September 15, 2019
Shout-Out from Amy
Homecoming is an occasion to catch up with old friends, see what’s new on campus, and join special celebrations that will amplify the deep pride and connection of the Stallion Nation.  

This weekend, we are honored to welcome all Stallion Alumni to campus for our annual Fall Homecoming. The tradition begins Friday morning with Mass at 7:00 am, which will be sponsored by our Fall sports teams and clubs. Immediately following, we will host breakfast for our Alumni and students in the cafeteria. That evening, our Alumni Board and Council will be hosting a tailgate beginning at 6:15 pm in the North End Zone, which will include food, drinks, prizes and kids activities. We hope you will come out and cheer on our Stallions to a Victory!  

Special note for Alumni Band Members: All Band, Dance Team (Drill Team), Flag Corps and Majorette Alumni are invited to join the 2019 St. Francis DeSales Marching Band for a pregame performance on Friday, September 20th.  We will practice at 6pm on the baseball field outfield and then perform at the pregame at 6:45pm. No matter how long it has been since you played, danced or twirled we want you to join us for this fun activity at the September 20th Homecoming game.

Connecting the past, strengthening the present, and promoting the future, 
Amy Faulkner
Director of Alumni and Family Engagement
Stallion Note



Congratulations to our 2019 Stallion Golf Outing winners: Jeff Rhinefrank '92, Brady Mangini '95, Nick Magistrale '92, and Matt D'Orazio '95. Proud of these alumni!
Friends in the Courtyard
Find Out What's New This Year!

Join us on Thursday, September 26 for our annual Friends in the Courtyard Wine Tasting and Auction event. Enjoy fine wines, local brews and an Italian feast catered by Carfagna's! 

New this year
At the event we will feature an ultra-premiere wine tasting table with 10 rare wines to sample. If you choose to stop by this featured table, a $20 donation will be added to your bid number that evening.

Be The Light Town Hall Meeting
We invite you to a town hall meeting to learn more about the Be The Light Campus Master Plan.

When: September 18 at 6pm in the SFD Franciscan Center

Dynamic and Student-Centered
We recently shared a few highlights of the projects that are currently underway on our school campus, including the transformation of two classrooms, providing spaces that are dynamic and student-centered. With the start of a new school year, students are already receiving the benefits of these new learning environments, with still more updates to come! Lighting, flooring, ceilings, walls, whiteboards, and technology are all among the many updates to these inspiring new spaces. Stay tuned for more in the coming weeks!
A Behind the Scenes Look
One of the fantastic design elements of our new classroom modernization is the addition of wood panels that capture the essence of our core identity. Click here to get a behind the scenes look from alumnus Dan Mayer '98, an associate at TRIAD Architects.
Social Gatherings
Traditions Mass and Breakfast
When: September 20 at 7am
Where: SFD Gymnasium and Cafeteria
All alumni are welcome.

Homecoming Game
When: September 20; kickoff at 7pm
Where: Alumni Stadium
Pre-game tailgate begins at 6:15pm, then stay and watch the game from a field-level view in the Alumni Tent!

Class of 1969 Reunion
When: September 20 and 21
Where: Harry Buffalo's on Friday beginning at 7pm ($5 cover begins at 7pm; free if you arrive before 7pm)
Old Bag of Nails in Westerville on Saturday beginning at 7pm ($40 per person)

Class of 1974 Reunion
When: September 21 beginning at 5pm
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

Friends in the Courtyard
When: September 26 beginning at 6:30pm
Where: SFD Gymnasium

Friends of the Poor Walk/Run
When: September 28 at 9am
Where: SFD Alumni Stadium
Your participation, by running or walking will benefit the ministries of the Society of St Vincent de Paul Diocesan Council of Columbus (SVDP) and its 61 parish-based conferences in the 23-counties of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus. To learn more about the event and to register,  please click here.

Class of 1999 Reunion
When: September 28 at 6pm
Where: Pins Mechanical - Downtown
Food trucks onsite; cash bar.

Class of 1979 Reunion
When: October 5 beginning at 5pm
Where: Miller's Ale House on Olentangy River Road
Contact Sandy Corwin at gto613@aol.com with questions and to RSVP.
Please join the St Francis DeSales Class of '79 on Facebook for all updates.

Class of 2009 Reunion
When: November 27 beginning at 7pm
Where: Land-Grant Brewing Company
Contact Alex Tresoline at atresoline@gmail.com .

Save the Date Class of 1970 Reunion!
When: August 15, 2020
Where: St. Francis DeSales High School
Memorial prayer service, school tour, dinner and dancing! The Class of 1970 Reunion Committee is gathering graduates' contact information and finalizing specific arrangements. To ensure that you receive all the details, please provide your email or confirm your email address and phone number with Barbara Friedemann Knapp at mimiknapp26@gmail.com .
Special Announcements
SFD Fishing Club Request

The DeSales Fishing Club is looking for some new private ponds to fish for their tournaments for the 2019-2020 school year. If anyone knows of a location with good fishing for any species that we would have permission to "catch and release" fish, and that is within an hours drive of the school, please contact Greg Zacharias (club advisor) at zachariasg@desales.co. Thank you!
Bocce Tournament to Benefit SFD Scholarship

What: 1st Annual Joey Sansone Memorial Bocce Tournament
When: October 19 from 2pm to 9pm
Where: Abruzzi Club


Proceeds from this event go to the Joey Sansone Memorial Scholarship at St. Francis DeSales High School.

Spiritual Reflection

Christ our Teacher, you invite us to give our whole selves to you, not holding any part back. Give us the grace to remove anything in our lives that holds us back from giving ourselves to you in trust and love. Help us overcome the obstacles to grace that exist within and around us, that we might be wholly one with you. And help us to support and encourage others as they seek to follow you more fully. Amen. 
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