A Special Welcome to Our 216 New Alumni!
Congratulations to the Saint Francis DeSales Class of 2022! Our SFD alumni grew by 216 new members last weekend. To view photos of our Baccalaureate and Graduation celebrations, please visit our school's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts, plus check out the Class of 2022 webpage at www.sfdstallions.org/class-of-2022 to see where these outstanding students will be headed next fall (get a sneak peek from the Senior Map below). |
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Baccalaureate Mass
The Class of 2022 celebrated their Baccalaureate Mass at St. Paul The Apostle Church. We were blessed to have SFD alumni Deacon Mickey Hawkins '66 from St. Paul and Deacon Carl Calcara '76 from St. John Neumann join us!
After Mass, the annual Legacy photo was taken, which included SFD alumni parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins of the graduates. Watch for another copy of this group photo in the next issue of The Mighty Pen.
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Graduation Day
We welcomed back members of the Class of 1972 to lead the Class of 2022 into Alumni Stadium for the Fifty-Ninth commencement ceremony. The Class of 1972 is celebrating their 50th anniversary of their graduation this year!
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Brian Asamoah '18 was drafted in the third round of the NFL Draft as the 66th pick by the Minnesota Vikings. Congratulations Brian, we wish you all the best as you begin your NFL career! |
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Jordan Reeves '20 (second from the left) was sworn in to serve as the Secretary of the Northland Community Council at the Northland Community Awards dinner last month. |
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Joey Velazquez '19 was a Big Ten Champion in both Football and Baseball this school year as a part of the University of Michigan's Football and Baseball teams. |
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The Roy family gathered last weekend in Asheville, NC for a "Sibling Reunion" -- all of whom are proud graduates of St. Francis DeSales High School: (from left to right): Rex '82, John '95, Mark '72, Chris '88, Megyn '76, and Katie '91. |
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Mark Crabtree '82 was recently inducted into the Ohio Central District Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Mark has served as Head Coach at several Central Ohio schools including, Fisher Catholic, St. Charles, and Dublin Coffman. Most recently, he returned to his Alma Mater serving as the team's Offensive Coordinator. Congratulations Mark on your achievement! |
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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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Welcome to the Family!
Alumni Birth Announcements
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Congratulations to alumna Courtney (Sharritts) Hooper '09 on the birth of her daughter, Nora Mae. Special shout out to Courtney's mom, SFD teacher Val Sharritts, on the addition of another grandchild to the family. |
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Congratulations to alumni Trent Sheumaker ’06 and Angela (Marinelli) Sheumaker '10 on the birth of their daughter, Rose Beverly. |
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Reunions - Save the Dates!
Class of 2017 Reunion
When: June 18 beginning at 5pm
Where: Harry Buffalo in Westerville (6150 S. Sunbury Rd. Westerville, OH 43081)
All Class Reunion
When: July 9 beginning at 6pm
Where: Abruzzi Club in Westerville (273 Hanawalt Dr. Westerville, OH 43081)
Note: The Class of 1982 will also be celebrating their 40th reunion at this event and will have a designated area to gather.
Class of 1972 Reunion
When: August 6 beginning at 5:30pm
Where: Grizzlybird Brewery in Westerville (5901 Chandler Ct. Westerville 43082)
Class of 2002 Reunion
When: August 20 from 6pm - 9pm
Where: Nocterra Brewing Company in Powell (41 Depot St. Powell, OH 43065)
Please contact Sarah Evans, Director of Alumni, Events and Family Engagement, at sevans@desales.co with the date of your next class reunion, or for assistance in getting the planning process started! |
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10 Year Anniversary of 2012 Baseball State Championship
After a Varsity Baseball game this spring, coaches and players from the 2012 State Championship team gathered on campus on the occasion of their 10th Anniversary. This team won back to back state titles, in 2011 and 2012. Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach commented, "This is such a special group of young men and coaches. It was great to be reunited with all of them once again.”
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Boys Lacrosse Alumni Night and 2012 State Championship Team Recognition
The Boys Lacrosse program held an Alumni Night and recognition ceremony for the 2012 State Championship team this spring as well. The team finished the 2012 season with a 17-1 record and numerous team accolades, including: Ohio Attackman of the year, Ohio Specialist of the year, Ohio Defenseman of the year, Ohio Goalie of the year and Ohio Coach of the year.
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Have You Connected Yet?
Stallions Connect is for you -- our Alumni -- and features exclusive content like Class Notes, Alumni and Business Directories, Class Yearbooks, “Flashback Friday Features” and much, much more. Users will also be able to stay up to date on current news and events. Signing up for Stallions Connect is super easy and takes just a moment. Our alumni have over sixty years of terrific history to celebrate and share. Share yours today on Stallions Connect! Click here to get started. |
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Next Steps and Beyond
As a part of our Be The Light Campus Master Plan, we look forward to the important campus beautification projects planned for this summer. The strong relationships we are blessed to have with many of our strategic business partners has put us into a position to complete projects that have the greatest impact on our students and families in a fiscally responsible manner.
- As a complement to the recently completed Stallion Way, a large percentage of our surface drives and parking lots will be repaved and restored.
- Fencing as old as the school will be replaced with new fencing throughout much of the areas most visible to our students and guests. Safety and security will be improved by this update.
- New concrete curbing and sidewalks will be installed to replace areas needing attention.
- More efficient heating and cooling system will be installed to service the cafeteria. This update will service a space that is used every day by all of our students.
These projects will positively impact our school environment, create a better aesthetic and functional element, and serve as an investment in both our current and future Stallions. Also a part of the Be The Light Master Plan, Franciscan Loop for student pick up and drop off along with additional heating and cooling systems continue to work through the engineering, approval, and funding process. If you have any questions on these projects or the Be The Light Master Plan, please contact Tim Jewett at jewett@desales.co or 614-267-7808. |
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In Memoriam Eternal rest, grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Judy (Spicer) Kirn, Class of 1985 April 8, 2022
David Roberts, Class of 1980 April 20, 2022
Delbert Hoppes, Class of 1971 April 21, 2022
Benita Basich, Class of 1974 May 11, 2022
Andrew Bertrand, Class of 1996 May 22, 2022
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Spiritual Reflection
Lord Jesus, you prayed for the mercy shown by the Father, and promised to protect us so that we may be one as you and the Father are one. Look not at our faults and failures, and grant us your forgiveness and your mercy. Give us strength to call upon you, and may we all be one in faith, service, courage, and truth.
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