PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER SUPPLEMENT

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1 The Bolt Xtra August Volume 33 Volume 33 The Bolt X2015 tra August 2015 X - PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER SUPPLEMENT ---- Pius X Catholic High School Restore All Things In Christ Inside This Issue: Gold Honor Roll Green Honor Roll Pius X History Summer Camp Photos School Beautification Projects Girls All-Sports Award Rice Named Coach of Year Cheerleaders Receive Bid to Nationals Wenz Named Head Volleyball Coach All-City Teams NCA All-State Teams All-State Baseball Teams All-State Boys Soccer Teams All-State Girls Soccer Teams NSAA Spring Academic All-State Teams LJS Academic All-State Teams Alumni Office Alumni T-Shirts Homecoming Tailgate Class Reunions All Honor Year Class Reunion Thunderbolt Fun Run Alumni Office on Facebook & LinkedIn Keep Us Updated Plan Your Reunion For Next Year Today BOLT 2015 Summary Pius X Foundation Office Founders & Grandparents Day Fund For Pius X Propelr Official Pius X Facebook Page Give to Lincoln Thank You Pius X to Celebrate Wish List Matching Gifts School Calendar Bell Schedule Booster Club Member List 2014/15 Booster Club Registration Form 2015/16 Food Service Deposits for Food Service Accounts MySchoolBucks.com Special Diet Meals Carbohydrates Listed on the Web Breakfast Served Monday-Friday Regular Schedule Service After School Meatless Menus Featured on Fridays Fresh Produce Welcome Need Help with a Food Event? Menu Special thanks to the talented photographers of the Pius X Yearbook staff who contribute to this publication: Sponsor Sandi Sullivan, Katherine Benal, James Brown, Madeleine Elwell, Morgan Felber, Elizabeth Foley, Noah Kapustka, Chloe Kreikemeier, Jacob Kreikemeier, Makayla Krings, Katherine Messineo, Anthony Nguyen, Morgan Noel, Rylie O Meara, Whitney Tran, Kyra Werner, and Kally Werning. Courtesy of Yearbook Purchase.jpg images taken by Yearbook staff $5.00 each at [Students - Yearbook Pius X PhotoStore - Select A Category] Courtesy of Yearbook Courtesy of Pius X Foundation Courtesy of Callam Sports Photography Courtesy of Ruthie Maguire

2 Excellence 2 Gold (GPA ) Abendroth, Peyton Michael Adame, Eric A Adame, Zenaida M Aerts, Ella M Alberts, Ansley Marie Alberts, Trevin Scott Albin, Daniel John Allder, Scott David Anderson, Victoria Rose Andreasen, Joshua Eric Appleget, Olivia J Archuleta, Danielle Elaine Arndt, Kaylee Ruth Asselin, Nathan Michael Bailey, Collin Lee Baker, Maximilian Jacob Barnes, Matthew Gary Barnett, Lillian Rose Barnhill, Ceyenna Jyade Barr, Cecilia Kathleen Barr, Damon Christopher Barry, Joslyn Melissa Barry, Rebecca Elizabeth Batres, Marco Adrian Baum, Rachel J Baxter, Josephine Sandra Becker, Allison Nicole Beckman, Alexandra Lynne Beiermann, Ellie Rose Bender, Luke Thomas Benes, Kristen Erin Benes, Michaela J Benes, Tara M Benton, Jacinta Lucia Berke, Lauren Claire Berke, Marten Timothy Bittner, Riley Joan Blowers, Megan Marie Boes, Elizabeth A. Boes, John Thomas Bogue, Jadyn Bonta, Sydney Lauren Boothe, Anna Theresa Boyle, Ethan Paul Boyte, Dylan Edward Brion, Brandon R Brokaw, Rebecca Ann Brooks, Rebecca T Brown, Judith Darice Brox, Samuel James Brozek, Jordan C Bruning, Lauren C Budell, Anthony M Budell, Ellen E Bui, Brandon Van Bui, Huy Bui, Ngoc-Tran Tran Bui, Nina Bui, Phuong Thao Isabel Bunz, Jacob James Bunz, Will Anthony Burkinshaw, Amelia Catherine Burmeister, Hannah Jane Burmeister, Maggie J Butler, Anthony Steven Buzi, Sarha Calhoun, Bailey A Campbell, Grant A Cao, Anna P Cao, Eric Minh-Duc Casarin, Erika Elisa Castillo, Emily Laura Chapelle, Alexis LeeAnn Chesley, Emma K Chramosta, Trenton Matthew Clarke, Honoria Claire Coffey, Olivia Ann Coffey, Sean Patrick Conrad, Madelyn Rose Contreras, Noah Reed Cook, Lucy Marie Cordry, Natalie A Cowling, Bailey Mae Crist, Andrew Michael Crook, Samantha Jo Crouse, Tyler Montgomery Daberkow, Kelsey Jordan Dalton, Anna Claire Dalton, Gregory S Davis, Alli Marie Dawson, Joseph David Dean, Nicholas Daniel Decker, Aaron Patrick Deterding, Bailey Thomas Leroy DeWald, Alex P DeWald, Joshua Michael Diekmann, Cassidy Marie Do, Vy Dodson, Joseph J Dodson, Kayla M Dolph, Erin Renee Dostal, William Charles Dougherty, Jacob Paul Dougherty, Megan Elizabeth Driewer, Abraham Adam Driewer, Isaac Aaron Drozda, Kathryn Teresa Duden, Rachael Monica Earhart, Stephanie Nicole Easley, Alexa Kathryn Easley, Jack Edward Edwards, Peyton L Egelhoff, Frank T Egelhoff, Kathryn M. Ellerbee, Clare Teresa Elsener, Isaiah Joseph Eskens, Olivia Noelle Farmer, Marissa Jo Felber, Morgan Elizabeth Feltes, Isaac John Fiedler, Agnes G Fielder, Mackenzie Ann Finder, Emma C Fish, Alex Chandler Fitzgerald, Fiona Claire Foley, Elizabeth Anne Foley, Peter Vincent Fortenberry, Claire M Fox, Kaleb Michael Frazey, Jacob Taylor Fry, Joshua James Fulton, Augustine John Fulton, Thomas Robert Garcia, Melissa E Gierhan, Nycholas V Gold Honor Roll - 2nd Semester Gill, Tyler Dean Goeden, Jack Christopher Gomez, Emily Marie Gries, Michael J Gutierrez, Jonathon D Gutierrez, Julio E Ha, Jenny T Habrock, Noah J Hagen, Brynn Olivia Hall, Nathan Scott Hamdan, Emama Badri Hampl, Noah Robert Hanigan, Philip Thomas Hanus, Savannah Lauren Hanway, Macie Elizabeth Hardy, Rachel L Hayes, Kyra J Heasty, Morgan A Heimbrecht, Christy M Heimes, Nichole Elizabeth Hellem, Megan Marie Helman, Evan Joseph Helman, Michael James Henkenius, Zachary Michael Hewitt, Alexandra Colleen Heyen, Aaron M Heyen, Leah C Hoang, Dung (Jolie) T Holcomb, Bryce Randall Hooper, Morgan Taylor Horn, Nicole A Horn, Rox Hotovy, Gemma Catherine Therese Hovis, Simon Emanuel Hruby, Alexis C Jarecke, Amelia Jane Jaros, Clare S Johnson, Bailey Marie Johnson, Kayla L Johnson, Logan David Johnson, Sydney Daley Johnson, Tyler Wade Johs, Miranda C Jorgensen, Justine Rose Kalkowski, Kade William Kapustka, Noah Joseph Kasparek, Molly Anne Kearns, Conor Michael Keaschall, Benjamin Joseph Keating, Lisa LeAnn Keiter, Amelia C Kelly, Thomas Patrick Kempf, Morgan Elizabeth Kennett, Emma Catherine Kerkman, Zachary C Kerr, Alex John Kiefel, Jessica Marie Kilts, Mark Robert Kincheloe, Mary M Kirkpatrick, Robert Joseph Klein, Vanessa Rae Kobus, Nathan Christopher Koenig, Kirnan J Koenig, Willa Britney Korta, Nicholas Michael Korta, Noelle Elizabeth Kose, Lado Sokiri Swaka Kotopka, Rose T Kotopka, Thomas James Kottwitz, Rosaleen Celeste Kowalski, Caleb Jerome Kowalski, Isabelle Anna Kramer, Kyle A Krause, Anna Kathryn Kreikemeier, Brooke Marie Krenk, Blake Andrew Krick, Anthony P Krick, Nathan Hunter Krick, Thomas Daniel Krinke, Rachael Kathryn Krueger, Catherine A Kruse, April M Kruse, Liam A Kruse, William Michael Kudron, Tyler David Kuehn, Alyson M Labadie, Elizabeth P Ladu, Egale T LaFramboise, Casey Marie Largen, Joseph Allan Laue, Caleb Allen Le, Kristie Tran Le, Lam Le, Tiana T. Le, Tin Le, Tina Vui Liescheski, David Thomas Long, Lucy M Luke, Hayley J Lyons, Hanna Alleen Machacek, Kristen Nicole Maguire, Claire E Mahler, Collin Patrick Mai, Kevin Dang Khoa Mai, Lily Mai, Nathan Q Mai, Peter Van Mai, Phuc Mai, Tommy Joseph Majerus, Ella M Malmkar, Jesse Michael Malmstrom, Aidan R Maly, Connor A Mandery, Majken Bridget Manning, Holly Marie Marsh, Rachel Lynn Marsolek, Catherine Mary Agnes Massey, Logan Stewart Mattern, Augustine Thomas Mattern, Owen Michael May, Madeleine R Mazour, Cari A McCarthy, Aaron Joseph McCashland, Noah Patrick McElroy, Allison Kathleen McGuire, Molly Ann McKeegan, Bridget Christine McNeal, Anah Marie Medill, Kathleen Elizabeth Merrill, Rachel M Mettler, Noah C Micek, Luke Thomas Michels, Catherine Marie Mild, Molly Frances Milhouse, Maria C Milhouse, Natalie Jane Milhouse, Peter L Miller, Brayden James Miller, Shannon A Minchow, Cecilia Marie Morales, Yesenia Morehouse, Clare Rachael Morehouse, Stella F Moss, Bradley Paul Murphy, Philip G Napier, Megan Mya Nasimov, Firdavskhon Nebel, Caroline Jane Nelson, Abigail E Ngo, Han Ngu, Nicholas J Nguyen, Angela L Nguyen, Anthony H Nguyen, Ashley Linh Nguyen, Brian Thien Nguyen, Cong Nguyen, Jennifer Nhi Nguyen, Jessica Diem Nguyen, John Nguyen, Loc Q Nguyen, Martin L Nguyen, Mary Dung Nguyen, Phillip N Nguyen, Son B Nguyen, Toan Nguyen, Tram Vo Nguyen, Trent Nguyen, Vi T Nguyen, Vincent H Nichols, Aaron James Nickman, Paul James Niedergeses, Lauren E Noecker, Madeline Loran Noecker, Samuel Lowell ODonnell, Monica Therese OGara, Emily R OGara, Isaac J OGrady, Noah Patrick OGrady, Shane M Ohnoutka, Brittany A Olsson, Kate Marie OMeara, Rylie E Ondracek, Ian Michael Ostiguin, Cindy Otte, Zachary Louis Peirce, Tara Catherine Petersen, Emma Joyce Petersen, Kathyrn Jo Peterson, Carley Lu Pfeifer, Elizabeth Ann Pfeifer, Emily Ann Pfeiler, Emily M Pham, Ann Hoang Pham, Kenny Pham, Mark Q Pham, Matthew V Pham, Steven Vu Pick, Emily Mae Pieper, Markus Abram Pieper, Mollie Elizabeth Pierce, Natasha Jane Pinkerton, Lindsey Marie Pinkman, Chloe Olivia Pletcher, Isabel T Pletcher, Olivia Marie Plummer, Brendan Thomas

