April 9, 2019
Stallion Challenge
In last Friday's Report Card envelope you received a Stallion Challenge flier. The Stallion Challenge is the final push in our 2018-19 Annual Giving. Take part in this friendly rivalry — class vs. class! The winning class will be determined on dollars raised per class.
Stallions in the Spotlight
Over spring break junior Jordan Reeves had the opportunity to shadow Representative Carfagna, a SFD alum and the chair of the Finance Subcommittee on Higher Education. Due to the timing of Jordan's visit - with members of the House and Senate focusing on the state budget - Jordan learned a lot about the Ohio budget and met many different people at a committee hearing where the House, Senate, Treasurer's Office and State Auditor testified.
A special thanks to local artist Bryan Moss for stopping by Mrs. Aumiller's Drawing II, III, and Honors Senior Seminar Art Portfolio classes. At the age of 17, Moss started working professionally on storyboards and comics, and his commercial clients include Cirque Du Soleil, Marvel Comics and Upper Deck.
Students and staff participated in our 2nd Blood Drive of the year last week, supporting the efforts of the American Red Cross. We were able to donate 58 units! Great job to student coordinators Greta Cargin and Liz Renken for organizing and running such a successful drive.
Students enjoyed hearing from Fr. Thomas Blau, an itinerant preacher for the Diocese of Columbus, speak about vocations.
Congratulations to senior Justin King for being named the Rotary Club of Westerville's Student of the Month for April. Justin is active in the Young Life Youth Group and Corral for the Kids Club. He is also a member of the National Honor Society and the Italian National Honor Society. He plans to study Computer Science Engineering in college.
Members of the Italian National Honor Society volunteered at the Columbus Homeless Foundation over the weekend. They helped to sort food and groceries and to prepare Easter meals for local homeless families. 
The Little Theatre was filled this past Sunday with kids of all ages for the Beauty and the Beast Sing-a-long, an event organized by the Drama Department. Kids had the opportunity to sing with the cast, have their photos taken with the actors and actresses, and enjoy craft stations. Everyone walked away from this fun afternoon feeling like a prince or princess!
ATTN: Senior Parents!
Please send a copy (or we can copy) each and every college scholarship letter your student receives to the Guidance office. The scholarships will be noted under your child’s name in our graduation program. Thank you in advance!
Upcoming Events
Spring Drive
When: April 8 - 17

Senior Open Lunch
When: April 10
Where: Easton Town Center

College Athletic Commitment Celebration
When: April 10 at 3:15pm
Where: SFD Gymnasium with reception in Cafeteria
Congratulations to the following student-athletes who will continue to compete at the collegiate level: Connor Thune (Lacrosse - Otterbein University), Katie Zaremba (Volleyball - The Catholic University of America), Lexi Hall (Volleyball and Track & Field - Muskingum University), Gabrielle Elliott (Basketball - Denison University), Thomas Sauer (Baseball - Heidelberg University) Dylan McKinney (Football - Heidelberg University), Julia Anderson (Soccer - Siena Heights University), Angelo Ricci (Track and Field - Denison University), Aaron Kauser (Baseball - Capital University), Caden Zellner (Track and Field - Wittenberg), Ian McCandlish (Track and Field - Wittenberg), Nicholas Fuchs (Soccer - Mount Union University), Lainey McGonigle (Volleyball - Alderson Broaddus University), Colin Doyle (Baseball - University of Akron), and Josh Conroy (Soccer - Otterbein University).

Street Smarts Training
When: April 10 from 6pm to 8pm
Where: Martin de Porres Center (2330 Airport Dr.)
The goal of Street Smart is to provide current and up-to-date narcotics information on trends, terminology, paraphernalia, and physiological effects to those individuals who deal with today's youth on a daily basis. Contact the Martin de Porres Center at (614) 416-1910 with questions.

Mothers Club Meeting
When: April 10 at 6:30pm
Where: Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern (4062 Gramercy St.)

Spring Musical - Beauty and the Beast
When: April 12 (7pm), April 13 (7pm), and April 14 (3pm)
Where: Little Theatre
Tickets are $12; all reserved seating. Tickets are on sale during lunch periods (10:20am-12:45pm) or contact Director Lori Arnett at arnett@desales.co.

Maria's Message Assembly
When: April 16
The student body will hear from 10TV's Dom Tiberi about the seriousness of distracted driving.

Easter Break
When: April 18 - April 22

Grandparents Breakfast and Mass (for Students with Last Names M-Z)
When: April 26 beginning at 8:30am
Where: Cafeteria (breakfast)/Gymnasium (mass)

Mattress Sale
When: April 27 from 10am to 5pm
Where: SFD Gymnasium

Save the Date!
SFD Dance Team Tryouts
When: May 6-9 from 3:30pm-5pm
Where: Band Room
The SFD Dance Team performs before and during football games with the SFD Marching Band. Dance experience is recommended, but not required. Tryouts will consist of learning one dance routine that includes typical dance moves performed by the dance team. Questions: Contact Coach Christy at christymuhoberac@hotmail.com or Coach Megan at megan.polk17@gmail.com.
As parents and educators, when it comes to drug and alcohol messaging, it is important to take advantage of teachable moments with our youth. One of those ideal moments to strike up a conversation is just around the corner—April 20th. Click the button above to read more.
Spiritual Reflection
Father, Jesus your Son proclaimed your reign and embodied it in his intimacy with you and his generous self-sacrificing life. Be with us in our Lenten pilgrimage of faith. May our prayer, fasting, and repentance draw us ever more deeply into Christ’s example of oneness with you and kind attentiveness to others. Amen.