The Mighty Pen: 2020 Year in Review

THE MIGHTY PENSt.Francis DeSales High School

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Etgen,Tim Jewett, Pat Murphy,Tom Snyder, Arius Cook, Natalie Middleton, Julie Barber,
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LETTER FROM

the PRINCIPAL

“The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom
a light has shone.” Isaiah 9: 1-6—Reading from the Mass for
the Nativity of the Lord
Christmas Blessings!
Many of you will recognize these words from Christmas Mass,
but these words seem more true today than ever. We are
indeed walking in the darkness of this COVID-19 pandemic—
our worlds turned upside down, seemingly unrecognizable
from the lives we lived just a year ago. But in the midst of
this suffering and disruption, I am grateful for our school
community. Our parents, teachers, students, and alumni have
been a source of comfort and hope—they are a beacon of light
that guides this school through these dark and difficult times.
Reading through this issue of The Mighty Pen, I am struck by
the divergent worlds it depicts: the somewhat normal times
of last February’s World Culture Day—students dressed in the
wonderful clothing of their heritage—juxtaposed with that of
kids wearing masks, the new “normal” of the 2020-21 school
year. But what hasn’t changed is the resilience of this school
community. We have found a way to continue to educate our
students on campus, and although we wish we could have
all of our students here, each and every day of the week, we
are grateful for our time together. For it is together that we
provide the light of hope to a world in need. This spirit was
made evident in the overwhelming success of our school’s
Canned Food Drive—a student led collection that responded
to a growing need to feed the growing number of people in our
community who have been so hurt by these last few months.
Our Stallion pride was also alive and well as the Football team
advanced to the State Championship game, bringing home
a State Runner Up title. It is together that our students have
continued to move forward—whether it be on the stage, in the
gym, on the field, or “socially distanced” in their classrooms
and in the hallways.
I would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to express
my gratitude to our community for your continued generosity
and kindness, in time, talent and treasure. With your ongoing
support and love, you are helping our school ensure Catholic
educational opportunities for current and future generations
of students.
In closing, may the Joy associated with Christ’s birth be with
you and your family during this Christmas season and into a
happy, healthy New Year.
Peace and God’s Blessings,
Daniel J. Garrick
Principal
“You have brought them abundant joy and great rejoicing”

Class of 2020 Highlights

Although the location of the 57th Commencement ceremony looked a lot different this year, the sentiment
remained the same. On May 30, 192 students officially became graduates of St. Francis DeSales High School. A
beautiful graduation video presentation was released to our community that morning, which included remarks
from Principal Garrick, a message of love and encouragement to the Class of 2020 from the Class of 1970, two
valedictory speeches, and reflections from faculty and staff. Each member of the class of 2020 was also recognized
with a pre-recorded clip of them receiving their diploma from family members and Principal Garrick. Marking this
milestone surrounded by family and close friends at their homes, students swayed in their graduation gowns as the
presentation ended with the alma mater.

The class of 2020 amassed total scholarship “The Class of 2020 has accomplished some really remarkable things, but
offers of over $27 million. I wanted to get at the essence of what makes this class unique, and quite
simply a list of honors and awards while nice (see left), does not do that.
11 Valedictorians with a GPA of over 4.15 As I was working through my thoughts I could not help but focus on the
gentleness and strength that you have demonstrated in these final weeks
98% Pursuing an advanced education, of your high school journey. You have, in essence, lived in accord with
one of my favorite quotes from our Patron Saint who says “Nothing is so
49attending colleges and universities strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.”At a time when
our community, country, and world have been impacted by profound
1 Glenna R. Joyce Scholarship recipient disruption and challenge, you have displayed poise, resolve, and kindness.
To be 100% candid, you have handled the trials of our current time
much better than most adults.That is not to say that this has not been
incredibly difficult and painful, clearly we know that it has been. But
in true Class of 2020-style, rather than wallow in self-pity, you have
refused to let the circumstances of recent weeks darken what has been a
truly remarkable journey that has brought the light of hope to those who
love you.” ~Excerpt from Mr. Garrick’s Principal’s Perspective

On May 28, the Baccalaureate Mass was streamed live from the St. Baccalaureate Mass
Francis DeSales High School Chapel. Fr. Stash Dailey, SFD alumnus,
presided over this special Mass, with the 2020 Campus Ministry
Award recipients, Julia Knipfer and Aaron Spittell, participating as
lectors, and Brianna Stokes lending her beautiful voice as the cantor.
During the Communion Meditation, faculty member, Ms. Johnson,
sang a heartfelt rendition of  “A Song of Blessings” dedicated to the
Class of 2020.

Graduation Celebrations

Marking Special Moments in New Ways

Lights in Alumni Stadium

After hearing the news in late March that we Prom Princess and Prince
wouldn’t return for the remainder of the school Prom King and Queen
year, our thoughts turned to ‘how do we honor
the class of 2020?’ Beginning on April 20,
the lights shined in Alumni Stadium each
Monday for 20 minutes and 20 seconds until
Graduation Day to recognize this special class,
yard signs were delivered to all seniors to let
them know we were thinking of them, and the
faculty and staff lined the school parking lot for
a Senior Send-off, so the seniors could parade
around the school to see their beloved teachers
for a final time.

We also wanted to keep as many of the fun Senior Send-off
spring traditions alive so the Prom King, Queen,
Prince and Princess were crowned and the
spring musical, Sister Act, took the virtual
stage!

We are always excited to share what is taking place at
SFD. Remember to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram @SFDStallions!
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“The true test of leadership is how well you function in a crisis.” Early one May morning a group of teachers stopped by the
homes of Principal Dan Garrick and Assistant Principal Jim Jones with a message of appreciation for leading the St. Francis
DeSales High School community so well, especially during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why We Continue to Thrive
By Kate Reither, SFD alumna and English teacher

About three days into virtual teaching, parents everywhere were singing the
praises of teachers. As a teacher, it was pretty nice to flip through social media
and see hundreds of memes acknowledging that my job was much more
important and difficult than people had given me credit for. However, as the
weeks dragged on and the sad acknowledgement that we would not be returning
to school this year (2019-2020) became a reality, the person who truly deserved
the credit for keeping our school’s morale and academic integrity afloat was our
principal Dan Garrick. By 7 a.m. the lights of St. Francis DeSales High School
were on even though its students were quarantined at home. He created a sense of normalcy by sending out the day’s
video announcements from their beloved school halls. Despite the fact that his days were filled with principal meetings
and pandemic task forces, he still found time to teach his US History class virtually every single day. He ensured that
ALL of our students had the resources they needed to continue learning remotely. Under Dan’s leadership, no student
was allowed to fall through the cracks during this time, that sadly, many kids in other districts did. Yet it was the above
and beyond stuff that both inspired me to keep pushing until the end of the year, and that made the year special for all
of our students—especially our seniors. Dan gave up nights, weekends, and probably any semblance of a healthy sleep
schedule to ensure no opportunity was abandoned in an effort to capture special moments. For example, he spent a
Saturday night crowning the Prom royalty at their homes AFTER spending the day meeting with
seniors and their families in 25 minute sessions to video each student’s moment of receiving Dan, with his son, Noah ’21

their diploma, a process which took weeks to complete. The day before he spent the day driving
to the homes of the two Excellence in Teaching award winners to congratulate them in person
under heavy downpours of rain. He made sure every senior, teacher, and staff member received
a yard sign, delivering many himself. He attended every prayer service and virtual concert,
and continued to comment on every piece of art and issue of the student magazine that was
published during quarantine. He acknowledged all of the hard work of the students, teachers
and staff because of the sense of pride he holds for all in our Stallion community. What he
humbly fails to see is that he is the heart of this community, and that it is his love and tireless
work that kept us going during this difficult time, and continues to keep us thriving.

Excellence in Teaching

This past spring we continued with our tradition of surprising the Excellence in Teaching award winners, except instead
of surprising them at our annual Senior Awards assembly, a small group surprised them at their homes. Our first stop
was to home of Amy Schockling. Amy is in her fifth year of teaching in the Math department and a proud alumna of the
class of 2012. Last August she completed her three-year program to earn her Master’s degree. Amy enjoys coaching
Cross Country and Track, and tutoring various
math subjects and prep courses. Watch their priceless reactions at www.sfdstallions.org/excellence.

Our second Excellence in Teaching award
winner, Chris Early, is also in his fifth year
teaching at DeSales and is an alumnus
from the class of 2006. Since starting as a
Marketing teacher and transitioning to the
English department, he has sought to create
a curriculum that students find engaging
and relevant. He is an advisor for the
National Honor Society, assistant coach in
the baseball program, and a member of the
Student Wellness Committee.

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SFD Student Art Daily

By Lori Aumiller, Art teacher
When we left the school in March for quarantine, like most teachers I immediately started thinking about how I could
continue to engage students stuck in their homes every day. Teaching art was an extra challenge: getting students
materials, looking at photos of student artwork taken on a kitchen table, trying to coach artists through a screen. But
my students persisted even through these obstacles. They thrived! They made good art under difficult circumstances.
They were creative, honest, introspective and just simply good! I was inspired by what they managed to do.
As the weeks went by and it became obvious we would not be returning, I felt bad that no one in the school would
be able to see the artwork being done. No showcases of artwork, nothing to walk by in the hallways, and no end of
the year art show. It was then that I remembered years ago (before Instagram was even an idea) a daily email a
friend would send out to a large mailing list every day. He called it, “Art of the Day”–a simple piece of art, with a short
explanation, that he had found interesting that day. I always looked forward to them, and was sorry after a few years
when he stopped.

That is when I put my quarantine problem of “no way to show student art” together
with a solution! I created a daily email titled “SFD Student Art Daily.” On a somewhat
regular basis, the art department would choose a piece of student artwork to feature,
I would drop it into an email with a little information and send it off to the school
and the faculty. The feedback I got was quick and positive. Every one liked it and the
students were proud to have their work seen. At the end of the school year, we even
created an impromptu email art show! After quarantine, we continued to feature a
few pieces during the summer and then decided to continue this fall.
Now the SFD Student Art Daily might be here to stay. Even though we have returned
to school and we have our showcases and areas to hang artwork again, the email
turned out to be a more intimate way to look at a piece. Sometimes you quickly
walk by something hanging in a hallway and don’t take the time to really notice it.
Our little daily email feels different. As we always say in the artroom, “boundaries
increase creativity.” The quarantine was the boundary that inspired us. We now
showcase the daily artwork on an Instagram, so feel free to follow us on Instagram
@sfd.student.art.daily and see what our artistic Stallions have been making!

