Connections Est 1956 - Spring/Summer 2025

St. Pius X School Mission St. Pius X School serves God in Communion with the Roman Catholic Church by fostering moral, social, and intellectual growth within a college preparatory setting to teach young people to be ethical leaders in service to others.

Spring/Summer 2025

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Table of Contents

Leadership Mike Deely, Head of School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Fr. John Trambley, President of School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Julie Cook, Vice President of Institutional Advancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Alumni and Advancement The Heart of the X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Sartan Socials Return! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Sarto Legacy Society Giving to the Future of St. Pius X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Buonasera: Celebrating the Spirit of St. Pius X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13 The Class of 2025 Senior Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Around the X Around the X: Academics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Around the X: Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Around the X: Campus Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Around the X: Campus Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Athletics St. Pius X Boys Basketball Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 St. Pius X Girls Basketball Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 St. Pius X Boys & Girls Wrestling Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 St. Pius X Boys & Girls Swimming Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 St. Pius X Cheer & Dorados Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 St. Pius X Sports Medicine Season Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 St. Pius X Signing Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 St. Pius X Powerlifting Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 St. Pius X Powerlifting Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 St. Pius X Baseball Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 St. Pius X Baseball Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 St. Pius X Softball Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 St. Pius X Softball Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 St. Pius X Tennis Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 St. Pius X Tennis Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 St. Pius X Golf Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 St. Pius X Golf Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 St. Pius X Rugby Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 St. Pius X Rugby Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 St. Pius X Water Polo Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 St. Pius X Water Polo Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 St. Pius X Boys Volleyball Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 St. Pius X Boys Volleyball Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 St. Pius X Boys Track & Field Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 St. Pius X Boys Track & Field Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 St. Pius X Girls Track & Field Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 St. Pius X Girls Track & Field Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51 In Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 2025-2026 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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Leadership Mike Deely Head of School Dear St. Pius X Community, When a school year ends, a sense of joy and relief accompanies the completion of the academic year. At graduation, I saw countless families and graduates capturing their final photos on campus at the Cynthia and Manuel Chavez Alumni Plaza. Four years ago, it was just dust and tumbleweeds. As the school has grown, we have built something remarkable with the support of the Chavez family, and today it stands as one of the most beautiful spots not only on our campus, but I would argue, in the city. The plaza provides an ideal location for our students to bid farewell. After four years of guidance and support from our faculty and staff, they have matured into promising adults who will help transform our world into a better place. As students, athletes, artists, and leaders, they have an impressive list of accomplishments. We eagerly look forward to them doing amazing things in the future as they head off to colleges across the country to start their careers or serve in the military.

Building on this theme of growth, we are excited to announce that next year, we will embark on a new chapter as we commit to becoming a school of innovation. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we will open our new STREAM Center in the upcoming school year. While many people are familiar with STEM, in a Catholic school, we prioritize a more holistic method. STREAM stands for Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, and Math. We advance the work of STEM by connecting it to our faith, ensuring our projects produce outcomes that help us become ethical leaders in service to others, as stated in our mission. When students arrive on campus, they will have access to one of the few school AI Labs in the state, a new maker space, a robotics arena, a drone launch pad, a water lab, a botanical lab, workshops, a raceway, a print lab, and a new eSports room. By partnering with our alumni and parents from various fields, we will position our students to learn, innovate, and collaborate at an entirely new level.

We are forever grateful for the support of our alumni, parents, and extended Sartan family; and we look forward to continuing to provide the best possible education for our students.

Sincerely in Christ,

Mike Deely, Head of School

Fr. John Trambley President of School

Dear St. Pius X Family, St. Paul writes to the Colossians, “If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory. (Col 3: 1-4) Part of serving God is teaching young people to seek the highest things. St. Paul tells the Corinthians, “Earnestly desire the higher gifts.” He then goes on to show us the “still more excellent way.” (1 Cor 12:31) This way is faith, hope, and love.

During this year of growth for St. Pius X, faith is the cornerstone of our daily teachings and in the lives of our students on campus. Whether in the chapel, at all-school Masses, during retreats, or in theology classes, students had the opportunity to grow closer to God. They learned to hope for more than just the latest cell phone or the next good grade; they discovered that Christ is our true Hope. They also practiced love and generosity through various acts of service. This was evident when our junior class volunteered to help at St. Edwin Catholic Church and the Santa Maria de la Vid Norbertine Abbey. In the middle school, our students demonstrated their support for hungry families during packing day, and our entire school collected food for those in need at Thanksgiving and gifts for children during the Christmas season.

Additionally, students visited clients at the YDDC and earned countless service hours in our community. Our 2025 graduates are now ready to take what they have learned and live lives of purpose and impact. Great things are happening at St. Pius X, and with your continued support, they will flourish for many years to come.

Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. John Trambley, President of School

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Leadership Julie Cook

Vice President of Institutional Advancement Celebrating a Year of Growth, Gratitude, and Giving

This year’s Annual Fund is a celebration of all that makes St. Pius X School a thriving, faith-filled community. With deep gratitude, we recognize the extraordinary generosity of nearly 950 donors who contributed to the vitality and growth of our school. Each gift—large and small—was a testament to the trust you place in our mission and our future.

One of the most meaningful milestones this year was the dedication of the Cynthia and Manuel ‘65 Chavez Alumni Plaza. Nearly a year in the making, this beautiful space now welcomes alumni, students, and families to gather, reflect, and celebrate. With engraved bricks, a bold “X” sculpture, and open gathering areas, the plaza honors our rich history while symbolizing the strength and unity of the St. Pius X community.

It stands as a tribute to all who have walked through the halls and continue to support the school’s legacy.

We also celebrated a record-setting Buonasera gala, a joyful evening that brought together alumni across all decades, reflecting a palpable pride found in generations of Sartans. Your generosity at the event helped surpass our fundraising goals and underscored the shared commitment to Catholic education and student success.

Inside the classroom, every middle school student now has an iPad in hand, thanks to your support of enhanced learning. And as we look to the year ahead, Lourdes Hall will be home to our new STREAM Innovation Center—a transformative space that integrates science, technology, religion, engineering, arts, and math to inspire the next generation of ethical leaders and problem-solvers. Our focus has also turned to the school’s performance spaces – Stage 1 and Stage 2 – with our Take a Seat in History campaign, which is raising funds to replace nearly 400 chairs between the two stages.

Thanks to your commitment, our Annual Fund continues to fuel meaningful advancements for students today and tomorrow. We are stronger, more vibrant, and more united than ever. Thank you for believing in our mission and joining us on this remarkable journey.

St. Pius X School Masthead St. Pius X School, Inc. Board of Trustees

St. Pius X School Foundation Board

Dr. Noreen Duffy Copeland, President Robert Robeda, Treasurer Marijo Rymer ’64, Secretary Msgr. Lambert Luna Brian Nigg J. Jill Rivera

Nathan Armstrong ‘91, President Lonny Hurley ‘77, President-Elect Jennifer Huffaker, Secretary Marquita Baca, Treasurer Tony Pino ‘74, Immediate Past President Jeannine Holmes Alexander David C. Chavez Robert Espat John M. Garcia Paul Gessing Brian Gribble ’92, DDS Connie Menicucci Stuart Paisano ‘89 Michael F. Rimbert, ’92, Ph.D. Matthew Wildau ‘79 Phil Zuber

SPX Real Estate Corporation Board of Trustees Jerry Sais, President Bob Arguelles ’74, Vice President Rev. Rick Zerwas, Treasurer John Menicucci ’70, Secretary

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St. Pius X School Mike Deely, Head of School Fr. John Trambley, President of School Julie Cook, VP of Institutional Advancement

Connections 1956 Magazine Jennifer Maldonado ’91, Editor-in-Chief, Director of Communications and Alumni Relations Louis Maes, Graphic Designer Campos Photography XL Sports Photography

Alumni and Advancement The Heart of the X Celebrating Legacy and the Future at the New Cynthia and Manuel ’65 Alumni Plaza.

After over a year since the original groundbreaking of the Cynthia and Manuel ’65 Alumni Plaza, St. Pius X alumni, friends, students, and current and former faculty and staff gathered on a beautiful March morning to celebrate a significant symbol of faith, excellence, hope, and love.

The plaza encompasses two acres of dedicated gathering space for our students and alumni. At the heart of the plaza is the Giant X, surrounded by commemorative bricks, representing the beginning of a Sartan’s journey but not the end.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was opened by Head of School Mike Deely.

Although Manuel and his wife, Cynthia, couldn’t attend this momentous event in St. Pius’ history, Mr. Deely read the following on his behalf, “I’ve continued our family legacy of supporting Catholic education and enthusiastically said “YES” to underwrite this beautiful Alumni Plaza, which creates a much-needed, new front door to the St. Pius campus. The Alumni Plaza, which is expansive and inviting, now allows our campus entrance to match the exceptional culture and academics that are evident once you step inside our school.”

