Thunderbolt Timeline
Students in Kayla Boellstorff’s Physical Science class were measuring kinetic and potential energy of a golf ball using different heights. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion possessed by the golf ball as it travels, while potential energy is the stored energy it gains or loses based on its position relative to the ground at …
Thunderbolt student-athletes were honored for having committed and signed to play a sport in college. More student-athletes in the Class of 2024 will be honored at a similar event in the spring. Treyson Anderson Parents – Michelle Johnson and Dan AndersonCollegiate Sport – BasketballCollege Choice – North Dakota State University—Fargo, North DakotaConference Affiliation –Summit LeagueDivision …
Fr. Asitha handed out Word on Fire Bibles Vol. 1 to his students today in Freshman Theology. The bibles are a donation (thank you!), and every student over the past few years has received one. What is special about these bibles? From the Word on Fire Catholic Ministries website … “The mission of this Bible …
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NOTE: Some of these images may be disturbing to the eye. No students were harmed during this school lab lesson. Using dye, glue, tissue, coffee grounds and various other materials, Jenna Steenson’s Anatomy & Physiology class were creating some very realistic wounds, just in time for Halloween!
Anatomy & Physiology students are learning all about the integumentary system (the skin) and how it heals. Teacher Jenna Steenson invited Christopher Darst, who works in cardiothoracic surgery as a PA at the Nebraska Heart Hospital. Sharing his knowledge, Darst showed students how to apply different types of sutures, as well as share stories and pictures …
Students in John Cox’s Physics class had to show an inventive way to measure 60 seconds. Working in small groups they displayed their timers in class this week and tested how accurate they were.
The Marching Band refused to yield… The Thunderbolt Marching Band received a Superior Rating at the 2023 NSBA State Marching Contest for the third year in a row and 6th overall. (1987, 2014, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023)!!! Congratulations Rolling Thunder!
Pius X has hired Keith Henggeler as its next baseball coach. Henggeler graduated from Pius X in 2004 where he set team records for most singles and doubles in a season and earned numerous post-season awards for the Thunderbolts. He played junior college baseball and in independent leagues before injuries cut his career short. He …
Les étudiants avec style! Students in Stephanie Werner’s French II classes wrapped up their clothing unit with a fashion show using lots of descriptive adjectives. Bon travail!
Our students are busy applying for college today! Students can get help from area college admissions counselors, as well as their own school counselors. The event is part of a statewide Apply2College Campaign sponsored by EducationQuest Foundation.
Students in AP Environmental Science have been determining the physical properties of different soils. Using soil samples from a corn field, a creek and garden soils they are researching soil texture by feel and measuring percentage proportion of the soils content. Lori Watson is the teacher.
Students in Textiles, Clothing and Design class are hard at work on their projects, practicing their skills such as hand and machine sewing, pattern design and cutting and embroidery. The teacher is Amy Shonka.
Students Jenna Steenson’s Anatomy & Physiology class are trying to keep alive Homer Simpson. To do so, they are using what they’ve learned about homeostasis. Maintaining body temperature, water quantity, and electrolyte concentration, they must keep Homer alive for five minutes as his water slowly drains away. Homeostasis is the ability of the body to …
