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VOLUME XI ISSUE 1 | WINTER 2015
Pius News 6-10
Social Justice @ SPX
Student service experiences within the community
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Featured Article: A Story About Life & Death
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Alumni | 20 News
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Set the World Ablaze
Class | 28 Notes
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Around Campus
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In Memoriam
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St. Pius X High School Administrative Team Sister Donna M. Pollard, O.P. Head of School Diane Larsen Academic Dean Jeff Donaruma Dean of Students Allan Minar Director of Finance Mary Linda Portner Director of Advancement Joseph Noonan Director of Facilities Board of Directors Sister Antoinette Carter, O.P. Mrs. Gina Hamala Demny '76 Mr. Timothy Fjeldal, P.C. Mr. Ray Gilliam Mr. Edward Herrera '69 Mrs. Marisa Cruz Hurd '94 Mrs. Andrea Johnson Mrs. Anna Mateja, Vice Chair Mrs. Debra Mouton Mr. Jerry Nevlud '74 Sister Donna M. Pollard, O.P., Ex Officio Mr. Barrett Reasoner, Secretary Ms. Kim Ruth Sister Lavergne Schwender, O.P. Ms. Terrie Sechrist, Chair Mr. Kirby Shanks Mr. John B. Shely Mr. Ramon A. Vitulli, III Board of Trustees Carol Mayes, O.P., Prioress Antoinette Carter, O.P., Vicaress Patricia Casey, O.P., Councilor Julie Grieg, O.P., Councilor Editor Deanna M. Werner Director of Communications
FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
First the bow is bent in study, then the arrow is released in preaching. — Hugh of St-Cher, O.P. , 13th Century
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sk any St. Pius X student to name the Four Pillars of Dominican education and how they practice them, and you will find they have ready answers for prayer, study, community and preaching. At the foundation of our mission are all four of these pillars. We begin and end each school day with prayer, celebrate feasts and solemnities of the Saints, go on retreat, and gather together monthly as an entire school faith community to celebrate the liturgy of the Eucharist. One assumes high school students study, expanding their breadth of knowledge and learning how to think for themselves; and in the myriad of campus activities, ministries, teams, clubs, and lunch table comradery, our students build and experience community at its best. But what of preaching? The first three pillars enable the pillar of preaching. This past fall semester the pillar of preaching was once again at the forefront of the SPX experience. The Dominican charism of preaching embraces more than words from the pulpit. Dominicans use their God-given gifts and talents for the good of the community as preaching is birthed in varied ways. Students who serve as members of our Dominican High School Preaching Team can often be heard sharing this phrase; “Where do Dominicans preach?” – “Where don’t they!”
This fall our students, faculty and staff have studied some crucial social justice issues of our time, lived as servants and worked for justice in a variety of arenas: •
Our community welcomed Sr. Helen Prejean, C.S.J. to campus as part of the Dead Man Walking School Theater Project. In conjunction with her visit, theology classes devoted a unit of study to capital punishment as understood through the social teachings of the Catholic Church.
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Theatre SPX produced and performed “Dead Man Walking” to full houses following Sr. Helen’s visit.
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Responding to the challenge issued by Channel 57 The KUBE to St. Pius X High School and St. Thomas High School to compete to donate the most diapers to Star of Hope Mission, our Panthers gathered over 28,000 diapers— more than half a year’s supply!
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In the first four Stewardship for Justice Campaign collections this year, students donated $6,000 to Catholic and Dominican causes, notably $2,500 to our Dominican Family in Iraq.
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Fall semester drives restocked food pantries and supplied toys for children at St. Joseph Parish, The St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry of St. Simon & Jude Parish, Angela House, Santa Maria Hostel, The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry of St.
Rose of Lima Parish and also to Dominican Family sponsored Plant It Forward Farms. •
The choir and band delivered musical cheer in live Christmas concerts at area Inner City Catholic Schools, St. Dominic’s Village and the M.D. Anderson Rotary House.
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Student clubs dedicated to service flourished! The Junior Catholic Daughters of America membership grew from 14 students at its inception in 2013 to nearly 60, a year later. A Best Buddies chapter was formed at SPX by a student as an outgrowth of her Christian Service Learning apostolate at Camp Blessings. With over 80 members, the SPX Promoter Chapter works to raise awareness of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to volunteer at Best Buddies events.
Each day, our students engender Teaching Truth, Preaching Justice. This zeal for preaching—as a ministry of service and in pursuit of social justice—embodies our St. Pius X education rooted in the Dominican tradition. “Where do Dominicans preach?” – “Where don’t they!” In Veritas,
Donna M. Pollard, O.P. Head of School
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IN THE NEWS
The Set the World Ablaze campaign is within $1.5 million of breaking ground on the new Science Building. With plans virtually complete, the 27,000-square foot structure will house six lab-lecture rooms, a Media Center, additional classroom and administrative spaces, and a rooftop garden. It will be sited to the southwest of the new entrance to the School building. Groundbreaking is planned for 2015. For additional information on the campaign, please contact Mary Linda Portner at portnerml@stpiusx.org or by phone at 713.579.7512.