Additional remarks and expressions of gratitude were offered by President of School Fr. John Trambley, Lonny Hurley ’77, SPX Board of Trustees Member Marijo Rymer ’64, and a blessing by Most Reverend John C. Wester, Archbishop of Santa Fe. The ceremony concluded with the official cutting of a gold ribbon by our honored guests.

As a community, we dedicate this space to honor those who have paved the way. We extend our thanks to everyone who purchased a brick and contributed to making this possible. We are especially grateful to: Cynthia and Manuel ‘65 Chavez Rudy ‘90 and Michelle Guzman/Guzman Construction Solutions The Ashcraft Family: Scott ‘90 and Missy, Sydney, Mason ’20, and Max Mark Rainosek, M.D. ‘83

Shannon Rainosek ‘87 Sandia Toyota Yellowstone Landscape, Contractor My Landscape Coach, Landscape Architect

Sixty-four years of graduates have joined the ranks of alumni, and the Class of 2025 joins them in continuing this journey while fulfilling St. Pius X’s mission of leading lives of purpose and impact. If you would like to purchase a brick to honor an alumnus or a beloved member of the St. Pius X Family, please scan the QR code today!

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Alumni and Advancement Sartan Socials Return!

On a spring evening, the St. Pius X Alumni Council welcomed alumni to The Bourbon House for a night of reconnection and celebration. Alumni from every decade, along with future Sartans from the Classes of 2041-2043, attended the event, which showcased the lasting legacy of our SPX family.

The SPX Alumni Council is excited to announce plans for quarterly gatherings, providing regular opportunities for alumni to come together. Please keep an eye on your email and social media for announcements about upcoming events.

If you own a venue and are interested in hosting a future Sartan Social, please contact the SPX Alumni Department at spxalumninews@spxabq.org.

2025 Reunions Class of 1965 September 26-28, 2025 Please contact Rick Summey at rasummey@me.com.

Class of 1975 September 19-20, 2025 Please contact Paul Clifford at 505-610-0515 or pmclifford@comcast.net.

Class of 1985 September 19-21, 2025 Please contact SPXforty@gmail.com for more info.

Class of 2005 September 19-21, 2025 Please contact Jessica Montaño at jessicaleemon@gmail.com.

Class of 2015 If you are a member of the Class of 2015 and are interested in planning your reunion, please contact the St. Pius X Alumni Office at spxalumninews@spxabq.org or 505-831-8460.

We want to hear about your Sartan success stories! If you would like to be featured in the new Beyond the X: Sartan Journeys section of Connections Est. 1956 or on our social media pages, please email spxalumninews@spxabq. org with your story and a photo.

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Alumni and Advancement Sarto Legacy Society Giving to the Future of St. Pius X As the St. Pius X Alumni Classes begin planning their class reunions, we are reminded of classmates with whom we shared our high school years and several good times afterward. The friendships we thought would last forever (and many have!) are now in their waning years for the classes of the 1960s as we approach our 80th birthdays.

Our children are raised, our grandchildren are spoiled, and we have retired from our careers. Looking back on the years, we retrospectively appreciate the firm foundation we received from our parents and our schooling.

In March, alumni from the decades attended the dedication of the new St. Pius X Alumni Plaza, a beautiful place on the bluff overlooking the Rio Grande, and a breathtaking view of the Sandia Mountains. Alumni Plaza was made possible by Manuel Chavez ‘65 and his wife, Cynthia. The best part of the dedication ceremony was listening to “Manny’s” written words giving honor to his parents for sponsoring the Chavez children’s attendance at Catholic schools from elementary through high school. His tribute to his parents will live on at St. Pius X School for generations to come!

What do you have in your treasure chest that will last for generations? The old saying goes, “You can’t take it with you.” As we declutter our lives and downsize our belongings, let us remember the lasting impact of a legacy gift to St. Pius X students. Your contribution could serve as a permanent fund to support students’ education from middle school through high school graduation. The planned giving campaign will be called the “Sarto Legacy Society” in honor of Giuseppe Sarto, who became Pope Pius X and subsequently Saint Pius X.

Article written by Member of the Alumni Council and Planned Giving Committee Chair, Phyllis Schubert ’66

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Alumni and Advancement Buonasera: Celebrating the Spirit of St. Pius X

Buonasera, translated from Italian as “good evening,” is an understatement for the fabulous event hosted by St. Pius X School on February 8th. The highly anticipated gala, two years in the making, was held at Sandia Resort & Casino and achieved a record-breaking number of attendees. Over 600 alumni, parents, family, and friends of SPX attended the all-inclusive reunion of the Sartan Community.

Thanks to our event sponsors: Golden Pride/Frontier Restaurant, Sandia Toyota, Davis/Gribble/Hollowwa, Berger Briggs, Pino Periodontics & Implants, BMC Roofing, The Law Firm of David C. Chavez, The Wrobel Family, abba Technologies, Gateway Insurance & Financial Services, Raylee Luxury Homes, Dr. & Mrs. Jason Mudd, and Payroll Company, along with the generosity of our guests, over $208,000 was raised in support of St. Pius X School.

A heartfelt thank you to Most Reverend John C. Wester, Archbishop of Santa Fe; Emcee Ed Larranaga ’84; Haley Rizek ’18; Grant Smith ’19; SPX Student Dani Madrid ’26; Head of School Mike Deely; President of the School Fr. John Trambley; and President of the Board of Trustees Dr. Noreen Copeland for their participation and support of Buonasera!

St. Pius X School will host our next gala celebrating our 70th Anniversary on February 6, 2027, so please mark your calendars!

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The Graduates

Kristy Agbemadzo

Sandra Allison

Taylor Alwin

Catalina Anaya

Philip Anderson

Serafina Apodaca

Loyola University Chicago Honors Program

NMSU-Doña Ana Community College

University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico

New Mexico State University

Undecided

Xavier Apodaca

Santiago Aragon Roybal

University of New Mexico

Analisa Aragon

Claudia Aragon

Kamryn Aragon

Maya Baca

University of New Mexico

Undecided

Undecided

Texas Tech University

University of New Mexico

Tayla Baggerly

Andrew Baldonado

Frank Barela

Santos Barela

Mia Bermudez

Caiden Bischoff

University of New Mexico

United States Army Reserve

St. Edward’s University

Eastern New Mexico University

University of New Mexico

New Mexico State University

Konnor Bogart

Sophia Bolivar

Daniela Brandt

Texas Tech University

University of New Mexico

University of Oklahoma

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Elias Braun

Zia Budagher

Joshua Caintic

Purdue University

University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico

The Graduates

Isabella Candelaria Jonathan Cappon

Jackson Carrigan

Jayna Castillo

University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico

Texas Tech University

University of Arizona

Jessica Castro

Jacqueline Cattaneo

University of New Mexico Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Silas Cerami

Eva Chaidez

Liam Chavez

Izabella Cotinola Leah-Marie Crabtree Evangelynn Cruz

Colorado State University

University of New Mexico

Regis University

University of New Mexico University of South Carolina

Joshua Darling

Michael Deller

Lily Deprest

Noah Devany

Broderick Dexel

Juliana Dixon

University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico

Arizona State University

Oklahoma State University

University of New Mexico

New Mexico State University

Diego Dominguez

Justin Duran

Tim Dyson

Savannah Ellison

Diana Flock

Macy Freeze

United States Army National Guard

University of New Mexico

Texas Tech University

University of New Mexico

Arizona State University

Concordia University Irvine

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The Graduates

Sofia Gallegos

Zachary Gamez

Alex Garcia

Ethan Garcia

Jacob Garcia

Leandro Garcia

University of New Mexico

New Mexico State University

Texas Tech University

University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico

Undecided

Rihanna Gonzales Marcus Gum-Padilla

Isabelle Gauthier

Catherine Golden

Jordynn Gonzales

Lourdes Gonzales

University of New Mexico

Colorado State University

University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico

Central New Mexico Community College

Andy Gutierrez Morales

Alexis Hanson

Addison Harrington

Lena Hernandez

Denny Rey Herrera

Joshua Jepson

Washington University

Arizona State University

University of New Mexico

New Mexico Highlands University

University of New Mexico

Central New Mexico Community College

Aili Johnson

Brooke Kelly

Benjamin Lahi

James Lockhart

Maximiliano Lopez

Rylie Lopez

University of New Mexico

New Mexico State University

Arizona State University

Central New Mexico Community College

Central Arizona College

University of New Mexico

Texas Christian University

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The Graduates

Julian Lovato

Santiago Lucero

Madison Lussier

AvaMarie Machtinger

University of New Mexico

Central New Mexico Community College

University of New Mexico

Eliana Marquez

Valente Marquez

Justin Martindale

Angel Martinez

Athena Martinez

University of New Mexico

Central New Mexico Community College

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

University of New Mexico

Central New Mexico Community College

Erica Martinez

Isaiah Martinez

Gavin McAtee

Mariam McCollum

Carson McConnell Victoria McElhanon

Texas Tech University

University of New Mexico Purdue University - Daniels School of Business

Texas Tech University Honors College

University of New Mexico

Louisiana State University

Miguel Maldonado University of New Mexico Lucero

University of New Mexico

Violet McGonigle Margaret McMillian Samuel Menicucci Audrey Mileshosky University of Mary