How Art Helped Students Get Through the Shutdown

One Student’s Perspective

By Kendall Gonya, Class of 2021

Art has always been a very important part of my life. It has provided me with an outlet
to express my creativity and balance my busy schedule of AP Classes while pursuing
my dream of becoming a Division I collegiate athlete. Whenever I felt overwhelmed, I
knew I could step away from the madness for a moment and pick up the paint brush.
It always brought me a sense of comfort and control. During the COVID-19 shutdown
last spring, I had a significant amount of time to devote to developing my painting
skills and experimenting with new techniques. I could sit down for hours on end to
work when the rest of my life was put on hold. I was very grateful for the opportunity to
do more of what I loved and take the time to reflect on my identity as an artist. My art
helped me to keep a positive outlook during quarantine because even though I was
surrounded by a lot of uncertainty, I always knew that when I woke up in the morning I
would be blessed to have paint on my desk.

Paintings by Kendall
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Faith Formation

Fraternitas and Sororitas

Three years ago, teachers Travis Burtch and Jack Welsh founded a club named
Fraternitas (Latin for “brotherhood”), with the intention of giving young men at
DeSales the opportunity to support one another in living as men of God. Since
that time, the club has grown and shaped a number of young men through its
weekly scripture studies, after school recreation time, and the ever-popular
Friday hot dog sales. Says recent alum, Nate Stevens ’20, “For me, Fraternitas
was a group of guys that I could always turn to during the good and bad times.
We did many activities and had many discussions that not only helped me
grow closer to Christ, but grow into more of a man.” This past year, a group of
young ladies approached Director of Campus Ministry Rebecca Metzger with
a similar idea in mind. They wanted to give the young women of the school an
opportunity to bond with each other and discuss what it means to be godly
women. Out of this idea, Sororitas (“Sisterhood”) was born. Even in the midst of
the pandemic, the club continued to flourish through virtual meetings and Bible
studies. These clubs are just two of the many ways DeSales works to continue
forming men and women of God.

Urban Plunge

It goes without saying that COVID-19 has changed many people’s plans, especially as they related to the 2019-
2020 school year. One of the many plans changed was the annual Urban Plunge retreat. This retreat is carried
out in conjunction with the Diocese of Columbus’ Office for Social Concerns and is geared towards our junior
class. Typically, during the retreat, our juniors break up into small groups and travel to service agencies around
the city of Columbus, to learn about the organizations and to lend a hand. At the end of the day, they return to the
school to share their experiences with one another. Being scheduled in the midst of growing concerns regarding
COVID-19, the retreat had to be cancelled. Upon receiving this news, Director of Service, Jack Welsh, and the
Director of Campus Ministry, Rebecca Metzger, teamed up with junior theology teachers Jake Neal and Travis
Burtch to find a solution. What they came up with was a digital retreat, where students could watch videos to
learn about various service organizations in the city of Columbus and find ways to lend them a hand (from a safe
distance, of course). “It is impossible to replicate an in-person experience,” Welsh explains, “but I think we did
a great job with the hand we were dealt. I was moved by the creativity and
generosity of our juniors. The call to love and serve one another remains
even in the midst of our current troubles, and the juniors were able to
respond to that call through the digital retreat.” As we look ahead to the
spring, we are hopeful that we can enjoy Urban Plunge together and in
person, as we had prior to the pandemic. If it happens that this is not the
case, we are working closely with the diocese to develop a virtual retreat
experience much like the one we enjoyed last spring.

Welcoming Bishop Brennan

Welcoming Bishop Brennan to Columbus has been a joy.
Right from the start, he has been very involved in the
community. Bishop Brennan, who was installed as the
Diocese of Columbus’ 12th bishop on March 29, 2019,
visited with the Stallions several times throughout the
2019-20 school year, including traveling to Washington D.C.
for the March for Life with a group of SFD students
and teachers, and celebrating our all-school Ash
Wednesday Mass at the school.
Photos at right were taken last fall: at the Marian Dinner (top) and at our annual
Pastor and Principal luncheon during HomecomingWeek.

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CHAMPIONS BLEED PURPLE

DOWN GOES #12019DIVISIONISTATECHAMPIONS
The St. Francis DeSales Girls Volleyball Team won the school’s 33rd State Championship with their 3-1 win (19-25, 25-21, 25-20, 25-22)
over Parma Padua Franciscan, the #1 Team in the Nation according to USAToday, becoming the first Central Ohio Team to win the Division I
State Title since 1989 when Reynoldsburg defeated Seton.

Senior outside hitter Emma Brown had 17 kills and senior outside hitter/middle
blocker Maryanne Boyle added 16 for the Stallions, who won the program’s second
state championship and were appearing in the final for the first time since winning
the Class AA title in 1982. Bella D’Amico, a Georgia Tech commit, added 43 assists
and 18 digs, junior defensive specialist Bridget Javitch had 28 digs and sophomore
defensive specialist/outside hitter Gabby D’Amico added 19 digs. The match
included 23 ties and 12 lead changes.

The Girls Volleyball Program won their first State Championship in 1982 Members of the 1982 Girls Volleyball State
with a 2-1 win over Cincinnati Our Lady of the of Angels (15-8, 6-15, 15-6). Championship team attended the 2019 State
Championship Assembly as honorary guests.

Record Season for Boys Bowling!

The 2019-20 season was historic for the St. Francis DeSales Boys Bowling
Team starting with winning the Central Catholic League Championship with
only one loss. The Stallions finished the regular season with a final record of
18-1 and their success did not end there. The move from Division II to Division
I did not faze the boys team. Despite the step up in competition, the Stallions
finished first out of 16 teams in the Division I district tournament to earn their
first district championship with a score of 3,901!
With the 2019 District Championship, the boys team qualified for the OHSAA
Division I State Tournament where the team finished 14th.

THE ROAD TO THE FINAL FOUR 2019-2020 Athletics

OHSAA INDIVIDUAL
STATE QUALIFIERS

BRADY MCINERNEY - SWIMMING

Finished 7th in the 200 Individual Medley
Finished 13th in the 100M Backstroke

COLE POTTS - WRESTLING

Senior heavyweight Cole Potts did not get a
chance to improve on last year’s fourth-place
finish in the Division II state tournament due to
COVID-19. Cole finished his high school career
with a 137-37 record.

AATLHLL- OEHT EI OS

Five hours before the 2019-20 Boys Basketball players were supposed to participate in Bella D’Amico Cole Potts
the most important game of their high school career, head boys basketball coach Pat Volleyball Football
Murphy had to tell them that their season was on hold, if not finished.
The Stallions were set to play New Philadelphia in a Division II regional semifinal Ouintell Quinn Desmond Watson
on March 12 at Ohio University. But earlier that day, OHSAA executive director Football Basketball
Jerry Snodgrass announced that all remaining winter tournaments were postponed
indefinitely because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. SPRING SPORTS
On March 26, the OHSAA canceled those tournaments, bringing an end to a season in
which the Stallions went 19-6 overall and fell just short of the CCL championship but Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the Ohio High School
won its first district title since 2016. Athletic Association canceled the Spring Sports
Junior forward Desmond Watson averaged 22.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists and Season. Spring Athletes and seniors were honored
1.8 steals, and was named the District Player of the Year and First-Team All-State. Des throughout the Spring when we illuminated Alumni
became the program’s seventh 1,000 career point scorer in just three seasons. Stadium every Monday at 8:20pm (20:20). Full
Third-seeded DeSales beat second-seeded and previously undefeated Heath 63-53 in tributes to the Senior athletes can be found on:
a district semifinal March 4 at Bloom-Carroll and pulled off an early comeback against www.stallionpride.com/class-of-2020
top-seeded Jonathan Alder to outlast the Pioneers 32-30 in overtime in a district final
at Central Crossing.
While their season came to an abrupt end, our school community is so proud of
everything our boys basketball program accomplished in 2020 and we cannot wait to
watch them finish what they started in 2021!

For all of the latest information on Stallion Athletics, follow us on
Twitter and Instagram @SFDAthletics or on stallionpride.com!

Thinking Outside the Box

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) Traditionally held on as: “Empowering Students for LIfe”;
spread and schools across the campus, this year’s “Be Who You are and Be That Well”;
nation closed their physical Summer Prep Program “The Value of a St. Francis DeSales
campuses, the St. Francis received a complete Education”; and “Inspiration,
DeSales High School community makeover. Students Innovation and Creativity.”
made a seamless move to digital joined virtual classrooms The signature “Stallion for a Day”
instruction. Administrators and led by St. Francis DeSales on-campus shadow visits also
faculty leveraged the SFDHS 1:1 High School teachers continued throughout the fall
iPad program, as well as Google and participated in allowing prospective families an
Suites for Education to remain lessons focusing on study opportunity to tour campus and
connected with students and skills and enrichment observe classes. In addition, St.
continue providing exceptional activities to prepare Francis DeSales High School hosted
academic delivery. the students for their almost 200 students over a two
Because visiting campus is critical transition to high school. Barber day period during the annual Fall
in the enrollment decision process, credits the first quarter academic Open House. Barber shared, “Even
developing alternative engagement accomplishments of the freshmen during these unique times, we have
opportunities for prospective and class to the program. “The Summer witnessed incredible interest in
admitted students also became Prep Program was a huge factor our Class of 2025. We anticipate
a top priority for the St. Francis in successfully transitioning our another vibrant, talented group of
DeSales Enrollment Office. “We freshmen. Our teachers did a freshmen joining us next year!”
watched the incredible success our remarkable job introducing the
teachers were having,” said Director students to expectations for both on
of Enrollment, Julie Barber ’88. “It campus and virtual classes.”
inspired our team to think outside of Barber, along with her colleague in
the box and develop new strategies the Enrollment Office, Megan Polk
to engage incoming freshmen ’05, have continued this approach
families in our community. We into the fall. Discovery Nights,
have learned so much during this webinars featuring various SFDHS
pandemic and plan to continue panelists (teachers, students,
many of these new programs in the parents and alumni) were held
future.” monthly to introduce prospective
For three weeks during the month families from the Class of 2025
of July, 130 students from the to the DeSales community.
Class of 2024 participated in a The program reached over 150
virtual Summer Prep Program. families virtually, providing a
discussion forum on topics such

Get to Know Our
Newest Stallions!

