St. Pius X School, students, faculty, and families gathered to celebrate the academic excellence and service achievements of the student body at the annual Fall Honors Convocation. The ceremony also featured the induction of new members into the prestigious National Honor Society (NHS).
Ava Marie Machtinger, president of the St. Pius X Chapter of NHS, opened the ceremony with a warm welcome, expressing gratitude to everyone present for supporting the students' accomplishments. "Today, we honor those students who achieved academic excellence or performed outstanding community service," she said, setting the tone for the event.
Dawn CdeBaca, another distinguished speaker, highlighted the rigorous criteria required to be part of the NHS, emphasizing the qualities of exemplary character, service, leadership, and academic excellence. She encouraged all NHS members to live up to these ideals.
The ceremony then transitioned to the induction of the NHS officers. This year’s officers include:
- President: Ava Marie Machtinger
- Vice President: Addison Harrington
- Secretary: Kristy Agbemadzo
- Treasurer: Jacqueline Cattaneo
Each officer lit a candle, symbolizing the four pillars of the NHS—scholarship, service, leadership, and character—before explaining the significance of each.
New NHS Members
Following the officers' induction, the ceremony continued with the introduction of new members. The following students were honored as the newest inductees into the St. Pius X Chapter of the NHS:
- Thomas Atencio
- Miranda Barela
- Alyssa Bedinskas
- Konnor Bogart
- Sabine Correa-Bruzzese
- Valerie Gurule
- Isabella Harris
- Ella Hill
- Danira Madrid
- Hayden Maestas
- Anthony Maldonado
- Zoe Mangrum
- Daegan Marsh
- Manuel Morales-Hernandez
- Ava Mudd
- Jax Mulville
- George Ochs
- Maya Perea
- Audrey Phelps
- Ava Robertson
- Daniella Romero
- Sierra Sanchez
- Lorenzo Sandoval
- Theron Stafford
- Emily Stone
- Logan Underwood
- Ashton Warren
Florence Offtermatt Doughty Memorial Award
This award, honoring exceptional communication skills, was presented to two deserving students: Kammeron Swanson (Senior) and Hayden Maestas (Junior). Both students received a financial award towards their current tuition.
Foreign Language Awards
Recognition was also given to students who excelled in the National French Test, Le Grand Concours, with several earning state and national rankings:
- Manuel Morales-Hernandez - 2nd in NM, 23rd in the US
- Violet Boatman, Vivian Lucero, Sierra Sanchez - 3rd in NM, 26th in the US
- Nashay Baca, Isabella Conticelli, Clare Deely - 4th in NM, 27th in the US
- Isabella Harris - 5th in NM, 28th in the US
- Amorah Holmes - 6th in NM, 29th in the US
- Madelyn Garcia - 7th in NM, 30th in the US
- Jeremiah Woodhouse - 9th in NM, 32nd in the US
In the French II A & B tests, Annaliesse Nunez and Camille Dingreville earned special recognition, with Camille receiving a National Honorable Mention.
La Société Honoraire de Français
This year, six students were inducted into the French National Honor Society:
- Daniela Brandt (Class of 2025)
- Lucas Sanchez (Class of 2025)
- Avery Witterholt (Class of 2025)
- Diego Gonzales (Class of 2026)
- Annaliesse Nunez (Class of 2025)
- Camille Dingreville (Class of 2027)
Academic Decathlon and West Point Leadership Award
Several students were honored for their achievements in the Academic Decathlon, with Jonathan Cappon, Santos Barela, and Andrew Baldonado earning top awards. The prestigious West Point Leadership Award went to Eliana Marquez.
Community Service and AP Scholars
St. Pius X proudly recognized the students who contributed over 120 hours of community service. Notable students include:
- Sofia Gallegos
- Andy Gutierrez-Morales
- Anthony Ruiz
Additionally, Ethan Machtinger and Ava Marie Machtinger were honored for their multiple years of community service.
The convocation concluded with the recognition of AP Scholars and those who earned their Academic Letters, celebrating the tireless efforts of students who have maintained a 3.5 GPA or higher over multiple semesters.
St. Pius X High School Honors Academic Excellence with Letters and Pins
At St. Pius X High School, academic achievement is celebrated as a cornerstone of student success. This year, students who have consistently demonstrated their commitment to academic excellence are being recognized with prestigious Academic Letters and pins. These honors are awarded to students who have achieved a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher for four consecutive semesters, underscoring their dedication and hard work throughout their high school journey.
Junior Gold Letter Recipients For our juniors, this marks their first time receiving the Academic Gold Letter. These students have exemplified academic dedication during their initial years at St. Pius X and are now being celebrated for their remarkable achievements.
