Between the Lions: Summer/Fall 2022

This magazine is produced by the St. Pius X Catholic High School Office of Advancement.

Aaron Parr ’06 Interim President

Edye Simpson, Ed. D. Principal Jenn Sedlack

Director of Advancement

Mary O’Brien Beyer ’82 Advancement Coordinator

Karoline Rumps Brennan ’82 Director of Alumni Relations

Michelle Crofton Special Events Coordinator

Anne Marie Dooley Edwards ’96 Assistant Director of Advancement

Laura Patch O’Connell ’94 Communications Coordinator

St. Pius X, an archdiocesan high school, provides a college preparatory education for the formation of the mind, body, and spirit of each student in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

We would like to extend a special thank you to the numerous students, parents, faculty, and staff who submitted photos used in this publication.

From the Interim President

Dear Golden Lion Families,

After I agreed to take on the Interim President role at St. Pius X, I was reminded of what I know to be true: Pius is a special place. I was blown away by all the calls, emails, and letters of support I received from our community.

I grew up dreaming

of attending Pius, and I am honored and humbled to serve in this role. As a child, I went to Pius summer camps. As a high schooler, I had legendary teachers like Ms. Dalton, Ms. Klister, Mr. Brisbane, and Father Lopez. And as a senior, I walked across the stage at graduation and shook the hand of then-Principal Mr. Steve Spellman, one of the best leaders I have ever known. I am proud of this school and look forward to leading our community this year during our leadership transition.

Families often ask me the simple question, “What makes St. Pius special?” First and foremost, we are a Catholic school, placing God at the center of everything we do. We have the unique opportunity as educators to show our students God’s love for them, both in times of joy and sorrow, because no matter what happens, we all belong to the Lord.

Second, Pius is a special school because of our overwhelming sense of family. March of 2020 began a tumultuous time for us all, and our Pius family has been tested over the last few years. I think it is vital that we fight for our family culture. If I have one stick in my hand, I can easily break it. But If I have a pile of sticks together in my hand, I cannot break them. Similarly, we are at our best when each of us works together to do what is best for our kids. If we work together, our family cannot be broken.

We have many great things happening as we approach the new school year. Our Ring the Bells capital campaign construction is underway, and our students will be returning to a fully renovated

library and a new rear entrance. Construction has also begun on the new lobby and front entrance, and work on the new field houses start in August. On behalf of the current and future students, faculty, staff, and families that will benefit from these efforts, thank you for investing in this important project. We have not yet crossed the finish line, so please consider how you might help us ring the bells of victory for St. Pius!

In May, we celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2022. Dr. Susy Ajoy Alfonso ’86, our Distinguished Alumni, gave our graduates great advice for the future as 265 new alumni walked across the stage. This August, we have the privilege of welcoming 280 freshmen and 10 new upperclassmen to the Golden Lions family. Our alumni base and our new student families continue to grow and thrive, and I hope you will join us on campus to witness the Pius family spirit in action. I look forward to a great upcoming school year.

Domini Sumus, Aaron Parr Interim President

“We have the unique opportunity as educators to show our students God’s love for them, both in times of joy and sorrow, because no matter what happens, we all belong to the Lord.”

From the Principal

Dear St. Pius X Families and Friends,

A summer spent with family and friends allows all of us to relax, recharge, and gear up for the new academic year.

I’m confident both new and returning students will return refreshed and eager to learn and grow

in the Pius tradition of excellence. I look forward to the great opportunities ahead of us for the 2022–2023 school year.

Congratulations to the graduates of the Class of 2022 and their families who celebrated this milestone achievement with a beautiful Baccalaureate Mass and commencement ceremony in May. We wish our newest alumni the best of luck and much success in the future.

We are excited that our Ring the Bells Capital Campaign is underway. Safety and security upgrades and the library renovation anchor this first phase of construction. A new, secure front lobby and rear entrance will help safeguard students and prevent unauthorized individuals from entering the heart of our campus. Students will begin using the new gated area near the Roar Store on the first day of school. The new lobby should be completed sometime in October. In the meantime, the front gates will be locked when school starts each morning to secure the main buildings.

The 8,000 square-foot Flannery O’Connor Library is being modernized to offer more usable space for our students and faculty while retaining the essential functions for studying and learning. Considered “the school’s living room,” the new design embraces an open, airy plan with plenty of comfortable space for students to learn and relax. The completely renovated space will have flexible seating options, including collaboration stairs, soft

seating, booths, and easy-to-move tables and chairs. In addition, students and faculty will have access to small meeting rooms, a printing station, a computer lab, and a dedicated classroom.

On behalf of the Pius community, I extend a special welcome to the newest members of our family, the freshmen class of 2026. We are a school community that strives to form students of strong character and deep faith. A Pius education leads students to college and eventually to Heaven. Pius is a special place, and each new student plays a role in furthering our rich history.

I am honored to be principal of this great school and look forward to working with students, faculty, and staff to make the next school year amazing!

Go Golden Lions!

Blessings,

Edye Simpson Principal

“We are a school community that strives to form students of strong character and deep faith. A Pius education leads students to college and eventually to Heaven.”

Graduation 2022

Congratulations to the Class of 2022, the 64th graduating class of St. Pius X! Following two school years altered by COVID-19, this class enjoyed all of the traditional graduation events: Honors Assembly, Baccalaureate Mass, and a commencement ceremony at full capacity.

On April 29, the Honors Assembly recognized students of all grades for their hard work in the academic arena. On May 12, the class of 265 gathered for the first Baccalaureate Mass at the newlybuilt Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church in Norcross. St. Pius X Chaplain, Reverend Michael Bremer, gave the homily and concelebrated with a number of priests from the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

At the graduation ceremony on May 14, Mr. John Favier welcomed the class and their families, and seniors Bianca Cardona, Kelly McGraw, and Gracie Rosenberg sang God Bless America. Principal Edye Simpson introduced Salutatorian Maximilian “Maxi” Brogi, describing him as “...a young man of intelligence, diligence, and academic excellence...he is a good person who genuinely cares about the welfare of others.” Maxi earned the highest score in the state of Georgia on the National Spanish Exam in 2019 and a perfect score on the ACT. A National Merit Scholar, Maxi has earned the President’s Award each year during his career at St. Pius. Maxi is a four-year member of the varsity swim and dive team, played water polo, and was a member of the track and field team. He was Vice President of the National Honor Society. He volunteers as a teacher at LaAmistad, an after-

“I’ve only now started to realize that St. Pius X isn’t just the four years you spend here. It’s the siblings, parents, friends, neighbors, cousins, community, that have come before, and will come after. Each of us, and our class as a whole, is part of something greater.”

- Maximilian Brogi, Salutatorian

school program that prepares Latino students and families for success through academic and life enrichment programs.

Maxi described the impact that the pandemic had on the Class of 2022, saying, “I know no one wants to talk about COVID anymore, but not to do so would be a disservice to everything our class has worked so hard for. Class of 2022, this is who we are. This is our legacy...Someone had to carry the torch from one end of this thing to the other. And that’s the gift we’ve given; people will look back and thank us for it.”

Director of Alumni Relations Karoline Brennan ’82 awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award to Dr. Susy Ajoy Alfonso ’86, describing her as “a humble woman who embodies the beloved characteristics of our fine school…Pride, Integrity, Unity, and Sacrifice.” In her inspiring speech, Dr. Alfonso described how, as a St. Pius student, the school community rallied around her when her mother died from cancer. Dr. Alfonso shared her professional

journey, and how she balanced it as a new mother. She said, “What should have taken me seven years took 11, but I did it my way...Just because you are walking a bit of a different path and a different timeline, don’t let anyone minimize or tell you you can’t do something you’re passionate about.” (Scan the QR code on the bottom of this page to hear Dr. Alfonso’s speech in its entirety.)

Following the Distinguished Alumni Award, Valedictorian Katherine “Katie” Graebner spoke to the class. Katie maintained a 103.88 GPA while completing 13 Advanced Placement and seven honors classes during her career at St. Pius X. Katie was a finalist in the Governor’s Honor Program and is a National Merit Scholar. She created the Mu Alpha Theta chapter at St. Pius X, a math tutoring program for St. Pius students who need extra help. Principal Edye Simpson said, “Katie personifies the mission of our school and embodies those qualities that we hope will be evident in all of these graduates: curiosity for life-long learning, a life of service, and motivation to improve the world around them.”

“I will miss you all more than you know, but I cannot wait for you to meet your new classmates and professors...Treat all of them with respect. In the little things, say ‘please,’ hold the door, and smile. In the big things, sacrifice your time and energy to serve others.”

- Katherine Graebner, Valedictorian

In her speech, Katie applauded the Class of 2022 for the qualities they have already displayed as students: persistence, dedication, selflessness, and compassion. Katie asked her classmates to stay humble and kind, adding, “Do not forget where you came from. These past four years, you have received the foundations for success, and you have used them to make your time here successful. Before we amaze the world with our future successes, let’s take one last moment to remember our roots.” A photo slideshow, created by Katie, was presented to the song “Humble and Kind” by Tim McGraw. Katie included every Class of 2022 graduate in her slideshow.

