A PUBLICATION FOR THE DOWLING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
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PRESIDENT’S LETTER DR. JERRY DEEGAN Dear Friends, A good friend of mine once wrote, “A Catholic school is a place to learn and develop skills…but most importantly, a Catholic school is a place to learn, articulate and practice our faith. The goal is not the transmission of facts from one head to another, but rather the transformation of one’s life by the surrender of one’s heart to Jesus and His Gospel…to foster a faith and let God’s providence do the
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rest.” I believe his statement and I believe transformation happens at Dowling Catholic, is deeply embedded in our culture, and is lived out in our service to others ranging from local projects to international programs. On the cover is a photo taken during a service trip to Brazil. Members of Terra Livre, which is featured in this issue, traveled to Goiania, Brazil, during spring break to work with impoverished youth. Service trips and other activities offer ways for students to come face to face with those who are suffering, those who are in need, or those who have met with unfortunate circumstances in life and need a hand. I am extremely proud of our students, faculty and staff who, on their faith journeys, surrender their hearts to Jesus and His Gospel and offer service to a hurting world that is dying for love. I want to congratulate Dr. Dowdle and the faculty and staff on our state accreditation visit last December. The visit went very well and the school was complimented in the areas of mission focus, professional development and collaboration, student leadership, student services, growth in diversity, and using assessment data to make instructional decisions. The state team was very impressed with the enthusiasm of the students, staff, and community members they interviewed during their visit. The team recommended continued work in the ever changing area of technology in the classroom and enhancing collaboration across disciplines. We look forward to using the results of the visit to drive our work going forward. I hope you enjoy this issue of Focus. We always appreciate your comments and input as we work to provide you with information about the Dowling Catholic community. Sincerely,
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FEATURES
alumni and donors.
ON THE COVER The photo featured on the cover
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was taken by Kylie Flanagan, a former Dowling Catholic teacher, during a service trip to Brazil with Dowling Catholic’s student group Terra Livre. Members of Terra Livre participate in service projects throughout the Des Moines community and abroad, traveling to Goiania, Brazil, on alternating years
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during spring break to work with impoverished youth.
CONTACT
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| STEM SPOTLIGHT DCHS students created a mobile app.
Submit class notes, including your full name and class year, to advancement@dowlingcatholic.org
TRUE MAROON Featuring outstanding and successful alumni.
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Success in the classroom and on the field.
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CALENDAR Find out about upcoming Dowling Catholic events.
Check out the latest school happenings.
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515.225.3000 www.dowlingcatholic.org
CLASS NOTES:
Learn about the new turf project and Pathways for Success.
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Dowling Catholic High School 1400 Buffalo Rd. West Des Moines, IA 50265
CLASS NOTES/ IN MEMORIAM Be in the know about alumni and friends of DCHS.
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ADVANCEMENT UPDATE
THE GRASS IS A LITTLE GREENER
FIELD USAGE
During the past four years, the sports
time to rest and can’t be played on during
complex on the northeast side of campus
inclement weather. A synthetic field can be
has undergone many major improvements:
utilized around 57 hours per week, during any
The Dowling Catholic Van-
concessions, fencing, press box, expansion
weather with no rest required.
guard (Marching Band)
to an eight-lane track and stadium lighting. However, planning is underway to bring the
Dowling Catholic is working with ATG Sports
most exciting upgrade to the sports complex
and their RamTurf product that replicates lush
All high school level soccer
yet – Field Turf!
natural grass in appearance and function.
practices and home games
RamTurf is filled with resilient materials which Turf will be installed at the current sports
provide a level of impact reduction that is
complex on the east side of campus. Athletic
difficult to sustain on over-used natural fields.
Dowling Catholic freshmen,
Director Tom Wilson is excited about the
Subsequently, field turf projects enhance
sophomore and JV football
flexibility the new surface will bring. “One
player safety and decrease the risk of injury.
of the biggest obstacles each fall and spring is finding grass to allow our athletic teams
The field turf project is dependent upon the
Greater Des Moines Cath-
and other activities a place to practice and/
enthusiasm and support of the community. To
olic Football League, which
or participate,” Wilson said. “A synthetic
date, nearly $600,000 has been generously
organizes middle-school
surface will allow us much needed flexibility
donated to fund the estimated $800,000
football games
for football, soccer, track, physical education,
project. Construction will begin June 1 and
marching band, special olympics, etc.”
will be finished in time for the new school
For more information, please contact:
year.
Ryan Osborn at 515-222-1095 or
On average, natural fields are recommended to be used only 22 hours a week, need 4
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Julie Matternas at 515-222-1044.
PATHWAYS FOR SUCCESS Pathways for Success is a program at Dowling
an now in her last year of law school at Drake
Catholic designated for students who are
University, and another is a nurse at Mercy
considered at-risk and of-promise. Formerly
Hospital. It is wonderful when I see students
known as Project Intercept, the program of-
who have benefitted from the program come
fers a variety of services to help with financial
back to volunteer with current students in the
aid, test prep, tutoring and family language
program.”
barriers. The program also provides assistance to students who need help covering
The Pathways for Success committee recom-
the cost of transportation, field trips, school
mends students for services, reviews student
supplies, uniforms and other school related
progress, and determines additional assis-
expenses.
tance needed. The program requires about $625,000 annually to operate and is funded
Program coordinator, Paula Plasencia (SJA
primarily by generous donors, many of whom
’71), sums up the value of Pathways, saying,
give to the program through United Way or
“The program gives many students the emo-
endowment donations. For more information
tional support and self-confidence needed to
on the program or how to donate, contact
achieve their dreams.” Plasencia went on to
Staci Burr at sburr@dowlingcatholic.org or
reflect, “Student successes are very reward-
515-222-1030.
ing. To name a few, there is one young wom-
THE WORLD FAIR OF DCHS In early April, members of the Dowling
athletic state titles, achievements in the arts,
Catholic community gathered together at
and championship debate wins.
the Embassy Suites in downtown Des Moines for an evening of food, fellowship and fun at
Hosted by Dowling Catholic’s generous Par-
the 31st annual Gala and Auction. This event
ent’s Guild volunteers, nearly $750,000 has
gives members of the Dowling Catholic com-
been raised over the past five years to sup-
munity the opportunity to make a difference
port teacher and student needs throughout
as funds are raised to benefit the students
the school and in the classroom. Some items
and faculty of Dowling Catholic High School.
