St. Pius X Fine Arts Playbill

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2022-2023 St. Pius X Catholic High School St. Pius X Fine Arts Performance Season Band • Chorus • Dance • Guitar Music Production • Theatre Tech Theatre • Visual Art

Thank you to our 2022-2023 Sponsors!

September 3, 2022

Welcome to our alumni, current families, and friends of our community. Thank you for the time and support you have given to the St. Pius X Fine Arts Program. Through the arts, our students learn to express themselves in ways that develop creativity, imagination, and artistic growth. We are grateful for the many gifts God has given our students through dance, visual arts, music, and drama. Thank you to our outstanding faculty & staff members that help mold and shape the creative talents within our students.

Last year, we had 38 students receive the Fine Arts diploma seal and 19 students went on to major or minor in the arts. We also had 2 students represent the arts at the Governor’s Honors Program in the fields of visual arts and dance. For the 2022-2023 school year, we have close to 600 students participating in the arts. The Fine Arts programs at St. Pius are an important part of our school mission and we are excited for the arts performances this school year.

To all of the artists, it's invigorating to see you pursuing your passion and sharing your craft!

Good Luck with every performance!

Blessings,

Dr. Edye Simpson
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Parker, we are so very proud of the young lady you have become! May your love of music continue to bring you joy and happiness. Shine on you crazy diamond!

Much Love from the entire Scott Family!

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An n a l i s e , We're so happy that you were inspired to dance at St. Pius X. It is a joy watching you on stage. We love you and are so proud of you. Keep on dancing! Dad, Mom, Ryan, and Caroline 6
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Sabrina Boyd

You’ve been dancing since you could walk, we are so proud of you.

Love, Mom, Dad & Kailyn

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Sarah Escoffery Class of 2023

Congratulations Sarah!

We’re so proud of you for all of your accomplishments as a musician and a scholar. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!

Much love, Dad, Mom, and Michael

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We are so proud of you and in awe of your accomplishments! Thank you for all the years of sharing your incredible dance talent. We Love you!

Mom, Dad, Elena, Will, Alex & Celeste

Miranda Possert
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Kinsley McCarney Kler Class of 2023

We are so amazingly proud of your hard work, dedication, and focus in every one of your theatrical performances. You are our shining star, on and off stage! We love you beyond words~ Mom and Dad

So Proud of Our Senior Tech Crew Twins

MADDIE & GRACIE CROFTON

We love you!

M O M , D A D , A N N A , K A T I E , & G I G I
Maddie Gracie
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Sarajian CLASS OF 2023 JOHN SYRIBEYS

John we are so proud of you ! We have loved watching you perform ever since you were a little boy. We can’t wait to see what the future hold s for you. We love you!

Mom and Dad

lass of 2023 A V E R Y J O N E S E A R E S O P R O U D O F O U ! Y O U A M A Z E U S I T H Y O U R C O U R A G E , P A S S I O N , A N D E A T I V I T Y I N T H E A R T S Y O U R G R A C E A N D B E A U T Y S H I N E S O N V E R Y O N E Y O U M E E T L O V E Y O U ! O M , D A D A N D M O R G A N Carolina, We are so proud of you! Congratulations on your accomplishments at SPX! Enjoy every last moment! We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! We love you, Dad, Mom, Logan & Leighton C L A S S O F 2 0 2 3
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#Findyourgiftatspx

St. Pius X Catholic High School offers a robust arts education that fosters the formation of the mind, body, and spirit of each student We provide innovative courses, enhanced productions, community outreach, the latest technology, field experiences, and opportunities to work with guest artists.

600+ STUDENTS

hundred students on average participate in the arts at St. Pius X. Students receive additional benefits from The St. Pius X Arts Society, a parent volunteer organization

CLASSES & PROGRAMS 4 0 +

37 classes and 7 after school programs are offered in the Fine Arts Department

$20K+ SCHOLARSHIPS

in scholarships are awarded each year to fine arts students, helping them develop and advance their skills