Bishop Schlesinger then presented the annual Archbishop’s Award, which is selected using student input. Each senior chooses one male and one female student whom they feel best exemplifies living the Catholic faith both in and out of school, and then seniors vote in an on-line ballot. This year’s Archbishop’s Award recipients are Anna Maloof and Michael Schlueter.

Before he awarded each graduate their diploma, Principal Edye Simpson spoke to the students and parents. In a touching moment, she asked the Class of 2022 to stand, face their parents, and give thanks to them by a round of applause.

It is with a mixture of sadness and excitement that we bid a fond farewell to the Class of 2022. We know they will leave their marks on the world, just as they have left us with an enduring legacy of excellence. We pray that God always guides their way, and we wish each of them a lifetime of happiness and success.

2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient

Dr. Susy Ajoy Alfonso ’86

This year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Dr. Susy Ajoy Alfonso ’86, is the Medical Director for the Physician Assistant Program at Emory, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Emory University before earning her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. She completed residency training at Emory, and in 2009 received a master’s degree in Healthcare Management from the Harvard School of Public Health.

Recently named a “Top Doc” by Atlanta magazine for the seventh consecutive year, she has been a member of The Emory Clinic since 2001 and has served in many leadership capacities. Most recently, Dr. Alfonso was selected for the Medical Association of Georgia’s Physician Leadership Academy.

Dr. Alfonso is committed to service. She and her husband Raul lead an annual mission trip to the Dominican Republic where she works with orphans with catastrophic brain injuries. She has served farm workers in South Georgia through an annual outreach for the last 25 years, and she volunteers in two clinics which help under-served families in the Metro Atlanta area. She is an active parishioner at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church where she is a Eucharistic Minister. She served on the Advisory Board at St. Pius X for nine years. When her two sons, Raul ’09 and Miguel ’14, were students at St. Pius X, she volunteered on many parent committees and also served on the St. Pius X Alumni Board.

Through Dr. Alfonso’s professional achievement, commitment to our community, concern for young people, and overall pursuit of excellence, she truly lives the ideals and values of St. Pius X Catholic High School.

The address delivered by Dr. Susy Ajoy Alfonso ’86, was both memorable and inspirational. Scan this QR code to enjoy a video of her address.

Campus Ministry

St. Pius X Welcomes a New Campus Ministry Team!

Susan Baker Director of Campus Ministry

Ms. Susan Baker is grateful for her unique faith journey. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, her family moved to Georgia when she was two years old. While she was baptized Catholic, her family didn't attend Mass regularly. When Ms. Baker was a freshman in high school, she started the RCIA process, and on Easter Vigil in 1992, she received the Sacraments of Confirmation and the Holy Eucharistic. The instruction she received through this process allowed her to have a deeper understanding and appreciation of her faith.

Ms. Baker attended the University of West Georgia and graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor's of Science in Political Science with a concentration in Economics and American History. After a few years of trying to follow her own path, Ms. Baker finally followed where God was leading her by volunteering with the youth group at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Sharpsburg. She was eventually hired as Youth Minister and spent five amazing years there. In 2012, she started work at St. Philip Benizi in Jonesboro. Ten years later, Ms. Baker was ready for a new challenge and growth opportunity, and now feels blessed to be the Director of Campus Ministry at St Pius X.

With a new Campus Ministry team, Ms. Baker and Ms. Lizzie Bond are excited for an active year. In addition to the Domini Sumus fall retreat, boys’ and girls’ retreats, and class pilgrimages, Campus Ministry will be hosting Bible/book studies during lunch periods. Mission trips and March for Life are returning this year, and the team is looking into new activities as well.

Mrs. Abby Bettencourt, who served as the Director of Campus Ministry at St. Pius X from 2016-2021, is returning as the Campus Ministry Coordinator of Pastoral Services. Mrs. Bettencourt will be responsible for the coordination and scheduling of Priests on campus this school year. Meeting the needs of the community of teens, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff is the Campus Ministry team’s top priority and they are looking forward to the years to come!

Ms. Lizzie Bond was born and raised in Johns Creek, Georgia. Ms. Bond has been Catholic her whole life, but it wasn’t until high school that she began to personally know the Lord and embrace the faith.

She attended Georgia College & State University for two years before taking a gap year to serve as a fulltime missionary with Life Teen. Through her transformative year of service, she fell in love with the charism of hospitality for even the most vulnerable populations in the church.

Ms. Bond continued on to finish her undergraduate degree in Social Work at Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio where she spent some of the most impactful years of her life. While at Franciscan, she desired to bring greater glory to God in mind, body, and spirit by leading worship as well as helping develop a mental health program for student athletes.

The Lord guided her all across the country to lead worship at retreats, summer camps, and multiple Steubenville & Life Teen Conferences. During this time, Ms. Bond moved to Nashville and received her Masters of Science in Social Work and her School Social Work License at the University of Tennessee while working at a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility. Ms. Bond loved spending each day working with high school students but missed being able to speak with them about her first great loves — the Lord and her Catholic faith.

Ms. Bond recently moved back to Georgia to begin working at St. Pius X in Campus Ministry as well as teaching Theology. She’s excited to bring all that she has learned in her beautiful adventure of life with Christ to the community of St Pius X.

Lizzie Bond Associate Campus Minister St. Pius

Sally King Roar Store Manager

Celebrating our Retirees

Thanks to the creativity and passion of Roar Store Manager Mrs. Sally King, St. Pius X boasts a school store with merchandise rivaling that of any trendy Atlanta boutique. Mrs. King began managing the Roar Store in 2003, greeting every visitor with her warm smile, expertise, and a listening ear. Mrs. King was often one of the first staff members parents met after their child enrolled, and her welcoming spirit was the perfect representation of St. Pius X.

Prior to the use of e-Books, Mrs. King managed all of the textbooks needed for the school year, which was a monumental undertaking. Each year, Mrs. King strove to make sure the Roar Store was up on the latest spirit wear trends, routinely attending merchandise trade shows, keeping up with the offerings at other schools’ stores, and even gathering student input. Mrs. King, the mother of three St. Pius X graduates, always put the students of Pius first. Amid the wonderful items in the Roar Store, a chat with Mrs. King was the students’ favorite store offering.

Ms. Theresa Johnson began teaching Theology at St. Pius X in 2008. Her colleagues describe her as a quiet warrior for the church with a distinguished elegance. She knew her theology, knew and loved her students (who she fondly referred to as her “little lambs”), and was highly respected. Fellow Theology teacher Mrs. Amy Williams said, “Theresa is the person in the department we go to for her gentle wisdom and her stories. She is a brilliant women, prayerful and loved beyond measure. No challenge is too great for Theresa. Don’t let her gentle spirit fool you. She is strong, a fighter, and has a heart for justice. She loves all God’s children and her students experience God’s love through Theresa each day.”

For 22 years, Mrs. Marylyn Tuura meticulously, quietly, and faithfully served the St. Pius X community as the Assistant Business Manager of Accounts Payable. An unending flow of invoices crossed her desk, and Mrs. Tuura made certain that all were paid in a timely, responsible manner. Mrs. Tuura often quipped that her job was very similar to doing laundry: just when you think everything is clean and folded, you find another dirty sock in your closet! Hers has been a labor of love with careful attention to detail.

Marylyn Tuura Assistant Business Manager

Mrs. Tuura and her husband Tom love to visit their two children, both St. Pius graduates, whenever possible. In her free time, she can be found hiking and camping in state and national parks. But her Catholic faith has always been nearest and dearest to Mrs. Tuura’s heart. She took the time each work day to attend Mass in the chapel. In many ways, her work at Pius has been a perfect reflection of her faith: resolute, positive, and steadfast.

Dr. Doug Wagner began teaching math at St. Pius X in 2014, but his teaching career spans 41 years. Dr. Wagner is a proud Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket, where he played football and was an assistant coach. He is a life-long learner who became a pilot and built his own plane. Loved and respected by his students and colleagues alike, he is kind, humble, and willing to go the extra mile. His fellow math teacher Connie Fish said, “Doug is one of the best examples of a true Christian who truly walks his faith. Doug is always seeking to become a better teacher and human. He is joyful and calm, especially in the face of adversity. He is a loyal friend, a compassionate teacher, and has a multitude of ‘dad’ jokes!”

Theresa Johnson Theology

Doug Wagner Math

We thank them for their dedicated service to St. Pius X, and we wish them a blessed retirement!

St. Pius X News

We are excited to welcome the Class of 2026! Here are some interesting facts about our new class of Golden Lions:

• 280 new students

• 49 middle schools are represented

• Students hail from 54 zip codes

• The farthest drive is a tie between Loganville and Stockbridge (31 miles each)

Wesleyan First Award

Omeno Abutu ’23 was selected as the recipient of the Wesleyan First Award, a book award offered by the Alumnae Association of Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. This scholarship recognizes female high school sophomores or juniors who are active in community service, have leadership potential, and a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is valued at $15,000 per year if the student is accepted to attend Wesleyan College. Presenting the award was Mrs. Sally McKenna, a Wesleyan graduate and parent of St. Pius X alumni Andrew McKenna ’98 and Will McKenna ’01.

Student Joins Catholic Church

Student Shawn Smith ’24 was welcomed into the Catholic Church when he received the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion at an All-School Mass on April 22, 2022. St. Pius X Chaplain Fr. Michael Bremer celebrated the sacraments for Shawn.

