St. Pius X Fine Arts Playbill 2023-2024

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ST. PIUS X FINE ARTS

September 20, 2023

Welcome to our alums, current families, and friends of our community. Thank you for your time and support 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 and staff members who help mold and shape the creative talents within our students.

Last year, we had 41 students receive the Fine Arts diploma seal, and 19 students went on to major or minor in the arts. We had two students win state-wide competitions in theater and compete at the national level. The Advanced Guitarists performed at the Grand Ole Opry, and the visual arts, dance, chorus, band, and tech crew students received distinct honors for their performances at local competitions. For the 2023-2024 school year, we have close to 600 students participating in the arts. The Fine Arts program at St. Pius X is an integral part of our school’s mission, and we are excited for the arts performances this school year.

To all the artists, it is invigorating to see you pursuing your passion and sharing your craft! We are grateful for all your hard work and dedication, and we are here to support you. You continue to make us proud.

Good Luck with every performance!

Blessings,

Dr. Edye Simpson

Mr. Aaron Parr

Dr. Edye Simpson Principal

Mr. Aaron Parr President

Dr. Edye Simpson

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE KID WHO HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CHARACTER! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU, LOGAN! LOVE, MOM, DAD & QUINN

Olivia Poole

OLIVIA – It has been an absolute joy watching you develop into the intelligent, graceful, beau�ful young woman you are today. We are impressed by your dedica�on and hard work which is why you con�nue to excel in both academics and the arts. We are very proud of you and love you so much!

- Dad, Mom, Wilson, Natalie & Cody

So Proud of Our Tech Crew Extraordinaire

(and part-time actor)

Charlie Alfaro

Class of 2024

We Love You!!!

Mom, Dad, and Gigi

#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 6 after school programs are offered in the Fine Arts Department

$57K+ 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

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

T e c h C r e w

#findyourgiftatspx

S T . P I U S X F I N E A R T S

To our St. Pius X Community,

W e w a n t t o e x t e n d a w a r m w e l c o m e t o o u r r e t u r n i n g f i n e a r t s f a m i l i e s , n e w f i n e a r t s f a m i l i e s , a n d a n e s p e c i a l l y w a r m w e l c o m e t o t h e c l a s s o f 2 0 2 7 ! N e w t h i s s c h o o l y e a r , s t u d e n t s h a v e t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o s h i n e t h r o u g h h o n o r s o c i e t i e s a n d o r g a n i z a t i o n s s u c h a s N a t i o n a l A r t H o n o r S o c i e t y a n d T r i - M M u s i c H o n o r S o c i e t y j o i n i n g a n a l r e a d y e s t a b l i s h e d T h e s p i a n S o c i e t y

I A N

L A B R E C K

F i n e A r t s

D e p a r t m e n t C h a i r

D i r e c t o r o f B a n d s

W e a r e t h r i l l e d t o s h o w c a s e o u r s t u d e n t s i n 1 8 s c h e d u l e d p e r f o r m a n c e s . I n b e t w e e n t h e s e p e r f o r m a n c e s , y o u w i l l b e a b l e t o f i n d n u m e r o u s o p p o r t u n i t i e s t o s e e o u r A r t s c o m m u n i t y s h i n e . W e a r e b l e s s e d t o h a v e a n i n d u s t r y - l e a d i n g F i n e A r t s f a c u l t y h e r e a t S t . P i u s X a n d t o h a v e s o m e o f t h e m o s t t a l e n t e d

a n d s u c c e s s f u l F i n e A r t s s t u d e n t s i n t h e c o u n t r y O f o u r 5 5 0 + s t u d e n t s p e r y e a r , w e s e e o u r a l u m n i g o o n t o e n j o y i l l u s t r i o u s c a r e e r s i n t h e a r t s f r o m a r e a s o f m u s i c p r o d u c t i o n , m u s i c c o m p o s i t i o n , d a n c e a n d c h o r e o g r a p h y , g r a p h i c d e s i g n , a c t i n g , v i s u a l a r t s , a n d m a n y o t h e r s W e l o o k f o r w a r d t o o u r c u r r e n t s t u d e n t s ’ c o n t r i b u t i o n s t o a l o n g s t a n d i n g t r a d i t i o n o f a r t i s t i c e x c e l l e n c e

