February 2020                
TRUE MAROONS
We recently welcomed Christine Stewart-Nuñez ‘91 back to DCHS to speak to students about her published poetry and professional writing career. Stewart-Nuñez is an English professor at South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Poet Laureate (2019-2023). She is the author of four poetry books whose work has appeared in Arts & Letters and North American Review among other magazines. We are thankful for the inspirational words and insight she shared. Visit her website to learn more. 
Members of the Allen family attended the NHRA Arizona National Drag Race and visited Ashley Allen '19 at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix where she is a freshman. 
Three generations of the Allen family have graced the halls of Dowling Catholic. Frank Allen II '58 has been volunteer greeter at DCHS for more than 20 years. We are grateful for his friendship, service and hard work. He traveled to Arizona with his sons, Frank Allen III '85, executive director for REACH in Papillon, NE; Marcus Allen '90, a police officer in Colorado Springs, CO; and Gregory Allen '91, a construction superintendent in Des Moines. 
ON CAMPUS 
Bryan Boesen '94 has been promoted to Managing Director of Morgan Stanley's Des Moines Wealth Management office. Boesen was also recently named to Forbes Magazine's list of America's Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, receiving the top ranking in the state of Iowa for the second time in the last three years.
Clare Duwelius '08 was recently featured in a story highlighting her career and current position as Assistant General Manager for the WNBA team the Minnesota Lynx. Duwelius was a four-sport athlete at Dowling Catholic before she began her four-year collegiate basketball career at Wayne State College where she led the Wildcats to the NCAA Elite Eight in 2012. Read more about  her career and accomplishments online
Congratulations to Karissa Schweizer '14, a member of the Bowerman Track Club, who broke an American record with a time of 8:25.70  in the 3000 at the Last Chance Invitational at Boston University on Thursday, February 27. Schweizer's time is the fastest ever by an American woman over 3k, indoors or out.  
Matt Haack '13, a punter for the Miami Dolphins was recognized along with teammate and kicker Jason Sanders for winning the Play of the Year during the NFL Honors ceremony on February 1. The play took place during the Dolphins' upset victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Read more in the Miami Herald online
WEDDINGS
Congratulations to the following alumni who were recently married in the Coppola Family St. Joseph Chapel:
February 8, 2020
Kellie Siembieda '10 and Adam Bachmeier  
EVENTS 
APRIL 18: Bash on Buffalo
Please join us at the Bash on Buffalo, Dowling Catholic’s biggest fundraiser and a celebration of our students. This event brings together parents, alumni and community members to raise funds which support the DCHS mission. Enjoy opportunities to win in the 50/50 Raffle, Wine Pull, and Silent and Live Auctions. New this year: enjoy wine and beer, a sit-down dinner, and dancing with the Final Mix Show Band. Click here to purchase tickets and to save a table for you and your friends!
Visit DCHS Events for a complete listing of community events. 
DOWLING CATHOLIC ATHLETIC CLUB (DCAC)
Memberships are available online and provide admission to all home games and a Campus Store discount at specified levels. In addition, your support allows us to offer a variety of interscholastic and intramural sports, providing students with the opportunity to compete at all levels. 
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REUNIONS 
50's Plus Luncheon
June 4, 2020
DHS and SJA alumni and spouses from the classes of 1970 and prior
are invited to a luncheon and social at Dowling Catholic from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Save the date - more details to follow! 
Class of 1960 (Dowling/SJA)
July 24 – 26, 2020
Class of 1970
June 19-20, 2020
RSVP to Grace McCleary Meyer at grace.meyer@sbcglobal.net. Additional details posted on Facebook page SJA/DHS Class of 1970 Reunion
Class of 1975
June 11-13, 2020 
Save the date - details to follow! 
Class of 2000
Saturday, August 15, 2020
Contact Stephanie Sinovic at stephanie.sinovic@gmail.com

ALUMNI NEWS
We'd love to hear news about you and your classmates! Please submit news and updates online.

IN MEMORIAM
We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of alumni who have passed away.
Gary DeVore '73
Max Holmes '67
Rick "Rock" Stone '73
David Ward '55
MEMORIAL MASSES
The St. Joseph Academy Class of 1965 has compiled a list of memorial masses for classmates that will take place in the Des Moines area. Click here to view the schedule. 
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