Jacob Madrid

NMSU-Doña Ana Community College

Texas Tech University

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University of New Mexico

Derek Mondala

University of New Mexico

Dominic Martinez

University of New Mexico

Texas Tech University

Luke Montoya Arizona State University Barrett The Honors College

The Graduates

Mason Montoya

Tatiana Montoya

University of New Mexico

University of San Diego

Ava Mudd

Jax Mulville

Annaliesse Nunez

George Ochs

University of New Mexico

Texas Tech Univesity

University of New Mexico

Creighton University

Gabriel Orona

Emma Ortega

Isabella Pacheco

Emmanuel Padilla

Kiley Patalan

Madison Power

University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico

New Mexico State University

Eastern New Mexico University

Regis University - Pre Pharmacy Program

Abigail Rael

Mia Richards

Grace Richardson

Joshua Robbins

Ethan Romero

Jasleen Sahi

University of New Mexico

University of AlabamaHonors College

NMSU - Doña Ana Community College

University of New Mexico

Undecided

University of New Mexico

Adrianna Salas

Brandon Sanchez

Lauren Sanchez

Lucas Sanchez

University of Mary

University of New Mexico

Undecided

Arizona State University Barrett The Honors College

Arriana Sandoval Dinallo

University of New Mexico

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University of New Mexico

Lorenzo Sandoval

The Graduates

Daniel Schoppe

Elise Schultes

United States Marine Corps. University of New Mexico

Victoria SheehyDeLeon

CNM Community College

Olivia Sholtis

Jacob Silva

Jacob Solin

University of New Mexico

Colorado State University Pueblo

Texas Tech University

Theron Stafford

Carina Suarez

Kameron Swanson

Hayden Tate

Kateri Telles

Bryan Thomas

Fort Lewis College

University of San Diego

University of New Mexico

Loyola Marymount University

New Mexico State University

Central Arizona College

Eliana Torres

Andalucia Trujillo

Thomas Valdez

Elena Valencia

Sean Valencia

Thomas Valenzuela

Texas Tech University

University of New Mexico

Arizona State University

Lynn University

University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico

Hunter Vallejos

Avery Witterholt

Sylvianna Ybarra

Logan Zerbe

University of New Mexico

Colorado State University

University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico

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The Class of 2025 Senior Awards St. Pius X Scholar-Athletes of the Year

Liam Chavez

Izabella Cotinola

The recipients excel equally in academics and athletics. The requirement for this award includes being an honor student (3.75 GPA and above) and a varsity multi-sport athlete or year-round varsity athlete of exceptional leadership and performance.

Athletes of the Year

West Point Leadership Award Each year, during Junior year, students are nominated and five are selected to attend the West Point Leadership Luncheon. At the luncheon, the students are interviewed by West Point Alumni who then select one student as the West Point Leadership Winner.

Eliana Marquez

National Merit Scholarship Program

The recipients demonstrate the highest skills, leadership, teamwork, coachability, and work ethic in all sports. For this award, the athlete must compete at the highest level of competition.

Bryan Thomas

Abigail Rael

Danny McKay Memorial Manager of the Year The award is given to a team manager who played an integral role within a team, honoring the character and work ethic of Danny McKay.

Gavin McAtee

Outstanding Sports Medicine Student of the Year

Elias Braun

Primo Contreras Award The Primo Contreras Award is selected by the Theology Department and is given to students who have demonstrated joy in serving others on campus as well as outside our school community, a love of St. Pius X School, and exemplary character.

Kameron Swanson

Native American Leadership Award The SPX Native American Leadership Award is given to a Native American student who meets the following criteria: he or she must be a senior in good standing, an active participant in the SPX Native American Club, and demonstrate leadership in both school and community.

Sandra Allison

Thomas Valenzuela

Marcita Marek Award

Manuel Lujan Scholarship The Manuel Lujan Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA and is planning to attend a New Mexico four-year college or university.

This award was established to recognize Marcita Marek’s interest in promoting peer education and involvement in the athletic programs at St. Pius X. This annual award is given to a young lady who embodies the qualities of athletic leadership and service Marcita Marek valued.

Macy Freeze

Lucas Sanchez

The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships. Approximately 1.5 million high school students enter the program each year.

The award is given to the student who most represents what the Sports Medicine Program is all about and is selected by the Athletic Trainer.

Macy Freeze

Liam Chavez

Sylvianna Ybarra

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The Class of 2025 Senior Awards P.E.O. STAR Scholarship

Outstanding Graduate

The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship (STAR) was established in 2009 to provide scholarships for exceptional women in their final year of high school to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the U.S. or Canada in the next academic year.

The Outstanding Graduate is selected by the faculty, using the motto of St. Pius X: “Teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge.”

Leah-Marie Crabtree

Kameron Swanson

Renaissance Award

Academic Decathlon Awards Santos Barela: Gold Medalist & Scholarship Winner; MVP Award

The Renaissance Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Fine Arts department to a student who has excelled in multiple areas of the Visual and Performing Arts.

Jonathan Cappon: Gold Medalist & Scholarship Winner; MVP Award

Evangelynn Cruz

Santos Barela

Head of School Recognition Award

Xavier Apodaca

Sean Valencia

The Head of School Recognition Award recognizes a student who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in the school community and campus ministry activities and has grown as a person academically, spiritually, and in their love for St. Pius X School.

Jonathan Cappon

French Awards - Le Grand Concours Annaliesse Nunez: French III: 4th in New Mexico/20th in the Country Avery Witterholt: French III: 7th in New Mexico/24th in the Country Zia Budagher: AP French: 1st in New Mexico and 24th in the Country Erica Martinez: AP French: 2nd in New Mexico and 26th in the Country Violet McGonigle: AP French: 3rd in New Mexico and 34th in the Country AvaMarie Machtinger: AP French: 4th in New Mexico and 35th in the Country Erica Martinez: Le Prix du President

National Honor Society Officers

Senior Choice Award St. Pius X seniors select a young man and a young woman to represent the “best of their class.”

The qualities in nomination are intellectual integrity, respect, sensitivity, congeniality, and leadership.

Broderick Dexel

Adrianna Salas

Excellence in Social Studies Award The Social Studies Department Excellence in Social Studies Award is selected by the department and given to a student who has excelled in the social studies program and exhibited a passion for history and government.

AvaMarie Machtinger

AvaMarie Machtinger Addison Harrington Kristy Agbemadzo Jacqueline Cattaneo President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer

St. Pius X Top Ten Percent of the Class of 2025 Jacob Solin, Valedictorian Leah-Marie Crabtree, Salutatorian Elias Braun Jayna Castillo Liam Chavez Catherine Golden Lena Hernandez AvaMarie Machtinger

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Eliana Marquez Margaret McMillian Derek Mondala Tatiana Montoya Mia Richards Lucas Sanchez Carina Suarez

Around the X: Academics

St. Pius X Wins 24th State Title and National Super Quiz Championship On March 1st, the Saint Pius X Academic Decathlon Team won its 24th State Championship, earning the right to compete at the National Finals, held this year in Des Moines, Iowa. The team faced several obstacles that made a top-tier finish this year more difficult. A large number of additional teams were added to the competition, and the number of teams in each division, based on school size and state scores, increased substantially. Also, several outstanding competitors from last year’s Saint Pius X team were seniors who graduated, making the majority of this year’s team rookies, competing in their first Academic Decathlon competition. A total of 650 students competed in the National Finals.

Perhaps the most fantastic result occurred at the final event at the National Finals, the Super Quiz. It is the only event where students can collaborate, and it has a combination of questions from all the different objective test areas the students have studied throughout the year: art, music, literature, history, science, economics, and math. In front of a large crowd of approximately 1000 people, the Saint Pius X team won the National Thomas Atenciofor their division!

Ella Hill Ava Mudd Championship This was the third time in school history that SaintSierra Pius XSanchez has earned that honor!

Miranda Barela Danira Madrid Jax Mulville Lorenzo Sandoval At the Awards Ceremony, Saint Pius students medals scholarships: Sartan Alyssa Bendinskas Hayden Maestaswon seven individual George Ochs and twoTheron Stafford Konnor Bogart Anthony “TJ” Maldonado Maya Perea Emily Stone Honors Division: Excellence Sabine Correa-Bruzzese Zoe Mangrum Audrey Phelps Logan Underwood • Junior Katheryn Egberg won the National Bronze Medals in Literature and Social Studies, the National Silver Medal in Art, Valerie Gurule Daegan Marsh Ava Robertson Ashton Warren and a scholarship for her overall score.