NEW SCIENCE BUILDING - FINAL RENDERINGS
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National Merit
SPX BOASTS TWO FINALISTS AND A COMMENDED STUDENT Two St. Pius X High School seniors, Nathan Murphy and Grace Phillips, were named Finalists, while senior Haley Shoebotham, was recognized as a Commended Student in the 60th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Murphy and Phillips represent a nationwide pool of less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors. They have an opportunity to compete for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth about $33 million that will be offered in the spring. Shoebotham placed among the top five percent of the more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2015 competition. She was presented with a Letter of Commendation from St. Pius X and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program. It acknowledged her exceptional academic promise, demonstrated by her outstanding performance on the qualifying test used for program entry. The selection process for this prestigious competition began the seniors’ junior year
by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT®). Only approximately 34,000 commended students and 16,000 semifinalists were selected. Murphy is interested in attending Brown University, Vassar College or Tufts University and is likely to major in theater. This summer, he will volunteer with Alley Theater’s PlayMakers, a children’s theater camp. Phillips plans to attend the University of St. Thomas in the fall and is interested in studying science. Shoebotham plans to study business and is interested in attending University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Virginia, College of William and Mary, or Georgetown University.
Nathan Murphy
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Finalists for the award were chosen on the basis of exceptional academic ability, skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. National Merit Scholarship winners will be announced in four nationwide news releases beginning in April and concluding in July.
DID YOU KNOW?
St. Pius X finalists represent a pool of <1%
of high school seniors. Haley Shoebotham
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TWO JUNIORS JOIN MAYOR’S YOUTH COUNCIL
A STORY ABOUT LIFE AND DEATH
Author of “Dead Man Walking” Shares Ministry with SPX Sister Helen Prejean, an internationally acclaimed human rights activist and the author of “Dead Man Walking”, shared her personal story, ministry and mission to abolish the death penalty with the St. Pius X High School community on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Sister Helen was welcomed to St. Pius X as part of the Dead Man Walking School Theatre Project. Created by Tim Robbins, noted actor, director, writer and producer, the Dead Man Walking School Theatre Project integrates the power of theatre arts and academic study into the national discourse on the death penalty. Its goal is to replace ignorance, apathy and cynicism among young people regarding the death penalty with information, introspection and inspiration. At SPX, this experience included the Theatre SPX production of “Dead Man Walking”, cross-curricular connections in all courses, and the school-wide assembly with guest speaker, Sister Helen.
“The goal of this presentation and project is to assist our community to become better informed about this critical social justice issue, improve understanding of Catholic social teaching, and further our mission that students ‘embody social justice and service,’” Head of School Sister Donna M. Pollard, O.P. said. No stranger to St. Pius X, Sister Helen first visited campus in 1999, and then again in 2007, each time being met with great interest and respect by the SPX community. She has served in prison ministry and with deathrow inmates and victims for over 30 years, received honorary degrees from universities throughout the world, and has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize three times.
Sister Helen and the Dead Man Walking School Theatre Project were brought to SPX as part of the School’s Climate of Character initiative. St. Pius X creates a safe and supportive learning environment where the individuality of the students shines. The Climate of Character program defines clear standards of behavior for all of our community members. Administrators, faculty, students and parents play a role in creating a safe and respectful setting.
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THEATRE
PERFORMS DEAD MAN WALKING
“Dead Man Walking”, a play written by Tim Robbins, is based on the book of the same name by Sister Helen Prejean. The book which sparked a 1995 film starring Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon, became a New York Times Best Seller, then a stage play and an opera. Performed by Theatre SPX Nov. 21-23, the play centers on Sister Helen’s experience as a spiritual advisor to a prisoner on death row. The SPX production featured Riley England as Sister Helen Prejean and Matthew Goodrum as death row inmate Matt Poncelet.
Scan the QR code below to view an in-depth look at capital punishment as understood through the teachings of the Catholic Church, presented by the SPX Theology Department.
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STUDENTS CONTRIBUTE $6,000 FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE During the first semester of the 2014-15 school year, St. Pius X students have given $6,000 to several non-profit agencies through our Stewardship for Justice Campaign. Our tradition of giving was extended to Houston's Inner City Catholic Schools in honor of Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza, our Dominican Family in Iraq, the Angela House and the Retired Dominican Sisters of Houston. SPX collected $2,500 alone for our Dominican Family in Iraq, while the SPX Class of 2017 led the generosity of the campaign donating over $1,700 to the four causes. The Stewardship for Justice Campaign, however, is much more than a monetary collection. It is a formation experience in learning about the needs of our community and world, and our call to respond as good stewards of all God's gifts. The campaign raises awareness among our School faith community and provides facts and formation on a variety of social justice needs and agencies, as well as monetary funds. The campaign cultivates advocacy and charity, the two feet of social justice. Initiated in 2000, the goals of our Stewardship for Justice Campaign are rooted in the mission of the Dominican Sisters of Houston â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to study and address the crucial justice issues of our times, to develop consciousness of local and global environmental issues, and to work to transform the social conditions which oppress women and children. Beneficiaries in the history of the campaign include United Way Kids Way of Greater Houston, The America Red Cross, Hurricane and Natural Disaster Relief in Texas, Louisiana, the Philippines, Japan and India, The Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty, The Gabriel Project of Galveston-Houston, Dominican Volunteers USA, The Dominican Sisters of Houston San Rafael Mission in Guatemala, Casa De Esperanza, the Water Tower Project for our Dominican School, and many others.