funded by the auction include: platforms
Students from the Dowling Catholic Art
used for Mass in the gym; LCD projectors/
Club collaborated on a mixed media
This year’s theme was Dowling Catholic’s
Smart Boards; hard covered bibles for class-
painting to raise money at the 2015
Greatest Achievements – World’s Fair, cele-
rooms; an electronic drum set for the band;
DCHS Gala and Auction hosted by the
brating the many accomplishments that have
a sound system for the Marching Percussion;
Parent’s Guild. Photo: Fritz Nordengren
taken place throughout the years by Dowling
security cameras; and 3D printers along with
Catholic students and faculty, ranging from
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Terra Livre is just one of many service
Christy Sheaff with the 2012 trip and it was
groups taking part in important work at Dow-
an amazing experience. I learned a lot from
ling Catholic High School. What makes Terra
Christy’s leadership. It was
Livre unique, however, is that it is the only
such a powerful, life
service group at Dowling Catholic whose
changing week for me
members travel thousands of miles to fulfill
that I decided I would
its mission. Rather than using the time off
go again. I began leading
during spring break for rest and relaxation,
Terra Livre in 2014 and haven’t looked back
members of Terra Livre can be found doing
since.”
service work in Brazil. Terra Livre, which means “free earth,” is a private, social service organization in Goiania, Brazil, which provides free day care and after school workshops for children, as well
“It was such a powerful, life changing week for me that I decided I would go again.” - Erik Smith
homes with Habitat for Humanity,
as community education programs for parents and guardians. The non-governmental
The structure of the school system in Brazil
a drive to collect rolls of
organization works to educate the youth in
is set up for students to go to school for
toilet paper and cans of
the impoverished community with the goal of
half days. Terra Livre provides students with
soup for local shelters,
breaking the cycle of poverty and promoting
a meal and a place to go after school. The
putting together care
peaceful resolution to conflict.
center also provides daycare for younger
packages for the homeless,
children.
and work with students from Molten Elementary
Dowling Catholic’s group was founded by Father James Kirby, former campus minister.
While in Brazil, Dowling Catholic students
as they go through Junior
Father Kirby’s vision was to provide an aware-
spend most of their time working with chil-
Achievement Biztown.
ness of the poverty much of the world lives
dren at the center assisting with school work,
in and to do work at home with that in mind.
playing games and doing life skills presen-
Smith’s goals for the future of Terra Livre
With that vision at the forefront, the goal for
tations on topics such as dental hygiene,
at Dowling Catholic include providing year
the group continues to be to inspire students
exercise and nutrition.
round financial support to Terra Livre in Brazil and a new partnership with a group called
to continue the work once they return home Once they finish work in late afternoon, the
Imagine In Guatemala. Smith, along with
cultural immersion aspect of the trip begins.
teachers Trish Sackett and Tracy Sandbothe,
The first trip took place in 2005 with more
While the focus of the trip is on service,
will be traveling with students this summer
than 30 travelers including students, teach-
students stay with host families and have the
to Antigua, Guatemala, where they will help
ers and chaperones. The group has traveled
opportunity to experience the culture. Host
the organization build a home for a family in
to Goiania eight times since, and Theology
families typically live in an affluent part of
need.
teacher Erik Smith ‘96 is now carrying on the
Goiania and are long-time supporters of Terra
leadership.
Livre. To qualify, at least one person in the
For information on Dowling Catholic’s many
from a mission trip.
household must speak English. They feed,
service groups, please visit:
“The first time I was asked to join the group
house and entertain the students after their
www.dowlingcatholic.org/service-activities
traveling to Brazil, I declined,” said Smith.
work day is done.
“I wasn’t sure I could give up all that time, and it’s hard for me to exit my comfort zone.
The group continues to do service work
Then a few years later they were short one
together year round upon returning home.
adult so I decided to step up. I assisted
Service projects have included building
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HELPING THE DES MOINES COMMUNITY quickly and now includes 40 to 50 members.
ed the activities as the moderator, the adult presence. Since that time, I have become
The group is moderated by social studies
personally involved in all of the activities. I
teacher Jeff Ferguson, but the students take
help package meals, serve the hungry,
full responsibility for the service projects.
donate food to the pantry, clean parks, etc.
The impact of this group goes well beyond
These kids have helped me become a better
the organizations they help and the students
person, a person who wants to help the
who participate; becoming involved with the
community.”
group has also had a tremendous impact on Serving the community is part of the mission
Ferguson.
Some of the organizations HDMC has served include Meals From the Heartland, Connec-
at Dowling Catholic High School and is something embraced by the student body. For
“HDMC was created by two students who
tion Café, Camp Sunnyside, Ronald McDon-
the service group Helping the Des Moines
identified a desire to get more involved in
ald House, Hawthorn Hill, Catholic Worker
Community (HDMC), serving the Des Moines
helping the homeless and the hungry of the
House and the Urbandale Food Pantry.
community is not only embraced by its mem-
greater Des Moines community,” said Fer-
bers but is also the founding principle.
guson. “Today, it is led by four seniors who
“I’m so thankful I chose to be involved in
are in charge of finding projects, recruiting
HDMC,” said senior Max Palmer. “You never
HDMC is a student run group at DCHS which
student volunteers, and delivering on the
forget the faces of all of the people you are
provides service opportunities to help various
promise of helping the community. I am
able to help.”
organizations in and around Des Moines. Cur-
simply the adult supervisor, which has helped
rently in its third year, the group has grown
transform my life. In the beginning I attend-
DR. DOWDLE SAYS GOODBYE TO THE TIE! Dr. James Dowdle,
amazing work. Our students have made me
gan. “The Dowling Catholic community has
who has dedicated
so proud and honored to be their principal.”
benefited from his dedication to providing a
his entire 46 year
positive, faith based education driven by high
career to Catholic
Dr. Dowdle has served in the classroom as
standards. It has been a privilege to work
education, will be
well as in administration. After graduating
with him.”
