Fr. James Meysenburg
The 2024 Distinguished Stewardship Award is presented to Father James Meysenburg in recognition of his extraordinary generosity in sharing his time, talent, and treasure with Pius X and our community.
Beginning the year, school policies, and volunteer opportunities
When considering opportunities to volunteer, please remember the words of St. Thomas Aquinas, “without work, it is impossible to have fun”. All volunteer efforts provide opportunities for students to more fully enjoy student life at Pius X.
New teachers this school year at Pius X
Fr. Dale Allder ’13 Fr. Dale Allder was born and raised in Lincoln. He was a member of St. Peter parish growing up, and attended school there through 8th grade. Afterward, he attended Pius X and graduated as part of the Class of 2013. Fr. Allder studied chemical engineering for a year at UNL and then
The school year as part of the journey
The summer months are at a point where parents and students begin to come to a serious realization that the school year will be here soon.
Spreading the love – and mulch – of service on their campus
Students in our National Honor Society really earned their service hours earlier this hot and humid week by pulling weeds, spreading mulch and much more on the grounds of our school. A huge thank you to the students (and the NHS sponsor and supporting staff) for keeping our campus beautiful!
Roberto (Bob) and Connie Munguia Scholarship
Connie was born in Greeley, Colorado but was raised in a small town (Gilcrest) five miles from Bob’s family farm. Bob and Connie knew each other during High School and just celebrated 52 years of marriage in February, 2024. Early on in their marriage, Connie worked various jobs, including a few years working at BNSF
Jeanie Kenkel ’98
Jeanie has been a registered nurse in mental health for 16 years and finished her master’s degree in nursing in 2022 and is now a psychiatric nurse practitioner. She is an independent contractor with My Catholic Doctor and can see residents of Nebraska and Iowa. https://mycatholicdoctor.com/resources/doctors/jeanie-kenkel-pmhnpbc/
Orchestra
The Orchestra is for students in any grade who play an orchestral string instrument such as Violin, Viola, Cello, or Bass. The emphasis of this class is placed on playing fundamentals, growth of technical abilities, musicianship, and rehearsal skills. This ensemble will play a variety of orchestral music from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods
Students receiving new scholarships, plus an update on OSN
Today is the official day the new Opportunity Scholarships Act (LB1402) becomes law! Much work has gone into this effort, building on the success of LB 753 from the 2023 session. Pius X has 44 students already receiving aid from Opportunity Scholarships Nebraska (OSN) to attend our school this upcoming year. There are still more
Carly Abel ’20 and Gage Campbell ’22
Carly Abel ’20 and Gage Campbell ’22 were married at Saint John the Apostle Church by Rev. Lyle Johnson in Lincoln, NE on May 11, 2024. Carly is finishing her degree in Medical Laboratory Science at UNMC. Gage is finishing his degree in Plants and Landscaping and working at UNL.