3 Excellence 3 Gold (GPA ) Polivka, Selena R Pollack, Hunter Theodore Pollock, Seth Terrence Raun, Joseph Francis Reese, Maggie Elizabeth Reese, Mary Grace Reiber, Abigayle A Reisher, Nathan Thomas Revesz, Claire J Rice, John Maixner Richard, Justin Walter Riley, Jenna M Ringer, Rebecca Ann Rivera, Mariah L Robertson, Daniel W Robertson, Thomas P Rolfes, Aspen Rose Rolfes, Broderick Ronald Root, Kylie Elizabeth Rowley, Amanda Nicole Royse, Madison K Ruder, Andrew S Russell, Allison N Russman, Elizabeth C Sager, Benjamin Francis Sander, Kennedy Claire Sanders, Marcus James Sanders, Ruth Rosalie Sartore, Eleanor Colleen Schafers, Alec Ryan Schieuer, Natalie A Schieuer, Scott N Schilmoeller, Claire E Schlautman, Carson K Schlautman, Darin J Schmidt, Madison N Schmit, Emily Ann Scholtes, Emma Rose Scholtes, Nicholas James Scholz, Natalie Schott, Ethan MIchael Scott, Reagan Elizabeth Searls, Maresa L Sebek, Briahtia K Sebek, Briley Jean Seeman, Rose Therese Selting, Lindsey Marie Shipley, Morgan Alicia Shreve, Taylor Marie Sievert, Therese R Sims, Kylie E Sims, Taylor S Slepicka, Hailie Jacquelyn Slepicka, Kaitlyn Delores Sloup, Jacob Christopher Soden, Mary Kathryn Soukup, Tara B Spethman, William P Staab, Elizabeth M Stacy, Anthony James Steele, Mason M Steffen, Gabriel C Steffen, Xanthe O Stellingwerf, Haley A Stewart, Clayton Keith continued Stonehocker, Abby Kay Straub, Meghan M Strokan, Brooke Elizabeth Stuchlik, Anna Catherine Sukup, Rilee J Sullivan, Abby Jo Talken, Independence M Tasler, Luke A Taubenheim, Regan T Taubenheim, Tyler Terrell, Hannah M Theil, Caroline T Theisen, Grace Therese Thomsen, Ally J Thomsen, Samuel D Thomsen, Trevor B Timm, Nicole L Timmerman, Michael Francis Tines, David P Tines, Mariana R Tomes, Kiley Elizabeth Tran, Anthony Vui Tran, Mickey T.T Tran, Whitney Truong, Huy Gia Tucker, Kylie Patricia Tvrdy, Abby N Twehous, William J Ullman, Nathan Joseph Valencia, Luisa M Vandenhul, Max B Vandenhul, Wyatt VanLoon, Collin William VanLoon, Kaitlin C Varicak, Cole Stephen Vestecka, Rachel Clare Villamonte, Faith Sara Villamonte, Luis Gaberial Vodicka, Abigail Suzanne Vondracek, Jamie Sue Vu, Quynh Chau Wackel, Megan Elisabeth Wagner, Gabrielle Mary Walker, Brittney J Warday, Bryan Charles Warner, Landon James Warner, Riley Everett Wathen, Mark Thomas Weber, Ethan Robert Welty, Catherine R Wemhoff, Lydia Marie Wennekamp, Jenna Nicole Werner, Kyra Estelle Werning, Kally Christina White, Morgan Tyller Whyman, Anna Rose Wilkinson, Jake R Wilson, Leah Marie Wordekemper, Brock E Wright, Jacquelyn Taylor Yost, Jared Thomas Zastrow, Adam Edward Zeleski, Kyle Jerrold Zuercher, Hannah Leigh Zuercher, Molly R Green (GPA ) Abendroth, Colton Lee Addy, William Douglas Alcalde, Cristian Anthony Aldridge, Nicholas Alan Al-Kafaji, Zainab Maria Andersen, Ethan P Andersen, Myriah J Anderson, Brendan Hull Angele, Taylor James Appleget, Andrew Joseph Arrigo, Maya Lyn Aylor, Evan Alexander Baier, Corinne E Bals, Sarah Elizabeth Barnett, Jack H Beltran, Nathali L Benal, Katherine A Benes, Sara A Bertrand, Hannah Elizabeth Boothe, Sara Jewellianne Boyte, Chandler James Brakenhoff, James W Brichacek, Camden James Brox, Jonah A Burt, Joseph Dennis Casarin, Juan Jose Cederberg, Jacob R Chambers, Theresa Rose Clarke, Lydia Emma Clement, Anne M Clough, Skyler Anne Coleman, Justice T Condon, Madeline Ann Cooney, Ryan Mackenzie Daily, Sophia Elizabeth Dang, Peter H Dion, Lauren Mae Dostal, Bailey L Duggan, Luis R Durbin, Kailee Marie Dworak, Audrey Marie Endacott, Sarah D Floyd, Rian D Fortenberry, Elizabeth May Gaura, William M Gillan, Samuel Edward Goracke, Peyton E Gose, Eden Marie Guenther, Mary Elizabeth Guess, Braden Douglas Hagge, Noah F Hames, Sarah M Harper, Delaney Elizabeth Harper, Sullivan Gabriel Hatch, David J Hatch, Melissa A Heibel, Matthew Edmund Helman, MacKenzie Leigh Herrera, Olivia Diane Hobbs, Benjamin James Horner, Abigail Lorinda Houser, Sydney Marie Hruby, Spencer Andrew Husmann, Mark Reding Jaros, Henry Steven Green Honor Roll - 2nd Semester Jensen, Alyssa Marie Johnson, Carly K Johnson, Hannah Marie Jones, Kaleb Mazi Kerrigan, Sarah Marie Kiefel, Mikayla Rachel Kim, Hyunseok Knotwell, Hollis C Kohmetscher, Lucy Ann Kottwitz, Celine T Krause, Alex Daniel Kreikemeier, Chloe Elissa Kreikemeier, Dayne C Kreikemeier, Jacob Edward Kuehn, Audrey Lynn Kuenning, Kara M Kwapnoski, Erin N Labadie, Kristen R Langdon, Samantha Dawn Larsen, Meredith J Le, Duc Minh Lemon, Jackson David Lesiak, Alex Connor Liliedahl, John Teral Liska, Reina Mari Mahan, Cade William Mai, Phillip Van Marsolek, Monica Marie Martinez, Andrea Jasmine McBride, Laura Clare McCabe, Margaret M McChesney, Scott David McConnell, Nicholas Ryan McDermott, Claire E Messineo, Katherine Ann Meza, Jesus Miller, Austin S Miller, Emily Katherine Miller, Samuel Jacob Minchow, Kyle Thomas Mines, Maria Maxine Mitchell, Maris Elizabeth Mlnarik, Sydney Marie Moore, Carly Ann Morales, Abram Nguyen, Christopher Nguyen, David Quoc Nguyen, Joseph Q Nguyen, Kim Hoang Nguyen, Sydney Le Noel, Abigail Jane Nottlemann, Lindsay Ardath Ocampo, Justine Anne Ogea, Ian Roger Ohnoutka, Travis L Olson, Adam S Pace, Alexandra Noel Otellia Peirce, Kyle James Pfeiffer, Joseph Matthew Pletcher, Alison Mary Pletcher, Emily H Power, Jillian Claire Quigley, Chad P Quigley, Megan Elizabeth Ramaekers, Courtney Beth Reese, Garrett Gabriel Resseguie, Tanner Marcus Richard, Derek J Ridder, Hannah Lynn Sack, Roger Dean Sager, Kyle Thomas Sayker, Allison A Schell, Benjamin Patrick Schlautman, Calvin J Schlautman, Emily Schoening, Creighton Neal Scholz, Nicholas J Schott, Jessica Marie Schroeder, Jeffrey A Scott, Brooks Michael Sedlak, McKenzie Elizabeth Shirley, Morgan E Showers, Connor Ryelee Sjuts, Michael John Sjuts, Natalie Rose Slepicka, Justin Charles Smith, Gabrielle D Stockman, Madison Faith Sullivan, Scott Thomas Swanson, Julia Marie Szatko, Adam M Tasler, John M Taylor, Olivia Anita Tetherow, Anna M Tran-Le, Anthony Thai Tremain, Kacie Rita Turner, Philip Robert Unger, Natalia A Wieser, Karly Jo Wieser, Kyle Thomas Wilger, Kaelynn L Wilkinson, Chelsea A Wurtz, Paul J

