Stallions in the Spotlight
Congratulations to the 2017-18 Student Council officers.
Student Council President and Vice President: Kyle Moon and Rob Landis; Senior Class President and Vice President: Justin Braun and Francesca Marino; Junior Class President and Vice President: Aidan Valentine and Shawn Corkrean; Sophomore Class President and Vice President: Reagan Friend and Anna Kanoski
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Thank you to all who attended the fundraising event Casino Royale. The SFDHS gymnasium was beautifully transformed into an elegant ambiance, dazzling with "Mardi Gras" flare. Over 300 parents, alumni, past parents, faculty, and supporters enjoyed a wonderful night of delicious food and spirits, fun casino gaming, dancing to the live music of the Street Players Band, and the opportunity to bid on over 140 silent and live auction packages. We are pleased to report that we raised $71,132 (net) for the co-curricular programs including athletics, band, drama, and over 30 scholastic and interest-based clubs. This year we asked the student body to help sell Casino Raffle tickets prior to the event; the sale of these tickets brought in $13,365. Funds from the Casino Raffle tickets will help purchase a new cafeteria database management system to be used during student lunch periods. Congratulations to the following winners of the Casino Raffle: $1,000 Priscilla Harding, $500 Alan Hipolite, and $250 James Gieblers! Click on the following link to check out all the incredible items that were up for bid and the proceeds it made for the programs.
2017 Co-Curricular Grant Distribution
We appreciate the collective efforts of the entire St. Francis DeSales High School community for their donations, purchases, attendance and support for this year's auction. Special thanks to Auction Chair Terri Flora and her Casino Royale committee volunteers: Sue Mulligan, Tina Cook, Michele Ciminello, Kristin Fox, Karyn Koller, Chris Miller, Jen Riedmaier, Jada Jackson, Renee Ghiloni, Kelly Baldwin, and Erin Husslein for creating such a remarkable and festive evening.
We would appreciate your feedback to plan next year's event.
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Spring Sports Season Wrap Up
Thank you to all our spring sports coaches and student-athletes for your hard work this past season!
Boys Tennis
The Boys Tennis team finished 7-7 overall and earned the most wins as a program since 2012. The Stallions also placed third in the CCL with a 2-2 record. Senior captain Armando DiMichaelangelo qualified for the District Tournament in singles to become the program's third 3-time District Qualifier since 2000 (Myles Harris, Bryce Warren). Freshman Nate Stevens led the Stallions in individual wins (14) and finished 4-1 in CCL play.
Armando DiMichaelangelo was named First Team All-CCL, with teammates Nate Stevens and Dylan Benedict named Second Team All-CCL.
Softball
Congratulations to the following softball players on their post-season awards: Lauren Williams: 1st Team All-District, 1st Team All-League; Kyla Payne: Honorable Mention All-District, 1st Team All-League; Morgan Mitevski: Honorable Mention All-District, 2nd Team All-League; Kayla Longanecker: 2nd Team All-League; and Kayla Orzechowski: 2nd Team All-League. The team ended with a record of 12-10, and finished 2nd in the league, beating all teams in the second round of league play. They return 8 varsity players next season, graduating 5 seniors this past May: Lauren Williams, Morgan Mitevski, Kayla Orzechowski, Nicole Rhoads and Ryan Velazquez.
Boys Lacrosse
The team finished 15-3 this season, with key wins over Worthington Kilbourne, Upper St. Clair, and Glenbrook North. Several players earned post-season accolades including: Jack DeSantis, Colton Hilleary, Carter Hilleary, Chris Stoll, and Tommy Clayton (1st Team All-Region); Connor O'Brien and Mason Rickens (2nd Team All-Region); and Joe Revard and Will Mnich (Honorable Mention). In addition to the All-Region awards, Jack DeSantis earned 1st Team All-Ohio while teammate Carter Hilleary earned 2nd Team All-Ohio. Colton Hilleary and Chris Stoll both earned 3rd Team All-State Honors, and Tommy Clayton received Honorable Mention All-Ohio recognition.
The boys ended their season with a loss to defending State
Champion
Worthington Kilbourne. Losing 4 seniors this season will be tough, but the team will be hungry and ready for the 2018 season.
Boys Volleyball finished the 2017 season as Regional Runner-ups, with a record of 12-8. Player honors include: Luke Hippler: 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Region; Max Freeman: Honorable Mention All-State, 1st Team All-Region; Ian Cook: 2nd Team All-Region; and Zach Clarke:
Honorable Mention All-Region. 7 seniors graduated with the Class of 2017: Luke Hippler, Max Freeman, Ian Cook, Mitchel Liston, Michael Brown, Caden Sanchez, and Edson Ramirez.