Class of 2024 by the Numbers

229 students, from 36 different middle schools
39 members of the Class of 2024 are legacy students
80% Catholic (representing 17 Catholic parishes); 97% faith-based total (17% christian)

39% of the freshmen students have qualified for AP track courses in their freshmen year
•11 received the St. Francis de Sales Academic Merit Scholarship ($3,500 renewable)
•15 received Franciscan Sisters Academic Merit Scholarship ($1,500 renewable)
•26 First Year Scholarships were awarded

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Rise by Loving

RISEBY Each school year we choose a theme that ties in with one of the theological or moral virtues.
This year’s theme ‘Rise by Loving’ is founded on Charity. Charity, in Christian thought, the
Loving highest form of love, signifying the reciprocal love between God and man that is made
manifest in unselfish love of one’s fellow men. What a powerful message, especially in terms
st francis desales high school of Social Justice—a topic our students discuss in length every year in their Theology classes.
As a school we had the opportunity this summer to give this issue greater thought as events
And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God in our country provided a stark reminder that there is considerable work yet to be done in the
must also love their brother and sister • 1 john 4:21 area of Social Justice and Civil Rights. There is power in acknowledging the work that we need
to do as a society; furthermore, there is power in acknowledging that we as a school can play
a critical role in change. The best way for us to make a difference is by starting at “home.”

St. Francis DeSales High School is proud to announce the establishment of the new Office of Diversity and Student
Equity, led by Director Darrien Scott, SFD alumnus, class of 2013. The impetus for the creation of the office is rooted
in the Catholic Social Teaching of the life and dignity of the human person. We seek to demonstrate the virtues of
solidarity and mutual respect for all of God’s children - our brothers and sisters in Christ. At Saint Francis DeSales High
School, we are committed to our mission to live out Catholic Social Teachings in pursuit of peace, truth, and justice.

The mission of the Office of Diversity and Student Equity is to guide the school community in the implementation of
more equitable and inclusive practices that best serve the needs of all of our students of color. We are partnering with
the organization Seed the Way and Dr. Rebecca Haslam, Assistant Professor of Education at St. Michael’s College in
Vermont. Our faculty, staff, and students have been engaged in a workshop series on identity, implicit bias, and race
to develop cultural competence for the school. Director Darrien Scott notes, “We are excited to give our students the
opportunities to engage with classmates from diverse backgrounds in order to understand and appreciate varying
perspectives and opinions.”

The Office of Diversity and Student Equity also seeks to foster meaningful cultural exchanges and dialogue for all of the
students of St. Francis DeSales High School. We recognize that we live in an increasingly global community where race,
class, and ability all intersect. We must be intentional in recognizing, understanding, and celebrating what makes each
person a unique and different creation, while fostering shared morals and values. Through education and awareness,
Saint Francis DeSales High School will provide students the opportunity to honor and understand the diverse world in
which we live, in order to cultivate empathetic and effective leaders who will be agents of change for the better.

When asked “What is your favorite DeSales tradition?” countless SFD students say it is our World Cultures
Week. Here are just a few reasons why they feel this way.

“I love World Cultures week because it is a way World Cultures Week is my favorite SFD tradition because I love learning!
to express our past and be proud of our ancestry. Throughout the week we learn all about the wonderful and beautiful cultures
Here at St. Francis DeSales, we are very diverse, that make up our diverse community. From food to flags to fashion, World
representing so many continents and countries. Culture week is so vibrant! It’s also very
Although we all may be different, we come together “I like World Cultures week because cool to see what life in different cultures is
to be one and to grow in our faith, expand our it gives people a chance to share
knowledge and build friendships with each other.” like and how people from all over the world
~Seamus Bonte ’23 their cultures. It’s so fun to be able to express themselves. Plus, the food during
try everyone’s foods and experience lunch is amazing!! ~Kat Gunther ’23

their heritage.” ~Richael Saka ’23

Serving Our Students Prayer and Reflection Garden

In the last issue of the Mighty Pen, we shared
the renderings for the update to our former
convent space, now known as the Sisters of
St. Francis Student Service Center. As one of
the initial projects in the Be The Light Campus
Master Plan, we were thrilled to have the
finishing touches completed this summer.
This renovation transformed over ten thousand
square feet of existing space into dynamic new
areas for our students. Since August 2020, our
students have benefitted from this additional
space, connecting with their school counselors
and campus ministry team. Students are
also able to “meet” with college admissions
representatives through remote visits in the
Guidance Family Room. Our teachers utilize the
faculty workspace as a quiet place for planning
and collaboration. We have also welcomed back
alumni to explore a historic part of the school
seldom seen before.
We are so excited about this renovation, and
invite you to see it for yourself! Scan the QR
code to read a comprehensive overview of the
Be The Light Campus Master Plan.

Alumni Reception
Our campus has been serving
students for 60 years, and
with each generation, the
tools and process for shaping
young minds continues to
change. With our current
students, we are focused
on bringing the personal
connection hand-in-hand
with the technological
advances and educational
opportunities that ensure our
students are prepared for a
successful future.

Guidance Family Room

Corridor from Freshman Hall to
Student Service Center
Sisters of St. Francis Student
Service Center

A comprehensive summary of the updates taking place on our campus
can be viewed at www.sfdstallions.org/be-the-light.

Be The Light Campus Master Plan progress and future plans.

PRIORITY I Current Future
Completed

B

Classroom Updates (2) Alumni Stadium Stallion Way School-wide HVAC Cafeteria Expansion
Electrical Infrastructure Upgrades (Turf & Track) Student Entry North Campus Loop STEM and Media Center
Endowment
Student Service Center Endowment

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At first glance, the unassuming on, including the leadership team at Columbus Crew SC
and its parent entity, Haslam Sports Group. He lit up
posture of Tim Bezbatchenko seems inconsistent when describing the team-centered community effort of
with the stature one might assume of a person the fans in keeping the team in Columbus with the new
in his position. In high school he was a standout ownership group. He expressed a joy in the fact that
student, athlete and state champion - SFD Class the city and local involvement of the Edwards Family
of 2000. He had a collegiate soccer career at the changed the course of events for the better.
University of Richmond and a professional stint When asked about some key people and traditions
with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds before earning a from his upbringing, his contemplative gaze shifted
law degree from the University of Cincinnati. He to a gleaming smile. Mrs. Karen Scott and Mrs. Val
was an attorney for a global law firm with an office Sharritts both hold a special place in Tim’s heart for the
in New York City, followed by a Senior Directorship way their classes embraced a “hands on” approach to
at MLS (Major League Soccer) at age 29. He getting in small groups and understanding that there
was Senior Vice President of Soccer Operations are “different ways that students learn.” “Those classes
& General Manager for Toronto FC by age 32 resonated with me because we were using tools and
and is now President and General Manager of different mechanisms to observe the world.” Domenic
Columbus Crew SC at age 38. While his list of Romanelli, who coached Tim in his freshman year, has
accomplishments and meteoric rise in the ranks remained close and the two share a mutual respect.
of the soccer community might justify an air of “He’s so passionate about the game and it just rubs off
swagger or attitude, Tim carries himself with an on you,” comments Tim.
admirable humility that speaks volumes about While at DeSales, Tim built an appreciation for culture
his character. “He doesn’t forget where he came and language from former Spanish teacher Mrs. Margo
from,” said SFD’s boys soccer coach Domenic Diez that he continues to embrace to this day. “There
Romanelli on the day after Tim’s visit to the Bexley- were two things she stressed... Go and see the world
DeSales game. Tim’s passion for the game extends but never forget where you came from. The love
to all levels, as evidenced in his squeezing in an for cultures was something that DeSales stressed.
interview with us between his work with the crew They did a good job of getting us to explore beyond
and heading off to his child’s soccer practice. Columbus, Ohio and beyond the United States and that
When asked about how DeSales prepared him for rubbed off on me.”
the rise he has had professionally, he shared:
“When I think about my career so far, a lot of it has
to do with the education and the values I learned
at DeSales and, if you want to go even further,
at St. Paul’s growing up. DeSales is clearly a
formative time because it’s when we learn to be
adults and we come together in various ways and
we’re learning about ourselves as people in the
Christian faith.” On values, he continued, “You
don’t really understand how they affect your life
until later on.” He cited “family and the idea that
you’re looking out for one another in a community
and you’re not in it alone.”
As a leader, Tim carries these principles forward
in “working to find ways to help others be better. If
everybody is doing that and they’re living outside
of themselves and not thinking about themselves
then you can create some really good teams.”
Good teams are something Tim remains focused

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Stand-out Stallions

Being back home in Columbus, Bezbatchenko shared an appreciation of his mentors growing
up and the need to pay forward the kindness he received. He fosters a strong belief that little
things go a long way and people should treat each other as equals.
An avid cyclist, Tim supports Pelotonia in support of cancer research and frequently uses
his leadership platform with the Crew SC Foundation. The foundation is currently underway
building mini-pitches (soccer fields) in various inner city communities to provide exercise and
training options in a safe, well-lit environment.
Ironically, this grounded, pay-it-forward attitude was forged in his time away from Columbus.
Long hours in a law firm in a major city prompted a move to Toronto and a focus on family. Tim
acknowledged the benefits of being closer to family and friends with his move to Columbus, but
also possesses a palpable desire to pursue excellence. “We’re taking the club to new heights
and look to become a part of the fabric of the community.”
As the stunning New Crew Stadium takes shape downtown toward being the “best” new soccer
facility in North America, Tim and his team have been ever mindful of the details that will
position the 320 million dollar facility as the preeminent place to watch and play soccer. “I’m
proud to be a part of it and to do it in my hometown - it doesn’t happen often in our industry
that we get to go back home. I appreciate the time that I am here and to be a steward for this
club for the time that I’m able to lead it.”
We couldn’t be more proud of Tim and of his accomplishments, and look forward to seeing what is in store for
him while he is back home.

2020 St. Francis DeSales High School Athletic Hall of Fame

In 2014, the St. Francis DeSales Athletic Hall of Fame was founded to honor, pay tribute and perpetuate the memory of those
individuals who, through participation, have made outstanding contributions in the field of athletics and who have helped bring
recognition, honor, distinction and excellence to St. Francis DeSales High School.
Join us in recognizing the outstanding achievements of six Stallions who were named as members of the 2020 St. Francis
DeSales Athletic Hall of Fame:
Julie Barber ’88 (coach/
player), Elise Berry ’98 (girls
soccer), Grant Bowman ’99
(football), Joe Gordon ’71
(wrestling/football), Steve
Hallam ’78 (cross country/
track), and Jennifer Ogbuehi
’03 (track).
An induction ceremony will
be held when we can gather
together again.

