July 2024   
TRUE MAROONS     
The Class of 1974 celebrated their 50th reunion with a weekend of festivities and Mass at DCHS in the St. Joseph Chapel. Thanks to Fr. Tank and all who attended! 
Congratulations to Maggie (Eure) Boccuzzo '20 and her husband, Nate, on their recent marriage and blessing by Pope Francis on their honeymoon in Rome!
Alec Barber '13 and Randa Scaglione Barber ‘13 were recently married in the DCHS chapel by Fr. Dan Kirby ‘84 and then had their marriage blessed by Pope Francis on their honeymoon in Rome. Congratulations! 
Congratulations to Fr. John Ludwig '66 and to Msgr. Orr '66 who are celebrating 50 years of priesthood. Read more about each of them online: Fr. John Ludwig | Msg. Orr 
Click here to read about Fr. Greg Leach '67 and how he continues to give back to his ministry and community in retirement. 
Congratulations to Fr. Mike Mahoney '12 who was ordained on June 21st. Read about his journey to becoming a priest here.  
DOWLING CLUB
As excitement for the new year rises, now is the time to be part of the tradition of excellence and join the Dowling Club booster organization that has been supporting our student-athletes since 1941. Your membership also provides you with great perks, including:
- Sports passes to ALL home athletic events (excluding tournament play)
- A one-time 15% discount to the Campus Store
-A Dowling Club window cling and more!
Visit our website to find the membership level that best suits your needs (Adult, Family, Future Maroon, Senior or DC Fan). You can also show off your Maroon pride by adding a DC cross driveway decal to your membership! The cheer squad will 
be painting new logos on driveways this fall. 
Thank you for supporting our student-athletes on their quest to be their best! GO MAROONS!
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
DCHS is seeking an Annual Appeal Manager to develop and implement strategies to meet budgeted Annual Appeal goals. Specifically, the Annual Appeal Manager will build relationships and solicit alumni, parents, friends, employees and local businesses through face-to-face meetings, direct mail, email, phone and social media. The Annual Appeal Manager will work with the Senior Advancement Officer to establish long-term goals and objectives to advance fundraising efforts. Learn more and apply online 
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.
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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IN MEMORIAM
We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of alumni who have passed away.
Carmela (Romeo) Brown '56 SJA
Carmella (Kenneally) Zenti '60 SJA
Timothy "Tim" Cooney '67
Scott Crowley '73

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 515.222.1090 or  kkirbypower@dowlingcatholic.org.
Update contact information here.   
REUNIONS
Class of 1964
Sept 20 - 21
Friday - Wellman’s Jordan Creek
Saturday (am) - SJA alumnae Coffee & pastries at DCHS, (pm) Waveland. Contact: Jerry Getman
Class of 1979
August 9- 10, 2024
Friday 6 - 10pm Exile Brewing
Contact: Jim Kaas | RSVP here
Class of 1984
September 27-28
Friday -  6:30 pm Blank Park Golf Course Clubhouse (711 County Line Rd, DSM). Heavy apps, cash bar, casual attire.
Saturday - xBx - Live (Time TBD) Music venue (1159 24th St, DSM). Cash bar, casual attire.                                 
Sunday - 11:00 am Mass at the DCHS chapel
Class of '84 Facebook Page
Contact: Brian Morris

Class of 1989
August 17, 2024
Wellman's Pub & Rooftop 
On the rooftop 5:00 pm
Cash bar
Contact: Tony Dressen 

Class of '89 Facebook
RSVP/donate here
Class of 2004
Sept 27 - 29, 2004
Friday am - Golf at Sugar Creek Friday pm - Tailgate at DCHS &  Homecoming game
Saturday - Salt (6 pm)
Sunday - DCHS tour (10 am) & Mass (11 am) Contact: Katie Halsch | Class of 2004 Facebook
Class of 2014
Oct 26 - 27, 2024
Saturday 6pm- 9pm  - Confluence Brewery       
Sunday  - DCHS Mass  at 11am
Contact: Jesse Coleman

Class of 2014 Tickets
RSVP Mass

Band & Color Guard Reunion
September 25-26, 2024
All former DCHS band and color guard members are invited to join the 2024 Alumni Band! The band will perform at the DCHS Homecoming Football Game on Friday, September 27 at Valley Stadium. Click here to RSVP and for more details. 

2014 Football 10-Year Championship Reunion
Friday, October 4, 2024
DCHS vs. Ankeny Centennial
Valley Stadium at 7 pm
Athletes, coaches and cheerleaders are invited. Recognition at halftime and a social gathering after at Gilroy’s. Please RSVP here

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