Draft 1 . TheDraft Bolt X . October 2014 . Volume 24 . Volume 24 1 .tra The Bolt Xtra . October 2014 X - 1 PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER SUPPLEMENT ---- Pius X Catholic High School “ Restore All Things In Christ ” Inside This Issue: Niedergeses Wins State Contest Volleyball Donation to CSS “Salve Regina” with the Choirs The Writing Resource Center 2 2 2 3 Courtesy of Pius X Foundation Purchase .jpg images taken by Yearbook staff $5.00 each at www.piusx.net [Students - Yearbook Pius X PhotoStore Select A Category] Special thanks to the talented photographers of the 2014-15 Pius X Yearbook staff who contribute to this publication: Sponsor Sandi Sullivan, Katherine Benal, James Brown, Madeleine Elwell, Morgan Felber, Elizabeth Foley, Noah Kapustka, Chloe Kreikemeier, Jacob Kreikemeier, Makayla Krings, Katherine Messineo, Anthony Nguyen, Morgan Noel, Rylie O’Meara, Whitney Tran, Kyra Werner, and Kally Werning. “Restore All Things In Christ”. Pius X Catholic High School . 6000 A Street . Lincoln, NE 68510 . (402) 488-0931 . www.piusx.net Excellence Draft 1 . The Bolt Xtra . October 2014 . Volume 24 Niedergeses Wins First Place in Statewide Pro-Life Essay Contest - submitted by Sophia Werning Pius X Sophomore Lauren Niedergeses has received first place honors in a statewide pro-life essay writing contest sponsored by the Bishops’ Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities and the Knights of Courtesy of Pius X Foundation Columbus. Her essay – based on the theme of (L to R) Pius X Campus Minister Molly Milana, Lauren Niedergeses, and her children with disabilities freshman year religion teacher Fr. Jona- and how that relates to than Haschke. valuing every human life – was selected among first place finalists in her age group submitted last year from the dioceses of Lincoln, Omaha and Grand Island. 2 “Salve Regina” - Friday Mornings With The Choirs Courtesy of Karen Buckley Inspired by Pope Francis’ consecration of the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary last year on Sunday, October 13, 2013, the Pius X choirs have been leading the singing of “Salve Regina” on Friday mornings at 7:50 a.m. in front of the Pius X liNiedergeses’ piece written her freshman year included reflec- brary. All are welcome and encouraged to join in this beautifultions on her personal experience and close relationship with her ly sung prayer to Mary. 9 year-old brother, Sam, who is autistic. Her winning essay - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - earned her a $150 prize, and an additional $150 that will be do- Salve, Regina (Latin version) nated to Pius X in her honor. She will be presented with her award at the Bishops’ Pro-Life Banquet to be held Friday, Octo- Salve, Regina, mater misericordiae; vita, dulcedo et spes nostra, ber 3 at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln. Lauren is the daughter salve. Ad te clamamus exsules filii Hevae. Ad te suspiramus of Eric and Dawn Niedergeses of North American Martyrs par- gementes et flentes in hac lacrimarum valle. Eia ergo, advocata nostra, illos tuos misericordes oculos ad nos converte. Et Iesum, ish. —————————————————————————– benedictum fructum ventris tui, nobis post hoc exsilium ostende. O clemens, o pia, o dulcis Virgo Maria. Thank You - Canned Food Items Donated To CSS V. Ora pro nobis, sancta Dei Genitrix. - submitted by Jake Moore Thanks to all who contributed R. Ut digni efficamur promissionibus Christi. canned food items to attend Oremus. Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, qui gloriosae Virginis the annual Pius X Intra-squad atris Mariae corpus et animam, ut dignum Filii tui habitaculum Volleyball scrimmage on effici mereretur, Spiritu Sancto cooperante, praeparasti, da, ut Thursday, August 28. Over cuius commemoratione laetamur; eius pia intercessione, ab in315 pounds of food were re- stantibus malis et a morte perpetua liberemur. Per eundem ceived and donated to the Christum Dominum nostrum. Catholic Social Services Food Pantry. Thank you for supporting Amen. the volleyball program and the CSS Food Pantry. —————————————————————————– - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hail, Holy Queen (English version) Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee to we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, Who by the working of the Holy Spirit didst prepare both body and soul of the glorious Virgin Mother, Mary, that she might deserve to be made a worthy dwelling for Thy Son, grant that we who rejoice in her memory, may, by her loving intercession, be delivered from present evils and from lasting death, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Restore All Things In Christ”. Pius X Catholic High School . 6000 A Street . Lincoln, NE 68510 . (402) 488-0931 . www.piusx.net Excellence Draft 1 . The Bolt Xtra . October 2014 . Volume 24 3 —————————————————————————– Courtesy of Pius X Foundation Courtesy of Pius X Foundation Need help with a writing assignment? …JUST ASK US! Students are welcome regardless of age, ability level, or assignment type. We Help You with Your Writing by…  Providing one-on-one help with a trained WRC student staff member and/or Mr. Schreurs, Mrs. Funk, Mrs. Burt, & Mrs. Elsener  Giving you constructive feedback based on the assignment you’re working on  Being here when you need us – convenient hours There are a few things we don’t do…  We don’t write the paper for you.  Often, we won’t even write/type on the page – we will simply give ideas and ask you to mark up your own piece.  We don’t guarantee a grade.  We don’t care what your skill level is or what you’re working on – if you want help, we’re here for you! The Team: Olivia Appleget, Isabel Bui, Mrs. Sally Burt, Eric Cao, Monica Condon, Anna Dalton, Alli Davis, Mrs. Katie Elsener, Fiona Fitzgerald, Mrs. Lauren Funk, Mary Guenther, Julio Gutierrez, Tina Le, Rachel Merrill, Carly Moore, Philip Murphy, Maddie Noecker, Rylie O'Meara, Emily Pletcher, Kennedy Sander, Scott Schieuer, Mr. John Schreurs, Reagan Scott, Morgan Shipley, Brooke Strokan, Anna Tetherow, Anthony Tran, Kally Werning, and Isaac Wilson. Schedule your appointment in one of two ways...  Sign up using the appointment book outside of Room 254.  Email us at [email protected]. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Schreurs at [email protected]. “Restore All Things In Christ”. Pius X Catholic High School . 6000 A Street . Lincoln, NE 68510 . (402) 488-0931 . www.piusx.net