- Tomas Atencio
- Miranda Barela
- Isabella Caba
- Luke Carrigan
- Sabine Correa-Bruzzese
- Kathryn Egberg
- Valerie Gurule
- Isabella Harris
- Ella Hill
- Brandon Madrid
- Danira Madrid
- Hayden Maestas
- Anthony Maldonado
- Deagan Marsh
- Marissa Martinez
- Darryk Olivares
- Maya Perea
- Audrey Phelps
- Ava Robertson
- Sierra Sanchez
- Emily Stone
- Logan Underwood
- Ashton Warren
These juniors represent a promising future of academic leaders at St. Pius X, and their dedication serves as an inspiration to all students.
Senior Gold Letter Recipients
For some of our seniors, this is their first time being awarded the Academic Gold Letter. As they approach graduation, these students have consistently upheld academic excellence and are being honored for their achievements:
- Jackson Carrigan
- Jacqueline Cattaneo
- Noah Devany
- Brooke Kelly
- Ava Mudd
- Jax Mulville
- George Ochs
- Lorenzo Sandoval
- Elise Schultes
Second-Year Academic Pin Recipients Additionally, seniors who have maintained their academic excellence for two consecutive years are being awarded their Second Academic Year Pin. These students have exemplified a sustained commitment to achieving high academic standards:
- Kristy Agbemadzo
- Santiago Aragon-Roybal
- Maya Baca
- Konnor Bogart
- Elias Braun
- Jayna Castillo
- Jessica Castro
- Silas Cerami
- Liam Chavez
- Izabella Cotinola
- Leah-Marie Crabtree
- Lily Deprest
- Alex Garcia
- Catherine Golden
- Jordynn Gonzales
- Lourdes Gonzales
- Addison Harrington
- Lena Hernandez
- Joshua Jepson
- Madison Lussier
- Ava Marie Machtinger
- Eliana Marquez
- Erica Martinez
- Isaiah Martinez
- Gavin McAtee
- Mariam McCollum
- Victoria McElhanon
- Violet McGonigle
- Audrey Mileshosky
- Derek Mondala
- Luke Montoya
- Tatiana Montoya
- Emmanuel Padilla
- Mia Richards
- Lucas Sanchez
- Jacob Solin
- Carina Suarez
- Hayden Tate
- Kateri Telles
- Avery Witterholt
These students have consistently demonstrated an extraordinary level of dedication and effort in their academic pursuits, and their achievements are a source of pride for the St. Pius X community.
St. Pius X High School Celebrates Outstanding Achievements in Community Service and Academics
At St. Pius X High School, service to others and academic excellence go hand in hand, reflecting the school’s commitment to fostering well-rounded individuals. This year, we are proud to recognize students who have excelled in both community service and advanced academic programs.
Community Service Letters & Awards
St. Pius X requires all students to participate in community service as part of their holistic education. We are blessed to have students who go above and beyond, dedicating significant hours to helping others. The following students have completed an impressive 120 hours or more of service during this school year and will receive their first Community Service Letter:
- Sofia Gallegos
- Madison Lussier
- Andy Gutierrez-Morales
- Mariam McCollum
- Anthony Ruiz
In addition, we are honored to present special recognition to students who have continued their service beyond their initial year of dedication:
- Ethan Machtinger – 2nd Year Pin
- Ava Marie Machtinger – 4th Year Pin
Their selflessness and commitment to making a difference embody the values of St. Pius X and inspire us all.
Academic Excellence: AP Scholars
In addition to their service to the community, St. Pius X students continue to excel academically, particularly in our rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) programs. We are proud to recognize the following graduates from the Class of 2024 who earned the prestigious AP Capstone Diploma this past summer:
- Ethan Donlin
- Matthew Randall
This diploma represents years of dedicated research, seminars, and AP coursework. Their hard work and dedication have earned them this remarkable achievement.
Moreover, St. Pius X celebrates 10 AP Scholars, students who achieved high scores on three or more AP exams:
- Kristy Agbemadzo
- Taylor Alwin
- Santiago Aragon-Roybal
- Jessica Castro
- Jacqueline Cattaneo
- Silas Cerami
- Eliana Marquez
- Derek Mondala
- Emmanuel Padilla
- Elise Schultes
Special Honors
We also extend congratulations to:
- Jacob Solin, who earned the title of AP Scholar with Distinction for outstanding performance on multiple AP exams.
- Elias Braun, Erica Martinez, Leah-Marie Crabtree, Mariam McCollum, Addison Harrington, Tatiana Montoya, Lena Hernandez, Mia Richards, Madison Lussier, Lucas Sanchez, Ava Marie Machtinger, and Carina Suarez, who have been named AP Scholars with Honor for their exceptional achievements.