Catholic Youths of the Year

Lucy Vrazel ’22 (left) and Gabrielle Harris ’22 (right) were each named “Outstanding Catholic Youth of the Year” at the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women’s Recognition Day on March 12, 2022 at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Lucy represents Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and Gabrielle represents St. Anthony of Padua.

Girls’ Retreat at Camp Hidden Lake

Twenty-five girls attended the Girls’ Retreat at Camp Hidden Lake on March 11-13, 2022. The theme of the retreat was "Can we love?" Student-led talks addressed why we were created to love and how we can show that love. The girls enjoyed Mass, adoration, rest, fun activities, and small group time.

New Apple Mac Lab

St. Pius X will be installing a dedicated Apple Mac lab in time for the start of the 2022-2023 school year thanks to the community’s generous support of the Annual Fund. Due to the increased demand for courses that teach video and graphic design, as well as our growing Music Technology program, 25 new iMac "all in one" computers have been purchased. The new lab replaces the Windows/Mac mini-hybrid classroom that currently exists. Windows and Mac computers are heavily utilized in the business world, so this will greatly increase the exposure that St. Pius X students have to both environments as they prepare for college and their future careers. St. Pius X will continue to examine the demand for courses that utilize certain technologies to determine the composition of general use computers on campus.

Art Student Wins Award

Congratulations to Grace Tran ’23, who won second place for her painting Precipice. Grace competed in the High School painting category in the Georgia Independent School Association Art Show. Grace is also a Governor’s Honors finalist in Visual Art.

Top Eight Debaters

St. Pius X News

The Addams Family: 2022 Shuler Awards

Congratulations to Debate Team members Ana Pichanick ’22 (left) and Caitlin Noble ’22 (right). Ana and Caitlin reached the top eight in the Georgia State Varsity Debate Tournament.

The Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards – “Shuler Hensley Awards®” program celebrates excellence in high school musical theatre. The 2022 award ceremony was held on April 21 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, and the event was televised on GPB. Two St. Pius X students were recognized by the Shuler Awards for their work in The Addams Family. Congratulations to Sarah Rakoski ’22 and Brennan Ciccarelli ’22 who received the 2022 Shuler Award for Best Sound!

Governor’s Honors Finalists

Congratulations to our seven finalists for the 2022 Governor's Honors Program: Zoe Devine and Colin Wright in Social Studies, Hana Odeh in Dance, Grace Tran in Visual Arts, Omeno Abutu and Gracie Crofton in French, and Caroline Woodward in Communicative Arts. The Governor’s Honors Program is a residential summer program for gifted and talented high school students who will be rising juniors and seniors during the program. The program offers instruction that is significantly different from the typical high school classroom. Students experience the academic, cultural, and social enrichment necessary to become the next generation of global critical thinkers, innovators, and leaders. The Governor’s Honors Program is held in mid-summer as a residential educational experience on a college or university campus.

Devine Wright

Odeh

Tran

Abutu Crofton Woodward

Employee of the Year St. Pius X News

Congratulations to our Employee of the Year, St. Pius X Registrar Mrs. Karen Travers. Mrs. Travers exemplifies dedication, faith, and passion for the mission of our school. We are so appreciative of all that she does on a daily basis to make everyone’s life at Pius easier. She is the epitome of a true problem solver!

STAR Student and Teacher

Congratulations to 2022 STAR Student Samuel Grass ’22 and his STAR Teacher, Ms. Lesley Bowman. The STAR program honors Georgia’s outstanding high school seniors and the teachers who have been most instrumental in their academic development. During the past 63 years, the STAR Program has honored more than 28,000 high school seniors who have in turn chosen their STAR Teachers to share in this recognition.

Recent Graduates Take on Europe

In 2012, Mr. Dennis Ruggiero, St. Pius X Theology teacher, began a tradition of taking seniors on a European post-graduation trip. This year marks the seventh trip for Mr. Ruggiero (two trips were canceled due to COVID-19). Mr. Ruggiero teaches a class called “Holocaust and Genocide,” and this trip provides students the opportunity to visit many of the places they learn about in this class. The itinerary typically includes Berlin, Nuremberg, and Munich, and one other city like Rome, Paris, Salzburg, or Prague. This year, 28 graduates made the trip, including two students from the Class of 2020. Joining Mr. Ruggiero as chaperones were St. Pius Theology teacher Mrs. Amy Foster Williams ’85 and Fine Arts Chair Mr. Ian LaBreck.

This year’s trip began with a two-day tour of Berlin to witness the impact of two periods of history, WWII and the Cold War, with visits to Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall, and other historical places from the Nazi period. The graduates then traveled by train to the medieval town of Nuremberg where they visited the Nazi party rally fields, the courthouse where the Nuremberg trials were held, and the Nuremberg Castle.

From there they traveled south to the Dachau concentration camp, which was a somber experience they will never forget. Next, they spent two days in Munich, the capital of Bavaria. The trip concluded in the eternal city of Rome where they celebrated Sunday Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica.

This trip is not sponsored by St. Pius X. An application must be submitted to attend, and all seniors are invited to apply.

Ms. Lesley Bowman, Mr. John Favier, and Samuel Grass at the Honors Assembly.

Alumni Faculty Versus Seniors Basketball Game

On April 28, 2022, St. Pius X held its first Alumni Faculty versus Seniors basketball game. A highlight was the return of retired Athletic Director Mark Kelly ’70, who served as the emcee of the event. The entire student body was in attendance to see the seniors win 20-15. The game was so much fun that it will become an annual event!

St. Pius

Class Of 2022 Participants

The Players/Nicknames: “The Garbage Man” Dewitt Jacob “Speedy” “Pistol Pete Jr.” Kenah “Frequency Vibrations” “Big

Anna “The Body Guard” “Airplane Mode” “The Dazzler” “Pushin “Showtime”

Courtside Reporters: Sully Wootton and Blaise Wylie

Alumni Faculty/Staff Participants

The Players: Michael Abbott ’08

Mary O’Brien Beyer ’82

Will Cloyd ’08

Ashley Marriott Curlette ’02

Ann Marie Dooley Edwards ’96 Chris Hill ’86

Kevin Ksionzyk ’05 Matt Lammers ’74 Aaron Parr ’06 Katie Stilson ’00

Molly McCarthy Wack ’06

Coach: Kristin Kramer ’98 Jenniffer Todd Kapp ’94 and Amy Foster Williams ’85 Crew: Trey Broussard ’08 Mark Kelly ’70

Event Organizer: Karoline Rumps Brennan ’82

Scan here to enjoy the halftime show: the 2022 “Shake It Off” Teacher Dance Video created by Ashley Marriott Curlette ’02 and the yearbook staff.

Golden Lions Athletics

Yearly Sports Wrap-Up

The 2021-2022 sports season at St. Pius X concluded another successful campaign, as 21 of 22 teams advanced to the state playoffs. The Golden Lions captured three AAAAA state championships in volleyball, girls’ cross country, and girls’ swim and dive, while finishing as state runners-up in boys’ cross country, boys’ soccer, boys’ tennis, and girls’ golf. In addition to the success at the state level, St. Pius X also brought home ten region titles, and finished second in AAAAA in the Georgia Athletic Directors Association Region Director’s Cup standings.

The fall sports set the tone with a strong start. Volleyball won its second state championship in four years, finishing 52-1 overall. Girls’ cross country took its third consecutive state crown. Boys’ cross country finished as state runners-up. Competition cheer won its second straight region championship, and softball finished as region runners-up and advanced to state playoffs for the third straight season.

Winter and spring sports followed suit with each sport advancing to the state playoffs. Girls’ swim and dive captured its first ever state championship. Diver Julia Herring ’23 scored a 664.10, winning the individual championship and setting a new state record. Boys’ swim and dive placed third at the state meet.

In other winter sports, boys’ basketball won its sixth straight region title, the longest active streak in GHSA boys’ basketball. The team finished 28-4, the second most wins in school history before bowing out of the state tournament in the second round. Girls’ basketball finished 19-11, making the state playoffs for the twelfth consecutive year, and advancing to the second round before being knocked out of the playoffs. Wrestling advanced to the state duals and sophomore Gene Smith ’24 qualified for the state traditional tournament.

Spring sports were highlighted by three state runner-up finishes. Girls’ golf had the highest finish at a state championship, placing second behind a third-place effort from Betsy Sullivan ’25 and sixth-place finish from Neve Thanner ’22. Boys’ soccer advanced to the state championship to secure a state runners-up trophy. Boys’ tennis finished in second place in the state tournament.

Baseball won the region championship for the first time since 2015, advancing to the second round of the state tournament en route to posting a 22-12 record. Boys’ golf was led at the state championship by Shaun Cook ’22, who placed fourth overall with a one-under-par performance. Jack Woods ’23 placed second in the shot put at the boys’ track and field state meet, while Liza Love ’23 finished fifth in the high jump to lead the girls’ team. Girls’ soccer and girls’ tennis each advanced to the state quarterfinals and both lacrosse teams made it to the second round of the state tournament.

As the sports season wrapped up, teams were already preparing for the 2022-2023 year with summer workouts beginning in June. Very soon, the fall sports will again look to set the tone in August for next year, as the Golden Lions make the move to up to Class 6A to join Region 4-AAAAAA with Dunwoody, Lakeside, Marist, North Atlanta, Riverwood, and South Cobb.