Dear Stallion Family, With Grateful Hearts

In the 2019-20 school year the Stallion community joined together in support like never %Percentage of Giving from the
before in an abundance of grace and hope! Within the few next pages, we recognize and Stallion Community
thank the hundreds of alumni, parents, parents of alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff
and friends, who through their continued generosity, help the school ensure Catholic Parents 41%
educational opportunities for current and future generations of students. Alumni 20%
Annual Giving over the past several years has seen an increase in donations, from existing Community Businesses 18%
and new donors.We are grateful for each and every gift.Whether the gift is unrestricted or Parents of Alumni 13%
restricted it supports the ongoing needs of the school. Unrestricted gifts are vital because Friends of DeSales 4%
they provide long-term strength and stability.These gifts allow the school leadership to Faculty and Staff 3%
address high priority needs, and respond to unforeseen situations. A prime example of this Grandparents 1%
occured this past spring; we were fortunate to have had the devices and technology in place
to support a pivot to Distance Learning, with teachers contining to provide exceptional
academic delivery. Restricted gifts are passionate to the donor as they support critical
programs within the school such as a co-curricular program, scholarship fund, or tuition
assistance or capital projects. All students at St. Francis DeSales High School benefit from
Annual Giving.

Giving Highlights

Total Annual Giving $802,638
$170,000 Unrestricted Gifts from Holiday Give, All in for SFD and Big GIve
Dollars raised doubled from previous year for each drive
$17,589 100% Participation of Faculty Giving
100% participation 8 years in a row and continues to increase in dollars raised
$112,650 Gifts to our SFD Scholarship Program from Benefactors
Continuing to add new scholarships for students each year
$ 503,399 Restricted to a Co-Curricular Program or Project
Co-Curricular programs continue to thrive and capital projects are getting completed

The following pages reflect the fiscal year 2019-2020 Annual Report that demonstrates the generosity of our donors and the stewardship
of these gifts. As stakeholders, you provide an ever-expanding horizon for our students as they seek an excellence in academic and
spiritual education.

Michele Moriarty Contributions to St. Francis DeSales High School are tax deductible
Director of Annual Giving to the extent allowed by law. For more information on charitable

giving opportunities, please contact the Advancement Department
at 614-267-7808. Visit www.sfdstallions.org to learn about the
different ways you can give to SFDHS.

Giving Levels

MAY 2021 Bishop’s Roundtable $10,000 and above
Champion’s Society $7,500-$9,999
Be a part of ALL in for SFD by following us @SFDStallions St. Francis DeSales Society $5,000-$7,499
(Facebook, Twitter & Instagram) during ALL in for SFD. The Founder’s Society $2,500-$4,999
heart of what makes our school special, the students— Pen and Sword Society $1,000-$2,499
past and current—are highlighted during this 48-hour Stallion $500-$999
giving rally. Watch for these Stallion spotlights next spring. Purple andWhite $250-$499
School Spirit $100-$249
Friends Circle Gifts up to $99

Annual Giving The following pages list unrestricted gifts, as well as restricted gifts, received between July 1, 2019
and June 30, 2020. The following acknowledges the donors by giving categories, including those
who requested anonymity. Years listed next to donor names signify membership in the Stallion
Legacy Society (see page 20 for details on this new society). Please report corrections to Michele
Moriarty in the Advancement Office.

The Principal’s Circle Thank you to the following who have made a significant financial commitment of $1,000 and more, or gifts of $500

for three consecutive years.These philanthropic leaders share a primary role in the financial health of St. Francis DeSales High School.

Bishop’s Roundtable Pen and Sword Society David and Nancy Nelson John Jolley
($10,000 & Above) ($1,000-$2,499) Michael and Xiao Qin Oram *3 yrs Daniel Koons
Anonymous Dr. and Mrs. James Albright *5 yrs Jeffrey and Michelle Rickens Judy and Ray Krasniewski *7 yrs
Matt and Keli Beecroft *9 yrs Anonymous Mikel and Jill Schmall *5 years Dean and Rachel Kreuzer
Steve and Christine Julian *10 yrs Anonymous Robert and Regina Schuler Jennifer and Jeff Kreuzer *5 yrs
Tom and Elizabeth Mitevski *7 yrs Drs. Guillermo and Heidi Arbona *5 yrs Matt and Patricia Shaffer Suzanne Kubin
Michael and Debra Shoemaker *6 yrs Kevin and Kathy Arnold Lisa Stevens *4 yrs Landa’s Interdesign
Matt and Betsy Stewart *9 yrs Chris and Lisa Axene T. Rowe Price William and Susan Longenbaker
Anthony and PhyllisValentine Adam and Judith Bangert Theresa Toopes *9 yrs Daniel and Kate Low *8 yrs
White Castle Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Diane and James Vincent James and Denise Mager *7 yrs
Jonathan and KrystaWilcox *5 yrs Michael and Barbara Bugosh *4 yrs Jeff and Linda Wasil Kevin and Anne Meyers *3 yrs
David and Shari Zehala Joe and Jean Capparuccini Tiffany White Josh and Hillarie Michaels
James and Mary Cockerell Stallion William and Louise Mnich *3 yrs
Champions Society Rose D’Andrea ($500-$999) Michele and Dennis Moriarty *11 yrs
($7,500-$9,999) Sean Dundon *5 yrs Susan and Allan Ammon Patrick and Jodie Moriarty *3 yrs
Drew and Michele DiMaccio Tom and Theresa Eckl *4 yrs Timothy and Heather Anderson Dennis and Mary Pancake *5 yrs
Karen andTim Jewett *5 yrs Tom and Beverley Etgen *9 yrs Anonymous Steve and Konna Pekarcik
Phil and Molly Kraker *9 yrs Robert and Amy Faulkner *4 yrs Anonymous George Rubin *3 yrs
Charles and Sally Noll *3 yrs Daniel and Jean Garrick *11 yrs Michael and Linda Baird *9 yrs Erin and Dana Shannon
Judith and Fortunato Giannetto *7 yrs Edward and Margaret Barber *9 yrs Swagelok
St. Francis DeSales Society Grange Insurance Robert and Rose Billy 45th Reunion of the DHS Class of 1974
($5,000-$7,499) Rosemary and Dan Grassbaugh *11 yrs Marc and Sara Blubaugh Carol Ventresca *11 yrs
Alston Construction Archie and Bonita Griffin *11 yrs Kathleen and Troy Bonte *4 yrs Tiffany White *7 yrs
Anonymous Daniel and Barb Groomes *11 yrs Patricia Bosway James Wilcox
Angelo Cua Amy and Paul Haggard Erik and Lisa Cagnina *5 yrs
Patrick and Carol Kelleher *4 yrs Edward and Kelly Hamilton *8 yrs Tammi and Rob Clark *6 yrs
Susie O’Reilly Tom and Miechelle Javitch Class of 1968
Erin and Michael Ryan James and Deanna Jones *9 yrs Michael and Rebecca Cummins
James and Elizabeth Ryan Bill and Trisha Jordan Kevin and Maureen DiDomenico
Bill and Mary Beth Shirk *6 yrs Knights of Columbus St. Michael Brian and Lisa Emmerling
Cathy and Joseph Ewald *11 yrs
Founder’s Society Council 11445 Mike and Terri Flora *5 yrs
($2,500-$4,999) Robert and Kim Kristoff *6 yrs Mike and Jeanie Greene *5 yrs
Martin and Lisa Callahan John Lennon Adam and Lindsey Griffin *5 yrs
Carfagna’s, Inc *9 yrs Rich Lennon Peggy and Barry Griffith *11 yrs
Samuel and Diane Chapman *10 yrs Tina and Tonie Lovin *4 yrs Christine and Patrick Hadden
Andy and Patty Feltz *7 yrs Kathleen and Ken Maginnity *11 yrs Scott Hennick
James Fitzmartin *4 yrs Brian and Laurie Mannion *7 yrs William and Mary Beth Hinger
Jennifer and Patrick Myers *7 yrs Angelo and Eileen Mazzocco *8 yrs Kevin and Susan Hollern *3 yrs
John and Amy Nicely Jason and Jennifer Meyer Herbert and Kenya Hood *3 yrs
Kathryn and Scott Preston George and Mary Miller Christina Iaconis *5 yrs
Terise and Thomas Ryan William and Linda Modry *9 yrs Christine Johnson *11 yrs
Joseph and Kathy Moreno *3 yrs
Michael and Susan Mulligan *7 yrs

