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Athletic Hall of Fame
Dowling Catholic's 2025 Athletic Hall of inductees were recognized during a ceremony at DCHS and at the homecoming game on September 26. Congratulations to Caitlin Clark '20, Nick McLellan '15, Jack Koerner '17, Ben Severino '13, Bailey (Bravard) Schroder '15, Denny O'Grady '67 (posthumous award) and Earl Hulst (special honoree - photography)! We are proud to honor these Maroons and welcome them into the Athletic Hall of Fame! Click here to watch the induction ceremony and hear their remarks.
*Pictured: Brent Clark, Caitlin's father accepting on her behalf, and Maureen Badeaux, accepting on behalf of her brother Denny.
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Alumni Band Reunites
The Dowling Catholic Alumni Band reunited for the second year of a revived tradition during Homecoming weekend! Former band and color guard members joined the current DCHS band to perform during the football game. The group included one priest and alumni spanning from the Class of 1968 to the Class of 2025. Once a Maroon, Always a Maroon!
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Campaign Corner: Our Mission, Our Moment
Dowling Catholic stands at a pivotal moment in our history, called to build on a proud legacy and equip our students to be Leaders for Life, Centered on Christ.
Last week, we joyfully kicked off the Honoring Our History, Faith in Our Future campaign during halftime at the homecoming game—a celebration that brought together students, families, alumni, and friends to witness the unveiling of our vision. This campaign is a bold response to our growing needs, ensuring every student has the resources and spaces to flourish both inside and outside the classroom. This is only the beginning.
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We are proud to share that Duncan Kyhl '18, Matthew Pierson '25 and Parker Corwin '17 are new seminarians starting formation for the Diocese of Des Moines. Please keep them in your prayers as they begin this new phase of their discernment journey. Learn more online.
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Sister Sandy Rodemyer '59 SJA, a Sister of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is leaving Des Moines, ending 160 years of the BVM presence in the Diocese of Des Moines. She is moving to Mount Carmel Bluffs in Dubuque. Sister Sandy was raised in Des Moines in St. Augustin Parish and attended St. Joseph Academy. Read more online.
Congratulations to Michael McCoy '81 of Des Moines for winning the 70th U.S. Senior Amateur Championship on August 28 at Oak Hills Country Club in San Antonio, TX!
With this victory, McCoy becomes the first golfer in USGA history to win both the U.S. Mid-Amateur (2013) and Senior Amateur titles. Read more online.
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EVENTS
OCT 26: Pancake Breakfast
Please join us for the 64th Annual Pancake Breakfast in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. This time-honored DCHS tradition supports the student activities endowment. Please click here to purchase tickets.
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HELP CARRY ON THE TRADITION
We are looking for co-chairs to help lead the 2026 Pancake Breakfast! No experience necessary! Shadow current co-chairs Jen '89 and Paul Damge this year and be ready to take the reins next year! Team up with your spouse, besties or alumni crew and help us ensure this legacy event continues. More information is available here. Please contact Bonnie Bronson if interested or with questions.
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| CAREER ACADEMIES
The DCHS Career Academy program is designed to expose students to a rigorous core curriculum while simultaneously teaching college-and career-ready skills. We're offering academies in Engineering/Technology, Health Sciences, Business, Finance & Innovation, and Education/Human Services. We're looking for community partners in these fields (especially alumni & parents!) to serve as guest speakers, on panels, and to host job shadows. If interested, please complete this form or email Ms.Tickel with questions.
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| IN MEMORIAM
We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of alumni who have passed away.
Ella (Kay) Mae Putbrese '51 SJA
Bernard O'Malley '55
Susan (Graefe) TePas '56 SJA
Margy (Vonderhaar) Farrell SJA '59
Ned Chido '61
Francis J Miller '61
Susan Anderson '64 SJA
Ron Fisher '65
Ronald Sauer '65
Julia (Colacino) Mitchell '66 SJA
Bob Kluding '75
Kevin Drake '83
Adina (Wood) Miller '89
Thomas Crall '93
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2015 Football Champs
Oct. 10, 2025
Please join us in celebrating the 2015 state champions players, coaches and cheerleaders! Recognition at half time of the DCHS vs. Centennial game at Valley Stadium. RSVP here Contact: Jody White
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ALUMNI EVENTS
Alumni, parents and friends are invited to join us for special upcoming events in your cities!
NOV 18: Kansas City Save the Date - More details to come!
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| ALUMNI NEWS
We'd love to hear news and updates about you and your classmates! Please submit online or contact Jody White, alumni alumni manager, at jwhite@dowlingcatholic.org
or 515.222.1090.
Update contact information here.
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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.
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Support DCHS Athletics:
Join the Dowling Club!
Since 1941, the Dowling Club has fueled the tradition of excellence in Maroon athletics by providing funding for equipment, facilities, and support for our coaches and student-athletes.
Membership includes:
• Passes to all home athletic events (excluding tournaments)
• A 15% one-time Campus Store discount
• A window cling to proudly display Maroon pride
Learn more and purchase your membership online. GO MAROONS!
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THE MAROON FUND
We invite alumni, families and friends to support the Maroon Fund. Your gift strengthens every aspect of the student experience by supporting three essential pillars: Academic Excellence, Student & Faith Life, and School Services.
To learn more or make a gift, please visit our website. Checks may be mailed to DCHS, 1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265. Thank you for your support!
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