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PIUS XI HALL OF FAME

Pius XI Catholic High School is seeking nominations for its 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame class. Nominees should demonstrate exceptional athletic achievement during their time at Pius XI, strong character, and continued involvement in athletics or community service.

Candidates must be graduates of at least 10 years.

Please submit detailed nomination letters highlighting the individual's athletic accomplishments, leadership qualities, and post-graduation achievements to the Athletic Director by March 1, 2026. Include statistical records, news clippings, and other supporting documentation when possible. Help us honor those who have contributed to Pius XI's rich athletic tradition.

Nominate 2026 Inductees

Hall of Fame Criteria and Tradition

Mission Statement:

To honor notable past Pius XI athletic program participants, teams, coaches, to exemplify role models for the current student athletes, and to renew the Pius XI spirit that was established during the years of active participation.

 

Eligibility:

Eligibility shall be based primarily upon the exceptional, active participation in the athletic programs of the Pius XI High School. Eligibility shall not begin until ten years after a student nominee has graduated from Pius, or ten years after the beginning of coaching or service to the Pius XI athletics.  Nominees for the following categories will be considered eligible. 

 

Qualifications:

A. Athletes - These individuals shall be chosen on the basis of notable achievements, playing ability, integrity, sportsmanship, character, and contribution (while they were Pius XI students) to the team or teams on which the participants played along with their contribution to the Pius XI community in general.

 

B. Teams - These group awards shall be based upon the same standards of excellence that qualify individual inductees, especially superior and exemplary achievements as a team.

 

C. Coaches - These individuals who have contributed selflessly (as coaches) to the advancement of their team, while illustrating commendable leadership and motivational capabilities in pursuit of “Pius XI Excellence”.

 

D. Special - Those individuals who have performed outstanding meritorious service in the advancement of the Pius XI athletic programs.

2025 Inductees

Kevin Kehoss '91 - Baseball Coach

Ron Hayek '64

John Hansen '70

Ed Garrett '82

Alex Krauska -

 

Honorary Recognition

1989

Girls Volleyball Team

 

2015

Girls Basketball Team

 

PIUS XI HALL OF FAME MEMBERS

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Herrick, Scott

1975

CLASS OF

2001

YEAR INDUCTED
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Jurewicz, Ron

1966

CLASS OF

2010

YEAR INDUCTED
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Kelley, Mike

1997

CLASS OF

2007

YEAR INDUCTED
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Krolikowski, Lisa

2002

CLASS OF

2012

YEAR INDUCTED
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Jones, Dan

1969

CLASS OF

2016

YEAR INDUCTED
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Kearney, Vic

1968

CLASS OF

2003

YEAR INDUCTED
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Kessenich, Ken

CLASS OF

2009

YEAR INDUCTED
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Leonardelli, Todd

1975

CLASS OF

2010

YEAR INDUCTED
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Jurewicz, Mike

1963

CLASS OF

2003

YEAR INDUCTED
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Kelley, Kendall

1982

CLASS OF

2014

YEAR INDUCTED
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Kraft, Jenny

1988

CLASS OF

2002

YEAR INDUCTED
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MacGillis, Christopher

2000

CLASS OF

2015

YEAR INDUCTED
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Special thanks to 

Tom Schreiner (73)

Pius XI Athletic Historian

Pius XI Athletics not only focuses on improving overall athleticism, skill, strength, and speed, but also bettering the athlete as a person.

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Pius XI Catholic High School
135 North 76th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53213

Main Phone: 414-290-7000
Attendance Line: 414-290-7002

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Serving students in the Milwaukee area since 1929, Pius XI Catholic High School. Today, Pius XI is Milwaukee’s and Southeastern Wisconsin’s most diverse co-educational Catholic high school, serving a student body of approximately 720 students. Our college preparatory programming provides students with Advanced Placement and dual-enrollment courses; a nationally-recognized, four-year Fine Arts program with a full range of Performing and Visual Arts; a four-year Project Lead the Way Engineering program; and a Special Studies program with certified special education teachers for students with learning disabilities. Pius XI offers 24 athletic programs and more than 24 co-curricular activities.
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