www.spx.org/arts

BAND

M a r c h i n g B a n d

P e r c u s s i o n E n s e m b l e

C o n c e r t B a n d

S y m p h o n i c B a n d

C o n c e r t J a z z B a n d

CHORUS

V o c a l E n s e m b l e

DANCE

D a n c e C o m p a n y

A d v a n c e d D a n c e

D a n c e I I I - A d v a n c e d

D a n c e I I - I n t e r m e d i a t e

D a n c e I - B e g i n n e r

I n t r o t o D a n c e

GUITAR

A d v a n c e d G u i t a r

I n t e r m e d i a t e G u i t a r

B e g i n n i n g G u i t a r

PRODUCTION & THEATRE TECHNOLOGY

MUSIC

A P M u s i c T h e o r y

M u s i c A p p r e c i a t i o n

M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n I & I I

T h e a t r e T e c h n o l o g y

THEATRE

A d v a n c e d D r a m a

A c t i n g i n P r o d u c t i o n & F i l m

D r a m a t i c W r i t i n g - F i l m , T V , T h e a t r e

B e g i n n i n g A c t i n g

I n t r o t o T h e a t r e A r t s

VISUAL ARTS

S u r v e y o f T h e V i s u a l A r t s

D r a w i n g I & I I

C l a y w o r k s I & I I

3 - D S c u l p t u r a l F o r m s

D e s i g n F u n d a m e n t a l s

E x p l o r i n g P a i n t i n g

P r i n t m a k i n g

A d v a n c e d S t u d i o A r t

A P S t u d i o A r t

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

A r t A s s o c i a t i o n

S t P i u s X S i n g e r s

C o l o r g u a r d

V a r s i t y D a n c e T e a m

P i u s P l a y e r s

T h e s p i a n T r o u p e 9 0 2 1

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OUTDOOR EVENT AT SEAVER FAMILY SPORTS COMPLEX MAY 6 FROM 3:00 - 9:00 PM B A N D C H O R U S D A N C E G U I T A R M U S I C P R O D U C T I O N T H E A T R E V I S U A L A R T S PERFORMANCES BY ALL FINE ARTS GROUPS, ART GALLERY, LAWN SEATING & FOOD TRUCKS!!! D e s i g n b y E r i n M a d i s o n 19
S T . P I U S X F I N E A R T S 23 AUG G 17tth OCT 5th OCT 26-27 NOV 10th NOV 30-DEC 8 FEEB 23-26 MAR 3rd MAR 9-12 APR 14th APR 1 19th APR 21st MAY 6th MAAY 1 10th FINE ARTS MEETINGS FALL CONCERT FALL ONE ACT PLAY CHRISTMAS CONCERTS WINTER MUSICAL JURIED ARTS EXHIBITION SPRING CONCERT AP VISUAL ARTS SPRING CONCERT SPRING CONCERT SPECIAL EVENT @ Mini Class Night t Chorus D Dark Road Veterans Day Theatre, Chorus, Guitar, Band, & Dance Curtains 19th Annual Dance Exit Show & Exhibition Band Chorus Arts Signing & Diploma Seal Ceremony 22 ARTS FESTIVAL Outdoor Event www spx org/arts #findyourgiftatspx FALL CONCERT 20

Dear Fine Arts Families,

We want to extend a warm welcome to our returning fine arts families, new fine arts families, and an especially warm welcome to the class of 2026! This year, we welcome our newest faculty member, Mr Michael Abreu, who will serve as our choral director with additional duties as director of Music Ministry We are so excited to have Mr Abreu on board as he grows our chorus program and shares his exceptional talents with our students

Our incredible faculty are excited to welcome all our students through the doors for what will be an exceptional year We have 16 scheduled shows, culminating in our biennial Fine Arts Festival on May 6, 2023 Our inaugural festival was a smash hit back in 2021, and this year ’ s festival will be open to a larger audience with food trucks and all of the amenities you would find at any outdoor music and arts festival

All of us here in the Fine Arts Department cannot wait to share with you our love for the performing and visual arts, and we know our students will be able to find their gifts at SPX!

Sincerely,

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BAND

e band program at St. Pius X Catholic High School boasts a robust o ering with opportunities for every type of musician. Whether you've played your instrument for a year or 5 years, we have a place for everyone in our program. e Marching Golden Lions, our most visible group, rehearses and performs regularly during the fall. Students in the MGL support the football team on Friday nights and perform competitively on Saturdays in October. Our concert/symphonic band program performs multiple concerts throughout the year, consistently earning high ratings at Large Group Performance Evaluations in the Spring. Our jazz band brings together students who have a passion for jazz and performs at our spring concert. Additionally, we have a growing percussion program represented by our Percussion Ensemble and Beginning Drums and Percussion classes. In addition to our performing ensembles, our students consistently represent the band program at district and statewide events such as the University of Georgia's January Band Festival, Georgia Music Educators Association District Honor Band and All-State, Governor's Honors, and many others.

