November 2021
    TRUE MAROONS
Deacon Alex Kramer '14 was ordained to the transitional diaconate on Sept. 30 at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. He was joined by Deacon Jim Obradovich and Father Reed Flood '13, both of Holy Trinity Parish in Des Moines, and his parents, Mary and Allan Kramer. Deacon Kramer is currently studying at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. Photo: Pontifical North American College 
Members of the DCHS and St. Joseph Academy community gathered for All Saints and All Souls days and were joined by Bishop Joensen who dedicated and blessed the Maroon Memorial, a sacred place on campus to pray and remember the departed. Thank you to those who helped make this place of remembrance possible:

The Schwager family in memory of Trevor Schwager ‘18
The Kirke family in memory of Gary Kirke ‘90
The estate of Sean Barrettsmith ‘61
Colleagues of Bishop Maurice J. Dingman in recognition of his service to the Des Moines Diocese (1968-1986)
The Pancake Breakfast was a huge success thanks to our sponsors and the many volunteers whose support made the event possible. A special thank you to Dennis '65 and Mary (Naughton) Bell '65 SJA who welcomed guests to the event and the many other alumni who volunteered and attended! 
Tara (Nance) Durant '91 has been elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. She taught for several years at Holy Cross Academy in Fredericksburg and currently serves as a librarian at the academy. Read more online.
Congratulations to Brianna Shumway '07 and Graham Mumm '07 who were married at the Church of the Epiphany in North Carolina with Fr. David Polich '68 presiding. 
EVENTS
DEC 2: Christmas Luncheon
Celebrate the Christmas season and the DCHS community! Enjoy a holiday lunch and musical entertainment from students. Bishop Joensen will be our special guest. The luncheon will be held at Glen Oaks Golf & Country Club. Doors open at 11 am, program begins at 11:30. Please RSVP online by Nov. 22. 
ON CAMPUS
Giving Tuesday
Each year DCHS purchases 375 new Chromebooks for incoming students. Giving Tuesday is coming up on Nov. 30 and we have a big goal: To raise $20,000 to fund the purchase of 75 Chromebooks for next year. We hope you will join us on this day that inspires millions of people to give, collaborate and celebrate generosity! You can donate online or text "DCHS Giving Tuesday" to (202) 858-1233. 
Online Athletic Ticketing
DCHS will move to 100% online ticketing for home athletic events starting Dec. 6. Click here to purchase tickets or access through our website under "Athletics" and "Purchase Tickets." Go Maroons! 
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Events 
REUNIONS 
Class of 1970
June 24-25, 2022
Please click here for details. Contacts: Bill Gray, Tom Hansen or Grace (McCleary) Meyer. 
Class of 1971
June 24-25, 2022
Visit the class Facebook page for details. Contacts: Janie (Dolezal) Robles and Linda (Wolfe) Wallace. 
Class of 1972
June 24 - 25 2022
Contacts: Cindy (Schaefer) Smith, 
Eileen O’Meara and Angela (Lemmo) Connolly
ALUMNI NEWS & UPDATES
We would love to hear news and updates (including reunions) about you and your classmates! 
Please submit online or contact Kathy Kirby Power '80, alumni manager, at 515.222.1002 or kkirbypower@dowlingcatholic.org. 
Update contact information here.  
IN MEMORIAM
We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of alumni who have passed away.
Mary (Lally) Kent '41 SJA
John Laudel '44
John Wilson '55
Phillip Huss '57
Patty (Rios) Iseminger '61 SJA
Douglas "Doug" Kelso '62
Toni (DeFino) Eilbert '63 SJA
Steven Landwehr '66
Michael "Mike" Nassif '66
Michael "Mike" Delmege '72
Loretta "Pat" (Sweeney) Olney '72 SJA
Judith "Judy" (Woods) Chase '74
Gregory "Bo" Siberz '87
Andria Evans '97
Annual Appeal
We invite our alumni to support the We Are Maroons Annual Appeal which impacts every aspect of the DCHS experience, including faith and academic programming, student activities, athletics and the arts. To make a gift, please visit our website or mail a check to: DCHS, 1400 Buffalo Rd.,WDM, IA 50265.
Planned Giving 
Did you know there are creative ways to support Dowling Catholic High School? 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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