School Crest
Upper Left Quadrant
The Spanish Triple Tower is taken from the crest of the Archbishop and the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. The Tower represents the influence of the Spanish culture in New Mexico. The Blue Diagonal represents the Rio Grande River, the source of life of Albuquerque. The White Field represents one of the school's original identifying colors.
Upper Right Quadrant
The Greek Cross represents the Basilian Fathers and their patron Saint Basil the Great. The Red Field represents the strength of the Catholic Faith.
Lower Left Quadrant
The Broken Diagonal Lines represent the Sandia Mountains. The design of the mountains is taken from the crest of the Sisters of Charity.
Lower Right Quadrant
The crest of Saint Pius X who is the patron of the school.
The Motto
The Motto which appears around the crest states the goal of the Basilian Fathers and is taken from their crest.