Symphonic Band:

Flute

Maggie Duncan

Addison Harrell

Lauren Smith

Oboe

Chandler Panarese

Clarinet

Seda Barranco

William Kaplan

Zoe Leiner

Mary Montenello

Grace Sheehy

Alto Saxophone

Ian omas

Christian Yelton

Bari Saxophone

Azahel Ghezai

Trumpet

Cat Amy

Eero Cheatham

Ryan Clark

Elise Cowles

Brennan Haynes

Taylor Johnson

Grier McDu e

Rachel Preau

Lucas Voorhies

Trombone

Nicole Amy

Gabriel Peat

Baritone

Luke Lyon

Cello

Ten Sims

Percussion

Howard Burton

David Caffrey

Jack Craver

Shane Donnelly

Owen Ginsburg

Daniel Kleinrock

Catherine Marratt

Trey Meharry

Benjamin Nieman

Kyle Sanders

Sully Tillman

Ryan Yelton

Jazz Combo:

Piano

Michael Wright

Tenor Saxophone

Mary Montello

Trumpet

Brennan Haynes

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Faculty Bio

Ian LaBreck

Director of Bands

Ian LaBreck is the Director of Bands at St. Pius X. Before serving as director of bands, he was the assistant band director from 2015-2019. A native of St. Marys, GA, he graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in music education from the University of Georgia in 2015 where he studied trumpet with Dr. Brandon Craswell. While at UGA, he served as a Section Leader and Band Captain in the Redcoat Marching Band. Mr. LaBreck also served as the president of the Epsilon Lambda chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia National Men’s Music Fraternity. As an educator, Mr. LaBreck works with the Metropolitan Atlanta Youth Wind Ensemble and serves actively as a clinician and adjudicator around the state of Georgia. His professional a liations include Georgia Music Educators’ Association and the National Association for Music Education.

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Percussion Ensemble Symphonic Band Seniors Jazz Combo Symphonic Band

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G A M E

AUGUST 26 - ST. PIUS X v FLOWERY BRANCH (away)

SEPTEMBER 2 - ST. PIUS X v JEFFERSON (away)

SEPTEMBER 9 - ST PIUS X v BLESSED TRINITY (away)

SEPTEMBER 16 - ST. PIUS X v PARKVIEW (parochial schools night)

SEPTEMBER 30 - ST. PIUS X v NORTH ATLANTA (away)

OCTOBER 14 - ST. PIUS X v DUNWOODY (home)

OCTOBER 21 - ST. PIUS X v RIVERWOOD (homecoming)

OCTOBER 28 - ST PIUS X v MARIST (senior night)

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O M P E T I T I O N S & C O N C E R T S

OCTOBER 15 - COMPETITION at SPRAYBERRY HS

OCTOBER 29 - COMPETITION at FAYETTE COUNTY HS

NOVEMBER 6 - ST. PIUS X OPEN HOUSE

NOVEMBER 10 - VETERAN'S DAY BAND CONCERT

S T . P I U S X M A R C H I N G G O L D E N L I O N S S W W W . S P X . O R G / A R T S # F I N D Y O U R G I F T A T S P X
OCTOBER 1 - COMPETITION at NORTHGATE HS
DECEMBER 7 - CHRISTMAS BAND CONCERT
AUGUST 19 - ST. PIUS X v DACULA (home)
NOVEMBER 4 - ST. PIUS X v SOUTH COBB (away)

SPAS proudly supports the St. Pius X Marching Golden Lions!

Band Staff

Jose Carmona-Almonte

Percussion Director

Jose Carmona-Almonte was born in Brooklyn NY, but raised in Powder Springs Ga. Jose currently serves as the Percussion Director at St. Pius X Catholic High School. He studied music at Columbus State University earning a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Percussion Performance, and a minor in Audio Technology. While at Columbus State Jose was a member of the Wind ensemble, the Philharmonic, the Contemporary ensemble, the Percussion ensemble, and the recording studio. Jose was also the principal percussionist of the St. Luke orchestra, and a section member of the Lagrange symphony orchestra. As an educator, Jose has served as percussion technician for Harris county HS, and Mceachern HS he also taught as percussion director at the Randy McCuller School of the Arts, and the Cobb middle school summer band camp.

