June 2025   
   TRUE MAROONS     
Photo: Texas Softball
Teagan Kavan ‘23, a pitcher for the University of Texas, made history as she led her team to their first national title when the Longhorns defeated Texas Tech in the championship game in Oklahoma City on June 6. Kavan was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2025 Women's College World Series after a dominant performance where she had 21 strikeouts and pitched 31.2 innings while giving up zero earned runs, breaking a WCWS record set in 1994. She finishes her sophomore season with a record of 28-5, a 2.16 ERA, and 230 strikeouts. Photo: Texas Softball
Photo: Texas Softball
Mikey McClain '22, an Iowa State Cyclone, earned All-American honors at the NCAA Track & Field Championships.
McClain qualified with a big 200m PR of 20.30 to reset his own school record. He was the first ISU man to qualify in the event since 1928. He is the ISU 200m school-record holder, Big 12 runner-up, and now an All-American!
Photo: Texas Softball
After decades of ministry, marriage, and a career in the corporate world, Deacon Stephen Boatwright '69 was ordained to the priesthood on May 31 at the Cathedral of St. Paul. He spent a year in seminary in the 1970s, but the priesthood wasn’t his calling at that time. Instead, he married, built a 35-year career at AT&T, and became a deacon in 1991 after moving to the Twin Cities where he and his wife, Marcia, shared a deep commitment to service. After she passed away from cancer in 2021, Boatwright realized in his grief that "God was writing a new chapter.” After prayerful discernment and encouragement from clergy, he entered priestly formation and was ordained at the age of 74. Read more about his inspiring journey. 
The annual boys soccer tournament was held on Saturday, May 25 at DCHS with over 30 alumni participating. Congratulations to the winning team from the Class of 2024! 
Join fellow DCHS alumni and friends at a special reception and WNBA game watch party in downtown Chicago! 

Sunday, July 27 | 2–5 PM
Theory Chicago | 9 W Hubbard St
Tip-off: Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky at 3 PM

- Enjoy complimentary food, drinks, and great company
- Hear updates and exciting news from Dr. Dan Ryan
- Reconnect with past/current coaches, including Tom Wilson, Tim O’Neill, Bob & Sharon Hanson, Kristin Meyer and more!
- Enter for a chance to win exclusive door prizes! 
Please RSVP by July 1, 2025
We hope you’ll join us for an afternoon of connection, celebration and Maroon pride. Please email Ryan Vogt with questions. 
ATHLETICS SPONSORSHIPS
Looking for a meaningful way to support DCHS AND spotlight your business or organization? We’re excited to offer exclusive athletic sponsorships—a perfect chance to support our student-athletes while gaining valuable exposure. Whether you’re interested in ads, field signage, or a custom package tailored to you, we’ve got options! Learn more here.

 DOWLING CLUB BOOSTERS 
Be a part of the tradition that has been supporting our student-athletes since 1941. Membership provides passes to ALL home athletic events (excluding tournament play), a one-time 15% Campus Store discount and more! Visit our website to find the membership level best suited to you (Adult, Family, Future Maroon, Senior, DC Fan). Thank you for your support! 
EVENTS 
AUG 4: 47th Annual Dowling Catholic Golf Outing
Save the date and join us at Terrace Hills Golf Course! Adult volunteers are needed to help make this event a success! Please sign up here. Corporate and individual s
ponsorship opportunities are now available. Registration for Dowling Catholic friends and family opens soon! Learn more here
OCT 24: 64th Annual Pancake Breakfast
We are seeking volunteers to join our pancake breakfast team! Thanks to Jen '89 and Paul Damge who have chaired the breakfast since 2018. This will be their last year, and we are seeking event co-chairs to take their place. Work alongside the Damges to learn the ropes this year! Please contact Bonnie Bronson if interested or with questions. 
 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. Please donate online or mail a check to DCHS, 1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265. Thank you for your support!

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IN MEMORIAM
We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of alumni who have passed away.
Janet Woolway '43
Judy Lampe Collings '59
Kathleen "Kathy" (Boudewyns) Letz '64 SJA
Peter Mischo '66
Joseph "Dave" Fulitano '69
Mark McElherne '70
Steve Timmins '74
Rick Cordaro '75

Class of 1965
June 27-29, 2025
Friday, Wellman’s (4-7 pm) 
Saturday, Waveland (6-9) Sunday, Mass at DCHS Chapel (11:00 am)
Contacts: Barb Mullahey
Barb James
Bob Newswold
Fran Chiodo

Purchase tickets 
Class of 1970
The SJA/Dowling Reunion has been postponed until the 60th Reunion in 2030. The committee hopes to have some informal get-togethers later this year. Contacts: Bill Gray | Grace Meyer
Class of ‘70 FB page

Class of 1975
Sept. 11- 14, 2025
Thursday - 2:30 Waveland Golf, 6 pm club house
Friday 6-10 pm - Wellman's West
Saturday 6-10 pm - Glen Oaks
Sunday 11 am -  Mass at DCHS chapel Contact: Brian Tracy
Purchase Tickets
Class of ‘75 FB link
Class of 1980
Aug 8-10
Friday- Golf outing (details TBD), Saturday-Wellman's 6 -9 pm, Sunday - Mass at the DCHS chapel, 11 am
RVSP/Donate here
Contacts: 
Cathy McClellan
Kathleen Landis
Kathy Kirby Power
Class of 1985
Aug. 8 & 9, 2025
Friday - Iowa State Fair - meet at The Depot
Saturday - Confluence Brewery 1235 Thomas Beck Rd., DSM 6-11pm
RSVP and more info here  
Facebook Group
Contact: Sean Reese
Class of 1990
July 11-13, 2025
Friday - The Irish 6:30 
Saturday - The Hall  6:30 
Sunday - Mass at DCHS 11:00 am
Class of ‘90 website

Purchase tickets here
Class of 1995
June 28, 2025
Saturday - 6 - 10:30 pm
Blank Golf Course Clubhouse
808 County Line Rd, DSM
Sunday  - Mass at 11am
Purchase tickets here
Contact: Erin Wenham
Class of '95 Facebook 
Class of 2005
Aug. 9-10, 2025
Saturday - Picnic Raccoon River 11:30 am-1:30 pm
Jasper Winery 6 pm
Sunday - DCHS tour (10 am) Mass (11 am) Contact: Kelly Berger
DCHS Class of 2005 
Band & Color Guard Reunion
Sept. 25-26, 2025
Details and RSVP here!  
2015 Football Champs
Oct. 10, 2025
Please join us in celebrating the 2015 state champions players, coaches and cheerleaders!  
Recognition will be at half time of the DCHS vs. Centennial game at Valley stadium. RSVP here | 
Contact: Jody White

ALUMNI NEWS
We'd love to hear news and updates about you and your classmates, including reunions! Visit dowlingcatholic.org/alumni or contact alumni manager Jody White: 515.222.1090  jwhite@dowlingcatholic.org 
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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