Purple andWhite Harry and Karon Stone *11 yrs Michael Delfino *7 yrs James and Dobbie Kristoff
Blanche and Tim Sullivan *10 yrs Dorothy Dellamaria *4 yrs Donna Kuhn
($250-$499) Monica Sullivan *11 yrs Jason and Stacey DeStefanis Karla Larson
Joseph and Kelley Valentine *6 yrs Anthony and Judith DiBlasi Daniel and Jeanine LaVille *4 yrs
Brian and Cara Vanasdale *3 yrs Greg DiRosario *3 yrs Lisa and John Lawson *9 yrs
Pamela Waldren Gloria Dodge Jeff and Gail Lensmire
Thomas Dilling and KathleenWallace Donlen Marie Lessells
Scott and Gina Baldasarro Kathleen and Matthew Letzelter *4 yrs
Kyle Ball Willie and Jean Lewis *3 yrs
Steve and Joyce Barber Carl Linke and Penny Seaman
Botlz Wickham & Associates LLC William Long
Arleen Lovering
Annual GivingDanielJ.Brown Jim and Cathy Lower *4 yrs
Mike and Deana Brown *5 yrs John and Missy Weithman Matt D’Orazio Laurie and Peter Luft
Roger and CatherineWilke *7 yrs Lisa and Adam Dufault Hubert Mann *4 yrs
John and Suzanne Carawan *3 yrs James and Susan Wintering Joanne and Michael Durbin *5 yrs Emily Manning
Cara Castorano *3 yrs Patrick and Joanne Mannion *3 yrs
Joe and Michele Ciminello John and StephanieYeager Robert and Elizabeth Dvorak *11 yrs Carolyn and Randy Marcum *4 yrs
Mark and Linda Eagan Laura Martin
Stephen and Martha Conti *4 yrs School Spirit Chris Early *4 yrs Colleen and Paul Mascarin *8 yrs
Anne and David Cooper Don and Kathy Mayer
James and Camille Craig *4 yrs ($100-$249) Roger and Lori Edsinger *10 yrs James McCann
Kathleen Haywood *6 yrs James and Trina Erwin Molly McCarthy
Joseph D’Andrea Ace American Insurance Co Andy and Heather Evans *6 yrs Alex McClain *4 yrs
Scott and Carol Dawson Frank and Nancy McDonald
Jon and Jennifer Denny *4 yrs Laurie Adams *3 yrs Michael and Cyndi Evans Ben and Jamie McGinnis *8 yrs
Kelsey Albanese *4 yrs Mike and Leisha Evans Michael and Alyson McGoldrick *6 yrs
Andrew and Deborah Durbin Adam and Justyna Albrycht Virginia Felmly *4 yrs Diane McMillan
Daniel and Kristine Easley Molly McMurray *3 yrs
Daryll Engle Anonymous John and Cindy Feltz *4 yrs Michael and Kristen McSweeny
Anonymous Sharon and Patrick Fickell Gene and Amy Melaragno
Molly Feesler Lenin and Audrey Antao Joseph and Christine Finocchi *4 yrs Ron Melchilrre
Gregory Fleisher Todd and Elyssa Melvin
Angelo Forte Kathy Arnett Michael and Elisa Fitzmartin Rebecca Metzger
Lori Arnett *11 yrs Vicky Flesch Steve and Jamie Metzger
Kelly and Kristen Fox *3 yrs Lori and Steve Aumiller *11 yrs Joelle Folian *4 yrs Patrick and Jennifer Millenbaugh
Mary and Reed Fraley *4 yrs Elisabeth Miller
Christopher Fuchs Jessica Baez Michael and Elaine Forrest *3 yrs Joe Minadeo
Christina and Joel Baileys Laura Fowler *5 yrs Ann and Paul Mnich *4 yrs
John and Karey Gabrielli Julie Baker *5 yrs Chris and Cynthia Franzmann Marcy and Mark Mnich *3 yrs
Kim Gattis *4 yrs Lisa Monroe *9 yrs
Leroy and Mary Greffin *4 yrs Julie and Matt Barber *9 yrs Anna and Thomas Fuller Jeff Montenaro *11 yrs
Mr. and Mrs. John Baroni Sarah and Tyler Gantz *7 yrs Janet Moore *11 yrs
Lawrence and Susan Gressick Molly and Scott Barrett *11 yrs Lynnette and Sam Gehrlich *7 yrs Tracey Moose *11 yrs
Kenny and Diane Hoying Antonia Moras and Charles Beirnard *3 yrs
Dr. James Hutta Robert Behal Jeff and Eldie Glasstetter Peter and Gina Mudre *4 yrs
Andrew and Sheila Behrendt Richard Greffin *3 yrs Todd and Cristine Mullins
Robert and Rozalia Jager Andrea and Rich Belt *8 yrs Colleen and Kurtis Gustafson *5 yrs Pat Murphy *3 yrs
Adam and Robin Johnson Patrick Murphy *7 yrs
Christopher and Donna Kanoski Ms. Mary M. Berger Maura Weisenburger Matthew Murtha
Christine and Brian Bilheimer *4 yrs Mark and Lorene Hamann Andrea Navar *11 yrs
Russ Keller Lisa Bishoff Mrs. Patricia Hardesty *5 yrs Jake Neal *6 yrs
Knights of Columbus Sister Nelson
Patrick and Kim Laugherty Chuck Blakely Michael Hardy John and Josephine Nicely
Robert Blumenscheid and Patricia Sprouse Scott and Laura Hartman Steven and Kimberly Nieto
Alexander and Deborah Leach *3 yrs Melissa and Darryl Hartsough Kelly Nye *5 yrs
Scott and Ann Leithauser Ruth and Robert McMullen
Therese and Chris Lentz Michael and Martha Bogue Linda Hattery *3 yrs Greta Ode *4 yrs
Nancy Bolen Toby and Erin Hawk Ohio Foods Food Distributors
Mary and Nunzio Mancini Anthony and Linda Borghese Terence and Janice Hayes Bernadette and Pat O’Reilly
Tim and Linda Marth Tammy Overstreet
Daniel Mayer *4 yrs Magdalene and Dein Boyle Michael and Mary Jo Healy Payne & Brown Insurance Agency Inc.
Christopher and Amy Brainard Paul and Margaret Heban *10 yrs Lynne and Kenneth Pendleton *7 yrs
Tom and Marilyn McCabe Christopher and Amy Brimmer *7 yrs Douglas and Karen Heil Jason Penhorwood
Tim Meier *4 yrs Rene Pezzot
Natalie Middleton Madeline Brobst Jim and Melinda Heitker William Pickard *9 yrs
Ryan Buechner *5 yrs Hensel Hardscape Janet Pickens *11 yrs
Jeffrey and Mary Mirgon *5 yrs Kevin and Jeanne Burke *6 yrs Jennifer Hodges Amanda Pieroni
Robert Murphy *3 yrs Jill and Benito Pina *11 yrs
Mr. Albert Nalli Travis Burtch *3 yrs Steve and Melanie Hoffman *3 yrs Timothy and Hilda Plzak
William and Margarita Butz *3 yrs Lawrence Hollern Megan and Travis Polk
Deborah Neubert Andrew and Elizabeth Callahan Greg and Joyce Hord *8 yrs James and Linda Posani
Tom and Jessica Neubert *9 yrs Fred and Cynthia Pressley
Mike and Cynthia O’Connell *4 yrs Linda Campbell Lisa and Craig Hoyer *11 yrs Dee and Mark Rawdon
Jeanenne and Sam Carfagna *9 yrs Shannon Huelskamp Ricardo’s Restaurant Inc.
Adam Pizzurro *3 yrs Theresa and Dino Carfagna *3 yrs Christopher and Vicki Hunkler *3 yrs
Christopher and Taylor Pizzurro *3 yrs
Dominic Pizzurro *3 yrs Carole Cassady *7 yrs Antonella Iacobone *9 yrs
Danielle Polemeni and Sean McGovern *9 yrs John and Kelly Cavanagh *6 yrs Matthew and Jill Jehn
Nathan and Stacy Chalfant *5 yrs Thomas and Diana Jenkins *3 yrs
Allyson and Ronald Porshinsky Joshua Chan Christina and Kevin Johns *9 yrs
Jeremy and Erika Reeves
Kate and Thomas Reither *7 yrs Patrick and Tyra Chapman *3 yrs Nancy Johnson *10 yrs
Thomas and Poh Cheah-Willson Lisa Jolley
William and Lisa Resch Nicole Ciminello *4 yrs Donna Kade *11 yrs
Jason and Melissa Ricci
Road Runner Sports Bruno and Evelina Ciotola Brian and Betsy Karas
Kelly and Kathleen Clark Tom and Ellen Keating
Mark and Judith Roy *11 yrs Michael and Crystal Cockerell *5 yrs William and Amber Keglewitsch
Royal Document Destruction, Inc.
George and Lynne Santino Karen and Mike Cofojohn *11 yrs Danita Kessler
Arius Cook *5 yrs Mary Kididis *4 yrs
Jim and Debbie Scartz Brett Crompton *3 yrs Stan and Sue Kiger
Mark and Kimberly Schwartz *6 yrs
Anthony Scialabba *8 yrs Thomas and Angela Cua Terence and Julie Kirby *3 yrs
Marilyn Cuiksa James and Lisa Kirchner
Matthew and Shana See Michael and Barbara Curran Joan Koebel
Eric and Margo Seyboldt
Gregory and Beth Sheumaker *4 yrs Pete and Michele D’Amico Teresa and Thomas Koller *3 yrs
James and Kim Davis Matthew and Carolyn Konicki
Scott Smith Jill and William Davis *4 yrs Herbert and Susan Kraker *3 yrs
Kelle Snyder *3 yrs
Chris and Gina Stone Michael and Giselda DeLauder Robert and Nicole Kreuzer