Girls Lacrosse
The team finished their season 18-2, losing in the State Semifinal in double overtime 9-8. They won back-to-back Regional Championships, consecutive Central Independent League Championships (CIL), and their 4th consecutive CCL Championship. Player awards include: Emily Kraker: 1st Team CIL, 1st Team CCL, 1st Team All-Region, and 1st Team All-State (2nd time being selected); Jennie Finotti: 1st Team CIL, 1st Team All-Region, and 1st Team All-State (3rd time being selected); Abbey Dop: 1st Team CIL, 1st Team CCL, 1st Team All-Region, and 2nd Team All-State; Sophia Finotti: 1st Team CIL, 1st Team CCL, 1st Team All-Region, and 2nd Team All-State; Grace Lensmire: 1st Team CIL, 1st Team CCL, 2nd Team All-Region; Maddie Giersz: 1st Team CCL, 2nd Team CIL; Leah Richards: 2nd Team CIL, 2nd Team CCL; Payton Nebraska: 2nd Team CCL; Sydney DeCamp: Honorable Mention CIL; Greta Cargin: Honorable Mention CCL. The program graduated 8 seniors: Emily Kraker, Jennie Finotti, Maddie Giersz, Sydney DeCamp, Bella Imlay, Anneliese Goetz, Sara Deakin, and Grace Kanoski.
Track & Field
The SFDTF program had a tremendous season full of growth and opportunity. The boys and girls teams both won several meets, and placed as runner-ups at numerous invitationals as well. They finished the season with senior Derrius Mullins placing 6th and 12th in Shot Put and Disc respectively at the Division I State Meet, and sophomore Angelo Ricci making his first trip to States in Long Jump, finishing the season with a PR (personal record) that was over two feet further than he started the season with. The team is losing a great group of seniors this year, but are hopeful that the outstanding underclassmen are going to fill these leadership roles in a big way. Congratulations to the following who earned 1st Team All-CCL: Angelo Ricci, Art Williams, James Ervin, AJ Sallee, Joseph Arnold, Andre White, and Derrius Mullins.
Baseball
The baseball team finished their season as District Champions and Regional Runner-ups, with a record of 19-11. The Stallions were led by junior Greg Gilbert (1st Team CCL, 1st Team Central District and 2nd Team All-Ohio) and sophomore Joey Velazquez (1st Team CCL, 1st Team Central District and 1st Team All-Ohio). 12 seniors graduated from the program after winning back-to-back District Champions including Luke Barber, Ryan Corkrean, Dimitri Bergados, Drew McLuckie, Jordan Miller, Dylan Payne, Mike Gilbert, Cole Jacobs, Chris McNally, Jarod Jones, Joey DeSantis and Patrick Moriarty.
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Student-Athlete Pre-Participation Exam - This Thursday
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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Summer Camps at SFD!
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Sign up for a Stallion Camp (or two!) Our camps are a great way to meet new friends while improving your skills, whether it is in the classroom or on the athletic field. Check out the camps taking place this summer at SFDHS!
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Upcoming Sales
Spirit Shop Summer Hours
When: June 12-15 from 9am to 11:30am
*The Spirit Shop will also be open on August 16 during Freshman Orientation from 8:30am to 2:30pm.
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Warm Weather Uniform Option Now Available
SFD will implement a warm weather uniform beginning with the 2017-18 school. Students are permitted to wear the warm weather uniform August 24 through September 30, and May 1 through June 6. Purchasing the warm weather uniform is optional. If a student does not want to wear the warm weather uniform, he/she will wear the official school uniform during the dates mentioned above.
Warm weather uniforms are only sold at our school uniform provider, Educational Apparel.
Pricing is as follows:
Men's and Women's Shirts
Adult XS-Adult XL $25.99
Adult 2XL-4XL $27.99
 Men's Shorts:
Sizes 28-30 $28.99
Sizes 31-38 $29.99
Sizes 40-48 $31.99
Women's Skorts:
Junior Sizes 3-15 $33.99
Junior Sizes 17-27 $35.99
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2017 SFD Alumni Weekend This Summer
All Class Reunion
When: July 7 beginning at 5:30pm
Where: Gabby's
Admission is $5.00, with all proceeds benefiting the Alumni Legacy Scholarship fund. Free pizza (with admission wristband) from 6pm to 8pm, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and more!
Alumni Softball Tournament
When: July 8 from 9am to 6pm
Where: St. Francis DeSales High School Alumni Stadium
Tony & Debbie Pizzurro Memorial Event
When: July 9 from 9am to 2pm
Where: SFD Campus
A day of fun for the whole family! The day begins with mass in the SFD Chapel, followed immediately by an All-You Can Eat Sausage & Pancake Breakfast. The cost of the breakfast is $10 per person / $25 per family. After breakfast, participate in a Field Day!
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Save the Date for the Stallion Golf Outing
When: August 6
Where: New Albany Links
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Loving Father, today I pray in gratitude for reminders of Your invitations to grow in faith. May I be open to receive the blessings of your love revealed in summer days. Amen.
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