Isabella Harris Manuel Morales-Hernandez Daniella Romero • Sophomore Ethan Ong took 5th Place in Essay.

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Freshman Marisa Sapien won the National Gold Medal in Mathematics, the National Silver Medal in Literature, and the National Bronze Medal in Art. Sophomore Bridget Braun won the National Silver Medal in Literature and took 5th Place in Social Studies.

Senior Jonathan Cappon won a Gold Medal and a scholarship for earning the Team MVP Award.

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Sophomore Gloria Guerin took 4th Place in Literature and 5th Place in both Essay and Music. Her overall score was also just shy of earning a scholarship.

Senior Santos Barela took 4th Place in Mathematics and 5th Place in both Art and Literature.

Sophomore Madelyn Garcia took 5th Place in Mathematics.

After all individual scores were tallied, St. Pius X earned an impressive 5th place nationally in Division IV, a strong finish, particularly given the growing number of competing teams.

Congratulations on another successful year!

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Around the X: Fine Arts

Spotlight on the Arts: St. Pius X Showcases Talent in Theater and Music The Performing Arts Programs at St. Pius X continue to flourish under the expert leadership of Mr. Keith Jordan (Band/Choir) and alumni Stephen Armijo ’07 (Drama) and Kevin Chavez ’12 (Choir). From a dramatic theatrical production to a vibrant spring concert, students demonstrated their talent, discipline, and passion for the arts.

The Theater Arts program impressed once again with its production of Game of Tiaras by Don Zolidis—a clever and dramatic blend of Game of Thrones-style intrigue and the tragic depth of King Lear. The Spring Music Concert showcased the talents of student musicians across all levels, featuring both solo and group performances by the First-Year and Second-Year Orchestras, the High School Orchestra, the Symphonic Band, the First-Year and Second-Year Bands, and the Concert Choir. Bravo, SPX Performing Arts!

Artistic Excellence: St. Pius X Students Earn 19 Honors at NM Scholastic Art Awards The NM Scholastic Art Awards is the premier juried art competition for high school students across New Mexico, renowned both locally and nationally for its prestigious accolades. It is recognized as one of the most esteemed competitions in high school art. This year, St. Pius X High School students earned an impressive 19 awards, highlighting their dedication and artistic talent.

Leading in recognition among SPX’s standout achievers were several Gold Key winners, including Sophia Labreche (9). Labreche’s exceptional artistic talent shone through in her winning entry, marking a significant accomplishment in the competition.

Additionally, SPX celebrated Silver Key awards for Brooke Kelly (12), Delilah Muxworthy (9), and Kathryn Egberg (11); each demonstrating remarkable skill and creativity in their submissions. Takira Konico (10) excelled with two Silver Key recognitions, further showcasing SPX’s depth of artistic talent. The list of Honorable Mentions included Eleni Andritsos (9), Lena Hernandez (12), TJ Maldonado (11), Annaliesse Nunez (12) (2 awards), Arielle Rodriguez (10) (2 awards), Davianna Romero (11), Kathryn Egberg (11) (dual recognition), Sylvianna Ybarra (12), and Grace Richardson (12). Notably, Jessica Castro (12) earned a rare Honorable Mention for her portfolio, one of only ten such awards granted statewide.

Congratulations to our winners and a special acknowledgment to Mr. Robert Willits for his commitment, creativity, and talent in leading the visual arts department at St. Pius X School.

Brooke Kelly

Delilah Muxworthy

Lena Hernandez

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TJ Maldonado

Around the X: Campus Ministry

Faith in Action: The Class of 2026 Retreat The St. Pius X Junior Class Retreat offered the Class of 2026 a chance to step away from their daily routine of assignments and class discussions to immerse themselves in prayer, hard work, and community service. This retreat usually takes place at the end of the junior year and marks the first step for the class in preparation to become leaders on campus the following year. This year, the retreat was held at two spiritually rich locations: St. Edwin’s Church and the Norbertine Community at Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey.

The retreat began with a celebration of Mass at St. Edwin’s, uniting the students in prayer. After Mass, the class was divided into two groups to serve the community more effectively.

At the Abbey, students followed in the footsteps of the Norbertine priests and helped restore the beauty of the sacred walking path used for prayer and meditation. While pulling weeds, repainting markers, and clearing debris, the students came to appreciate the sanctity of the space they were helping to preserve. The day concluded with lunch, prayer, and reflection in the Abbey chapel, where students shared how their efforts became acts of love and connection with God and one another.

At St. Edwin’s Church, set against a backdrop of a rural working farm, the students experienced the joy of serving a vibrant parish community. They cleared land, cleaned chicken coops and barns, prepared garden beds, and readied the outdoor amphitheater for the upcoming parish fiestas. Parishioners expressed their gratitude with freshly grilled green chile cheeseburgers from a local butcher and homemade ice cream.

Throughout the retreat, students embraced the spirit of St. Pius X by living out the mission of SPX and putting their faith into action through service to others. It was a day filled with hard work, prayer, and fellowship.

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Around the X: Campus Life

SPX Jeopardy!: Seniors Reign Supreme For thirty-four years, students in Mr. Penn’s Math and Academic Decathlon courses have been treated to Jeopardy! bonus events in the classroom throughout the school year. Categories vary from math to history to vocabulary to pop culture, and students enjoy the opportunity to play. In the 2023/2024 school year, numerous Seniors pushed to get the first-ever SPX All-School assembly approved, and it turned out to be a very successful event! On April 9th, the second All-Star, All-School Jeopardy! event was held, and it was just as exciting as the first! Following the success of the Class of 2024, this year’s Seniors were hoping again to have the chance to show their Jeopardy! skills and establish a tradition of winning this school-wide event.

Seniors

This year’s categories included 2025 Lenten Gospels, S “C” IENCE Terms (science terms that start with the letter “C”), SAINT PI “-US” 6 (six-letter words that end with “-us”), Action Movie Presidents, Sports Leaders, and High School Science Fiction Novels. The five competing teams represented SPX Faculty and the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes. All five teams had players fast enough and good enough to buzz in and answer questions correctly, but at the end of the regular rounds, three teams stood out with the highest scores and the best chances to win: the Sophomores were in first, led by Ethan Ong, John Carney, and Hershul Olloway, Jr.; the Seniors, led by Elias Braun, Jacob Solin, and Santos Barela, were in second; and the Faculty, led by Mr. Neuschwanger ’90, Mr. Calvo ’17, and Mr. Armijo ’07, were in third.

Juniors

Sophomores

The Final Jeopardy! category was Football and Math, where players needed to use their knowledge of NFL players and math skills to answer correctly.

The Faculty Team risked it all and missed the final question, ending them in last place. The Seniors risked everything and answered correctly, doubling their score. In a surprise twist, the first-place Sophomores also got the question right, but did not risk enough of their points to surpass the Seniors. For the second consecutive year, the Seniors were AllSchool Jeopardy! Champions!

Freshmen

Many people were responsible for the success of the event. Thank you to the SPX Maintenance Crew for setting up, Senior Kameron Swanson for providing sound, Ms. Ashley Turcott ’07 for helping coordinate the event, and to the students who agreed to participate and represent their classes on competing teams.

Faculty

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St. Pius X Boys Basketball Recap

Season Stats

The Boys Varsity Basketball team delivered an exceptional 2024-2025 season, finishing with an impressive 22-6 record.

Overall Record: 22-6 District Record: 8-0 District Champions State Results: #1 Seed

In December, the Sartans captured the championship title at the Sandia Prep Invitational. They went on to dominate district play with a perfect 8-0 record, earning both the regular season and district tournament championships, setting them on the path to achieve an 11-game winning streak and the #1 seed in the state tournament.

ALL-STATE 1st Team Mason Montoya (12)

The Sartans advanced to the quarterfinals but fell short against district rivals, the Highland Hornets, with a final score of 51-59.

Congratulations to the team on an outstanding season of grit, growth, and achievement!

ALL-DISTRICT 1st Team and District Player of the Year Mason Montoya (12)

2nd Team Carson McConnell (12) Kenneth Zamora (11) Isaiah Carpenter (10)

All Academic District Team Jackson Carrigan (12) Marcos Chavez (11)

District Coach of the Year Ryan Myers ’09

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St. Pius X Girls Basketball Recap

Season Stats Overall Record: 19-9 District Record: 7-1 Runner-Up State Results: #6 Seed ALL-STATE 2nd Team Catalina Anaya (12)

ALL-DISTRICT Player of the Year

The St. Pius X Girls Basketball team finished the 2025 season strong with an impressive 19-9 overall record. The Lady Sartans dominated district play, finishing in first place. Their postseason journey led them to the quarterfinals at The Pit, where they competed with heart and determination on one of New Mexico’s biggest stages. Unfortunately, they fell short, losing to Portales 34-38 in the quarterfinals This season was defined by both team accomplishments and the leadership of the senior class. These seniors not only led by example on the court but also helped build a team culture rooted in hard work and commitment. Their contributions have left a lasting impact on the program, paving the way for future Sartans to succeed.