Sincerely,

I a n L a B r e c k

L e a r n m o r e a b o u t t h e a r t s a t S t P i u s X w w w s p x o r g / a r t s

V o l u n t e e r a n d s u p p o r t t h e a r t s b y j o i n i n g S P A S w w w s p x o r g / s p a s

e Golden Lion Bands 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 perform regularly throughout the year. Additionally, we have a growing percussion program represented by our Percussion Ensembles 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

Jessica Sheehan

Tori Mallory

Lauren Smith

Clarinet

William Kaplan

Zoe Leiner

Mary Montello

Tate Porter

Grace Sheehy

Bass Clarinet

Seda Barranco

Alto Saxophone

Sydney Droze

Christian Yelton

Trumpet

Eero Cheatham

Ryan Clark

Elise Cowles

Taylor Johnson

Grier McDu e

Avery Podraza

Mackenzie Stultz

Trombone

Nicole Amy

Natalie Iselin

Gabriel Peat

Cello

Ten Sims

Percussion

Reagan Baldwin

Howard Burton

David Caffrey

Dayra Cortez

Hernandez

Shane Donnelly

Daniel Kleinrock

Catherine Marratt

George Meharry

Kearny Prindiville

Kyle Sanders

Ava Thomas

Sully Tillman

Ryan Yelton

Aman Yohannes

Jazz Combo:

Piano

Milan Mossing

Michael Wright

Electric Guitar

Jonathan Ayeni

Bass Guitar

Dominic Noel

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 to 2019. Mr. LaBreck holds a Master of Music Education from Georgia College and State University and a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Georgia. Mr. LaBreck plays trumpet with the Tara Winds Community Band, having traveled to France with the ensemble to perform at the 2023 Festival des Anches d’Azur in La Croix Valmer. He also plays cornet with the Georgia Brass Band. His professional a liations include the Georgia Music Educators’ Association and the National Association for Music Education.

Symphonic Band

Jazz Combo

Percussion Ensemble

Percussion Ensemble

Beginning Drums and Percussion

Symphonic Band Seniors

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 & B A N D S

AUGUST 18 - ST. PIUS X v DACULA

SEPTEMBER 1 - ST PIUS X v JEFFERSON

SEPTEMBER 8 - ST. PIUS X v BLESSED TRINITY

SEPTEMBER 15 - ST. PIUS X v PARKVIEW

2 0 2 3

SEPTEMBER 29 - ST PIUS X v NORTH ATLANTA (Homecoming)

OCTOBER 13 - ST. PIUS X v DUNWOODY

OCTOBER 20 - ST PIUS X v RIVERWOOD

OCTOBER 27 - ST. PIUS X v MARIST

NOVEMBER 3 - ST. PIUS X v SOUTH COBB

OCTOBER 21 - COMPETITION

NOVEMBER 5 - ST. PIUS X OPEN HOUSE

NOVEMBER 9 - VETERANS DAY BAND CONCERT

NOVEMBER 15 - MORNING OF THE ARTS

DECEMBER 7 - CHRISTMAS BAND CONCERT

MARCH 23 - NORTHSIDE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

APRIL 25 - SPRING BAND CONCERT

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 is the Percussion Director at St. Pius X Catholic High School. He studied music at Columbus State University, earning a Bachelor of the Arts 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 a 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.

Ms. Volk graduated from St. Pius X in 2016. is is her fourth year leading the Color Guard.

Eyoel Endashaw

Drumline Instructor

Mr. Endashaw graduated from St. Pius X in 2015. is is his eighth year assisting the drumline.

Sami Volk

Color Guard Instructor

e St. Pius X Vocal Studio is dedicated to learning proper vocal techniques, reading music and sight-singing, and performing vocal music of all genres and time periods, including sacred and secular classical, pop, folk, world music, Broadway, vocal a cappella, and more. is group 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.