Sami Volk

Color Guard Instructor

Sami graduated from St. Pius X in 2016. is is her third year leading the Color Guard.

Eyoel Endashaw Drumline Instructor

Eyoel graduated from St. Pius X in 2015. is is his seventh year assisting the drumline.

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CHORUS

e St. Pius X Singers learn proper vocal techniques, read music and sight-sing, and perform vocal music of all genres and time periods including sacred and secular classical, pop, folk, world music, Broadway, vocal a cappella, and more. e club is open to all students who love to sing and wish to participate in a dynamic vocal performing group. No audition is required. Performance opportunities include Open House, Morning of the Arts, Fall Concert, Christmas Concert, Spring Concert, St. Pius X School Masses and assemblies, and other invitational performances.

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Vocal Ensemble Seniors

Faculty Bio

Mike Abreu

Chorus Club Director

Mike Abreu received a bachelor's degree in music education from the University of North Georgia in 2013 and a Master's degree in music education from the University of Georgia in 2019, both with a focus in choral music. He's spent 9 years teaching music in Dekalb, Gwinnett, and Forsyth. During his recent experience at Riverwatch Middle School, he led a choral music program of 250+ students where they consistently received excellent and superior ratings from LGPE and Festival Disney. He has also served as a clinician for such events as the Forsyth County Honor Chorus (2018) and Archdiocesan Honor Chorus (2016). He has also led music ministries for the Archdiocese of Atlanta at St. Brigid Catholic Church and Good Shepherd Catholic Church where he currently serves. He also performs for Weddings, Funerals, and various special events as a vocalist and bass guitarist. Mr. Abreu lives in Cumming, GA with his wife and daughter. In his spare time, he spends time at the gym, boxing, composing music, enjoys games with the family, and farming.

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St. Pius X Singers

DANCE

From beginning to advanced levels, the dance program is designed to teach the fundamentals of ballet and jazz. Students also learn modern, contemporary, and cultural dance forms. Students gain knowledge by studying vocabulary and dance history, while their technique and skills are developed through choreography and performance. All students perform in the annual Spring Dance Concert, and upper-level courses perform in the NOVO Choreography Project and the Christmas Concert. e Dance Company is featured in all productions, and the Dance Team performs at all home basketball games.

Faculty Bio

Dance

Mrs. O’Connor brings a wealth of training and professional experience to St. Pius X. She trained with the Gainesville Ballet and danced professionally with the Ruth Mitchell Dance eater. She spent her summers studying with the Jo rey Ballet, Charleston Ballet eater, Lexington Ballet, and the late David Howard in NYC. Mrs. O'Connor has been a dance educator for 31 years, and she is happy to celebrate her 25th year at St. Pius X! She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction, and certi cation in dance education for K-12 schools. Mrs. O’Connor received the St. Pius X Excellence in Teaching Award in 2003 and 2008. In addition, she supports and promotes the Fine Arts Department and e St. Pius X Arts Society (SPAS) by serving as the Fine Arts Coordinator.

Madison Schrama Assistant Director & Dance Team Head Coach

For the past six years, Madison Schrama has taught dance to children of all ages and in various styles, including Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Tap, and Hip hop. Ms. Schrama received her training at the Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts. She performed in multiple classical and contemporary ballets and danced soloist roles such as Dew Drop in e Nutcracker and Peasant Pas Des Deux in Giselle. Ms. Schrama received additional training at the American Ballet eatre and the Kaatsbaan Extreme Ballet summer intensives. Ms. Schrama holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance from the University of Georgia and certi cation in dance education for K-12 schools.

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ST. PIUS X DANCE COMPANY Seniors

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Bailey Apgar Rose Clarke Hana Odeh Elana Wulkan Miranda Possert Esther Blanchard Petra Dinan Ava Ewing Lydia Halloran Jane Halloran Mary Jung Olivia Landers Addison McKee Celeste Possert Leah Rogowski Bella Maher Tennyson Crockett-Brown Maggie Griffin Olivia Poole

DANCE CLASSES

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Advanced Dance Dance III - Period 4 Dance III - Period 5 Dance II Dance I

GUITAR CLASSES

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Intermediate Guitar P3 Intermediate Guitar P4 Beginning Guitar P2 Beginning Guitar P1

GUITAR

Faculty Bio

Mr. Buot ('15) is a proud alumnus of the St. Pius X guitar program. He progressed through all levels of guitar while at St. Pius X, and he was a member of the Advanced Ensemble for his nal two years. He then received his Bachelor of Music in Education at the University of Georgia under the renowned Dr. Bolshoy. While at UGA, Mr. Buot competed for the University’s Rowing Team as a Varsity athlete. He competed in regional and national competitions and completed his collegiate career with the current home record-holding VM 8+. Currently, Mr. Buot is the Head Youth Coach at the Lake Lanier Rowing Club where he coaches Middle and High school athletes. He is also the Master’s Recreational coach working with athletes ages 10 to 80. Mr. Buot is an active member of the National Association for Music Educators.