retiring in June from
from Loyola University of Chicago in 1969, he
administration after
taught for five years at Alvernia High School
Dr. Dowdle plans to maintain his connection
before fulfilling his dream and returning to
to DCHS upon his retirement. He will no
serving as principal of DCHS since 1987.
his alma mater, St. Ignatius College Prep.
longer be found in the Principal’s Office, but
“Dowling Catholic has provided me 28 years
During his 13 years at St. Ignatius he served
rather teaching English part-time until he is
of great opportunities to lead and support
as teacher, associate and assistant principal
ready to fully retire. As his career comes full
wonderful teachers in their work in the
before joining Dowling Catholic as principal.
circle in taking him back to the classroom,
classroom,” said Dr. Dowdle. “I have had
according to Dr. Dowdle, “It’s been a great
many opportunities to interact with great
“Jim has provided us with excellent leader-
professionals over the years who have done
ship,” said DCHS President Dr. Jerry Dee-
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ride.”
NEW PRINCIPAL Matt Meendering has been hired as the new principal of Dowling Catholic to replace Dr. James Dowdle upon his retirement on July 1, 2015. Meendering brings 24 years of experience to the position having served as a coach, business teacher and an administrator. He has been the principal at Sheldon High School in Sheldon, Iowa, for the last eight years. “I am humbled and honored to have been selected as the next principal of Dowling Catholic High School,” said Meendering in a letter to the Dowling Catholic community. “The position allows me to pursue my passion for excellence in education and to grow in my own faith while guiding others to reach similar goals in their lives.”
SEMESTER OF SERVICE Pope Francis once said, “A little bit of mercy
“Teens for Jeans” campaign in conjunction
makes the world less cold and more just.”
with Aeropostale and DoSomething.org.
Helping people in the Des Moines com-
Students were asked to donate new or gently
munity do just that was the focus for Cath-
used jeans to be donated to homeless youth
olic Schools Week in January. This theme
in the community. Through this initiative
became the mission not just for one week,
Dowling Catholic donated more than 500
but the entire semester at DCHS as students
pairs of jeans to local homeless shelters.
were involved in numerous projects to serve those in need in our community and beyond.
Lastly, during Lent, the DCHS student organization People to People International asked
During Catholic Schools Week, the Campus
each student to donate $5 to Heifer Inter-
Ministry team sponsored “Soup or Roll”
national. The money was used to purchase
week to coincide with Super Bowl Week.
animals that were donated to families in
Students were asked to bring in cans of soup
need around the world. The generosity of the
or rolls of toilet paper. More than 1,900 items
students, staff and families in the Dowling
were donated by students and staff and do-
Catholic community in support of these wor-
nated to Central Iowa Shelter and Services.
thy causes is greatly appreciated.
In February, Maroon Crew participated in the
COACH DARRAH DEDICATION On January 22, 2015, a rich part of Dowling
“He was an inspiration and helped so many
four team state titles; three state dual titles;
history was remembered. More than 40
people at a time in their lives when they
and 17 undefeated seasons. Darrah was
wrestlers dating back to the early 1970s
needed it,” noted State Champion and
also named Iowa Coach of the Year in 1977,
attended a reception and dedication cere-
All-American wrestler Jeff Carter `81.
Amateur Wrestling High School Coach of the Year in 1978, and National High School
mony as the wrestling room was named in honor of former Coach Bob Darrah, who led
Darrah’s achievements include a career
Athletic Association Coach of the Year in
the Maroons from 1969 to 1989.
record of 340-14-1 (268-12-1 at Dowling);
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All students, regardless of ability, receive the challenges or assistance needed to keep learning and growing.
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Intervention programs have become an im-
president of DCHS. “She is passionate about
by counselors, teachers, parents or even
portant tool for educators to provide services
helping students and is building a strong pro-
students themselves. Parents are involved in
for struggling students. Popular across the
gram of support for students and teachers.”
the program and a protocol must be followed
nation, the programs primarily serve as a
Knight’s experience includes seven years with
before more intensive intervention occurs. If
screening, intervention and progress monitor-
the Department of Education as a Curriculum
the standard protocol isn’t working, a plan of
ing tool to assist struggling learners. Predom-
Specialist working on at-risk programming.
action will go into place.
inantly seen in elementary schools during the last ten years, more and more intervention programs are being implemented in high schools in recent years as an instrumental tool in helping students of all abilities. The idea came about at Dowling Catholic High School when administration was looking to fill an opening for a reading teacher. The decision was made to hire someone with
“Dr. Knight has brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to Dowling Catholic. She is passionate about helping students and is building a strong program of support for students and teachers.” - Dr. Jerry Deegan
Knight works with the math and English departments to assist with struggling students on both ends of the spectrum. She not only helps students individually, she also team teaches in classrooms and serves as a resource for faculty, providing onsite professional development in a variety of areas to help enhance their work in the classroom and with all students. She also shares information with faculty and staff through weekly emails
broader experience in order to expand the existing program and offer additional services
She also worked in Ankeny with the program
on varying topics. In addition, she’s expand-
not previously available. Administration and
Immediate Student Action, which was devel-
ed the study skills classes already in place
counselors conducted research and spoke to
oped for students who weren’t failing enough
at DCHS to provide more opportunities for
other schools and area education profession-
to be involved in at-risk or special education
students.
als to learn more about available programs.
programs but were still struggling. It was during this time that she became alarmed
Dr. Knight is assisted by Kevin Stanley, who
As a result, Dowling Catholic’s interven-
by the number of students dropping out of
also joined the faculty in the fall in a newly
tion program was founded with the goal of
school and started thinking about what could
created position. Stanley, who also serves as
enhancing support for students across the
be done.
the head wrestling coach, brings experience working with students with mild to moderate
ability spectrum. This expanded program is unique in that it includes talented and
Knight’s solution was to create an alternative
disabilities. The majority of Stanley’s experi-
gifted students, those with special needs,
online program called Iowa Net High Acad-
ence comes from his work at Raytown High
and everything in between. Talented and
emy. This innovative program is designed to
School just outside of Kansas City. Stanley’s
gifted students are included in the program
meet the educational needs of students who
experience includes working with students
to ensure they are identified and are properly
have either dropped out of school or are at-
who have a 504 plan, an educational plan
challenged, which may include enrollment in
risk because they have found the traditional
that gives students with disabilities individual-
AP courses and courses eligible for college
route to a high school diploma unfeasible.
ized help, as well as those with an Individual-
credit. The goal of the program is to make
Her background and experience consulting
ized Education Plan (IEP), a written education
sure all students, regardless of ability, receive
with others in implementing similar programs
plan designed to meet a student’s learning
the challenges or assistance needed to keep
is what eventually led her to DCHS.
needs.