St. Pius X Singers

Vocal Studio

Faculty Bio

Mike Abreu Director of Chorus

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, focusing on choral music. He's spent 10 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, and enjoys games with the family.

Seniors

Addison Hicks

Lauren Smith

Maggie Duncan Molly Pitra

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

Lisa O’Connor

Director of Dance & Dance Team Coach

Lisa O’Connor brings a wealth of training and 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 master teacher, David Howard, in New York City. Mrs. O’Connor graduated from Georgia State University with a B.A. in Psychology and began her teaching career with the Duluth School of Ballet and the Ruth Mitchell Dance eater. Mrs. O’Connor is a K-12 certi ed dance educator for the state of Georgia, and she has completed certi cate programs at UGA, the American Dance Festival, Giordano Dance Chicago, and the Creative Dance Center in Seattle. She is also trained in Stott Pilates. In 2010, she earned a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Mrs. O’Connor began teaching at St. Pius X in the fall of 1998, served as the Fine Arts Department Chair from 1999-2013, and received the Excellence in Teaching Award in 2003 and 2008. In addition to directing the program, she also serves the entire department as the Fine Arts Coordinator.

Madison Blanchard Assistant Director & Dance Team Head Coach

For the past six years, Madison Blanchard has taught dance to children of all ages and in various styles, including Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Tap, and Hip hop. Mrs. Blanchard received her training at the Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts. She joined Georgia Dance eatre, where she trained and performed for eight seasons. She performed in classical and contemporary ballets and danced soloist roles, such as Dew Drop in e Nutcracker and Peasant Pas Des Deux in Giselle. Mrs. Blanchard received additional training at the American Ballet eatre and the Kaatsbaan Extreme Ballet summer intensives. Mrs. Blanchard holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance from the University of Georgia and certi cation in dance education for K-12 schools. She is the Head Coach for the Dance Team, and this is her fourth year on the faculty at St. Pius X.

ST. PIUS X DANCE COMPANY

Emma Drawe

Bella Maher Rose McGahan

Olivia Poole

Leah Rogowski

Mary Jung

Olivia Landers

Maddie Bello Esther Blanchard

Tennyson Crockett-Brown

Ava Ewing

Anna Clara Farnell

Maggie Griffin Jane Halloran

Lydia Halloran Nicole Jaeger

Addison McKee Celeste Possert

DANCE CLASSES

Advanced Dance

Dance III

Dance III

Dance II

Dance II

Intermediate Guitar

Intermediate Guitar

Beginning Guitar

Beginning Guitar

Faculty Bio

H Buot Director

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 Dr. Bolshoy. He is currently pursuing a Master’s of Education in Administration and Supervision from the University of Virginia. 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.

Advanced Guitar Ensemble

ADVANCED GUITAR

Gabriella Van Slate

Will Whitworth

Hannah Sutter

Madeline Ramer

Jake Peck

Emma Pearce

Charlie Nelson

Poppy Malvestiti

Max Hill

James Hart

Charlie Fleming

Gunnar Dykes

Donovan Dubay

Patrick Davey

Vincent Casal

MT Carter

Lucy Burns

Matteo Brogi

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-ofthe-art Young Center theater sound system, which includes over 96 combined channels of digital and analog audio, a line array speaker system, and crown ampli ers to blow your wig back.

Music Production II

Music Production I

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®

Nominee - “Best Sound” 2023 Georgia High School Musical eatre Awards – Shuler Hensley Awards®

Faculty Bio

Keith Cordell

Technical

Director

Director,

Music and eater Technology

Currently, in his fth year at St. Pius X, Mr. Cordell is teaching Music Production and eater Technology and 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 Management - Production 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.

Sam Nelson Assistant Technical Director

Mr. Nelson has been the Assistant Information Technology Director in the Academics O ce since 2021. He became the Assistant Tech Director for Tech Crew at St. Pius X in 2023. He is an alumnus of Georgia State University, receiving his B.S. in Mathematics. Prior to coming to St. Pius X, Mr. Nelson worked over 10 years as an information specialist for both the Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions O ces of Georgia State University. Mr. Nelson is also a US Army veteran and served as a carpenter, which provided him the skill to make setbuilding contributions for several productions. He is very excited to pass on the skills, knowledge, and experience he has gained to the students of St. Pius X.

