The Student News Site of St. Pius X Catholic High School

Golden Lines
The Student News Site of St. Pius X Catholic High School

Golden Lines
The Student News Site of St. Pius X Catholic High School

Golden Lines
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Seniors Addison McKee and Lily Tolusso, junior Soliana Araya, and senior Josh Yimtatu voluteer at Heritage Homecoming. Yimtatu and his junior brother, Zach, also participated in the international fashion show.

[Photo] Community Celebrates 3rd Annual Heritage Homecoming

Adela Ntardzenyuy
October 29, 2024
The newst group of teachers and staff get together for a picture in the library during pre-planning in August.

[Photo] Class is in Session: Meet Our Newest Teachers

Madeline Randa, Staff Writer
October 29, 2024
Dr. Simpson tries to dunk Mr. Parr during 4th period lunch. Several students and teachers took turns dunking Mr. Parr, Fr. Robbie, or Mrs. Dominguez as a new addition to the Annual Fund kick-off week.

[Photo] Dunk Tank Brings Splash of Fun to Lunch Periods 

Lindsey Crosby, Staff Writer
October 18, 2024
Windows have been added to the old weight room area as well as space to work outside.

[Photo] New STEM Lab Nearing Completion

Avan Prindiville, Staff Writer
October 18, 2024
Seniors Libbie Brownlow and Savannah Stone represent the International Thespian Society at Club Sign-Up Day in August.

[Photo] Get Involved in St. Pius X Clubs and Organizations

Adela Ntardzenyuy, Staff Writer
September 19, 2024
New Director of Campus Ministry Ms. Miranda Contreras (far left), Mr. Liam Byrne, and chaplain Fr. Robbie Cotta get ready to celebrate the first-all school Mass of the year in August.

[Photo] Faith, Fun, and Fellowship

Rylee Tozier, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2024
Sophomore Ben Nash and Junior Ashley Baldwin enjoy ice cream at lunch of the feast day of St. Pius X

[Photo] School Celebrates the Feast Day of St. Pius X

Julianne Irvin, Staff Writer
September 4, 2024
Junior AnnMarie Sawyer and senior Ryan Lathrop help check-in freshmen at Camp Golden Lion.

[Photo] Lion Leaders Host Camp Golden Lion

Avan Prindiville, Staff Writer
August 26, 2024
Guitar students perform at the annual Fine Arts Assembly on March 3.

[Photo] Fine Arts programs shine at annual Fine Arts Assembly

Madeline Randa, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
Seniors Aryana Wadhwani, Molly Pitra, Thea Winckler, and Shane Donnelly take a picture with the Papal Nuncio while giving him a tour of the school in Fench, his native language.

[Photo] Papal Nuncio to the United States visits St. Pius X

Ashlyn Loving, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
During the live announcements on Friday, January 5, junior Lydia Halloran asks junior Jackson Neil (third from left) to the Sadie Hawkins Dance. Student Council had the idea to bring back the traditional dance for the first time in several years. It is on Saturday, January 20 from 7:00-9:00 pm, and tickets are still available to purchase.

[Photo] Student Council hosts Sadie Hawkins Dance

Elliott Seng, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2024
Seniors Luna Ochoa and Georgia Guadamuz wear traditional dresses from Guatemala and Nicaragua, respectively, at last year's Heritage Homecoming.

[Photo] SPX hosts 2nd annual Heritage Homecoming tonight

Madeline Randa, Staff Writer
September 26, 2023
Seniors Porter Messick and Ronnie Stephens say the Our Father during Mass.

[Photo] St. Pius X celebrates Mass with Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer and Superintendent Diane Starkovich

Madeline Randa, Staff Writer
September 6, 2023
Freshman Matthew Dulaney and junior Randy Graebner compete in a tense chess match in the library. The game has taken off in popularity at school this year.

[Photo] Chess craze sweeps St. Pius X

Andy Swartz, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2023
Dance III performs one of their pieces at a tech rehearsal after school on Tuesday, March 7. The Spring Dance Concert opens on Thursday and runs through Sunday, March 12.

[Photo] Spring Dance Concert: “It’s complicated. It’s sharp. It’s cool. It’s edgy.”

