2023-2024 St. Pius X Fine Arts Performance Season

St. Pius X Catholic High School

St. Pius X Fine Arts Performance Season

2023 – 2024 Band • Chorus Dance • Guitar Music Production Tech • Theatre Visual Arts

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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.

Mr. Aaron Parr President

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.

Dr. Edye Simpson Principal

Good Luck with every performance!

Blessings,

Dr. Edye Simpson

Mr. Aaron Parr

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BAND

Marching Band Percussion Ensemble Concert Band Symphonic Band Concert Jazz Band

CHORUS

Vocal Ensemble

DANCE

#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

Dance Company Advanced Dance Dance III-Advanced Dance II-Intermediate Dance I-Beginner Intro to Dance

GUITAR

Advanced Guitar Intermediate Guitar Beginning Guitar

MUSIC PRODUCTION & THEATRE TECHNOLOGY AP Music Theory Music Appreciation Music Production I & II Theatre Technology

THEATRE Advanced Drama Acting in Production & Film Dramatic Writing-Film,TV,Theatre Beginning Acting Intro to Theatre Arts

VISUAL ARTS

CLASSES & PROGRAMS 40+

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

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Survey of The Visual Arts Drawing I & II Clayworks I & II 3-D Sculptural Forms Design Fundamentals Exploring Painting Printmaking Advanced Studio Art AP Studio Art

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Art Association St. Pius X Singers Colorguard Varsity Dance Team Thespian Troupe 9021 Tech Crew

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ST. PIUS X FINE ARTS

To our St. Pius X Community, 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 2027! New this school year, students have the opportunity to shine through honor societies and organizations such as National Art Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society joining an already established Thespian Society.

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IAN LABRECK

Fine Arts Department Chair Director of Bands

scheduled performances. In between these performances, you will be able to find numerous opportunities to see our Arts community shine. We are blessed to have an industry-leading Fine Arts faculty here at St. Pius X and to have some of the most talented and successful Fine Arts students in the country. Of our 550+ students per year, we see our alumni go on to enjoy illustrious careers in the arts from areas of music production, music composition, dance and choreography, graphic design, acting, visual arts, and many others. We look forward to our current students’ contributions to a long standing tradition of artistic excellence.

Sincerely,

Ian LaBreck

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Volunteer and support the arts by joining SPAS www.spx.org/spas

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BAND

The Golden Lion Bands at St. Pius X Catholic High School boasts a robust offering 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. The 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

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Trumpet

Eero Cheatham Ryan Clark Elise Cowles Taylor Johnson Grier McDuffie Avery Podraza Mackenzie Stultz

Trombone

Nicole Amy Natalie Iselin Gabriel Peat

Cello

Ten Sims

Jazz Combo: 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

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 affiliations include the Georgia Music Educators’ Association and the National Association for Music Education.

Symphonic Band

Symphonic Band Seniors

Jazz Combo

Percussion Ensemble

Percussion Ensemble

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ST. PIUS X MARCHING GOLDEN LIONS & BANDS 2023-2024 GAMES

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 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

COMPETITIONS & CONCERTS

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

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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.

Sami Volk

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

Eyoel Endashaw

Drumline Instructor

Mr. Endashaw graduated from St. Pius X in 2015.

This is his eighth year assisting the drumline.

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CHORUS

The 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. This 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.

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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

Maggie Duncan

Addison Hicks

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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. The 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 Theater. She spent her summers studying with the Joffrey Ballet, Charleston Ballet Theater, 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 Theater. Mrs. O’Connor is a K-12 certified dance educator for the state of Georgia, and she has completed certificate 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 Theatre, where she trained and performed for eight seasons. She performed in classical and contemporary ballets and danced soloist roles, such as Dew Drop in The Nutcracker and Peasant Pas Des Deux in Giselle. Mrs. Blanchard received additional training at the American Ballet Theatre and the Kaatsbaan Extreme Ballet summer intensives. Mrs. Blanchard holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance from the University of Georgia and certification 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. 28 | St. Pius X Fine Arts

