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Roman Catholic, Franciscan, College-Ready High School that serves young men of diverse faith and backgrounds. EST 1927
Athol Springs, NY
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Look who stopped by the St. Francis booth at the Queen of Heaven Carnival! That’s right, NY Giants Head Coach and class of 1993 graduate, Brian Daboll!! Pictured with President, Friar Matt Foley. Thanks for stopping by coach!!
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Oh just some
@BuffaloBills
roaming around on our field! 🏈 We spy Devin Singletary, Harrison Phillips, Dion Dawkins, Levi Wallace and Matt Barkley! 👀
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We welcomed the LA Chargers to Polian Family Field last week as they went through their pre-game walkthroughs before taking on the Bills on Sunday.
We also welcomed back '91 St. Francis Grad, Tom Telesco, now the LA Chargers GM!
Always cool to have NFL players on OUR FIELD! 🏈
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We wanted to take a moment to recognize St. Francis alum, Brian Daboll '93, on winning the NFL's Assistant Coach of the Year award! Congratulations, Brian, on a tremendous year and receiving this wonderful honor!
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Friar Matt Foley, President of SFHS, announced today that Mr. Michael Messore '91 has been appointed as the new principal. "It is with great pleasure and excitement that I announce Michael Messore '91 as the new principal, effective immediately," said Friar Matt.
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Keep an eye on your TV screen and you may notice some familiar backdrops! 👀
We had a fun hosting
@BuffaloBills
QB
@JoshAllenQB
& Bills legend
@SteveTasker89
as they shot a series of
@WestHerr
commercials throughout our campus. Here's behind the scenes footage of this cool day!
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Just in case you missed the fact that the St. Francis Varsity Football Team aired on national TV during the Bills vs. Giants game. Shout out to Jeremiah Neely ‘24 as well as St. Francis Alum Brian Daboll ‘93 head coach for the Giants. Footage provided by NBC Sunday Night Football
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We welcomed a bunch of special guests yesterday that you may have heard of! What an absolute blast having Josh Allen, Steve Tasker, Dion Dawkins and a number of other players onto OUR field! Thanks to
@WestHerr
! GO BILLS!!! 🏈
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Red Raiders win the championship against Canisius 50-20!!
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We thank Cathedral Prep for bringing us together in prayer. The real victory happened in this moment 🙏
Six overtimes. 150 points scored. 921 yards of total offense. But this historic night was made complete by praying together. Saint Francis, pray for us. Mary, Queen of Prep, pray for us.
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Check out this awesome article on ESPN about St. Francis Graduate & Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator, Brian Daboll '93. It also mentions our school!
Here is the link:
We are again wishing Brian Daboll '93 good luck today!
#GOBILLS
!!!! 🏈
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No matter what the circumstances are, we will ALWAYS be a family at St. Francis.
Stay Fighting.
Stay Brave.
Stay Ambitious.
Stay Focused.
Stay Strong.
Stay Smiling.
Stay Positive. Better days are on their way! ❤️
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Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Fattey as they retire from St. Francis High School!
You have both done so much to make St. Francis a better place and we can't thank you enough! We wish you the best of luck in this next chapter of your lives!
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Ms. Hess has been teaching here at St. Francis for an amazing forty-one years, but how much do you know about her?
Check out this edition of our new series Teacher Feature to learn more about her incredible career, interests, and love of the Spanish language!
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St. Francis football celebrates NFL success stories
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What an incredible championship performance by our Fed team in winning the Niagara Cup!
Goaltender Sam Cureo earned MVP honors as our Red Raiders beat Canisius, 4-0, at LECOM Harborcenter Friday night.
Congratulations to all the players on a wonderful season and finals victory!
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We had a wonderful time yesterday celebrating our class of 2020!
It's been quite the ride the last few months, but with all the adversity they've faced, we couldn't be more proud of this year's senior class! 🎓
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Coach Smith had a surprise last week. We might have a new St. Francis High School collectors item on our hands! Thank you Coach Smith for your example and leadership to these young men and to all of our coaches who instill the importance of hard-work and dedication.
