| Student ambassadors represented DCHS during the Education Celebration at the Iowa State Capitol where they spoke to alumni and DCHS parents who work at the Iowa Legislature or in related careers, including Matt Hinch ‘98, Jake Ketzner ‘04 and Tom Chapman. We are grateful for the opportunity to connect them with professional mentors!
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| In February Harrison Gudorf '15 became the Commander of Chaos Company, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division in Fort Riley, Kansas. In his first command, the company consists of 14 Abrams Tanks and about 75 soldiers. Gudorf was promoted to the rank of Captain in the US Army in 2023. In March, he and his wife Anne Marie (Sticklen) ‘15 welcomed their third child.
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In the last home game of her college career, Caitlin Clark '20 and the Iowa Hawkeyes earned a 64-54 over West Virginia to advance to the Sweet 16. The team will face No. 5 seed Colorado on Saturday in Albany, N.Y. Read about the "Caitlin Clark effect" at CBS Sports.
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| Megan (Splittgerber) Lone '06 has been named the new assistant administrator at Sacred Heart School in West Des Moines. She has served in Catholic education for 13 years, most recently as a lead teacher at St. Augustin.
Oklahoma's Jennie (Lillis) Baranczyk ‘00 has been named Big 12 Women's Basketball Coach of the Year! Congrats!
Congratulations to Bishop Garrigan football coach Marty Wadle '85 on being named the 8-player Iowa Coach of the Year!
Click here to read about Nick Blyth '02, Senior VP at Holmes Murphy/Innovative Captive Strategies, who has been named to the Des Moines Business Record’s Forty Under 40 list.
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| EVENTS
APR 6: Bash on Buffalo
Please join us in celebration of the 40th anniversary of our school's largest fundraiser! Proceeds will support the purchase of a new activities school bus. Visit the Bash website to purchase tickets, donate and volunteer. Remote-bidder tickets are available for our out-of-town guests!
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| Stories from Buffalo Road
Listen to the latest episode of Stories from Buffalo Road featuring Robert “Bob” Nizzi ‘58 who served at Dowling High School for 24 years as a teacher, dean of students, counselor, and football coach. In 2020, Nizzi was recognized for his tremendous impact on the Dowling Catholic community with the Distinguished Alumni Award. Find the episode streaming now on Spotify and YouTube!
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| St. Joseph Academy Mass
Join us for our annual Mass for St. Joseph Academy alumnae at in the St. Joseph's Chapel at Dowling Catholic on Sunday, May 5th at 3 p.m. RSVP online here, or by calling 515-222-1037, or emailing kkirbypower@dowlingcatholic.org.
Athletic Hall of Fame
Dowling Catholic proudly bestows numerous awards on St. Joseph Academy and DCHS alumni, including selection to the Athletic Hall of Fame. Induction is merited by excellence in athletics, coaching or a related area during high school and/or beyond at the college, amateur or professional level. Nominations are due May 15, 2023. Please submit online.
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| IN MEMORIAM
We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of alumni who have passed away.
Ella (Maher) Harkin '45 SJA
Richard "Dick" Morris '53
Carol (Loomis) Lang '54 SJA
Frank Dodge '62
Janice (Clinton) Franklin '65 SJA
David Thielman '67
Linda (Beltrame) Chivers '70 SJA
Richard "Rick" Cox '72
Paula Burns '79
Mark Sarcone '80
Heidi (Cassler) Scuffham '84
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| ALUMNI NEWS & UPDATES
We would love to hear news and updates (including reunions) about you and your classmates! Please submit online or contact Kathy Kirby Power '80, alumni manager, at kkirbypower@dowlingcatholic.org.
or 515.222.1087. Update contact information here.
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Band & Color Guard Reunion
September 25-26, 2024 (Homecoming weekend)
More details to follow!
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PLANNED GIVING
Did you know there are creative ways to support DCHS? Ways in which you, your loved ones and DCHS all benefit? Please visit our website to learn more about the benefits of planned giving.
DOWLING CLUB
Dowling Club boosters have been supporting our student-athletes since 1941! Boosters receive sports passes to home games (excluding tournament play), a one-time 15% Campus Store discount, and invitations to appreciation events. Become a member here.
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| ANNUAL APPEAL
The Annual Appeal impacts every aspect of the DCHS experience and helps ensure our students have the resources they need to be successful. To donate, please visit our website or mail a check to DCHS, 1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265.
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