extended family and friends. He was preceded 

in death by his first wife, Evelyn; parents; son, 

Matthew; sister, Mary. 

Richard “Dick” Irvin ’70 passed 

away on March 7, 2010. He is 

survived by his wife, Christine 

(Schlichting) Irvin; children, 

Daniel Irvin, Rachel and Dan 

Hoien; grandchildren, Riley Irvin, Frances 

Hoien; siblings and spouses, Jane ’63 and 

Gary Street, Carrie ’68 and Doug ’68 Knight, 

Bob Irvin and Kay Juilfs and Julie Hunter 

’78; aunt, Betty Millard; sister-in-law, Renee 

Schlichting; parents-in-law, Bert and Inge 

Schlichting; cousins, nieces, nephews, family 

and friends. 

Leona Stainbrook, 96, passed 

away on March 9, 2010. She 

is survived by three daughters, 

Donna ’53 (Michael ’53) Geis, 

Marcia ’60 (Myron ’60) Carkoski 

and Vicki ’65 (Ken) Stark; ten grandchildren 

including Liane Carkoski ’85, Todd Carkoski 

’87 and Christin (Kirk) Riley ’91; 17 greatgrandchildren; 

one great-great-grandchild; 

nieces and nephews. 

Dorothy Jean Grosserode, 83, 

passed away on March 14, 2010. 

She is survived by her children 

and their spouses, Dave and 

Becky Grosserode, Joanne ’70 

and Kim Bennett, Tom Grosserode ’72, Jane 

’76 and Rocke Loken and John ’78 and Joann 

’78 Grosserode; grandchildren, Heather and 

Allison Grosserode, Christy ’90 and Michael 

’95 Doxon, Abbi and Leah Bennett, Teresa 

Grosserode, Rachel (Eric) Bow, Randi (Matt) 

Wideman, Ryli, Ranai, and Lance Loken, 

Patrick ’98 (Amber ’98), Danny ’07, Tara ’09 

and Mitch Grosserode; great-grandchildren, 

Tina, Tiffany and Tanya Thomas, Hayley 

Doxon, Tony, Alex, Kendyll and Troy Bow 

and Reece and Cooper Grosserode; brothers, 

Clark (Bobbie) and Clyde (Claudette) Luther. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; 

brother, Ernest Luther; grandson, Matthew 

Grosserode ’00. 

James Kubat, 86, passed away on March 15, 

2010. He is survived by his daughter, Cindy 

Kubat ’70; sons, David ’74 (Kim) and Joe ’76 

(Amy); grandchildren, Tina (Shawn) Casper, 

Dawn (Mike) Danley, Joy (Tim) Willoughby, 

Jason Kubat, Jennifer (Darin) Person and 

Gavin, Alexandra, Cameron and Tanner 

Kubat; great-grandchildren, Tyler Casper, 

Elle and Jacob Danley, Cooper and Emma 

Willoughby, Brynn and Morgan Person; sister, 

Lillian Meredith; many special friends. He 

was preceded in death by his parents; wife, 

Ruth; daughters, Dottie ’66 and Connie ’67; 

brothers and sisters. 

Robert Gilmour, 86, passed away on March 

18, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Mary; 

sons and daughters-in-law, Gary D. and 

Maureen Gilmour and James R. and Karen 

Gilmour; five grandchildren including Greg 

Gilmour ’99; two great-grandchildren; AFS 

daughter, Ligia Willmore. 

Louise McLaughlin, 91, passed 

away on March 25, 2010. She is 

survived by one son, Richard and 

wife, Kim; granddaughter, Shelly 

McLaughlin ’06; nieces and 

nephews, Ann, Brad and Doug Redelfs and 

Gary McMullen. 

Jerry Campbell, 69, passed away on March 

26, 2010. He is survived by his wife Cecelia 

’57; children and spouses, Jerry Lee Jr. 

and Marisue Campbell, Patty and Russell 

Withrow, Mary and Larry Read Jr., Allen and 

Laurel Campbell, Matt and Nancy Campbell, 

Shawn Campbell and Vicki Wittstruck; 14 

grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one 

brother; four sisters. 

Doris Boatman, 86, passed away 

on April 5, 2010. She is survived 

by her son and daughter-inlaw, 

Jack ’70 and Jan Boatman; 

grandchildren, Paul and Amy 

Boatman; siblings and spouses, Dave and 

Grace Springer, Robert and Lila Springer 

and Betty and Don Kovar; many nieces and 

nephews. 