4 Excellence 4 Pius X History Opened on October 1, 56, by Bishop Louis B. Kucera, Pius X High School was established as the central Catholic high school for the city of Lincoln and the Diocese of Lincoln. Since its earliest years, Pius X has grown to more than 1,200 students in grades 9-12, with more than 0 faculty and staff made up of both religious and lay people. When the school was named after Pope St. Pius X, it took its patron s motto, To Restore All Things in Christ, as its guiding mission. This mission is evident in the academic opportunities and the variety of activities (clubs, athletics, and organizations) offered to students. The Birth of the 'BOLT By Msgr. Ivan Vap Since I am the sole survivor of the foursome that was responsible for the naming of the Pius X identifying mascot, The Thunderbolts, I feel it necessary to put into writing that which I have shared over the years, but only verbally. This happened early in September of 56. The football team had already unanimously accepted the colors for this new school on East A Street in Lincoln. Green, Gold and White and not just any green, it was Forest green these identifying colors would adorn the athletic uniforms as well as band and academic teams. Early on it was evident that the school construction would not allow beginning the new school year at the regularly appointed date. A decision was made by the administration that the official opening date (with only partial use of the building) would be October 1 of that year. The football team was revving up for the new school, the new field and some new opponents. Coach Aldrich had wisely not scheduled an opponent for the opening Friday. On that particular Friday, Father Dan Kealy, Coach Aldrich, Bill Inbody (volunteer coach) and I headed to Columbus to scout the St. Bonaventure (now Scotus High) team since they were on the schedule for the new football field. As we headed to the north-west it was very evident that we were in for a late summer/early fall thunderstorm with clouds beginning to grow to darken the sky. Our school still had not been given a proper nickname or mascot. Every creature under the sea, on the land or in the air was proposed by faculty, pep club officers, athletes and the general public. None had seemed appropriate for Pius X High School, so the search continued and that was the subject of our conversation in the car as we headed into what was surely to be a rainy evening. Father Kealy was an accomplished pilot, among his many other abilities. I was in the process of working toward a pilot license and was in the ground school meteorological portion of those studies, so the turn of conversation to that stormy sky was just a normal thing to do. Father Kealy talked about the tremendous force of nature that was in a thunderhead, rising thousands of feet into the sky. All of a sudden all of us in the car focused in on a force of nature to properly let everybody know the force of the student body of this new school. No, not thunderhead, that just did not sound right but, THUNDERBOLT that had a great sound to it. And then the student newspaper could be THE FORECASTER, the annual THE THUNDERER, other aspects of the school life could carry through the theme from there. True to our expectations we did spend the evening in the bleachers as the rain came down, not with a vengeance as in a thunderstorm, but just enough to get us well soaked. We returned to Lincoln, coach Aldrich and Bill Inbody were all wrapped up in the coming game the next Friday. I returned to my residence, went directly to the bookshelf and found my copy of Webster s Collegiate Dictionary. I thumbed through the pages until I came to page 41 to find the word Thunderbolt. The first definition was A single discharge of lightning with accompanying thunder. What a great way to depict the Thunderbolts that bolt of lightning! And then came the clincher: A person or thing likened to lightning in suddenness, effectiveness, and destructive power. What more could we possibly want? I immediately phoned Fr. Kealy, read him the above, he in turn called coach Aldrich -- and the next day it was official we were to be the Thunderbolts! That first football team was the first to endorse the selection and that first game the public learned of our decision, the rest is history -- and a very good history to be sure. P.S. The first game was broadcast over KFOR by Dick Perry. During the first half he referred to our team as the pea-ous ex thunderbolts. By half time a number of people had called the station and asked that he be informed of the proper rendering of the name and from that moment we became the Pius Tenth Thunderbolts. Of course, it wasn t long before the headlines referred to us as the BOLTS! By the way, the Bolts beat Syracuse by a score of 20 to 6 the next Friday. And, evidently the scouting was a success; we beat St. Bonaventure later in the year, 21 to 13. Summer Camps At Pius X

5 Excellence 5 School Beautification Projects Improvements at Pius X this summer include installing air conditioning in the old gym for the first time in 60 years, six bathroom renovations, redecorating the main hallway, and cosmetic improvements in the Commons area. These projects were made possible through supporters of BOLT, Give to Lincoln Day, Booster Club, and other contributors. Thank you to all! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

6 Excellence 6 Courtesy of Yearbook Courtesy of Yearbook Courtesy of Yearbook Courtesy of Yearbook Pius X Girls Awarded Omaha World Herald Class B All-Sports Award Pius X scored in every girls sport but one and won state titles in Cross Country and Basketball. The Thunderbolts were also 4th in Track, 5th in Soccer, 6th in Swimming, 7th in Volleyball, 7th in Tennis, and 8th in Golf. What a fantastic testament to our female athletes, teams, and coaches! All-Sports Point System:» The Omaha World Herald uses a four-class system for its All-Sports Awards, though there are six classes in football, volleyball and basketball.» Boys basketball classifications are applied to the All-Sports Awards. Classes C-1 and C-2 are combined into Class C, with D-1 and D-2 forming Class D.» The All-Sports point system awards 20 points for first place in football, volleyball and basketball; 15 for track, wrestling, soccer and Class A baseball; and for all other sports. The scoring value in each sport diminishes with order of finish: , , -9-8.» Final Omaha World Herald ratings are the basis for All- Sports scoring in football, volleyball, softball, basketball, baseball and soccer. State meet placings dictate points in other sports. Schools in cooperative sponsorships receive equal splits. Girls: Lincoln Pius X 69.5, Elkhorn South 67, Omaha Skutt 58, Gretna 45.5, Norris 45, Elkhorn 37.5, York 30, Platteview 28.5, Scottsbluff 24, Grand Island Northwest 22.5, Aurora 21, Omaha Gross 20, Holdrege 17.5, Omaha Duchesne 16.5, Sidney 15, Waverly 14.75, Plattsmouth 13.75, Omaha Mercy.5, Beatrice, Elkhorn MM 9, Blair 7, Gering 5.5, Ralston 4, Adams Central 3, McCook 2.5, Crete 2, Columbus 0.5. Boys: Omaha Skutt 74.5, Scottsbluff 69, Gretna 57, Elkhorn South 54, Beatrice 34, Sidney 34, Elkhorn Mount Michael 30.75, Elkhorn 28, Lincoln Pius X 28, Seward 24.5, McCook 23.5, Blair 23, Crete 21, Hastings 20.5, Omaha Gross 18, Lexington 15, Norris 15, Plattsmouth 15, Bennington 12, Holdrege 11.5, York 7, Waverly 6, Columbus 4.5, Adams Central 4, Ralston 4, Gering 2, Grand Island Northwest 1.5. Combined boys & girls: Omaha Skutt 132.5, Elkhorn South 121, Gretna 2.5, Lincoln Pius X 97.5, Scottsbluff 93, Elkhorn 65.5, Norris 60, Sidney 49, Beatrice 44, Elkhorn Mount Michael 39.75, Omaha Gross 38, York 37, Blair 30, Holdrege 29, Plattsmouth 28.75, Platteview 28.5, McCook 26, Seward 24.5, Grand Island Northwest 24, Crete 23, Aurora 21, Waverly 20.75, Hastings 20.5, Omaha Duchesne 16.5, Lexington 15, Bennington 12, Omaha Mercy.5, Ralston 8, Gering 7.5, Adams Central 7, Columbus 5. Class B State Champions Girls Golf: Scottsbluff. Softball: Elkhorn. Boys Tennis: Elkhorn South. Cross Country: Scottsbluff boys, Lincoln Pius X girls. Volleyball: Norris. Football: Omaha Skutt. Wrestling: Skutt. Girls Basketball: Pius X. Boys Basketball: Elkhorn South. Soccer: Columbus Scotus boys, Elkhorn South girls. Baseball: Pius X. Girls Tennis: Elkhorn South. Track: Sidney boys, Holdrege girls. Boys Golf: Scottsbluff. Sources: and