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 Writing for Film, TV, and eatre (Advanced Drama Composition)

• Acting I & II

• Introduction to eatre Arts

• Acting for the Camera I and II

• Musical eatre

Advanced Drama Company

Advanced Drama Company Seniors

Faculty Bio

Tracey Buot Director of

eatre

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 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 X 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 another amazing director and talented students.

Thespian Officers

Acting I

St. Pius X Thespian Troupe 9021

Lauren Baker

Libbie Brownlow

Long Cao

Katie Cavanaugh

Nina Garrison

Amelia Gerdes

Lucy Harvey

Reagan Hoback

Emily Kelly

George Lesinski

Dylan Marlar

Jack O'Donnell

Molly Pitra Sloane Sinkule

Ainslee Williams

Logan Yates

VISUAL ARTS

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

Faculty Bio

Corinna Brannon

• Exploring Painting

• Advanced Studio Art

• Advanced Placement Studio

Art in Drawing, 2-D and 3-D Design

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, a 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. She is currently a member of e Atlanta Printmakers Studio, and her 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.

Erin Freeman Visual Art Instructor

Erin Freeman, born in Boston, MA, and raised in Birmingham, AL has been an artist ever since she could create doodles on her parent’s walls. She obtained a visual arts scholarship and received a BFA in graphic design from Birmingham-Southern College in 1995, and later an MFA in graphic design from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), in Savannah, GA in 1999. Since then, she has worked in the creative industry for over ten years holding positions as an illustration and branding freelancer, and a graphic designer in a publication rm. She was also a designer at two di erent advertising agencies and has worked as an art director for a web rm.

In 2002, Mrs. Freeman became a full-time graphic design faculty member at e Art Institute of Atlanta (AIA) and taught for twenty years. At AIA, she was the Assistant Department Chair for ve years, mentoring and advising students and faculty while writing and teaching design curriculum. She was also the Portfolio Director, teaching students how to strengthen their portfolios and preparing them for the job market. Her graduates are successfully employed in graphic design, web, and UX roles in places such as UPS, CNN, CDC, Delta, and Cox Communications. Mrs. Freeman is also a watercolorist and a surface pattern designer. She believes that her vocation is to help all people respect, love, and engage in their creativity, whether to develop a strong appreciation for art or to build towards a lifelong goal.

AP & Advanced Studio Art

Maddie Winn

Sophie Tadros

Savannah Stone

Gene Smith

Bradley Rosenberg

Ella Robl

Anastasia Pusateri

Marli Nicholson

James Nguyen

Matilda Malvestiti

Erin Madison

Ann Kilgore

Addison Harrell

Isabelle Darling, AP

Ayodeji Adekeye, AP

Mary-Sue Jenovese, AP

Paulina Garcia, AP

Class of 2024 n

Kennedy Harlan Ke

It brings us so much happiness watching you perform. We have loved watching you dance (and do gymnastics) ever since you were a little girl. We are so proud of the young lady you are becoming. Find joy and enjoy every moment!

Mom, Dad, Cooper, Carson & Kirby

Abby Morris Class of 2024

Abby, we are so proud of you! You’ve always had the music in you! Keep singing! We love you! Mom, Dad, and Emily

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

Katherine Claire Kennedy

Your grace and determination will take you far.

You amaze us everyday. Never stop dancing! We love you.