ST. PIUS X DANCE COMPANY

Seniors

Bella Maher

Emma Drawe

Mary Jung

Olivia Landers

Rose McGahan

Olivia Poole

Leah Rogowski

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Maddie Bello

Esther Blanchard

Tennyson Crockett-Brown

Ava Ewing

Anna Clara Farnell

Maggie Griffin

Lydia Halloran

Nicole Jaeger

Addison McKee

Jane Halloran

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DANCE CLASSES

Advanced Dance

Dance III

Dance III

Dance II

Dance II

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GUITAR CLASSES

Intermediate Guitar

Intermediate Guitar

Beginning Guitar

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GUITAR Advanced Guitar Ensemble

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 final 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.

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ADVANCED GUITAR

Matteo Brogi

Lucy Burns

MT Carter

Vincent Casal

Patrick Davey

Donovan Dubay

Gunnar Dykes

Charlie Fleming

James Hart

Max Hill

Poppy Malvestiti

Charlie Nelson

Emma Pearce

Jake Peck

Madeline Ramer

Hannah Sutter

Will Whitworth

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MUSIC PRODUCTION

The SPX Music Production program is among the fastest-growing programs at the school. The 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 film 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 amplifiers to blow your wig back.

Music Production II

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TECH CREW

The 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 Theater 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 Theater Conference R. Lynn.

Woody State One-Act Competition Winner - “Best Sound” 2022 Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards – Shuler Hensley Awards® Nominee - “Technical Execution” 2022 Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards – Shuler Hensley Awards® Nominee - “Best Sound” 2023 Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards – Shuler Hensley Awards®

Faculty Bio Keith Cordell

Technical Director, Music and Theater Technology Director Currently, in his fifth year at St. Pius X, Mr. Cordell is teaching Music Production and Theater 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 Office 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 Offices 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.

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THEATRE

The St. Pius X Catholic High School Theatre Program provides students with skills that last a lifetime. Students gain the ability to work collaboratively, to think critically, communicate effectively, and develop social-emotional awareness. The St. Pius X Theatre program provides a wide variety of courses for students to understand the different 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. The 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 Theatre (Advanced Drama Composition) • Acting I & II • Introduction to Theatre Arts • Acting for the Camera I and II • Musical Theatre

Advanced Drama Company Seniors

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Advanced Drama Company

Faculty Bio Amy Foster Williams ‘85 Theatre Assistant

Amy Williams is a St. Pius Theatre 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 The 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.

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THESPIANS & CLASSES

St. Pius X Thespian Troupe 9021

Thespian Officers

Acting I

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ADVANCED DRAMA

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

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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 offer:

• Survey of The 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

Faculty Bio

Corinna Brannon

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 certificate in post-graduate studies at Central St.Martins College, London, and a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Printmaking from The University of Georgia. She is currently a member of The Atlanta Printmakers Studio, and her work has been exhibited in several juried exhibitions across the United States and London. Ms. Brannon is certified 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 firm. She was also a designer at two different advertising agencies and has worked as an art director for a web firm.

In 2002, Mrs. Freeman became a full-time graphic design faculty member at The Art Institute of Atlanta (AIA) and taught for twenty years. At AIA, she was the Assistant Department Chair for five 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.

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AP & Advanced Studio Art

Paulina Garcia, AP

Mary-Sue Jenovese, AP

Ayodeji Adekeye, AP

Isabelle Darling, AP

Addison Harrell

Ann Kilgore

Erin Madison

Matilda Malvestiti

James Nguyen

Marli Nicholson

Anastasia Pusateri

Ella Robl

Bradley Rosenberg

Gene Smith

Savannah Stone

Sophie Tadros

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Class of 2024

Kennedy Harlann Ke K

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

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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

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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.