Annual Report Friends Circle Beth Godfrey Gerald and Donna Price
(Gifts up to $99) Nancy Goss Kelly and Brent Pugh *5 yrs
RKD Investments Philip and Gloria Absi Mitchell and Christine Grindley Adam Pusateri
Kathleen and Patrick Rogers *3 yrs Jillian Althoff Matthew and Amy Gutman Megan Ratchford
Nick Rossetti Michele and Daren Althouse Kelly Habing Jackson and Lori Rennie
Patrick Rossetti *7 yrs Anonymous Daniel Hageman Mary and Ted Revard
Daniel and Darlene Rotella *5 yrs Anonymous Thomas Hammond *4 yrs JoAnn Riley
Al and Deanne Sabatino *7 yrs Luciana and Lemuel Arcamo Grace Harper Timothy and Julie Riley
Teresa Salvadore Steven Bagnowski Aaron and Jenifer Hatcher James and Josephine Ripke *4 yrs
Mark and Joanne Salyer *4 yrs Gregory and Tonja Baker *6 yrs Carol and Joseph Hatem *6 yrs Nathania Rippey
Donlehr and Cheryl Sands Ron and Kelly Baldwin Pam and Francis Heil *4 yrs Janet Rishel
Alisa Savko Tanner Baldwin Ann Heller Robert and Eileen Roach
Andrew and Christina Schetter *3 yrs Jordan Ball Matthew Heller Esther Rogers
Brennan Schlabig *3 yrs Anthony and Dione Balzano *5 yrs Ed and Betsy Herbert Harvey Rossetti *5 yrs
Jeannie and David Schneider Mary Bernardo Cindy and Thomas Hickey Jacqueline and Charles Rowan *7 yrs
Amy Schockling *4 yrs Dr. Debora Binkley Marsha and Bill Highfield *7 yrs Michael and Corinna Rush
Tiffany Schworm Teresa Black Karen and Larry Hittner Nina Ryan
Michael and Therese Sciarroni Steven and Amy Blackstone Dr. and Mrs. Hoppes Cheryl Sauer-O’Rourke
Darrien Scott Blair Blumenscheid Lauren Hurst Linda Saunders and Jon Hoffman *5 yrs
Karen Scott *9 yrs Jenna Brader Durban Amy and Greg Huzicka Gilda Savko
Cecelia Scudiere Jeanine Brown Dominic and Florence Iacobucci Robert and Alisa Schlabig
Ellen and Rick Selegue Matt and Bonnie Brown Rick and Deanna Jacobs Laurie and Thomas Schneider
SFD Boys Soccer Program Rick and Jody Cadena *8 yrs JP Morgan Chase Greg and Debra Schumacher
Mrs. Mary Sguerra *11 yrs John and Margaret Calderone *3 yrs Deborah Julian Deborah and Michael Scott
Valerie Sharritts *11 yrs Barb and Patrick Camboni Jennifer Keaton Jill Shaffer
Katie Shelton *7 yrs Todd and Christine Cannon William and Karen Kleinhenz Tip and Daniela Shonkwiler
Trent Sheumaker *7 yrs Joseph Capoccio *7 yrs Margy and Robert Kloska *9 yrs Rose Shuler
John and Michelle Shubitowski Robert and Bridget Cargin Michelle Koch Jeffrey and Nancy Shultz
Whitney Signoracci Jim and Cassie Cherichello Anita Koebel Jane and John Slanoc
Silver Rule Masonry Inc. John Cline George and Susan Koval Nick Slupski *10 yrs
Donald and Marilee Simon Shanna Cohn Susan and Adam Krenn Angela Smith
Thomas Snyder *7 yrs John and Pamela Condo *11 yrs Ms. Leslie Kristoff Kareem and Elaina Smith
Carolyn Spencer Louise Conie Kenneth Lettre Timothy and Karen Smith
Spinosi Enterprises CarolWilkins Cotman Mary Lightbody Catherine and Timothy Snyder *11 yrs
Katherine Stark Brian and Talia Cromwell *6 yrs Thomas and Gail Lopresti Michael and Elaine Spielberg
Bill and Lorie Steller *11 yrs Kelly Curtin Noll Malcolm and Rita Maclean Rebecca and Scott Stalnaker *4 yrs
Van and Mary Stewart *3 yrs Edwin and Shelly Czerniak Tammy Maddy Mark and Melissa Stevens
Michael and Elaine Stokes Heather and James Dages Jean Magnacca William and Karen Stewart
Nicole Swisher *6 yrs Jannis Davis James and Maryann Malinowski Kelsie Stites
Leah and Paul Tavella Linda and Philip Delbert *4 yrs Paul and Melissa Marchio Raymond and Alicia Stokes *6 yrs
Mary Ann and Tim Thissen Sylvia Deshazor Lynn Mayer Michael and Jennifer Stone
Jeffrey Thomas James and Brenda Devine Thomas and Mary Maynard *3 yrs Jill Strathern
Nancy and Philip Tierney Dick Kovalchik and Family Bob and Diane McCarthy *3 yrs Shelli Stumph
Eusebio and Susana Tlahuel Arias John Ditrick Bruce and Jennifer McClary Stephanie Sunderland
Michael and Christine Turner Julia and Louis D’Orazio Kaitlyn McGoldrick *5 yrs Jacqueline Szmania
Steve Ulry Jeff Dortmund Maureen Meck Anthony Thomas
Carli Urcheck *7 yrs Barbara Dougherty Wendy Michel *5 yrs Laura and Scott Thorne *3 yrs
Mark and Judith Valentine Susan and Christopher Douglass *4 yrs Bob and Christine Miller Carol and Greg Thune *5 yrs
Karen and BruceValentino Barbara Dowler Carlo Monaco Catherine Tiegs *5 yrs
Pam VanArsdale *11 yrs Monica Durbin *3 yrs Candice Monroe Mr. Raymond Trucco
SueVanWassenhove *5 yrs Mark and Monna Eakins *3 yrs Lori and Richard Moore *5 yrs Thelma and James Vargo *3 yrs
Linda Vollmer *11 yrs Robert Eaton Joseph andYvonne Morbitzer Barbara and Michael Varley
Michael and MarilynWalker Joseph and Victoria Erion Patrick Moriarty Vicki and Robert Vennemeyer
Brenda Ward *3 yrs Henry and Evelyn Erwin Dennis and Sandra Mulloy Giovina Viol
Brad and Donna Wehrman Evans Automotive Repair, Inc. *6 yrs T.C. and Christine Murphy Elizabeth Vittorio
LeonWeisenberger *11 yrs Nicole Evans Goshay Eric E. Myers Thomas and Beth Waldren
Michael Weisenberger Mary Anne Ey *3 yrs Kate Myers Nicole Webb
Maura Weisenburger Judith and Robert Finney *3 yrs Jason and Heather Nave Thomas Wickert
Jack Welsh *5 yrs Paul Franchak Brian and Jennifer Nordmoe Ryan and Libby Wiggins *11 yrs
James and Nancy Whitehead Garrin Francis Chris and Joyce O’Daniel Frank Willson
Aaron and Erin Whittaker Heather Freado Ryan and Leslie O’Reilly Anne Marie and Don Wood
Cathy Wickert Walter and Angela French Joan Patrone CareyWrigley *3 yrs
Molly Wilson Daniel Gates *4 yrs John and Nancy Pawlowski *4 yrs Mengqi and Kanglin Wu *5 yrs
Laura Wojciechowski Genesis Consulting Group Alisha Perdue Richard and JeanneYoung *7 yrs
Christina Woods *6 yrs Sergio and Carol Genovesi *5 yrs Randolph and Laura Piersall Greg Zacharias *11 yrs
SheliaYerkey *5 yrs Steven and Carla Gilbert Roseann and Will Place Tom and Karen Zelina
Harold andYancey Zimmer Paul and Maria Gillan *4 yrs Thomas and Linda Poston Rose Zugaro
Marie C. Zinn *7 yrs
Michael and Julie Zucker *5 yrs

Annual Giving

You are our greatest strength. You are St. Francis DeSales High School.

Stallion Loyalty Society

Loyal donors are the cornerstone of St. Francis DeSales High School success, providing the means by which DeSales can carry out its
mission of providing a holistic educational experience in the Catholic tradition which prepares the mind, body, and spirit of each student
to love God, seek truth, and live virtuously.

In recognition of this important commitment, the Stallion Loyalty Society honors donors giving to St. Francis DeSales High School with
various degrees of loyalty—from our Charter members, who are just beginning their lifelong commitment to annual giving, to our
Lifetime supporters, who have given to the school for 10 years or more.The society recognizes and celebrates the ambition, consistency,
and dedication that affirms donor beliefs in the mission of SFD and consistently supports SFD students year in and year out.

How to become a member? Membership Benefits
Simply make a gift three years in a row of $25 or more. Donors Benefits vary as donors reach consecutive years of giving to
who have made consecutive gifts since fiscal year 2011 (July 1, St. Francis DeSales High School.
2010-June 30, 2011) are automatically enrolled.To sustain your Qualifying Levels
membership and reach new recognition milestones, make a gift
every year.You can also join our Monthly Giving program. It’s CHARTER
easy to enroll with a credit card using our safe and secure online
donation form. 3-4 years of consecutive giving
What’s the minimum annual gift for membership?
Gifts of $25 or more each year. MILESTONE
Do I need to give to a specific fund?
You may direct your gift to any area of the school. Both 5-9 years of consecutive giving
unrestricted and restricted gifts qualify you for membership in
the society. PURPLE MILESTONE
Why does giving every year matter?
Annual gifts have an immediate impact on the greatest priorities 10+ years of consecutive giving
at St. Francis DeSales High School.When you make a gift each
year, you support faith-filled, academic, and co-curricular More About the Society
programs that “Empower Students for Life.” For more information about the
Stallion Loyalty Society, please
contact Michele Moriarty in the
Advancement Office at 614-267-7808
or email [email protected].

Join Today Become a Stallion Loyalty Society member by making your gift each year or signing up to make a monthly gift!

The first gift of our appreciation will be sent to all Stallion
Loyalty Society members at the beginning of the new year.
Consecutive years of giving are noted in the Annual Giving
report (on previous pages).

“For it is in giving that we receive.” -St. Francis of Assisi

Scholarship Program

Many of the scholarships at St. Francis
DeSales High School are provided by
benefactors who believe the students can
make a difference at DeSales and beyond.
Thank you to the generous benefactors
who funded the following scholarships
during the 2019-20 school year:

The Barbara J. O’Riordan Memorial Scholarship is supported by the SFD Mothers Club
The Bob Lennon Memorial Scholarship is supported by the Lennon Family
The Captain Nicholas Rozanski Memorial Scholarship is provided by the Mitchell Family
The Carfagna Memorial Scholarship is provided by the Carfagna Family
The Chris Daniels Memorial Scholarship is provided by the Daniels Family
The Civic Scholarship is provided by Louis and Janet Schwartz
The Cliff Gasbarro Memorial Scholarship is provided by the Gasbarro Family
The Dana Gentile Memorial Scholarship
The DaveVanWassenhove Memorial Scholarship is provided by theVanWassenhove Family
The DennisWirtz Scholarship is supported by theWirtz Family
The Dr. Francis Henninger Scholarship is provided by Jamie and Elizabeth Ryan Supported by our
The Elizabeth Garrick Memorial Scholarship is provided by the Garrick Family generous benefactors,
The Faith, Family,Tradition Scholarships are provided by the Mazzocco Family St. Francis DeSales High
The Father Jerry Rodenfels Scholarship is supported by the family of Father Jerry Rodenfels School provides more than
The Grandparents Scholarship is supported by the Grandparents of SFDHS $360,000 to 190 students
The Guido and JoAnn Ricevuto Memorial Scholarship
The John and Connie Sauter Family Endowed Scholarship is provided by the Sauter Family each year.

The Jay Kubin Memorial Scholarship is provided by the Kubin Family
The Jim Purcell Memorial Scholarship is supported by the Purcell Family
The Jim Schmall Memorial Scholarship is provided by the Schmall Family
The Joey Sansone Memorial Scholarship is provided by the Sansone Family
The John J. Preston II Memorial Scholarship is provided by the Preston Family
The Joyce A. Kozlowski Scholarship is provided by the Kozlowski Family
The Lance Corporal Ryan E. Miller Memorial Scholarship is supported by the Miller Family
The Laura Giammarco Cua Memorial Scholarship is provided by the Cua Family
The Leadership in Music Award is provided by anonymous past parents
The Leroy Greffin Scholarship is provided by the Saunders and Greffin families
The Lisa K. DummValedictorian Scholarship is provided by the Dumm Family
The Mary and Harvey Rossetti, Sr. Memorial Scholarship is provided by the Rossetti Family
The Mary DiPietro Scholarship is provided by Mary DiPietro
The Milena DiMichaelangelo Memorial Scholarship is supported by the family and friends of the DiMichaelangelo Family
The Mike and Jean Flaherty Scholarship is supported by the Flaherty Family
The Nancy Billy Memorial Scholarship is provided by the Billy Family
The Parent Advisory Board Scholarship is supported by the SFD Parent Advisory Board
The Ron Landis Memorial Scholarship is provided by the Landis Family
The St. Cecilia Scholarship is provided by anonymous past parents
The St. Francis DeSales Alumni Legacy Scholarship is supported by SFD Alumni
The Stallion Pride Scholarship is provided by anonymous past parents
The Stewart Family Memorial Scholarship is provided by the Stewart Family
The Ted and Patricia Mosure Memorial Scholarship is provided by the Mosure Family
The TimWoodward Memorial Scholarship is supported by the Fitzmartin and Woodward Families
The Tom and MaryKay Mulligan Family Scholarship is provided by the Mulligan Family
The Tony and Debbie Pizzurro Memorial Scholarship is supported by the Pizzurro Family
The Tony Romanelli Memorial Scholarship is supported by the family and friends of the Romanelli Family
The Tradition of Excellence Faculty Scholarship is supported by the DeSales Faculty

The following scholarships are supported through the SFD Annual Giving:

The Franciscan Sisters Merit Scholarships The Jeff Stevens Technology Scholarship The Patrick D. Rossetti Scholarship
The Msgr. James Berendt Memorial Scholarship The I Can Make A Difference Scholarship The Roseann Costello Memorial Scholarship
The Father Charlie Klinger Scholarship The Mrs. Patricia Botti Latin Scholarship The St. Francis de Sales Merit Scholarships

Monthly Giving
makes for a great year!

