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 | Students in the Spotlight |  | Science teacher Mrs. Hatch nominated sophomore TJ Pannell to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine to be held this summer. TJ has a desire to be a doctor, specifically a Neuroradiologist. TJ will spend 10 days at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He will study medical specialties and primary care with current physicians, meet with patients, explore life as a medical resident and interact with medical professionals from of the nation's top medical centers such as Bennard Mitchall Hospital. TJ will spend his 16th Birthday doing what he loves to do, "learn." TJ has received 100% sponsorship from family and professionals within the community.
Last week, the Marketing class took a field trip to Nationwide Arena to listen to the marketing personnel of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The class heard from three Blue Jackets marketing employees and were given a behind the scene look at Nationwide Arena. All three Blue Jackets employees stressed the importance of internships which can lead to full time employment. A great tip for all our students!
Italian club members attended the opera presentation of Don Giovanni performed by Toronto-based Opera Atelier at the Southern Theater last Sunday. Pictured are senior Renee Landis, junior Angela Patton, and freshmen Gabriella Marino and Iris Hanes. The st udents were accompanied by various family members, as well as faculty members Mr. Ruppel, Ms. Arnett, and Mrs. Iacobone.The performance was very entertaining and the Italian students were able to hear an entire production sung in Italian.
 
Hallmark artist Bob Holt stopped in to visit with students (and his sister-in-law Mrs. Aumiller) last week to tell them a little about his job at Hallmark and how he created Hoops and Yo-Yo. Students filled the Media Center to learn more about his career and what opportunities are available to them in the workforce. Right: Students with Bob after his presentation.
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| Hosting a Current Exchange Student
| | A St. Francis DeSales High School foreign exchange student requires a new placement for 2nd Semester beginning January and departing in June. The current host family was able to commit for the first semester only, now requiring a new placement. This is a great opportunity if you had previously thought about hosting but the year program was too long. The student is in good standing with his international exchange program, is academically sound, enjoyed by his current host family, and well respected by the faculty and staff. Some of his interests include soccer, body building, sporting events, computers, current events, cooking and travel, among others. For further information please
contact assistant principal Mr. Jim Jones at 614-267-7808, or contact exchange student representative, Cecilia Balogh at 740-502-2467. |
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Confessions
Date: December 6
Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Chapel
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass
Date: December 8
Time: 9:45 a.m.
Where: Gymnasium
The Academy Championships - Irish Dancing
Date: December 10
Time: 12 p.m.
Where: Little Theatre
SFDHS 2001 alum and World Champion Irish Dancer, Byron Tuttle, will bring dancers from his dance school to the Little Theatre for the 'The Academy Championships' (Class Competition). There is no admission, and this event is open to all. Byron (Lord of the Dance and Michael Flatley's "Feet of Flames" star), Edward Searle (co-owner of the dance school, a World Champion and Riverdance star) and their guest Jennifer Ryan (Riverdance star) will perform as well.
Christmas Choir Concert
Date: December 11
Time: 4 p.m.
Where: Little TheatreCost: $5 for adults and $3 for students
Girls Soccer State Championship Celebration Open House
Date: December 12
Time: 7 p.m.
All are welcome to attend to celebrate the accomplishments of our Girls Soccer team. Pizza and cake will be provided. A recognition assembly will take place January 5 at 8:00 a.m. as well.
Christmas Band Concert
Date: December 14
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Gymnasium
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AMERICAN LEGION SPAGHETTI DINNER TO SUPPORT THE WOUNDED
Sunday, December 4th
3:00 pm to 7:00pm
$7.50 per person
Children 3-10 - $5.00 - under 3 is Free
Menu: Spaghetti, Homemade Meatballs, Italian Bread, Salad, Dessert and Drink
Westerville American Legion Post 171
393 E. College Avenue,
Westerville, Ohio 43081
Watch for an announcement about how you can support our troops through DeSales' Military care package project in January organized by Student Council.
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| Celebrating National French Week
| | Students and faculty members helped celebrate National French Week...
Principal Dan Garrick and World and European History teacher Steve Ulry gave a presentation to the French II students on the DeSales 2010 trip to France (the trip included a stay in England as well, but the pres entation focused on the sites and cites in France). Rachel Beidler, Lauren Asman and Mack Beidler also gave presentations to their classes on their own personal trips to France.
Over 25 students attended the French Club Cre'pe and Movie Party, bringing students taking French and many who are not together for a fun afternoon. Some of those students are pictured here as they also celebrate two birthdays: French club member Logan Teague and the club's president Brittany Thomas.
The French National Honor Society held a bake sale, with proceeds to help purchase honor cords for graduation. Pictured below: A line of students gather to purchase the goodies.
Also during National French Week, Kyra Hess and Sophia Nnadi led the Lord's Prayer in French, and Jake Mulligan, Nick Myers, Ben Risinger
and East O'Donovan le d the Glory Be during morning prayer.
French III, IV, IV, V presented cultural vignettes in class, with students learning about French songs and music, etiquette, dance, fashion, the French Foreign Legion and much more, including how to play games like Escargot, the French version of hop-scotch, which takes after its name and is played in the shape of a snail.
It was a wonderful week of learning!
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Art Club meets every Tuesday after school from 3:15 to 4:30 with Mrs. Aumiller and Ms. Ivanoff. All are welcome to join the club! Educational Apparel will run their inventory reduction sale today and tomorrow. All in stock merchandise is 25% off. Complete details can be found on their website: www.educationalapparel.com.
Support the Girls Basketball team at City Barbeque! Click here for the fundraiser flier. Friends of the Library Program Donations of time, talent, and resources are always welcome! Library Media Center Wish List: We are blessed to have many resources, but changing technologies mean we
are always in need of new materials. The following is a list of items that would benefit the library greatly: 1. New books can be donated in honor of family members; you can purchase the book or give gift cards to Barnes and Noble or Amazon 2. itunes gift cards: we will load ebooks onto the ipads (we have 4) 3. Subscription to daily Columbus Dispatch (we have 1 but could use another) 4. Subscription to daily USA Today or other major national newspaper (NY Times, LA Times, Washington Post) 5. Bulletin board paper & bulletin board numbers/letters or gift cards Staples/Michael's
Please contact Mrs. Pam Van Arsdale in the library media center for details.Reminder: the Spirit Shop is now online at sfdspiritshop.com! The store will also be open for Christmas shopping during all four Boys Home Basketball games in December...tonight 12/2, next Friday 12/9, next Saturday 12/10, and Tuesday 12/20. |
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"Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset." - St. Francis de Sales
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