With a talented and eager group of underclassmen stepping up, the 2026 season looks promising. The returning players are motivated and ready to carry the torch, fueled by the momentum of a successful season and inspired by the legacy of the Class of 2025.

Catalina Anaya (12)

1st Team Catalina Anaya (12) Bella Candelaria (12)

2nd Team Macy Freeze (12) Jaelyn Olloway (8)

District Coach of the Year Bree Rode

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St. Pius X Boys & Girls Wrestling Recap

The Saint Pius X Sartan Wrestling Program had an outstanding 2024-2025 season, achieving extraordinary results and making significant strides. The team secured 2nd place at the Conquer the Petroglyphs Duals, 4th place at the Sartan Scuffle, 2nd place in the District Duals, and 3rd place at the NMAA 2-4A Regional Championships. The season culminated with a 4th-place finish at the 2025-2026 NMAA State Championships.

This marks the highest state placing for the boys in the history of wrestling at St. Pius X. Not only is this the team’s best finish ever, but four Sartans competed for gold in the finals, which is the highest number of Sartans in the championship round. This year, the Sartans brought home two state champion titles and two state runners-up, along with several fourth and fifth-place podium finishes.

The boys and girls demonstrated their strength by qualifying as one of the largest 4A teams in the state, consisting of 10 boys and 5 girls. They brought home seven individual placements, four state finalists, and two state champions.

Congratulations, Sartans!

State Championship Team Claudia Aragon (12),138 lbs.

Santiago Aragon Roybal (12), 172 lbs. State Runner-Up Zia Budagher (12), 152 lbs. 4th Place Abigail Rael (12), 132 lbs.

Jacob Silva (12), 189 lbs.

Mycah Gachupin (11), 139 lbs. State Runner-Up TJ Maldonado (11), 160 lbs.

Dane Padilla (11), 107 lbs. State Champion Valentine Popadiuc (11), 152 lbs. State Champion Zachary Katz (9), 145 lbs. 5th Place Matthew Longdon (9), 127 lbs. 4th Place Alfredo Martinez (9), 114 lbs.

Avi Phlieger (9), 120 lbs.

Lance Yarbrough (9), 133 lbs.

Isabella Vallejos (8), 126 lbs.

Regional Titles Claudia Aragon (12), 138 lbs. 6th Place Santiago Aragon Roybal (12), 172 lbs. 4th Place Zia Budagher (12), 152 lbs. Champion Jacob Silva (12), 189 lbs. 3rd Place Mycah Gachupin (11), 139 lbs. Runner-Up TJ Maldonado (11), 160 lbs. 7th Place Dane Padilla (11), 107 lbs. Champion Valentine Popadiuc (11), 152 lbs. Champion Zachary Katz (9), 145 lbs. 5th Place Matthew Longdon (9), 127 lbs. Champion Richard Alfredo Martinez (9), 114 lbs. 6th Place Lance Yarbrough (9), 133 lbs. 6th Place Isabella Vallejos (8), 126 lbs. 4th Place

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St. Pius X Boys & Girls Swimming Recap

The 2025 season was another standout for Sartan Swimming! The boys’ team delivered consistent topthree finishes throughout the regular season and secured 2nd place at the District Meet, while the girls took 4th.

The Sartans earned four district championship swims, qualified for five relays at State, and advanced to the finals in four. Impressively, 12 individual swimmers qualified for the State Championship Meet.

At State, the team delivered strong performances in final-round swims and celebrated multiple podium finishes—highlighted by Senior Justin Duran’s qualification for the A Final in both of his events.

Congratulations to all our Sartan Swimmers on an incredible season!

State Championship Team Justin Duran (12) Santi Lopez (12) Ava Marie Machtinger (12) Dominic Martinez (12) Isaiah Martinez (12) Danira Madrid (11) Audrey Phelps (11) John Carney (10) Madelyn Garcia (10) Griffin Wells (10) Branson Whitson (10) Sydney Dexel (9)

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St. Pius X Cheer & Dorados Recap Cheer

Team Awards Santa Fe Demon Invite: 1st Place 4A All-Girl Game Day Rio Rancho Spirit Invite: 2nd Place 4A All-Girl Game Day Successful Annual Showcase

UCA All-American Awards Diana Flock (12) Erica Martinez (12) Ava Mudd (12) Annaliese Nunez (12) Abra Telles (11) Cece White (9)

Dorados

Sartan Spirit Appearances Football Soccer Basketball

Special Appearances Homecoming Pep Rallies Halloween Show Christmas Showcase Spring Recital

26 Routines Performed in the 24/25 Season Top 10%: Delilah Muxworthy (9)

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St. Pius X Sports Medicine Season Recap ACADEMIC ALL-STATE 1st Team Macy Freeze (12) Thomas Valenzuela (12)

2nd Team Abigail Rael

Sports Medicine Brings Home the Blue!

The school year has seen significant growth and achievements in the athletic training program. With the addition of new athletic trainer, Ashley Dapson, splitting duties with veteran, Kylee Dorsey, the number of student-athletes receiving care has doubled. This expansion has enhanced the quality and accessibility of services, ensuring that more athletes stay healthy and gameready throughout the year. The upgraded facilities, which include more treatment tables and the introduction of new modalities, have further improved efficiency and the ability to provide top-tier care.

Major athletic milestones were celebrated as three teams, volleyball, football, and the boys’ soccer team, advanced to the state finals. With the spring season still underway, there is optimism about adding even more teams to that list.

Involvement with middle school sports has also deepened, allowing the program to broaden its approach and gain valuable experience working with younger student-athletes. This enriched the team’s skills and laid a strong foundation for future program development.

Academically, the Sports Medicine class achieved outstanding success. At the NMAA State Athletic Training Challenge, the program earned 1st place overall, with two Sartan teams finishing 1st and 2nd place. Senior Abigail Rael and Junior James Martinez placed 2nd and 3rd in the individual competition. These results reflect not only the hard work of the students but also the strength of the curriculum and instruction. The class gained hands-on experience and new skills to benefit the students after high school, shaping their future careers in health and sports sciences.

This year has been one of progress, excellence, and momentum in the athletic training room, on the fields, and the courts.

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St. Pius X Signing Day

Congratulations to the eight Sartans who have secured commitments to college athletics and the arts!

Frank Barela, Soccer – St. Edwards University in Austin, TX. NCAA Division II, Lone Star Conference

Benjamin Lahi, Rugby – Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. D1 Gold Coast Conference

“St. Ed’s has good academics, a beautiful campus, and I love the city of Austin!”

“I chose ASU because my brother is a student there finishing his degree.

I wanted to continue my rugby career, and I thought about what better place than ASU, where I can leave my mark on the program.”

Liam Chavez, Cross Country and Track & Field – Regis University in Denver, CO. Division II, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

Macy Freeze, Women’s Basketball – Concordia University in Irvine, CA. NCAA Division II, PacWest Conference

“Regis is a great Catholic University with an excellent coaching staff and great team culture.”

“Concordia University has a great coaching staff, challenging academics, and a growth/winning mindset.”

Broderick Dexel, Theater/Performing Arts – Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK

Maximilliano Lopez, Cross Country and Track & Field – Central Arizona College in Coolidge, AZ. NJCAA Division I, Arizona Community College Athletic Conference

“Oklahoma State offered me a great scholarship and excellent theater, jazz band, and chemistry opportunities.”

Brooke Kelly, Cross Country and Track & Field – New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM. NCAA Division I, Conference USA “NMSU has a great coaching staff and team dynamic. Plus, it’s close to home.”

“CAC has a great program for development and a competitive atmosphere.”

Kiley Patalan, Women’s Soccer – Eastern NM University in Portales, NM. NCAA Division II, Lone Star Conference “The team was very welcoming, it’s close to home, and I get to continue my soccer career.”

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St. Pius X Powerlifting Roster Senior Girls

Taylor Alwin

Claudia Aragon

Zia Budagher

Aili Johnson

Sylvianna Ybarra

Rylie Santi Lopez

Dominic Martinez

Isaiah Martinez

Head Coach Christen Aragon

Juniors Daniella Romero Davianna Romero Sophia Trujillo

Sophomores

Bridget Braun Jordan Chavez AnaGrace Garcia Olympia Neiman Alexas Wardroup-Sanchez Lilee Zarate

Senior Boys

Justin Duran

Ethan Garcia

Head Coach Christen Aragon

Juniors James Martinez Manuel Morales Raph Neel Dane Padilla Kolbe Padilla Tony Ruiz

Sophomores Ethan Vigil Trevor Wunsch

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Gabriel Orona

St. Pius X Powerlifting Recap

The St. Pius X Powerlifting Team had an outstanding first season. Open gyms began in October, and after just six months of practice, we finished the season with 12 state qualifiers. The girls’ and boys’ teams placed 10th out of 20 competing schools.