Miles Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2023
From left: Valedictorian Catie Schwartz, Salutatorian Grace Tran, and STAR Student Carson Dubay

[Photo] St. Pius X announces Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and STAR Student for the Class of 2023

Rylee Tozier, Staff Writer
February 21, 2023
Junior Dominic Noel and seniors Miles Johnson, Omeno Abutu, and Parker Scott

Sophomore Matteo Brogi, senior Zainab Hicks, junior Dominic Noel, and senior Miles Johnson

Senior Derrick Porter

Members of the chorus program

Freshman Nicole Jaegar and the chorus

Senior Omeno Abutu and the chorus

Freshman Seyana Joway and the chorus

Freshmen Yanni Olivier and Nardos Desta, senior Asenath Asfaha, freshman Seyana Joway, and junior Jackye Jiotsop

Junior Jackye Jiotsop, freshman Sterling Jatio, and seniors Adem Byrdsell and Beza Desta

[Photo] Students shine in annual Black History Month Assembly

February 22, 2023
Seniors Ava Swanegan, Leah Haileselassie, Derrick Porter, Miles Johnson, and Zainab Hicks

Seniors Jack Tchienchou and Mason Rudder

Junior Hailey Brown

Senior Omeno Abutu

Participants in the fashion show applaud senior Omeno Abutu at the end of her singing performance

Juniors Dede Amaizo and Skyler Jatio

Sophomore Colin Crosby, juniors Dede Amaizo and Skyler Jatio, and sophomore Michael Wright

Senior Chandler Panarese, sophomore Ten Sims, Sophomore Matteo Brogi, and seniors Parker Scott and Miles Johnson

Seniors Miles Johnson and Adem Byrdsell

Senior Ella Tillery gets water bottles ready before basketball practice one afternoon. Tillery is one of three managers for the team.

[Photo] Basketball managers: The talent you don’t see

Luke Tillery, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
Mr. Chris Murphy graduated from St. Pius X in 1997. After 12 years as a middle school and elementary teacher, he returned to his alma mater this summer as the new Dean of Students.

[Photo] Meet Mr. Murphy, the new Dean of Students

Olivia Piontek, Staff Writer
January 19, 2023
Sophomores Avery Reagan (left) and Elliott Seng hold up their "Midnights" vinyl albums.

[Photo] OPINION: “Midnights” top 10 tracks

Elliott Seng, Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
Ms. Bond (left) and Ms. Baker joined the St. Pius X family this summer, and they both say the students are their favorite part of the job.

[Photo] Ms. Baker, Ms. Bond bring new energy to Campus Ministry

Madeline Randa, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022
Seniors Miles Johnson (left) and Ford Crane show off their matching Paw Patrol backpacks.

[Photo] “Backpack, Backpack”

Olivia Piontek, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022
The library renovations include new rooms, booths with tables, and stadium steps in front of the windows looking into the senior courtyard all for students to enjoy before, during, and after school.

[Photo] Students enjoy new and improved library

Katie O'Mara, Staff Writer
October 4, 2022
Math teacher Mrs. Katie Stilson (center) earned recognition from the Red Cross at a school assembly on Friday, September 16 for her efforts organizing our school's annual blood drives. Former athletic director Mr. Mark Kelly (back center) also shared with students how blood donors saved his life on several occasions as he battled cancer and multiple surgeries throughout his life.

[Photo] Red Cross recognizes St. Pius X for its tremendous contributions at annual blood drives

September 18, 2022
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[Photo] OPINION: The top non-football players to draft for an NFL team

Rain Mason and Miles Johnson
May 5, 2022
A footprint in a patch of diamorpha smallii, or Elf Orpine, caught during the 2022 Senior Pilgrimage to Arabia Mountain. This is a rare flower that blooms red just once a year before turning white and then dying and only grows in Georgia in small, isolated patches on granite outcroppings.

Advanced guitar students perform at the Fine Arts Assembly in March.

[Photo] Guitarists take the stage this week at the annual Spring Guitar Concert

Marie Reichard, Staff Writer
March 30, 2022
Teachers smile with their trophies after winning a Golden Tassel Award in February.

[Photo] Golden Tassel Awards: Seniors vote on various teacher superlatives

Annie Yantis, Staff Writer
February 27, 2022
Junior Connor McCarthy plays the role of Gomez Addams at rehearsals just a few days before opening night of the winter musical, "The Addams Family."

[Photo] Theatre program presents “The Addams Family”

Rain Mason, Staff Writer
February 23, 2022
Mr. Bob Tipton monitors students in the cafeteria during lunch. Before working at St. Pius X, Mr. Tipton served in the military, drove a bus, and is an ordained deacon in the Catholic Church.

