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DeSales is on LinkedIn!
The "Stallion Network " is a searchable group of alumni on the LinkedIn professional network who have agreed to help fellow alumni with career advice and information as well as serve as a networking outlet.  
By clicking on the logo above, you can join the "Stallion Network"  group! 
2011 Yearbooks Have Arrived! 
Stop by the main office during regular school hours to pick up your copy.  Did you forget to order a yearbook last year?  Additional copies are available in the main office for $55.00 
There are limited amounts of several other years yearbooks available as well (call to check!)
2010, 2009: $55
2008-2001: $50
2000 and earlier: $35 
Congratulations  to all of our fall sports teams on outstanding seasons! 
Girls Soccer
STATE CHAMPIONS
Boys Soccer
STATE SEMI-FINALISTS
Vollyball
REGINAL RUNNER-UP
Football
REGIONAL SEMI-FINALISTS
Cross Country
PETE RYAN FINISHED 16TH IN THE STATE CC MEET
Girls Tennis
MY LINH LY FINISHED 3RD IN THE STATE
Boys Golf
DANNY HELIN QUALIFIED FOR THE STATE TOURNAMENT 
   Fill That Bus!  Once again, the DeSales community is coming together for our annual canned food drive, benefiting St. Stevens Community House.  The drive takes place Tuesday, November 29th-Friday, November 2nd.  Canned goods can be dropped off in the main office between 7:30am-3:30pm.  Items may be left next to the doors on the north side of the building outside of those hours.  Our neighbors at St. Matthias are assisting with the drive and canned goods may be turned in there during the same time.  Thank you for helping us reach our goal of 30,000 cans!    
Alumni Veterans    
DeSales is compiling a list of all alumni, parents, past parents, former students and other members of the DeSales community who have served, or are serving in the military.  Please send your name, gradutation year, branch of service and dates of service to the Alumni Relations Office at cherr@cdeducation.org.  

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We Want Your Input!
We love seeing DeSales alumni in attendance at different school function and participating in various school activities.  Please take a minute to fill out this short survey.  Your opinion is important to us!  
Spirit Shop Now Online!
Shop from the convenience of home 24/7! Start thinking about making this a "Purple Christmas"!  You have the option to pick up your order in the store and save on shipping costs, or we will ship your order direct to your home.  The direct link to the online store is: http://www.sfdspiritshop.com/.  You may also get there by clicking on the Spirit Shop link on the school web page and then click on the link to the online store at the top of the Spirit Shop page. 
 2011-2012 Annual Fund

 "Investing in a Champion" Annual Fund Campaign is underway for this year.  In November, you received your Annual Fund letter in the mail.  The school is dependent upon a strong partnership with its alumni, parents, faculty, staff, parents of alumni, and friends.  The Annual Fund is one of the school's most essential resources because it supports every student.  Tuition does not cover the full cost of a DeSales education.  Gifts to the Annual Fund create an essential bridge between tuition revenue and the actual cost of a DeSales education. 

 Your gift to the annual fund helps ensure that our students and future students can experience a St. Francis DeSales High School education and share in the SFDHS dream.   Gifts to the Annual Fund are tax-deductible and are recognized in the Annual Report.  To make your secure gift on-line, please click here.

P.S. You will be receiving a second "Investing in a Champion" Annual Fund brochure in the mail due to a printer's error in not sealing the return envelope.  Our apologies for any inconvenience.

Kroger Community Rewards Program 
SFDHS is a member of the Kroger Community Rewards Program.
The program is a very easy way to help earn financial rewards for the school.  If you currently participate in the Kroger Community Rewards Program for SFDHS, you must re-enroll each year to continue earning awards for the school. How? Visit www.Krogercommunityrewards.com to update your Kroger Plus card.  You will be asked to enter the Kroger NPO number assigned for our school; the number is 80191. If you have not yet signed up to participate, please do so by going to the same above address to register your Kroger Plus Card.  The school earns a percentage of all your grocery purchases at Kroger.  Each quarter we receive an average of $1,500 from 103 DeSales community households.  Proceeds generated benefit our academic and co-curricular programs. For additional information, please contact Michele Moriarty at mmoriart@cdeducation.org in
Institutional Advancement.
"3 Murders and it's Only Monday"    Bring the family and watch the DeSales Drama Department  perform "3 Murders and it's Only Monday."  Performances will be held Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20. Show times are 7:00pm both evenings. Tickets are $8 and are available beginning November 14 during all lunch periods, (10:20am-12:40pm) and at the door.  All tickets are reserved seating. For questions, please contact Theater Director, Lori Arnett, at  larnett@cdeducation.org. 
Little Theatre Dedication 
On Saturday, November 19th, immediately following the Fall Drama Production, Principal Garrick will honor Mrs. Jackie Messerschmitt by renaming the DeSales Little Theatre after her.  Jackie worked at DeSales as a Teacher,  Assistant Principal and Head Theater Director for 27 years before retiring last spring.  A wine and cheese reception will be held at the school beginning at 6pm, prior to the start of the show.  All are invited.  Please RSVP to Colleen Herr at 614-267-7808 ext. 142 or cherr@cdeducation.org by November 14th so we can plan accordingly. 
DeSales' own Warren Ball a Finalist for the Marine Corps Elite Warrior of the Year  
Senior Warren Ball is a finalist for the Marine Corps Elite Warrior of the Year.  The campaign honors the best high school football players in the state.  Fans can vote online for the Marine Corps Elite Warrior of the Year, starting at midnight on Monday, November 14 and ending on Sunday, November 27.  The winner will be announced on Monday, November 28.  Please visit www.TheSportsFlash.com and click on the Marine Corps Elite  
Warrior of the Year link and enter the Ohio site. 
We Want to Hear From You!
Contact the St. Francis DeSales Alumni Association Board to share your thoughts and ideas on DeSales alumni events, fundraisers and communications.  Click here for upcoming Association events. 

President: Charlene Porath '91 ctporath@gmail.com 
Vice President/Treasurer: Linda Vollmer '69  lv2tch85@aol.com

Secretary: Jim Bownas '65  jbownas@lanealton.com

Past President:  Sam Chapman '82 schapman@farmersagent.com