According to Knight, administration’s goal for
Knight and Stanley share the goal of helping
Dr. Cynthia Knight was the person chosen to
the DCHS intervention program was to create
all struggling students at Dowling Catholic,
head Dowling Catholic’s program. Knight,
a faith based, multi-tiered system of support
regardless of where they fall on the ability
who joined the faculty in the fall, brings with
for students. This program offers support to
spectrum. “Being in my first year at Dowling
her both classroom and curriculum develop-
students who need assistance with issues
Catholic High School, I have observed great
ment experience. “Dr. Knight has brought
that may be social, emotional, behavioral
people doing remarkable things for stu-
a wealth of knowledge and experience to
or academic. Participation in the program
dents,” said Dr. Knight. “I am thrilled to be a
Dowling Catholic,” said Dr. Jerry Deegan,
can begin at any time and may be initiated
part of this work.”
learning and growing.
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MAROONS WORKING TO CHANGE THE WORLD In the words of Dr. Norman Borlaug, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and founder of the World Food Prize, “Food is the moral right of all those who are born into the world.” Created to inspire people to seek ways to improve the quality, quantity and availability
Ashley Vaughan ‘14 with local children in Homa Bay, Kenya
of food throughout the world, the World Food Prize also provides high school students
Global Youth Institute. Last summer Vaughan
facilities. Fenton has presented on the water
the opportunity to have an impact on global
spent eight weeks in Kenya working with Pro-
crisis in Yemen and will interview this spring
problems such as hunger and poverty.
fessor Zeyaur Khan, the leading entomologist
with the selection committee for the Bor-
at the International Center of Insect Physiolo-
laug-Ruan. If chosen, he hopes to spend his
Each year approximately 100 exceptional
gy and Ecology. Khan has developed technol-
summer in Africa, Asia, Latin America or the
high school students worldwide are selected
ogy that has moved millions out of poverty.
Middle East.
Institute hosted by the World Food Prize
Senior Max Fenton recently attended the
For students like Vaughan and Fenton, the
Foundation. In recent years, students from
Global Youth Institute and was offered the
World Food Prize offers life changing op-
DCHS have had the opportunity to partici-
opportunity to apply for two internships: the
portunities. “The exposure and knowledge
pate.
Borlaug-Ruan, the same internship Vaughan
that the World Food Prize internships and
was awarded which sends students overseas,
fellowships provide are unparalleled in other
Ashley Vaughan ’14 was one of 23 students
and the Wallace-Carver Fellowship, which
experiences to students so young,” said
selected nationwide to receive a prestigious
places students in the U.S. doing either
Vaughan.
Borlaug-Ruan Internship after attending the
scientific or policy-based research at USDA
to participate in the three-day Global Youth
SPEECH & DEBATE It’s been a year of great success for the
team won the overall state title for the first
voted Senior of the Year as the top Speech
Dowling Catholic Speech & Debate team.
time in school history.
and Debate Competitor in Iowa for the class of 2015.
In addition to accumulating numerous wins throughout the competitive season, the team
In March they brought home another team
also made school history by bringing home
state title at the Iowa High School Forensics
The following students have qualified for
two team state championship titles.
League All-Iowa Finals. Kate Courter, Marcy
nationals and will travel to Dallas to compete
Marquez, John Becicka and Rachel Pierick
in June: John Becicka, Rachel Pierick, Colette
Several individuals from DCHS have been
won individual state titles in speech. Max
Sheaff, Elliott Sheaff, Kate Courter, Emily
crowned state champions at the IHSSA com-
Fenton, Edie Weinhardt and Sydney Thelen
Heckle, Max Fenton, Cati Kalinoski, Maxwell
petition in previous years, but in January the
won state titles in debate. Cati Kalinoski was
Fenton and Marcy Marquez.
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WINTER SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS The winter sports season was a successful
meet and the girls fourth. The following three
one at Dowling Catholic High School with
bowlers earned all-district honors: senior
many teams advancing to state.
Adam Chelleen, senior Lauren Bockhaus and junior Hannah Toresdahl.
The dance team took home the state title for the third consecutive year as well as the
The girls basketball team returned to the
Sportsmanship and Judge’s Choice awards.
state tournament reaching the semi-finals.
The wrestling team finished fifth at State
The boys basketball team ended the season
Duals and senior Isaiah Patton and junior
with a record of 15 wins against eight losses.
Michael Zachary earned state titles. The winter cheer squad successfully fired The boys swim team finished fifth at state
up the crowds and supported our teams
while coach Mark Crouch and his staff earned
throughout the season. Congratulations to all
District Coaching Staff of the Year. The boys
of the winter sports teams and their coaches
bowling team finished second at the district
on outstanding seasons!
ENDING ON A HIGH NOTE Senior Chloe Hickok accomplished something
phies: Joleen Gamez, Rachael Byrum, Caitlin
that few others have as she was selected for
Tipping, Chris Kunz, Charlie
the fourth consecutive year to the All-State
Wicker, Michael Morrissey,
Band at the Iowa All-State Music Festival in
Chloe Hickok and Sam
November. All-State is the highest honor an
Michels. In March, the
Iowa high school musician can achieve, with
Jazz Ensemble earned their
only approximately 17 percent of students
fourth consecutive invitation
who audition selected.
to the Iowa Jazz Championships and will compete in the Class 4A
This year 18 DCHS students were selected,
competition at the Des Moines
14 to the choir, and four to the band. Max
Civic Center.