Henrietta Bartek, 84, passed 

away on April 9, 2010. She is 

survived by her daughters and 

sons-in-law, Linda ’67 and David 

Egr, Charlene ’70 and Greg Smith, 

Roberta Pernicek ’71 and Shelly Bartek; 

grandchildren and spouses, Brian and Jamie 

Egr, Kelly and Ryan Duncan, Brandy ’99 and 

Ryan Escamilla, Todd Pernicek ’98 and fiance 

Michelle Clarke, GR Smith and Cody Smith; 

four great-grandchildren; sisters and brothersin-law, 

Josephine and Bob McGurk and 

Clarice and Joseph Sladky; brother and sisterin-law, 

Edwin and Dolly Kudlacek, Gerald 

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and Mary Ann Kudlacek; sisters-in-law, Clara 

Karpisek, Marge Gubser, Berniece Houska 

and Mary Bartek; many nieces, nephews and 

friends. 

Jack Fisher, 78, passed away on 

April 10, 2010. He is survived 

by his son and daughter-in-law, 

Patrick ’70 and Michelle Fisher, 

daughter, Christine Fisher ’71; 

son and daughter-in-law, James ’79 and 

Maureen Fisher; daughter, Eva Marie Fisher 

’86; grandchildren, Matt Goes ’97, Jon Goes 

’99, Justin Goes ’99, Steve Fisher, Ben Fisher, 

Jackson Fisher, Nash Fisher and Megan Fisher. 

Russell Reinig, 87, passed away 

on April 13, 2010. He is survived 

by his daughters, Peg ’67 (Ernie) 

Schlichtemeier, Kathleen ’68 

(David) Dixon, Mary Jean ’77 

(Tony) Cummings and Jeri ’82 (Robert) 

Bierbower; sons, Robert ’69 (Evelyn) Reinig, 

Paul Reinig ’71, Daniel Reinig ’78; 12 

grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 

brothers, Lester Reinig, James (Darlene) 

Reinig and Kenneth (Mary Jo) Reinig; sister, 

Rose Anne (Harlan) Stille; step-sister, Darlene 

(Dean) Bracke; nieces and nephews. He was 

preceded in death by his wife, Jean; sons, 

Charles, Michael ’64, Thomas ’76 and David 

’74; parents, Clarence and Pauline; brother, 

Don; step-father, Ivan Coats. 

Otis Clark, 90, passed away on April 16, 

2010. He is survived by his wife, Hedwig; 

daughters, Barbara ’67 (James) Lambke and 

Alice (Michael) Flowers; son, Thomas ’69 

(Frances) Clark; eight grandchildren; eight 


Gordon Jenkins, 88, passed away on April 

17, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Nancy 

Lawlor; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael 

and Carol Jenkins ’80 and Jeffrey and Lynn 

Jenkins; grandchildren, Jared, Danny ’07, 

Abbie, Hanna, Nick ’11 and Scott ’13 Jenkins. 


Alumni News 

Class of 1960 - 50th 

Homecoming Weekend 

Sept. 17-19 


Sept. 19-20, in Las Vegas 

Join us for and an exciting weekend in 

the entertainment capitol of the world! 

Contact:Ann Hines at 

hinesaz@yahoo.com 


Aug. 13-14, 2010 

Join us for golf, Mass, school tour, dinners 

and more! 

Vistit www.classcreator.com/lincoln-nepius-x-1970 

on the web. 


June 26 

Join us for an open house in Omaha! 

Contact: Molly (Lien) Vacha at 

vachamc@ops.org 

It’s reunion time, so mark your calendars 


July 17 

Join us at the Red 9 for a social gathering. 

Contact: Karen (Yontz) Capoun at karencapoun@cheeranddanceexpress.com 


June 25-27 

Join us for golf, Mass, school tour, dinners 

and more! 

Contact: Dale Vagts at (402) 770-6170 


June 25-26 

Join us for for golf, a picnic, mass, school 

tour and dinner! 

Contact: Doug Fiedler at 

dougfiedler@hotmail.com 

New job? Moved? Recently married? Earned a degree? Welcomed a new family member? 

We want to hear from you and share your news! 