Fine Arts Signing & Diploma Seal Event

Congratulations to our Fine Arts seniors who committed to pursuing the arts in college in the fall! On May 11, 2022, a ceremony was held to recognize 17 Fine Arts students who will major or minor in the arts. Also honored were 38 recipients of the Fine Arts Diploma seal. The St. Pius X Fine Arts Diploma Seal is a new way to recognize dedicated students as they graduate. To receive a diploma seal, seniors must submit a transcript documenting the completion of a fine arts pathway (three full year-long credits concentrated in one arts discipline), plus at least one additional year of a fine arts credit. Candidates must also participate in artsrelated extracurricular activities and complete a capstone presentation of their experiences. All seal recipients also receive a special cord to be worn at graduation.

Majors

Bryn Beard - Georgia Southern University, Music Bianca Cardona - University of Georgia, Theatre Sofia Crawford - SCAD, Creative Business Leadership Molly Foy - Loyola Marymount University, Film & Television Kate Fredrickson - University of South Carolina, Film & Media Emmy Glenn - Georgia State University, Music Industry & Management Owen Ingram - Loyola University, Chicago, Theatre Jordan Nieman - Mercer University, Graphic Design Norah Philipp - Kennesaw State University, Film Gracie Rosenberg - Emerson College, Media Arts Production

Minors

Nina Dolt - Georgia College & State University, Theatre Sophia Halkos - University of Kentucky, Dance Gabrielle Harris - University of Miami, Dance Kelly McGraw - University of North Florida, Music & Film Kate Richardson - University of Georgia, Studio Art Julianne Smith-Wysong - Berry College, Music Andrew Soha - Georgia Tech, Music Technology

Fine Arts Seal Recipients

Fine Arts Diploma Seal Recipients

Joshua Bartholomai Lindsey Beason Savannah Brennan Ethan Butler Bianca Cardona Vicky Celedon-Garcia Isabella Chapman Ellen Claxton McKenna Collins Emily Conaway Sofia Crawford Nina Dolt Lily Fleischer Jake Fleming Molly Foy Kate Fredrickson Gabrielle Harris Sam Hauck Owen Ingram

Willard Ethan Jackson Stella McCarthy Joseph McGhee Kelly McGraw Patrick McHugh Conor Moore Jordan Nieman Karla Perez Ana Pichanick

Sarah Rakoski Kate Richardson

Gracie Rosenberg

Devin Smith

Julianne Smith-Wysong Andrew Soha

Gabriel Valez-Conty Jonathan Valsaint

Lucy Vrazel

Emily Weber

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Ring the Bells Capital Campaign

Construction Begins as Campaign Contributions and Costs Rise

The Ring the Bells Capital Campaign has reached significant milestones this year, giving reasons to both celebrate and to keep pressing forward in funding the expansion. Thanks to an incredibly generous community, the original $12M fundraising goal was met during the summer of 2022. Price increases in material, labor, and shipping have all escalated significantly since the campaign’s silent fundraising phase began in late 2019. These increased costs have required a doubling-down effort to raise the remaining funds needed to complete the project.

The Flannery O’Connor Library received a full renovation over the summer, and students returned to a beautiful space with private meeting rooms, a computer lab, a dedicated classroom, and more. Functional furniture, including new tables and chairs, soft seating, booth seating, and collaboration stairs, complete the space. Color choices accent Miss O’Connor’s favorite bird, the peacock.

The final two campaign elements include the improvements on Seaver Complex and a new field house for the stadium. The Seaver Complex, built over a decade ago, is lacking in necessary structures to afford teams and fans an up-to-date and comfortable setting. A combination field house/batting facility and a concession stand/press box structure will be built. After guests having endured portable toilets for over a decade, fans and players will now have access to indoor public restrooms.

COVID-19 led to a year-long hiatus in the campaign’s silent phase, which was followed by sky-rocketing costs. Substantial early giving, coupled with a $1M matching challenge grant, gave the campaign the boost it needed to meet the initial funding objectives. The goal now is to finish funding the project, which is already well underway.

Safety and security, a top priority of the Ring the Bells campaign, kicked off with installing field and pathway lights at Seaver Family Sports Complex in January 2022. In May, immediately following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year, construction began on enclosing the rear entry to the school between the Roar Store and the Mark Kelly gymnasium. Coupled with a new front lobby, these improvements will secure the heart of campus during the school day. The rear area is fully functioning for the start of the 2022-2023 school year, and the new front entrance will be completed in early fall. All visitors and deliveries will come through the rear entrance until the front lobby is finished.

In 2018 the softball team moved to the Seaver Complex, freeing up the field space directly behind Maloof Stadium. The new field house will occupy this area and connect with the upper portion of the stadium. The wrestling shed will remain in place, and parking spaces are also slated for this area. The new field house will boast two classrooms that double as a meeting space, a strength and conditioning room that is nearly triple the size of the existing facility, and a training room. In addition, the space will include coaches’ offices, team storage, and locker rooms for nine teams as well as physical education students. Construction will begin on both field houses this fall and will take roughly a year to build.

The Ring the Bells campaign is the first effort to expand facilities in nearly two decades, and we are asking school supporters to step forward to finish these much-needed upgrades. The St. Pius X community has been extremely generous, and those contemplating a gift but who haven’t made a move yet are asked to consider making a pledge of support now. Please consider how you can play a role in expanding the campus and strengthening the value of a St. Pius X education.

Building Elements and Timeline

Safety and Security Additions

Seaver Complex field and 2022

Flannery O’Connor Library Renovation

Seaver Family Sports Complex Completion

“Donors have a significant opportunity to complete the campaign, providing the funding needed to ring the bells of victory for St. Pius X!”

- Jenn Sedlack, Director of Advancement

A New Library for a New Era

The Flannery O’Connor Library renovation occurred during the summer of 2022 and was finished in time for the 2022-2023 school year. Funded through the Ring the Bells Capital Campaign, the renovation includes a dedicated classroom, recessed computer lab, open and closed student meeting spaces, printing station, and new seating areas. Miss O’Connor’s favorite bird, the peacock, inspired the color palette.

Maloof Stadium Field House Design Modified

The original field house design included an open staircase on the right side of the building, with access to the upper parking lot. The stairwell was enclosed to provide greater security, improve student safety, and provide protection from the elements. The new design also added athletic team storage behind the stairwell area.

Introducing

By: John Favier, former St. Pius X President

Mr. Steve Spellman is so much more than a legend. Mr. Spellman is known as a strong leader, a compassionate friend, a faithful role model, a kind soul, and a forward-thinking visionary. When he came to St. Pius X in 2000, he set out to ensure that our school would always uphold its Catholic values in everything we do. He encouraged our students to achieve greater heights than they previously imagined, in all aspects of their careers at St. Pius X. He showed us all that being caring is not a sign of weakness, it is a sign of strength. In short, he demonstrated what it is to be “the Lord’s” throughout his tenure.

To show our appreciation for his 20 plus years of remarkable service to St. Pius X, this spring we proudly announced that the baseball/softball field at Seaver Family Sports Complex had been named in honor of Mr. Spellman. Now, whenever it’s time to watch a few innings, we’ll all head over to Spellman Field and enjoy the sights and sounds of a day (or night!) at the ballpark.

“He showed us all that being caring is not a sign of weakness, it is a sign of strength. In short, he demonstrated what it is to be ‘the Lord’s’ throughout his tenure.”

- John Favier, Former St. Pius X President

It is so fitting that Mr. Spellman will forever be connected to this field. In 2008, it was under his direction that St. Pius X acquired the Michelle Court Apartments once situated in that space and expanded the footprint of our campus for the first time in our school’s history. Too many of our athletic teams had to practice or play “home” games elsewhere. He understood that providing

Spellman Field

precious field space was essential to improving student wellbeing and assuring that we could live out the mission of forming the mind, body, and spirit of each student effectively.

I can’t begin to count the number of times parents, alumni, supporters, and friends of St. Pius X have said to me that Mr. Spellman elevated our school to where it is today. There is no denying it, and now we are glad we can properly celebrate his enduring legacy. For many of us, this is the perfect opportunity to show Mr. Spellman our gratitude for his leadership and to help complete his final vision of a Seaver Family Sports Complex that offers our entire community much-needed, expanded facilities for the next generations of Golden Lions. A gift to our Ring the Bells Capital Campaign, specifically honoring Steve Spellman, would be a beautiful tribute to a man we all know and love and who deserves recognition for his endless dedication to St. Pius X. Thank you, Mr. Spellman…you have made our school a better place. We’ll see you at Spellman Field!

The Novack Family Legacy

One day in the mid ’90s, Tom Novack stepped onto the St. Pius X campus for the very first time. Recently retired from BellSouth and an avid sports fan, he was looking for a place to watch a sporting event. His neighbor Nora Richardson, a St. Pius X parent, had suggested he attend a Pius football game. Tom Novack didn’t have a connection to St. Pius X aside from his shared Catholic faith, but he gladly took her suggestion.

universe. I miss him every day.” Mr. Kelly added, “Tom was quite possibly the finest family man I have ever known. St. Pius X was his family, and because of his goodness, he made every single person who visited St. Pius X part of our family also.”