7 Excellence 7 Coach Bill Rice Named Coach of the Year Cheerleaders Succeed At NCA Summer Camp and Receive Bid To Nationals - submitted by Ruthie Maguire - Courtesy of Ruthie Maguire Courtesy of Callam Sports Photography Courtesy of Nancy Gray Pius X is proud to announce that Coach Bill Rice has been named the Lincoln Journal Star s Coach of the Year. Coach Rice, who completed his 15th year as the Head Coach for the Pius X Thunderbolts, led the team to the 2015 Class B s Girl s State Championship in basketball. The Bolts were back in Class B State Finals after taking State Runner-Up to Northwest last year. This year, they won the State Championship against Norris, whom they had also defeated in the regular season in December. It was the program s first state title in 23 years (92), and the first of Rice s career. The Bolts had finished State Runner-Up three times since then, including last year (2002, 2009, 2014). Pius X finished the season with a record of 22-2, winning its three State Tournament games by an average of almost 20 points per game (Scottsbluff 55-29, Omaha Gross 54-29, and Norris 41-33). During this season, the team established a school record by averaging 34.6 points per game. Members of the 2015 State Championship team included Head Coach Bill Rice; Assistant Coaches Stefanie Novotny, Ryan Psota, Kerri Strizek; Varsity Team Members Becky Brokaw, Whitley Bryce, Kelsey Daberkow, Savannah Hanus, Mackenzie Helman, Alex Hewitt, Megan Quigley, Kylie Root, Kennedy Sander, Briahtia Sebek, Briley Sebek, Maddie Simon, Regan Taubenheim; and Student Managers Sophie Daily, Audrey Dworak, Brooke Kreikemeier, Chloe Kreikemeier, Jessica Ramakers, Lydia Wemhoff. Coach Rice has taken his team to the State Tournament nine times over his 15 years as Pius X s Head Girls Basketball Coach with three State Runner-Up finishes (2002, 2009, and 2014) and one 3rd Place finish (2007). Coach Rice s career record stands at 238-2, a 70% winning percentage. Coach Rice was named Huskerland Prep Sports Class B Girls Basketball Coach of the Year in 2015, Girl s Coach of the Year by the KFOR Sportscaster s Club in 2007, and was selected by the Nebraska Coaches Association as Head Coach for the Nebraska Coaches Association All-Star Basketball Game. Coach Rice was the Pius X Boys Tennis Coach for 14 years, winning 5 State Championships. Coach Rice was named the 2009 Tennis Coach of the Year by the Nebraska Coaches Association. Coach Rice moved to Cross Country in 2011 and helped lead the girls to the State Championship and Boys State Runner-up both in and The Pius X High School Cheerleaders recently returned from the National Cheerleaders Association summer camp in Okoboji, Iowa. The girls were joined by their coaches, Heather Coniglio and Lexie Deahn. All three cheerleading squads attended the four day camp and were very successful receiving a bid to Nationals. The three squads received spirit sticks daily for demonstration of sincere spirit and enthusiasm. The Varsity Squad was awarded the Herkie Team Award which is awarded by NCA staff to ONE team who shows true team spirit, unity & leadership throughout the camp. The JV Squad earned the Champion Chant trophy while the Freshman Squad took home the Most Improved trophy. Six Varsity cheerleaders were selected as All-American Team Members : Sydney Bonta, Hannah Burmeister, Sarah Kerrigan, Claire Maguire, Lakin MacGregor and Alyse Petersen. Twenty cheerleaders were selected as All-American Team Nominees : Varsity: Maya Arrigo, Sydney Bonta, Hannah Burmeister, Kelsey Coyle, Elizabeth Fortenberrry, Sarah Kerrigan, Claire Maguire, Lakin MacGregor, Madeleine McCabe, Mikayla Overhalser, Gracie Stull, Alyse Petersen and Carley Peterson. JV: Eden Gose, Molly Meredith and Allison Pellowski. Freshmen: Peyton Chmelka, Vanessa Garcia, Abby Hastings and Maddy Niven. Elizabeth Fortenberry and Gracie Stull were awarded the Pin it Forward award for demonstrating outstanding leadership. Congratulations to the Pius X Cheerleaders & Coaches! The Pius X Cheerleaders will be hosting a KIDS CAMP July 22-24, 9 AM-Noon. Kids aged preschool through 8th grade are invited to the camp held at Pius X High School. Please visit for more information & registration. Katie Wenz Named Pius X Volleyball Coach - submitted by Deb Hoge - Athletic Director Tim Aylward announced today that Katie Wenz has been named the head volleyball coach at Pius X High School in Lincoln. Wenz is taking over the program from Jake Moore who recently announced he was stepping down after leading the Thunderbolts for 25 years. During his tenure Coach Moore amassed an impressive win-loss record. His volleyball teams qualified for the Nebraska State Volleyball Tournament 21 times, including the last 20 consecutive seasons. Under his leadership Pius X won seven state championships, and one state runner-up title. During the last four years Wenz was a teacher and coach at Arapahoe High School, leading their volleyball team to their first winning season in 30 years. A native of Lincoln, Wenz is a graduate of Lincoln East High School where she also served as the head freshman volleyball coach from In addition to coaching at Pius X, Wenz will teach Family and Consumer Science at Lincoln North Star High School. Coach Moore was an outstanding volleyball coach and will be missed, but I am excited to welcome Coach Wenz to Pius athletics, commented Aylward. I am confident that she will be a good fit for our program and be an outstanding role model to our student-athletes.

8 Excellence 8 All-City Teams (Lincoln Journal Star) - submitted by Jake Moore - Baseball Nolan Hakel (Sr) Michael Helman (Sr) Ryan Junker (Sr) Jared Nottlemann (Sr) Brock Wordekemper (So) Honorary Captain Michael Helman (Sr) Soccer (Boys) Jacob Dougherty (Sr) Logan Johnson (Sr) Soccer (Girls) Savannah Hanus (Jr) Nicole Timm (Sr) Tennis (Girls) #1 Doubles Bridget McKeegan (Sr) & Brooke Shreve (Fr) Track & Field (Boys) 0 Meters Joe Butler (Jr) 200 Meters Joe Butler (Jr) Track & Field (Girls) 0 Hurdles Maddie Simon (Sr) 300 Hurdles Maddie Simon (Sr) High Jump Kathleen Medill (So) Long Jump Laney Harper (So) Nebraska Coach s Association All-State Teams - submitted by Jake Moore - The Nebraska Coaches Association chose these All-State teams for those sports not receiving recognition by the Nebraska daily newspapers. Visit Cross Country (Boys) Class B All-State Jared Yost (Jr) Cross Country (Girls) Super-State Ellie Beiermann (Jr) Willa Koenig (Jr) Alexandra Pace (So) Class B All-State Ellie Beiermann (Jr) Willa Koenig (Jr) Alexandra Pace (So) Tennis (Boys) Class B 1st Team Landon Warner (Sr) Class B 2nd Team Thomas Kelly (Sr) Adam Olson (Sr) Honorable Mention Joe Burt (Fr) Sam Coy (Fr) Riley Warner (So) Tennis (Girls) Honorable Mention Lauren Bruning (Sr) Bridget McKeegan (Sr) All-State Baseball Teams (Lincoln Journal Star) - submitted by Jake Moore - Super-State Honorary Captain Michael Helman (Sr) Super-State 1st Team Michael Helman (Sr) Super-State 2nd Team Nolan Hakel (Sr) Ryan Junker (Sr) Class B All-State Honorary Captain Michael Helman (Sr) Class B All-State Nolan Hakel (Sr) Michael Helman (Sr) Ryan Junker (Sr) Brock Wordekemper (So) Class B All-State Honorable Mention Colton Abendroth (Sr) Nick Aldridge (Jr) Micah Hoage (Jr) Nolan Meyer (Sr) Jared Nottlemann (Sr) All-State Boys Soccer Teams (Lincoln Journal Star) - submitted by Jake Moore - Class B All-State Honorable Mention Jacob Dougherty (Sr) Logan Johnson (Sr) Alec Schafers (Jr) All-State Girls Soccer Teams (Lincoln Journal Star) - submitted by Jake Moore - Class B All-State Savannah Hanus (Jr) Nicole Timm (Sr) Class B All-State Honorable Mention Courtney Ramaekers (Jr) Kyra Werner (Sr) NSAA Spring Academic All-State Honorees - submitted by Jake Moore - Baseball Colton Abendroth (Sr) & Evan Helman (Sr) Golf Justin Coffey (Sr) Journalism Katy Benal (Sr) & Kaitlin VanLoon (Sr) Music Ellen Sartore (Sr) & Collin VanLoon (Sr) Soccer (Boys) Julio Gutierrez (Sr) & Logan Johnson (Sr) Soccer (Girls) Savannah Hanus (Jr) & Nicole Timm (Sr) Tennis Lauren Bruning (Sr) & Mary Guenther (Sr) Track & Field (Boys) Kade Kalkowski (Sr) & Alex Kerr (Sr) Track & Field (Girls) Ellie Beiermann (Jr) & Willa Koenig (Jr)