AP Seminar and Research Certificate Recipients
Eleven students will receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate, a prestigious recognition of their ability to conduct in-depth research and present their findings. The recipients are:
- Taylor Alwin
- Erica Martinez
- Santiago Aragon-Roybal
- Mariam McCollum
- Leah-Marie Crabtree
- Tatiana Montoya
- Addison Harrington
- Mia Richards
- Madison Lussier
- Carina Suarez
- Ava Marie Machtinger
1ST HONORS
As in previous years, we especially recognize those students who rank at the top of their class. In order to qualify for First Honors, a student must have earned a Grade Point Average of at least 3.7 for the semester. A total of 147 students made the Top Honor Roll for the Spring 2024 semester. We are pleased to recognize 10 Freshmen, 41 Sophomores, 33 Juniors, and 63 Seniors. When your name is called, please stand at your seat to be recognized.
The Freshmen who made 1st Honors in the Spring 2024 semester are:
- Eleni Andritsos
- Emily Armijo
- Sydney Dexel
- Grace Grady
- Penelope Lee
- Gabriella Lenz
- Ethan McDermott
- Marisa Rael
- Marisa Sapien
- Sarah Stone
Sophomores receiving 1st Honors for the Spring 2024 semester are:
- J Slayde Aragon
- Christopher Ascevez
- Robert Bacon
- Savannah Ball
- Isaiah Barboa
- Miles Blanton
- Violet Boatman
- Bridget Braun
- Andrew Bujanda
- Sarah Butler
- Jordyn Caintic
- John Carney
- Isaiah Carpenter
- Ryan Castillo
- David Cerrato-Zalud
- Leland Chacon
- Vanessa Cichy
- Isabella Conticelli
- Stella Copeland
- Clare Deely
- Camille Dingreville
- Julianna Gallegos
- Maddilyn Garcia
- Madelyn Garcia
- Pilar Garcia
- Kaylah Haddad
- Alexandar Lucero
- Ashlee Lucero
- Ethan Martinez
- James McGonigle
- Tyler Mudd
- Olympia Neiman
- Ethan Ong
- Clare Rimbert
- Madison V Sanchez
- Xavier Sanchez
- Paisley Turcotte
- Marizia Valdez
- Dominic Vollbrecht
- Madeline Warren
- Griffin Wells
Juniors who received 1st Honors for the Spring 2024 semester are:
- Tomas Atencio
- Miranda Barela
- Alyssa Bendinskas
- Kayla Bradshaw
- Liam Brown
- Isabella Caba
- Luke Carrigan
- Sabine Correa-Bruzzese
- Kathryn Egberg
- Diego Gonzales
- Valerie Gurule
- Isabella Harris
- Ella Hill
- Amelie Kalina
- Szebasztian Linszky
- Vivian Lucero
- Brandon Madrid
- Danira Madrid
- Hayden Maestas
- Daegan Marsh
- Marissa Martinez
- Manuel Morales-Hernandez
- Darryk Olivares
- Mikayla Paiz
- Maya Perea
- Audrey Phelps
- Ava Robertson
- Sierra Sanchez
- Sophia Sanchez
- Alicia Sapien
- Emily Stone
- Logan Underwood
- Ashton Warren
Seniors who earned a 3.7 or better GPA last spring and received 1st Honors are:
- Kristy Agbemado
- Santiago Aragon Roybal
- Maya Baca
- Konnor Bogart
- Elias Braun
- Zia Budagher
- Jackson Carrigan
- Jayna Castillo
- Jessica Castro
- Jacqueline Cattaneo
- Silas Cerami
- Liam Chavez
- Izabella Cotinola
- Leah-Marie Crabtree
- Lily Deprest
- Noah Devany
- Broderick Dexel
- Justin Duran
- Macy Freeze
- Alex Garcia
- Catherine Golden
- Jordynn Gonzales
- Lourdes Gonzales
- Addison Harrington
- Lena Hernandez
- Denny Rey Herrera
- Joshua Jepson
- Brooke Kelly
- Madison Lussier
- Ava Marie Machtinger
- Miguel Maldonado-Lucero
- Eliana Marquez
- Erica Martinez
- Isaiah Martinez
- Gavin McAtee
- Mariam McCollum
- Victoria McElhanon
- Violet McGonigle
- Margaret McMillian
- Audrey Mileshosky
- Derek Mondala
- Luke Montoya
- Tatiana Montoya
- Ava Mudd
- Jax Mulville
- Annaliesse Nunez
- George Ochs
- Emmanuel Padilla
- Madison Power
- Mia Richards
- Lucas Sanchez
- Lorenzo Sandoval
- Elise Schultes
- Olivia Sholtis
- Jacob Solin
- Theron Stafford
- Carina Suarez
- Kameron Swanson
- Hayden Tate
- Kateri Telles
- Thomas Valdez
- Thomas Valenzuela
- Avery Witterholt
2ND HONORS
We are pleased to have many more excellent students at St. Pius whose grades placed them on the list for Second Honors. A student must have earned a Grade Point Average of at least 3.3 for the Spring 2024 semester to achieve Second Honors. Congratulations to the 12 Freshman, 25 Sophomores, 27 Juniors, and 22 Seniors who earned Second Honors. When your name is called, please stand at your seat to be recognized.
