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Got News?  Contact the DeSales Advancement Office at Joshua.Blandford@desaleshs.com to get your DeSales news posted here.

Colts at Governor's Scholars
Congrats to our 2010 Governor's Scholars, seniors Ronnie Booth and Shawn Barney, currently on campus at Murray State and Centre College, respectively. Good luck and have fun this summer!

2010 Hall of Honors Awards Dinner
After five years of sharing the limelight with the Benefit Feast gala, the Hall of Honors Awards Dinner is reclaiming its own special night on the DeSales High School calendar.  This year's celebration will take place on Tuesday, August 17, 2010.

In addition to bestowing DeSales' highest honor to three outstanding members of the DeSales community, the Hall of Honors Awards Dinner will include three new awards: the Outstanding Service Award, recognizing an individual's special dedication to DeSales over the past year; the President's Award, recognizing an exemplary faculty or staff member at DeSales; and the Young Alumnus Award, recognizing a graduate within the past 10 years who has brought distinction on himself and DeSales.

• 2010 Hall of Honors Awardees | Purchase Tickets

Fillies Club Clothing Sale
The annual Used-Clothing Sale run by the DeSales Fillies Club will take place on Saturday, August 7, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm in front of school.  Help support DeSales by participating as a donor (and receive a percentage of the sale, if preferred) or by purchasing items at the sale.
COLLECTION DAY
Friday, August 6th
10:00am - 12:30pm
3:00pm - 6:00pm (cafeteria)
SALE DAY:
Saturday, August 7th
8:30am - 1:00pm

Items acceptable for the clothing sale are boy's and men's sport coats, outerwear, dress shirts and slacks, casual clothing, jeans, tee shirts, shoes, athletic shoes, socks, belts, sweatshirts and clothing with DeSales logo.  For more information and to receive the packet with all the necessary paperwork, including specific instructions, please contact Brandi Reece at brandireece@insightbb.com or call (502) 645-3755.

Meet some of the moms from "The Fillies Club" at the sale, or you can attend their first meeting on Tuesday, August 24, at 7 pm in the cafeteria. Moms, past moms, future moms, grandmothers, aunts are all welcome!
Fillies Club Web Page

Annual Yard Sale
The annual cross country yard sale will be on Saturday, August 14, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm.  Space will be available to rent for $30, and renters will retain any of their own sales.  The cross country team will set up a booth for selling snacks and sodas.
Cross Country Web Page
Colts in All "A" Baseball Final
Colts will play in the All "A" state baseball final Wednesday evening following the conclusion of the Lex. Christ. vs. Whitefield match-up. DeSales' suspended game on Sunday has been conceded by Russellville, who trailed the Colts 8-3 in the 4th inning. State Final gametime estimated to be 7:00 PM in Lexington. Good luck Colts!!
Baseball Web Page
Summer Academic Camps Announced
In addition to its Basketball Camp in June, DeSales will host three academic learning camps during the summer of 2010.  Registration information and forms can be downloaded by visiting the camp web pages on the DeSales website.  The camps to be held include:
Math Camp
Study Skills Camp
Writing Workshop
DeSales announces 2010 Governor's Scholar
Congratulations to DeSales juniors, Ronnie Booth and Shawn Barney!  Ronnie was selected to represent DeSales High School at this summer's Governor’s Scholars Program.  Shawn was selected as an alternate.
Shack Foundation Golf Scramble - May 22, 2010
Location: Iroquois Golf Course;
Check-in: Noon, 1:00 pm Shotgun Start.
Cost: $65.00. Includes cart, greens fee, refreshments, hot dogs at the turn and a barbecue dinner after golf.
Contact:
Mike Saffran 366-1346, Gary Fleck 366-8090
Shack Foundation Web Page

DeSales Summer Basketball Camp
For grades 4th - 9th grade.  The purpose of the camp is to teach the “Fundamentals of Basketball”, including offensive and defensive tactics, ball-handling, shooting and self-discipline on and off the court.  Camp dates are June 7th - 11th, 2010.  Download a registration form or click below for more information.
Basketball Camp Web Page

Pro Camp Coming to DeSales
For the 2nd summer in a row, DeSales High School is hosting a Kohl’s Professional Kicking Camp.  The camp is scheduled for Sunday, July 11.  Kohl's goal is to help every motivated athlete attain their maximum level of performance in kicking, punting, and snapping by teaching correct techniques and practice habits.  For more information, visit the Kohl's Camp website at http://kohlskicking.com.
25th Anniversary Ramble for the Roses
PRESENTED BY: DeSales High School • Holy Cross High School • Holy Rosary Alumnae Association
Join us as we celebrate 25 years of tradition at the Ramble for the Roses! Special vintage Ramble T-shirt based on the original 1986 design!

