Stallions in the Spotlight

AP Track English II students Rosy Zarcone, Casey Koller, Grace Ettenhofer, and Sophia Gersper are published! Their letters to editors were featured in the Columbus Dispatch. Students were invited to write letters on Catholic social justice issues such as care for creation and the right to life. Over 25 students submitted with 4 being published. These students are a testament to the power of advocacy and using their voices for the greater good and care for the community.


Members of the St. Vincent dePaul Club celebrated Christmas with "sweet service" last Tuesday after school.  Vincentians enjoyed Christmas music, warm cookies, and hot chocolate while working on a service project.  Club members made six hand-tied blankets which will be distributed to the homeless in Columbus. 



Congratulations to senior Kathleen Keating for being named the Rotary Club of Westerville December Student of the Month. Kathleen has a 4.4 GPA, likes to study Chemistry and Biology, and serves on the Leadership Team for Corral for the Kids Club. She is a National Honor Society Council Member and is active in the Italian Club.  She is also a varsity rower for the Westerville Rowing Club.  When she attends college next year, Kathleen plans to major in Biochemistry.

Congratulations to senior Matthew Gabriel for earning his Eagle Scout award.  His Eagle Scout project consisted of installing bike racks at our school. It took a lot of communication and coordination between multiple people, including Mr. Garrick, Mr. Ball and the maintenance crew. Thanks to Matthew's hard work, new bike racks were installed over the summer. 




Senior Anthony Nguyen was one of 30 students (from 72 Ohio Catholic schools) who received a $1,000 scholarship from the Ohio Knights of Columbus.






SFD Student Council members sponsored a Candlelight Prayer Service on the Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception. 





Early on Saturday morning, the SFD Baseball team assisted the  Charity Newsies  by helping load their trucks for delivery. Each year,  Charity Newsies  hit the streets, selling special editions of the Columbus Dispatch, with 100% of the proceeds being used towards purchasing new school clothes for children in Franklin County.


Members of our Parent Advisory Board stopped by the school last Thursday to serve ice cream in celebration of Saint Nicholas Day!






Students from St. Francis DeSales, St. Anthony, and St. Matthias shared their beautiful voices last Monday at our annual Christmas Choir concert. 






The Italian IV and Italian IV AP classes spent time with Mr. Park's fourth grade class at St. Matthias this morning celebrating an Italian Christmas party. Students were taught Italian customs and had Italian Christmas snacks. 
Why We Serve
Upcoming Events

Christmas Band Concert
When: December 12 beginning at 7:30pm  
Where: Gymnasium
Performing that evening will be the DeSales Concert Band, DeSales String Ensemble, DeSales Purple Jazz Band, Stallion Jazz Band, as well as 5th Grade and Junior High Bands from St. Anthony School, St. James the Less School, St. Matthias School and St. Paul School. Admission is free. 

Advent Reconciliation Services
When: December 13 during lunch periods

Senior Make-Up Yearbook Pictures
When: December 13 during lunch periods
Where: Franciscan Center

Poetry Out Loud Competition
When: December 13 beginning at 3:30pm
Where: SFDHS Little Theatre
All are welcome, and admission is free!

Red and Green Dress Down Day
When: December 14
$2 donation to dress down, with proceeds benefitting the Holiday Blessings program and Haitian Christmas. Also, don't forget to bring an extra $1 to have your picture taken with Santa that day during your lunch period. 

Eucharistic Adoration
When: December 14
Parents, alumni and friends are invited to sign up to pray for an hour or two before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in the St. Francis DeSales High School chapel. To sign up or learn more about this wonderful opportunity,  please click here . 

First Semester Finals
When: December 17-20
Dismissal at 1:30pm on December 17; dismissal at 1pm December 18-20
PARENTS OF SFD ALUMNI:  To view issues of our Alumni Weekly DeTales, click here.
Holiday Give
With the Christmas holiday approaching quickly and the season of gift giving upon us, we hope you will consider a gift to the students of St. Francis DeSales High School.  Your gift makes it possible for the school to immediately act on programs and opportunities, including faith life, advancing technology, scholarships, co-curricular programs, and improvements to our campus.  Make a tax-deductible gift of any size prior to December 31! 

 Click here to donate online. 

May the spirit of this peaceful Christmas season touch your heart and bring you joy.
Daily Reflection 

This Advent, Lord, come to the manger of my heart.
Fill me with Your presence from the very start.
As I prepare for the holidays and gifts to be given,
Remind me of the gift You gave when You sent Your Son from Heaven.

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