Freshmen who made Second Honors, last spring are:
- Emma Carringan
- Santino Castaneda
- Xander Faux
- Alyiah Gonzales
- Capri Granados
- Diego Herrera
- Laila Martinez
- Novik Richards
- Katelyn Sweetin
- AnaLucia Torres-Rael
- Amara Torres
- Lance Yarbrough
Sophomores receiving Second Honors for the 2024 Spring semester:
- Leia Aguon
- Kenneth Calderon
- Carlie Conway
- Connor Doherty
- Sophia Eakes
- Olivia Forrester
- John Fresquez
- Thomas Gulley
- Sienna Harrington
- Amari Jaramillo
- Takira Konico
- Nathaniel Kozacki
- Carlo Lowrey-Garcia
- Natalia Martinez
- Julianna Matthews
- Alison Ortiz
- Thien Pham
- Christopher Ross
- Nicholas Roth
- Teryk Singkanati
- Carson Tate
- Daniel Trujillo
- Ethan Vigil
- Trevor Wunsch
- Lilee Zarate
Juniors whose grades have earned them Second Honor Roll last Spring semester are:
- Nicholas Andritsos
- Zachary Brokaw
- Isabelle Canfield
- Mateo Certain
- Joziah Chama
- Marcos Chavez
- Prestin Day
- Lucy Enright
- Collin Foster
- Didier Herrera
- Amorah Holmes
- Mursal Hussaini
- Anthony Maldonado
- Raphael Neel
- Daniella Romero
- Davianna Romero
- Anthony Ruiz
- Mireya Sauceda-Gonzales
- Anthony Maldonado
- Ramon Torres
- Mikaela Trujillo
- Zain Unis
- Aster Webb
- Kaiden Swanson
- Preston Terrazas
- Quinnlin Wilson
- Nicolas Sholtis
- Mikayla Strickland
Seniors who earned a 3.3 to 3.69 GPA for Second Honors, last semester are:
- Taylor Alwin
- Catalina Anaya
- Frank Barela
- Santos Barela
- Caiden Bischoff
- Daniela Brandt
- Johnathan Cappon
- Evangelynn Cruz
- Juliana Dixon
- Diana Flock
- Jacob Garcia
- Rihanna Gonzales
- Aili Johnson
- Maximiliano Lopez
- Angel Martinez
- Dominic Martinez
- Mason Montoya
- Abigail Rael
- Joshua Robbins
- Jasleen Sahi
- Eliana Torres
- Logan Zerbe
TOP TEN PERCENT
We want to particularly honor those students whose continuing dedication to their course work has put them in the top 10% of their classes. This means that the total number of the top 10 percent of a class may vary each year depending on the size of the class.
Top standings are based on cumulative semester grades, from the first semester of Freshman year through last spring. When your name is called, please stand at your seat to be recognized.
The top ten percent of the 2028 Freshman class, in alphabetical order, are:
- Eleni Andritsos
- Sydney Dexel
- Grace Grady
- Penelope Lee
- Gabriella Lenz
- Ethan McDermott
- Marisa Sapien
- Sarah Stone
The top ten percent from the Sophomore Class of 2027 are:
- Savannah Ball
- Miles Blanton
- Violet Boatman
- Bridget Braun
- John Carney
- Vanessa Cichy
- Camille Dingreville
- Julianna Gallegos
- Pilar Garcia
- James McGonigle
- Olympia Nieman
- Ethan Ong
- Clare Rimbert
- Madison Sanchez
- Griffin Wells
The top ten percent of students of the Junior Class of 2026:
- Miranda Barela
- Sabine Correa-Bruzzese
- Kathryn Egberg
- Hayden Maestas
- Daegan Marsh
- Marissa Martinez
- Audrey Phelps
- Ava Robertson
- Sierra Sanchez
- Alicia Sapien
- Emily Stone
- Logan Underwood
Our Top Ten Percent Seniors of the Class of 2025, in alphabetical order, are:
- Elias Braun
- Liam Chavez
- Leah-Marie Crabtree
- Catherine Golden
- Lena Hernandez
- Ava Marie Machtinger
- Erica Martinez
- Margaret McMillian
- Derek Mondala
- Tatiana Montoya
- Mia Richards
- Lucas Sanchez
- Jacob Solin
- Carina Suarez
