September 17, 2026

Chemistry lab allows students to self-analyze changes

Advanced Chemistry students put science into practice during an Empirical Formula Lab, created by teacher Joanna Andrews. By heating magnesium in a crucible and analyzing the change in mass, students calculated the empirical formula of magnesium oxide, a great hands-on way to bring chemistry concepts to life.

Tim and Linda Aschoff

Tim and Linda Aschoff grew up in Madison, Nebraska.  They met at St. Leonard’s Catholic Church Sunday school and attended St. Leonard’s Catholic Grade School together.  After graduating from Madison High School, Linda attended Wayne State College where she obtained her teaching degree.  She taught at Mary Our Queen Catholic Grade School in Omaha until

Mary Arth ’61

The 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award is presented in appreciation of Mary (Morrow) Arth ’61, whose exemplary service and leadership in the Lincoln community and Diocese of Lincoln are fulfilling the Pius X High School vision to “Restore All Things in Christ.” Mary graduated from Pius X High School in 1961, and from the University of