Mr. Buot is thrilled to be back home at St. Pius X, and he strives to build upon the already excellent program created by his teacher and friend Brion Kennedy.

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Advanced Guitar

ADVANCED GUITAR

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Sarah Escoffery Andrew Mattei John Syribeys Gabrielle Franco Julian Moran Julia Tardy Miles Johnson Parker Scott Anthony Tomasetti Ryan Lisowski Lily Stokes Abby Williams

TECH CREW

e St. Pius Tech Crew is the magic "behind the scenes" of all St. Pius Fine Arts performances. Tech Crew members will learn about all aspects of Technical eater including lighting, live sound, set building, and stage management. We'll get behind state-of-the-art equipment in the Young Center and learn what it takes to be a theater expert. Strong communication skills and a positive team mentality are the only requirements to join. Participation in Tech Crew is a path to lettering!

Recent Awards:

Winner“Best Technical” 2020 Georgia eater Conference R. Lynn. Woody State One-Act Competition

Winner - “Best Sound” 2022 Georgia High School Musical eatre Awards – Shuler Hensley Awards®

Nominee - “Technical Execution” 2022 Georgia High School Musical eatre Awards – Shuler Hensley Awards®

Faculty Bio

Currently, in his fourth year at St. Pius X, Mr. Cordell is teaching Music Production and eater Technology as well as serving as the Technical Director for the Fine Arts Department. After graduating from Marist School in 2001, he received his B.S. in Recording Industry ManagementProduction and Technology from Middle Tennessee State University in 2005. Since then he has been working in all aspects of the music and recording industries as a performer, teacher, and engineer.

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Mr. Reyes is serving his rst year as a science teacher and Assistant Tech Director for Tech Crew at St. Pius X, teaching Biology CPA and Chemistry CPA. In 2021, he graduated from Kennesaw State University, receiving his B.S. in Biology with a minor in Psychology. Before he began teaching, Mr. Reyes worked as an undergraduate research assistant, studying and experimenting in the eld of toxicology. He has since carried this knowledge to education, passing on his passion for the sciences to the students of St. Pius X.

MUSIC PRODUCTION

e SPX Music Production program is among the fastest-growing programs at the school. e modern world depends on digital audio technology now more than ever, and we’re training the next wave of audio engineers right here in our state-of-the-art digital lab and theater.

In Music Production I and II, we’ll not only explore the realms of studio music production, podcasting, and lm post-production, but we’ll also take a look at the live audio environment, which includes sound reinforcement for live music and theater. Additionally, students will have access to our state-of-the-art Young Center theater sound system, which includes over 96 combined channels of digital and analog audio.

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Music Production II

THEATRE

e St. Pius X Catholic High School eatre Program provides students with skills that last a lifetime. Students gain the ability to work collaboratively, to think critically, communicate e ectively, and develop social-emotional awareness. e St. Pius X eatre program provides a wide variety of courses for students to understand the di erent artistic roles of the individuals who create and produce theatre, to learn the fundamental skills of acting, directing and technical theatre, and to become familiar with theatre history and theatrical literature and the aesthetics of live performance. Students may audition for the Advanced Drama Company each spring. e Advanced Drama Company performs throughout the year. All St. Pius X Catholic High School students may audition for the annual musical.

Courses offered:

• Advanced Drama

• Dramatic WritingFilm, TV, eatre (Advanced Drama Composition)

• Acting I & II

• Introduction to eatre Arts

• Acting for the Camera I and II

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Advanced Drama Company Senior Advanced Drama Company

Faculty Bio

Mrs. Buot has a career in the ne arts that spans over 30 years. She has extensive professional acting, directing, and design credits. Her teaching and directing experience includes the University of Virginia, e Westminster Schools, Heritage Repertory eatre, Acrosstown Repertory eatre, e Edge Ensemble, Live Arts eatre, Ballet Rotaru, Oak Grove Young Children’s School, Zone of Light Studio, Charlottesville Children’s eatre, Summer Institute for the Gifted at Emory University, and most recently Cambridge High School where she served as the eatre Director and the Performing Arts Department Chair.