Palmer, Jeffrey Laughrun, Samuel Maude and Stevie LeWarne, all named to the All-State
Over spring break,
Choir, were also selected to perform solos at
the band traveled
the concert.
to Los Angeles, California, to participate
All-State is just one of many accomplishments
in an instrumental clinic at
this year. The band was named Overall Grand
UCLA and a soundtrack session workshop
Champion for the second consecutive year at
conducted by a Disneyland Resort musical
the Perry Band Olympics, and the following
director. The marching band also performed
eight students received first place soloist tro-
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STEM SPOTLIGHT
BEYOND BETA Hyperstream is an academic club at Dowl-
worked for months before presenting to
ing Catholic that provides students with the
Dr. Jerry Deegan, president of DCHS. Dr.
opportunity to work with local technology
Deegan liked the idea and asked them to
Mrs. Sandbothe sees value not only in what
professionals to receive hands-on training.
continue working and to present again when
the boys have learned, but also in the real
The club’s focus is to work on innovative
it was further developed. They eventually
world experience it has provided them. “I
projects that help the Dowling Catholic
presented to the DCHS Foundation Board
am so proud of the hard work these young
community. Four bright, entrepreneurial
and the Board of Education, both of which
men have put into creating this app and
students in the club have taken that initiative
were very impressd by the project.
bringing it to the Dowling community,” said
social media feeds, and the lunch menu.
Sandbothe. “They have learned a lot about
to the next level. Faraz Mohd, Daniel Nielsen, Tristan Clubb and Noah Nordengren
The ‘Dowling You’ app, now available for
app development, but I think it’s equally
have created an app for DCHS that is now
download in the Apple app store and An-
important that they have learned how to
available to the community.
droid Market, is a place where parents and
present their ideas and work through the
students can find information such as the
approval process to get a product into the
The group initially decided to create the
daily announcements, the
app for a Hyperstream competition. Often
school calendar,
the hands of the public.”
frustrated at having to bookmark so many different pages on the DCHS website that they were frequently using, the idea to create an app that would have everything they needed at their fingertips was born. Tracy Sandbothe, Business Education teacher and Hyperstream moderator, introduced them to the MIT app inventor. They decided the program had too many limitations and, with encouragement from Sandbothe, decided to create the app on their own. Each student has a different role: Faraz Mohd is the leader of the group with advanced coding skills; Daniel Nielsen is the editor/videographer; Tristan Clubb does the graphic design; and Noah Nordengren is the content manager. Each student has basic coding skills, but the majority of the coding work is done by Mohd. They didn’t win the competition but continued to work on the app as they saw the value it could bring to the community. They 14
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Tristen Clubb, Noah Nordengren, Faraz Mohd and Daniel Nielsen
CALENDAR > MAY 21 Baccalaureate Mass St. Francis of Assissi 7075 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines
Please contact Meg Courter at 515.222.1048
Day is a special celebration during which
or mcourter @dowlingcatholic.org with
grandparents are the guests of honor. They
questions or for sponsorship information.
will have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Deegan, student and faculty speakers, and to celebrate Mass with their grandchildren.
Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 p.m. in honor of the class of 2015. During the baccalaureate the class of 2015 will have the opportunity to celebrate the Sacred Mass together one last time and to be sent forth from Dowling Catholic to love and serve the Lord. Bishop Pates and Fr. Kautzky will preside over the celebration with the graduates and their parents.
> MAY 22 Graduation Ceremony Drake Knapp Center 2525 Forest Avenue, Des Moines Dowling Catholic’s commencement ceremony for the class of 2015 will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the Knapp Center on
> SEPT 10 President’s Council Dinner Des Moines Golf & Country Club 1600 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines This annual recognition dinner is a special
Pancake Breakfast Varied Industries Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds 3000 East Grand Ave., Des Moines
event honoring those individuals who support Dowling Catholic High School with
Please join us for the 54th annual Pancake
gifts of cash or stock totaling $2,000 or more
Breakfast. This fun Dowling Catholic
annually (fiscal year July 1- June 30).
tradition brings the community together and raises money to support teachers and staff in
the Drake Campus.
> SEPT 18 Homecoming & Hall of Fame Induction Valley Stadium 4440 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines
> AUG 3
> OCT 25
fulfilling classroom needs.
> DEC 3 President’s Christmas Luncheon Des Moines Golf & Country Club 1600 Jordan Creek Parkway West Des Moines
The DCHS community is invited to celebrate
Dowling Catholic Golf Outing Echo Valley Country Club 3150 Echo Valley Drive, Norwalk
Dowling Catholic’s Homecoming. Join us
Dowling Catholic friends and alumni are
in cheering on the Maroons at the varsity
invited to join Dr. Jerry and Pat Deegan as
Please join us for this annual Dowling
introduced.
football game where the Homecoming Court and Hall of Fame inductees will be
they host the annual President’s Christmas Luncheon to kick off the Christmas season.
Catholic tradition when more than 200 golfers come together to enjoy a day of golf while raising money for the Coppola Financial Aid Endowment. This fund was initiated in the early 1970s and continues to
> OCT 8 Grandparents’ Day Mass Dowling Catholic High School 1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines
> For the most up-to-date calendar information visit www.dowlingcatholic.org
provide tuition assistance to students who may not otherwise be able to attend DCHS.
Dowling Catholic’s annual Grandparents’ F O CU S
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Alex Kramer ‘14, Reed Flood ‘13, Jason Vedane ‘13, Max Carson ‘12, Nick Smith ‘14, James Downey ‘11 and Ben Baker ‘13, all recent graduates of Dowling Catholic, gather together at the Chapel of St. John Vianney.
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Those who make the choice to enter the
Seminary at the University of Saint Mary in Illi-
Listed below are active and retired
priesthood often realize their calling in
nois; and Nick Stark ‘13 is attending St. Pius X
priests who have graduated from
different ways. Some have known since
at Loras College.
Dowling Catholic High School. The list
they were children; for others it’s a particu-
does not include those who are de-
lar event. Whatever the reason behind the
People often wonder what life at seminary is
ceased. All attempts have been made
calling, many of those who have entered the
like, including those contemplating attend-
to provide a complete and accurate
vocation have at one point walked the halls
ing. “I had no idea what to expect before
list. Please contact Dowling Catholic
of Dowling Catholic High School.
I entered seminary,” said Flood. “Would
at 515-225-3000 with additions or
we pray all day? Would the seminarians be
corrections.