[Photo] The amazing story of SPX’s newest lunch monitor

Andy Swartz, Staff Writer
February 23, 2022
A group of sophomores participate in the school-wide Rise Against Hunger service project last fall.

[Photo] OPINION: Service should be done for more than just a grade

Katie Mae Kisla, Staff Writer
February 17, 2022
Senior Rain Mason enjoys a treat from Mr. Smith's famous bowl of candy. A former English teacher at St. Pius X, Mr. Smith is now students' favorite substitute teacher.

[Photo] Inside the life of Mr. Eddie Smith

Rain Mason, Staff Writer
March 25, 2022
President John Favier and Principal Edye Simpson with Class of 2022 STAR Student Sam Grass and his STAR Teacher Ms. Lesley Bowman.

[Photo] Valedictorian, salutatorian, STAR student announced for the Class of 2022

Elizabeth Hong, Co-Editor
February 9, 2022
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[Photo] Calling all druids, rogues, warlocks, and bards!

Hunter Minne, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2022
Economics teacher Mr. Phil Cook agrees that an investment class would help students plan for their futures.

[Photo] [OPINION] Preparing our financial futures: SPX should offer an investment class

Alex Smith, Staff Writer
January 28, 2022
Ms. Molly Welch speaks to the student body on Friday, January 14 about the dangerous consequences of distracted driving.

[Photo] St. Pius X welcomes safe driving advocate, Ms. Molly Welch

Julia Trainor, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022
Dr. Edye Simpson shows off a fashionable vest that she wore to work this week. She's known for her great fashion sense and head-turning looks sometimes.

[Photo] Dr. Simpson: The most fashionable principal in America!

Eva Springer and Julian Fernandez
January 25, 2022
Mr. Ikhwan and Fr. Michael take a break on Field Day after playing an intense game of soccer.

[Photo] New priest on the block

February 15, 2022
PE teacher and baseball coach Mr. Andy Harlin's Jeep Wrangler

[Photo] Jeeps take over SPX

Tate Henderson and Baxter Petersen
January 18, 2022
Sophomore Cassidy Payne's Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon.

Senior Avery Brown's Jeep Wrangler featuring senior staff writer Tate Henderson.

Mrs. Blackburn shows off festively decorated classroom door.

[Photo] Students and faculty share their Christmas traditions

Marie Reichard, Staff Writer
December 14, 2021
Seniors Patrick Mchugh and Ben Irastorza debate a trade

[Photo] Students compete in fantasy football leagues

Kyle Knuth, Staff Writer
January 5, 2022
Freshman David Caffrey and sophomore David Kelinrock and Ryan Yelton perform with the percussion ensemble at Morning of the Arts on November 17.

[Photo] Fine Arts programs perform at Morning of the Arts

Andy Swartz, Staff Writer
November 18, 2021
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[Photo] Rise Against Hunger: Students rise to the occasion

Emalyn Yantis, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2021
Members of the boys cross country team celebrate after their region meet on October 27. Both the varsity and JV teams placed second. While some of the runners lead the pack and have aspirations to run in college or set a school record, others simply enjoy being part of a team and proving something to themselves regardless of their finish times.

[Photo] Back of the pack: Spotlighting the unsung heroes of cross country

Elizabeth Hong, Co-Editor
October 29, 2021
Students in 4th lunch stress over their upcoming assignments. Late nights and tired school days due to homework and studying are all too common for high schoolers.

[Photo] AP course limits provide a step in the right direction for students’ mental health

Katie Mae Kisla, Staff Writer
December 1, 2021
A group of students in Homeroom 33 play Uno during homeroom one morning in August. Other activities throughout the year have included making Tik Tok videos, playing Halloween games, and a Homecoming costume contest.

[Photo] New homeroom system promotes community building across grade levels

Marie Reichard, Staff Writer
October 29, 2021
Sophomore Tripp Buhler sets up his equipment in the press box before a varsity lacrosse game in March. Buhler and his ESPX crew also broadcast football, basketball, and soccer games.

[Photo] Goodbye ESPN, hello ESPX!

Emalyn Yantis, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2021
Sophomore Gaby Franco tunes her guitar at the beginning of class in March. Franco along with sophomore group members Lily Stokes and Hannah Hungeling wrote and recorded an original song titled "After Him" based loosely on the movie "After."

