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As was the custom at St. Joseph Academy for many years in May, a group of alumnae gathered for Mass on May 7 in the St. Joseph Chapel at DCHS. Thanks to all who attended!
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The annual DCHS athletic department reunion breakfast took place on May 20 with several alumni, former coaches and staff members in attendance. The event was started in 2010 by Coach Ron Gray '73 and longtime DCHS athletic trainer, Del Lark. Pictured left to right: (Row 1) Mark Crouch, Ron Gray '73; (Row 2) Mike Skoglund, Larry Chichelli, Dave Marcouiller '71, Frank Schweizer, Joe Cordaro 67, Mark Amadeo '80, John LaBonia '58, Don Mauro '79, Fr. John Dorton '62.
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The annual DCHS Men's Soccer Alumni Tournament took place on Saturday, May 20 at DCHS. Congratulations to the following alumni from the winning team: Michael Draur '22, Danny Griesemer '22, JD Harman '21, Parker Stork '21, Nathan Luu '21, Joe Reed '22, Carson Boyle '21, Paddy Sullivan '21, Ben Jurgens '21 and Quinn Stewart '21. Thanks to boys head soccer coach Jackson Teeling '09 for organizing and to everyone who came out to watch and play!
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Bravo to Fr. Reed Flood '13 who performed a cameo in the DCHS spring musical performance of Guys and Dolls! The production was recognized by the Iowa High School Musical Theater awards for Outstanding Overall Performance, Outstanding Ensemble, Special Recognition for Student Orchestra and with several individual student awards. Congrats to the cast, crew and pit!
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Congratulations to Claudia Leo '73 who is retiring after 33 years in the DCHS cafeteria. Her family planned a surprise going away party for her on May 23. She is pictured with husband David '74, children Tony '97 and his wife Kate, Nick '98 and his wife Megan, Andrea '01 and grandchildren Jake '24, Alex, Luke, Brice and Brody.
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Congratulations to Jesse Donner '07 who was inducted into the DCHS Performing Arts Hall of Fame on April 29. Donner earned a Bachelor of Music from ISU and developed as a classical singer through performing and young artist training with the Cedar Rapids Opera. He earned a Master of Music in voice at the University of Michigan and his first recognition in opera competitions. Donner enjoyed a career which included a balance of opera, operetta, and concert work across the country leading up to his first contract with the Metropolitan Opera in 2020. Unable to make this debut due to the global shutdown, he began teaching music and earned a masters in the process. Following theatre reopening, Donner realized his goal of singing at the MET and at the time of induction was engaged for his third production. Please visit our website for a list of inductees.
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| John Waggoner '18 was invited to the Baltimore Ravens minicamp as an Undrafted Free Agent. Waggoner was a defensive lineman for the Iowa Hawkeyes and is the sixth Maroon in the last five years to attend an NFL camp.
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May 1973: 50 years ago at Dowling
In an effort to ease traffic issues, the school announced there would be staggered start times when classes resumed in the fall with some students starting at 7:45 a.m. and the rest at 8:45 a.m. Driving your car to school each day? The cost was $1 to get a parking sticker for the year.
Mrs. Volker announced there would be an Intermediate Typing class in the fall.
Sister Wilfred Swift, the school librarian, will lead six students on a five week trip through Europe. Craig Seifert, Cindy Lynch, Cindy Pollard, Marie Nizzi, Carla Johnson and Rose McCormick will visit Berlin, Rome, Florence, Interlaken, Paris and London.
Miss Gillespie and Mrs. Mendez will lead 20 students on a two week trip to Mexico. The students: Anne Barrett, Debbie Brewer, Kathy Brockway, Sam Chiodo, Mary Conrad, Peggy Cook, Nina Gannon, Jeanette Hardin, Peg Linthicum, Connie McClavy, Julie McManus, Mary Mendez, Janet Nelson, Karen Peiffer, Lisa Richardson, Becky Rocha, Jeff Shepard, Marie Stasi, Chuck Tracy and Nancy Withem.
Dennis Brand was named basketball coach, succeeding John Hayes. Brand coached at Montezuma for seven years. He will also teach social studies. He is a first cousin of Valley coach Roger Schultz and they were high school teammates and college roommates at Central.
The baseball team readied to open its season. It would play home games at Birdland as the new on-campus diamond was not yet completed. Coach Don Mario welcomed lettermen Ron Mersch, Jeff Harclerode, Joe Longo and Chris Adams back to the team.
Mike Grace, Brien Harvey and Mark Broderick will represent Dowling on the South team in the Shrine high school football All-Star game in August. Coach Jim Williams will lead the south squad.
Patricia Benedict, Andrea Dieter, David Craven, James Purcival, Mark Philipsen, Stephen Wolbers, Julie Harris and Molly Maloney were honored with other top graduates from Des Moines high schools at a Chamber of Commerce dinner.
Sophomore Chris Frank shot a hole-in-one at Hyperion Golf Club.
Dowling finished ninth in its division at the U.S. Scholastic Chess Championship in Chicago.
The Stepperettes marched in the Armed Force Day parade down Walnut Street from the State Capitol to 12th Street.
Rick Vasquez was awarded a $250 college scholarship from the League of United Latin American Citizens. Anne Fitzgerald earned a scholarship from the Des Moines Rotary Club.
Pat Nizzi finished fourth in the 120 high hurdles and fifth in the 180 low hurdles at the state high school track meet.
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Class of 1958
Sept 29 - 30, 2023
Friday - Vintage Sr, Coop
Saturday - Scottish Rite Park
Contact: Jim Duffy | 515-681-0651
Class of 2013 Football Reunion
Fall of 2023
Athletes and cheerleaders are invited to a football championship reunion. Details to follow!
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| ALUMNI NEWS & UPDATES
We would love to hear news and updates (including reunions) about you and your classmates!
Update contact information here.
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| IN MEMORIAM
We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of alumni who have passed away.
Rosemary (Caligiuri) Quinn '54 SJA
Frank DeBartolo '57
JoAnna Schmeling '60 SJA
Kathleen (O'Malley) Sopher '67 SJA
Sandra Goodwin '75
Julie Lensing '75
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| 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.
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.
DOWLING CLUB
Dowling Club boosters have been supporting our student athletes since 1941! Boosters receive sports passes to 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!
EVENTS
AUG 7: DCHS Golf Outing
Each summer the DCHS community comes together for a fun day of golf to raise money for the Coppola Family Endowment, a fund initiated in the 1970s that provides tuition assistance to DCHS students. New this year - the golf outing will be held at Terrace Hills in Altoona. More information to follow!
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