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How cool!? Our 2020 seniors are featured in TIMES SQUARE! These billboards have also been running in Buffalo!
Another way to congratulate the class of 2020 - and a HUGE thank you goes out to Greyline Outdoor & Kyle Scritchfield, Class of '04, for his extremely generous donation!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2020!!! 👨🎓 Please read the attached image for more details!
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Remember, the comeback is always stronger than the setback. 💪
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We're thrilled that Friar Matt Foley began his duties as the new President of SFHS on June 25! He has served as Campus Minister, taught religion, & has been a wonderful addition to the SFHS Family.
We're excited for this next chapter & are blessed to have him as our new leader!
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Marcus Harrison recently signed his letter of intent with Georgia to continue his football career and major in Agricultural Business. Head football coach Jerry Smith comments, “Marcus has developed into an outstanding lineman and, more importantly, a leader on and off the field.”
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We are excited to announce our special guest for our Justinian XXXIX Live Broadcast is Buffalo Bills Offensive Coordinator & St. Francis Alum, Brian Daboll '93! Tune in Sat, May 8, 6-7pm to hear from Brian along with many other things we have planned for an action packed hour!
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Officer Joseph Acquino is a 2004 graduate of St. Francis H.S. Prayers for a speedy recovery. via
@news4buffalo
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SFHS welcomes Br. Antonio Moualeu who will be the new campus minister! To start his year off, Br. Antonio renewed his simple vows in the school chapel recommitting his desire to live the Gospel. “I’m very excited to serve the SFHS community as the next campus minster!”
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This victory is more than a title, it’s a testimony to the relentless pursuit of excellence found in a Red Raider. Congratulations to our MMAA champions who held the victory over Canisius 21-20!
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SFHS celebrated five seniors who will continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. Friar Matt praised these young men, as well as longtime head football coach Jerry Smith for their dedication. We are very proud of these young men who are well prepared!
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Congratulations Coach Smith on building a lasting brotherhood through outstanding leadership!
@nypost
#PostSportsPlus
: Behind the remarkable NFL footprint of Brian Daboll’s high school — and the brotherhood it forged
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Special thanks to company President/CEO Scott Bieler and all of our friends at West Herr Auto Group for their generous donation of a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica to SFHS!! The minivan will be used to help transport our students in residence. Photo credit - West Herr
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Our student athletes amaze us! ✨
Congratulations to our very own Hunter Oliver on winning Section VI All-WNY Scholar Athlete for Boys Ice Hockey for the Winter 19-20 Season!
Here's our other student athletes that received Section VI All-WNY Scholar-Athlete Honorable Mention!..
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WE'RE BACK! 👏
We're so excited to have officially welcomed students back to campus for in-person instruction yesterday & today. The first day of classes is tomorrow.
Challenges are what make us strong... and we're ready to make the absolute most of this '20-'21 school year! 👊
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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2021!👨🎓
We are so proud of all our graduates. This class as a whole did some truly extraordinary things during their time at St. Francis.
We'd also like to take a moment to honor some of this year's major award winners!
Again, congrats Class of 2021!
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We'd like to recognize our seniors moving on to play college athletics! We are so proud of these young men & can't wait to see what their future holds!
Congratulations to each of you, we're all excited to cheer you on as you continue forward on your athletic & academic journeys!
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Friar Max confirming with a ruler we have indeed experienced snowmageddon 2022!
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A big St Francis shout out to class of 1993 graduate Brian Daboll, head coach of the NY Giants, in town for the match up against the Bills!
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Our beautiful chapel all decorated for Christmas! 🎄
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A big congratulations to our alumni in the NFL & College Football on all their wins over the weekend! Kyle Smith- VP of Player Personnel Washington, Brian Daboll- OC Buffalo, Dave Caldwell- GM Jacksonville, Tom Telesco- GM LA, Brian Polian- Special Teams Coordinator Note Dame. 🏈
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Award winners for our Championship Fed Team!
