Nominations Needed for Distinguished Stewardship, Outstanding Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame
Pius X High School and the Pius X Foundation are accepting nominations for the 2016 Distinguished Stewardship, Outstanding Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame awards. The nomination deadline is April 15, 2016, and can be submitted at www.piusx.net (Development/Support – Awards). All award recipients will be honored on Sunday, August 7th during the Friends of Pius X Appreciation Reception and the Pius X Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Distinguished Stewardship
Pius X has been blessed with thousands of friends who support our students, faculty and staff in many ways. The Distinguished Stewardship award honors those individuals who:
- Have demonstrated exemplary service to Pius X School;
- Have been a role model within their community;
- Are leaders in fulfilling our mission to “Restore All Things in Christ”; and
- Share their gifts of time, talent & treasure with Pius X.
Past recipients of the Distinguished Stewardship award include: Joe and Agnes Hanigan (2015), Tom and Rhonda Peed (2014), Msgr. Liam Barr (2013), Alan Slattery (2012), Bob Bryant (2011), Msgr. Ivan Vap (2010), Dale Jensen (2009), John & Joann Grosserode (2008), and Keith & Pat May (2007).
Outstanding Alumni
Pius X graduates are leaders in their communities in Lincoln and throughout the state and country. The Outstanding Alumni award recognizes those graduates for their personal and professional accomplishments, and who:
- Are leading a life of leadership and service, and are outstanding examples of Catholic values, virtues and ideals;
- Are leaders in fulfilling our mission to “Restore All Things in Christ”;
- Have graduated from Pius X at least 10 years ago;
- Are recognized on a local, state or national level in their field; and
- Have been awarded for contributions in their profession.
Past Outstanding Alumni recipients include: Dr. Mary Jean (Anderson) Case’67 (2015), John Hanigan+’64 (2014), Dr. William Mobley ’66 (2014), Dan Elsener ’73 (2013), Dr. Michael Sullivan ’68 (2012), Mary Jo Rodeno ’64 (2011), Tony Messineo, Jr. ’59 (2010), Dave and Joyce Ziegler ’67 (2009), Larry Arth+’61 (2008), and Jim Partington ’57 (2006).
Hall of Fame
Pius X has a rich history of athletic accomplishment and community support. The “Thunderbolts” began participating in athletics in 1956 with its first football team. In 1970, Pius X paved the way for women’s athletics in the city of Lincoln being the first school to offer female sports (women’s golf team). Today, Pius X students compete in 19 NSAA-sanctioned sports and have won more than 50 state championships in a wide variety of athletics.
The athletic Hall of Fame was established in 2014 to recognize the strong athletic tradition at Pius X, and to honor those outstanding individuals and teams that have been a part of that tradition. Pius X athletes, coaches and supporters are inducted into the Hall of Fame in one of four categories, including:
- Athlete - Any high school athlete who participated at Pius X in an NSAA sanctioned sport, and proved to have superior performance. Any such person may not be considered until 10 years after high school graduation.
- Coach - Individuals must have coached at Pius X High School for at least 5 years. A coach would be eligible for Hall of Fame induction if he/she has retired from coaching or has reached the age of 60.
- Contributor - This category would include teachers, administrators, boosters, fans, or individuals who made a significant contribution to Pius X athletics.
- Team - Athletic teams are eligible for the Hall of Fame 10 years from the completion of their athletic season of accomplishment. State Championship title(s) are a requisite, unless waived by the Board/Chair due to extenuating circumstances (historical, emotional, precedent, etc.).
The 2015 class of the athletic Hall of Fame included Coach Don Kelley, Chris Wickham ’64, Paul Kastl ’98, Nikki (Colson) Harrington ’00, and the 1957 and 1959 Golf Teams. The inaugural class included Jill (Noel) Korta ’83, Don Houser+ ’58, Tom Burt ’91, Mick Ziegler ’64, Micah Heibel ’83, Mike Bohaty ’66, Bill Ryan ’91, Coach Vince Aldrich+, Msgr. Ivan Vap, and the 1973-74 State Championship Football team.
For more information on these awards or the nomination process, please contact the Pius X Foundation at (402) 488-1046.
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Ranking among the top 5% of all Catholic high schools in the country, Pius X provides an affordable, Catholic education in a positive environment. As part of the Pius X family, students deepen their faith and knowledge, and have opportunities to pursue their talents and passions. With its largest enrollment ever at 1,225 students, Pius X has served the Lincoln community for 60 years and works to instill six core values - excellence, service, purpose, faith, integrity and charity - into the next generation of leaders. Learn more about Pius X High School and the Pius X Foundation at www.piusx.net or follow us at Facebook.com/RestoreAllThings and @PiusXLincoln.