In 1999, Tom established the Novack Family Scholarship, which is awarded to an athlete who excels both on the playing field and in the classroom. Tom hoped that when possible, this scholarship would be given to a child in a single parent household who is in need of tuition assistance. This scholarship has helped 22 St. Pius X students since it was established.

While watching the game on his first visit to campus, St. Pius parent Rene Maynard, who was working in the concession stand, noticed Tom sitting alone, brought him a hot dog, and struck up a conversation. Impressed by the community spirit he had witnessed on campus, Tom asked his neighbor Nora how he could get involved at St. Pius X. She put him in touch with then-Athletic Director Mr. Mark Kelly, and Mr. Kelly eagerly accepted Tom’s help. Tom began assisting with concessions and soon enough, he was in charge of running the operation. His wife Joanne joined him as a volunteer. Years later, the concession stand at Maloof Stadium was named after Tom and Joanne.

Tom and Joanne were a well-known presence on campus. With no children of their own, our students, and even many teachers and coaches, became their children. Tom’s dear friend Mr. Gary “Schmitty” Schmitt, St. Pius’ long-time Athletic Trainer, bonded with Tom over their shared Wisconsin roots. Mr. Schmitt said, “Tom was a father figure to all of our students as well our staff members. He had a heart of gold and a smile the size of the

Tom lost his beloved wife Joanne to Alzheimer’s disease on April 14, 2019. On November 3, 2021, after cheering the Atlanta Braves on to World Series victory, Tom passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully. After Tom and Joanne’s passing, St. Pius X was bestowed a tremendous gift, one that will keep the Novack legacy alive for generations of students. Tom and Joanne gifted their entire estate to St. Pius X, providing a key gift to the Ring the Bells Capital Campaign.

When the new Field House at St. Pius X is constructed, the training room will be named after Tom’s friend “Schmitty.” We imagine that nothing would make Tom happier than knowing his gift is helping to honor Mr. Schmitt in a space that will benefit all St. Pius X athletes. St. Pius X is honored to be the benefactors of such a generous gift, and we will strive to remain worthy of it though our ideals, our mission, and our efforts.

The Novacks’ story reminds us of the biblical parable of the mustard seed -- an immense legacy that stems from something so small that it seems insignificant in the moment. But in the case of Tom Novack, the mustard seed came in the form of a hot dog…and a friendly Pius parent.

Top left: Tom on the sidelines with the Golden Lions. Top center: Tom and his dear friend “Schmitty.”

Center: Tom working at his concession stand. Top right: Tom with, l-r, Mark Kelly, Keith Schwaner, Len Boyer, and Steve Spellman. Bottom left: A “Best Volunteer” football sign made by the cheerleaders in honor of Tom. Bottom right: Tom and Joanne.

“After Tom and Joanne’s passing, St. Pius X was bestowed a tremendous gift, one that will keep the Novack legacy alive for generations of students.”

2022-2023 Annual Fund

TECHNOLOGY

New Mac Computer Lab

ACADEMICS

New Learning Management System

ATHLETICS

New Gym Scorers’ Table, Pitching Machine

SECURITY

Electronic Gates and Fencing (Plaster/Johnson Rds)

ARTS

Chorus Instructor, Stage Lighting

SPIRITUALITY

New Full-Time Assistant Campus Minister Position

OPERATIONS

New Desks/Chairs for Theology, Upgraded Access Panel

THE ST. PIUS X ANNUAL FUND

The Annual Fund is a yearly campaign to raise unrestricted donations. These contributions support the day to day operations of the school.

Tuition covers just 92 percent of the cost of educating each student. We must make up the average difference of $1,430 per child. Without the Annual Fund, St. Pius X would have to drastically raise tuition, or undertake additional, severe budget cuts.

SCAN TO GIVE

Scan the QR code to go to the Annual Fund support page to make a gift or a pledge.

ANNUAL FUN(D) PARTY

Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, 7-10 p.m. at Maloof Stadium

Join us on Friday, September 23 when Maloof Stadium is transformed into an outdoor concert venue. Simply make an Annual Fund pledge or gift, no matter the size, and then enjoy the evening at St. Pius X. This party is our way of saying thank you for your generosity!

Home and School Association Served the Community in New Ways

By: Valerie Maloof, Past President

The St. Pius X Home and School Association is a vehicle for communication and community building between parents, administration, faculty, and staff. Additionally, Home and School sponsors several events to assist the school, enhance students’ experiences, and build community among the students.

This past spring we finally felt like things got back to normal as we went about our work. Our new and favorite “enhancement” was celebrating all of the students, faculty, and staff during lunch with a visit from King of Pops. We coordinated this on the day when seniors wore their painted skirts and pants with their tie-dyed polos to celebrate their college choices. In June, we expressed our gratitude to the Chamblee Police Department with a catered lunch from Porter Brew and Que.

We look forward to continuing to serve the students and community in this way, and we are excited to find news ways to spread joy at St. Pius X.

St. Pius X has always been a special place because of its warm family atmosphere, and we are grateful to be a part of it!

Home & School Association St. Pius X

Mothers’ Club Celebrates a Year of Faith, Service, and Community

For more than 30 years, the St. Pius X Mothers’ Club has been meeting in friendship, sharing in faith, and working in service for the good of the community. Mothers’ Club provides a bridge of supplemental financial and volunteer support to the students, families, faculty, and extended community.

The organization’s primary focus is to raise money for student scholarships. This is achieved through Holiday Marketplace, used uniform sales, membership, and restricted gifts. Thank you, St. Pius X community, for your support and generosity this school year. Our events have been so successful thanks to the support we have received.

Mothers’ Club had a busy winter and spring. In December, we kicked off the Advent season with the annual Advent by Candlelight. This year, 160 women attended this special event of friends, food, fellowship, and faith. Atlanta Catholic Radio host Mari Cleveland was the guest speaker.

In February, 35 women gathered for the Mothers’ Club retreat for a morning of renewal of the mind, body, and soul and time for spiritual devotion. Melissa Dolgetta Owens ’99 was the guest speaker. On Valentine’s Day, the Mothers’ Club provided the faculty and staff at St. Pius X with yummy Valentine’s treats.

In April, 80 moms and their senior daughters gathered for Sorority Night. This group is committed to providing all graduates with information for sorority recruitment and a list of mothers willing to write letters of recommendation to their respective sororities. Later in April, the Mothers’ Club once again provided coffee and lunch to the teachers and staff of neighboring Dresden Elementary. Our Dresden Elementary School Supply Drive was a huge success. We collected and delivered approximately $2,000 in supplies!

Thank you to the many volunteers who made each event fun and successful this year!

Save the Date for these Fall Events

Mothers’ Club General Membership Meeting & Open House

August 24, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., St. Pius X Cafeteria. All are welcome!

Adoration in the Chapel - Weekly Each Friday

Prayer Group

September 14, October 19, November 9, December 14

Social Event

September & October 2022 - More Details to Come!

Fall Service Project: Blanket Making

October 15, 2022 at 9:00 a.m., St. Pius X Cafeteria

Holiday Marketplace

November 19, 2022 at St. Pius X

Dresden Christmas Project

December 1-3, 2022

Advent by Candlelight

December 4, 2022, St. Pius X Cafeteria

Mothers’ Club Retreat

January 21, 2023 at St. Pius X

For all event details, please download the Mothers’ Club calendar at www.spx.org/mothersclub.

By: Jill Pierce, President-Elect

Sorority Information Night

Mothers’ Club Retreat

Dresden Elementary School Supply Drive

Pius

Brigid Foster Bartholomai ’83 and Joshua Bartholomai ’22

Ryan Boyle ’22 and Christopher Boyle ’91

Kevin Branford ’92 and Collier Branford ’22

Karoline Rumps Brennan ’82 and Savannah Brennan ’22

Emma Llano Clausen ’81 and Zachary Clausen ’22

Colleen Loy Daniels ’92 and Noah Daniels ’22

Diana Barnsley Fleming and Jacob Fleming

Jennifer Macchia Frankowski and Lola Frankowski

Randy Graebner Katherine Graebner and Kimberly Doucette Graebner

Danielle Eaccarino Halkos and Sophia Halkos

Jennifer Smerek Harlan ’90 and Carson Harlan

Kerri DeBerardinis Henderson ’86 and William “Tate” Henderson ’22

Maggie Gonzalez Hoback and Reese Hoback

Carlos Irastorza and Benjamin Irastorza

Matt Jardina and Mikayla Jardina

John

Shannon Garvey Kettering and Colton Kettering

Francis Laba and Edward “Eddie” Laba

Michael Luse and Renee Latone Maloof Maloof Valerie Miller

Terrence McBride Katherine Jennifer Coady

Tracy Yeates Navarro Matthew

Keith Pittman Sophia Ergle Heather McDevitt Pittman

Phil Pompilio and Ryan Pompilio

Pius Legacies

Much to Celebrate for the Foster Family

Tracy Bohach Cabrey ’93 and Jacob Cabrey ’22 David Hungeling ’91 and Emma Hungeling ’22

Deyvi Simmons Portee ’97, Devin Portee ’22, and Greg Portee ’98

Jeanne McAllister Queen ’86 and Lawton Queen ’22

Christine Auer Schwartz ’90 and Aidan Schwartz ’22

Paul Standard ’80 and Margaret “Maggie” Standard ’22

Ella Webb ’19, Lucy Webb ’22, and Robyn Oliver Webb ’88

Monica Gilsdorf Wright ’89 and Cayne Wright ’22

Charles McGraw ’86 and Kelly McGraw ’22 Benjamin Montello ’93 and William Montello ’22

Not Pictured:

The Honors Assembly on April 29 was a banner day for the Foster family at St. Pius X! St. Pius X Theology teacher Amy Foster Williams ’85 won Teacher of the Year, and her nephew Joshua Bartholomai ’22 received the prestigious Principal's Award. Joshua’s mother, Brigid Foster Bartholomai ’83, is a Science teacher at St. Pius X.