These student athletes had a fantastic experience building strength and knowledge in the weight room. In addition to their physical strength, these athletes demonstrated heart, perseverance, discipline, and kindness throughout the season.

Congratulations to the pioneers of powerlifting on their inaugural season!

2025 Powerlifting State Team Aili Johnson (12), 105 lbs. 3rd Place Olympia Newman (10), 123 lbs. 3rd Place Sylvianna Ybarra (12), 114 lbs. 4th Place Taylor Alwin (12), 123 lbs. 5th Place Sophia Trujillo (11), 181lbs.

Justin Duran (12),165lbs. 3rd Place Ethan Garcia (12), 148lbs. 4th Place Trevor Wunsch (10), 132lbs. 4th Place Gabriel Orona (12), 123lbs. 5th Place James Martinez (11), 198lbs. 5th Place Dane Padilla 114lbs.

Anthony Ruiz 308lbs.

500lb. Club Taylor Alwin (12) Sylvianna Ybarra (12) Sophia Trujillo (11) Olympia Newman (10)

1000lb. Club Justin Duran (12) James Martinez (12) Anthony Ruiz (12)

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St. Pius X Baseball Roster Seniors

Caiden Bischoff

Michael Deller

Alex Garcia

Santiago Lucero

Jacob Madrid

Jax Mulville

Head Coach Jim Stebbins

Juniors

Sophomores

Freshmen

Marcos Chavez Nathaniel Miera Darryk Olivares Dominic Ramsey Kaiden Swanson Sean Taylor Ramon Torres Zain Unis Ashton Warren

Christopher Aguilar Joaquin Aragon Roybal RJ Bacon Jacob Banuelos Brennan Craver Jim McGonigle Jeremiah Romero Lucas Saavedra Diego Trujillo Luke Wrobel

Michael Cappon Nicholas Casco Nicholas Gurule Julian Jeter-Flores Hunter Jiron Lucas Menicucci Gio Mata Colton Roberson Dane Russell Defearian Salazar Joshua Vallez Steven Vasquez

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Eighth Graders Mateo Angel Luke Danella Josh Fisher Clinton Moya Nolan Peyton Kane Pilegrene Sebastian Pino Lucas Randle Dominic Vaccaro

St. Pius X Baseball Recap

Season Stats Overall Record: 18-12 District Record: 8-0 District Champions State Results: #2 Seed ALL-DISTRICT 1st Team

The 2025 St. Pius X Baseball season kicked off in early May with a Saturday morning split doubleheader against Atrisco Heritage. The Sartans’ nondistrict schedule was filled with ups and downs, and the boys finished with a record of 7-10, having faced some of the toughest teams in 5A. This experience prepared them well for a challenging district schedule, where they achieved an impressive 8-0 record.

The state tournament began with a best-of-three series at home, where the Sartans beat Kirtland Central in two games. In the quarterfinals, the Sartans matched up against the familiar Grants Pirates. After a hardfought battle, the Sartans advanced to the semifinals, where they faced the Bloomfield Bobcats. Unfortunately, the Bobcats won 6-2, bringing the season to an end.

Michael Deller (12) Jacob Madrid (12) Jax Mulville (12) Joaquin Aragon (10) Hunter Jiron (9)

2nd Team Kaiden Swanson (11) Zain Unis (11) Ashton Warren (11)

All-District Academic Team Alex Garcia (12) Jax Mulville (12) Darryk Olivares (11) Zain Unis (11) Ashton Warren (11)

District Player of the Year Jacob Madrid (12)

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St. Pius X Softball Roster

Head Coach Melanie Marquez

Juniors

Sophomores

Freshmen

Isabella Caba Zoe Mangrum Daniella Romero Davianna Romero Sophia Trujillo

Jordyn Caintic Jordan Chavez Aubri Hooee Amari Jaramillo Dominique Morett Isabella Solis Alexas WardroupSanchez Lilee Zarate

Emma Carrigan Cadence Dyea Grace Grady Mia Hennessy Jasmine Mang Gabby Sisneros Katelyn Sweetin

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Eighth Graders Rika Garcia Diamor Ibarra-Villegas Jaelyn Olloway Caitlin Tierney

St. Pius X Softball Recap

Season Stats Overall Record: 14-15 District Record: 7-1 District Champions State Results: #9 Seed ALL-STATE 2nd Team Jordan Chavez (10) Aubri Hooee (10)

ALL-DISTRICT 1st Team Isabella Caba (11) Jordan Chavez (10) Aubri Hooee (10) Lilee Zarate (10) Grace Grady (9)

The 2025 season was inspiring for the St. Pius X Lady Sartans. With no returning seniors and a team full of underclassmen, this group could’ve been overlooked—but instead, they rose to the occasion with grit, heart, and a hunger to compete. They battled through a challenging schedule, earned the #9 seed in the state tournament, and made a remarkable run to the semifinals, falling just short to Lovington, who went on to play for the state title.

Their journey was marked by unforgettable moments, including two electric wins over district rivals and a thrilling upset over the #5 seed in the tournament. Every game, this team showed that rankings don’t define character, and experience doesn’t limit potential. They played with passion, resilience, and a belief in one another that set them apart.

What makes this season even more meaningful is the way this team has grown—both on and off the field. They learned to lean on each other, to lead without senior voices, and to stay united through adversity. The bond they built is the kind that doesn’t fade with the final out.

This story isn’t over. Every player on this roster is returning. With a year of experience, hard-earned confidence, and an unshakable team culture, this group is ready to take the next step. The foundation is strong, the future is bright, and we can’t wait to see what these incredible young women accomplish next season.

2nd Team Sophia Trujillo (11) Amari Jaramillo (10) Dominique Morett (10) Diamor Ibarra-Villegas (8)

Honorable Mention Danielle Romero (11) Davianna Romero (11)

All-District Academic Team Danielle Romero (11)

District Coach of the Year Melanie Roni Marquez

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St. Pius X Tennis Roster Senior Boys Head Coach Edward Benavidez

Lucas Sanchez

Juniors

Sophomores

Freshmen

Luke Carrigan Mateo Certain

Jude Benavides Branson Whitson

Tobias Sanchez

Thomas Valdez

Eighth Graders Charlie Hollowwa John Johnson Seth Saavedra

Senior Girls

Tayla Baggerly, CAPTAIN

Julie Dixon

Adrianna Salas

Elise Schultes

Lena Hernandez, Mariam McCollum Victoria McElhanon, Tatiana Montoya CAPTAIN CAPTAIN

Head Coach Sophomores David Baggerly

Junior Aster Webb

Danielle Dixon Takira Konico Annabella Parsons Madison Sanchez

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Mia Richards

St. Pius X Tennis Recap

Boys Season Stats Overall Record: 7-7 District Record: 5-2 State Results: #10 Seed

Girls Season Stats Overall Record: 7-5 District Record: 5-1

Boys Varsity Tennis concluded the season with a 7-7 overall record, including a 5-2 finish in district play. The Sartans competed against strong 5-A schools during the regular season, which prepared them for the district tournament. Their performance led to a three-way tie for second place in the district. St. Pius X was selected as the #10 seed in the NMAA State Tournament but lost in the first round. This year marked the fourth consecutive year that the team qualified for state. Mateo Certain (11) qualified for State in the individual singles event by finishing 3rd in the District Tournament. Newcomer John Johnson (8) qualified for state in doubles alongside Jude Benavides (10). Benavides and Johnson had a strong showing in the district tournament, reaching the final match and finishing in 2nd place.

The St. Pius X Girls Varsity Tennis team featured nine senior members this season. Lena Hernandez (12) won the top district honors by claiming the Singles Title against Miyamura. The Lady Sartans secured 2nd place in the district, which qualified them to compete in the State Championships.

Special recognition goes to the top six: Lena Hernandez (12), Mia Richards (12), Tayla Baggerly (12), Victoria McElhanon (12), Mariam McCollum (12), and Madison Sanchez (10) for making the 2025 season a tremendous success.

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St. Pius X Golf Roster Senior Boys

Alex Garcia

James Lockhart

Jacob Madrid

Dominic Martinez

Jax Mulville

Elliott Ochs

Head Coach

Juniors

Sophomores

Freshmen

Chris Moya

Zachary Brokaw Sean Taylor Ramon Torres Zain Unis

Slayde Aragon Andrew Bujanda John Carney Phillip Delgado Carson Doherty Conner Doherty Thomas Gulley Randy Morales Tyler Mudd Jeremiah Romero Lucas Saavedra

Santino Castaneda Dylan Rippberger Julian Pacheco Jeremiah Woodhouse

Senior Girl

Avery Witterholt

Head Coach Chris Moya

Juniors Amelie Kalina

Sophomores Raquel Ortiz Paisley Turcotte

Freshmen Grace Gessing Olivia Long Isabella Nguyen

Eighth Graders

London Forrest Malia Gallegos Katie Gribble Dielissandra Molina Parker Wilson

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Eighth Graders Boston Elder Nicholas Gurule Tripp Gibson Luke Jones Kane Pilegrene Dominic Vaccaro

St. Pius X Golf Recap

Boys Season Stats Overall Record: 11 (4-3-0) District Champs State Results: 7th Place

The Boys Varsity Golf team had a successful season, placing in the top seven out of 11 tournaments and winning four. The Sartans finished 3rd at the Metro Championship and 4th in the Shootout in the Desert, where they won back-to-back victories in the previous 2 years. The Sartans also secured the District Championship and 7th place at the State Championship Tournament. Overall, the team’s impressive performance showcased their skill, determination, and commitment to excellence throughout the season.