Mrs. Buot holds a Master of Fine Arts in Acting Performance from the University of Virginia, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science both from the University of Florida.

Her professional memberships include the Educational eatre Association, American Alliance of eatre and Education, Southeastern eatre Conference, Georgia eatre Conference, Actor’s Equity Candidacy, and International espians. She serves as the High School Network Chair for the American Alliance of eatre and Education and the Teacher Advisory Board for the Carlos Museum at Emory University. Mrs. Buot is working on her Catholic School Leadership Certi cation through Creighton University.

Mrs. Buot is married with 2 sons. Her sons are proud graduates of St. Pius X Catholic High School (Howell aka H ‘15 and Hunter ‘18).

Amy Foster Williams ‘85 eatre Assistant

Amy Williams is a St. Pius eatre Alum. She was a member of the Pius Players before the Young Center was ever built and has loved the program ever since. Her experience in the program included roles in the competition one act plays including her role as the hippy in “ e Carousel” and Aunt Carrie in “Kiss me Quick I'm Double Parked”. She was also in the 1985 production of “Sound of Music”, wisely cast as Frau Schmidt, the only non-singing part. Mrs. Williams has been teaching at St’ Pius since the fall of 1999 and during her time here has assisted in the theatre for 10 of those years under Bonne Spark. She is thrilled that Mrs. Buot invited her back and looks forward to working with yet another amazing director and talented students.

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THESPIANS
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Lauren Baker Charlotte Brady Hailey Brown Libbie Brownlow Katie Cavanaugh Amelia Gerdes Lucy Harvey Addison Hicks Zainab Hicks Reagan Hoback Avery Jones Kinsley Kler George Lesinki Connor McCarthy Molly Pitra Sloane Sinkule Dylan Spann Helen Thompson Logan Yates

VISUAL ARTS

Faculty Bio

Director of Visual Arts

Corinna Brannon was born in Jamaica and educated in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Ms. Brannon holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts, London, certi cate in post-graduate studies at Central St. Martins College, London, and a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Printmaking from e University of Georgia. Ms. Brannon's work has been exhibited in several juried exhibitions across the United States and London. Ms. Brannon is certi ed to teach Visual Art K-12, and she has taught at St. Pius X since 1999.

In visual art classes, students are taught to believe that we are all born with the ability to appreciate and create art. Students are expected to use the best of their abilities involving learned skills, creativity, and imagination. Each student is encouraged to reach their individual potential through the exploration of a variety of mediums, group critiques, and the study of art history. Above all, students are encouraged to develop a sensitivity to and an appreciation of art.

Students may develop their artistic abilities through a wide range of classes. We off er:

• Survey of e Visual Arts

• Drawing I & II

• Clayworks I & II

• 3-D Sculptural Forms

• Design Fundamentals

• Exploring Painting

• Advanced Studio Art

• Advanced Placement Studio Art in Drawing, 2-D and 3-D Design

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AP & Advanced Studio Art

The St. Pius X Annual Juried Exhibition

e St. Pius X Juried Exhibition is an annual event. e exhibition provides the student body the opportunity to submit their work to be judged by an outside juror. Our AP students’ work is featured every spring, and all students are welcome to participate in our after school club, Art Association.

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Samantha Hefner Madison Kennedy Lily Perella Grace Tran Quinn Voss Mary Wach

Class of 2023

G R A C E B R A D L E Y

Grace - [grās]

n. simple elegance or refinement of movement

v. honor or credit someone or something by one ' s presence.

Grace, Your name says it all.

Keep dancing to the music in your heart

Love, Mom, Dad & Grant

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It’s been our family’s pleasure to watch you grow from the OLA stage to becoming a Senior Pius Player As you move on to your next stage in life, we say, “Break A Leg” and “Bravo”!

