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FaMiLy skate Reggie the Red Raider laced up his skates for the second annual Alumni Association Family Skate. The event was held at East Aurora Classic Rinks on March 11, 2023. All of the kids in attendance received St. Francis gloves, and all enjoyed a pizza lunch!

FaMiLy Day After a two-year absence, Family Day returned to St. Francis High School on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Nearly 200 people attended throughout the day, which was highlighted by bounce houses, miniature golf, face painting and caricatures, a pizza lunch, and a show from Nickel City Reptile and Exotic Animals. Every child in attendance received a free gift as well.

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with the PresiDent St. Francis President Friar Matt extended an invitation to our most recent alums to come back to school and catch up with their fellow classmates, teachers and administrators. “Pizza with the President” was held in the Mastrantoni Suite on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Friar Matt stated that one of his goals is to make sure we keep connected with our graduates and that he intends to make Pizza with the President an annual event.

MeMoriaL Mass On Sunday, March 5th, over 100 St. Francis High School Family members gathered at the Alumni Memorial Mass to remember deceased alumni, friends, benefactors, faculty, and staff. Mass was held in the school chapel, and the chief celebrant was Friar Matthew Foley, School President. A continental breakfast reception was held in the Student Dining Room after mass. Special thanks to Mr. Chris DeVries and the men’s chorus for their presence to help celebrate Mass and to Mr. Rick Izzo ’79 for donating the wonderful breakfast from Panera.