Ryan Peterson- All Fed Large School, 1st Team All-Catholic
Hunter Nowak- 1st Team All Catholic
Brett Veiders- 2nd Team All Catholic
Aidan Roberts- Honorable Mention
Michael Clouden- Honorable Mention
Bowen Mann- Honorable Mention
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Let’s Go Raiders!!
Red Raiders score 21 unanswered to take down the Crusaders 41-24 and win the Regular Season MMHSAA Championship and the right to host the Finals
#RollRaiders
@WNYAthletics
@wny_football
@bufnewspreptalk
@SFHSfootballNY
@Stfrancishigh
@MonsignorMartin
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School is OUT! WE DID IT! Have an amazing summer, you deserve it! 🌞😎
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We would like to congratulate
@JakeDolegala9
, 2014 St. Francis Graduate, on his recent signing with the New England Patriots (he spent 2019 with the Cincinnati Bengals)! What an amazing accomplishment and we are all rooting for you, Jake!
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HUGE win for our Red Raiders last night over Canisius in overtime!! Congrats to our boys and Go Red Raiders!! 🏈
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We couldn't fit everyone on here, but we are taking a moment to recognize a few St. Francis Alumni who are risking their own health for our safety and who are true heroes. Thank you so so much for all that you do. ❤️
The rest of the post and photos on FB:
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The 2021 football season has wrapped up, and what an amazing and memorable season it was!
Take a moment to watch this video from Coach Smith, as he looks back on a season we won't soon forget.
Congratulations to all the players and coaches on an extraordinary season! 🏈
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Just another day of St. Francis…oh and Linebacker A.J. Klein stopped by to say hello and sign some footballs. Only 73 days left until pre-season!
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We want to extend a huge congrats to St. Francis alumni, Kyle Smith, Class of '02, on his promotion to Vice President of Player Personnel for the Washington
@Redskins
! (photo: Getty)
Congrats, Kyle, all of us here at St. Francis are so proud of you & we're all rooting for you.❤️
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We congratulate our St. Francis gentlemen for their achievements and for carrying on the spirit of brotherhood as they celebrated their graduation at Our Lady of Victory Basilica. Particular recognition of Luke Nowak ’22, named St. Francis Man of the Year! St. Francis pray for us
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To all of our Veterans, from the St. Francis Family, thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
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Championship Winners!🏆🏈
Congratulations to our Varsity Football Team on winning the Monsignor Martin Athletic Association A Division football title w/ a 21-10 win over Canisius! This was our first championship since '18!
Congrats again to all players & coaches! Go Red Raiders!
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Looks like Coach O has friends in low places! Garth Brooks stopped by the school to shoot a couple of hoops before his concert in Orchard Park. Brooks signed two St. Francis football helmets and a basketball before leaving.
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Congratulations to Fr. Michael as he retires from his role of President at SFHS after over two decades of serving our school!
For 44 years, Fr. Michael has been involved in Catholic education, including 21 here at SFHS (our President since '06).
Thank you so much, Fr. Michael!
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"Sunday, October 4th is the feast of St. Francis. On behalf of the Friars of St. Francis High School I would like to wish all a happy feastday and may St. Francis enlighten your day with peace. God Bless." -Fr. Michael
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Please take a moment to read this message! Thank you!
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We want to recognize '86 St. Francis graduate, Mark Sullivan, CEO of Catholic Health (photo: Biz First) who announced they will begin rapid testing for COVID-19!
Mark's on the frontline fighting this worldwide pandemic & we could not be more proud of his incredible leadership.❤️
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Dear Seniors, we are excited to have printed these signs for you so you can show your neighbors and those driving by you are PROUD TO BE A SENIOR AT ST. FRANCIS! Details of pickup are Facebook & Instagram. ❤️
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Congratulations to Aidan Trimper ’23 and Braden Hill ’23 who are this year’s winners for the Jeff Sgroi Scholarship! The scholarship is named after Jeff Sgroi who was a longtime assistant SFHS varsity baseball coach that passed away from cancer in 2016. Congratulations you two!
