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STALLIONS IN THE HEADLINES
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 We are proud to announce that sophomore Andrea Martinez has been selected for the Columbus Outstanding Youth Award from the Defense Supply Center in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15). Andrea was one of six students selected out of 45 high schools. She was honored this past Wednesday at a special luncheon. Pictured left at luncheon with guest speaker Samuel Betances and other award winners.
Results are in from the 2012 Advanced Placement tests taken last May. 178 students took 311 exams. 73% scored a passing grade of 3 or higher (up from 66% in 2011). 42 students earned awards for their test performance: 23 AP Scholars (scored a 3 or higher on 3 or more exams), 10 AP Scholars with Honors (scored a 3.25 on all exams and 3 or higher on 4 or more exams), and 9 AP Scholars with Distinction (scored a 3.5 or higher on all exams and a 3 or higher on 5 or more exams). Click here to see the listing of these outstanding students!
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| FRIENDS IN THE COURTYARD | |
Ticket prices will increase from $30 to $35 after October 1st.
This event serves as one of the three event fundraisers for St. Francis DeSales High School co-curricular programs while at the same time provides a fun social gathering with friends. The evening offers live and silent auctions, heavy hors d'oeuvres,
and a taste sampling of multiple rare wines and micro- breweries. We hope you will join us!
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| ON-LINE SUPPORT | | |
Dear Parents,
As I indicated last week, the magazine drive is instrumental in assisting us with various projects in the school (i.e. last year's drive assisted us in undertaking the transition to a wireless infrastructure for technology). While the official turn-ins ended today, it is not to late to participate. Students can continue to support the drive by submitting orders on-line. The Institutional Advancement Office will send a dedicated e-mail with that information next week. Any orders submitted through December 21st will go toward our school. Keep in mind we have tentatively established Holy Thursday, March 28th as our free day for reaching our school goal of $98,000.00 for the drive.
As of today, students have turned in $77,698.14 worth of orders which is 79.28% of our school wide goal. 585 students, or 70.31% of the student body, turned in at least one order. Of that figure the junior class led the way with 70% of the juniors participating.
In closing, as we bring a successful close to our Catholic Schools Week, I wish to thank each of you for your efforts on behalf of our students.
Peace and God's Blessings,
Dan Garrick '79
Principal
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| PSAT WORKSHOPS | |
Prior to National Testing Day on October 17th, we will provide Preparation Workshops for the PSAT Examination. These workshops will take place during all lunch periods. Our English and Math instructors will be working directly with the students on practice problems as well as helpful hints for taking Standardized Tests. Furthermore, full length practice tests will be offered on the two Saturdays prior to National Testing Day (October 6 and 13 from 9am to Noon in the SFDHS Cafeteria). Students will have the opportunity to sign up in the Main Office in order to take advantage of the practice. Please contact, Guidance Counselor, Ms. Roseann Costello or Assistant Principal, Mr. Jim Jones with any questions. See the attached brochure for further information.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Friends of the Poor Walk
When: September 29; 9am check-in, walk from 10am to 11am
Where: Alumni Stadium
The 2012 Honorary Walk Chairwoman is Colleen Marshall. All proceeds raised go directly to the DeSales' St. Vincent DePaul Club. Please consider making a donation to support the many endeavors of this Club to serve those most in need. If you would like to make a financial donation, please make checks payable to St. Francis DeSales High School, attention: Friends of the Poor Walk.
When: October 3 during lunch periods
Flu Clinic When: October 4; 9-11am Where: Gymnasium
Senior Hayride
When: October 7; 6:30pm Where: Miller's Country Gardens
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October is the month of the Holy Rosary. The Stallions for Life Club would like to invite any student, parent, teacher or alum to the Chapel during the month of October to pray a rosary in honor of supporting all human life. The chapel is open from 7:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. every weekday. We would love to have our DeSales family come and pray for an end to all suffering in the world including abortion, euthanasia, poverty, capital punishment, suicide, unjust war, terrorism, etc. Rosaries will be available in the chapel each day beginning next week. Contact Mrs. Pore with any questions.
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SPIRITUAL REFLECTION
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Do not change your confessor too readily. When you have chosen one, be faithful in keeping him informed of the state of your conscience on the day selected for your confession, telling him frankly and openly the sins you have committed. From time to time, say every month or two, let him know of any inclinations you may have, even if they are not sinful. For example, do you give way to moments of sadness or ill-humor? Do you frequently take time off from your duties? Do you have a tendency to want your own way? Ask yourself similar questions. (INT. Part II, Ch. 19; O. III, p. 115)
To view more from the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, please visit "Daily with de Sales."
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Mudslingers invites you to show your school spirit and support our school at the same time. Visit Mudslingers Drive-Thru Coffee at 5755 Maxtown Road every Football Friday from 4pm-7pm and we will receive 15% profits from all DeSales participating customers. Just order your favorite treats and let them know you are a Stallion.
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