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St. Francis DeSales High School (Columbus, Ohio)

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Coordinates: 40°3′11″N 82°58′29″W / 40.05306°N 82.97472°W / 40.05306; -82.97472
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St. Francis DeSales High School
Address
Map
4212 Karl Road

Columbus
,
Franklin
,
Ohio
43224

United States
Coordinates40°3′11″N 82°58′29″W / 40.05306°N 82.97472°W / 40.05306; -82.97472
Information
TypePrivate, Coeducational
MottoFaith. Family. Tradition.
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
FounderMonsignor James M. Berendt
OversightRoman Catholic Diocese of Columbus
AdministratorRobert Dvorak
PrincipalDan Garrick[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment875+ (2018)
Student to teacher ratio17:1
Color(s)Purple and White[1]   
SloganEmpowering Students for Life
Athletics conferenceCentral Catholic League[1]
Team nameStallions[1]
Rivals•Bishop Watterson Eagles

•Bishop Hartley Hawks

•St.Charles Cardinals
PublicationThe Mighty Pen
NewspaperThe Quill
Websitehttp://www.sfdstallions.org

St. Francis DeSales High School is located in Columbus, Ohio, United States and is part of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus. The school has an enrollment of over 875 students, in four grade levels.

Location

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St. Francis DeSales High School is located on the north side of Columbus, Ohio. Students come from the Columbus Public School District and suburban school districts: Big Walnut, Delaware, Gahanna Jefferson, Lewis Center, New Albany-Plain Local, Olentangy, Westerville and Worthington.

History

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St. Francis DeSales High School was originally founded in 1960, using borrowed classrooms from both St. Augustine and St. James the Less schools. During September 1962, the school earned a permanent home. It had ten sisters from St. Francis of Stella in Niagara, New York, four priests, and eight lay people. It opened with a registered student number of 523.[2]

Awards

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St. Francis DeSales High School is the recipient of two Blue Ribbon Awards of Excellence in Education.

Extracurriculars

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Over 90% of the students are involved in the arts, athletics, student government, or one of the many clubs and organizations offered on campus. The school offers Latin Club, Italian Club, French Club, Spanish Club, Chinese Club, Business Club, Engineering Club, St. Vincent DePaul, a National Honors Society chapter, Drama Club, Art Club, Student Council, Model UN Club, Mock Trial, Environmental Club, Corral for the Kids (benefits pediatric cancer patients), Run the Race Club (benefits Brian Muha Foundation), Ronald McDonald Baking Club, Rosary Making Club, Equus Literary Magazine, Math Club, Chemistry Club, Horizons (Liturgical Choir), Band, Flag Corps, Writing Club, Wrestling Stats, In-the-Know, History Club, Ski Club, Yoga Club, Student Ambassadors, Stallions for Health & Wellness, and Fishing Club.

Since 2021, catechesis at the school has been facilitated by Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco. [3]

Athletics

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Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

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Further information: Ohio High School Athletic Association

Notable alumni/staff

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Archived from the original on 2010-11-05. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
  2. ^ "Saint Francis DeSales".
  3. ^ Puet, Tim (18 August 2022). "More priests, sisters from orders come to diocese". The Catholic Times of Columbus. Archived from the original on 22 August 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2022.
  4. ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Wrestling". Retrieved 2007-02-12.
  5. ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Basketball AA". Retrieved 2007-02-12.
  6. ^ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Baseball". Retrieved 2007-02-12.
  7. ^ a b c d e f OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31.
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