9 Excellence 9 Lincoln Journal Star Academic All-State Honorees - submitted by Jake Moore - The following student-athletes were named Academic All-State by the Lincoln Journal Star for the school year. Only juniors and seniors are eligible for this honor by the Lincoln Journal Star. Sport(s) Name Year GPA Class Rank Base/FB Colton Abendroth Sr /273 BSw Will Addy Jr 3.8 4/268 Base Nick Aldridge Jr /268 BTF/FB Taylor Angele Jr /268 GSw Olivia Appleget Jr /268 BSo/FB Nate Asselin Jr 4.0 1/268 GXC/GTF Alexa Beckman Jr /268 GXC/GTF Ellie Beiermann Jr 4.0 1/268 GSw Sydney Bonta Jr 3.8 2/268 BSw Jordan Brozek Sr 4.0 1/273 GTe Lauren Bruning Sr /273 GSw Amelia Burkinshaw Jr /268 GSw Maggie Burmeister Sr 4.0 1/273 BGo/BSw Justin Coffey Sr /273 GTF Bailey Cowling Jr 4.0 1/268 VB Kelsey Daberkow Jr /268 WR James Dalton Sr 3.6 7/273 GTF Alli Davis Jr 4.0 1/268 FB Bailey Deterding Jr /268 BBB/BSo Jacob Dougherty Sr 3.6 9/273 WR Isaac Driewer Sr 4.0 1/273 GTF Katie Drozda Jr 4.0 1/268 GTe/SB Rachael Duden Jr 4.0 1/268 GTF Sarah Endacott Sr /273 GSo Elizabeth Foley Jr 4.0 1/268 GSw Claire Fortenberry Sr /273 BTF/FB Jeff Gabell Sr /273 BTF/FB Tyler Gill Jr /268 GSw Peyton Goracke Jr /268 GTe Mary Guenther Sr /273 BSo Julio Gutierrez Sr 4.0 1/273 GBB/GSo Savannah Hanus Jr 4.0 1/268 GSw Nichole Heimes Jr /268 Base Evan Helman Sr /273 Base Michael Helman Sr /273 GTF/GBB Alex Hewitt Sr /273 BBB Aaron Heyen Sr /273 BSo Logan Johnson Sr /273 BTF Kaleb Jones Sr /273 BXC/BTF Kade Kalkowski Sr /273 BTe Tom Kelly Sr 4.0 1/273 SB Morgan Kempf Jr /268 continued Sport(s) Name Year GPA Class Rank BTF/WR/FB Alex Kerr Jr 3.8 8/268 GTF Mary Kincheloe Sr /273 GTF Avery Koelzer Sr 3.6 1/273 GXC/GTF Willa Koenig Jr 4.0 1/268 BTF Thomas Krick Jr 4.0 1/268 GSw Catherine Krueger Jr 4.0 1/268 GTF April Kruse Jr 4.0 1/268 BTF/FB Liam Kruse Jr 4.0 1/268 BTe Joe Largen Sr /273 BXC/BTF Alex Main Sr /273 WR Jesse Malmkar Jr 3.8 8/268 BBB Gus Mattern Sr 4.0 1/273 WR Aaron McCarthy Jr 3.6 1/268 VB Claire McDermott Sr /273 GTe Bridget McKeegan Sr /273 SB Maddie Noecker Jr /268 GTe Rylie O Meara Jr 4.0 1/268 GTe Emily Pfeifer Sr /273 BTF Matt Pham Jr 4.0 1/268 SB Emily Pick Jr 4.0 1/268 BBB Chad Quigley Sr /273 GTF Megan Quigley Jr /268 FB Jack Rice Sr 4.0 1/273 BGo Roger Sack Jr 3.8 1/268 GBB Kennedy Sander Sr /273 BBB Marcus Sanders Sr /273 BSo Alec Schafers Jr /268 GSw Reagan Scott Jr /268 GBB Briahtia Sebek Sr /273 GSo/SB Morgan Shipley Jr 4.0 1/268 GTF/GBB Maddie Simon Sr 3.6 1/273 BSw Aric Soukup Sr /273 FB/BBB Joe Stara Sr /273 VB Meghan Straub Sr /273 BSo Adam Szatko Sr /273 GTF/VB Indy Talken Sr 4.0 1/268 GSw Anna Tetherow Sr /273 GSo Nicole Timm Sr /273 BSw Max Vandenhul Sr /273 VB Kaitlin VanLoon Sr /273 GSw Megan Wackel Jr /268 BTe Landon Warner Sr 4.0 1/273 GSo Kyra Werner Sr 3.7 5/273 BTF/BXC Jared Yost Jr 4.0 1/268 BGo Nick Zeplin Sr /273 GSw Hannah Zuercher Sr /273

10 Alumni Office/ BOLT 2015 Alumni Office Visit [click Alumni ]. Kristin (Edwards) Heath 91 is Pius X s Alumni Director and may be contacted at kristin.heath@piusx.net or (402) ext Alumni T-Shirts - Summer Blow-Out Special: $6 Get them while you can; we only have 23 t-shirts available: two XL regular fit and 21 fitted t-shirts in a variety of sizes. Visit or contact the Alumni Office. Alumni & Friends of Pius X Homecoming Tailgate Party Friday, September 11 Join us at 5:30 p.m. under the yellow and white striped tent just west of the school for GREAT fun, food and beverages. Free will donations will be gladly accepted. There will be games and face tattoos for kids and possibly a bounce house. Kickoff will be at 7 p.m. against Ralston at Aldrich Field. Volunteers are needed to help set up, serve, and clean up. Student volunteers are also needed to give school tours. To volunteer, contact Kristin Heath at (402) or kristin.heath@piusx.net. Your support of Pius X High School is very appreciated! Class Reunions Visit [Alumni - Reunion]. All Honor Year Class Reunions - Saturday, August 8 If you graduated in a year that ends in 0 OR 5, please join us for our 4th All Honor Year Reunion starting off with the 5th Annual ThunderBOLT Fun Run on Saturday August 8, school tours, Mass and a social reception with light appetizers and a cash bar at Pius X High School on Saturday, and the Friends of Pius X Appreciation Reception and Athletic Hall of Fame on Sunday August 9. Individual class reunions may still be held on Friday and/or Saturday of this weekend in August or any other date of your class choice. Each honor year committee is asked to make a trifold poster board representing the class and days spent at Pius X to be displayed at various Alumni events ThunderBOLT Fun Run - Saturday, August 8 Registration is open, and there is still time to sign up. Please consider joining us for the 5th Annual Family Fun Run on Saturday, August 8, for a 1-mile or 5K walk/run regardless of age or running experience. Help us to make this our best year yet and support the ThunderBOLT Fun Run Endowment. To volunteer on the day of the event, please contact Kristin Heath or go to the SignUpGenius link at: For registration details and more information, please visit Alumni Department Is On Facebook & LinkedIn Visit us at and/or [Lincoln Pius X Alumni]. Keep Us Updated In The Alumni Office Send us news that you d like to share with your classmates such as a graduation, marriage, new baby, new job, etc. Plan Your Reunion For Next Year Today kristin.heath@piusx.net or (402) ext BOLT Years! Saturday, April 23, 2016 The proceeds raised and returned to Pius X from all the BOLT events held the past 30 years has reached $4,893,550 with proceeds from last year used to air-condition the west gym, finish bathroom renovations, and support Booster Club activities. This could not happen without our volunteers. Please consider being a part of this very fun and exciting event. Contact BOLT Director Deb Schulte at deb.schulte@piusx.net.

11 Pius X Foundation 11 The Pius X Foundation Michelle Birkel is the Director of the Pius X Foundation. If you would like to make a donation or have any questions, please contact the office at (402) or michelle.birkel@piusx.net. Invitation Forms Due For Founders & Grandparents Day Friday, September 4 The day will be celebrated Thursday, October 1, with Mass after 2nd Period and refreshments following. Invitation forms are available at [Development/Support Pius X - Foundation - Events] or in the school office. Questions? Contact the Pius X Foundation at (402) Fund For Pius X Keeps Tuition Affordable The Fund for Pius X and Pius X Foundation endowment will distribute over $882,000 to the school s general operating budget for the school year. This amount includes over $75,000 that will be allocated for scholarships and for direct funding for specific programs through endowed funds. Last year, we asked for your support for the Fund for Pius X, and you answered the call. Pius X parents gave more than $165,000. Your gifts, combined with that of alumni, parents of alumni, businesses, faculty, staff and friends gave more than $560,000 through the Fund for Pius X. You have protected the future of Pius X and Catholic education in Lincoln for years to come. Thank you. Propelr Revolutionizing SCRIP with ONE CARD! Propelr is a reloadable Visa Prepaid card that comes with our Pius X logo on it. Each time you use your Propelr card at a participating merchant, a percentage of the transaction will be donated to Pius X. Some merchants are donating up to 15%! For more information, visit or contact the Pius X Foundation office at (402) Official Pius X Facebook Page This page welcomes our Pius X community to daily information and news about our school. Like us on Facebook at Pius X Teachers Receives Strong Support through Give To Lincoln Day - submitted by Deb Hoge - Alumni, parents, and friends showed strong support for Pius X teachers during Give To Lincoln Day 2015 on May 28th, a one-day philanthropic event. Give To Lincoln Day, sponsored by the Lincoln Community Foundation, raised more than $3.26 million dollars for non-profit organizations in Lincoln and Lancaster County. The funds raised by the Pius X Foundation will be used to retain and recruit high quality teachers. Pius X is working to ensure that teacher salaries are competitive by bringing salaries to 90% (aggregate) of Lincoln Public Schools. The Pius X Foundation ended the day placing first on the leader board for both the largest number of online donors as well as the highest dollar amount raised online. In total, Pius X raised more than $250,000. This included online and offline gifts ($135,000), as well as $5,000 in matching gifts from an anonymous donor ($5,000) and the Bishop Flavin Fund/Joy of the Gospel Campaign ($0,000). Qualifying donations helped Pius X claim a share of matching challenge funds sponsored by the Lincoln Community Foundation and the Give To Lincoln Day sponsors (nearly $13,000). "I am so grateful for all of the support Pius X received on Give To Lincoln Day and would like to extend my thanks to the Lincoln Community Foundation and their sponsors for making this day possible," commented Fr. Jim Meysenburg, Pius X's Chief Administrative Officer. "Pius X and its students are blessed to have an amazing group of teachers, and I am excited to be able to continue working toward the goal of increasing salaries. I am committed to ensuring that our teachers are fairly compensated for their work and their dedication." Pius X is still accepting donations to support Pius X and its faculty. Checks can be made out and sent to the Pius X Foundation, Attn: Give to Lincoln Day, 6000 A St., Lincoln, NE, 685. Safe and secure donations can also be made online at (click Donate Now button).