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“Give thanks to the God of heaven, for His loving kindness endures forever.” Psalm 136:36 May this Thanksgiving bring many blessings to you and your family!
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A few words from Father Mike about graduation 2020. We can't wait to celebrate with you, seniors!
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WE DID IT! That's all for the 2019-20' school year!
To our students & teachers, faculty & staff. To our parents & alumni. To every single person who is a part of the SFHS Family, we truly applaud you for your efforts this year.
Have an AMAZING summer and... SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!☀️
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Awesome photo of Lucas Bell, class of 2020, and coach Joe Rautenstrauch, class of 2009, after winning the OAC Lacrosse Championship for John Carroll last week! They are into the NCAA Division III Playoffs! Good luck, guys!
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St. Francis English Instructor, Tom O’Malley, was presented with the “Lifetime Achievement in…
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Another amazing announcement! Our students raised an astonishing $183,500 with our ticket raffle this year, crushing our goal of $124,000 by almost $60,000! Incredible!
Another example of our SFHS Family coming together to do something special, and what a job by our students! 👏
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Year after year, we’ve built a legacy of excellence, turning raw talent into unstoppable athletes. Come see what we mean at our first home game on September 21st 2pm against Catholic Memorial High School at the Polian Family Field.
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Dear parents and students, please take a moment to watch this short video from our principal, Thomas Braunscheidel, regarding the 2020-2021 school year. Thank you!
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We want to take a moment to recognize John Brian Mallory!
John is a junior here at St. Francis & earned his Eagle Scout Rank as a member of Troop 421 of Farnham, NY. He's earned 32 merit badges!
Congratulations, John, on this wonderful honor that you should be very proud of! 👏
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Big changes coming to SFHS! Our beloved mascot Reggie is getting a makeover! After a year of trying to be one with the bird, countless sketches, and a whole lot of school pride, we’re ready to unveil a new look that perfectly captures the soul of our Red Raider Nation.
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First dress down day of the year. Let’s go Bills!!! (Please ignore the Wyoming jersey)
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Faculty, staff, administrators & members of the SFHS community came together & visited the homes of our new students—delivering special gift bags!
We are very excited to invite these boys into our St. Francis family. Please help us in welcoming the incoming SFHS Class of 2024!
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Congrats to our St. Francis Cross Country Team on winning both the League Title & All-Catholic Championship! This is the first time ever we've won both titles w/out having to share titles. It's a huge accomplishment for these young men & their dedication cannot be overstated!🥇
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This win is for all of us.
The Red Raiders defeated Erie in a sweeping victory of 42-14. Next weekend we head to Kenmore to take on St. Joe’s.
#redraidernation
#rollraiders
#Homecoming2023
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Thank you to
@thehamburgsun
for featuring us on the front page this week! We are looking forward to the upcoming school year! 😊
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Kevin Rautenstrauch’05 to head St. Francis Lacrosse Program
Mr. Steve Otremba’90, Director of Athletics at St. Francis High School announced today that Kevin Rautenstrauch ’05 has been hired as the new Varsity…
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Terrance Pendergrass, a junior at SFHS, received the Vito and Lucy Vacco Memorial Scholarship Award. Fr. James Vacco, OFM, a 1972 graduate of St. Francis High School, presents the scholarship award in memory of his parents. We congratulate Terrence on his academic achievements!
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On Feb 6, the St. Francis Wrestling team finished second against St. Joe’s. Three Red Raider All-Catholic Champions were crowned: 132 Bryce Roberts, 145 Liam Edwards & 285 Jack Coughlin. We also want to recognize the hard work of Coach Messore who earned Coach of the Year Honors!
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At SFHS you will discover right away why we are different. We help young men develop the whole self through community building and academic excellence. Open House on the following dates: Sept 24th from 9:30am - 11:30am or Sept 25 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm.
