Parent Organizations
Alum Parents
#TroubieParentsForLife
The Troubie Parents for Life (TPFL) group is comprised of parents of St. Francis alums, who take “four years that last a lifetime” slogan seriously! Keeping in line with the schools’ saying, “we only graduate students,” these parents wish to continue the great friendships and build more memories interacting with the St. Francis community so that all may flourish.
The TPFL leadership group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m., currently via Zoom.
Black Parents’ Group
The purpose of the Black Parents’ Group is to embrace and honor the identity of the Black students and families at St. Francis High School. We support and partner with the Black Student Union and the Black Alumnae Group to enrich the SFHS experience through speakerships, sponsored projects, and cultural exchanges so that current students and families have a deep sense of belonging within the St. Francis community. Our group provides a space where Black parents and parents of Black children can openly share their SFHS experience and support one another during our children’s high school journey.
If you have any questions regarding the Black Parents’ Group, please reach out to us at BlackParentsGroup@stfrancishs.org
Booster Club
Every parent of a St. Francis Troubadour is a member of the St. Francis Booster Club. It is the best way to support our teams, earn service hours, meet other parents and have fun doing it. Boosters support events such as Crab Feed, Sports Physical Night and Booster Q’s.
If you are looking for a fun and easy way to meet people, get involved in the school community and earn parent hours, come join the SFHS Booster Club for our monthly meetings:
Come and learn about our Booster Club and get involved in supporting our outstanding athletic department.
2022-23 Leadership
The Booster Club Board is composed of the Principal, the Athletic Director, and member parents of the students of St. Francis High School. Our thanks to the following parents who have stepped up to serve on the Booster Club Board. Interested in serving on the Booster Club Board? Contact Boosters at boosters@stfrancishs.org.
| President | Deb Buffleben |
| Vice President | Heather Garcia |
| Secretary | Jeff Phillips |
| Booster Q Grillmaster | Gilles Laborde Lagrave |
| Snack Bar | Kelly and Chuck Smith |
| Parent Representative | Laura Barger |
| Alumnae Representative | Rocky Stevenson |
| Hall of Fame | TBA |
| Booster Q Event Coordinator & Committee Leader |
Lydia Tanner |
Dads’ Club
Dads’ Club is committed to serving St. Francis High School by helping Dads and their Daughters develop positive, engaging and lifelong Father-Daughter relationships. Every Dad is a member of the Dads’ Club Community, and participating is a wonderful way to make a real difference in the lives our daughters. To learn more about Dad’s Club, please review our Backgrounder and FAQ documents. We sincerely hope that you will consider becoming an active part of our community.
View/Download DADS' CLUB BACKGROUNDER
View/Download DADS' CLUB FAQ
Contact
If you have any questions about Dad’s Club, please contact us via email: dadsclub@stfrancishs.org
Core Values
Faith, Hope & Love
Lifelong, Loving, Father-Daughter Relationships
Servant Leadership
Service
Charity
Fun
Our Mission
Our mission is to create a vibrant, compelling and enduring service club organization, that creates and nurtures lifelong relationships, that benefit the Greater St. Francis High School Community NLT June 30, 2022.
Key Initiatives
- Dads’ Club Meetings & Events
- Dads & Daughters Events
- Dads’ Club Volunteer Service
- Dads & Daughters Community Service Project
- Advancement Partnership
- Life Skills Program
- Leadership Development Program
Dads’ Club Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hollowed be thy name. We are Fathers of our daughters attending St Francis Catholic High School. We gather today as The Dads’ Club. We ask for your blessings and wisdom to make us the best Dads we can be. We also ask that you bless the Dads’ Club and all its members; so that we may achieve our goals of enhancing our relationship with our daughters. Please bless all our Father/Daughter events of fun; events of service to the Saint Francis community; and all the events of Spirituality. Only through your grace do we exist as Fathers, and only through your grace can we be great Fathers. We humbly request your grace and blessings in the name of your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
St. Francis of Assisi. Pray for us!
St. Clare of Assisi. Pray for us!
Parents’ Guild
All St. Francis parents are members of the Parents’ Guild, an
organization that provides support for many events during the
year. The Parents’ Guild meets monthly to plan activities
and to serve as an advisory group to the
administration. Volunteers are needed throughout the year to
carry on the many cherished school traditions including
Revelry, Father-Daughter Dance, MOM Prom, SWAP Day,
and more!
For questions, or suggestions, please contact parentsguild@stfrancishs.org
2022-2023 BOARD MEMBERS:
Let us know if you are interested in serving or have questions about the duties. If chairpersons are already in place, you are encouraged to work as a co-chair in anticipation of stepping into a position. Please email parentsguild@stfrancishs.org
| President | Melanie Weil |
| Vice-President | Laurie Menchaca |
| Recording Secretary | Sarina Fat |
| Past President | Romelia Pease |
| Membership & Comm/Tech |
Sandra Laird |
| Alumnae Liaison Co-Chair |
Julianne Digiorno-Wadding |
| Hospitality Chairs | |
|
Advancement Liaison |
Jill Kornak |
| Parent Ministry |
Judy Tumber |
|
Class of 2023 Representative |
Lori Madden Nora Geraghty Boyle |
| Class of 2024 Representatives |
Jayanthi Kasiraj Felicia Rhodes |
| Class of 2025 Representatives |
Terri Malone Stephenie Walbeck |
| Class of 2026 Representatives |
Shawna Erdmann Melissa Thompson |
Patrons of the Arts
Patrons of the Arts is a vital parent organization that supports all aspects of the arts:
instrumental music, vocal music, theatre, dance, photography, film production, technical theatre, painting, drawing, and sculpture. The Patrons are responsible for coordinating volunteers for all arts performances and exhibits, working with the Arts Producer to organize events and receptions, and assisting arts faculty in various ways. In addition to supporting the Arts, the Patrons are dedicated to building community and camaraderie for the parents and volunteers who give generously of their time.
If you love the arts and are looking for a fun way to get involved at SFHS, come see what the Patrons do for the Arts Department:
Board Roster 2022-23
| President | Lisa Fitzgerald |
| Secretary | Kerri Bessey |
| Parent Volunteer Coordinator | Gina Holleman |
| Vice President | Tonya Kasten |
| Tech Feed/Set Build Coordinator | Heather Wallace and Sarah Ellis |
| Event Coordinator | Shannon Ross |
| Liaison to Revelry | Tonya Kasten |
| Alumnae Advisors | Angie Allison, Scott German, Heather Gordon, Sergio Quinola, Margo Scott |
If you have any questions about Patrons of the Arts, want to get involved or offer your services, please contact us via email: artspatrons@stfrancishs.org