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Supporting the St. Pius X Fine Arts Department WWW.SPX.ORG/ANNUAL-FUND

WE ARE ALL GOLDEN LIONS!

ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

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Give to the Bonnie Spark Endowment Fund for Theatrical Arts Allowing the theatre department to continue to grow for years to come.

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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

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CLASS OF 2024 Congratulations to the Advanced Guitar Seniors!

We are so proud of your talent, dedication, and hard work.

Love, Your Families

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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, Cindy Apgar, and Julie Hiland 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 and Laura Whitworth Tech Crew/Music Production ........................................................ Alex Azzarello Theatre ..................................................................... Kim Yates and Angel Baker Visual Arts ..................................................... Peggy Pusateri and Vivian Knoerle

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ST. PIUS X ARTS SOCIETY 2023-2024 Diamond* The Azzarello/Ciccarelli Family Erik & Tori Bjerke Melanie & Kit Blanchard Adolph & Dede Casal Brad & Monica Cowles The Drinan Family Leslie & David Harrington The Hicks Family The Huff Family Julie Hungeling Mary and Herman Johnson Kate & Robert Kennedy Kyle, Kim, Olivia & Veronica Landers

The Bello/Lechowicz Family Gregory & Amanda Lesinski The Maher Family Catherine Dunham McGahan The Morris Family Kevin & Samantha Murray Carlos & Anny Perez The Pitra Family John & Meghan Rogowski Branch & Kara Sinkule Beth & Derek Smith Laura & Jason Whitworth The Yates Family

Platinum* Hugo & Sarah Alfaro Andrew & Jill Bierbaum Jim & Joy Brennan Cindy & Mark Burton The Cavanaugh Family Brian & Michele Dubay Deana Griffin Gary & Melissa Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Joe & Vivian Knoerle Brad & Heather McKee Bill & Lani Paxton

Brad & Jamie Podraza Steve & Stephana Poole Neil & Christy Sawyer Kelly & Tom Scanlon Andrew Seng Mr. & Mrs. David Sims Kory & Anna Sutter McRae Thompson Scott & Kim Woods Alex & Loreen Wright

Patron* Anonymous Cindy & Richard Apgar Dario & Misty Babic Troy & Angel Baker Rebecca & Mark Bernier Jim & Tonja Bridges The Brownlow Family The Caff rey Family Paul & Jocelyn Collett Bob & Amparito Cox Mark & Nichelle Daulby Mike & Chmaine Dowdle

The Drawe Family The 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 Theodore & Deborah Jaeger

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ST. PIUS X ARTS SOCIETY 2023-2024 Patron* The Jones Family Hal Leiner Jay & Mary Helen Lutz The Mallory Family The McAbee Family Mark & Tricia Mullins Mr. John & Mrs. Angelica O'Shaughnessy Roger & Larissa Pearce The Ramer Family Kristi & Vincent Schofield

Leigh & Tim Sheehy Jason & Christie Slaton Maureen Smith & Jeff Amy The Soha Family Daniel Tipton Matt & Meg Ullengren The Van Slate Family Vince & Melissa Walker David & Vicki Walker Dermot & Aimee Waters

Sustaining* The Aisthorpe Family Renee Alladin The Baldwin Family Alexandra Weber-Balzer Carolyn Bennett & Martin Clark The Broniec Family Mike & Christina Broxterman Tracey & CJ Buot The Childers Family The Dinwiddie Family Arthur & Teresa Ebbs Chris & Anna Elmore Rebecca Entrekin Will & Shannon Euart Chris & Heather Gerdes Emily & Greg Harrell Sam & Jenn Harry The Mike Kelly Family The Kilgore Family Gerard & Lynn Kleinrock Jim & Toula Kostopoulos Keith & Nyssa Kutilek Humberto & Melissa Maio Troy & Julie Mann John & Bibiana Marlar Melissa & Douglas Mathews