12 Pius X Foundation 12 Pius X to Celebrate Catholic Education, Alumni, and Donor Support - submitted by Deb Hoge August 8-9 is jam-packed with events, reunions and honors to celebrate the rich history and strong support of alumni and friends of Pius X High School. The weekend will include a fun run, alumni reunion, a donor appreciation reception, and an induction ceremony to celebrate Pius X s athletic accomplishments. More information on the weekend events including RSVP and registration information can be found at or by contacting the Pius X Foundation at (402) Dr. Mary (Anderson) Case 67 Joe & Agnes Hanigan ThunderBOLT Fun Run The 5th annual ThunderBOLT Fun Run will kick off the weekend at Holmes Lake Park on Saturday morning, August 8. Running and walking enthusiasts of all ages are encouraged to join Pius X for a family-friendly 1-mile walk/run or a competitive 5K. Prizes will be awarded in the 5K for the top three male and female runners, as well as for the top male and female finishers in each age division. Prizes will also be awarded for best reunion class participation and to the individual with the most outrageous show of green & gold spirit. The early registration discount for the ThunderBOLT Fun Run ends July 24. Participants may register online at Coach Bill Inbody, Tom Yax, Jere Carey, Jules VanDersarl, Joe Herrod All Honor Year Reunion In addition to individual class activities, an All Honor Year Reunion will be held on Saturday, August 8, for the Pius X honor classes (years ending in 0 and 5) and any Pius X or Cathedral alumni who have already celebrated their 50th class reunion. The afternoon and evening will include school tours at 3 p.m. and Mass in the school s chapel at 4 p.m. The Pius X alumni department and the Pius X Foundation also will host a reception from 5-7 p.m. During a short program, Cathedral alumni and Pius X alumni will be honored as members of the school s Golden Thunderbolt Club. Don C. Kelley Charlie Burda Tom Melby Phil Breitfelder Paul Kastl Chris Wicham Friends of Pius X Appreciation Reception The annual Friends of Pius X Appreciation Reception will be held on Sunday, August 9, from 2-4 p.m. The event honors bennikki (Colson) Harrington efactors for their support of Pius X through their time, talent and treasure. At approximately 3 p.m., the Pius X Foundation will have a short presentation that will honor this year s Distinguished Stewardship and Outstanding Alumna award honorees. Joe and Agnes Hanigan of Lincoln will be honored as Distinguished Stewards, and Dr. Mary (Anderson) Case 67 of Washington will be named the 2015 Outstanding Alumna. Bob Lane Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony The weekend will conclude with former-student athletes and a beloved coach being honored with induction into the school s recently established Hall of Fame. The reception and awards ceremony will be held following the Friends of Pius X Appreciation Reception on Sunday, August 9, beginning at approximately 4:30 p.m. The second annual class of inductees includes three athletes, one coach, and one team award. Those being honored are Chris Wickham '64, Paul Kastl '98, Nikki (Colson) Harrington '00, Coach Don Kelley, and the 57/59 Golf team (Bob Lane, Charlie burda, Phil Breitfelder, Tom Melby, Bill Inbody, Tom Yax, Jere Carey, Jules VanDersarl, and Joe Herrod). Please RSVP your attendance by July 30th.

13 Pius X Foundation 13 Wish List for Pius X *Tax Deductible* Thanks to the generosity of parents, alumni and friends of Pius X, more than $24,000 in donations to the Teachers Wish List was received during the school year. These gifts have impacted our students and staff in a big way! New items/needs have been added to start the school year. The current wish list is available anytime at [Development/Support - Wish List - Teacher s Wish List]. You may make a tax-deductible donation online at simply click the Donate Now button. * Updated * Wish List Athletic Department Storage shed next to baseball field to store baseball equipment $1,000 Update PA system/maintenance of sound system at football field $1,000-$2,500 Chair Rack $750-$1,000 Equipment for Weight Room $500 Replace scoreboard at football field $,000+ ipad for golf program $900 Golf cart with flatbed for use by Athletic Trainer $3,500 Sideline water pump $1,0 Band (Concert & General Program) New Uniforms for Marching Band (200) $90,000 Vibraphone $4,200 Band (Athletic) Sousaphones (2) $3,500 Melophones (2-4) $1,850 Stadium Snare Stands (4) $200 Tenor Drum Stands (2) $200 Stadium Bass Drum Stands (4) $2 English Department Additional novels for American Literature class $500-$750 New novels for Freshman Literature Circles $500-$00 CD s for senior Language Arts class $130 1 SMART document camera for writing lab $850 Faculty Send teachers to conference for professional development $1,350/person Fine Arts Large Stand Music Cart (2) $450 each / $900 total Move & Store Chair Racks (2) $335 each / $670 total Startup costs for Madrigal Dinner costumes, trees, and props $3,000 Foreign Language Department Children s Spanish Story or Chapter Books for ages 8-14 any donation Idiom Bookmarks - Class Incentive $11.95 Eye Spy - Hands On (3) $37.95 each Conversation Cards $25.95 Poster- las emociones $16.50 Food Sets with Activity Packet $95 DVD Children of the Earth $39.95 Spy Rabbit (movie download) $5.99 Spy Rabbit (activity packet download) $4.99 Novels for Spanish Literature Class (42) $500 Stickers & Construction Paper for Class Projects $50-$0 Birthday Pencils to hand out to Students $50 Guidance Office ipads for student use in Guidance Office (4) (college applications, registering for ACT/SAT, completing scholarship applications) Funding toward Ambassador Program (activities to promote acceptance and kindness among the student body) $900 each / $3,200 total any donation Journalism Nikon D7000 Camera + Nikon Lens $1,235 Maintenance Department Welding Machine to fix Desks any donation Math Department Funds for Summer Work on Curriculum Development $0 per person/per day Class Set of TI-84 Calculators (30) $3,570 Baritones (4) $2,300 each / $9,200 total Bass Clarinet (1) $2,0 Baritone Saxophone (1) $4,0 Site License for IXL Math Practice Software Sheet Music $60-$125 Donation to Band Endowment any amount ipads with Smart Music Program (3) $728 each / $2,184 total $600/year Class Set of ipads $,000 New Chairs for Labs in Rooms 206 & 208 $1,200 Start-Up Funds for an Economics Course $1,500 Religion Vestment Hangars 22 (20) Remote Presenters (5) $4.25 each / $85 total $30 each / $150 total Yearbook Nikon D7000 camera + Nikon lens $1,235 Professional Photography Lessons for Yearbook and Journalism students $200 Youth Ministry Department Funding for Campus Ministry Retreat Thank You $55/student

14 Pius X Foundation 14 Courtesy of Yearbook Courtesy of Yearbook Courtesy of Patty Richard Courtesy of Susan Kelly Courtesy of Yearbook Courtesy of Yearbook Matching Gifts Provide Significant Funding for Pius X Matching gifts allow you to double or even triple the impact of your gift through the help of your employer. Matching gifts made last year to the Fund for Pius X, Pius X High School, Booster Club, BOLT, and/or the Pius X Foundation provided more than $45,000 in additional funding. If you or your spouse are employed by a matching gift company, your gift could be worth more than you think. Please check with your personnel office to find out if your employer or your spouse s employer offers a matching gift program. If a matching gift is an option, please enclose a completed matching gift form with your personal gift remittance and we ll do the rest! Every gift, no matter the amount, is vital to the long term, financial stability of Pius X High School and our ability to keep tuition affordable for every family. Contact your Human Resources Department for a matching gift form today. If you need additional information or assistance, please contact the Pius X Foundation at (402) or Michelle Birkel at michelle.birkel@piusx.net. AIG, Inc. Allstate Amgen American Express Ameritas Life Insurance Co. Amoco Anadarko Petroleum Corp. * Aquatech Wash AT&T Services, Inc. Bank of America Bank of New York Bank of the West Becton Dickinson & Co. Bemis Co., Inc. * Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Nebraska Boeing Company Bracco Diagnostics Inc. Bunge North America Foundation Burlington Northern Santa Fe Bucyrus Foundation, Inc. Cardinal Health Chevron Texaco Chicago Trading Company Chicago Tribune Cisco Systems Citigroup Coca Cola Co. ConocoPhillips Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC Country Insurance Financial Services Crane Co. CSG Systems, Inc. Darden Restaurants Foundation Davidson Companies Dell Eaton Corporation EducationQuest Foundation Eli Lilly & Company Foundation Emerson Enterprise Products EOG Resources, Inc. Exxon Mobil First Data Corporation Ford Motor Company Gannett Gap General Electric General Mills General Motors Genentech - NOP Gateway GlaxoSmithKline H & R Block, Inc. Hewlett Packard Co. IBM Corporation J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Kawasaki Kellogg's Lincoln Benefit Life Marsh & McLellan Companies McKesson Corporation * Medtronic Foundation Merck Company Foundation Merrill Lynch Microsoft Corporation Mile High United Way Monsanto Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Motorola Mutual of Omaha Nelnet ** Newmont Mining Corporation New York Life Foundation Nike Inc. Northrop Grumman Novartis PacifiCorp PepsiCo Foundation Pfizer PIMCO Pioneer Principal Financial Group Prudential Foundation RBC Wealth Management Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation Sara Lee Corporation Shell Oil Company * Sprint State Farm Companies Good Neighbor Grant Program SYSCO Takeda Textron The Pentair Foundation * Travelers Community Connections The Stanley Works (Senior Technologies) Time Warner Truist Connect Union Pacific Corporation United Way of the Midlands UPS U.S. Bancorp Verizon Foundation Wachovia Wal-Mart Wells Fargo Foundation Wyeth *Matches 2:1 **Matches 3:1