[Photo] Intermediate Guitar writes original songs for contest

Hunter Minne, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2021
Certificate of verification of online driver's ed

[Photo] Drivers ed more effective online than in-person

Elizabeth Nark, Staff Writer
March 26, 2021
Fort Mountain

[Photo] Adventurous getaways near Atlanta

Ellie Ballew, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021
History teacher Mr. Nick Brigham is the new boys' lacrosse coach this year. He has coached footbal for several years, and his excited to help lead the lacrosse team.

[Photo] Boys’ lacrosse program welcomes new coach

Cal Petersen, Staff Writer
February 26, 2021
Junior Kevin Petersen demonstrates the apathy and frustration that he and most of his high school classmates encounter as a result of having to attend school on Zoom.

[Photo] Students struggle to pay attention on Zoom

Alex Smith, Staff Writer
February 18, 2021
Since his first year as principal in 2000, Mr. Spellman has watered these plants just inside the main lobby every Friday. He has a few more in his office as well, and said he plans on giving them to someone who will take care of them when he retires this month.

[Photo] “Now we have a nice little family”

Ava Godbey, Staff Writer
December 18, 2020
The new shark exhibit at the Georgia Aquarium features five different species of sharks and 1.2 million gallons of water.

[Photo] Georgia Aquarium opens brand new shark exhibit

Ellie Ballew, Staff Writer
December 18, 2020
Senior Matthew Biando introduces his pet chameleon Sticky to yearbook class. Biando got Sticky at the beginning of the school year, and she makes frequent appearances on Zoom.

[Photo] Pets in the ZOOm

Ava Godbey, Staff Writer
December 14, 2020
Students attend Advisory from home one day in October. While most embraced the opportunity to return to school in person every day, others opted to remain at home and prefer virtual learning.

[Photo] Virtual learning has so many benefits

Lauren Ashe, Staff Writer
December 2, 2020
Sophomore Elizabeth Nark sits in the passenger seat of junior Elizabeth Hong's car. While some students can't wait to get behind the wheel, Nark makes a strong argument for why being driven to and from school is the better option.

[Photo] To drive or to be driven, that is the question

Elizabeth Nark, Staff Writer
December 2, 2020
Sophomores Julia Tiberia, Nora Tolbert, and Hadley Broughton participate in a science lab during chemistry class. Most students prefer in-person learning over virtual learning because it allows them to interact with their classmates and teachers in a more engaging way.

[Photo] The debate between FTV and IPP

December 2, 2020
Senior Clara Chase gives blood in the back gym at the Red Cross blood drive in October. St. Pius X collected 100 pints of blood, which will go on to save 300 lives.

[Photo] Students, faculty contribute to successful blood drive

Ellie Ballew, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
Students in Advisory 50 prepare to discuss the harmful side effects of social media and the Internet. Replacing homeroom, Advisories include students from all grades and help foster community within our school.

[Photo] New Advisory program hopes to build community throughout St. Pius X

Chloe Dierkes, Staff Writer
November 12, 2020
Science teacher Ms. Beam, juniors Alyssa Pulous and Maggie Bridges, and freshman Ben Bridges practice social distancing while on campus for locker clan out on Friday, May 1.

[Photo] Teens aren’t taking coronavirus seriously enough

Abby Gillin, Staff Writer
May 7, 2020
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[Photo] Business and Computer Science Dept. offers a variety of useful elective courses

Elizabeth Hong and Emalyn Yantis
March 3, 2020
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[Photo] Valedictorian, salutatorian announced for the Class of 2020

Hunter Minne, Staff Writer
March 2, 2020
Senior Lauren Ratchford stands next to a painting titled "Community" that she submitted to Juried Arts Exhibition.

[Photo] Student artwork showcased at the 16th Annual Juried Arts Exhibition

Abby Gillin, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
Valedictorian Nicole Gresham and salutatorian Daniel Buckely smile with Mr. Spellman upon hearing their names announced after an all-school mass in January.

Sophomore Will Montello works at the robotics table during Open House in November. The program began five years ago, and this year's RoboLions are having their most successful season ever.

[Photo] RoboLions to compete in state competition this weekend

Abby Gillin, Staff Writer
February 7, 2020
Trying not to fall asleep in class is a common battle for many high school students. Our poor sleep habits may be even more detrimental to our long-term health than we realize.

[Photo] Sleep deprivation is more harmful than we think

Cal Petersen, Staff Writer
January 29, 2020
Junior RJ Brewster stealthily exits the Roar Store during his lunch period.

[Photo] All roads lead to the….Roar Store?

Aggie Brewster and Lauren Pompilio
January 21, 2020
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