Special Guests of Honor from Holy Rosary Academy:
Sr. Charlene Moser, OP • Dr. Beverly McAuliffe Ed. D. • Madeline Abramson

Early Registration ends April 17th!  Register on-line on download a printable entry form
Non-competitive 5K walk through the park; Mini-Festival & Cookout; Free Cornhole; Kids Games & Inflatables
New state-of-the-art Sunnyhill Playground: Handicap accessible • Rubberized surface • Rope bridges, slides, swaying boat
Four shade structures w/ benches • Fenced playground for toddlers • Three swing sets
Ramble Web Page

Colts Baseball plays in the All "A" Region Tournament starting March 30.  Click here to view the brackets.
Colts Baseball Web Page
Comedy Night Fundraiser
The football program is hosting a Comedy Night in the DeSales Coach Room Café on Saturday, March 27.  Three local comedians from the Comedy Caravan will be performing.  Doors open at 7:30 pm, and the entertainment will start at 9:00pm. Tickets are $20 per person.

Proceeds will go towards the $16,000 needed to pay off the new football uniforms. We are getting close to that mark and this evening will be a big help. Make checks out to DeSales HS or pay with cash. Send money into the athletic office or give to a football coach. Once money is received, we will hand back your admission tickets via your son or by mail.

‘State Gridiron Bowl’ shirts will be for sale at a discounted price of $5 each.  Refreshments will also be available for purchase.  Please make plans for a FUN-FILLED evening! Go Colts!! 2009 CLASS 2A STATE RUNNER-UPS!!!
Football Web Page

2010 CSAA Baseball Coaches Convention - Sunday, April 25th
Where: DeSales High School Cafeteria.  Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM.  What to bring: Notebook, pen and plenty of questions
Who’s invited: CSAA coaches and parents

The 2010 CSAA Coaches Convention is a chance for your coaches to get to know members of coaching staffs in the area. Featured programs will be DeSales, Trinity, St. Xavier, Holy Cross and Bethlehem. Each coach will discuss a particular topic in his area of expertise. This a great way for your coaching staff to prepare for the upcoming season and prepare your players for the high school they attend.
Baseball Web Page

DeSales Trivia Night - Sponsored by Colts Baseball
Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Doors open at 6:30 pm, Game begins at 7:30 pm.  $15 per person; 2 – 8 players per team.  Concessions available.  Space is limited. For reservations, call 937-7121.
White-out at DeSales
And we're not talking about snow!  White-out game, DeSales Basketball versus Trinity on Friday, February 19 (JV 4:30, FR 6:00, Varsity 7:30).  This is the final home basketball game of the season.  Come out and cheer on the Colts and wear white!
Basketball Web Page
Colts Finish Runner-Up in State Tournament
The Shelby Valley
Wildcats beat DeSales 46-37 in a January 31 championship game of the All “A” Classic at McBrayer Arena on the campus of EKU.  The Colts were led by Nick Roush with 10 points and Derek Thornberry with 8.  DeSales was playing in its first-ever All "A" State Tournament.
All "A" Classic tournament bracket
All-Tournament Team
DeSales East-West All-Stars
Congratulations to DeSales seniors Dominique Boyd and Ryan Johnson, who are among the 75 players statewide chosen to participate in the "Best of the Bluegrass" East-West All-Star Football Game on June 18 at Western Kentucky University.
Courier-Journal link
DeSales Wrestlers Advance to State Competition
DeSales sophomore wrestler Trevor Ford was named Region 3 Most Valuable Wrestler after pinning three opponents in a total of 79 seconds on his way to the heavyweight title Saturday at DeSales in the Regional Tournament.  Ford capped his performance by pinning Holy Cross' Jeremy Glass in 40 seconds. His other pins came at 0:16 and 0:23.  Congratulations to Trevor and to junior Zach Goldsmith, who placed fourth.  Both advance to the state tournament this week at the Frankfort Convention Center in Frankfort, KY.
Wrestling Home Page
DeSales/Holy Cross Game Shirts
The Campus Store will be selling special orange camouflage T-shirts for the DeSales vs. Holy Cross basketball game, which is Sunday, 2/7 at Bellarmine.  The T-shirts should be in the Campus Store Thursday afternoon and will sell for $15.00.

The store will also be open Friday morning 7:30 to 11:30 am and again Friday night during the home basketball games from 4:30 to 9:00 pm.
Campus Store Web Page
Upcoming Colts Basketball
Holy Cross Game Time Change - Conflict with Super Bowl Sunday
In order to avoid a conflict with the Super Bowl, the annual DeSales/Holy Cross rivalry game on February 7th has been moved up from 7:30 pm to 3:30 pm. The JV game will be at 2:00 pm. The game will be played at Bellarmine University.

Trinity Game Rescheduled - Snow Make-Up Game
The January 8th game versus Trinity that was postponed due to snow has now been rescheduled for Friday, February 19. The game will tip-off at 7:30 pm at DeSales. Freshman play at 4:30 pm and the JV at 6:00 pm.
Colts Basketball Homepage

All State Football Team
Seniors Ryan Johnson (QB) and Andrew Beeler (RB) have received All-State Honorable Mention from the Courier Journal. Congratulations guys!
Football Web Page
Follow the Colts year-round with our new Athletics Calendar.  Games and meetings will be posted as they become available.
 

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