15 Calendar 15 August 2015 S M T W Th F S September 2015 S M T W Th F S October 2015 S M T W Th F S November 2015 S M T W Th F S December 2015 S M T W Th F S January 2016 S M T W Th F S February 2016 S M T W Th F S March 2016 S M T W Th F S April 2016 S M T W Th F S May 2016 S M T W Th F S * ALL MONDAY MORNINGS BEGIN AT 9 AM FOR PLC TIME. * DETENTION ON MONDAY IS 8:15 AM RATHER THAN 7:15 AM. July Deadline for online locker/parking registration August Pictures/Lockers/Schedules 8 Thunderbolt Fun Run 8 am All Honor Year Reunion 3-7 pm 9 Friends of Pius Reception Hall of Fame Induction Football/Softball/Golf/Tennis begin 12 Mandatory New Parent Meeting New Teacher In-service 13 Faculty In-service 14 Faculty In-service 16 9th Grade Retreat 6-9 pm 17 9th Grade Retreat 8 am-noon Lincoln Teachers Mass 9:30 am Faculty In-service Cross Country & Volleyball begin Mandatory New Parent Meeting 18 Faculty In-service First Day of School 9 am All-School Mass/Class Meetings 21 Fall Kickoff 7 pm 24 Open House 6 pm September NO SCHOOL (Labor Day) Picture Re-takes 7:30 am 11 Homecoming Game 12 Homecoming Dance (8:30-11pm) 21 1st Quarter Progress Reports Due Catholic College Fair (8-9 am) 22 Pro-Life Day 30 Noon Dismissal (Periods 4-8) Parent/Teacher Conferences 2-5 pm & 6-9 pm October Noon Dismissal (Periods 1-3) Founders/Grandparents Day Mass (after period 2) Parent/Teacher Conferences 2-5 pm & 6-9 pm 2 NO SCHOOL 4 Vocal Music Concert 3 pm 11 Diocesan Teachers Honor Night 12 NO SCHOOL (Diocesan Institute) 13 ASPIRE Testing for Freshmen & Sophomores (8am-1:30pm) Retreat Day for Juniors NO SCHOOL (Grade 12) Faculty In-service 15 Fall Play 7 pm 16 1st Quarter Ends Fall Play 7 pm 17 Fall Play 7 pm 18 Fall Play 2 pm 28 NO SCHOOL Faculty contract day November Performances 3 pm 2 All Souls Day Mass 9:20 am 8 Fund for Pius Phone-A-Thon 9 Fund for Pius Phone-A-Thon Fund for Pius Phone-A-Thon 11 Fall Athletic Recognition Home School General Meeting 7 pm 16 Winter Sports Begin 2nd Quarter Progress Reports Due 21 FALL Retreat (through Nov 22) 23 Junior High Honor Choir 25 NO SCHOOL Faculty Retreat (8 am-noon) 26 NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break) 27 NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break) 30 Seniors/Parents FAFSA Mtg. 6 pm Juniors/Parents College Mtg. 7 pm December Advent Service 6 Choir Concert 3 pm 8 NO SCHOOL (Immaculate Conception) 11 Advent Service 13 Band Concert 2 pm 16 Final Exams 8:15-11:40 am (Periods 1-3) 17 Final Exams 8:15-11:40 am (Periods 4-6) 18 Final Exams 8:15-:40 am (Periods 7-8) NO SCHOOL December 21-January 4 NSAA Activities Moratorium Dec School Calendar January Faculty In-service Day 5 Testing Day Seniors NO SCHOOL Juniors 8:15-11:30 am Sophomores Retreat Freshmen NO SCHOOL 6 Epiphany Mass 9:30 am 18 NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King Day) Teacher Contract Day 23 Winter Formal 8:30-11 pm 31 Catholic Schools Week begins February Benefit Concert 7 pm 8 3rd Quarter Progress Reports Due New Student Orientation 7 pm Ash Wednesday Mass 9:30 am Noon Dismissal (Periods 1-3) Parent/Teacher Conferences 2-5 pm & 6-8 pm 11 Noon Dismissal (Periods 4-8) Parent/Teacher Conferences 2-6 pm 12 NO SCHOOL 15 NO SCHOOL (President s Day) Teacher Contract Day NHS Honors Night 7:30 pm Lenten Service 21 Band Concert 2 pm 26 Lenten Service 29 Spring Sports begin March Lenten Service 6 Choir Lenten Concert 3 pm 3rd Quarter Ends Lenten Service 11 NO SCHOOL 17 Spring Musical 7 pm 18 Lenten Service Spring Musical 7pm Alumni Basketball Tournament Spring Musical 7 pm Alumni Basketball Tournament 20 Spring Musical 2 pm 24 Easter Break begins 30 Classes resume Easter Mass 9:30 am April Senior Retreat Grades 9-11 attend classes 13 Spring Athletic Signing 4th Quarter Progress Reports 16 Prom 21 Noon Dismissal (Faculty Meeting in afternoon) 22 NO SCHOOL 23 BOLT 25 Awards Night 7 p.m. May Choir Concert 3pm Band Concert 7 pm 2 May Crowning Mass 5 NO SCHOOL (Ascension Thursday) 16 Senior/Parent Mass & Breakfast 9:30 am-12:30 pm 17 Senior Finals (Periods 5-8) 18 Senior Finals (Periods 1-4) 22 Graduation - Lied Center 1:30 pm 23 Final Exams 8:15-11:30 am (Per 6-8) 24 Final Exams 8:15-11:30 am (Per 3-5) 25 Final Exams 8:15-:30 am (Per 1-2) Last Revised on 7/15/2015

16 Bell Schedules 16 BELL SCHEDULES Regular Schedule Monday PLC Schedule 1 8: :45 1 9: :37 2 8: :35 2 9:42 -- : 3 9:40 -- :25 3 : :01 4 : : : :43 5a 11: :43 5a 11: : 5b 11: :07 5b 12: -- 12:33 5c 12: :31 5c 12: :56 5d 12: :55 5d 12: : 6 1: :45 6 1: :01 7 1: :35 7 2: :43 8 2: :25 8 2: :25 Mass Schedule Prayer Service Schedule 1 8: :35 1 8: :41 2 8: :15 2 8: :27 Mass 9:20 -- :25 Service 9: :55 3 : :05 3 :00 -- : : -- 11:45 4 : :27 5a 11: :13 5a 11: :55 5b 12: :37 5b 11: : 5c 12: :01 5c 12: -- 12:43 5d 1: :25 5d 12: :07 6 1: :05 6 1: :53 7 2: -- 2:45 7 1: :39 8 2: :25 8 2: :25 Afternoon Assembly Pep Rally 1 8: :35 1 8: :42 2 8: :15 2 8: :29 3 9: :55 3 9:34 -- :16 4 :00 -- :35 4 : :03 5a : :03 5a 11: :30 5b 11: :27 5b 11: :53 5c 11: :51 5c 11: :16 5d 11: :15 5d 12: : : : : :26 Assembly 1: :05 7 1: :13 7 2: -- 2:45 8 2: :00 8 2: :25 Noon Dismissal Finals Schedule(Day 1 & 2) 1 8: :25 Test 1 8: :05 2 8: :55 Test 2 9: -- :15 3 9: :25 Test 3 : :25 4 9: :55 5 :00 -- :25 Finals Schedule(Day 3) 6 :30 -- :55 Test 1 8: : : :25 Test 2 9: -- : : :55