Left photo: Joshua Bartholomai ’22 and Amy Foster Williams ’85 hold their awards.

Right photo: The Foster family. Front row, l-r: Brigid Foster Bartholomai ’83, George Williams, Mark Foster ’95, Amy Foster Williams ’85, Dinah Foster ’87. Back row: Their mother Colleen Trainor.

Alumni

A “Master” Collaboration of Two St. Pius X Alums

In the words of Chris Thompson ’03, Global Brand Marketing Director at Adidas

Anyone who is even a casual golf fan knows The Masters is the most exciting time of the year for golfers. Not only is it the first men's major of the year, but it is also the unofficial start of golf season in most of the country (and other parts of the world). At Adidas, we're always looking for unique stories to connect to this special time for the sport. We've had success over the last five plus years with limited edition footwear around The Masters, but we decided we really wanted to deliver something unexpected in 2022.

The people I work with in California know a few things about me: I am a proud UGA alum, I take my youth coaching responsibilities very seriously, and I love Waffle House. So, they were not surprised when I pitched a collaboration with my favorite restaurant chain. I explained that Waffle House is an integral part of The Masters experience, so it would be a natural fit that would resonate with golfers no matter

I don’t know if this would have come together without our SPX connection. I’d encourage all alumni to stay close and look out for each other. There are so many talented individuals doing great things in their respective fields.

Counsel. It had been years since I'd spoken with Steve, but our SPX connection got things rolling and we never looked back. We've done collaborations with other brands, but this was one of the best. The Waffle House team was an absolute pleasure to work with from beginning to end. Not only did the shoe sell out in less than 20 minutes, but we both also received an unprecedented amount of earned media coverage and the consumer sentiment was incredibly positive.

The only challenge we faced was not having enough supply to meet the overwhelming demand -- a good problem to have. I can't disclose anything about future plans for The Masters, but I can confidently say we've set the bar very high with this collaboration. It's going to be tough to match it.

where they're from. They were a little skeptical, but supportive of me at least reaching out to an old friend at Waffle House to gauge their interest.

My brother, Matt Thompson ’05, put me in touch with his friend, Steve Huttman ’05, who works at Waffle House in Corporate ‘‘

I'm grateful to Steve and the people at Waffle House for being such good partners. I don't know if this would have come together without our SPX connection. I'd encourage all alumni to stay close and look out for each other. There are so many talented individuals doing great things in their respective fields. We're scattered all around the world but we share this incredible connection because of the time we've spent at 2674 Johnson Road.

Chris Thompson ’03 Steve Huttman ’05

Special thanks to article contributor Joseph Williams ’20, studying Journalism and Mass Communications at Samford University.

Focus on Alumni

Blaise Wannemacher ’06

Our Very Own “Ted Lasso”

Blaise Wannemacher ’06, the Director of Operations at St. Pius X, is a proud Golden Lion to his core. He began coaching at St. Pius X while earning a Business Administration degree from Georgia Gwinnett College. Through marriage he is related to the Buechner family, one of the largest families in St. Pius X history. He and his wife Lisette Buechner Wannemacher, a fellow ’06 classmate, have three kids: Pace, 8, Palmer, 6, and Annie, 3. After becoming the head soccer coach, Blaise became known as St. Pius’ Ted Lasso, a reference to the popular Apple TV+ comedy series in which an American football coach becomes the coach for a British soccer team.

How many Pius-related relatives do you have?

Just one blood relative, my sister Rachel Wannemacher McCright ’02. Non-blood relatives…wayyyy too many to count!

When did you start working at Pius? I became the Director of Operations in March 2021, but I have been coaching in various sports for 14 years. I began coaching football in 2008. I coached basketball for three years and baseball for six years before I became the soccer coach this past season.

How did you come to be the soccer coach? Well, I love St. Pius X. I also have a serious problem saying no to things here at St. Pius because of my love for the school. I will do anything and everything needed to help our students, athletes, performers, faculty, staff, you name it, to be the best we can be. When the soccer head coaching position opened last summer, it put the school in a tough bind. Even though I had limited knowledge about soccer before the season, I know how to coach and motivate athletes. At the end of the season, I think that is what

well, but I have to say this was the most unbelievable group I have ever had the privilege to coach. They were so resilient and determined to be great. Even though we came up one game short from being champions, they are 100% champions in my book.

Did you know about Ted Lasso when you started coaching? Funny enough, no! When I had my first player meeting, I only knew a handful of the players. I knew some from coaching other sports, and some from the school, but many of the kids didn’t

Far right: Blaise dressed as the character Ted Lasso for Halloween. Right: A wooden cross, made for Blaise by Ian Shaw ’23. Top: The famous “Believe” sign from the show Ted Lasso, signed by all of Blaise’s soccer players.

know anything about me. When I explained that I have zero soccer experience but a lot of football experience, one of the players said, “Wait, so we have our very own Ted Lasso?” A lot of the boys laughed, and although I didn’t understand, I laughed it off as well. When I got home, I looked up Ted Lasso and immediately started laughing. Of course I instantly became hooked on the show and the idea that I was St. Pius’ very own Ted Lasso.

Do you have any future plans for coaching soccer? Coaching is going to look very different for me in the future with my busy full-time role. I love St. Pius, but at this time, I know it’s best to focus my love for this school on everything operational, and be sure that the school is fully functioning and ready to welcome back all 1,100+ students, faculty, staff, visitors, and everyone else come August. As for soccer, a lot of work is being done behind the scenes to ensure that the boys’ soccer program, which has very high standards, continues on that path in the future.

Blaise, his wife Lisette, and their kids Annie, Pace, and Palmer

Reverend Avery Daniel ’11 Ordained to the Priesthood

On May 28, 2022, at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta, Deacon Avery Daniel ’11 was ordained to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ. Prior to his Ordination, then Deacon Avery was the Chaplain at Blessed Trinity Catholic High School. Fr. Avery’s first assignment as a priest began July 1 as the Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Athens, Georgia and St. Catherine Labouré Catholic Church in Jefferson, Georgia. Fr. Avery will also offer spiritual support to St. Joseph Catholic School and Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School in Athens.

Fr. Avery gives abundant thanks to God for the central role that the St. Pius X family played in the development of his vocation. He is proud to be the latest priest-son of St. Pius and our beloved Monsignor López. Please pray for Fr. Avery each day!

Monsignor Lopez was given the honor, by Fr. Avery, of vesting him at the Ordination Mass.

James Martin ’82

Ordained to the Permanent Diaconate

James Martin ’82 was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate by Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer on February 5, 2022. James and his wife, Mary Pat Warner Martin ’86, are the proud parents of four children, all St. Pius X alumni, and members at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Atlanta.

Deacon James’ ministries include the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Fortunate & Faithful Families, and Rebuilding Hope Missions. He also assists with the parish RCIA and Youth Ministry programs. James maintains his private law practice in connection with his service to the Church.

Archbishop laying on of hands.

James’ wife Mary Pat, a St. Pius X guidance counselor, receives the first blessing.

Left-Right: Jamie Rose Martin ’20, Mary Pat Warner Martin ’86, James Martin ’82, Mary Grace Martin ’18, and Carol Martin ’16 (not pictured Colin Martin ’12).

Archbishop Hartmayer invokes the Holy Spirit through the Imposition of his Hands on Avery Daniel.

With abundant joy, Fr. Avery celebrated his First Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving after his Priesthood Ordination.

The Consecration of Fr. Avery’s Hands with Holy Chrism Oil by Archbishop Hartmayer.

Richard Taylor and Kyle Cleland

Golden Lion Football Teammates Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Shortage

Class of 2008 classmates, football teammates, and friends Richard Taylor and Kyle Cleland have joined forces to deal with the shortage of affordable housing in Atlanta.

After working in Chicago in private equity and investment banking, Richard Taylor decided to leave his job in what he calls “something of a mid-20s life crisis.” In an effort to gain a deeper understanding of poverty, he backpacked through Third World countries, staying in youth hostels and spending time getting to know people who had escaped genocide. After losing his mother to cancer in 2019, he returned to Atlanta and founded ARRC Capital Partners with a plan to buy and renovate apartments. Upon learning of his friend’s interest in real estate, Kyle Cleland, a Realtor with EXP Realty, showed Richard an apartment building that had been vacant for 20 years. With the support of a few investment firms, the friends took on their first real estate project by converting the 20-unit building into 40 fully furnished microunits. The property, now called 12Hundred Studios, is located in Hunter Hills, a neighborhood close to the Atlanta Beltline.