Please complete & send this form to Alumni News, Pius X High School, 6000 A Street, Lincoln, NE 68510, submit your 

information online at http://alumni.piusx.net/updateform.asp or email alumni@piusx.net. 

All forms received will be considered for publication according to the following schedule: 

Spring Issue Deadline - April 15 Fall Issue Deadline - October 15 

Reunion 

weekend 

@ Pius! 


June 26-27 

Join us for socials, a picnic, golf, Mass 

and school tour! 

We have not heard from the class 1995. 

If you would like to plan a reunion, 

please contact the Alumni Office at 

(402) 488-0931 or email alumni@ 

piusx.net. 

For a complete list of dates, times and 

activites, please visit http://alumni. 

piusx.net/reunionschedule.htm on the 

web, or contact Alumni Director Kristin 

Heath at (402) 488-0931. 

Class _________ 

First Name ___________________ 

Maiden Name ________________________________ 

Last Name 

__________________________________ 

Spouse’s Name ________________________________ 

Address ____________________________________ 

Telephone (H) ________________________________ 

Telephone (other) _____________________________ 

City/State/Zip _______________________________ 

Telephone (W) _______________________________ 

Email ______________________________________ 

Children ________________________________________________________________________________ 

Occupation(s) ____________________________________________________________________________ 

Degree(s) _______________________________________________________________________________ 

Other Information __________________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 


Sixth Annual Thunderbolt Scramble 

Monday, June 21, 2010 

Firethorn Golf Club 

Since the inception of the Thunderbolt Scramble in 2005 

we have raised more than $85,000! Thanks to the Pius X 

community’s generosity, these funds have helped repair the 

tennis courts, refinish the basketball courts and resurface the 

track. 

Please help us continue our journey in making Pius X the 

best high school in Lincoln! Space is limited to the first 36 

teams, so register today! 

Thunderbolt GOLD Sponsor: $2,500 - eight golfers 

in the tournament, your company logo or individual name 

displayed on the Booster Club “Gold Club” banner, a 

hole sponsor sign, recognition at the registration table and 

dinner. Includes range balls, carts, lunch and dinner. 

Thunderbolt GREEN Sponsor: $1,500 - four golfers 


displayed on the Booster Club “Green Club” banner, a 



Thunderbolt WHITE Sponsor: $1,000 - four golfers 


displayed on the Booster Club “White Club” banner, a 



Coach/Priest Sponsor: $125 - Underwrites the cost for a 

Pius X coach or priest to play in the tournament. Includes 

range balls, carts, lunch and dinner. 

Individual Registration: $125 per person. Includes range 

balls, cart, lunch and dinner. 

Team Registration: $500 for four golfers. Includes range 

balls, carts, lunch and dinner. 

Schedule of Events 

Registration from 11:30 a.m. - noon 

Announcements at 12:45 p.m. 

Shotgun start at 1 p.m. 

Wine tasting from 5-6 p.m. 

Dinner, music and awards at 6 p.m. 

Closest to pin from patio competition at 6:15 p.m. 

Sponsorship 

☐ Thunderbolt Gold Sponsor $2,500 

☐ Thunderbolt Green Sponsor $1,500 

☐ Thunderbolt White Sponsor $1,000 

☐ Team Registration $500 

☐ Coach/Priest Sponsor $125 

☐ Individual Registration $125 

☐ Guest Dinner $10 

Payment Method 

TOTAL: __________ 

☐ Check ☐ Visa ☐ MasterCard 

______________________________ 

(Credit card number) 

_________________ 

(Exp. date) 

_____________________________________________________ 

(Name on card) 

Team Information 

_______________________________________________ 

(Company/Individual Sponsor Name) 

Contact Name ________________________________________ 

Address _________________________________________ 

Phone __________________________________________ 

E-mail ___________________________________________ 

Team Member #1 _____________________________________ 

Team Member #2 _____________________________________ 

Team Member #3 _____________________________________ 

Team Member #4 _____________________________________ 

Registration deadline is June 11 (limited to the first 36 

teams). Please send entry form and payment to: 

Attn: Pius X Booster Club/Thunderbolt Scramble 


6000 A Street 


Please make checks payable to Pius X Booster Club. 

For more information contact (402) 488-0931 or visit 

www.piusx.net on the web. 




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Looking for an affordable way to advertise? 

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Advertising on the cover of Pius Connections is a great 

way to reach more than 13,000 households twice a year! 

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