Dominican Sisters of Houston To Praise
To Bless
To Preach
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SPX HELPS TO DONATE OVER 43,000 DIAPERS St. Pius X High School partnered with Channel 57 The KUBE and St. Thomas High School to collect and donate over 43,000 diapers to the Star of Hope Mission in November. "Just amazing," said Scott Arthur, Director of Public Relations at Star of Hope. "You guys provided us with about a year's worth of diapers for our homeless babies. This helped our morale. The moms know that somebody cares, that somebody loves them, and that God is looking out for them. They can't afford diapers on their own and it's really tough for us on our budget to afford diapers, so this is an answer to a prayer." In the week-long diaper drive, the Panthers alone gave more than 28,000 diapers to help meet the needs of the babies at Star of Hope. "It's kind of a testament of how the School always operates," said SPX Athletic Director Jason Kimball. "We always use the term St. Pius X family, and with this benefitting Star of Hope and families in need, it really hit home to a lot of our students and teachers,
how they backed this initiative. It's been a complete team effort as a School community and this is something we're really proud to be a part of." The diaper drive was held in conjunction with the St. Pius X vs. St. Thomas district championship football game. The Panthers were given special recognition for their contributions during the Channel 57 The KUBE broadcast of the game. "I think it just goes to show that the community we have here at St. Pius X is so giving," said junior quarterback Clay Roberts. "Sometimes people aren't as blessed as you are, so it's good to give back." Star of Hope Mission goes through approximately 45,000 diapers a year and is projected to go over 60,000 next year. The center for women and children offer 296 beds and has been at capacity every night for six straight years. "At St. Pius X, we really have a family-oriented School and I think because the diaper drive is for other families, that's why we really succeeded in getting so many diapers," said senior Hannah Laster. As part of the Dominican pillar of preaching, St. Pius X exposes students to social justice causes and grows their awareness of the dignity and needs of others.
PANTHERS REPLENISH FOOD SHELVES AND PROVIDE GIFTS FOR CHILDREN
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the spirit of giving over the holidays, the St. Pius X community restocked food pantries and donated toys for young children. The annual food and toy drives help ensure that those in need are able to have food for Thanksgiving and at least a couple of toys for their children at Christmas. Beneficiaries included St. Joseph Parish Social Ministry facilitated by Sr. Lucia Schexnayder, O.P., Angela House facilitated Sr. Maureen O'Connell, O.P., and St. Rose of Lima food pantry. The food drive was coordinated by Student Council. The toy drive was also coordinated by STUCO, with the help of the Foreign Language Department.
From L-R: Sr. Maureen O'Connell, O.P., senior Ashley Holt and Associate Academic Dean Marc Martinez
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SEES TREMENDOUS GROWTH
In February 2013, 14 St. Pius X students joined a new club – the Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas (JCDA). They became the 76th JCDA Court in the state of Texas and are sponsored by Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA) - Christ the King #1750, located in Houston. A year later, the group numbers nearly 60 members. JCDA has four basic goals – to develop as a Christian, to learn to work for the good of others, to grow spiritually, and to be creative and flexible. Members of the court at SPX have been accomplishing these goals and more through a productive 2014 fall semester. In September, JCDA enjoyed Pasta Thursday lunch with their sponsors, CDA - Christ the King. The two groups got to know each another and conversed about the CDA organization. JCDA members met some wonderful role models of how to be Catholic women with hearts of service. Among the senior court members were 17 women who had either attended St. Pius X or whose children and/or grandchildren attend SPX. “We had such a lovely time together,” JCDA Co-Sponsor Denise Meschwitz Lloyd '84 said. “We brought a copy of our JCDA prayer and a pink paper rose to each of the CDA members, and they bought each
of the JCDA girls ice cream. On the bus ride back to school, some of the girls were dreaming of having their daughters and granddaughters join JCDA in years to come. JCDA is fast becoming a tradition at SPX.” In October, JCDA members embarked on a yearlong service project with St. Rose of Lima Catholic School. The girls committed one hour a week to help St. Rose with their after-school program. JCDA members travel as a group, read to the Pre-K students, and assist with homework for their first and second grade students. In mid-November, seven JCDA members and five chaperones braved the chilly weather to serve at the Guadalupe Food Fair. Over roughly two hours, they worked with several other youth groups and regular volunteers to bag and distribute around 14,000 pounds of food to fill pantries for those in need. The Guadalupe Food Fair was open to any family in Houston needing food assistance. In addition, JCDA assembled over 40 grocery bags of food for the Guadalupe Food Pantry which is open to the public daily. JCDA at SPX is co-sponsored by Lloyd, Angela Stinner-Trimble and Michelle Broussard.
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First Place - Action
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SPX WINS FOUR CONTESTS AT
Renfest
SCHOOL DAYS
St. Pius X High School earned first place in four competitions at the Texas Renaissance Festival School Days in November. Peyton Cuccia (General News), Madeline Lee (Action Photograph), Jenelle Wrightson (Portrait) and the St. Pius X Video Tech Class (Broadcast Package) each took home first-place honors. Jordan Batiste (General News), Estefania Guthrie (Action Photograph) and Madeline Lee (Feature Photograph) were awarded third place, while Theatre SPX received fourth place out of 15 schools for their One-Act Play. Elizabeth Hopmann was the student director of the one act.
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First Place - General News
School Days at the Texas Renaissance Festival is a two-day event offered exclusively as an educational opportunity for public, private, and home school groups grades K-12. The 55-acre New Market Village, an authentic recreation of a 16th century European township, comes alive with interactive characters, live demonstrations, performers and stage shows appropriate to school age children.
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SPX BAND REVITALIZES UNDER NEW DIRECTOR GET TO KNOW ROBERT CARLIN Robert Carlin is the band and orchestra director at St. Pius X High School. Prior to joining St. Pius X, he was a band clinician, private brass and percussion teacher, and judge for many school districts in the area and state. Carlin has an all levels bachelor of music education degree from Sam Houston State University. He is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Private School Music Educators Association and the Texas Bandmasters Association. He taught in Ganado ISD for two years, Katy ISD for
seven years and Cypress Fairbanks ISD for 22 years. Carlin has worked with bands that have advanced to the UIL 5A Area Marching, UIL 2A State Marching and UIL 4A Finalist State Marching Contests. His concert bands have received numerous 1st divisions and sweepstakes trophies for the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading contests. His students have advanced to the UIL 5A State Honor Band Finalists. Carlin has been the summer band camp manager for Sam Hous-
ton State for the past 18 years, and has been associated with the camp since 1973. He has taught many band directors, private teachers and performers in the Houston area. He was the treasurer for the Region 27 High School Band Division. Carlin has a wife Amanda, daughter Lindsey, son-in-law Billy Gideon and son Cameron. He has played in many brass and percussion ensembles all over town, and was an original charter member of the Bull Pen Pep Band for the Houston Texans.
