Stallions in the Spotlight


The Boys Lacrosse program had a great turnout for their annual Alumni game. It was wonderful to see so many alums and a fun way to send off the recent 2018 grads. See our open invitation to the Boys Lacrosse State Championship Celebration Ceremony in the 'Upcoming Events' section below.

Kelly Barcza-Renner '01 and her mom, Mary, attended the Bishop's Golf Classic Reception this past Sunday to award two students the Donald Barcza Memorial Scholarship in honor of her dad. St. Francis DeSales s
ophomore Amanda Pancake received one of the two $2,500 scholarships.






October will mark two years that Rogan Hoefer '12 has spent teaching English as a second language in Thailand. She started in northern Thailand in a rural region called Isan, and have since moved to Bangkok. Rogan has taught children of every age, as well as mature students from twenty years old to sixty. Currently, she works at a private international school based in central Bangkok. Outside of teaching, most of her time is spent exploring the city, trying new foods, and island hopping on the weekends!

The fifth annual Lennon Loop 5K/10K/1 mile family fun walk on July 22nd gave us a chance to come together this summer to celebrate and remember our beloved teacher, coach, colleague, and friend, Bob Lennon. While the weather threatened to make a soggy race day for the Lennon Loop, it turned out to be a wonderful morning to run! The Lennon Loop helps to fund four $1500 scholarships (awarded annually) in Bob's honor. This years' scholarship winners include: Isabella Marino, Becca Roberts, Isabelle Bangert, and Tamzyn Ordonez. Special thanks to all the race participants this year - over 470 people came out to share a beautiful day, cheer each other on, and share a story or two about Mr. Lennon.


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Upcoming Events

Boys Lacrosse State Championship Celebration Ceremony
When: Tuesday, August 14 at 6pm
Where: SFD Gymnasium
We invite you to join the 2018 St. Francis DeSales High School Boys Lacrosse Division II State Championship team as we celebrate their accomplishments from this past season. All are welcome! 

Stallion Golf Outing 
When:  Sunday, August 19
Check-in 12:30 p.m.
Shotgun Start 1:30 p.m.
Where:  New Albany Links Golf Course
The fee is $100 for an individual golfer and $400 for a foursome.  Fee includes: 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, drink tickets, dinner, gift bags for each golfer, and a chance to win fabulous prizes. 
Class Reunions

Class of 1998 Reunion 
When: August 4 beginning at 7pm
Where: Big Walnut Grill 
$20 cash at the door covers heavy apps and non-alcoholic beverages.
For more information, visit the  Class of 1998 Facebook page by clicking here, or email Laura (Reither) Hartman at scottandlaura98@gmail.com.

Class of 1973 Reunion
When: August 11, beginning at 3pm
Where: Italian Abruzzi Club (273 Hanawalt Rd, Westerville, OH 43081) 
Cost: $30 for those who would like dinner, which includes food, beer and wine. Please send payment in advance to Louise Mnich Fleming,  57 Valley Run Dr, Powell, Ohio 43065.
*There will be an additional mixer at  6:30pm on  Friday night (8/10) at Harry Buffalo's ( 6150 South Sunbury Rd. in Westerville  ).
Please contact Chris Schafer at  chrisjmschafer@gmail.com or  740-407-0167 with questions. 

Class of 1988 Reunion
When: August 18 from 6pm to 11pm
Where: Harry Buffalo's, (6150 S. Sunbury Road, Westerville, OH 43081
Cost: $17.50/person will include food and soda.  Cash bar will be available in our private space.
RSVP: Michael Huiss: mp.huey@yahoo.com
Visit the Class of 1988 Facebook page for more information  or call Michael Huiss at (704) 771-0453.

Class of 1968 Reunion
When: September 21
Pre-Reunion "Mixer" at Giammarco's (6030 Chandler Ct, Westerville, OH)
When: September 22
Cocktails and Dinner at Villa Milano Banquet Center (1630 Schrock Rd, Columbus, OH)
Reunion details can be found on the  Columbus DeSales Class of 1968 Reunion Facebook Page.
NOTE: If you have a  a clear, clean copy of the class of 1968 composite graduation  photograph, please contact  Pat Walden Sellers at sellerp579@yahoo.com.

Class of 2008 Reunion
When: November 21 from 6pm-10pm
Where: Land-Grant Brewing Company
For more information, or to RSVP, visit the Class of 2008 Facebook page at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1544064732280139 .


The Columbus Dispatch's 2018 CBUS Top Picks polls are open! Nominate ST. FRANCIS DESALES HIGH SCHOOL in the Best Private School category (under Kids & Education), and help us move on to the final voting round in October. Did you know: SFDHS was named Top Pick in 2016 and 2017. Let's make it a three-peat!

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Daily Reflection 

O Holy Ghost, divine Spirit of light and love, I consecrate to Thee my understanding, my heart and my will, my whole being for time and for eternity. May my understanding be always obedient to Thy heavenly inspirations and the teachings of the holy Catholic Church, of which Thou art the infallible Guide; may my heart be ever inflamed with love of God and of my neighbor; may my will be ever conformed to the divine will, and may my whole life be a faithful following of the life and virtues of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to whom with the Father and Thee be honor and glory for ever. Amen.
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