12Hundred Studios won a 2022 CoStar Impact Award for “Best New Multifamily Development.” The CoStar Impact Awards celebrate exemplary commercial real estate practitioners that have brought leadership, innovation, and professionalism to their markets. Last year in a press release, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms referenced 12Hundred Studios, saying, “This development represents our administration’s efforts to achieve true community revitalization and to meet our affordable housing goal.”

Using the lessons they’ve learned through the process of renovating 12Hundred Studios, the two plan to undertake more projects in the future. Richard said, “We want to take this project and do the exact same thing to the next one,” helping sellers understand they are “in it to build the community.”

Scan the QR Code to read the full CoStar News article featuring Richard and Kyle.

Lawson, Richard. “How Two High School Buddies Got Into Real Estate by Taking on Affordable Housing.” CoStar, July 5, 2022. www.costar.com.

Richard and Kyle in front of one of the murals at 12Hundred Studios.

Photo Credit: Richard Lawson/CoStar News

Richard Taylor ’08

Kyle Cleland ’08

Richard Taylor with guards at a girls’ school in Bangladesh.

The new exterior facade of 12Hundred Studios.

The interior of a 12Hundred Studios micro-unit.

Alumni Events

The annual George B. Maloof Lion Nation Classic was held Tuesday, June 21 at Rivermont Golf Club. The 2022 tournament champions are John Dooley ’01, Drew Dunn ’00, Austin Wilson ’01, and Brett Kasten ’01.

The love for St. Pius X continued with a tennis and pickleball mixer on Friday, June 24 at Twin Lakes Swim and Tennis Club. Alumni, parents, and friends of St. Pius X came together for the annual events to benefit the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund and the St. Pius X football program.

Thanks to the many volunteers and our generous sponsors for a great week of fun and fellowship!

2022 Tournament Champions!

Tiger Turner ’20 is a rising junior at Auburn University. He is studying Industrial Engineering and is a member of Sigma Pi fraternity. This summer, Tiger is studying Spanish in Cartagena, Colombia, and will begin a co-op with Regal Rexnord this fall.

Chandler Simpson ’19, a shortstop on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets baseball team, was the 70th overall selection in this year’s MLB draft. He went to the Tampa Bay Rays in the second round. He was recently featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, as he is the national leader in batting average, leading all of NCAA Division I with a .422 average. Chandler is the son of St. Pius X Principal, Dr. Edye Simpson

Carol Martin ’16 and Zachary Garrison got engaged on April 15, 2021, in Asheville, North Carolina. They will be married on September 17, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Carol is the daughter of Mary Pat Warner Martin ’86 and James Martin ’82

Lion

WNBA star Asia “AD” Durr ’15 was recently traded to the Atlanta Dream from the New York Liberty. In 2019 as a rookie, Durr averaged 9.7 points per game with the Liberty before missing the next two seasons with long-term complications from COVID-19. Durr played collegiate basketball at the University of Louisville after helping the St. Pius X Golden Lions win two state championships. Durr was also the two-time Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year and Miss Georgia Basketball.

Quinn Peragine ’13 graduated from the University of Georgia in 2017 with a double major in Biochemistry and Psychology, Phi Beta Kappa. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia/ UGA Partnership in the spring of 2021. Quinn was accepted into Georgetown University’s residence program last summer, with his specialty being Emergency Medicine. He’s enjoying life in DC!

Lakin Wright ’17 is happy to announce her engagement to Mason Cannon of Monroeville, Alabama. The couple got engaged at the Red Barn at Auburn University and are planning their wedding for January 2023. Lakin graduated from Auburn University in May 2021 and works as a Labor and Delivery BSN, RN. She is the daughter of Monica Gilsdorf Wright ’89 and Chris Wright, and she is the sister of Colby Wright ’21, Cane Wright ’22, and Kinley Wright.

Photo credit: AJC

Mary Gray ’14 married David Kemp on May 14, 2022 in Ball Ground, Georgia. Mary is a Pregnancy Counselor at Lifeline Children’s Services and David is a Restaurant

Accountant at Chick-fil-A Corporate. Mary is the sister of Stuart Gray ’11 and Charles Gray ’12.

Anesia Reticker ’10 married Justin Piper during a small, intimate COVID-style ceremony on July 17, 2021 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Atlanta. They then celebrated with extended friends and family on February 19, 2022 at Wahoo! Grill in Decatur. The Pipers live in Chicago, Illinois where Anesia works as a liver transplant pharmacist and Justin works as a sales account manager for 3M. They enjoy travel, cooking, and exploring new neighborhoods.

Jeff Rapp ’82 married Katrina Lamb on April 15, 2022 at their home in Athens, Georgia. Jeff is the Bioscience Program Chair at Athens Technical College.

Morgan Sawicki, daughter of Sherry Dolan Sawicki ’82 and Tod Sawicki, was married on December 18, 2021 to Thomas Carter in Savannah, Georgia. Morgan is the niece of Karyn Dolan ’75, Mike Dolan ’76, and Kevin Dolan ’77, and cousin of Colleen Mulholland Sanjurjo ’00 and Casey Mulholland Moore ’02

Megan Fannon Savage ’09 and Cody Savage were married on June 4, 2022 in Roswell, Georgia. There were several Golden Lions alums in attendance as well as in their wedding party. Cody is the NHRA’s Southeast Division Director, and Megan is a first-grade teacher at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School in addition to coaching many sports at St. Pius X.

Madison Eaglen ’14 married Stephen Schneider on April 29, 2022 in Alpharetta, Georgia. Madison is the daughter of Amy Eaglen and St. Pius X Dean of Academics, Jason Eaglen, and the sister of Chase Eaglen ’17, Christian Eaglen ’21, and Jonathan Eaglen ’24. Madison attends Georgia State University and is a fulltime nanny and Stephen is a data processor for Siemens.

Sarah Marshall ’17 married Chris Amond from Greenville, South Carolina on January 8, 2022 at The Trolley Barn, Atlanta, Georgia. Sarah and Chris Amond reside in Clemson, South Carolina where they both work for Campus Outreach, a Christian college ministry, on Clemson University’s campus. Sarah graduated from Presbyterian College in May 2021, Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a double major in English.

Paul Garland Standard III ’09 and his wife Caitlin Shepherd Standard announce the birth of Paul Reilly Standard on May 25, 2022. He was 7 lbs 6 oz. He is the grandson of Paul Garland Standard Jr. ’80.

Jack McDermott ’09, son of Dennis and Julie McDermott, married Amanda Smith on September 30, 2021 at Battello in Jersey City, New Jersey. Jack, a CPA and 2013 graduate of UGA, is the founder and CEO of Nifty Comedians, a blockchain entertainment company. His three siblings, Brian ’04 (groomsman), Keegan ’04, and Annette ’13, were in attendance. The couple resides in New Jersey.

Laura Briscoe Robertson and Michael Robertson welcomed Lillian Eve Robertson on May 15, 2022, weighing 7 lbs 3 oz and 21 inches long. Laura is a Latin teacher at St. Pius X.

Beau Guillory Krulisky was born November 13, 2021 to Morgan McAllister Krulisky ’06 and James Krulisky. Beau has three very proud big brothers: Luke, 8, Mac, 6, and Fitz, 2. The Krulisky family currently lives in Metairie, Louisiana.

Lindsey Farrell, St. Pius X Theology Department Chair, and husband Greg Farrell welcomed Adalee Rose on June 29, 2022, weighing 10 lbs 4 oz.

In Memoriam

(Listings as of July 7, 2022)

Katie Trocheck Abel ’00, February 9, 2022

Wife of Mark Abel, mother of Molly Abel and Griffin Abel and daughter of Tom and Kathy Trocheck, and sister of Andrew Trocheck

Michael Joseph (Feeney) Armistead ‘07, April 15, 2022

Son of Kathy and Chris Armistead and brother of Lia Armistead ’11

Frank Borowiec, April 2, 2022

Husband of Mary Theresa (deceased) and father of Deborah Borowiec Vinakos, Frank Borowiec ’71, Claudia Borowiec Spaulding ’74, and Jim Borowiec ’76

Artie Brown, May 21, 2022

Husband of Lori Trotochaud Brown ’79, father of Kelly Brown ’12 and CJ Brown, brother-in-law of Terry Trotochaud ’64, Karen Trotochaud ’65, Tom Trotochaud ’67, Mary Trotochaud ’68, Linda Trotochaud Hedges ’70 (Don Hedges ’70, deceased), Joan Trotochaud ’72, Jim Trotochaud ’74, Judy Trotochaud Pate ’78, and Susie Trotochaud ’81

John Callen, April 3, 2022

Husband of Frances Bindewald Callen ’71, father of Ashley Callen Kissinger ’98, Courtney Callen Huskey, Melanie Callen and brother-in-law of Tito Bindewald Kalb ’67, Helen Bindewald Neiner ’70, Catherine Bindewald Bever ’75, May May Bickes Bindewald ’75 (Tom Bickes ’74), Jackie Bindewald Huffman ’80, Bill Bindewald, and Tom Bindewald ’72 (Betty Bindewald ’72, deceased)