ALL-DISTRICT Jacob Madrid (12) Jax Mulville (12) Zain Unis (11)

Girls Season Stats Overall Record: 11 (7-1-1) District Champs State Results: 4th Place

This year’s Girls Varsity Golf team achieved seven tournament wins, along with a 2nd place finish and a 3rd place finish in 11 tournaments, despite losing two All-State players to graduation last year. The Lady Sartans team included three 8th-graders, one 9th-grader, and one Junior, who contributed to their 3rd place in the Metro Championship and 4th place in the Shootout in the Desert. Their outstanding performance secured them the District Championship and a 4th place finish at the State Championship.

ALL-DISTRICT Amelie Kalina (11) Olivia Long (9) Parker Velarde-Wilson (8) Dielissandra Molina (8)

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St. Pius X Rugby Roster Seniors

Benjamin Lahi CAPTAIN

Rylie Santi Lopez

Abby Rael

Head Coach

Sophomores

Freshmen

Mark Neice

Isaiah Barboa Carlo Lowrey-Garcia

Dominic Bellisario Jonas Bouvet Jack Gribble Maximilian Gribble Kane Huffmyer Antonio Martinez Joaquin Martinez Caiden Monaghan Hayden Mortimer Lance Yarbrough

Juniors Joziah Chama TJ Maldonado CAPTAIN Daegan Marsh Raph Neel Kolbe Padilla Tony Ruiz

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Eighth Graders

Non-SPX Seniors

Zachary Brito Connor Foster Connor Sweetin

Cameron Garcia Sandoval (Cibola HS) Michael Serrano (Piedra Vista HS) Chris Waseta (Valencia HS)

St. Pius X Rugby Recap

Season Stats State Results: U19 4th Place, #4 Seed ALL-STATE Benjamin Lahi (12) Abigail Rael (12) TJ Maldonado (11) Raph Neel (11) Tony Ruiz (11)

Rugby concluded its season on May 10th, hosting the state rugby championships at St. Pius X. Due to the creation of a new middle-school team, three teams participated in the state tournament for the first time in program history.

In the U14’s inaugural season, the 6th-grade lads had a fantastic finish, placing 2nd at the state tournament. The U16 team also had an outstanding year, featuring nine freshmen and three 8th-grade players.

They finished in 3rd place at the state tournament, having played over 18 matches this season. The U19 team performed well and secured 4th place in the state tournament. Despite being a young squad with several freshman starters, the margins of victory and defeat were very narrow this year, clearly indicating overall improvement in the program.

The program welcomed its first female player this year, hoping to inspire more Lady Sartans to join. With three players graduating from this year’s U19 roster, the Ruggers are well-positioned for what lies ahead.

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St. Pius X Water Polo Roster Senior Head Coach Daryl Wells

Junior Danira Madrid

Ava Marie Machtinger

Sophomores Griffin Wells Branson Whitson

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St. Pius X Water Polo Recap

Girls Season Stats State Champions State Results: #2 Seed

Boys Season Stats Runner-Up State Results: #3 Seed

2025 was another outstanding year for Sartan Water Polo! Following a thrilling shootout victory in the 2024 State Championship, the girls’ water polo team secured back-to-back State Championships with a dominant win. Senior Ava Marie Machtinger and junior Dani Madrid were key contributors to this second consecutive championship. The boys’ team also had a fantastic season, maintaining a two-year streak of second-place finishes in the State competition. The future appears very promising for Sartan Water Polo, and the team is recruiting new athletes to join these championship teams!

ALL-STATE Branson Whitson (10) Griffin Wells (10)

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St. Pius X Boys Volleyball Roster Seniors

Konner Bogart

Josh Caintic

Jackson Carrigan

Leandro Garcia

Carson McConnell Dominic Martinez Brandon Sanchez

Hayden Tate

Thomas Valenzuela

Hunter Vallejos

Maya Baca, MANAGER

Eliana Torres, MANAGER

Head Coach Isaiah Bradford

Juniors Luke Carrigan Aliyah Lucero, Manager Logan Underwood

Sophomores Carson Tate Trevor Wunsch

Freshmen Ethan McDermott

Eighth Graders Max Catanach Alexander Sims Julian Smith

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Theron Stafford, MANAGER

St. Pius X Boys Volleyball Recap

Season Stats Overall Record: 10-10 State Results: #4 Seed

As year two wrapped up, the SPX Boys’ Volleyball Team continued to build the program, finishing the season with a 10-10 record. This season brought exciting new elements, including fresh uniforms, memorable home games, a senior night celebration, and travel outside the Metro area. The season highlight was an inaugural trip to Las Cruces for a daylong tournament at Organ Mountain. The Sartans showed resilience, often pushing matches to decisive third sets and gaining valuable competitive experience.

This year also marked the team’s second consecutive qualification for the state competition, where they faced challenging opponents.

The coaching staff extends heartfelt thanks to all parents for their encouragement and wishes the best of luck to the ten graduating seniors.

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St. Pius X Boys Track & Field Roster Seniors

Silas Cerami

Liam Chavez

Noah Devany

Carson McConnell Miguel Maldonado- Valente Marquez Lucero

James Lockhart

Max Lopez

Justin Martindale Lorenzo Sandoval

Juniors

Sophomores

Freshmen

Liam Brown Prestin Day Noah Faux Collin Foster Logan Underwood Quinnlin Wilson

Isaiah Carpenter Ryan Castillo Cayl Cox-Liggins Curtis Flakes III Xavier Giron Jonathan Hanna Ethan Machtinger Ethan Martinez Richard Medina Hershul Olloway Jr. Matthew Sanchez Teryk Singkanati Carson Tate Landon White

Silas Brown Devon Cantrell Xander Faux Diego Gomez Ethan Hoisington Kane Huffmyer Zachary Katz Elijah Maestas Brandon Manzanares Novik Richards Isaiah Olivas Sam Stafford

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Julian Lovato

Gavin McAtee

Jacob Solin

Bryan Thomas

Eighth Graders Damacio Brito Sebastian Campos Miguel Cordova Vigil Levi Lopez Noah Montoya John Paul Rimbert Mateo Sanchez Elijah Santos Will Wrobel

St. Pius X Boys Track & Field Recap

Season Stats Metro Championships: 3rd Place District: Champions State: 3rd Place Boys Track and Field

Individual Accomplishments:

The boys’ track and field team had what can be considered the most successful season in our school’s history. A strong group of sprinters helped the Sartans achieve numerous school records, as well as notable achievements at the metro, district, and state levels. The large team excelled at the district meet, winning or placing in nearly every event, including all five relays. At the state meet, the sprints and relays kept the boys competitive for the state title right until the end, where they finished only 9.5 points short of winning the school’s first-ever state championship. The boys brought home a state trophy for the first time in over a decade. Coach Turcotte was named District Coach of the Year, but he credits the team’s success to the outstanding staff of assistant coaches he has had during his 37 years of coaching.