Of the 27 retired and 78 active priests cur-
weird? Am I too cool for this sort of thing? I
rently serving in the Des Moines Diocese, 32
had a lot of different ideas of what seminary
Anthony Aiello ‘61
are alumni of Dowling Catholic High School.
would be like before I arrived.”
Michael Amadeo ‘82 Lawrence Beeson ‘52
Dowling’s own chaplain, Father Zach Kautzky ‘02, is an alumnus who returned to serve the
Immediately after joining, Flood realized
John Bertogli ‘57
school after he was ordained in 2010.
those misconceptions were false. “Seminary
Frank Bognanno ‘57
has shaped me into a greater, more confi-
Frank Chiodo ‘68
The next generation of priests proves to
dent, and more masculine version of myself,”
Thomas DeCarlo ‘61
have a similar legacy with 13 recent Dowl-
said Flood. “Now I just want to give every-
Guthrie Dolan ‘03
ing Catholic graduates currently attending
thing to God.”
John Dorton ‘62 P. Timothy Fitzgerald ‘67
seminary. Of the nearly 130 seminarians at St. John Vianney in St. Paul, seven are grad-
Those attending Saint John Vianney and oth-
David Fleming ‘82
uates of Dowling Catholic: James Downey
er seminaries also get to experience college
Chris Fontanini ‘80
‘11, Max Carson ‘12, Ben Baker ‘13, Josh
life, participating in intramural sports, service
John Frost ‘79
Vedane ‘13, Reed Flood ‘13, Nick Smith ‘14
projects, and extracurricular activities with
Michael Hess ‘63
and Alex Kramer ‘14 are all attending St.
other students on campus. They also partici-
Edward Hurley ‘62
John Vianney.
pate in daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and
Zachary Kautzky ‘02
retreats.
James Kiernan ‘54 Daniel Kirby ‘84
“The other seminarians from Dowling greatly enrich my seminary experience,” said Flood.
The path to priesthood is not a short one.
James Kirby ‘78
“I barely knew the guys from Dowling when
Education requirements include a four-year
Gregory Leach ‘67
I entered Saint John Vianney Seminary; now
undergraduate degree in any field of study,
Nelo Leto ‘46
they’re my best friends. A lot of our voca-
completion of a two-year pre-theology
John Ludwig ‘66
tions to be virtuous men of God originated
program, and a four-year Master of Divinity
Ray McHenry ‘70
in the men’s group Legion of Our Lady, led
degree from a Catholic seminary.
Mark Neal ‘81 Stephen Orr ‘66
by Mr. Shreck and Fr. Kautzky. I owe a lot to that group for helping me to grow in my
For some seminarians that path doesn’t al-
Frank Palmer ‘54
faith.”
ways lead to priesthood, but Flood is hopeful
Michael Peters ‘73
that’s not the case for him. “Going on from
Edward Pfeffer ‘48
Those attending St. John Vianney are not
here, I hope to grow deeper in my calling to
Joseph Pins ‘87
the only recent Dowling Catholic gradu-
love God as a priest,” said Flood. “No matter
Christopher Pisut ‘87
ates attending seminary. Ryan Andrew ’04
where God calls me in life, I will always thank
David Polich ‘68
and Joseph Wright ’06 are both attending
him for calling me to seminary.”
Albert Sherbo ‘60
St. Paul Seminary at the University of St.
Adam Westphal ‘00
Thomas; Brad Robey ’13 and Eve Oromo ’14 both attend Conception Seminary College in Missouri; John Bishop ‘08 is at Mundelein F O CU S
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TRUE MAROON
ART + TECH
In 2008, Alex Baranoksy was preparing to
neer. He feels fortunate to work at a school
As a student he was involved in speech and
graduate from Dowling Catholic and looking
where he’s allowed to create and implement
drama, performing in plays, helping direct
forward to starting college at Drake Univer-
curriculum and to develop new classes. In
musicals and assisting backstage. Today, he
sity. Today, he is back on campus at DCHS
his first year he proposed three new classes,
directs the winter play and helps with the fall
and viewing the end of the school year from
Dramatic Literature, Creative Social Media
play and spring musical when needed. Now
a different perspective as he finishes up his
and Interpretive Speech, all of which were
a children’s show, Baranosky has made the
third year of teaching.
approved.
winter play more education based and produces it as part of his Acting + class, which
“As a student Alex was just as energetic and enthusiastic as he is now as a teacher” -Nancy Holsapple
is offered to juniors and seniors who have
different sides of their personalities. Just one
While Baranosky is thankful to be back, many
Service is another aspect Baranosky be-
of several alumni who have returned to DCHS
faculty members recognize what an asset
lieves is done so well at DCHS and one of
to teach, the reasons why are as varied as the
Baranosky is to DCHS. Nancy Holsapple, a
the things he missed most after graduation,
people. For Baranosky, the decision was an
longtime English teacher who taught Bara-
noting that, “Living the faith is doing service
easy one: “It felt like coming home.”
nosky, is one of them. “As a student Alex
for others.” Involved with Special Olympics
After graduating from Drake in 2012 with two degrees, a BFA in Education and a BSE in Fine Arts, Baranosky was hired at DCHS and has transitioned seamlessly from student to teacher. He’s enjoyed getting to know his
completed Acting I and II. Attendance and participation have increased, and a special performance for parochial school fourth graders has been added.
one-time teachers as colleagues and seeing
was just as energetic and enthusiastic as he
as student, he jumped at the opportunity
He’s welcomed new challenges as his respon-
is now as a teacher,” said Holsapple. “Alex
when asked to be co-moderator and also
sibilities have grown. Popular with students
loves to laugh, to learn, and to make people
enjoys serving as freshman class moderator.
and possessing a wide range of skills, his
feel good about themselves. That’s what I
As he continues to learn and grow, he looks
varied talents have him teaching in three
remember about him as a student and what I
forward to his future at DCHS and all that it
different departments: Drama, English and
continue to see in him today. Dowling is lucky
may bring.
Technology, the latter which he helped pio-
he returned to us!”
