Bob Kapps, class of 1975, is one of the fastest, fittest runners in the state of in Ohio, for runners over 60! He was on the SFD track team his freshman year, however, he really started getting in to running around age 40. Bob has run in three Columbus Marathons: 1985, 1990, and 1995. He also had the fastest time out of all alumni in the inaugural LENNON LOOP 5K in 2014.
Emily Piatt '15 was named National Club Softball Association Pitcher of the Week last week playing for the University of Cincinnati. Emily is the current President of the UC Club Softball Team; SFD classmate Taylor Freeman '15 is the President of the Bowling Green State University Club Softball Team.
Alumni Awards of Distinction Winners Announced
Congratulations to our 2018 recipients of the St. Francis DeSales High School Alumni Awards of Distinction!
Sr. Sharon Goodburn Award
Kathi Haywood, Class of 1984
This award is given to alumni who have actively shown their dedication to St. Francis DeSales High School after graduation by volunteering their time and efforts to their alma mater.
Msgr. James Berendt/Patrick Rossetti Award
Sonny D'Andrea (Posthumously), Class of 1969
This award is given to two alumni who have excelled in their professional careers and exemplify the DeSales mission to live a positive, productive life. The recipients of this award are examples of how the lessons learned at St. Francis DeSales High School promote continued excellence after graduation.
Barbara O'Riordan Award
Tom and Mary Kay Mulligan
Ruth Seggerson
This award is given to individuals who did not graduate from DeSales but have given his/her continued dedication and support to DeSales in a variety of ways.
Forest "Treeze" Sharrock Award
John Reiner and Sheila (Richison) Reiner, Class of 1967
Matt Mnich, Class of 1979
This award is given to alumni who have brought honor to St. Francis DeSales High School through their dedication to serving the community which they live through special projects and volunteer work, and by setting an example for others in their community.
Young Alumni Award
Natalie Cole, 2009
Anthony Stranges, 2013
This award is given to recent graduates of St. Francis DeSales High School, 10 years out or fewer, who have taken the values learned during their high school career to serve his/her community and share their commitment to excellence in all aspects of their daily life.
Join us for the Awards Dinner and Ceremony on
Friday, May 18, 2018 in the St. Francis DeSales Cafeteria beginning at 6:30pm. Purchase your tickets here.
This year the Class of 1978 is planning a very casual, fun event at the Italian Abruzzi Club (
273 Hanawalt Rd, Westerville, OH 43081) on Saturday, July 7. Social starts at 5:30 p.m and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.
Visit the Class of 1978 Reunion Facebook page for more information: fb.me/SFDClassOF1978
COST: $20.00/person will include dinner, beer, wine and water.
Prefer payment 2 weeks in advance. Call Harry Stone (614) 270-8451 for details. RSVP: Harry Stone: hmstone6@gmail.com or Beth Sale: beth.sale@yahoo.com
Class of 1968 Reunion
The planning committee for the 50th Anniversary of the Class of 1968 invites classmates to save the date for the weekend of September 21st and 22nd to celebrate the 50th Class Reunion.
The planning team is in the process of gathering email addresses for invitations and other information needed for a successful reunion. Please use the messenger function of Facebook to email your email addresses to Maureen Hollern Meck at maureenmeck@yahoo.com. F eel free to share this information with other alumni and offer any other missing email addresses as well.
The reunion planning committee is also putting together a Directory and Memory Book so dig out your old incriminating photos and scan them to Paula Schneider Egbert at Begbert657@aol.com or Pat Schmitt Stenner at Pschmitt@columbus.rr.com.
Leading the Way at Graduation
The Class of 1968 is invited to gather at their Alma mater on Saturday, June 2 for the 2018 SFD Commencement Ceremony. Classmates will enjoy a continental breakfast beginning at 7:45am in the school's Franciscan Center, before leading the Class of 2018 into Alumni Stadium at 9am. Please RSVP to Maureen Hollern Meck at maureenmeck@yahoo.com.
65th 'Birthday' Party for the Class of 1971
Alumni from the SFD Class of 1971 have planned a 65th Birthday Party for their class. The event will be held on Saturday, June 23 at Gabby's at 6PM. More information to follow.
Lord Jesus, You know all that I need and desire, although I sometimes confuse the two. When what I want fails to transpire, please grant me greater faith in You. Amen.
