Lincoln Pius X Catholic High School Podcast

In this episode, we celebrate one of the most memorable athletic achievements in recent Thunderbolt history: the 2026 Class B Girls Soccer State Championship. Haley Thomsen and Chloe Kolm join the podcast to share what made this team special. From using an early-season loss as motivation to navigating the pressure of postseason play, they reflect […]

In this special summer episode of RESTORE, we share a powerful talk from former Husker volleyball player Rebekah Allick.

Bishop Conley celebrates Catholic education and the Class of 2026.

CAO Jeremy Ekeler reflects on his first year at Pius X Catholic High School. From a major capital campaign and construction project to new leadership transitions and long‑term strategic planning, Ekeler shares what it has been like to navigate a year marked by both complexity and purpose.

CAO Jeremy Ekeler shared words of wisdom and thanks with the graduating class.

Chosen by some of her classmates, Natalie Fernandes delivered the student address at this year's graduation ceremony.

Senior Maggie Bergeron's experiences at Pius X has her thanking God for being a part of the Pius X community.

Katie delivers a moving reflection filled with love, nostalgia, and deep pride for the Class of 2026.

From freshman‑year nerves and school lunches to unforgettable moments like Senior Assassin and a very memorable cornhole injury, Colten weaves humor into a heartfelt message about what truly lasts beyond high school.

Through moments of loss, faith, and unexpected belonging, Joseph explores what it means to trust the path set before you and to find home in places you never planned to be.

Our annual May Crowning Mass honors Mary and our seniors, for whom this is the last All School Mass at Pius X!

If you’ve heard a calm, confident voice helping families navigate language barriers with grace—you’ve experienced Ali’s impact.

Guided by student leaders MariElena Brown and Mary Ellerbee, the Thunderbolts brought passion, discipline, and faith to one of the biggest stages in high school dance.

We celebrate an extraordinary season for the Pius X Cheer Squad, a season defined by discipline, trust, and Thunderbolt pride.

The Thunderbolt girls claimed the 2026 district championship and punched their ticket to the state semifinals, while the boys team surged all the way from the district championship to the Class B state championship match, finishing as state runners‑up.

Cast members share how they’re bringing Disney’s beloved characters to life—despite rehearsing in tight spaces, navigating a construction‑year performance shift to Lincoln North Star, and building a vibrant underwater world with the help of an extraordinary crew.

Principal Jennifer Tran and pediatrician Dr. Phil Boucher join Jeremy Ekeler to tackle one of the most urgent challenges facing families and schools today: kids, technology, and screens.

Senior Erica Horne shared a powerful testimony at RESTORE about moving from doubt and despair to a renewed relationship with Christ.

Meet Coach Abby (Burt) Fox, the newly named head volleyball coach at Pius X High School. A proud alum, former state champion, and lifelong lover of the game, Coach Fox shares her journey from growing up in a big Catholic sports family to discovering volleyball as her passion and purpose. She opens up about the […]

Meet Coach Michael Grindey, the newly named head football coach at Pius X High School. Coach Grindey shares his journey from growing up in a sports‑centered, faith‑filled family to discovering a coaching philosophy rooted in surrender, transformation, and the love of Christ. He opens up about the mentors who shaped him—including his father, his college […]

Bishop Conley visited our school for the special Eucharistic Procession and All School Mass during our Catholic Schools Week celebration. He said the procession “claims the school for Jesus.” He starts his homily by talking about the procession where he, priests and student servers walked the halls with students kneeling as Jesus passed by on […]

At RESTORE, senior Justin Cornelius shares a deeply personal testimony that begins with a mysterious childhood encounter during Mass and comes full circle more than a decade later. Through Scripture, prayer, and an unexpected invitation, Justin discovers that God’s call isn’t about comfort, success, or validation—it’s about surrender and relationship. Drawing from Isaiah’s words, “Here […]

Senior Joelle Reeb shares a powerful story of faith, resilience, and hope. After transferring to Pius X following a life-changing TEC retreat, Joelle reflects on how her faith deepened, how the Pius community shaped her, and how she has learned to carry—and even find purpose in—the cross of Tourette syndrome. From self-advocacy to adoration, suffering […]

A powerful homily at our annual Epiphany Mass welcomed our students back to school for the start of the second semester. “Your attention is your life,” Fr. Matthew Kovar. “What you guys give your attention to is what you will become.” The many flags of nations around the world – representing the birth places of […]

This episode dives into the raw, honest story of a Haley Thomsen, a senior who spent years believing soccer was her identity until two major injuries took the game away and left her asking, “Who am I without this?” Thomsen shares the anger, the isolation, the brokenness, and the unexpected turning point that came in […]