Each year our alumni have the opportunity to nominate and be nominated for prestigious alumni awards that honor graduates, faculty, and friends based on their outstanding professional, philanthropic, and volunteer accomplishments. This year we selected nine wonderful and deserving recipients of our annual Alumni Awards of Distinction. These individuals embody the mission of St. Francis DeSales High School through their commitment to a lifetime of learning and service.
I am proud to announce the 2019 Alumni Award Recipients:
Mark Zimmer '79 -
Sr. Sharon Goodburn Award
Michael O'Connell '70 -
Sr. Sharon Goodburn Award
Jason Meyer '03 -
Msgr. James Berendt/Patrick Rossetti Award
Michael Durbin '87 -
Msgr. James Berendt/Patrick Rossetti Award
Ronald Reeb Sr. (
Posthumously)
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Barbara O'Riordan Award
Dean Schockling -
Barbara O'Riordan Award
Cindy Hickey '83 -
Forest "Treeze" Sharrock Award
Larry Damato '79 -
Forest "Treeze" Sharrock Award
Josh Dowling-Fitzpatrick '08 -
Young Alumni Award
We will honor these individuals at our annual Alumni Awards of Distinction dinner held on May 17, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Francis DeSales Cafeteria. If you would like to join us in honoring our distinguished alumni, please click on the link below to purchase your ticket.
Connecting the past, strengthening the present, and promoting the future,
Amy Faulkner
Director
of Alumni and Family Engagement
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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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Congratulations to SFD alumnus Chandler Rankin '16 on being elected by popular vote to become the next student body president at the University of Cincinnati!
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Alumna Nina Ryan '17 was recently named President of BuckeyeThon, a program of the Office of Student Life at The Ohio State University. The mission of BuckeyeThon is to create awareness and raise funds for children with cancer. Last year, BuckeyeThon raised $1,704,184.19 to support their mission! Nina was also a very active member of the Corral for the Kids Club while a student at DeSales, which also raises awareness and funds for pediatric cancer.
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In Memoriam
- Eternal rest, grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Kyle Richardson, class of 2007, passed away on April 12, 2019.
Ed Ewing, honorary alumnus and avid school supporter, passed away on April 13, 2019.
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A highlight on current SFD teachers, coaches and students.
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We are ecstatic about the spring temperatures which bring sports fans out to enjoy beautiful evenings on the school's campus supporting our Stallions in Track & Field, Lacrosse, Softball, Baseball, and Tennis! With all of these spring sports (plus Boys Volleyball taking place in the gym), we decided to spotlight the tremendous efforts of our Athletic Department, specifically
our Assistant Athletic Director, Arius Cook, class of 2013.
During high school, he was the manager for the football and basketball programs all four years, and the statistician for Baseball his junior and senior year. It was during these years that he discovered his passion for sports and realized that he wanted to have a career that complimented this. He attended The Ohio State University where he studied Sports Management. During college he continued to work with the Stallion Football program and maintained a vital role with the SFD Athletic Department, which eventually led him to become the Assistant Athletic Director at his Alma mater in 2017.
Arius spends most of his time here at the school, and says that his evening duties have become the most enjoyable time of his day; specifically, during football season which is his favorite sport to watch. We are so grateful for the time and talent that he offers, not only to Stallion Athletics, but our entire school community. Be sure to stop and meet Arius if you see him at any of our Spring athletic activities.
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The Stallion Challenge
Last week we sent an email to all our alumni announcing the kickoff of the Stallion Challenge! In case you missed it, here's a recap:
The Stallion Challenge is the final push in our 2018-19 Annual Giving. There is definitely strength in numbers, and with over 10,000 SFD alumni we have the ability to ensure that St. Francis DeSales High School will continue to be an amazing place for our students and those that follow. Once a Stallion, forever a Stallion!
Take part in the Stallion Challenge, a friendly rivalry — class vs. class! The winning class will be determined on dollars raised per class. All gifts are tax deductible.
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Class of 1994 Reunion
When: July 13, 2019 beginning at 6 PM
Class of 1974 Reunion
When: September 21, 2019 from 5 PM to 11:30 PM
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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1969 to Lead Procession at Graduation
The Class of 1969 is invited to gather at their Alma mater on Saturday, June 1st for the 2019 SFD Commencement Ceremony. Classmates will enjoy a continental breakfast beginning at 7:45am in the school's Franciscan Center, before leading 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.
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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 and additional details coming soon!
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Spiritual Reflection
Lord Jesus, ever present at our table, grant that we may receive a share of the great love that Mary had for you and, through humble service to the poor, may we encounter you, face to holy face. We ask this through your name, as you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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