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The Class of 1983 has made a remarkable impact through public service, producing four elected officials dedicated to serving their communities.
• Chris Coleman – Des Moines City Councilman (as he closes out an impactful run of service on the City Council)
• Eric Klein – Clive City Councilman
• Joe Cacciatore – Urbandale City Councilman
• Michele Mills Brant – Madison County Auditor
Congratulations to these alumni for answering the call to serve—and special thanks to Chris Coleman for the legacy he leaves behind. Once a Maroon, Always a Maroon.
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Congratulations to Karissa Schweizer '14 who is headed to the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championship – her sixth time representing Team USA at a global championship and second World XC team. Schweizer earned her spot with a strong fourth-place finish in the women’s 10K at the 2025 USATF Cross Country Championships in Portland, running 34:16.2 to secure one of six automatic qualifying positions. The 2026 World Championships will be held on Saturday, January 10 in Tallahassee, FL, the first time the U.S. has hosted the event in 34 years.
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Christmas Eve brought a strong showing for the annual alumni cross country run as alumni and coaches laced up to keep the tradition going strong!
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Congratulations to Marena Bonanno ’18, a special-education teacher at Northview Middle School in Ankeny who has been awarded the Golden Apple Award, a prestigious honor recognizing outstanding educators across Iowa. Her impact in the classroom earned her nominations from those who know her best: the students she supports every day. Watch the story here.
Hector Salamanca ’11 is making history as Waterloo’s first Latino elected official. The City of Waterloo will formally administer the oath of office to newly elected city officials during a swearing-in ceremony on Dec. 31. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Marty Wadle ‘85 on a finish that will have people talking for many years. He led the Bishop Garrigan Golden Bears to a huge comeback as they won the 2025 eight-player state championship! Read more here.
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EVENTS
FEB 12: Evening of Style
Join us for a fun “Ladies Night Out” at St. Francis with dinner, drinks, themed tables and a style show! Proceeds benefit the Bash on Buffalo and the Career Academy Endowment. Learn more and register online.
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The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes those who embody the spirit and mission of DCHS. These alumni exemplify the values we strive to instill in each student and personify one or more of the following: distinction in professional life, service to their community, and/or inspiring others as positive role models.
The Distinguished Young Alumni Award recognizes graduates who are under 40 years of age. These alumni have demonstrated outstanding leadership, philanthropic and/or service capabilities, and orchestrated exceptional and meaningful change as leaders in their profession or community.
Any member or friend of the DCHS community may nominate an alum. The deadline is Feb. 1, 2026. Please submit online.
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THE MAROON FUND
We invite alumni, families and friends to support the Maroon Fund, Dowling Catholic's Annual Appeal. Your gift strengthens every aspect of the student experience by supporting three essential pillars: Academic Excellence, Student & Faith Life, and School Services.
Now is the perfect time to make a gift. As we approach the end of the year, we are seeing more and more supporters choose to donate:
- Shares of stock
- Donor Advised Funds
- Qualified Charitable Distributions from an IRA (donors 70.5 and older)
These options may provide favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support DCHS. To donate, please visit our website or mail a check to Dowling Catholic High School, 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.
Phyllis (Kersey) Brennan '45 SJA
Angela "Angie" Zenti '52 SJA
Joseph "Joe" Wilkinson '61
Kevin (Reilly) Figg '66
Michael Nieters '68
Jeffrey Hunter '73
Jeffrey Harclerode '74
Bernadette (Gioffredi) Loken '79
Edgar Torres '19
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Class of 1972
55th Reunion
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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CAMPAIGN CORNER
Who is Being Asked to Support the Campaign? Every member of the Maroon community—families, alumni, and friends—is invited to join the Honoring Our History, Faith in Our Future campaign. Together, we will build on the generosity of those who came before us, investing in the future of Dowling Catholic so that generations to come may flourish.
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| ALUMNI NEWS
We'd love to hear news and updates about you and your classmates!
Update contact information here.
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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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