Cheers to a Great Event!
Friends in the Courtyard Wine Tasting and Auction ~ The Social Event of the Year is happening on Saturday, October 16.
Purchase your tickets by this Sunday, October 3 for us to meet vendor deadlines. It's been 735 days since we've raised our glasses and shared a toast to support our students at Friends in the Courtyard, so we hope you will join us!
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Pick the event package that's just right for you!
The evening includes an Italian feast catered by Carfagna's, amazing desserts by d.lish bake shoppe, and wine and beer tastings all evening long. Plus you'll have an opportunity to bid on great silent and live auction items. Exciting new additions to the event include a Pick-a-Prize table, premium tastings of select wine and ultra select bourbon, and a chance to win $10,000!
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Win $10,000!
Student-athletes are not selling individual tickets this year. ANYONE can buy a raffle ticket ONLINE. You can also buy it as part of your Friends in the Courtyard Ticket/Sponsorship Package. All raffle proceeds will continue to benefit our Athletic Department.
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Welcome Home
It was wonderful to welcome home our alumni last month at the Traditions Mass and Breakfast and Homecoming game. Tradition never graduates.
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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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Cool to Be a Stallion!
As we settle in to the school year, we’re blessed to experience a transformation in how our students learn each day. The impact of the new HVAC system on our students and faculty has been profound, and we are fortunate to have an outstanding partnership with ElitAire LLC who assisted with this terrific update. Matt Beecroft, a Principal at ElitAire and a 1988 alumnus of St. Francis DeSales High School, was instrumental in helping DeSales execute a plan that added a tremendous amount of new infrastructure to heat and cool our building. With Matt’s leadership and coordination, we were able to complete our project on time and on budget.
We extend a special thank you to Matt and his wife, Keli neé Jenkins ‘88, who have been an integral part of our Stallion community and impactful leaders in their support, while sending Connor ‘16, Kathryn ‘18, and Jack ‘20 to DeSales.
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Two of our Stallions share a note of gratitude |
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When I heard we were getting air conditioning, I was so happy! I can focus more in my classes and it definitely makes learning easier on hot days. Thank you to all those who helped make this possible!
~Will Djedje '22
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It's really nice to have a constant temperature throughout the day; the addition of the new HVAC has made such a difference for the students and teachers. Plus the air purification system that is part of this upgrade is keeping us healthier, and for that, I am very grateful. ~Mrs. Pina, Math Teacher |
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Be The Light Continues to Shine
Throughout the history of St. Francis DeSales High School, we’ve been blessed to realize many great updates that enhance the student experience and strengthen learning opportunities. We will continue to keep the projects outlined in our Be The Light campus master plan at the forefront of our efforts. This comprehensive vision has a direct impact on our facilities, our programs and most importantly on our students and how they learn.
All of these updates are made possible with the generous support of donors like you. We need your help to ensure we can continue to create opportunities for our students. For more information on how to invest in the future of St. Francis DeSales High School, please contact Tim Jewett, Director of Advancement, at jewett@desales.co. |
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Members of the Class of 1986 had a great time celebrating their 35th reunion last month, making it a weekend celebration, gathering at Gabby's on Friday night and Harry Buffalo's on Saturday night. |
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The Class of 2001 had a great turnout celebrating 20 years with about 100 guests. They are already excited to start planning their 25th reunion! Thanks to all who attended and helped plan. |
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30th Reunion + 1
Who: Class of 1990
When: Saturday, October 16 from 7pm to 10pm
Where: Fado Pub and Kitchen (6652 Riverside Drive, Dublin, 43017). Free parking is available in the Longshore and Mooney Street Garages at Bridge Park.
Cost: $45 per person. Note: The final count deadline is 5 days before the event.
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Columbus Italian Festival
We wish all our alumni who are involved in the Columbus Italian Festival next weekend (October 8th, 9th and 10th at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church) much success! The organizers are looking for volunteers (students and adults) to help with set up for the event on Thursday, October 7 beginning at 4:00 pm. If you are interested and available, please contact Antonella Iacobone at iacobone@desales.co. |
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In Memoriam Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Jim Bray, former SFD Latin Teacher and the school’s first Guidance Counselor, passed away on September 3, 2021.
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Spiritual Reflection
Lord Jesus, thank you for your patience with us. We are so slow—or maybe even unwilling—to believe that your way is the only way to peace and wholeness, both for ourselves and for our world. We’ve heard the Gospel so many times; we are aware of all our blessings, mostly undeserved; we are aware of how you protect us and care for us. Still we dither. Jesus, please give us the grace of actually wanting to follow you. Amen.
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