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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS
Dowling Catholic proudly honors deserving alumni of St. Joseph Academy and Dowling Catholic High School as Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Young Alumni. Recipients are recognized annually at the Spring Scholastic Achievement Assembly held in April. The 2015 recipients are:
FR. MIKE HESS
KATHLEEN (BRIEN) RICKER
MICHAEL J. KRANTZ
PASTOR, SACRED HEART PARISH
PRINCIPAL, BERGMAN ACADEMY
CEO AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ADVENTURELAND PARK
Father Hess is well known to the Dowling
Over the past 40 years, Kathleen has
Michael Krantz is an active community
Catholic community through his many
dedicated her life to education, and has
philanthropist, supporting and serving
years serving as president of Dowling
touched thousands of lives in the process.
on the board of more than ten area arts,
DOWLING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE 1963
ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY GRADUATE 1964
DOWLING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE 2003
educational and community service orga-
Catholic. He joined the Dowling faculty
nizations.
when the co-ed school opened in 1972
Bergman Academy’s philosophy stems
and became president of the school in
directly from Kathleen’s early roots in dif-
1976, a position he held until 2000. He
ferentiation: viewing each child as a unique
Mike was one of the most accomplished
created the school’s Foundation Board in
person with individual patterns and timing
debaters in the history of Dowling Catho-
the late 1970s. Father Hess is a past recip-
of growth.
lic. Mike and debate partner Todd Lantz `02 won the State Policy Debate Cham-
ient of Dowling Catholic’s CIVITAS Award, which is the highest honor awarded by
Under Kathleen’s leadership, students
pionship and qualified for the prestigious
Dowling Catholic, and in recognition of his
have been individually guided with great
Tournament of Champions three years in a
long-standing support for the school, the
care. Because of her tireless work and
row. He and his teammates brought home
south wing is named the Father Michael N.
dedication to her students, teachers and
a National Team Championship in Speech
Hess Convocation Center.
families, Bergman Academy is thriving and
and Debate in 2003. Mike received a full
currently serves more than 220 students of
scholarship to debate for the University of
different race, religion and creed.
Iowa.
Currently, he serves as Pastor of Sacred Heart in West Des Moines and recently announced his retirement after 15 years with the parish. He also has served as Chaplain for the West Des Moines Police, Fire and EMS Departments for the past 14 years.
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CLASS NOTES Zach Ferguson ‘00 has been named to the
Kenia Calderon ’13 was named one of the
Swim Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Des Moines Register’s People to Watch. The
During his time at DCHS, Ferguson was a
list includes central Iowans in business, arts,
seven-time state champion. After high school
nonprofits, civic activism and nonelected
he competed for the University of Arizona
government positions who are expected to
where he was a three-time captain and led
make a difference in their fields of endeavor
the Wildcats to four top 10 national rankings
in 2015. Calderon, a native of El Salvador, is a
and a fourth place finish in the NCAA Cham-
sophomore at Drake University and is focused
pionships. He went on to earn his MBA from
on spending 2015 making a difference in Iowa
Stanford and currently lives in San Francisco.
by helping other young immigrants pursue
Conner Tipping ’07 has composed a piece
opportunities in higher education. When
to be performed by Dowling Catholic’s Brass
Calderon is not busy going to school and
Ensemble at the dedication Mass for the St.
helping other young students, she works part-
Joseph Chapel on May 9, 2015. Tipping, who
time as a bilingual administrative assistant at
is the Band Director at Mason City Newman,
American Friends Service Committee in Des
drew inspiration from a piece originally com-
Moines.
posed 400 years ago for the consecration of a cathedral in Florence, Italy. Tipping’s piece, titled Grandes Templum Sancte Joseph, is
Several reunion classes will join together
described by Tipping as historical with a
to celebrate Mass this summer. Mass will
modern twist very fitting for the occasion.
be held on June 27, 2015, for the classes of 1950, 1955 and 1965, and on August 15 for the classes of 1980, 1995 and 2005. For Dowling Catholic hosted a “Life After Dowling” panel discussion for juniors and seniors.
details please visit: my.dowlingcatholic.org/ alumni.
The panel included recent graduates currently attending Simpson, Loyola, Iowa, George Washington, Iowa State, Nebraska, UNI and Notre Dame who shared their insights and Dowling Catholic hosted a networking
experiences with Dowling Catholic students.
event in January for young alumni to provide them with an opportunity to connect with local business leaders and learn more about different industries. Thank you to the
Mark Amadeo ’80 has been inducted into
Dowling Catholic alumni who shared their
the Iowa High School Athletic Association
experiences with alumni currently in college.
(IHSSA) Media Hall of Fame. The IHSSA
Matthew Wallace `04 of Belin McCormick
awards those in the media who have contrib-
Patty Cownie ’62 was named one of dsm
Law Firm, Brad Dwyer `06 of Hatchlings’
uted greatly to the success of the interscho-
Magazine’s Sages Over 70 for her significant
Inc., and Angelo `05 and Phillip `08 Cam-
lastic programs of their member schools.
contributions to the community. Cownie was
pos, founders of Tres Mentes Salsa, all led
Amadeo is a member of the DCHS Hall-of-
joined by her sons Peter ’99 and Paul Cownie
discussions and shared valuable information
Fame and is in his 35th year of broadcasting
’95, at the fourth annual event for honorees
with the young alumni.
Dowling Catholic sports.
at the Temple for Performing Arts.
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IN MEMORIAM Dowling Catholic extends its sympathy to
MAGAZINE SURVEY RESULTS The name and format of Dowling Catholic’s magazine published for parents, alumni and donors changed with the 2014-15 school year. Each issue of Focus now contains feature stories illustrating how our students, alumni and community members are living out the charisms of Faith (being on a faith journey), Truth (seeking to be the best version of self),
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families of the following alumni who
APPROVAL RATINGS
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Margaret Collyer
‘41
60
Robert Waldron
‘42
40
Fr. Joe Rae
‘43
Mary (Graham) Flanagan
‘43
Margaret (Hankins) Fetzer
‘46
Malcolm Dodds
‘47
Frances (Stanfel) Radosevich
‘48
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89%
95%
CONTENT
DESIGN & LAYOUT
“I like the re-branding. It looks sharp!”
and Wisdom (being a servant leader walking in the footsteps of Christ). We are pleased to share a snapshot of the survey results and some of the comments received. We hope you enjoy the new Focus Magazine!
passed away.