Metro Champions Bryan Thomas (12) 200m, 400m, 4x400 Metro High Point Athlete Hershul Olloway (10) 100m, 4x400 Logan Underwood (11) 4X400 Zachary Katz (9) 4x400

District Champions Curtis Flakes (10) 100m, 200m Zachary Katz (9) 400m Max Lopez (12) 1600m Liam Chavez (12) 3200m Noah Devany (12) 110mH, 300mH Jacob Solin (12) Pole Vault Quinnlin Wilson (11) Triple Jump

District Boys Track Coach of the Year Coach Jeff Turcotte

State Champions Bryan Thomas (12) 200m, 400m, 4x400 State High Point Athlete Hershul Olloway (10) 100m, 4x100, 4x400 Julian Lovato (12) 4x100 Curtis Flakes (10) 4x100 Zachary Katz (9) 4x100, 4x400 Logan Underwood (11) 4x400 Noah Devany (12) 4x400 SPX School Breaking Records: 100m Dash: 10.67 Hershul Olloway (10) 200m Dash: 21.60 Bryan Thomas (12) 400m Dash: 47.44 Bryan Thomas (12) 4x100 Relay 41.66 4x200 Relay 1:29.16 4x400 Relay 3:21.65

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St. Pius X Girls Track & Field Roster Seniors Juniors

Freshmen

Aliya Lucero

Selycia Abeyta Emily Armijo Mia Cahill Carly Camilli Sydney Dexel Kaylee Gray Sophia Labreche Gabby Lenz Madison Marquez Lucy Pouska Shane Pruitt Marisa Rael Marisa Sapien Danielle Trujillo Mackenzie Underwood Olivia Wingfield

Sophomores

Kristy Agbemadzo

Zia Budagher

Jayna Castillo

Bella Cotinola

Savannah Ellison

Macy Freeze

Brooke Kelly

Kiley Patalan

Gianna Archuleta Savannah Ball Vanessa Cichy Elizabeth Coash Stella Copeland AnnaGrace Garcia Alicia Garcia-Haynie Olivia Forrester Anabella Munoz Olympia Neiman Clare Rimbert Aubrey Rodela Ariell Rodriguez Maddie Warren Lilee Zarate

Eighth Graders Mckenzy Crilley Jordan Donoghue Lily Sandoval Olivia Weber

Theron Stafford

Carina Suarez

Elena Valencia

Sylviana Ybarra

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St. Pius X Girls Track & Field Recap

Season Stats Metro Championships: 8th Place District: Runner-Up State: 9th Place

The girls’ track and field team, though hampered by some injuries to key athletes, had a great season, repeating as the District 5AAAA RunnerUp. Although a team with very few seniors or juniors, the future looks bright for the Lady Sartans!

Girls Track and Field

Individual Accomplishments:

Metro Champion Gianna Archuleta (10) 100m

District Champions Brooke Kelly (12) - 3200m Vanessa Cichy (10) - Triple Jump SPX School Breaking Records: 100m Dash: 12.41 Gianna Archuleta (10)

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Middle School

A Joyful Beginning: Celebrating Our Inaugural Middle School Year As the Head and Assistant Head of Middle School at St. Pius X School, we are thrilled to reflect on the remarkable inaugural year of a full middle school program, serving grades 6 through 8. This year has been a true testament to our mission to nurture students who are happy, healthy, and holy.

We are blessed with an extraordinary staff whose dedication and passion created an environment where students are supported and truly engaged in learning. Their creativity and commitment brought lessons to life, encouraging curiosity, collaboration, and confidence in every classroom.

Academically, our students soared. A group of 8th graders excelled in high school-level courses such as Algebra, Honors Algebra I/Geometry, and Honors Spanish I, demonstrating grit and growth. Our SOAR program provided essential support to students with documented learning challenges, allowing all learners to thrive academically and personally.

Our retreat experiences deepened the middle school journey.

In the fall, students explored virtues they could embody during their middle school years. In the spring, our service retreat focused on compassion as students packed meals for those in our community facing food insecurity.

We are filled with pride and gratitude as we close this first year. St. Pius X Middle School is more than a program—it’s a thriving, faith-filled community, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds.

Head of Middle Assistant Head Head of Middle School: School: Leticia Martinez Gomez ’96 Paul Horton

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Middle School

Game On: The Future Starts Here for SPX Middle School Athletics What a year! St. Pius X made its mark in the Middle School athletics world, and we are so unbelievably proud of each one of our athletes.

Whether they were first-timers or seasoned competitors, our students represented SPX with class and perseverance.

Winter and Spring Middle School athletics did not disappoint, adding more successful seasons to our already successful fall season. This spring semester, we had 3 girls’ basketball teams, 1 coed swim team, 1 coed wrestling team, MS Razzle Dazzle, 4 boys’ basketball teams, 1 baseball team, 1 softball team, 1 U14 rugby team, and 1 large coed track team!

With over 200 participants this school year, this group of young men and women will always be remembered as the inaugural middle-school athletics teams at St. Pius X School! Sartan athletics is now stronger than ever, and we can’t wait to see what we can accomplish in the future! If you are interested in coaching or have questions about middle school athletics and our summer programs, please contact Jordan Russell at jrussell@spxabq.org.

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Jordan Russel

In Memory William “Bill” Gilbert Brinson ’74 Passed away on January 14, 2025 Brother of Arlene Brinson Lujan ’73, Jeffrey Brinson ’78, and Thomas Brinson ’79 Brother-in-Law to Larry Lujan ’72 Uncle to Joseph Lujan ’00 and John Lujan ’03 Jeanne Elizabeth McGillan Brummell Passed away on March 29, 2025 Wife of Bernard “Gig” Brummell Mother of Linley Brummell Daly ’84 and Craig Brummell ’86 Keith David Chagnon ’02 Passed on December 28, 2024 Brother of Kyla Chagnon ’02 Carmen CdeBaca Passed on February 8, 2025 Mother of Larry CdeBaca ’70, Anthony CdeBaca ’77, Michael CdeBaca ’80, and Eugene CdeBaca ’84 Gerald Cunico Passed away on April 9, 2025 Father of Stephen ’77, James Cunico ’80, and Jeff Cunico ’82 Grandfather to Samantha Cunico ’13 and Mathew Cunico ’15 Gerald E. Gerken ‘62 Passed away on March 23, 2025 Brother of Janis Gerken Wood ’64, Linda Gerken Maybury ‘65, Carol Gerken Henry ’68, Mark Gerken ’70, Mathew Gerken ’83 and Jean Gerken Bussemeier Anne Doyle Ferguson Passed on November 26, 2024 Mother of Jesse Tyler Ferguson ’94, Kelly Ferguson ’97, and Benjamin Ferguson ’99 Sister to Stacey Poindexter ’70 Aunt to Eric Beach ’93, and Katie Poindexter ’98 Joseph Franklin Martinez Passed away on May 14, 2025 Father to Leticia Martinez Gomez ’96 Grandfather to Diego Gomez ’28 and Eliana Gomez ’30 Barbara Mohorcich Passed away on December 22, 2024 Mother of Gayle Mohorcich ’74, John Mohorcich ’76, Ann Mohorcich Brown ’79, Lynn Mohorcich Burrell ’81 and Mark Mohorcich ‘83 Geraldine Montoya-Sandovol ‘64 Passed away on May 1, 2025 Dennis Mosqueda ’65 Passed away in Spring 2025

To honor the memory of an alumnus or a St. Pius X family member, please email spxalumninews@spxabq.org.

Dr. Erika Pailer ’98 Passed away March 28, 2025 Richard “Brooklyn” Ruminski ’64 Passed away on December 27, 2024 Jason Salazar ’94 Passed away on January 1, 2025

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2025-2026 Calendar St. Pius X School Important Calendar Dates - 2025/26 SY AUGUST 1st & 2nd 6th - 8th 7th 8th 11th 15th 16th 19th 20th 22nd 23rd 28th

Senior Retreat Student IDs High School Orientations Freshmen to Seniors Middle School Orientations 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade First Day of Classes Alumni Volleyball Game Alumni Soccer Games Middle School Parent Night Senior Parent Night Luau (Hawaiian Dress DayAll School) Middle School Luau Back to School Night

SEPTEMBER 1st Labor Day (No School) 3rd Honors Convocation 3rd Freshman Parent Night 8th - 13th Homecoming Week Homecoming Parade (8th) Middle School Movie Night (9th) Bonfire - High School (10th) Football Game (11th) Grandparents Day (12th) Homecoming Dance - High School (13th) 17th Junior Parent Night 18th Alumni Art Show 19th 1975 Reunion 21st 1985 and 2005 Reunions, 24th Sophomore Parent Night 26th Freshman Retreat 26th & 27th 1965 Reunion

OCTOBER 8th 9th & 10th 22nd 26th 29th 29th

End of 1st Quarter Fall Break (No School) 7th Grade Retreat Trunk or Treat High School Testing No School for Seniors Middle School Parent/ Teacher Conferences

NOVEMBER

MARCH

20th

6th 16th - 20th

Native American/ Thanksgiving Mass/ Food Drive 24th - 28th Thanksgiving Break (No School)

APRIL

DECEMBER 1st 12th 15th - 19th

6th Grade Retreat Christmas Mass/Toy Drive Final Exams

December 22nd to January 2nd Christmas Break (No School)

1st 3rd 6th 15th 22nd

24th 28th 29th 30th

SPRING 2026 JANUARY 6th 14th 19th 26th - 30th

Students Return to Campus 8th Grade Retreat MLK Jr. Day (No School) Catholic Schools Week

FEBRUARY 4th 6th 9th 16th 18th 27th

End of Third Quarter Spring Break

Honors Convocation Faith Bowl Challenge No School No School Ash Wednesday - Mass (All School) Faculty Retreat (No School)

Junior Retreat Good Friday (No School) Easter Monday (No School) All School Jeopardy Senior Parent/ Student Transition and Celebration Night Senior Field Day/Senior Mass Sophomore Retreat St. Pius X Signing Day Sartan Social for New Incoming Students

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