News Archive
New Athletic Director, John Pfaffl '84 - August 10, 2023
Pius XI Catholic High School is excited to announce John Pfaffl ‘84 as the school’s new Athletic Director. Mr. Pfaffl is a Pius XI Catholic High School alumnus who spent the last 35 years at Cardinal Stritch University. Since 2010, he served as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director where he compiled an outstanding record (65% winning percentage). His teams regularly appeared in the NAIA basketball tournament. He was selected on several occasions as Coach of the Year for the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Read the full news release here.
Pius XI Catholic High School is excited to announce John Pfaffl ‘84 as the school’s new Athletic Director. Mr. Pfaffl is a Pius XI Catholic High School alumnus who spent the last 35 years at Cardinal Stritch University. Since 2010, he served as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director where he compiled an outstanding record (65% winning percentage). His teams regularly appeared in the NAIA basketball tournament. He was selected on several occasions as Coach of the Year for the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Read the full news release here.
Spectrum1 Features Pius XI REDgen - May 23, 2023
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are proud of the work our students and faculty are doing to break the stigma around mental health. Recently, we had the opportunity to work with Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin as they spent an afternoon in the life of a Pius XI student to discuss the value of mental health support and awareness in schools.
Take a look at the video to hear from Counselor Suzanne Lovinus, and Jariel Ramos ‘24, student leader of our REDgen Chapter, as they share the importance of breaking the stigma around mental health.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are proud of the work our students and faculty are doing to break the stigma around mental health. Recently, we had the opportunity to work with Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin as they spent an afternoon in the life of a Pius XI student to discuss the value of mental health support and awareness in schools.
Take a look at the video to hear from Counselor Suzanne Lovinus, and Jariel Ramos ‘24, student leader of our REDgen Chapter, as they share the importance of breaking the stigma around mental health.
Passing of H. "Ed" Drexler - March 2023
Former faculty and Pius XI alumnus, Ed Drexler, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 just a few days short of his 97th birthday. Drexler, a 1944 graduate of Pius XI Catholic High School, only recently retired at the age of 92 serving nearly 70 years as an educator and faculty member. Drexler began his impactful career as a science teacher in 1950 and subsequently served as a student advisor, Assistant Principal, and Principal, and led the Graduation Committee for many, many years.
Read the full news release here.
Read the full news release here.