Eleanor Colmer, December 21, 2021

Mother of Christy Colmer Jones ’79 and Cynthia Mayer

Robert Cowhig ’65, June 30, 2022

Husband of Lynn Cowhig, father of Allison Cowhig and Rob Cowhig, and grandfather of Amelia Cowhig ’24, Eleanor Cowhig, Daniel Cowhig, and Colleen Cowhig

Helen deGolian, March 13, 2022

Wife of Felix deGolian (deceased), and mother of 14 children; Felix deGolian (Marist ’60), Butchie deGolian Neely ’62, Robert deGolian (Marist ’64), Angelique deGolian White ’66, Bill deGolian ’68, Jerry deGolian ’69, Doll deGolian Sullivan ’71 (deceased), Nina deGolian Savakus ’73, Michael deGolian ’75,

Lucy deGolian Marshall ’76, George deGolian ’77, Peter deGolian ’79, Ann deGolian Freeman ’81, Roch deGolian ’83 and grandmother of Harold White III ’88, Caroline deGolian ’06, John McGrael ’10, and Peter McGrael ’10

Todd Esposito, February 9, 2022

Lynn Flowers ’78, February 22, 2022

Sister of Jay Flowers ’77, David Flowers ’79 (deceased), Carol Flowers Laur ’80, and Andy Flowers ’82

Flore Fredette, June 28, 2022

Wife of Roland Fredette (deceased), mother of Denise Fredette Dale ’76, Joseph Fradet ’78, Henry Fredette ’79, Renee Fredette Skidmore ’80, Roland Fredette, Paul George Fredette, Michelle Fredette (deceased), and Paul Roland Fredette (deceased)

Patricia McGonegal Grissom ’79, July 4, 2022

Daughter of Carol and Phil McGonegal (former St. Pius X employee), sister of Kathy McGonegal Parker ’80, Phil McGonegal ’81 (Kathy Goode McGonegal ’81), Kelly McGonegal Smith ’82, Matt McGonegal ’84, Brian McGonegal ’86, aunt of Ben Smith ’10, Jackson Smith ’12, Sarah McGonegal ’18, Amy McGonegal ’25, wife of John Grissom, and mother of Kathleen Grissom and Joanna Grissom

Lisa Howe Hendrix ’80, February 23, 2022

Wife of Glenn Hendrix, mother of Allison Hendrix Gloseclose ’09, Kristen Hendrix ’08, Greg Hendrix ’06, and Britney Hendrix, and grandmother of Charlie Valdez-Hendrix ’24

Martyl Hogan, May 13, 2022

Wife of William Hogan (deceased), mother of Kathleen Hogan Reichling ’71 (Kim Reichling ’70), Karen Hogan Miller ’75, William J. Hogan III, Steve Hogan ’80, and Angie Hogan ’80 (deceased)

Trish Irving, January 2, 2022

Wife of George Campbell Irving, Jr, and mother of Tiffany Irving Buck ’93 and George Campbell Irving, III ’97

Jack Jameson ’72, April 16, 2022

Son of Jack Eugene Jameson, Sr. (deceased), and Gloria Jameson (deceased), and brother of Cathy Jameson Caldwell ’70, Cynthia

Jameson Franklin ’76, Stephen Jameson ’78, and Elaine Jameson Bishoff ’79

Chris Jespersen, February 5, 2022

Husband of Lori Jespersen (deceased) and father of Kristina Jespersen ’15. Chris is a former SPX staff member.

Elizabeth (Betty) Poe Jankura ’61, February 15, 2022

Husband of Ray Jankura and mother of Carl, Lori, Chris, Jay, Shawna, Brendan, Linda, and Becky

Gloria Kelly, July 5, 2022

Wife of Tom Kelly (deceased), mother of former St. Pius X Athletic Director Mark Kelly ’70 (Linda Buechner Kelly ’74), Sharon Kelly Sowers ’72, Dennis Kelly ’75, grandmother of Eric Kelly ’98, Nick Kelly ’99 (Nour Salman Kelly ’99), Sarah Kelly Kerr ’01 (Sam Kerr ’01), Meghan Kelly Hurst ’04, Kelly Swanson ’02, Casey Kelly ’01, Dylan Kelly ’04, Emma Kelly Roberts ’08 (Jonathan Roberts ’08), and great-grandmother of Jackson Kelly ’25

Bob Lucisano, February 14, 2022

Husband of Katrina Lucisano and father of Alexandria Lucisano, Robert Lucisano ’10, Sarah Lucisano ’08, Annika Lucisano, and Andrew Lucisano

Edward Lummus II, March 30, 2022

Husband of Edith Lummus and father of Dexter Lummus ’80 (Lori Leach Lummus ’80), Arthur Lummus and grandfather of Matt Lummus ’07 and Melissa Lummus Nicholson ’10

Brian Markwalter ’76, April 14, 2022

Brother of Elaine Markwalter McSheehy ’77 and Gary Markwalter ’80

Paul Montello, January 21, 2022

Husband of Phyllis Montello and father of Paul Montello ’85, Mark Montello ’88, Maria Montello ’91, Ben Montello ’93, and grandfather of Alexa, Miles, John ’19, Mark ’21, William ’22, Andrew, Mary ’24, and Benji

Ana Maria Montero, April 24, 2022

Wife of Jose Montero (deceased) and mother of Jose Montero ’89, Ana Maria Montero ’91, Luis Montero ’94, and Francisco Montero ’00

Maximo (Max) Fernando Munoz, February 16, 2022

Husband of Livia Munoz (deceased) and beloved father of Fernando Munoz ’78, Livia Munoz ’79, Alex Munoz ’83, and grandfather of Fernando Munoz ’06, Eduardo Munoz ’08, and Jose Munoz ’11

Joanne Podhorez, March 20, 2022

Wife of former St. Pius X staff member John Podhorez and mother of Joni Podhorez Babineaux ’94, Jan Podhorez O’Donnell ’98, and former St. Pius X employee Jason Podhorez

Jane Warner Reeves, January 9, 2022

Sister of Joe Warner (deceased), Danny Warner ’66, Rose Warner Anderson ’70, Mark Warner ’76, and Mary Pat Warner Martin ’86

Ann Rinaldi, February 21, 2022

Mother of Mary Rinaldi Winn ’88, and grandmother of Madeleine Winn ’25

Father James Sextone, May 19, 2022

Principal at St. Pius X from 1973-1976

Jill MacGregor Scott ’66, May 17, 2022

Sister of Kathleen MacGregor Cyran ’64 and Scott MacGregor

Ann Stephens Smith ’63, March 20, 2022

Wife of Thomas Anthony Smith, Jr, and mother of Elizabeth Derbes and Carolyn Burke

Mike Sullivan, February 11, 2022

Brother of Muff DeCelles ’74, Beth Sullivan Schladenhauffen ’77 (Ben Schladenhauffen ’77), and uncle of Katie DeCelles Gifford ’00

Gray Walts, May 14, 2022

Wife of Terry Walts and mother of Cam Walts, Brandon Walts, and Whitney Eddy. Gray was a Math teacher at St. Pius X from 1988-2017.

Mark Wegener, February 18, 2022

Husband of Carrie Boggs Wegener ’80, father of Caroline Wegener, Chris Wegener ’14, and Emory Wegener ’18, brother-in-law of Pat Boggs ’77 (Katy Mazzolini Boggs ’77), Tim Boggs ’82, and uncle of Cara Boggs ’12, and Liam Boggs ’15

Pauline Weinzierl, May 23, 2022

Wife of Paul Weinzierl (deceased) and mother of Tim Weinzierl ’79, Joe Weinzierl, Greg Weinzierl, and Loretta Burdett

Evelyn Jowers Welch, April 28, 2022

Mother of Phil Welch ’71, Cindy Welch Moore ’74 (deceased), Patti Welch Harrell, Judy Welch deVarennes, and Wendy Welch Johnson

Remembering Father James Sexstone

Father James “Jim” Sexstone, former St. Pius X Principal, passed away on May 19, 2022.

A priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Father James Sexstone was born Sept. 26, 1943, in Canadaigua, New York. He attended St. Bernard Seminary in Rochester, New York, where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy and a master of divinity degree. Ordained on May 17, 1969 by the late Archbishop Thomas A. Donnellan, Father Sexstone pursued graduate studies at The Catholic University of America, obtaining a master’s degree in education in 1972.

During this period, he also served on the faculty at St. Pius X Catholic High School, where in 1973 he became principal, holding that office until 1976. From 1977 until 1987, Father Sexstone was pastor at Holy Trinity Church, Peachtree City. In the years following, he served as a parochial vicar at Holy Family Church, Marietta; Corpus Christi Church, Stone Mountain; St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Alpharetta; and from 1995 to 2014 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Atlanta. He retired in 2014.

The funeral Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., on Tuesday, May 24 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Concelebrants were Bishop Konzen, Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III, Msgr. Terry Young, Msgr. Peter Rau, Father Greg Goolsby and Father Patrick Kingery. The burial followed the Mass at Arlington Cemetery in Sandy Springs.

Top photo: A more recent photo of Father Sexstone. Above middle: Fr. Sexstone when he was the St. Pius X principal. Bottom photo, l-r: Retired St. Pius X math teacher Gene Brisbane, former St. Pius X Principal Monsignor Terry Young, and former St. Pius X President John Favier at Fr. Sexstone’s funeral Mass.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon them. And may the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

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