SPX EARNS STATE OUTSTANDING FRONT ENSEMBLE AWARD On Sept. 30, the St. Pius X High School band, choir and Beppo's Bells competed in the 2014 TAPPS State Drumline Contest at Waco ISD Stadium in Waco, Texas. St. Pius X received the State Outstanding Front Ensemble Award for Division I schools. Members of the SPX drumline are Lucas Jones, Jason Carranza, Nicolas Villasana, Miles Bentley, Grace King, Robert Coghlan and Kevin Taylor-Jarrell. The Beppo's Bells members were Isaac Mackzum, Chase Gorman, Edith Escobar and William Hernandez.
On Saturday Oct. 25, junior Leonard Marrufo was selected to the Texas Music Educators Association All-Area Orchestra on cello.
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MARCHING BAND COMPETES AT STATE The St. Pius X High School band, color guard and twirler traveled to Fort Worth Oct. 25 and competed in the Texas Private School Music Education Association State Marching Contest held at Nolan Catholic High School. The Panthers received one Superior and two Excellent ratings from the judges and tied for fourth place in the state competition. "It was a long, hot day but it was very satisfying to compete at a high level," SPX band director Robert Carlin said. "We are so proud of our wonderful students. They represented SPX very well."
MUSIC DEPARTMENT SPREADS CHRISTMAS CHEER THROUGH SONG The annual Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 12 featured the Concert Chorale and Campus Singers, Beppo’s Bells Handbell Ensemble and the Concert Band.
The St. Pius X Concert Chorale performed at several destinations at the beginning of December as part of its Christmas day tour. Stops included St. Peter The Apostle School, M.D. Anderson Rotary House, St. Dominic’s Chancery, and St. Dominic’s Village where the group sang for SPX founding Dominican Sister Doloretta Bieter, O.P. (pictured above)
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THEATRE THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST People have been laughing at "The Importance of Being Earnest" for over 100 years. In November, St. Pius X students and families found out why! An amazing cast of young actors, led by Graham Bryant, Nathan Murphy, Sarah Leishner, Elizabeth Hopmann and Kathleen Blute, took audiences on a tour of Oscar Wilde's Victorian England; where nobody cares what you say as long as you phrase it properly.
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HOMECOMING 2014 – PARTY IN THE USA Homecoming 2014 saw each class representing a different region in the United States: Seniors – South, Juniors – West, Sophomores – Northeast, Freshman – Midwest. The theme continued with special dress days including ‘Merica Monday, Tacky Tourist Tuesday, Regional Dress Wednesday, School and Sports Rock Thursday, where students dressed to represent sports teams and colleges from their region, and Spirit Day Friday, Oct. 31. Panther football defeated St. John XXIII 54-6 that evening. SPX was ahead 54-0 before the Lions scored their only touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Seniors Ashley Holt and Sam Vitulli were crowned Homecoming Queen and King. The queen was announced at the Homecoming football game on Friday, while the king was announced at the Homecoming Dance on Saturday.
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PANTHERS EXCEL UNDER FIRST YEAR HEAD COACH With the No. 1 defense in the district, St. Pius X football finished 8-3 overall and 3-1 in Texas Association of Private and Parochial School (TAPPS) District 3-I under first year head coach Stephen Hill. Offensively, the Panthers lit up the scoreboard all season, with junior quarterback Clay Roberts throwing for over 3,400 yards and 34 touchdowns. Other key players included senior running back Micah Massey, a 1,000-yard rusher – 1,174 yards to be exact – and a three-time all-state performer, and senior Sam Vitulli, one of the top receivers in TAPPS with nearly 1,600 yards and 19 touchdown receptions. Leading the defensive charge are senior linebackers Sean Killpatrick and Nelson Gunnell, senior free safety Jalen Smith, senior defensive lineman Matthew Alexander and sophomore defensive end Bracy Webb.
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First Team Sean Killpatrick, Sr., LB Jalen Smith, Sr. DB Sam Vitulli, Sr., WR
First Team Matthew Alexander, Sr., DL Bracy Webb, So., DL Sean Killpatrick, Sr., LB Jalen Smith, Sr. DB Reese Forest, Jr., OL Micah Massey, Sr., RB Sam Vitulli, Sr., WR Nick Minkoff, Jr., WR Second Team Christopher Gunnell, Sr., LB Aryton Payne, So., DB Taylor Huckabee, Sr., OL Clay Roberts, Jr., QB LaDevin Beldsoe, So., RB Darius Law, Sr., WR
Second Team Matthew Alexander, Sr., DL Reese Forest, Jr., OL Micah Massey, Sr., RB Nick Minkoff, Jr., WR Honorable Mention Bracy Webb, So., DL
To kick off the season, the Panthers handed Fort Worth All Saints its first loss since 2011. Vitulli caught a 31-yard touchdown pass from Clayton Roberts with 3:49 remaining to rally past Fort Worth All Saints 35-32. Victories over Sealy (1714), Kinkaid (36-21), in which SPX scored 30 points in the second half, and Bay City (39-0) had SPX off to a 4-0 record. The team’s first loss came at the hands of El Campo, but the Panthers regrouped quickly and rattled off another four straight wins defeating Stafford (28-20), Concordia Lutheran (30-21), Beaumont Kelly (53-7) and Saint John XXIII (54-6). During that stretch, Vitulli was selected as the 2014 Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week for his outstanding efforts in the Panthers’ win against Monsignor Kelly. The Panthers dropped their last two games of the season, but will carry over their hunger for a district championship and a state title to the 2015 season.
