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On Oct. 10, we celebrated the 2015 Dowling Catholic State Championship Football Team—ten years after making history as the first 4A program to win three consecutive state titles! Players, coaches, and cheerleaders were honored at halftime of the DCHS vs. Centennial game at Valley.
This summer and fall, more than 680 alumni and guests also joined us for reunions celebrating the Classes of 1963–2015, plus Swim & Dive and Alumni Band reunions. It’s always special to see our DCHS and St. Joseph Academy alumni come together. Once a Maroon, Always a Maroon!
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Thank you to all who joined us at our Dowling Catholic Alumni & Friends event in Omaha! We loved reconnecting and celebrating Maroon pride across generations — from the Classes of 1958 to 2025! Thanks to our special guests Dr. Jerry Deegan, Mark Crouch, Bob & Adelaide Nizzi, Kristin Meyer, and our DCHS alums at Creighton!
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Congratulations to the Dowling Catholic Golf Team and Coach Ron Gray ’73 on an outstanding season and state championship title! The Maroons finished the two-day tournament with an incredible 598, winning by 10 strokes!
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We were blessed to celebrate our Annual Grandparents Day earlier this month with nearly 400 grandparents joining us for this special tradition. Thank you to guest speaker Colleen (O’Connor) Pagano SJA ’68, whose grandson Leo will graduate with the Class of 2026, and to Msgr. Steve Orr ’66 for celebrating Mass.
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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 and enhances the opportunity for students to participate in clubs and extracurricular activities. Purchase tickets here!
Stop by the alumni table for some giveaways and join us during the hour that matches your graduation decade!
• 80s & Before – 8:00 am
• 90s – 9:00 am
• 2000s & 2010s – 10:00 am
• 2020s – 11:00 am
NOV 13: Young Alumni Networking Event
Did you graduate from DCHS within the last 12 years? Looking for a fun way to network and reconnect with fellow Maroons? Join us at Gilroy's from 4–6 pm (short program at 5:15 pm). Come for good conversation, connections and community. Please RSVP here.
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Campaign Corner: Solutions for Every Student
The Honoring Our History, Faith in Our Future campaign will transform our campus with improvements that nurture faith, build community, and support success. Secure entrances, expanded parking, modern kitchen and dining spaces, new athletic facilities, and gathering areas will benefit all students—not just those in sports or clubs. These updates will foster belonging, safety, and growth. Before the end of the year, you will receive more information about the projects and ways you can participate in the mail.
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Estate Planning Week
October 21–25 is Estate Planning Awareness Week — a perfect time to ensure your wishes are clear and your legacy lives on. As a valued alum, you’re invited to access a free online estate planning kit designed to help you create a plan for the people and causes that matter most—including those that have shaped your life. Start today and take this important step for your future and the causes you care about.
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| IN MEMORIAM
We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of alumni who have passed away.
Robert "Bob" DeBonis '60
Colleen Christy James '62
Vincent Michael "Mike" Harrington '63
Thomas "Tom" Summers '67
Jean (Mehalovich) Moran '73
Judith "Judy" (Schuster) Waters '79
Kathy (McIlhon) Caligiuri '80
Claire Celsi '84
Cade Gochenour '19
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Class of 1972
Saturday, June 12, 2027
Hotel Rewind
Contact: Michael Egan
Planning a reunion? Please contact Jody White in the Alumni Office to share your reunion dates and news.
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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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Distinguished Alumni
Dowling Catholic proudly honors deserving alumni of St. Joseph Academy and DCHS with Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni Awards. Any member or friend of the DCHS community may nominate a graduate. The deadline to submit is Feb. 1, 2026. Please visit our website to learn more or submit a nomination.
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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 to support the Maroon Fund. Your gift strengthens every aspect of the DCHS experience by supporting three essential pillars: Academic Excellence, Student & Faith Life, and School Services. Learn more or make a gift online. Checks may be mailed to DCHS, 1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265. Thank you for your support!
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