February 2023
    TRUE MAROONS                    
Coach Mark Crouch was inducted into the Iowa High School Swim Coaches Association Hall of Fame and recognized during the boys state meet on February 11 at the University of Iowa. Crouch served as the head swim coach at DCHS for 30 years before his retirement in 2017. He holds a 229-28 career record and has coached numerous All-Americans, state champions and swimmers who advanced to the collegiate level. He led his teams to 22 conference championships, 20 district championships and four state championships during his tenure. Congratulations!
Listen to the latest episode of Stories from Buffalo Road featuring Mike '74 '& Julie (Schnoebelen) '74 Haggerty who share memories about the old Dowling, St. Joseph Academy and the move to Buffalo Road in 1972. Find it streaming now on Spotify and YouTube
Congratulations to Janae Gray '07 (Mittera) and Tanner Krause '05 (Kum & Go) who have been named to the Business Record’s 2023 Forty Under 40 list. The honorees will be profiled in the March 24 edition of the Business Record and recognized at an event on March 30. See the full list here
 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS TOGETHER ON BUFFALO ROAD
What was happening on Buffalo Road in February 1973....
- SJA alumna Cherie Sprosty and Dowling alumnus Mark Gable were in the Simpson College cast that performed “The Lottery” at Dowling, one of a number of stops on a tour of Iowa and Minnesota.
- Sister Mira appointed Mary Heezen and Dan Malliet as co-editors of The Paper. Also named to the staff: Sue West, Jennifer Polich, Kathy Gannon, Vicky Leto, Mike Perkins, Ellen Johnson, Carla Johnson, Patty Flanagan, John Steffen, Julie Tibbetts, Charlie Taylor, Mike Ganley, Jeff Hager, Chris De Angelo, Julie Schnoebelen and Rose Marie Funaro.
- Sister Wilfred continued to merge the library card catalogues brought to the new campus from St. Joseph and Dowling.
Eight intramural girls basketball teams played in their own league many Saturday mornings during the winter. Nancy Faber was reportedly the leading scorer in the league.
The wrestling team captured a share of the Metro Conference championship with a 6-0-1 record, equaling Valley’s record. Among the grapplers: co-captains Dennis Carroll and Ron Gray, who both qualified for the state meet, as did Paul Koester, Tom Meyer and Brien Harvey. Others on the team: Kevin McIlhon, Scott Lawton, Pat VanNatta, Don Godfrey, Scott Kollings, and Alan Helton.
The boys basketball team upset fifth-ranked Lincoln 90-76 behind double-figure scoring from Tim Hart, Bob Callaghan, Greg Palmershein and Matt Kasper.
Liz McDermott and Diane Reed were the top gymnastics performers.
Did you know the tradition of publishing a student newspaper has continued at DCHS? The Dowling Catholic Post is published in digital format with a staff of student writers who are busy reporting community news. Click here to read the latest edition!  
EVENTS
APR 15: Bash on Buffalo
Save the date for a special celebration marking the 50 year anniversary of our founding schools, St. Joseph Academy and Dowling High School. This groovy party includes silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing and an evening of festivities. Purchase event and raffle tickets here!

DOWLING CLUB
Be a part of the tradition! The Dowling Club boosters have been supporting our student athletes since 1941! Boosters receive sports passes to all home games (excluding tournament play), a one-time 15% discount in the Campus Store or online, and invitations to appreciation events. Become a member or donate online. Thank you for your support! 


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REUNIONS 
Class of 2003
June 9 - 11, 2023
SALT of the Hearth
Contact: Allison Kinney-Walker
Click here to buy tickets. More information: Class of '03 Facebook 
 
Class of 1978
August 11 & 12, 2023
Botanical Garden

Contact: Sue Zeman. More information: Class of '78 Facebook
Click here to buy tickets.
Stepperette Reunion - 65 years September 23, 2023
Location/details TBD
Class of 1958
Sept 29 - 30, 2023
Location/details TBD

Class of 1973
Sept 30, 2023
Renaissance Savory Hotel
Contact: Tom Naughton
Class of 2013 Football Reunion 
Fall of 2023
Athletes and cheerleaders are invited to a 10 year football championship reunion. Details to follow!
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 515.222.1087 or kkirbypower@dowlingcatholic.org
Update contact information here.  
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
DCHS proudly honors deserving alumni of St. Joseph Academy and Dowling with Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Young Alumni awards. Any member or friend of the DCHS/SJA community may nominate a graduate. Please submit nominations online by February 28. 
IN MEMORIAM
We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of alumni who have passed away.
Carolyn (Mazza) Colosimo '58 SJA
Daniel "Dan" McGrevey '63
Dennis Cassady '66
Steve Reed '67
Mary Elizabeth (Jackson) Wyss '67 SJA
Thomas "Tom" Friend '72
Vicki (Leinen) Scholer '73
Rick Carter '78
Stephen Thill '86
Chris Tallman '88

BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Do you own or operate a local business? DCHS has an exciting new initiative that provides the opportunity to be featured in our directory and promoted on our website, newsletters and social media. Please click here for more information.
PLANNED GIVING
Did you know there are creative ways to support Dowling Catholic? 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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