Watch Vitulli recieve KHOU's Athlete of the Week Award. Senior wide receiver Sam Vitulli was selected as the 2014 Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Player of the Week for his outstanding efforts in the Panthers' win against Monsignor Kelly on Dec. 17. In the 53-7 victory, Vitulli caught 11 balls for 298 yards and three touchdowns. Vitulli was also featured as KHOU's Athlete of the Week.
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ATHLETICS DEBUTS NEW, EXPANDED WEIGHT ROOM The beginning of the 2014-15 school year marked a new era for health and fitness at St. Pius X High School, as a new weight room was unveiled to the school community. The 2,400 square-foot weight room includes the same state-of-the-art weightlifting equipment used by the Houston Texans, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, and found at the University of Texas, Auburn University, Clemson University and Duke University, to name a few. The new facility replaces outdated equipment and a 1,600 square-foot room that was too small to accommodate students and athletic teams. The new SORINEX equipment is well-built, multifunctional, safe, and can be interchanged and personalized easily.
The old weight room was cleared down to the studs, renovated and expanded into a space that was formerly the old football locker rooms. Improvements include new brick work, flooring, doors, mirrors, electrical, AC, and more. The new space has plenty of room for weight machines and free weights. The process of the new weight room began in March 2014 and was completed in August 2014. It is available for use by current SPX students, including both male and female student-athletes, as well as current faculty and staff members.
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VOLLEYBALL REACHES PLAYOFFS IN 2014 All-State Second Team Natalie Nevlud, Sr. Honorable Mention Katie Stewart, So. Shelley Chapron, Jr.
All-District First Team Natalie Nevlud, Sr. Shelley Chapron, Jr. Katie Stewart, So.
The St. Pius X varsity volleyball team reached the playoffs in 2014 after amassing a regular season record of 12-9, a district record of 8-4, and finishing third overall in TAPPS District 3-5A.
Nevlud had plenty of help with the strong blocking of 5-foot-10 senior Victoria Griffin at right side hitter and six-foot senior Haley Shoebotham at middle blocker.
The Panthers hit their stride midseason with a five-game winning streak, defeating Awty, Incarnate Word Academy, St. John’s School, Monsignor Kelly and Duchesne Academy. In addition, in the last 11 games of the regular season, the team finished 8-3 with all eight wins being shutouts. During that stretch, SPX outmatched its opponents 24-9.
The Panthers also depended on 5-foot-8 senior Gabby Perez at outside hitter/defensive specialist and five-foot senior Cassidy Lehner in the back row. SPX volleyball’s top two leading hitters were Katie Stewart and Shelly Chapron. The top three leading passers were Nevlud, Stewart and Mackenzie Dillard.
The Panthers’ defensive strength showed during the 8-3 run with 5-foot-9 senior Natalie Nevlud at libero.
Second Team Victoria Griffin, Sr. Haley Shoebotham, Sr. Marjani Myles, So.
CROSS COUNTRY SEASON HIGHLIGHTS Four members of the cross country team earned medals at the Incarnate Word Invitational on Saturday, Aug. 23. From L-R: Sean Fagan (13th/106), Jesse Folk (9th/106), Mary Sommer (9th/59) and Carrie McIntyre (14th/68)
The girls cross country team finished first, and the boys placed second at The Woodlands Friday Night Lights Meet on Aug. 29.
The boys cross country team finished as the TAPPS 3-5A district runner-up. Sean Fagan placed fifth and Jesse Folk finished seventh. The other member of the boys team were Marcos Elizondo, Doug Pechacek and Giovani Torres Aponte. From L-R: Kathleen Blute-7th, Carrie McIntyre-1st, Sean Fagan-4th, Jesse Folk-3rd, Martha Priestley-5th and Sydney Ashmore -8th
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TWO SIGN NATIONAL LETTERS OF INTENT Jordan Jackson and Bruse Boudreaux signed national letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at Division I institutions on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Jackson signed his NLI with Texas Tech University to play men's basketball, while Boudreaux signed to run track at Texas State University. Jackson was born in Lubbock but has lived in Houston since he was a young child. He is a two-time TAPPS All-State honoree. On signing day, ESPN rated Jackson the No. 52 shooting guard in the nation and the No. 22 player in the state of Texas. He is the son of two former Texas Tech athletes, Eric Jackson and Sheryl Swoopes. Swoopes led the Lady Raiders to the national title in 1993 and still holds the Lady Raiders' record for career scoring average at 24.9 points. She is a three-time Olympic gold medalist, four-time WNBA champion and three-time league MVP. Jordan Jackson
As a junior, Jackson helped the Panthers reach the TAPPS Final Four and earned TAPPS first team Class 5A All-State honors after averaging 14.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He received honorable mention All-State honors as a sophomore and is a two-time first team All-District 3-5A honoree. Boudreaux is the TAPPS 4A State Champion in the 200-meter and 400-meter dash. The son of Lisa and Bruse Boudreuax, he was also a member of the 4x400-meter relay team that won the 2014 USATF National Championship in the 17-18 Men's Division. His personal bests are 21.90 in the 200m and 48.60 in the 400m. He is also a member of the Texas Storm Track Club.