Monthly gifts add up!

To learn more about how you can make an
impact all year long

please visit

https://www.sfdstallions.org/annual-giving

Alumni Legacy Scholarship

The Alumni Legacy Scholarship was created as a way to recognize the commitment our Alumni make to their alma
mater when choosing to send their child(ren) to DeSales. Each new school year Alumni Legacy Scholarships ($1,000
each) are open to incoming freshmen whose parents (or grandparents beginning in the 2021-22 school year)
attended St. Francis DeSales High School. The recipients are selected for their active role in church, school, and co-
curricular activities. It is our hope to endow all donations made to the Alumni Legacy Fund to increase the number
of recipients of this scholarship, with the ultimate goal of providing each student of an alumnus/a a scholarship to
attend St. Francis DeSales High School. The Alumni Legacy Fund continues to grow due to the great efforts of our
Alumni Board and Council and the generous support of our Alumni community.
Below we introduce to you the 2020 Alumni Legacy Scholarship winners. We look forward to watching the legacy of
our Stallion tradition carried on for years to come.

Lucy Wills Maria Jenkinson Anna Ballard
Co-Curricular Activities and Service: Co-Curricular Activities and Service: Co-Curricular Activities and Service:
Softball, Golf, Battle of the Books, St. Mock Trial, Math Club, In the Know, Run the Race Club, Spanish Club,
Vincent de Paul Club, In the Know, Ski Chinese Club, History Club,Writer’s Tennis, Math Club,Yoga Club,Tutoring
Club, Spanish Club, Stallions for Life, and Club, Gaming Club, Model UN, Run Pictured: Anna with her mom, Debbie
an altar server the Race, Battle of the Books, Marching (Stapleton) Ballard, Class of 1991
Pictured: Lucy with her mom, Chrissy Band, Concert Choir, andYouth Group
(Snyder) Wills, Class of 1995 at Church of the Resurrection Kaitlin Emmerling
Pictured: Maria with her mom, Krista Co-Curricular Activities and
(Jilek) Jenkinson, Class of 1998 Service: Soccer, Swimming,
Ronald McDonald House
Anmarie Trolli Baking Club, Stallions for
Co-Curricular Activities and Wellness, and Track and
Service: Softball,Volleyball, Field
Drone Racing,Writer’s Pictured: Kaitlin with her
Club, St.Vincent de Paul mom, and dad, alumnus Brian
Club, and Book Club Emmerling, Class of 1993
Pictured: Anmarie with her
mom, Liz (Aleshire) Trolli,
Class of 1998

To learn more about the Alumni Legacy Scholarship and to contribute
online, please visit: www.sfdstallions.org/legacy-scholarship.

You may also give by sending a check to: THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION
St. Francis DeSales Legacy Fund , 257 Broad Street , Columbus, Ohio 43215

All classes contributed a total of $135,787 towards the school’s 2019-20 Annual Giving
with an overall percentage of 2.35%. No matter the size of your gift, please consider
making a gift to your alma mater. Your personal involvement can send a strong signal to
your former classmates, your fellow alumni and to our current students. Together we will
continue to make SFD a place of pride and academic excellence.

Dollars Raised Per Class Participation Rate
Class of 1979 $17,895 Class of 1964 8.25%
Class of 1997 $11,272 Class of 1984 7.22%
Class of 1967 $10,784 Class of 1970 7.18%
Class of 1988 $8,310 Class of 1973 7.04%
Class of 1984 $6,637 Class of 1979 6.22%

Alumni Giving: Thank you to the alumni who generously gave a gift during the 2019-20 school year!

Class of 1964 Class of 1969 Class of 1973 Class of 1978 Rick Selegue
Joseph Finocchi Elizabeth Krouse Arnold Dino Carfagna Steven Gilbert David Zehala
Daniel Groomes Thomas Buoni Mark Eagan Angela Granata
Carol Signoracci Hatem Joseph Erion Mark Eakins Ann Mnich Class of 1984
Daniel Koebel Rosemary Salamony Grassbaugh Mary Anne Ey Rene Pezzot Kathleen Halas Haywood
Mary Susi Mancini Dan Grassbaugh Christina Iaconis Harry Stone Gregory Baker
Thomas Maynard Lawrence Hollern Carolyn Gluth Marcum Ivy Hempy Brown
Mary Casey Maynard Christopher Hunkler James McCann Class of 1979 Jeanine Funk Brown
Lynne Shover Pendleton Daniel LaVille Douglas Overstreet Kathy Newlon Arnett Patrick Chapman
Barbara Brinkman Varley Joseph Morbitzer Thomas Schneider Jeanenne Cua Carfagna Tammi Clark
Dee Vitullo Rawdon Chris Vittrio Joe Ciminello Michael Fitzmartin
Class of 1965 Catherine LaPointe Snyder Greg DiRosario Mark Hamann
Anne Mosure Cooper Linda Vollmer Class of 1974 Mike Evans Melissa Gibson Hartsough
Michael Hardy Michael Walker Laurie McKenzie Adams Daniel Garrick Elizabeth Cook Mitevski
MarshaWeilbacher Highfield Sam Carfagna Kevin Hollern Marcy Rogers Mnich
Joseph Moreno Class of 1970 William Mnich Michael Mulligan Mark Mnich
Kathy Moreno Vicki Davis Albright Ruth O’Brien McMullen Charles Noll Lori Ricevuto Moore
Angela Cua Smith Susan Ricevuto Ammon Anthony Thomas Bill Shirk Richard Moore
Thelma Hess Vargo Joseph Capoccio Rose Shuler Ellen Jelinek Selegue
John Condo Class of 1975 Mary Ann Burnett Thissen
Class of 1966 Stephen Conti Anthony Borghese Class of 1985
Philip Delbert Christine Johnson John Calderone Class of 1980 Gina Shultz Baldasarro
Judith Kauderer Finney Robert Kristoff Martin Hensel Karen Compton Dick Molly McGee Barrett
Patricia Marzen Hardesty William Longenbaker Karen Kelly Hittner Laura Jordan Martin Andrew Behrendt
Teresa Buyko Koller Mike O’Connell Thomas Jenkins Andrew Durbin
Carl Linke Harvey Rossetti Mary Orlaska Kididis Class of 1981 Deborah Jordan Durbin
Hubert Mann Monica Sullivan Catherine Doersam Lower Anthony Balzano Matthew Heller
Patrick Rossetti Jeffrey Thomas Rita Condo MacLean Lisa Jones Bishoff Steve Julian
James Scartz Pamela Waldren James Posani DeborahVarrasso Duffy Christine Steigerwald Julian
David Schneider Mary Noon Revard Kevin Meyers Donna Schwartz Kanoski
Jeannie Mayhew Schneider Class of 1971 Jeffrey Shultz Jane Lindeman Slanoc Christopher Kanoski
Christine DiBlasi Spinosi Teresa Sansone Black Matthew Stranges GinaVatter Mudre
Michael Curran Class of 1976 Paula Gray Stranges Laurie Cain Schneider
Class of 1967 Cathy Johnson Ewald Thomas Cua Roger Wilke
Linda Noon Delbert Mike Greene James Fitzmartin Class of 1986
Barbara Froehlich Dowler Delbert Hoppes Daniel Gates Class of 1982 Matt Barber
Linda Hattery Chris Stone ThereseWagner Lentz Samuel Chapman Joanne Miller Durbin
Kathleen Maginnity Blanche Gideon Sullivan Chris Lentz James Davis Christine Murphy Hadden
Anthony Valentine Catherine Longenbaker Tiegs Tina Bischoff Lovin Molly Feesler Jennifer Keaton
James Whitehead Linda Lozano Posani Angelo Forte Daniel Low
Class of 1972 Mary Schneider Sguerra Cindy Callaghan Hickey Jennifer Heller Myers
Class of 1968 Theresa Guth Carfagna Carolyn Miller Spencer Margy Tonneman Kloska Stephanie StephensYeager
Luciana Giammarco Arcamo Carol Wilkins Cotman Theresa Mulligan Toopes Laurie Doersam Luft
Anthony DiBlasi Jannis Davis Molly Zang McCarthy Class of 1987
Susan Greylock Douglass Don Mayer Class of 1977 Jeffrey Mirgon Michael Cockerell
Sharon Hiles Fickell Mark Roy Barb Krouse Camboni Thomas Waldren Michael Durbin
Patrick Fickell William Stewart Patrick Camboni Paul Franchak
James Kristoff Raymond Stokes Thomas Hammond Class of 1983 Lynnette Gehrlich
Maureen Hollern Meck Nancy Waldren Tierney Roseann Moore Place Steve Barber Brian Mannion
Antonia Moras Carol Ventresca Timothy Carfagna Riley Andrea Macioce Belt Joe Minadeo
William Pickard Greg Hord Nick Slupski
Timothy Snyder Peter Mudre Christina GuthWoods

Class of 1988 Class of 1997 Class of 2010
Julie Moreno Barber Amy Moreno Haggard Sean Dundon
Matt Beecroft Scott Smith Adam Griffin
Keli Jenkins Beecroft Matthew Stewart Dominic Pizzurro
Julia Mangini D’Orazio Betsy Pharion Stewart
Anna Capoccia Fuller Ryan Wiggins Class of 2012
Kelle Houser Snyder Kelsey Albanese
Joseph Valentine Class of 1998 Brennan Schlabig
Talia Brader Cromwell Amy Schockling
Class of 1989 Sarah Walker Gantz
John Ditrick Laura Reither Hartman Class of 2013
Colleen McMichael Gustafson Daniel Mayer Arius Cook
Karen D’Angelo Jewett Adam Pusateri Kate Myers
James Jones Darrien Scott
Wendy Michel Class of 1999
Tip Shonkwiler Julie Signoracci Baker Class of 2014
Tiffany White Kelly Habing Liza Hornyak
Daniel Koons
Class of 1990 Class of 2016
James Mager Class of 2000 Eric Myers
Paul Marchio Russ Keller
William Resch Susan Longenbaker Krenn Class of 2017
Nathania Rippey Molly Kubin McMurray Patrick Moriarty
Cheryl Sauer-O’Rourke Nina Ryan
Class of 2001
Class of 1991 Ryan Buechner Class of 2018
Jennifer Hodges Nick Rossetti Tanner Baldwin
Dean Kreuzer
Jennifer Ricci Kreuzer Class of 2002 Class of 2019
Daniel Brown Christopher Fuchs
Class of 1992 Angelo Cua
Rebecca Highfield Stalnaker Ryan O’Reilly Thank you for
Mark Valentine Leslie Coughlin O’Reilly paying it forward
Christopher Pizzurro
Class of 1993 for all future
Heather Marshman Dages Class of 2003 SFD alumni!
Brian Emmerling Nathan Chalfant
Matthew Letzelter Jason Meyer
John Nicely Jennifer Bayer Meyer
Kate Adams Reither
Jason Ricci Class of 2004
Whitney Aschinger Signoracci Cara Pizzurro Castorano
Lisa Stevens Joseph D’Andrea
Carey Wrigley Adam Pizzurro

