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STALLIONS IN THE HEADLINES

We are pleased to announce that sophomore Madeline Foley has been selected to attend the HOBY (Hugh O'Brien) Youth Leadership forum. Eunice Agyapong, also a sophomore, was selected as the alternate. The girls will attend a 4 day leadership conference at Denison University this May.  Pictured left.  

 

 

The Girls Soccer team continues to make the news! Click here to read a great story by Frank Agin about the 2012 team.

  

ALUMS IN THE NEWS: Josh Fitzpatrick, class of 2008, was informed that he received his first choice for service selection: United States Navy Pilot.  He is "one of the few" that received this honor.  Josh will attend flight school soon after his Football season is finished.  Navy will close out the regular season next Saturday, December 8 in Philadelphia as the annual Army/Navy game will air on National TV.  Josh (#59), playing Defensive End, will be wearing a special patch which signifies he is officially an officer with his service selection as a Navy pilot.  Josh will get the opportunity to play in a Bowl Game too, as Navy has accepted an invitation to play in the Fight Hunger Bowl on December 29 in San Francisco. 

 

Also, making headlines is Jimmy Vahalik, '07, who has just signed a Major League Baseball contract with the Baltimore Orioles.

 
CANNED FOOD DRIVE SPECIAL DROP OFF DAY THIS SATURDAY!
Plan on doing some shopping this Saturday? If you are out, please consider stopping by SFDHS and drop off your cans! Students and staff will be at school this Saturday collecting cans from 9am to 11am in the Little Theatre Lobby.
 
Note: The DeSales Classic Wrestling Tournament is also taking place on Saturday beginning at 9am. 
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW
St. Francis DeSales High School recognizes the value of a Catholic Education and makes every effort to assist our families in meeting tuition needs. In 2011-2012, $650,000 was given out in grants and scholarships. Applications for the scholarships offered through SFDHS are to be submitted to the Institutional Advancement Department by February 1, 2013. Please note: An online recommendation form must also be filled out prior to the February 1st deadline. 

 

Scholarship Information and Application

 

Scholarship Recommendation Form 

 

St. Francis DeSales Grant-in-Aid Program

All students planning to attend St. Francis DeSales High School for the 2013-2014 school year may also apply for tuition assistance directly from the school.  Funds are limited to families who have a demonstrated need and are only granted to those who complete the financial aid application and submit it with the required documents prior to the March 15, 2013 deadline.

 

Financial Aid Application

UPCOMING EVENTS
Canned Food Drive Continues Until Tuesday!
Students are encouraged to bring in 25 cans. All food will be donated to St. Stephen's Community House, St. James the Less' Food Pantry, and Christian Assembly.  
 
Second Quarter Progress Reports Sent Home
When: December 3
 
Parent-Teacher Conferences
When: December 6; 6-8pm

 

Discovery Night 
When: December 6; 7pm
Where: Franciscan Center

Parents and prospective students are invited to attend these information sessions to discover how St. Francis DeSales provides a unique educational experience for you. Meet our administrative staff, as well as faculty members, that can answer your questions regarding curriculum, athletics, clubs and activities, service opportunities and financial aid.

Please RSVP to the admissions office (614) 265-3380 or jubarber@cdeducation.org.

 

Sophomore Class Retreat
When: December 7
Where: Heartland Retreat Center 
 
Christmas Choir Concert
When: December 9; 4pm
Where: Little Theatre
Admission is $5.00.
SPIRITUAL REFLECTION 

The cross is the royal gate by which we enter the temple of sanctity. He who looks for it elsewhere will not find even a trace. Do not look upon crosses except in the light of the great cross of Christ, and you will find them so small and so welcome that you will begin to love suffering because you will find in it more consolation than in any pleasure...Have a great love for the cross, which, if you look upon it with the eyes of love, will seem to be made of gold. (Letters 1983; O. XXI, p. 22)   

 

To view more from the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, please visit "Daily with de Sales."