The Most Reverend Bishop Frederick Campbell and St. Gabriel Catholic Radio invited student representatives and staff members from the Central Ohio Catholic high schools to participate in the 3rd annual Student Forum with Bishop Campbell last Friday at Bishop Hartley High School. Student representatives included seniors Jordan Barnett and Zach Lambert, sophomore Savannah Perkins and freshman Gabrielle Zaremba (pictured above right with Bishop Campbell). The recorded session will be aired on AM 820 on Tuesday, February 7 from 5-6 p.m.

On Monday, students attended the Respect Life Mass and Right to Life Rally in Downtown Columbus. The mass at St. Joseph Cathedral was celebrated by the Most Revered Bishop Fredrick Campbell. The students joined other schools in supporting and praying for the dignity of all life that God has created.  Following the mass students marched with pride to the State House to participate in the Columbus Right to Life Rally. Our group of 64 students, 2 faculty members and multiple DeSales families stood under blues skies to listen to many powerful speakers (pictured below). They included Cheryl Grossman (R-H23) as keynote speaker for the 39th annual Rally for Life, Mike Keebaugh President of the GCRTL Board of Trustees and Ruth Yorston GCRTL Executive Director. Students came back moved by the stories and passionate for the cause.

 

Military Care Package Drive Kickoff
Date: Monday, January 30 thru Friday, February 3  

Please help us support our troops by bringing in items for our Military Care Package drive. To view a list of requested items, please visit the Current Students page on the school website. The service teams will also be holding a bake sale on Monday with all proceeds going to the drive.      

 

Winter Fun Dress Down Day     
Date: Tuesday, January 31    
For a $3 donation, students are allowed to dress in the favorite winter wear! Why? Alums Ashley Sharritts Paul and Nia Brinkley are hosting an event at Snowtrails to raise money for Breast Cancer research in memory of Chris Eckert, the sister of teacher Ms. Kathy Wiemels and long-time friend of the school. What a great way to support our alums and one of our teachers!

College Signings    
Date: Wednesday, February 1

Where: Gymnasium    

Student-athletes Kelsey Albanese, Warren Ball, Luke Howard, Jalen Noble, and Alex Washington will sign their letters of intent to continue competing at the collegiate level.

Kelsey Albanese - Softball - Ohio Dominican University

Warren Ball - Football - The Ohio State University

Luke Howard - Cross Country/Track - Ohio Dominican University

Jalen Noble - Football - Airforce

Alex Washington - Football - Navy

 

February 1 is also the scholarship deadline for current freshmen through seniors. Applications must be submitted to the Institutional Advancement Department.  Click here for scholarship application. Material was sent home in report cards and daily announcements have been made since we have returned from Christmas break. We have 37 scholarships available, totaling $39,400.  

St. Vincent DePaul Club Hot Chocolate and Doughnut Day     
Date: Thursday, February 2    
Time: 7:15-7:45 a.m.
Members from the SVDP club will hand out hot chocolate as students arrive to school. They will also have doughnuts available for 50 cents, with proceeds going to their monthly sandwich making activities.  

Where: Gymnasium