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 The Pusateri Family Nickolas & Anny Reimer Thomas & Jacqueline Sharp The Spann Family MM Spear Bill & Susan Talend Maria R Thornton Edith & Lou Tomasetti The Vu Family - Isabella Ly The 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* The Alderman Family Jeanne & Boyd Andrews Anonymous Anonymous Belen Bianchi Arraiza Paul & Cj Barranco Shannon Beirne Maddie Blanchard Samantha Briones The Brooks Family The Caiola Family The Caldwell Family The Carden Family Mr. & Mrs. Belfield Carter III Rick & Amy Clark Steen & Mimi Clausen The Daniels Family Natalie Darling The Drawe Family The 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 The Gorham Family The Granberry Family Kelly Grant Chris & Michele Gratch The Graves Family Anne & Stoney Green Nancy & Tim Halloran Cathy & Chris Harvey Claire & Matt Hegarty '97

The Heilman Family Sean & Julie DuVall Hiland '96 JW Hoback Allison & Jimmy Houston Fernando & Elizabeth Hurtado Glen & Kelly Iannucci Sofia Rose Ibarra Mr. and Mrs. James M. Irvin Kettia Jasmin Nicole Jung Bob & Suzy Kalb Katie Kaplan James & Meghan Kessell Peter Kim & Dr. Jenny Kim Ian LaBreck 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 The Nerbonne Family John & Dana O'Donnell Gabriel Onofre Carlos & Martha Osorio Mike & Amy Page Ward & Staci Parker The Peebles Family Nash & Rachelle Petusky Tuyen Pham & Trinh Bui Matt & Lisa Pierson The Pihera Family Mark & Lisa Pinson

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ST. PIUS X ARTS SOCIETY 2023-2024 Friends* The Porter Family Mirrin Reagan Jennifer & Mark Reddaway Travis & Heidi Riney Matt & Becca Rose The Royter Family Tomina Schwenke (Cheatham) The Scott Family Jenn & Phil Sedlack The Sheehan Family Kim & Bill Sheppard

Todd & Susan Siegler Brian & Amy (McBride) Sims Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Soulimiotis Tim & Jodi Stultz Brad & Amanda Sullivan Stephanie & Mal Tadros Pete & Julie Warner Jen & Michael Warren Brooke White The Yelton Family Chris & Tatiana Zuniga

Donations* The Alderman Family The Boyd Family Morgan Carney Brad and Monica Cowles Margarita Deloya The Grant Family The Gratch Family Gregory and Amanda Lesinski

Michelle McGonegal Arthur Obester Maddie Nguyen Lisa and Brian O'Connor The Polzin Family The Robl Family The Rosenfeld Family

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St. Pius X Catholic High School

St. Pius X Fine Arts Performance Season

2023 – 2024 Band • Chorus Dance • Guitar Music Production Tech • Theatre Visual Arts

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A PRAYER FOR THE ARTS LORD, OUR GOD, WE ACKNOWLEDGE YOU AS OUR CREATOR, REDEEMER, AND SANCTIFIER. WE THANK YOU FOR GATHERING US TOGETHER WITH A WEALTH OF TALENTS AND GIFTS. WE ASK THAT YOU BLESS ALL OF OUR ARTISTS AND TECHNICIANS, ESPECIALLY THOSE GRADUATES WHO HAVE PAVED THE WAY FOR US. ALSO, FATHER, WE ASK YOUR BLESSING UPON OUR PARENTS AND BENEFACTORS BECAUSE WITHOUT THEM THE SHOW MAY NEVER GO ON. GOD, OUR FATHER, MAY EVERYTHING WE DO BEGIN WITH YOUR INSPIRATION AND C O N T I N U E W IT H Y O U R G R A C E .

LET OUR PROGRAM ALWAYS FIND ITS ORIGIN IN YOU AND THROUGH YOU REACH COMPLETION. WE ASK THIS IN JESUS’ NAME. AMEN ~WRITTEN BY FR. JOHN G. RESTREPO

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