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We’re proud to kick off the school year with an amazing group of DCHS and SJA alumni serving as teachers and staff! Pictured are all alumni faculty and staff, including new members Peyton Dueling ’21 (Ut Fidem Coordinator), Emily Jenkins ’21 (Social Studies), Grant Mullenbach ’21 (Math), Bradley Wilson ’02 (Choir Director), Maria Eure ’18 (Science), and Kathleen Sherzan ’04 (Math). Welcome back to DCHS! Once a Maroon, Always a Maroon!”
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Noah Smith ’19 and Chris Kinkor ‘12 professed first vows to become Jesuit priests on August 9 at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Learn more here.
Nike Basketball has expanded its partnership with Caitlin Clark '20, unveiling her new signature logo with her first signature shoe and apparel collection set to debut in 2026.
Congratulations to Teagan Kavan ’23 who has been named the Female Athlete of the Year for the Texas Longhorns! Kavan played a key role in the team’s first national championship at the Women’s College World Series where she was also named Most Outstanding Player after pitching an incredible 31.2 consecutive scoreless innings.
Deanna Strable '86, president and CEO of Principal Financial Group, has been elected chair of the Des Moines-based global company’s board of directors. She will become the first woman to hold all three top leadership roles in the 146-year history of the Fortune 500-ranked financial services business.
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2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
We are proud to honor our 2025 Hall of Fame inductees during the Homecoming football game on Sept. 26 at Valley Stadium. The pre-game introduction will take place at 6:15 pm. We hope you will join us!
Bailey (Bravard) Schroder '15
Soccer
Caitlin Clark '20
Basketball
Earl Hulst
Special Honoree - Photography
Jack Koerner '17
Football, Baseball
Nick McLellan '15
Football, Soccer
Denny O'Grady
Speical Honoree - Announcer
Posthumous Award
Ben Severino '13
Swimming
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A Bold Vision for Dowling Catholic’s Future
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Proposed Rendering of the Student Union.
For more than 50 years, Dowling Catholic has stood on the foundation laid by two proud traditions—Dowling High School and St. Joseph Academy. This fall, we are excited to launch the Honoring Our History, Faith in Our Future Campaign, a transformational effort to expand and enhance our campus so every student can learn, lead, pray and grow in a space that reflects the excellence of our mission.
This campaign will address challenges that impact the daily experience of every DCHS student through key updates:
- Centralizing parking and the main student entrance
- Increasing spaces to study and gather in a new student union
- Updating the kitchen and dining area for nutritious lunches
- Expanding seating for all school Masses, pep rallies and spectators
- Adding practice and competition spaces in new athletic facilities
- Beautifying campus through a plaza, tower and spaces that will honor our heritage
Your legacy as our alumni community is at the heart of it. Whether you graduated last year or decades ago, your connection to DCHS helped shape the school we know today. We hope you will support future generations through this transformative effort.
Please join us for the kickoff at halftime of the homecoming game on Friday, September 26. Later this fall, you will receive more information about the projects and your impact in the mail. In the meantime, keep an eye on our campaign website.
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WEDDINGS
Congratulations to the following alumni who were recently married in the Coppola Family St. Joseph Chapel:
June 7, 2025
Bailey Bravard '15 & Ryan Schroder
June 14, 2025
Henry Nosek & Rachael Byrum '18
July 12, 2025
Jennifer Forey '15 & Jacob Triplett '15
August 8, 2025
Emma Mcllhon '18 & Sam Rogers
August 9, 2025
Mia Cataldo '18 & Nathan Schneider '18
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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 volunteer and purchase tickets.
We are seeking Pancake co-chairs to shadow current co-chairs Jen '89 and Paul Damge and be ready to take the reins next year! Please contact Bonnie Bronson if interested or with questions.
OCT 2: Grandparents Mass
Students and grandparents are invited to join us for this special event. Grandparents will have the opportunity to tour the school, hear from student and faculty speakers, and celebrate Mass with their grandchildren. Click here for more information and to RSVP.
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| ALUMNI NEWS
We'd love to hear news and updates about you and your classmates! Please submit online or contact alumni manager Jody White at 515.222.1090 or jwhite@dowlingcatholic.org .
Update contact information here.
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| IN MEMORIAM
We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of alumni who have passed away.
Margy Farrell '59 SJA
Robert Chiado '60
Patrick Horsman '60
Allan James Trucano '60
Harry Sparks '61
Richard "Dick" McMahon '62
Arthure "Mick" McBride '66
Mark McElherne '70
Dan Caffrey '74
Lore (McMarcus) Solo '75
Paul Andrew '75
Brian Blackford '85
Matthew Matzke '85
Mark Severino '89
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SJA Class of 1963
It’s a birthday celebration!
Please come to a luncheon to celebrate 80th birthdays.
Thursday, Sept. 11
11:30AM to 1:30PM
Fire Creek Grill Restaurant
Please contact Teresa Vonderhaar Holton or
Marilyn Dubes Millhollin to RSVP by Sept. 1.
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!
OCT 28: Minneapolis | Brit's Pub
Click here for more information.
NOV 18: Kansas City | Save the Date - More details to come!
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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.
This year, with ticket prices for home athletic events increasing by $2, a membership offers families significant savings while supporting our 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
Now is the perfect time to get your membership as fall sports are about to be in full swing! 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, our rebranded Annual Appeal, to help us prepare Leaders for Life, Centered on Christ. 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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