Top L-R: Athletic Director Jason Kimball, Director of Admissions Susie Kramer, Head Boys Basketball Coach Russell Carr, Academic Dean Diane Larsen, Assistant Athletic Director Erin VanWassenhove, Bottom L-R: Jordan Jackson, Bruse Boudreaux Bruse Boudreaux
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Record-Breaking Gala Raises Over Half a Million Dollars It was full speed ahead at the 2014 St. Pius X High School Foundation Gala as the sold-out event raised more than $500,000 and honored Beth and Jim Black as the recipients of the Del Sarto Humanitarian Award.
The largest and most successful gala in the foundation’s history treated guests to an Enchanted Evening on the High Seas at the Westin Houston, Memorial City. Guests kicked off the evening with cocktails, a silent and a bigboard auction, and followed with a live auction, dinner and the presentation of the Del Sarto Award. The 2014 honorees, Beth and Jim Black, were selected for their generosity and commitment to the St. Pius X community. They became affiliated with SPX when their two sons, Andrew ’05 and Adam ’07, began attending the School. Beth dedicated herself to her sons’ education and extracurricular activities, becoming an active participant in the Parent Association and all of their sports activities, including Panther football. She has spent countless hours volunteering at their schools and at St. Simon and Jude Parish in The Woodlands on various events and projects.
Beth is also known among family and friends for her thoughtfulness, generosity and her kind and friendly demeanor – qualities that have meant much to St. Pius X and extend well beyond its borders. Under Jim’s leadership as President and CEO of Moran Shipping Agencies, the family of companies has experienced dramatic growth, becoming the largest independent steamship agency in North America. During his illustrious career, Jim has enjoyed active affiliations with many associations and organizations. He is chairman emeritus of the SPX High School Board and is the current president/chairman of the St. Pius X High School Foundation Board of Trustees. Beth and Jim’s commitment to SPX has continued beyond the graduation of their two sons. It has manifested itself through financial support, fundraising
and providing guidance and sage advice to important and noteworthy school projects. This year’s event was organized by the Gala Committee, including Gala Chair Cathy Pawlowski, with support from the Foundation. Music and entertainment was provided by Yelba’s Variety Band. Notable attendees included long-time benefactors and friends of the School including
Bishop George Sheltz, Sister Carol Mayes, O.P., Mrs. Raye G. White, 2012 Gala Honoree Trini Mendenhall, 2013 Honorees Anna Marie and Harold Hidalgo ‘59/’59, members of both the Foundation Board and the School Board, and Head of School Sister Donna M. Pollard, O.P. Funds raised from the gala benefit the St. Pius X Foundation endowment and help to provide funds for financial aid and school operations.
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PANTHERS RETURN FOR FIRST ALUMNI VOLLEYBALL GAME At the beginning of the 2014 season, the St. Pius X volleyball team took to the floor of the Herzstein Gym for the first alumni game, facing off against the Panthers of the past. The current Panthers welcomed more than 10 former players, and the two teams competed for three sets with the alumni winning one.
SPX ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HOSTS NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR St. Pius X alumni from different jobs and industries, both seasoned and new professionals, came together for a networking event in October at the Corkscrew. The Corkscrew is owned by Andrew Adams â&#x20AC;&#x2122;85, and provided a warm, friendly setting in the Heights for the happy hour. All alumni in attendance received a St. Pius X High School shot glass.
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PANTHER ALUMNI TURN OUT FOR TAILGATE PARTY Alumni from every decade gathered for the Alumni Tailgate Party at Cadillac Bar prior to the St. Thomas football game in November. Excited to meet old friends, teachers and coaches, and catch up on their lives, alumni enjoyed heavy hors d'oeuvres, drinks and great company before going to support the Panther football team against the Eagles.
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The Class of 1964 officially celebrated its 50-year reunion over the weekend of Sept. 19-20, 2014. The celebration commenced with a class reunion party on Friday night at the Hyatt North Houston. On Saturday, over 75 alumni from the Class of â&#x20AC;&#x2122;64 and all other reunion classes gathered for the Jubilee Mass and Head of School Re-
ception. During the Mass, the class honored its deceased and several families of the deceased alumni were present. Members of the Jubilee Class received Golden Panther pins and posed for a class photo following the liturgy. The Head of School Reception included light appetizers, drinks, a guided tour of campus and plenty of reminiscing and reconnecting with classmates.
Class of 1964 reunion committee members included Anita & Jim Gorski, Pat McKenna, Dian Duoto, Donna Ellinwood, Lucille Brooks, Charlotte Krysinski, Mary Farmer, Linda Orlando, Lynn Knapik, Theresa Fontana, Georgana Repal, Frank Salvato, Linda Scarborough, Rich Descant, Greg Schildgen, Ron Kloudelka and Eddie Sadoski.
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The Class of 1969 met on Saturday evening at the Buffalo Grill. The reunion committee was comprised of Debbie Cavanaugh, Susi West, Bridgette Schattle, Julia Marino, Amy Goldknopf and Cheryll Baldridge.
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The Class of 1994 celebrated its 20th reunion Saturday night at the Heights Lodge. Reunion committee members were Kari Griggs Martin, Marisa Cruz Hurd, Tracy Gonzalez Reynolds, Aaron Gaydosik, Grace Bernabe Phan and Rosalyn Cerda.
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The Class of 1999 reunited on Friday evening at the Wakefield Crowbar in the Heights. Elaine LeBeuf Atherton and Charlotte Gilliam Ray organized the event.
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The Class of 2004 held their reunion party at J. Blackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the Washington Corridor on Saturday night. Committee members included Ashley Flores McCarty, Eva Dix, Ida Clay and Loren Luera Prye.