“I think the magazine has vastly improved. The new design is innovative and eye-catching. Great job!”
John Demarco ‘50 Althea (Romano) Maher
‘51
Thomas Stolmeier
‘53
Robert Coppola
‘55
Janice (Blyth) Dotson
‘55
James Bailey
‘55
Ralph Paone
‘55
Robert Buntz
‘59
Margaret Ash
‘61
Leslie Luick
‘61
loved reading, music, and spending
Susan (Bolten) Beye
‘64
time with family and friends. He chose
Mary Cooney
‘65
to be an organ donor, and through
Margarey Kelly
‘65
those gifts continues to share his life
Joann Dolezal
‘65
with others.
Jerry Dowing
‘66
“This is a fantastic improvement. The design is very clean, easy to read. Excellent work!”
IN MEMORY OF ERIK NIELSEN Erik was kind and compassionate. He
“Erik knew how to make anyone’s day better with his big smile, contagious
Lloyd Kordick ‘67 Joseph Amodeo
‘67
Michael Mullin
‘68
The Dowling Catholic community mourns
laugh, and his loving and charming
the loss of Erik Nielsen ’13, who passed
personality,” said his sister Anna.
Stephen Sullivan
‘69
away on December 9th, 2014, after suf-
“There are many things I admire about
Kathleen (Lawless) Gray
‘74
fering a sudden brain aneurysm.
my brother, but just watching how he
John Scaglione
‘75
Erik was born September 2nd, 1994, to
lived and seeing him grow as a person
Peggy (Cook) Kuhns
‘76
Tim ‘82 and Beth Nielsen. He attended
was a privilege. He inspires others to
Sacred Heart, Dowling Catholic, and the
live selflessly, recognize the important
Julie (Hinners) Tracy
‘81
University of St. Thomas. He is survived
things, and live life to the fullest.”
Dwight Schreck
‘85
Jeffrey Heller
‘92
Erik Nielsen
‘13
by his parents, brothers Jeff ’11 and Daniel ‘16, sisters Anna ‘14 and Rebecca ‘18,
If you’d like to contribute to the Erik
his grandmothers, and many aunts, uncles
Nielsen ’13 Memorial Fund, please visit:
and cousins.
my.dowlingcatholic.org/donatenow. F O CU S
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The dedication of the St. Joseph Chapel marks a historic occasion for the Dowling Catholic community. The Dowling Catholic community will gather
Dedication events will begin on Friday, May
the chapel and we want our students to be
over the course of several days in early May
8, when the Dowling Catholic student body,
part of the ceremony.” said Dowling Catholic
to celebrate the dedication of the new St.
faculty and staff gather outside to witness
President Dr. Jerry Deegan. Added Dowling
Joseph Chapel, which honors St. Joseph
and celebrate the setting of the cross atop
Catholic Chaplain, Fr. Zach Kautzky, “Just as
and recognizes Dowling Catholic’s founding
the chapel. “The setting of the cross is a
Christ is the center of our lives, the chapel
school, St. Joseph Academy.
wonderful symbol to mark the completion of
will be the center of the Dowling Catholic
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campus. It was natural to have our students,
Fundraising for the chapel began in 2012,
the faculty and staff present for the first dedi-
and to date more than 1,000 donors, as well
cation event.”
as the Diocese of Des Moines and donors to the ‘Sharing God’s Gifts Campaign’ have
On Saturday, May 9, Bishop Pates will
helped to make the new chapel a reality.
celebrate the Consecration Mass with area
Donors have dedicated chapel gifts in honor
OUR MISSION
pastors, Dowling Catholic faculty and staff,
of living and deceased relatives, graduation
members of the Foundation Board and Board
class years, and in gratitude for the Dowling/
of Education, and other guests. Due to
St. Joseph education they received. “We
space limitations, the Consecration Mass will
are humbled by the generosity of so many
be an invitation-only event. However, Iowa
people who are helping our students on their
Catholic Radio is partnering with past Dowl-
faith journey to become Christ-centered lead-
ing Catholic parent Peter Tarpey to simulcast
ers,” said Dr. Deegan.
Dowling Catholic High School is committed to serving the Greater Des Moines Catholic community and embracing learners of all faiths. Dowling will inspire a Christ-centered love of learning and a respect for fellow human beings through the application of moral principles, a commitment to service, and excellence in academics, athletics, the arts, and extra-curricular activities.
the Consecration Mass. Anyone can watch and listen to the Mass live online. Watch dowlingcatholic.org and Dowling Catholic’s social media channels for the link address. “Our greatest hope is that the St. Joseph Chapel will become a spiritual home for Dowling Catholic students,” said Fr. Kautzky. “Our students have been included in and provided inspiration for the chapel’s design. Ultimately, the chapel is for them, and I look forward to celebrating Mass with each class in this sacred space.“
“Our greatest hope is that the St. Joseph Chapel will become a spiritual home for Dowling Catholic students,” - Fr. Kautzky Dowling Catholic senior Nathan Pals is looking forward to the opening of the chapel.
UPCOMING As part of the dedication events, Dowling Catholic students will gather by class to celebrate Mass in the chapel:
> MONDAY, MAY 11 Senior Class Mass
> TUESDAY, MAY 12 Freshman Class Mass
> THURSDAY, MAY 14 Sophomore Class Mass
> TUESDAY, MAY 19 Junior Class Mass
Focus is a publication of Dowling Catholic High School. PRESIDENT: Dr. Jerry Deegan EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Ryan Osborn ‘01 EDITORIAL DIRECTOR: Tara Nelson ART DIRECTOR: Holly Baumgartel CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Meg Courter Julie Matternas Kasey Tickel
“The St. Joseph’s chapel is a tremendous addition for the Dowling Catholic community and is a great place where we can all come together to worship God. The amount of
COPY EDITORS: Holly Ackermann Staci Burr
support put into this project from the entire Dowling Catholic community is astounding. Being able to watch the construction from start to finish and to see the final product is truly amazing. I couldn’t ask to be a part of a stronger community than that of Dowling Catholic High School.”
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