As we quickly approach the end of another school year, and what I hope will be a wonderful Ohio summer, our Alumni calendar is filling up with several reunion dates and details. This includes the annual All-Class Reunion for St. Francis DeSales Family and Friends hosted by our Alumni Board and Council. I am so excited to attend my first one and get to know more of the wonderful friends and families of our school community. It is slated for July 5th at Harry Buffalo in Westerville. The evening will include a live band, a corn hole tournament, and plenty of fun for all. I think there is something pretty spectacular about being with “family” on the 4th of July weekend and I hope you do too.
If you don’t have your Milestone Class Reunion planned yet, please reach out to me and I would be happy to help get the ball rolling for you and your classmates. Summer is the perfect time to slow down and reunite! Be sure to keep and eye on our “Social Gatherings" section in the Alumni DeTales so that you don’t miss out on the reunion fun!
Connecting the past, strengthening the present, and promoting the future,
Amy Faulkner
Director of Alumni and Family Engagement
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SFD alumnus Frank Brown '03 was ordained as a transitional deacon by Bishop Robert Brennan on Friday, May 3 at Saint Joseph Cathedral.
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Eric Myers '17, a Sound Recording Technology major at Ithaca College in New York, was recently featured on a nationally-released jazz album. While studying, he has also played drums professionally in New York, California, Canada and throughout the Northeast. He performed all the drums on jazz trumpeter Tom Iandolo’s debut album “Other Side of the Glass,” which was released on May 4, 2019. The album is available on Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, and other streaming platforms. Check it out here on
Spotify or
Apple Music.
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Congratulations to NAACP Legal Redress Chair and SFD alumnus David Hackney '83, who was recently appointed to the Washington State Human Rights Commission! David was also one of our Alumni Awards of Distinction winners in 2015.
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In Memoriam
- Eternal rest, grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Robert Sicuro, former SFD faculty member, passed away on May 7, 2019.
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Click on the 'Share Your Story!' link and let us know what you've been up to! We'd love to feature your news in the next DeTales.
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A highlight on current SFD teachers, coaches and students.
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The Stallion Spotlight is on two wonderful alumni that have brought years of great “Cheer” to our Stallion school community. Ms. Alexa Slomsky '08 and Mrs. Jenna (Stranges) Mock '07 have served as the coaches of our cheerleading program for the past 8 years. In their time as coaches, they have been wonderful role models and mentors to our student-athletes, teaching them lessons of responsibility, discipline, strength, and most importantly, faith. This spring both Alexa and Jenna have decided to retire from their coaching roles, as their lives are taking on new directions. Our alumni and school community would like to express our sincere gratitude for the time and talent they have given. We wish them the best of luck on their future endeavors and look forward to following their journey as active alumni of St. Francis DeSales High School.
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Alumni Awards of Distinction Ceremony
When: May 17 beginning at 6:30pm
Where: SFD Cafeteria
1969 to Lead Procession at Graduation
When: June 1 with breakfast beginning at 7:45am
Where: Franciscan Center
After breakfast, members of the Class of 1969 will lead the Class of 2019 into Alumni Stadium at 9am. Please RSVP by emailing Linda Volmer at
lv2tch85@aol.com
by Monday, May 20th if you are able to join us for the Commencement Ceremony.
Class of 1994 Reunion
When: July 13 beginning at 6pm
Class of 1989 Reunion
When: July 20 from 7pm to 10pm
Where: Bogey Inn in Powell
Cost: $20.00/person, which will cover food, two beer/wine/soda tickets, and cake.
Please reach out to Matt Mayer at mattamayer@me.com with questions.
Class of 1964 Reunion
When: September 15 beginning at 6pm
Where: O'Charley's Restaurant (1425 Polaris Parkway, Columbus 43240)
It will feature cash bar and cash food.
Organizer: Joe Finocch: finocchi8022@sbcglobal.net, 614.407.6444
Class of 1969 Reunion
When: September 20 and 21
More details to follow.
Class of 1974 Reunion
When: September 21 from 5pm to 11:30pm
Where: Guild Athletic Club on Grandview Avenue
Food by Carfagna's and Dee Jay; cost $35 per person.
Please join our Group on Facebook: St Francis DeSales Class of 1974 President/Organizer: Michael Doody
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Let's Finish Strong!
The Stallion Challenge is the final push in our 2018-19 Annual Giving. Take part in this friendly rivalry — class vs. class! Plus, beginning on Monday, all donations received during our 48-hour giving rally -- ALL in for SFD -- will count towards the Stallion Challenge.
Watch the clip below to get a sneak peek of what's to come next week. A lot can happen in 48 hours!
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All-Class Reunion for St. Francis DeSales Family and Friends
When: July 5 beginning at 7pm
Where: Harry Buffalo (6150 South Sunbury Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081)
$5 admission; All proceeds from our annual All-Class Reunion for St. Francis DeSales family and friends will go to the Alumni Legacy Scholarship Fund.
New this year: Corn hole Tournament to begin at 5pm on Harry Buffalo's patio (weather permitting). $30 per participant. If anyone is interested in sponsoring this evening's event, please email faulkner@desales.co.
Pizzurro Family Pancake and Play Event
When: July 13 from 9:30am to 1pm
Where: St. Francis DeSales High School
Alumni, current and future Stallions are all welcomed to attend! This year’s event will include: all you can eat Pancake & Sausage breakfast, Bingo Games, Silent Auction, Bounce House, Putt-Putt, Face Painting, and More! Cost is $10 per person or $25 per family. Proceeds will benefit the Pizzurro Family Foundation that provides scholarships to incoming freshmen at DeSales.
Lennon Loop
When: July 28 beginning at 9am
Location: Alum Creek State Park Beach (3400 Lewis Center Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035)
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Spiritual Reflection
O God, strengthen our faith in your presence to us, especially through the Word of Scripture and the sacraments of your Church. May our belief in you reveal itself in our goodness to others, especially in ways of sacrifice and service. We ask all this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen!
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