We adore you Love, Mom & Dad, Jack & Ava xo

Ryan,

We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished! Enjoy the ride

Love, Mom, Dad and Greg

C L A S S O F 2 0 2 3 L I L Y S T O K E S Lily Stokes! You've always had the music in you! We love you! Mom, Dad, Luke, Emma, Owen, and Rory C L A S S O F 2 0 2 3 M I A M A S S E Y
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What a pleasure it has been to watch you grow from middle school band to symphonic, jazz, and marching bands! We are so proud of all of your accomplishments We can't wait to see what's next! Love, Mom and Dad

We are so proud of you for trying something new four years ago and continuing to push yourself to be your best! It is a joy to watch you on stage! We love you! Mommy, Daddy and Jack

Class of 2023 Luke Lyon
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C h a n d l e r P a n a r e s e

S o p r o u d o f a l l y o u h a v e a c c o m p l i s h e d a n d e x c i t e d t o s e e w h a t ’ s n e x t !

B u t i f y o u w o u l d l i k e t o s t a r t a l l o v e r a g a i n , w e s t i l l h a v e y o u r k i n d e r g a r t e n u n i f o r m .

L o v e y o u t o t h e m o o n a n d b a c k - M o m a n d D a d

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CLASS OF 2023 BAND SENIORS

FROM WANTED TO PARADISE FOUND, YOU ALL LEARNED TO XLR8 UNDER STREETLIGHTS IN HAWAII. YOU HAVE SURVIVED A WILD RIDE (AND COVID) AND WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU! WITH LOVE FROM THE SMITH-AMY, PREAU, PANARESE, LYON AND PERELLA FAMILIES

honor and give to the Jill Mulligan Scholarship

May her legacy and commitment to Catholic education, St. Pius X, and the band and arts programs live on through the lives of others.

www.spx.org/endowment-fund

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Congratulations Andrew! We are so proud of you and look forward to all the adventures that lie ahead! Rock on!!!

Love, Mom, Dad, Christian and Lindsey!

DYLAN SPANN Class of 2023

Dylan, Congratulations and bravo! We are so proud of everything you've accomplished and can't wait to see what the future holds Oh, the places you'll go!

We love you, Mamma, Deedah, Ella, and Lilly

Congratulations Omeno! We are delighted to celebrate you You have consistently wowed us with your stellar achievements and indefatigable passion We are incredibly proud of you You are a light Keep shining ever so brightly Love, Olohi, Mom &

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We are so proud of you and your accomplishments on and off the stage! We have loved watching you dance through the years! Your
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Dr. Cordovado is a proud supporter of SPAS!

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ST. PIUS X ARTS SOCIETY 2022-2023

Board Members

President .......................................................................................... Teresa Perella

Fine Arts Coordinator .................................................................... Lisa O'Connor

Fine Arts Department Chair Ian LaBreck

Dean of Academics/Administration Liaison ....................................... Jason Eaglen

Treasurer ............................................................................................. Beth Smith

Communications Dede Casal

Membership .................................................................................... Alex Azzarello

Tickets ............................................................... Cindy Apgar and Melissa Walker

Promotions Nancy Pitra

Shout Outs ....................................................... Nancy Halloran and Tricia Possert

Band ........................................................... Melissa Panarese and Maureen Smith

Chorus Beth Smith

Dance .................................................................. Kim Landers and Cheryl Maher

Guitar Nelisa Van Slate

Tech Crew/Music Production ..................................................... Michelle Crofton

eatre ........................................................................... Beth Jones and Jenn Kler

Visual Arts Leah Fedeli, Peggy Pusateri, and Vivian Knoerle

Our sincere appreciation to all of our members and to supporters of the arts at SPX! Become a SPAS member today at www.spx.org/SPAS!

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Luci & Mike Anderson

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e Hu Family

ST. PIUS X ARTS SOCIETY 2022-2023

Diamond*

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e Lyon Family

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e Pitra Family

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Platinum*

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e Hildreth Family

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e Morris Family

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e Paxtons

Teresa Perella

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e Alfaro Family

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e Brownlow Family

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e Clarke Family

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Patron*

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e Seng Family

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Je Amy & Maureen Smith

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e Gri n Family

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e Howser Family

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Our sincere appreciation to all of our members and to supporters of the arts at SPX! Become a SPAS member today at www.spx.org/SPAS!

