Thanks to You - Our Wishes Came True!
Our alumni, parents and parents of alumni came up big for our teams and clubs. The inaugural Stallion WishBook, held March 1st to 14th, was a tremendous success! With so many challenges in the last year for our students, we are blessed to have your support. In just two weeks, over 400 gestures of kindness were offered to our co-curricular programs.
Below are some of the awesome achievements which will benefit our students:
- 22 programs received donation support totaling over $40,000.
- 17 of our club programs received donation support.
- The SFD Marching Band fully funded the purchase of new rain coats to replace their tired coats they wore for almost twenty years.
- The SFD Football program funded the purchase of new equipment, including pop-up blocking and tackling dummies.
- Girls Lacrosse received funding support from 31 individuals.
- Boys Lacrosse funded new shooting shirts.
- Boys Soccer funded four different uniform projects.
- Girls Soccer funded all of their requests, including equipment and new game shelters.
- Softball received generous support and new infield tarps.
Some of our supporters have shared that they may have missed out on the chance to help our students in their co-curricular pursuits. If you would like to help, you can still do so by clicking here. Write WishBook and the program you want to support in the comment section. You can also email jewett@desales.co with any questions. Thank you for your generosity! |
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Class of 1970 50th Reunion + 1
A message from the Class of 1970 Reunion Committee
The Pandemic of 2020 forced us to postpone our 50th Class Reunion last year, but we are now hopeful that we can reschedule it for this year. This is your “Save the Date" so please mark your calendars and plan to be at the Reunion. Complete details will be sent to you as soon as they are finalized. We are asking that you spread the word throughout the class using all available means, including social media. We want all classmates to attend this reunion celebration.
Date: Saturday, August 14, 2021
Location: St. Francis DeSales High School, 4212 Karl Road, Columbus, OH 43224
Please Note - It is critically important that you let us know as soon as possible your intentions of attending. An accurate head count is very important as we are working on the specifics of food, invited guests, decorations, etc. Please respond to any of our classmates listed below. We are planning to follow all the Covid-19 protocols including masks and social distancing guidelines to have a very safe and enjoyable event for all.
Contacts:
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Final Four Bound
Our Varsity Boys Basketball team is headed to the Division II State Final Four after their 58-44 win over Meadowbrook. The Stallions will play Chaminade-Julienne at the University of Dayton Arena on Saturday, March 20 at 11:00am.
If you would like to attend, below is information on how to purchase tickets:
- Go to www.ohsaa.org/tickets
- Click "Boys Basketball"
- Find our game and click "Get Tickets"
- Click "Have a Passcode"
- Enter - Q5FWXY
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More Championship News
Congratulations to junior swimmer Brady McInerney on winning the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP in the 100 freestyle and also finishing 4th in the state in the 200 freestyle. Brady becomes the 4th Stallion to win a state title for the Boys Swim program, and the school’s 80th Individual State Champ! He also earned First Team All-Ohio honors for the third time. Brady will continue his swimming career at the University of Kentucky.
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Another SFD State Champion was named when senior Monserrat Tlahuel-Flores won Ohio’s 16th annual Poetry Out Loud (POL) State Finals competition. Monserrat, who is the school's first POL State Champion, will compete virtually in the National Finals in May, competing for a $20,000 cash prize. |
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Also, a special shoutout to freshman Max Shulaw on placing 4th at the OHSAA wrestling state championship! Max finished his freshman season 27-4. We are very excited for Max and what the future holds. Go Stallions! |
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Men and Women of DeSales Mass and Speaker
All members of the St. Francis DeSales High School community are welcome to attend the Men and Women of DeSales Mass on March 27 beginning at 9am. After celebrating Mass, all in attendance will hear from a keynote speaker. Note: during mass we will take a collection for Holy Family Soup Kitchen. The event is free, but an RSVP is required. Register Here! |
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Shoutout to alums and current Penn State students Grace Waldren and Chris Stoll for helping raise money for Penn State Thon, which benefits the fight against pediatric cancer. Chris was one of the football players that represented the team at the virtual Pep Rally and Grace was the social media co-captain this year for the whole event, which raised over 10 million dollars! |
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Share Your Story!
Have you recently had a child, tied the knot, moved, been promoted at work or recognized by a peer group with a special honor? We want to know about it and so do your fellow alums!
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In Memoriam Eternal rest, grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Mark Zimmer, class of 1979, passed away on February 16, 2021.
Thomas "Pete" Marshman, class of 1969, passed away on February 21, 2021.
Betsy (Price) Hathaway, class of 1970, passed away on March 5, 2021.
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Spiritual Reflection
Lord, hear those who call out for healing of body, mind, and spirit. May we unite with the sufferings of our brothers and sisters as they call out for your healing. Amen.
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