September 2019               
TRUE MAROONS
Dowling Catholic's 41st annual Golf Outing took place on August 5 at Echo Valley Country Club with many alumni in attendance, including Rick Debartolo '81 and sons Tony '17, Ricky '12 and Sam '14. Please visit the DCHS Facebook page for more photos. Thanks to all who joined us! 

ON CAMPUS
DCHS students, faculty and staff celebrated Mass of the Holy Spirit together on August 29 and were blessed to be joined by  Bishop Pates and many local pastors and youth ministers. Alumnus and Board of Education President Joe Pollpeter '80 was also in attendance to recognize Bishop Pates in gratitude for his many years of faithful service and leadership. 
Homecoming October 4, 2019
Dowling Catholic's Homecoming celebration will take place on Friday, October 4 when the Maroons will play Des Moines Lincoln at 7 p.m. at Valley Stadium. All alumni are invited to a post-football game party at Wellman's Pub and Rooftop at 597 Market Street, West Des Moines. Mark your calendars and plan to join DCHS President, Dr. Dan Ryan, Hall of Fame inductees, Stepperettes and other alumni and friends following the game!
The 2019 Hall of Fame inductees will be introduced pre-game as well as the Stepperettes following the first quarter in honor of their 60th anniversary. Congratulations to the following 2019 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees: 
Elliott Baker '11
Jessica Campbell '13
Matt Dillon (former football coach)
Claudia Farrell '14
Tom Gaul '10
Eric Lee '11
Lincoln Mincks '99
Karissa Schweizer '14
Campus Store
The Dowling Catholic Campus Store is now available online with orders shipped direct in 7-10 business days!  
Dowling Catholic Athletic Club (DCAC)
Memberships are currently available for purchase online! Since 1941, DCAC members have been raising awareness, enthusiasm and funding for Maroons in extra-curricular activities. Membership provides admission to all home games (no waiting in lines) and a Campus Store discount. In addition, your support allows us to offer a wide variety of interscholastic and intramural sports, providing students with the opportunity to compete and grow at all levels. Thank you for your support!
WEDDINGS
Congratulations to the following alumni who were recently married in the Coppola Family St. Joseph Chapel:
August 10, 2019
Haley Mosher '11 and Zach Sims
August 17, 2019
Sean O'Hare '00 and Emily Goddard 
EVENTS 
OCT 10: Grandparents' Mass
Please join us for this special day where grandparents are the guests of honor! Guests will have the opportunity to visit the campus and celebrate Mass with their grandchildren. More details and RSVP information to follow! 

OCT 27: Pancake Breakfast
Please join us for the 58th annual Pancake Breakfast in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Enjoy a morning of fellowship and community while supporting DCHS students & teachers!
 
Visit DCHS Events for information on all upcoming events. 
MATCHING CORPORATE GIFTS
Many employers sponsor a gift program by matching employee donations. This is an easy way to leverage your gift into a larger donation. To find out if your company participates, please visit our website. If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer and return the completed form and your gift to the DCHS Advancement Office. We’ll take care of the rest! 
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REUNION DATES
Stepperette Reunion 
It has been 60 years since the Stepperettes first performed at a Dowling basketball game! To celebrate this milestone anniversary, a Stepperette reunion will take place on Oct. 4-5, 2019. The Stepperettes will also be recognized during the Homecoming game on Oct. 4. For more information and to register, please visit: SJA Stepperettes

Alumni News
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IN MEMORIAM
We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of alumni who have passed away.
Charles Michael Falbo '63
Bernard Wayne Gottner '51
Matthew Kouri '76
David Scieszinski '76
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