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Dowling Catholic welcomed back members of the 2016 State Championship Football Team on Friday night for their 10-year reunion, celebrating an unforgettable season and a championship tradition. As the current team heads into the playoffs, we’re proud to see that tradition continue. 📸 : Earl Hulst
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The Dowling Catholic Alumni Band reunited during Homecoming, bringing together Maroons of all ages. Alumni band members joined current band students for pregame performances and played pep band music throughout the game, celebrating the tradition shared by generations of DCHS band members.Â
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Joseph Nelson ’12, co-founder and CEO of Roboflow, delivered a keynote address at Iowa Startup Week on Sept. 30 at the Temple Theater in Des Moines. Five seniors in Dowling Catholic's Career Academy—Drew Baker, Isabella Crouch, Manny Duran Ruiz, Nyanyout Ruach and Truman Sanders—attended the keynote alongside DCHS president Dr. Dan Ryan and Career Academy Director Kasey Tickel. It was a great opportunity for students to learn from an alumnus making an impact in his field.
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PANCAKE BREAKFASTÂ
Thanks to the many alumni who helped make the 65th Annual Pancake Breakfast a success! Whether you attended, volunteered or sponsored the event, we appreciate your support! A special thank you to Matt ’86 and Beth Kiernan, who wrapped up their sixth and final year as co-chairs. We are grateful for their years of leadership, dedication and commitment to this tradition. Proceeds support the Student Activities Endowment, helping students discover their interests and grow beyond the classroom.Â
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| MAROONS AT THE NEXT LEVEL
Dowling Catholic Athletics is building Maroons at the Next Level, a comprehensive history of Maroons who continued their athletic careers at the collegiate or professional level. More than a list of names and colleges, this database will create a living network connecting generations of Maroon Athletics. Whether you competed in 1945 or 2025 — for one year or 12— we want to hear from you! Learn more and share your information on our website.
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CAMPAIGN CORNER
Exciting progress is happening on campus as walls go up and the new auxiliary gym/storm shelter begins to take shape. Watch the latest drone video to see the progress firsthand.
This is another important step toward bringing the vision of the
Honoring Our History, Faith in Our Future campaign to life. With 1,030 donors to date and nearly $59 million committed toward our $76 million goal, we’re grateful to everyone helping make this vision a reality. Follow our progress and learn how you can get involved at dowlingcatholic.org/campaign.Â
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EVENTS
DEC 3: Christmas Luncheon
Join us at Glen Oaks Country Club and celebrate the joy of the season with the DCHS community. Enjoy a delicious luncheon, a program featuring special guest speakers and entertainment from student musicians and vocalists. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. Purchase individual tickets or a table for 10 here. We look forward to celebrating this special tradition with you!Â
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| IN MEMORIAM
We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of alumni who have passed away.
Joe Kenneally '63
Joan (Pecina) Hosman '64 SJA
Martha (Marti) McGuiness '64 SJA
Patricia (Wadle) Utsler '65 SJA
Charles (Charlie) Punelli '66
Linda Schissel '66 SJA
Pat (Francke) Bengtson '67 SJA
Steve Heck '76
Carol Hill '76
Patty Ann (Lynch) Kruhl '76
Daniel Kulman '76
Todd "Bumpy" Rhoads '78
Chad Prey '89
Ted Peacock '98
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Class of 1977
50th ReunionÂ
Sept. 17-19, 2027
Details TBD
Contact: Tom Cunningham
Class of 2006
20th ReunionÂ
Nov.14-16, 2026
Saturday, Nov. 14
Des Moines Golf & CC
6 - 10 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 15
DCHS Mass 11 a.m.
RSVP Here
Planning a reunion? Please contact Jody White to share details. Â
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| ALUMNI NEWS
We'd love to hear news about you and your classmates! Please submit online or contact Jody White, Alumni Manager, at 515.222.1090 or jwhite@dowlingcatholic.org.
Update contact information here. Â
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI NOMINATIONS
DCHS proudly honors deserving alumni of SJA and DCHS St. Joseph Academy and Dowling Catholic with Distinguished Alumni awards. Nominations are due
Feb. 1. Learn more and submit online.Â
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THE MAROON FUNDÂ
Support the people, programs, and resources that make a Dowling Catholic education possible. From faith formation and dedicated teachers to technology, classroom resources and support services, the Maroon Fund helps provide the exceptional education our families value.
While ESAs have helped make a Catholic education more affordable, they do not cover the full cost of educating a student. The Maroon Fund helps bridge the $3,316 gap per student.Â
To make a gift, please visit our website or mail a check to DCHS, 1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265. Thank you for your support! Â
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