We Reached Our Goal Because of You!
In case you missed it last week, take a peek at our celebration video.
If you were planning on giving to ALL in for SFD but did not do so during this 48-hour giving rally, we will still accept your annual gift through Friday, June 30, 2017.
You can donate online at
www.sfdstallions.org/giving or mail in the donation envelope you received this month. Contact Michele Moriarty at moriarty@desales.co or
614-267-7808 with questions.
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20 Millions Reasons Why We Are Proud
To date, the Class of 2017 has been awarded 20.9 million dollars in scholarships and grants. Below is a link to an impressive listing of the colleges/universities they will be attending in the fall, the scholarships they were awarded, and recognition of other academic and athletic honors.
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Stallions in the Spotlight
Congratulations to the 2017 SFD Art Show winners!
Gaby Pallone - Best Senior Work
Sophie Kraus - Best of Show
Principal's Choice Award: Jared Noble
Art Fundamentals: 1st: Frankie Bonte, 2nd: Zach Koller, 3rd: Jacqui Barber, HM: Alayni Savage, HM: Frankie Bonte, HM: Michael Debrosse
Drawing: 1st: Cass Rittenhouse, 2nd: Alyssa Gillan, 3rd: Cornelio Soto, HM: Izzy Bangert, HM: Mitchell Will, HM: Heddy Yu
Painting: 1st: Gaby Pallone, 2nd: Samantha Durbin, 3rd: Shayla Shields, HM: Ariana Walters, HM: Emma Richards, HM: Samantha Durbin
Photography: 1st: Erica Matthews, 2nd: Dylan Benedict, 3rd: Jennifer Ibarra, HM: Hazel Antao
Ceramics: 1st: Sophie Kraus, 2nd: Rachel Stidd, 3rd: Emily Zeigler, HM: Makenzie Hall, HM: Bri Osborne, HM: Ryenne Rowan, HM: Casey Honaker
Graphic Design: 1st: Lauren Whitaker, 2nd: Ian Cook, 3rd: Jade Forte, HM: Jasmine Nappier
Jewelry: 1st: Nick Englehart, 2nd: Dominique Capparuccini, 3rd: Erin Walsh, HM: Nick Englehart, HM: Abby Leaventon, HM: KiRra Jones
Vincent Layne, class of 2017, won the coveted "Angler of the Year" award after being down by almost 12 points half way through the season. Vincent ended up placing in the top 3 in the last four tournaments, including being the champion of the last two tournaments of the season!
$20,000 worth of improvements are on the way to the faculty lounge at SFD, thanks to Social Studies teacher Mrs. Ruth Seggerson, who was recently named the winner of the Teach Boldly Sweepstakes, hosted by PBS Education. Read the full story here!
Author and Columbus State Professor, Terry Eisele, came to SFD on Spirit Day to discuss "Writing for Comics and Graphic Novels." The Writer's Club was the sponsor for this event.
Emily Ziegler and Isabella Genovesi will be published in the 2017 edition of Flip the Page, Central Ohio's Teen Literary Journal. The selection committee, made up of
teen writers and the editorial staff, reviewed 320 high-quality submissions from young Central Ohio writers, ages 13 to 19. 'Flip the Page' winners will present their work at the Columbus Arts Festival on June 10 at 1 pm and June 11 at noon. They will perform on the "Word Is Art" Stage which is located on the west side of the Scioto River, between COSI and the riverbank.
We are happy to introduce Pat Murphy as our New Head Boys Basketball Coach!
He has worked in high school and college athletics for the past 21 years, including 10 years as a varsity boys basketball head coach.
He has also served as the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches District 15 Director for five years. He was selected as Coach of the Year in the Greater Western Ohio Conference twice, selected as the District 10 All-Star Game Coach and coached in the Ohio-Kentucky All-Star Game. The last four years he has served as the athletic director at Bishop Hartley High School.
Mr. Murphy will teach English and work in the school's Institutional Advancement office, focusing on Athletic Fundraising.
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Student-Athlete Pre-Participation Exam - $10 Donation
Dr. Bryan Ghiloni and the Mount Carmel Medical Group in New Albany is teaming up with Dr. Berasi at OrthoNeuro to offer any DeSales student-athlete a pre-participation exam (mandated by OHSAA) on Thursday, June 8.
See attached flier for details. Students should bring a pre-completed OHSAA sports physical form (available on the DeSales website). They only ask for a $10 donation, 100% of which is turned over the DeSales athletic program. This is a great opportunity for those student-athletes who do not have or cannot get in to see their Family Doctor or Pediatrician.
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Upcoming Events
Underclassmen Exams
When: May 30 through June 2
Last Day of School
When: June 2
Middle School Girls Golf Camp
When: June 26-28 from 6-8pm
Where: NorthStar Golf Club
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Opportunities to Pay it Forward
Chipotle Fundraiser to Support St. Matthias
When: June 4 from 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Where: Chipotle on Morse Road
The monies earned will be put towards school supplies, uniforms, and to defray expenses for those most in need. Enjoy a great meal with your family while you help a family in need. Simply tell the cashier you are supporting St. Matthias for the school to get credit.
When: June 11 at 8am
Where: Wolfe Park (105 Park Dr. Columbus, 43209)
Alumna Nikki Feidner McCarthy '91 lost her daughter 8 years ago to Fanconi Anemia. Her family hosts an annual 5k run/walk event supporting the promotion of music and art therapy for children and their families facing life threatening illnesses. To learn more, please visit http://samsfans.org/.
Joey Castrodale Memorial Golf Outing
When: July 1
Where: Royal American Links Golf Club
When: July 23
Where: Alum Creek Park North (211 W. Main Street Westerville, 43081)
The Lennon Loop is a special 5K/10K race held each year in honor of our beloved teacher, coach, and friend, Mr. Bob Lennon, who was killed in a tragic accident September 15, 2013. This race is a special way for us to come together as a community to celebrate Mr. Lennon's love of running. Proceeds from this race help to fund a scholarship in his name.
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Earlier this month, Lifetouch photography sent information regarding senior photo opportunities. Due to a technical error, this information was inadvertently sent to all St. Francis DeSales High School students. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Information from SFD School Nurse
Medication Pick Up
Please pick up any prescription or non-prescription medication your student has in the office by Thursday, June 1, 2017. We will dispose of all medication left at school. Please look at expiration dates on medications before you return them to school next year.
Medication forms for 2017-18
Medication forms are valid for one school year only. A new form is needed for each medication that your child will take at school during the next school year. The prescription medication form must be signed by both a parent and the student's health care provider. The forms are available in the school's main office and on the school website at
http://www.sfdstallions.org/medicalforms. If your student will carry an inhaler or epinephrine injector, please fill out the forms that have the words "Permission to Carry" on the link.
Importance of Vaccinations: Measles
The Health Department asked us to share the flyer below with parents and students re: protecting your family from measles; this information is especially important for students who are not fully immunized. Measles Flyer Measles Flyer: Spanish version
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Heavenly Father, I pray that when I turn to You in prayer, I will remain faithful that You will not turn away. Amen.
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