The March issue of Pius X Royal Times newsletter is now available. You can view it under the Newsletter tab.

Pius X High School will hold an Open House for prospective students on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Pius X faculty and staff will be available to answer questions. Student ambassadors will offer tours to prospective students and their parents. No appointment is necessary to attend the Open House. Refreshments will be served.

Prospective students and their families can make an appointment to visit the school during regular school hours by calling (610) 588-3291, ext. 303.

The second quarter Honor Roll has been announced.

Grade 7

Distinguished Honors: Joseph Carrero, Erin Gallagher, Matthew Haycock, Garrett Irizarry, Christoher Muller, Adam Papazian, Logan Rosenberg, Janel Trippiedi

First Honors: Briana Bittiger, Nicholas Brotzman, Francesca Catino, Ryan Conway, Sarah Defranco, Jessica Schipani, Bethany Taggart, Dalton Tucker, Nathaniel Winchilla

Second Honors: Sean Braddish, Melissa Comunale, Alyssa McGarry

Grade 8

Distinguished Honors: Elizabeth Brennan, James Palmisano, Tyler Saylor

First Honors: Dae Won (Steve) Kim, Kyle Kokawski, Emma-Grace Stewart-King

Second Honors: Gianna Goffredo, Mingoo (Mike) Jeon, Tyler Shay, Matthew Tichy, Tori Verbin, Vincent Vonelli

Grade 9

Distinguished Honors: Brett Albinson, Samantha Bociulis, Sarah Brotzman, Seo Kyung (Christina) Ko, Ukhyun (Rodger) Kwun

First Honors: Anthony Curcio, Nia Ferguson, Travis Haycock, Joshua Parrish, Jon Raso

Second Honors: Jaclyn Smith

Grade 10

Distinguished Honors: Briana Depalma, Coral Fetherman, Brian Hughes, Chan Mi (Chelsea) Kim, Christopher Wall

First Honors: Stephanie Coccia, Joseph Sonchack, Suzanne Zimich

Second Honors: Angelica Carrero, Kevin Chambers, Amelia Demasi, Christian Giovannini, Jessica Kerler, Joseph (Jay) Maletz, Abbey Parrish

Grade 11

Distinguished Honors: Sarah Klingel, Andrew Rispin, Vanessa Ruggiero, Xlaoyi (Alicia) Wang, Yangneng (Cathy) Zhang

First Honors: George Dalessandro, Gabriela Depaulo, Britney Williams

Second Honors: Brett Bittiger, Brian Muller

Grade 12

Distinguished Honors: Kelly Anlas, Cailee Carmella, Anna Danylyuk, Scott Douglas, Jacob Giovannini, Carl Hughes, Candice Kennedy, Justin Mazza

First Honors: Daniel Comunale, Sarah Custard, Anthony Franza, Eo Jini (Jane) Ryou, Zachary Williams

Second Honors: Monica Taylor, David Williams

Distinguished Honors is achieved by a 90% or above in all subjects. First Honors by an 87% or above in all subjects. Second Honors by an 85% or above in all subjects.

Pius X is accepting applications for head football coach, effective immediately. Submit resume to Mr. Jim Angeline, 580 Third Avenue, Bangor, PA 18013. No applications after February 16, 2010.

Pius X High School’s quarterback Anthony Casciano was named to the Pennsylvania Sports Writers Class A All-State Football Team, First Team-Offense. The team is chosen by a statewide panel. During the 2009 season, Anthony had 2,307 passing yards for 20 touchdowns. Congratulations, Anthony!

Congratulations to the Varsity Wrestling Team for going 3-2 at the Panther Valley Duals:

Joe D’Alessandro 5-0; Luke DeLuise 5-0; Daniel Comunale 5-0; Jake Giovannini 4-1; Anthony Bilotta 4-1; Justin Mazza 4-0.

Congratulations to the following Junior High Wrestlers who wrestled in the Easton Invitational:

Joey Palmisano 3-0; Mike Comunale 2-1; Vinnie Vonelli 2-1; Vinnie Barbato 2-1; Jon Raso 2-1; Tyler Saylor 2-1.

The January issue of Pius X Royal Times newsletter is now available. You can view it under the Newsletter tab.

Congratulations to Pius X students!

• Amelia DeMasi placed second and Cailee Carmella placed third at the recent Regional Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competion.
• Congratulations to the Varsity Wrestling Team for their 5th place finish in the Christmas City Wrestling Tournament: Luke DeLuise—1st place; Justin Mazza—2nd place; Anthony Bilotta—2nd place; Jake Giovannini—4th place; Joe D’Alessandro—3rd place; Luke Texeira—5th place; Josh LaBar—6th place.
• Congratulations to the Junior High Wrestling Team for taking 3rd place in the Slater Showdown Tournament on Saturday. Joey Palmisano—1st place; Mike Comunale—1st place; Vinnie Vonelli—1st place; Vinny Barbato—4th place; Tyler Saylor—2nd place; Jon Raso—2nd place; Kyle Kokawski—3rd place.
• Auditions for the 2010 Diocesan Music Festival were held on Dec. 1 at Bethlehem Central Catholic High School. Music students from all schools in the Allentown Diocese participated. Pius X sent seven musicians to the auditions, one from the Pep Band and six from the Choir. Five were selected by the judges: from the Choir, Soprano Jessica Kerler and Altos Catherine Boehm, Sarah Klingel and Cailee Carmella; from the Pep Band, Clarinet I-First chair Kelly Anlas. The festival will be held in the Reading area on Feb. 4, 5, & 6.
• District 10 of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association holds a chorus festival each year comprised of high school singers from seven counties in eastern PA.  On October 19, soprano Jessica Kerler placed 19th out of 119 students who auditioned. She will represent Pius X at the festival on January 28-30 at Nazareth Area High School. 

Please note that Pius X High School will dismiss at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23. Have a happy, healthy, blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

Pius 11th grader Jae Ik Hwang is a nominee for an award in the Print Advertisement Category of the 2010 Diocesan Multi-Media program. All Catholic high school students were eligible to enter the contest. Winners will be announced at the Celebration of the Arts on January 30 at Holy Name High School. One grand prize winner will receive $300 and their school will receive a plaque with their name on it! Good luck, Jake!