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ST. PIUS X ARTS SOCIETY 2022-2023

Patron*

Michele & Brett Madison

e Maher Family

Jennifer & Jack Massey

Mike & Maureen McAbee

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e Sheehy Family

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uy Bui & Sean Tran

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Anna Elmore

e Fjelstul Family

e Fleming Family

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e Gorham Family

R. Green

Kevin & Jennifer Harlan

Emily & Greg Harrell

Steve & Missy Hart

CJ & Alice Hicks

Sustaining*

e Soha Family

Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Soulimiotis

Dr. & Mrs. David Stokes

Mr. & Mrs. Rob ompson

Anne & Joe Tomolo

Matt & Meg Ullengren

e Warren Family

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e Masak Family

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e Moran Family

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Lisa & Brian O'Connor

Garrett & Jane O'Malley

Todd & MaryAnn Oglevee

Ward & Staci Parker

Jason & Andreka Peat

e Pusateri Family

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Mike & Kelly Stevens

Kory & Anna Sutter

Our sincere appreciation to all of our members and to supporters of the arts at SPX! Become a SPAS member today at www.spx.org/SPAS!

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Sustaining*

Bill & Susan Talend

Kai & Cecilia omas

e Tomasetti Family

Paula & Bill Voorhies

Vince & Melissa Walker

Anonymous

Alexandra Balzer

Jon & Julie Barber

Jason & Amy Beckham

e Bello/Lechowicz family

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Brice & Chris Boyle

Je rey & Donna Bradford

Deb & Art Bradley

e Bridges Family

H. Buot

Tracey & CJ Buot

Matt & Elyse Burton

e Caiola Family

Tracey Caldwell

Mr. & Mrs. Bel eld Carter, III

Ethan Coggin & Family

Rob & Sarah Conners

Pamela, Jon Paul & Levi Craciun

e Duggan Family

e Dykes Family

Rebecca Entrekin

Shannon & Will Euart

Jennifer & Richard Fangmann

e Fedeli Family

Blake & Karin Flood

Luis & Deanna Franco

Derek & Kelly George

Chris & Heather Gerdes

e Ginsburg Family

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Cathy & Chris Harvey

Friends*

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e Yelton Family

Christopher & Tatiana Zuniga

Sheila Haynes

Brian & Pamela Hefner

e Heilmans

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David & Jaime Jones

Nicole Jung

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e Kingsbury Family

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Nigel & Martha Love

Humberto & Melissa Maio

Ashley & John Marratt

Alejandra Martinez & Camilo Cruz

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Shaun & April McCarthy

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Alyson & Mark Metzler

Marlo & Charles Mong

Mark & Kristie Montello

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Chris Murphy

Russell & Kerry Nelson

e Nerbonne Family

John & Dana O’Donnell

Heidi & Dennis O’Shea

Our sincere appreciation to all of our members and to supporters of the arts at SPX! Become a SPAS member today at www.spx.org/SPAS!

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Friends*

Heather & Rami Odeh

Meryem Okuzer

Dena Peck

Lily Peebles

Mark & Lisa Pinsom

Layne & Jim Preau

Jennifer & Christopher Prindiville

e Ramer Family

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e Reddaways

Todd & Nancy Rewis

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e Riney Family

Tom & Colleen Rowland

e Royter Family

Mark & Melissa Sanders

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e Aisthorpe Family

e Beyer Family

e Boyd Family

Jim & Joy Brennan

e Brownlow Family

uy Bui & Sean Tran

e Chizzolin Family

Ethan Coggin & Family

Colby & Holly Craig

ad & Rebecca DiGiuro

Luis & Deanna Franco

e Freeman Family

Chris & Heather Gerdes

Donations*

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Tomina Schwenke

Jenn & Phil Sedlack

Bill & Kim Sheppard

Brian & Amy Sims

Tate & Paige Smith

e Someren Family

e Spann Family

e Stephenson Family

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Mal & Stephanie Tadros

Luciano & Maria Tiberia & Family

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e Wach Family

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e Gorham Family

Alejandra Martinez & Camilo Cruz

e Green Family

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e O'Shaughnessy Family

Heather & Rami Odeh

Mark & Lisa Pinson

Pusateri Family

e Renno Family

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e ompson Family

e Walker Family

Our sincere appreciation to all of our members and to supporters of the arts at SPX! Become a SPAS member today at www.spx.org/SPAS!

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63 ST. PIUS X ARTS SOCIETY 2022-2023 Our sincere appreciation to all of our members and supporters! Become a SPAS member today at www.spx.org/SPAS Many thanks to Matthew Boyd (Evoke Design) for designing the playbill cover! 2022-2023 St. Pius X Catholic High School St. Pius X Fine Arts Performance Season Band • Chorus • Dance • Guitar Music Production • Theatre Tech Theatre • Visual Art
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