Erica Horne
'26
Parents: Rick and Bonnie Horne
School(s) attended K-8: North American Martyrs
Favorite place on campus: The weight room, because it’s a place where I can clear my mind and just focus on my workout. Lifting also gives me a dopamine rush and boosts my confidence.
Activities at Pius X: Track & Field, Softball, Campus Ministry, Campus Ministry Leadership, National Honor Society, French Club, Encounter Group Leader, Discipleship, and Link Crew
What is/was your favorite class at Pius X, and why? French III & IV, because Madame Mills is awesome, learning the language is fun and the activities we do are always entertaining. Strength and Performance with Coach Brill, because I love lifting and nobody else is blasting Whitney Houston at 8:00 am like Coach Brill.
How has your faith journey evolved during your time at our school? Are there particular experiences or programs that have significantly impacted your spiritual growth? I really came to know the Lord at Pius X. Going to Restore, talking to the Campus Ministers, and joining Campus Ministry were all significant parts of my faith journey. I also grew in my faith a lot through preparing and sharing my own testimony at Restore.
What are you most proud of about your time at Pius X? The person I’ve become. Although it isn’t measurable, I feel I’ve become a more joyful, kind, and understanding person over the last four years.
Where are your plans after high school (college, military, job, etc.)? What do you plan to study? I plan to attend Hastings College where I will major in Criminology and be a thrower on the Track & Field team.
Erica Horne