17 Booster Club Pius X Booster Club Thanks You For Your Support Many thanks to the Pius X Booster Club members! Your support and volunteer efforts continue to have a tremendous impact on the success of our school. If you haven't joined the Booster Club yet, please visit [Activities/Athletics - Booster Club - Membership Form] or pick up a membership form in the school office. GOLD LEVEL - $500 OR MORE Andrew & Carin Appleget CHI Health - St. Elizabeth Dick Smith Solutions Scott & Jane Felber Terry & Lisa Heimes Jimmy John s Gourmet Sandwiches James & Amy Pelowski K-9 Bed Bug Detection of Nebraska Stockwell Pharmacy Tim & Jenny Stonehocker GREEEN LEVEL - $200 - $499 Ron & Becki Ackermann Rod & Michele Arndt Mark & Debbie Arneson Amy & Lance Chesley Greg & Kim Coffey Chuck & Patti Fricke Stephen & Tori Hupf Tim & DaNay Kalkowski Todd & Anne Marie Lardenoit Rex & Karen Largen Joe & Ruthie Maguire Michael & Laura Messineo Harlan Milder Mike & Toni Montanez Tom & Jennifer Nottlemann Tom & Peggy Reisher Patrick & Sharon Spethman Harvey & Laura Swanson Chuck & Cathy Turner Dean & Christe VanLoon BLACK LEVEL - $0 - $9 Curtis & Michele Abendroth Derek & Kim Aldridge John & Tasha Arrigo Jeff & Nancy Asselin Mark & Michelle Aylor Sean & Stephanie Barry Ryan & Christy Beckman Gene Brake Jon & Deonne Bruning Steve & Tricia Burt James & Jan Coy Randy & Brenda Deahn Tim & LuAnn Dougherty Paul & Mindy Edwards Steve & Jaime Engstrom Bob & Shelley Farber Eddie & Connie Guerra Russ & Jill Hegert Jim & Lois Heibel Phil & Ann Hovis Paul & Gail Illich Chad & Cheryl Kearns Joe & Deb Kerr Chuck & Kaye Kreikemeier Dan & Susan Krick Roger & Michele Maly Brent & Tosha Mansheim Pat & Beth McCabe Dan & Angie Meyer John & Kelly Ann Morehouse Jimmer & Susan Noel Michael & Ginger O Donnell John & Jody Olsson Paul & Trish Petersen Jay & Cindy Pieper Ryan & Becky Pollock Chris & Teresa Raun Rich & Mary Beth Rice Bryan & Doris Robertson Mike & Ruth Royse Kevin & Heidi Schieuer Mark & Cindy Schilmoeller Tim & Geri Shipley Ed & Elaine Simpson Kevin & Chananne Slepicka Loran & Julie Stara Bill & Kim Straub Matt & Joan Tasler Jim & Juli Townsend Tom & Sandra Wieser Bert & Sue Wilkinson Jim & Connie Wilson WHITE LEVEL - $25 - $99 Steve & Lisa Andersen Jim & Julie Angele Tim & Gaylene Aylward Jon & Ann Baker Rob & Koni Barie Jim & Kristi Bertrand Todd & Cheryl Boeve Clint & Teresa Boothe Dave & Kelly Brakenhoff Jim & Judy Brichacek Dave & Pru Brokaw Brent & Tamara Bunz Jay Casteel Brian Cecava Michelle Champoux Bob & Becky Codr Kurt & Patty Daberkow Nolan & Ashley DeWispelare Pat & Rhonda Dodson Paul & Hillary Dodson Shane & Ann Dolph Jeff & Kim Dostal Anne Driewer Tony & Tamera Dworak Michael & Elizabeth Fitzgerald Cindy Foy Jim & Karen Francis Matt & Mary Kay Gillan Kevin & Jenny Goodban Mary Goodwater Joann Grosserode Matt & Stacy Gutschenritter Marty & Christina Habrock Dave & Carol Hall Joe Hames Jim & Teresa Hansen Gary & Kimberly Harper Kurt & Mary Heimbrecht Michael & Monica Henkenius Scott & Karen Hooper Duane & Mary Hugo Dave & Kate Jarecke Marty & Betty Johnson Terry & Patty Jones Craig & Natalie Keaschall Darrell & Kay Keating Joe & Susan Kelly Jerome & Jaime Kerkman Joe & Deb Kerr Sue Kirkpatrick Larry & Renee Kolbush Mike & Ann Kotopka Don & Lisa Laurell Mike & Michelle Liesch Kyle & Dorci Mabie Jeff & Kris Maul Keith & Mary McConnell John & Cindy McDermott Mark & Beth McElroy Dave & Mary Beth McWilliams Steve & Colleen Medill Jerry & Carmen Milburn Scott & Michaela Miller Jake Moore Mary Moss Tim & Mary Murphy Magali Napier Kevin & Christy Naumann Mark & Jody Navratil Scott & Jackie Noel Brian & Linda Ohnoutka Ryan & Patty Parker Gerry & Ruth Peirce Kenny & Kris Pfeiffer Robert & Shelly Pick Stacy & Rhonda Plooster Dale & Karen Pribnow Dominic & Mary Pynes Randy & Cara Ramaekers Todd & Renae Reed Eric & Therese Sack David & Kristine Schoening Ronald & Tammie Scholz John & Angie Sjuts Michael & Susan Scott Aaron & Andrea Skaw Douglas & Tracy Smith Paul Smith Steve Sousek Jeff & Kerri Strizek Ron & Kris Swanson Clint & Nancy Taubenheim Tim & Sheila Terrell Dale & Kim Theisen Gary & Chris Timm Rich & Marilyn Twehous Greg & Deana Unger Mike & Cyndi Vestecka Ryan & Jenny Walker Vince & Jennifer Ward Chris & Lori Weskamp Dave & Luann Zastrow Steve & Patty Zeleski Troy & Jenny Zornes Thank you for supporting Pius X! [updated ] 17

18 Booster Club Booster Club Registration Join the Pius X Booster Club and provide vital support for student activities, including music, drama, athletics, dance, cheer, school facility improvements, competition fees, uniforms, travel, equipment, prom, graduation events and more. 18 Member Information Name(s) as they will appear for recognition Address Home Phone Cell Phone #1 Cell Phone #2 #1 #2 Student Grade Student Grade Student Grade Activities Activities Activities Student Grade Activities Please mark all that apply: Parent Faculty/Staff Alumni Pius X Supporter Membership Levels Please check one of the following levels. GOLD - $500 or more Includes one year of advertising on the LCD screen in the gym. Ads are shown at events, appear multiple times per event and reach more than 500 per event. Please check one: contact me about an ad no ad is necessary GREEN - $200 or more BLACK - $0 or more WHITE - $25 or more Volunteer Opportunities I want to help with concessions. Please contact me. I want to help with Booster Club special projects. Please contact me. Please send form to: Pius X Booster Club 6000 A Street Lincoln, NE 685 Booster Club use: Check # Amount Date Deposited Thank you for supporting Pius X! Please contact the Booster Club Board with any questions, ideas or funding proposals at (402) or boosterclub@piusx.net. Registration Form Updated

19 Food Service Food Service Tini Van-Oehlertz, M.S., R.D. manages and operates the Food Service Program for Pius X. Contact her at (402) or Deposits For Food Service Accounts The kiosk in the Commons will open Friday, August 7. It does not accept bills larger than $20. Deposits of checks and cash are accepted in the front office. Be sure to indicate the student s name on all checks and ask for a receipt. There is a fee for deposits at Questions? Contact Karen Francis at karen.francis@piusx.net or (402) Monitor Food Service MySchoolBucks.com Even if your family does not use this site to deposit money, parents are encouraged to create a secure online account to follow their students purchase history. Special Diet Meals If your student has a medical diagnosis that requires a modified menu, please contact Tini Van-Oehlertz, M.S., R.D. at (402) or tini.van-oehlertz@piusx.net. A medical statement form with your physician s signature is required. Carbohydrates Listed On The Web The carbohydrate (CHO ) counts in grams per serving are listed at [Current Menus]. If you are unable to obtain them on the web, please contact Tini Van-Oehlertz, R.D. Breakfast Served Monday-Friday Breakfast is served 7-8 a.m. (seniors 7- a.m.). Daily hot breakfast items are listed on the menu. A reimbursable breakfast must contain at least three items. One of the items must be a serving of fruit. Regular Schedule 5A 11:20 a.m. - 11:43 a.m. 5B 11:43 a.m. - 12:07 p.m. 5C 12:07 p.m. - 12:31 p.m. 5D 12:31 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. Service After School (S.A.S.) p.m. Déjà vu entrées are $1.00 or less. Meatless Menus Featured On Fridays Although meatless meals are not required outside of Lent, it is a way to sacrifice together and fulfill the obligation of doing penance on Friday throughout the year. Fresh Produce Welcome We would appreciate any of your gardening surplus, especially tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and zucchini. Thanks for sharing with our students. Need Help With Food For An Event? Remember to call on the Pius X Food Service Program for any needs for food, whether it is a dessert or full meal, for a sport, club, activity, banquet, or event. Contact Tini Van-Oehlertz, R.D. Stop the Cravings! Eat Right! The kids are asleep and you have a great movie lined up to watch. The craving hits: Chocolate. Now. Does it matter that you ve stuck to healthy eating all week? No. Chocolate! Or that you haven t consumed chocolate in weeks? Chocolate! Chocolate! The craving grows stronger every second. Resistance is futile, and soon you re digging around a cupboard for the bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips you bought for baking emergencies. Soon after, competing feelings of relief, guilt and remorse begin to swirl around your mind. Crisis averted or was it Pandora s box opened? Some dieters may believe a craving an intense desire for a certain food is a signal their bodies need the nutrients that food provides. A craving for chocolate, for example, would signal a physiologic need for more antioxidants. However, a bowl of red beans, which is higher in antioxidants than chocolate, would better meet that supposed physiological need: yet beans are low on the craving scale. What happens when your cravings become overwhelming and lead to overindulgence and feelings of guilt? When people follow overly restrictive diets or completely cut out groups of foods, cravings can become more intense and can lead to a vicious cycle of indulging, overeating and guilt. A diet that allows small amounts of foods you enjoy even high-fat, high-calorie foods will be easier to maintain since you not eliminating that food outright from your life. If you sometimes crave chocolate, keep some dark chocolate on hand. Dark Chocolate contains phytochemicals that may aid in the prevention of heart disease and may decrease the effects of sugar on your teeth. But enjoy it in moderation. Calories do add up. When looking for dark chocolate, read the label to make sure that cacao is the first ingredient on the list rather than sugar. Here are other tips for handling food cravings. Put your cravings off. Tell yourself you ll deal with the craving in 20 minutes. Food cravings are typically short-lived, and while the desire for chips, chocolate or cake feels overwhelming now, it will wane, especially if you can find a healthier food substitute or distract yourself. Choose alternatives for your cravings. Yearn for potato chips? Buy a brand that s low-fat or fat-free. Desire something crunchy? Skip the chips: try fruit or a salad packed with crisp greens and veggies. Want something sweet? How about baking an apple or roasting some veggies? Roasting brings out the sweetness in many foods. Buy single service items you crave. Instead of buying a whole box of cookies, says Thayer, buy just one cookie from a specialty bakeshop. Schedule your snacks. Plan for nutritious snacks to prevent between-meal hunger. Keep portable, healthy snacks in your desk, back pack or car. Take a walk, work on a hobby or call a friend. Thayer points out that what you really may be craving is social support. A chat with a sympathetic friend can get you through a tough craving. Keep a craving journal. Note the time of day your craving appeared, how long it lasted, the food you craved and how you handled the situation. Thayer says you ll start noticing patterns so you can be better prepared to handle cravings in the future. Source: Academy of Nutrition/Dietetics