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can keep you informed of our mission to uphold the high standards of education which you have come to know and cherish. A bequest is a simple way to support St. Pius X while retaining control of your assets during your lifetime. We can be named as the beneficiary of your will, trust, retirement plan, life insurance policy or financial accounts. So whether you are taking those first important steps towards planning your estate or updating your estate plan, contact us today.
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Many of our alumni, parents, and friends have included St. Pius X High School in their wills or estate plans but havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had the opportunity to tell us. If your plans include a bequest to St. Pius X that will one day leave a legacy for our students, please let us know. We would like to thank you for your generous commitment and welcome you to The Torchbearer Society. Future support from people like you ensures we continue to provide a strong Dominican, Catholic education for generation of students to come. And by sharing your intentions, we
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CLASS NOTES // Alma and Ronnie Marches '59/'59 celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary with family and friends, including many classmates from SPX, on September 13, 2014. Charles "Chuck" Joseph '64 was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame November 16, 2013, after 30 years in broadcast, including working for stations KILT, KNUZ, KFMK and KXYZ. John Ramirez '74 graduated from Grand Canyon University with a master's degree in secondary education. Alumni from the Class of 1974 gathered together at the home of Linda and Rusty Reichle '74/'74 to celebrate 40 years since graduating from SPX.
ALUMNI Miriam Zebrowski Stevens '99 and husband Matthew became proud parents of Elliot Michael on August 8, 2014. Elliot weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Elliot Michael Stevens Andrea Valdez '01 was named editor of texasmonthly.com.
Veronica Weinmann Frankeny '04 starred in local operetta “The Sorcerer” produced by the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Houston. Veronica played Sybil, the band groupie and girlfriend of the trumpet player. Lauren Lucas Power '05 and husband John welcomed their first child, John Ambrose, on November 19, 2014, Ambrose weighed 8 pounds and was 19 ½ inches long. Lauren is the SPX Director of Alumni Relations.
John Ambrose Power
David Pierce '81, who guided the Sam Houston State baseball program to three consecutive trips to the NCAA Regionals, was named head baseball coach at Tulane University in June 2014. Valerie Sweeten '85 authored and published a children's book, "Shh, Listen: In the Rainforest."
Sarah Kolar '06 married Daniel Poche on September 6, 2014, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Plantersville, Texas. The reception was at the Olde Dobbin Station in Montgomery. The couple currently lives in Houston. Daniel is an accountant for Apache Oil and Gas and Sarah teaches elementary school art at St. Cecilia Catholic School.
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STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF TK Flores '07 and wife Tori welcomed baby girl Tyleigh Brook Flores on October 9, 2014. She weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and was 21 ½ inches long. Tyleigh is also the granddaughter of current SPX staff member Cindy Flores '80.
Tyleigh Brook Flores
Lisa Lucas '07 married Richard Hartsfield on August 8, 2014, at St. Martha Catholic Church in Kingwood, Texas. Joni Joyner '08 graduated from the University of Houston with a bachelor’s degree in teaching and learning on May 10, 2014. Cassadra Hebert '10 married Logan Scott Niles on September 19, 2014. Laura Mae Falco '10 graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor's degree in management and a minor in history on May 9, 2014. She now attends Texas A&M School of Law in Fort Worth on a scholarship. D’ante’ Breaux '12 is training to be a Navy Military Arms Policeman. D’ante’ has received ribbons for sharp shooting and joining the Navy during wartime. Alumni in the New Orleans area gathered for dinner at Lakeview Harbor on October 19, 2014, with Head of School Sister Donna M. Pollard, O.P., Academic Dean Diane Larsen and Director of Campus Ministry Patrick Spedale.
Meagan Messina '15 cheered in the 2014 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City. Meagan was one of three high school cheerleaders from the Houston area to be invited to cheer in the parade.
Angela Stinner-Trimble, current SPX faculty member, welcomed her grandson Guillaum Parker Pejerrey on October 1, 2014. He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 ½ inches long.
Guillaum Parker Pejerrey
HAVE A NOTE? GIVE IT HERE! Contact Lauren Lucas Power '05, Director of Alumni Relations @ 713.579.7500 or powerl@stpiusx.org.
