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11.14.15 Water Polo Season Highlights Sally Ferguson ’ 17 scored two times in the fourth period to help St . Francis to a 6-5 victory over Davis to the win the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I Championship . It was the fourth section title in water polo for St . Francis in school history and first since 2008 . The Troubadours were well represented on the Sac-Joaquin Section teams selected by the area coaches , earning three first-team members and three second-team choices .
11.26.15 Run to Feed the Hungry St . Francis assembled 446 registered members for Team Troubie during the 22nd annual Run to Feed the Hungry , helping break the overall record with 28,644 participants . Thank you to Elizabeth & Mark Sheffield ( Kelly ’ 16 ) who have coordinated Team Troubie for the last four years !
11.28.15 Cross Country Season Highlights The team finished eighth at the CIF State Championships , recording a Top-10 finish for the fifth consecutive season . Sydney Vandegrift ’ 18 led the team as the Troubadours were second overall at the Sac-Joaquin Section and Delta League meets .
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11.17.15-12.11.15 Dress for Funds & Advent Giving Students donated $ 826 to purchase formula for Wellspring Women ’ s Center . Additionally , Advent Giving included a diaper and baby product drive for the benefit of Bishop Gallegos Maternity Home , Wellspring Women ’ s Center , and Maryhouse . Our support for each of these organizations is essential as we help support struggling mothers meet the practical needs of their children .
11.21.15 & 2.27.16 Self-Defense Workshop During this workshop sponsored by the Dads ’ Club , students learned self-defense skills .
11.23.15 Thanksgiving Prayer Service The Ministry Leadership Class reviewed letters written to them by students from 25 years ago and created a prayer experience giving thanks to God for the gifts that St . Francis Catholic High School has given today ’ s students .
12.1.15 “ Black & Light ” Gallery Show Opening This show displayed student works from various mediums including charcoal , pencil , pen and ink , and photography . All pieces depicted the individual student ’ s interpretation of contrast .
12.3.15 Homeward Bands Kelly Sheffield ’ 16 appeared on the KCRA 3 morning news to bring attention to Homeward Bands , founded by Kelly in 2014 as a way to create a valuable headband for runners and joggers with proceeds benefiting WIND Youth Services for displaced and homeless youth .
12.8.15 Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass Parents and grandparents gathered with us to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception .
12.9.15 Hour of Code St . Francis students participated in Hour of Code as a part of Computer Science Education Week . Students from all grade levels came to the computer lab before school and throughout the day to complete an activity of their choice using tutorials from Code . org , Khan Academy , and Codecademy .
12.9.15 Parent Information Night Our Wellness Counselors Chyrissee Lee and Kymberly Weinandy , along with speakers , Sue Goetz , LCSW and Steve DeBenedetti- Emanuel , LMFT presented “ Student Resilience : Enhancing Coping Skills and Stress Management in your Teen Daughter .” Parents learned about the Essential Building Blocks of Resilience to help teens thrive through both good and challenging times .