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Happy Independence Day from all the faculty and staff at St. Francis High School! 🇺🇸 💥
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Our seniors enjoying their last day at St. Francis with a tailgating breakfast. We are a better school because of these men and their example to the underclass men. See you at graduation! St Francis, pray for us.
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Our school's longest serving principal, Thomas Braunschediel, is stepping down at the end of the school year.
The leadership Principal Braunschediel has showed over the years has truly been nothing short of extraordinary!
You can read his statement here:
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We want to take a moment on Twitter to recognize these 36 students who were inducted into the Dr. Leo Michalek, Sr. Chapter of the St. Francis High School National Honor Society yesterday! This was the 55th annual induction ceremony.
Congratulations to each and every one of you!
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Our St. Francis High School family is sad to announce the passing of Fr. Brad Heckathorne OFM Conv. who passed on July 11th, 2020. He served as our assistant principal at St. Francis from 1994 to 1999.
Our sincere condolences to all family and friends. ❤️
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Congrats to Hunter Nowak '22 & Brendan Reid '22, the winners of the Jeffrey Michael Sgroi Foundation Scholarship (given in memory of long-time assistant baseball coach & SFHS benefactor, Jeff Sgroi).
Patrick Sgroi presented the recipients checks at Jeff Sgroi Memorial Field.
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Today we honor the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸
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The
#1
ranked wrestling team in WNY! Seven Red Raiders won 45 or more matches, with Gage LaPlante, who is now committed to West Point, joining the 200-win club and breaking school records for wins (52) and pins (38) in asingle season. Congratulations on a great season!
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St. Francis High School is closer than you think!
Meet our newest students from the North Towns. That’s right, St. Francis now has daily transportation from the North Towns as our commitment to ensuring every young man who wants a Franciscan education can receive one.
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Lead by our Campus Minister,
@frathermatt
, we collected socks & ended up gathering 3500+ pairs! The socks will be donated to St. Luke's & Buffalo Rescue Mission. As the winter approaches, new socks are the most requested & least donated clothing item for the homeless.
#giveback
🧦
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A new "Day" for St. Francis Hockey. Anthony Day'09 hired as new Prep Coach. details at…
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The class of 2026 has arrived! This morning we welcomed our incoming freshmen to the Brotherhood. It was a busy morning as the freshmen came to collect their boxes and find out what’s inside. Oh, and course, Reggie showed up all freshly combed to take pictures with everyone.
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We want to acknowledge this monumental return back to tradition. Our current seniors were only freshmen the last time we were able to celebrate the Baccalaureate Liturgy. We also congratulate our Valedictorian Thomas Kashino who went home with over four academic awards!
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Sometimes we think our faculty enjoy the holidays more than the students. Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Mr. Morcelle and everyone here at St. Francis!
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Showing greatness, four years in a row.
Cross Country took the win against St. Mary’s and Timon and won the Regular Season MMAA Title for the 4th year in a row. Congratulations to our Cross Country team and all the coaches on this big win!
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Congratulations to our students who finalized their quest to be Paduan Scholars by presenting their Capstone Research Projects!
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At St. Francis, one thing will ALWAYS be true.
We are FOREVER a family. 🤝
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Before every big game, the football team celebrates mass together. Friar Matt addressed the team, reminding them that “We give proper witness to a loving God when we act as men of good character and virtue.” Kick-off starts at 2pm. Live stream link on our website!
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Though it was not the outcome our Varsity football team was expecting as they played St. Anthony’s. Our Red Raiders played like champions braving the high winds and giving their all. We thank Coach Smith and Coach Otremba for their leadership. Until next year, go Red Raiders!
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It's Friars, Fries, and Frosties Friday! Try saying that three times. The long-awaited episode 4 is here starring the legendary Coach O who is celebrating 25 years at St. Francis High School! Make sure to watch until the end for an even sweeter surprise.
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St. Francis HS would like to acknowledge and congratulate the athletic achievements of Jimmy "Bear" Scott who signed with the ACC Champions University of Pittsburgh, and Kimal Clark with FCS Central Connecticut State University. 🏈
Our Red Raider Family is so proud of you both!
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