THE KATHY LADD MEMORIAL FUND Kathy Ladd – 1950-2014 For 20 years Kathy Ladd shared her gifts and talents with the St. Pius X High School Community. A dedicated theology teacher who gave freely of her time to help her students, she was also quietly generous to students who needed assistance with textbooks, uniforms and graduation or prom attire. Since her passing on November 1, 2014, members of the St. Pius X community have inquired about ways in which to honor Kathy/Ms. Ladd’s memory. The Kathy Ladd Memorial Fund, dedicated to tuition assistance, has been created in her memory. As a former student, colleague, friend, past or current parent, please consider making a lasting tribute to a teacher who helped to form and shape the lives of a generation of students at St. Pius X High School. Donations can be made online, by check through the mail, or in person. Support the Kathy Ladd Memorial Fund now by scanning this QR code. PIUS NEWS | Winter 2015
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In Memoriam Thomas Welborn '61 Joseph Parker '62 Blase Dragna '64 Dorothy Michalak Forbert '64 Michael Hall '64 Barbara Korenek Poche '66 Robert McCorkle '68 Jo Ann Marek Maloney '69 Dennis Hruby '70 Francis "Frank" Clawson '71 Shirley Borski Kujawa '73 Daniel Mushinski '73 Linda Acosta, mother of Alan Acosta '97 Kenneth Boudny, father of Kim Boudny Drawdy '82 David Buckner, father of Ron Buckner '76, Christopher Buckner '78 and his wife Rosemary Buckner '78, Edward Buckner '83 and Charlotte Buckner Willis '90 Floyd Derkowski, uncle of Cinthia Derkowski Kopinitz '70, Denise Derkowski Phillips '73, Glinda Derkowski Bancroft '74, Peggy Derkowski Markowski '77, Penny Derkowski '78 and Sharon Derkowski Hogg '80, grandfather of Alicia Derkowski Lopez '02 and Crystal Derkowski Howse '05
Linda Lee Garney, wife of Ronald Garney '63, mother of Ronald Garney Jr. '82, sister of Sharon Cuccia Lawrence '73, Karen Cuccia Brown '73, Tom Cuccia '80 and Joseph Cuccia '82, aunt of Chase Cuccia '10 and Peyton Cuccia '16 Maria Garza, grandmother of Basilio Fernandez '15
Margaret Gerlich, mother of Patricia Gerlich Silverman '65, Rev. Bob Gerlich, S.J. '67 and Carol Gerlich Chang '68, grandmother of Lauren Gerlich '08 and Landon Gerlich '11 Emily Gillis, mother of Mary Gillis Larson '82 Rafael Gomez, father of Albert Gomez '06 Martha Gorski, mother of Kay Gorski Herring '76 Ron Herzig, grandfather of Aimee DuPree '17 Pauline Hutchings, mother of Sharon Hutchings McLeod '75 and grandmother of Jessica McLeod '01 Jose Ibarra, grandfather of Nova Morales '17 Bernadette Jackson, grandmother of Rhea Levy '12 and Demerril Levy '18
Margaret Drewry, grandmother of George Drewry '14
Clara Jankowski, mother of Rosie Beniretto '63, Mary Ann Jankowski Beard '72 and Leon Jankowski '73, and grandmother of Lisa Beard Purdum '98
John Adam Ellzey, father of Heloise Ellzey '95 and brotherin-law of former St. Pius X High School principal and School Board member Sister Heloise Cruzat, O.P.
Robert "Bob" Jankowski, father of Debbie Jankowski Mosbey '80, Kim Jankowski Freidell '83, Jacqueline Jankowski Hayes '98 and Jennifer Jankowski Transeau '01
Richard Gallego, father of Robert '03, Corinne '07 and Paul Gallego '09
Michael Keenan, grandfather of Laura Cody '16
Philip L. Kmiecik, brother of Dolores Kmiecik-Graham '68 and Charles Kmiecik '70 Kathy Ladd, former faculty member and theology department co-chair Frances Hanel Marek, mother of Alice Marek Hobizal '64, Bruce Marek '66, John Marek '69 and Paul Marek '71, sister of Sister Mary Magdalen Hanel, O.P. and Janice Hanel Poinsett '63, sister-in-law of Ralph Marek, aunt of Stan Marek '65, Donald Marek '67, Thomas Marek '69 and Angela Marek McClanahan '72, great-aunt of Nicholas Marek '01, and grandmother of Jonathan Marek '98 Albin Charlie Meschwitz, father of Denise Meschwitz Lloyd '84 and Diane Meschwitz Sebesta '88, brother of Charles Meschwitz '62, uncle of Melanie Meschwitz '99, Denise Meschwitz Theile '82, Anne Meschwitz '78 and Gerard Meschwitz '77, and grandfather of Colston Lloyd '17 Jeanette Morello Loria, grandmother of Michelle Poncio Blankenship '86 and Misty Poncio Rumfolo '91 Odell McMillian, great-grandfather of Sarah McMillian '17 Hermila "Minnie" Mendez, mother of Julian Mendez '77, Margie Mendez Moreno '81, Connie Mendez Kubis '83 and Laura Mendez Thom '85, and grandmother of Kristie Zaragoza '96
Paul J. Naquin, father of Brian Naquin '74, Cindy Naquin Lee '75, Yvonne Naquin Schneider '78, Chris Naquin '79, David Naquin '81 and Michael Naquin '83 Richard "Greg" New, brotherin-law of Jerry Nevlud '74 and uncle of Nathan Nevlud '11 Theresa Pawlawski, mother of Henry Pawlawski '63 and Elizabeth Pawlaski Nuby '70 Billy Probst, father of Jacquelyn Probst '03 Delia Roppolo Roccaforte, mother of Nicholas Roccaforte '66 and mother-in-law of Julie Partin Roccaforte '66 Frank Charles Romano, father of Emily Romano Oehler '61 Gilbert Sanchez, son of Virginia Sanchez, current staff member of Greenspoint Building Service owned by Pat and Vic Virgadamo /'60 Kevin Syzdek, brother of Michelle Syzdek Bartholomew '84 and brother-in-law of Tina Marches Syzek '82 Catherine Taake, mother-inlaw of Pat Fischer Taake '68 Kenneth Vance, husband of Barbara Wisniewski Vance '80, and brother-in-law of Wanda Wisniewski Matthews '82 and Frank Wisniewski III '95 Maria Venarske, wife of James Venarske '61 and aunt of Melissa Northway Sanders '99
Ray Miller, grandfather of Amy Miller '15
Sylvia Wachel, sister of Michael Kloss '66
Timothy Nailor, brother of Linda Nailor Bryer '67, Patrick Nailor '69 (deceased), Sandra Nailor Ruffino '73, Kathy Nailor Joyner '76 and Judy Nailor '76, and uncle of Matthew Joyner '03 and Joni Joyner '08
Corrections: Gerald Campbell '60 was incorrectly listed under the In Memoriam in the Summer 2014 issue. Michael Skolaut '59 passed away February 5, 2014. Also, Jerome Jozwiak '62, reported in Summer Pius News, is Jerome (J.B.) Jozwiak '64.
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