Love, Mom, Dad, John Robert, Crawford, and Sam

Vincent Casal

Gunnar Dykes

Charlie Fleming

Max Hill Jake Peck

Gabriella Van Slate

PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE ARTS AT ST. PIUS X

ST. PIUS X ARTS SOCIETY 2023-2024

Board Members

President ....................................................................................... Alex Azzarello

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 ................................................ Vivian Knoerle and Heather McKee

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

Promotions Nancy Pitra

Shout Outs ..................................................................................... Tricia Possert

Band .......................................................... Maureen Smith and Melissa Johnson

Chorus Beth Smith

Dance ........................................................... Cheryl Maher and Nancy Halloran

Guitar Nelisa Van Slate

Tech Crew/Music Production ........................................................ Alex Azzarello

eatre ..................................................................... Kim Yates and Angel Baker

Visual Arts Peggy Pusateri and Vivian Knoerle

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ST. PIUS X ARTS SOCIETY 2023-2024

Diamond*

e Azzarello/Ciccarelli Family

Melanie & Kit Blanchard

Adolph & Dede Casal

Brad & Monica Cowles

e Drinan Family

Leslie & David Harrington

e Hicks Family

e Hu Family

Julie Hungeling

Kate & Robert Kennedy

Kyle, Kim, Olivia & Veronica Landers

e Bello/Lechowicz Family

Hugo & Sarah Alfaro

Andrew & Jill Bierbaum

Jim & Joy Brennan

Cindy & Mark Burton

e Cavanaugh Family

Brian & Michele Dubay

Deana Gri n

Gary & Melissa Johnson

Mr. & Mrs. Joe & Vivian Knoerle

Brad & Heather McKee

Bill & Lani Paxton

Platinum*

Gregory & Amanda Lesinski

e Maher Family

Catherine Dunham McGahan

e Morris Family

Kevin & Samantha Murray

Carlos & Anny Perez

e Pitra Family

John & Meghan Rogowski

Branch & Kara Sinkule

Beth & Derek Smith

Laura & Jason Whitworth

e Yates Family

Brad & Jamie Podraza

Steve & Stephana Poole

Neil & Christy Sawyer

Kelly & Tom Scanlon

Andrew Seng

Mr. & Mrs. David Sims

Kory & Anna Sutter

McRae ompson

Scott & Kim Woods

Alex & Loreen Wright

Patron*

Anonymous

Cindy & Richard Apgar

Dario & Misty Babic

Troy & Angel Baker

Rebecca & Mark Bernier

Jim & Tonja Bridges

e Brownlow Family

e Ca rey Family

Paul & Jocelyn Collett

Bob & Amparito Cox

Mark & Nichelle Daulby

Mike & Chmaine Dowdle

e Drawe Family

e Droze Family

Robyn Farmer & Christian Leard

Diana & Gray Fleming

Mark & Heather Fritz

Kevin & Jennifer Harlan

Steve & Melissa Hart

Brian & Pamela Hefner

Dan & Amy Hillman

Jim & Ashley Howser

Hung-Bien & Chi Nguyen

eodore & Deborah Jaeger

e Jones Family

Hal Leiner

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ST. PIUS X ARTS SOCIETY 2023-2024

