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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

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.”

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

February 21, 2023
Junior Dominic Noel and seniors Miles Johnson, Omeno Abutu, and Parker Scott

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

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Senior Derrick Porter

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Members of the chorus program

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Freshman Nicole Jaegar and the chorus

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Senior Omeno Abutu and the chorus

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Freshman Seyana Joway and the chorus

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

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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

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Seniors Jack Tchienchou and Mason Rudder

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Junior Hailey Brown

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Senior Omeno Abutu

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

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Juniors Dede Amaizo and Skyler Jatio

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

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

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Seniors Miles Johnson and Adem Byrdsell

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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

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

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

[Photo] OPINION: “Midnights” top 10 tracks

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

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

[Photo] “Backpack, Backpack”

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

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 schools 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

May 5, 2022
Advanced guitar students perform at the Fine Arts Assembly in March.

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

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

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”

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

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

February 17, 2022
Senior Rain Mason enjoys a treat from Mr. Smiths 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

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

February 9, 2022
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[Photo] Calling all druids, rogues, warlocks, and bards!

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

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

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

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

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 Harlins Jeep Wrangler

[Photo] Jeeps take over SPX

January 18, 2022
Sophomore Cassidy Paynes Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon.

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Senior Avery Browns Jeep Wrangler featuring senior staff writer Tate Henderson.

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Mrs. Blackburn shows off festively decorated classroom door.

[Photo] Students and faculty share their Christmas traditions

December 14, 2021
Seniors Patrick Mchugh and Ben Irastorza debate a trade

[Photo] Students compete in fantasy football leagues

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

March 29, 2021
Certificate of verification of online drivers ed

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

March 26, 2021
Raven Cliff Falls

[Photo] Adventurous getaways near Atlanta

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

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

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”

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

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

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

December 2, 2020
Sophomore Elizabeth Nark sits in the passenger seat of junior Elizabeth Hongs car. While some students cant 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

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

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

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

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

March 3, 2020
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[Photo] Valedictorian, salutatorian announced for the Class of 2020

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

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.

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

[Photo] RoboLions to compete in state competition this weekend

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

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

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

January 21, 2020
Senior Aggie Brewster serves her friend Lauren Pompilio loads of M&M’s after senior co-worker Morgan Vaden spilled the candy everywhere. 

[Photo] It’s a small world after all

January 9, 2020
Sophomores in Mrs. Roses 4th period AP World History class play Kahoot to help review for an upcoming test.

[Photo] Which classroom review game is king?

December 3, 2019
Memebers of the Frassati Club compete in a watermelon contest one afternoon in September. The competition was used as a unique way to determine the student leaders of the group. The winners were senior Jacob Pajer, juniors Jackson Mulligan and Mason Benefield, and sophomore Matthew Banna

[Photo] Frassati Club unites students in faith and brotherhood

December 5, 2019
Mrs. Sonya Northway speaks to students about the pharmacy profession.

[Photo] Annual Career Day introduces students to a variety of professions

November 14, 2019
As the only sophomore in her senior-level AP Calculus AB course, Katie Graebner has made quite a name for herself around campus.

[Photo] The limit of Katie Graebner’s math skills does not exist

November 7, 2019
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