Class of 1994 Class of 2005
Douglas Heil Joshua Chan
Tim Meier Heather Freado
Amy Buoni Nicely Megan Rossetti Polk
Jason Penhorwood
Class of 2006
Class of 1995 Chris Early
Christine Bennett Bilheimer Christina Hayes Johns
Matt D’Orazio Patricia Bayer Kervin
Beth Schneider Godfrey Trent Sheumaker
Karen Ciaciura Heil
Thomas Reither Class of 2007
Laura Hollern Thorne Alexander Leach
Jennifer BlackburnValentine Kaitlyn McGoldrick

Class of 1996 Class of 2008
ChristinaValentine Baileys Nicole Ciminello
Karen Baker Cofojohn Kevin Johns
Michael Delfino Paul Tavella
Kathleen Durbin Letzelter
Alisha Perdue Class of 2009
Kathryn Selby Preston Blair Blumenscheid
Kelly Edwards Pugh Michael McGoldrick
Kathleen Heron Rogers Kelsie Gerardi Stites
Elaine Holdren Spielberg Leah Ciminello Tavella
Michael Weisenberger

2019 Friends in the Courtyard

Parents, alumni, past parents, faculty and staff, and friends
gathered on Thursday, September 26 in the gymnasium at St.
Francis DeSales High School for the Friends in the Courtyard
Wine Tasting and Auction. The community came together to
sample the finest wines from around the world plus a variety
of beers from local breweries. Guests also enjoyed fabulous
Italian feast from Carfagna’s and were able to bid on 200 silent
and live auction items. The event raised over $52,000 (net).
Proceeds from “Friends in the Courtyard” provide financial
support to our co-curricular programs including athletics,
band, drama, and over 50 scholastic and interest-based clubs.

We are grateful for the help of our dedicated volunteers,
donors, and sponsors for making Friends in the Courtyard
Wine Tasting and Auction a successful and fantastic event.

Co-Chairpersons Decorations
Nicole Clayton, Krysta Wilcox, Trees by the Ciminello Family
Sam and Jeanenne Carfagna Mums by Oakland Nursary

Masters of Ceremonies PremierWine Table Sponsors 2020 Stallion Golf Outing
Dom Tiberi and Sam Carfagna Corna Kokosing Construction
Desserts Our 11th annual Stallion Golf Outing, held at New Albany
d.lish bake shoppe by Company Links Golf Club on August 23, 2020, was a great event
Jennifer Kreuzer The Javitch Family again this year. Thanks to all of our sponsors and golfers
DJ Services Wine Tasting Table Sponsors who helped us raise a record $17,356.00 to support
Bad Monkey TRIAD Architects St. Francis DeSales High School athletic programs.
Krysta and Jonathan Wilcox Congratulations to the Stallion Golf Outing winning team:
Jennifer and Pat Millenbaugh Sam Chapman ’82, Pat Chapman ’84, Holden Chapman
Arica RobbinsWorth, ’15, and past parent Jansen Plesich. A special thanks to the
Girls and Boys Golf programs for helping with the event.
Realtor HER Next year’s outing will be on Sunday, August 22, 2021
Fuller Painting at New Albany Links. We will send out a ‘Save the Date’
reminder in the Spring.
Stallions Unite Due to COVID-19 we were unable
During the to hold our annual Casino Royale
Big Give and event, which helps fund the co-
curricular programs our students
Virtual Auction

are involved in throughout the

school year. On average $80,000

is raised at Casino Royale, which

has proved vital to the success of these programs. With

several auction items already turned in for the originally

scheduled Casino Royale, we decided to hold our first

virtual auction in June. We also teamed up with the

Columbus Foundation for the Big Give during this time

period. Thank you to all those who participated in a BIG

way during The Big Give and SFD Virtual Auction. Through

your support, we exceeded our fundraising goal and

raised $34,876. We were truly humbled by the incredible

generosity that you showed to the students of SFDHS.

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Stallion Sponsorships are dedicated to providing financial support for St. Francis DeSales High
School co-curricular programs. By becoming a Stallion Sponsor businesses have the opportunity
to connect with a loyal group of more than 10,000 parents, alumni, and friends of the St. Francis
DeSales community. Sponsorship levels include printed and digital advertisements, banners, and
company recognition at events. Thank you to our 2019-20 Stallion Sponsors listed in this section.
*2019 Friends in the Courtyard sponsors are listed on the previous page.

Total Stallion Sponsorships in 2019-2020: $71,500

Title Sponsor: G & J Pepsi-Cola
Scoreboard Sponsors: Carfagna’s, Donatos Pizza, Farmers Insurance, Ohio Health
Opening Day: 2 Horse Apparel, Bosc + Brie, Capitol Waste & Recycling Services, Carfagna’s, Cheryl’s Cookies, James T. Hutta, D.D.S.
Orthodontics, Professional Eye Care at Westar,White Castle
Walkway of Champions: Bob-Boyd Auto Family, Capitol Waste & Recycling Services, Danbury Senior Living/Parkside Village, Prestige/Lifetouch
Photography, Stallions for Life
Courtside Sponsors: ValEquity Real Estate, Stallions for Life
Media Sponsors: Pride Sponsor: St. Gabriel Catholic Radio; Purple Sponsor: Catholic Cemeteries of Columbus;White Sponsors: Albright &
Schnulo Family Eye Care, Blackley Insurance Agency, Dairy Queen Westerville, Moreland Funeral Home, NothinbutBundt Cakes, Roosters, Salaita &
Emrich Orthodontics
2020 Stallion Golf Outing: Stallion Premiere Sponsors: Carfagna’s, Kegler, Brown, Hill + Ritter; Hole Sponsors: Alpha I,The Arbona Family,
Argentum Properties, LLC, Atlas Butler, Auddino’s Italian Bakery, Barrett and Associates, Bob-Boyd Auto Family, Friends of the Boys Basketball
Program,The Carawan Family, In Memory of Jeanne Lawson, sponsored by Jeff Montenaro, In Memory of Pam and Doug Taylor, sponsored by the
Neubert Family, John Bevilacqua, Kathy Petrohilos, kw Classic Properties Realty, Mary Kay Beauty Consultant Karla Larson, Sarah and Matthew
Lee, SFD Ice Hockey, Signature Financial Group, LLC, Northern Stallions Basketball, Sam and Pat Chapman, Farmers Insurance, Solazzo Marble &
Granite,Weed Pro,WestCamp

Financial Summary

The Finance Committee presents our financial operating data for the FiscalYear ending June 30, 2020.

2019-2020 2019-2020 Revenue
Revenue
Student Tuition, Fees and Other Collections $7,494,337 Student Tuition, Fees, and
Other School Income $ 642,212 Other Collections
Other School Income

TOTAL REVENUE: $8,136,549

Expenses 2019-2020 Expenses
Faculty and Staff Payroll,Taxes, Benefits $ 6,132,687
Building Related Expenses $ 837,598 Faculty and Staff Payroll,
Other School Expenses $ 1,024,807 Taxes, Benefits
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 7,995,092 Building Related Expenses
Other School Expenses

Operating Surplus $ 141,457

Capital improvements for 2019-20 included the renovation of the Student Service Center (formerly the Franciscan Center/
convent), replacement of the track and turf in Alumni Stadium, and a total upgrade to the school’s electrical service.The
school also reduced its Diocesan debt obligation.We wish to express our sincerest gratitude to our parents, alumni, and
supporters, as well as our feeder parishes and the Diocese of Columbus.

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Planned Giving

“In Life we Seek God. In Death we find God.
In Eternity we Possess God.” ~St. Francis de Sales

4212 Legacy Society “Lessons learned while a student at DeSales
A Planned Gift is a beautiful way to extend the legacy of your have been invaluable assets during my
support for Saint Francis DeSales High School. This type of gift career path. When making decisions on
will deeply strengthen the lives of those in our school community how I could provide that same support for
and ensure that this special place—rooted in Faith, Family future students, I knew the Planned Giving
and Tradition—has the lasting support necessary to Empower program would allow me to not only “pay
Students for Life! Planned Giving helps us support programs that forward,” but also focus on the issues which
offer a more dynamic, faith-centered experience for our students. I felt were critical to the achievements of
Forward looking bequests are often unrestricted, affording us the future students.
flexibility to use your gifts where they are most needed. Alumni are usually invited to contribute
Anyone can make a Planned Gift and make a difference— for many reasons, whether for tuition
regardless of income level. Planned Gifts are directed through assistance, buildings, equipment, or
specific documents related to an individual’s will or estate plan. programs. Utilizing the Planned Giving
Planned Gifts may include cash, securities or stock, real estate, program, an alum can determine how their
artwork, personal property, life insurance, retirement plans, etc. donation will support the school, either as
Each Planned Gift presents a benefit to the benefactor and Saint an unrestricted gift, or to support a specific
Francis DeSales High School. By taking the advantages provided interest. Donors can direct their giving and
by our federal tax code, you and your tax professional can fashion be certain their donation will be a valuable
a gift that fulfills your personal needs and makes a positive bonus for the school. Due to my planned
impact on DeSales. gift, DeSales will have support for their
To ensure that each gift is stewarded in the way most beneficial “career exploration” programming for years
to all parties, we strongly encourage each donor family to to come.”
consult their tax and estate planning professionals. If you ~Carol A. Ventresca, Ph.D., Class of 1972
For more details on how your Planned Gift can
have already included Saint Francis DeSales make an impact, please visit www.sfdstallions.org/
High School in your estate plan or if you are planned-giving or check the box on the enclosed
considering doing so, please contact Tim envelope and a member of the Advancement team
Jewett at 614-267-7808 or [email protected]. will contact you.
Tim Jewett
Director of Advancement



St. Francis DeSales High School
4212 Karl Road
Columbus, Ohio 43224

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