Patron*

Jay & Mary Helen Lutz

e Mallory Family

e McAbee Family

Mark & Tricia Mullins

Mr. John & Mrs. Angelica O'Shaughnessy

Roger & Larissa Pearce

e Ramer Family

Kristi & Vincent Scho eld

Leigh & Tim Sheehy

Jason & Christie Slaton

e Aisthorpe Family

Renee Alladin

e Baldwin Family

Alexandra Weber-Balzer

Carolyn Bennett & Martin Clark

e Broniec Family

Mike & Christina Broxterman

Tracey & CJ Buot

e Childers Family

e Dinwiddie Family

Arthur & Teresa Ebbs

Chris & Anna Elmore

Will & Shannon Euart

Chris & Heather Gerdes

Emily & Greg Harrell

Sam & Jenn Harry

e Mike Kelly Family

e Kilgore Family

Gerard & Lynn Kleinrock

Jim & Toula Kostopoulos

Keith & Nyssa Kutilek

Humberto & Melissa Maio

Troy & Julie Mann

John & Bibiana Marlar

Melissa & Douglas Mathews

Sustaining*

Maureen Smith & Je Amy

e Soha Family

Daniel Tipton

Matt & Meg Ullengren

e Van Slate Family

Vince & Melissa Walker

David & Vicki Walker

Dermot & Aimee Waters

Michelle McGonegal

Amy & Marc Morin

John & Kim Mount

Russell & Kerry Nelson

Jill & Tim Nieman

Mike & Sarah Nolin

Rosemarie Nowicki

Lisa & Brian O'Connor

Jason & Andreka Peat

Jennifer & Chris Prindiville

e Pusateri Family

Nickolas & Anny Reimer

omas & Jacqueline Sharp

e Spann Family

MM Spear

Bill & Susan Talend

Maria R ornton

Edith & Lou Tomasetti

e Vu Family - Isabella Ly

e Vu Family - Maddie Nguyen

Robin & Robert Watson

Robyn Webb

Keith & Sonya Williams

Mary Rinaldi Winn ‘88

William & Susan Wood

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ST. PIUS X ARTS SOCIETY 2023-2024

Friends*

e Alderman Family

Jeanne & Boyd Andrews

Anonymous

Anonymous

Belen Bianchi Arraiza

Paul & Cj Barranco

Shannon Beirne

Maddie Blanchard

Samantha Briones

e Brooks Family

e Caiola Family

e Caldwell Family

e Carden Family

Mr. & Mrs. Bel eld Carter III

Rick & Amy Clark

Steen & Mimi Clausen

e Daniels Family

Natalie Darling

e Drawe Family

e Duggan Family

Patrick Sr & Adrienne Duncan

Jimmy & Jessica Dykes

Matt & Ann Marie Edwards

Christy Etter & Brian Iselin

Blake & Karin Flood

Jennifer & Vincent Frankowski

Erin & Josh Freeman

John & Sonia Fueredi

Kris & Kimberly Funkhouser

Mary Lynn Gaines

Derek & Kelly George

e Gorham Family

e Granberry Family

Kelly Grant

Chris & Michele Gratch

e Graves Family

Anne & Stoney Green

Nancy & Tim Halloran

Cathy & Chris Harvey

Claire & Matt Hegarty '97

e Heilman Family

Sean & Julie DuVall Hiland '96

Allison & Jimmy Houston

Fernando & Elizabeth Hurtado

Glen & Kelly Iannucci

So a Rose Ibarra

Kettia Jasmin

Nicole Jung

Bob & Suzy Kalb

Katie Kaplan

James & Meghan Kessell

Peter Kim & Dr. Jenny Kim

Randal & Amy Lampert

Steven & Ashley Lehwald

Amy Selvig Leiner, PhD

Joy Llena

Elizabeth Louer

Steve & Valerie Maloof

Ashley & John Marratt

Mr. & Mrs. George L. Meharry II

Todd & LeyAnna Messick

Alyson & Mark Metzler

Holly & Brian Monaghan

Mark & Kristie Montello

Tony Mossing

e Nerbonne Family

John & Dana O'Donnell

Gabriel Onofre

Carlos & Martha Osorio

Mike & Amy Page

Ward & Staci Parker

e Peebles Family

Nash & Rachelle Petusky

Tuyen Pham & Trinh Bui

Matt & Lisa Pierson

e Pihera Family

Mark & Lisa Pinson

e Porter Family

Mirrin Reagan

Jennifer & Mark Reddaway

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ST. PIUS X ARTS SOCIETY 2023-2024

Friends*

Travis & Heidi Riney

Matt & Becca Rose

e Royter Family

Tomina Schwenke (Cheatham)

e Scott Family

Jenn & Phil Sedlack

e Sheehan Family

Kim & Bill Sheppard

Todd & Susan Siegler

Brian & Amy (McBride) Sims

e Alderman Family

e Boyd Family

Morgan Carney

Brad and Monica Cowles

e Grant Family

Gregory and Amanda Lesinski

Donations*

Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Soulimiotis

Tim & Jodi Stultz

Brad & Amanda Sullivan

Stephanie & Mal Tadros

Pete & Julie Warner

Jen & Michael Warren

Brooke White

e Yelton Family

Chris & Tatiana Zuniga

Michelle McGonegal

Maddie Nguyen

Lisa and Brian O'Connor

e Polzin Family

e Robl Family

e Rosenfeld Family

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