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STALLIONS IN THE HEADLINES
The Boys Varsity Volleyball team is ranked 2nd in the state and 1st in Division II. They played in a tournament over spring break and visited the Kentucky Derby Museum for some team bonding. JV and Varsity teams pictured right.

 

Sophomore Devin Bury, French Club Secretary, sorts, cuts and counts coupons for the annual drive. Merci to Devin and to everyone who brought in coupons to support military families overseas. Devin pictured at left.    
 
Senior Michael Swaggerty (picture below right) was selected to receive The Ohio State University's prestigious Morrill Scholars Program Excellence Scholarship. The Excellence Scholarship is an award that is the value of in-state tuition and covers up to 18 hours per semester. The Excellence Scholarship is renewable for a total of 8 undergraduate semesters of full time enrollment (provided that he maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average). As an ODI Scholar, Michael will have the opportunity to participate in a host of academic enrichment experiences, such as study abroad, undergraduate research, career development and professional/graduate school preparation. In addition, based on his academic excellence and advocacy for equality and democracy, Michael's application has been advanced to the next round of reviews to be considered for the Morrill Scholars Program premier award, the Distinction Scholarship.
 
TACK members, Connor Cavanagh (9), Chelsey Clark (12), Collin Golden (9), Hunter Hays (11), Cecilia Nguyen (12), and Chante Rutherford (9), attended the annual We Are the MAJORITY Conference and Rally on Wednesday.  It was a great opportunity for our students to get together with other youth across central Ohio to support each other in the decision of staying drug and alcohol free.

 

Drama Club inducted 20 new members into the International Thespian Society on Wednesday at their banquet.  Pictured below are all the members (new and old) of the SFD Chapter.  Students must accrue points by performing or helping with several theater performances in order to be eligible for induction. Members pictured below.
 The SFD Art Department submitted entries into the Ohio Governor's Art Show competition. This is a statewide show with 15 regions competing. Five art students were selected for the regional show: Sydney Grubb, Precious Okoro, Chelsey Clark, Emilie Brosnan, and Catalina Odio. Their work will be in the 2014 Governor's Regional Youth Art Exhibit from May 1 to June 1 at the McConnell Arts Center in Worthington.

Audrey Marzec (pictured left) was honored yesterday at the Westerville Rotary Student of the Month luncheon. Each month the Rotary recognizes students from the Westerville area who excel in their academics, clubs/activities, and service to their community.

 

The Digital Photography students took their annual field trip to the Columbus Zoo to take photos of the animals, and also met with Michael Pogany, the Head of Still and Video Photography. They captured many great photos, even though it snowed that day! 
  We say a special prayer for all those involved in the home renovation project this Saturday. For the full story, please view the recent article in the Catholic Times: Local Family to Receive Home Makeover from High School Students and Teachers (Page 5 of the April 27 issue of the Catholic Times).
LOST & FOUND -- ALL UNCLAIMED ITEMS WILL BE DONATED 
During all lunch periods on Monday, May 5, we will have all items that have been turned in to the school's lost and found on the cafeteria stage. Please have your student check the pile of coats, books, etc. All unclaimed items will be donated after school on Monday. 
CLASS OF 2015 STILL IN THE LEAD (ONLY BY $90...CAN THE CLASS OF 2016 TAKE THE TOP SPOT?)
Make a gift today to the Annual Fund during the Parent Challenge. All contributors in the winning class will receive a 10 game athletic pass to be used during the 2014-15 school year or two tickets to a performing arts event.  Find out more and see how you can take the Parent Challenge.

 

*All contributors will receive two tickets to any home athletic event of your choice for the 2014-15 school year with a minimum donation of $25.
 
With your participation, help increase our annual Parent Giving of 17% participation.
SPIRIT SHOP SALE

The Spirit Shop will have selected sportswear on sale for 10% off the regular price until the end of the school year! Come find your sizes while supply lasts. 

PERSONALIZE YOUR GRADUATION PARTY
GRADUATION BANNERS: Orders placed by May 16 will be delivered to the school by May 21. Check out the Graduation banner options here! *Westcamp donates $5 of every banner back to DeSales. 

CLASS OF 2014 CHERYL'S COOKIES: Want to add a little sweetness to your graduation celebration? Cheryl's can make this day even more special with customized school mascot cookie labels for your event and you can even enjoy exclusive discounts by placing your order by May 11. Click here for more info.
HOME FOOTBALL GAME HELPERS NEEDED
We have 6 home games scheduled for next fall. We are recruiting 3-4 people per game (both male and female) to help set up the area designated for Spirit Shop items, help sell and watch over merchandise as well as assist in tear down during the 3rd quarter, bringing the sportswear back inside the school. Volunteers are free to watch the 4th quarter and they can get premier parking on the north side of the building!

Athletic parents can get credit for volunteering toward their number of concession requirements. Anyone interested should email Jim Purcell at [email protected] with their phone number and email address.
UPCOMING EVENTS 
Run the Race Boys Lacrosse Player Clinic for Grades 3-6
WHEN: May 5  5:30-7:15pm
WHERE: Alumni Stadium
Register here! Cost is $10.00 which includes a player clinic run by current DeSales Lacrosse team members, a t-shirt, and admission to the next SFD boys lacrosse home game.  All proceeds will go towards Run the Race, as part of the Brian Muha Foundation. Please learn more about Run the Race and their mission here: Run the Race
 
Ed Choice Scholarship Checks to Sign
WHEN: Week of May 5 through May 9 from 7:30am to 3:30pm 
WHERE: SFD Finance Office 

 

Advanced Placement Exams
WHEN: May 5 - May 15
 
Choir Concert
WHEN: May 7  7pm
WHERE: SFD Little Theatre

Mothers Club Meeting
WHEN: May 14  6:30pm
WHERE: Franciscan Center
All new members are welcome!

Evening of the Arts
WHEN: May 15  6-9pm
WHERE: SFD Cafeteria and Gymnasium
The Evening of the Arts includes an art show and spring band concert featuring students from St. Francis DeSales High School and 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders from our feeder schools. The SFD Choir will perform as well. All are welcome to attend. Admission is free. The art show begins at 6pm, followed by the Spring Band Concert at 7pm. The art gallery will reopen at 8pm. 

Spirit Day
WHEN: May 16
A fun day of activities to celebrate a great school year; filled with a talent show, Ping-Pong, Soccer, Movies, card games, and a volleyball tournament to name a few! 

Prom and After-Prom
WHEN: May 17  Doors open at 6pm.
WHERE: Villa Milano
Letters re: Prom were mailed home to all junior and senior parents today. Enclosed in the information packet are Prom and After Prom details and the Prom Guest form.   

Save the date: Catholic Family Night with the Columbus Clippers will be held on Thursday, May 29.  We invite all of you to join us as the Clippers take on the Charlotte Knights.  Family Admission admits 2 adults and up to 4 youth age 18 and under for one low price.   To order tickets go to www.cdeducation.org/rec and click on Catholic Family Night for more information.  Questions: Please contact Marty Raines at 614-241-2580. 
DAILY REFLECTION

As the day breaks we see more clearly in a mirror the spots and stains of our faces. In the same way, as the inward light of the Holy Spirit enlightens our consciences, we see more clearly and distinctly the sins, inclinations and imperfections that keep us from reaching true devotion. The same light that enables us to see such defects and imperfections inflames us with a desire to cleanse and purify ourselves of them. (INT. Part I, Ch. 22; O. III, pp. 62-63) 

 

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