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A PUBLICATION THE DOWLING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY A PUBLICATIONFOR FOR THE DOWLING CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER DR. DAN RYAN As we come to the final days of the school year, I want to congratulate the members of the Class of 2018. Through an incredible number of service hours, participation in retreats and extracurricular activities, and accomplishments in the classroom, they have provided great leadership, and we wish them all the best.

An additional highlight involving several seniors is the completion of the first year of a new program called Ut Fidem, which is Latin for “Keep the Faith.” The program is focused on invigorating students’ faith lives through small-group faith formation. Moving into next year, the Ut Fidem program will encourage the 2018 graduates who participated in the program to remain active in their faith at college by continuing their bible studies and participating in their college ministry programs.

In reflecting on the past year, I would also like to acknowledge that the most important asset to a Catholic school is the people working within it. Therefore, when veteran staff members retire, we reflect on the great impact they have had. This year is no exception. With 55 years of service at Dowling Catholic, Bob Trusty surely qualifies as one of the longest-term employees in school history. We will also say goodbye to longtime teachers Sharon Abler, Teri Breck and Jim Dowdle, as well as staff members Linda Manning and Nancy Austin. We are thankful to all of them for their many years of service and dedication to Catholic education.

This has also been a year of celebration as we marked the 100th anniversary of Dowling Catholic High School. While celebrating this milestone, we also recognize that the Dowling Catholic of today is the result of those who came before us, and we will continue to build upon that foundation.

Looking to the future, we will be launching Insight, a pilot program which partners teachers with local businesses to bring real-world experiences to the classroom. Additionally, efforts are beginning to coalesce around an initiative to personalize the education of every Dowling Catholic student. Measurable outcomes for students’ faith, academic and life preparation are being examined. The intention of this program would be to ensure that every student receives the full Dowling Catholic experience regardless of background, thus preparing them for a successful adult life.

These new programs demonstrate that Dowling Catholic is far from complacent. We understand that the goal of helping students to become Leaders for Life, Centered on Christ is never completed, but rather a step in our next 100 years. Thank you for your ongoing support.

Dr. Dan Ryan

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CONTENTS Focus magazine is published for Dowling

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ON THE COVER The beauty of spring blossoms surround the entrance to Dowling Catholic High School.

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How to help every student, every day.

Check out the latest school happenings.

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| ACTIVITIES SPOTLIGHT Speech and Debate program upholds tradition of success.

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ADVANCEMENT UPDATE

THE ANNUAL APPEAL DIFFERENCE

NEW ADDITION TO ADVANCEMENT

We invite parents, alumni and friends of Dowling Catholic to support the Every Student, Every Day Annual Appeal to ensure our success in preparing our students to be Leaders for Life, Centered on Christ. Your generosity provides a faith-integrated curriculum, resulting in an academic proficiency that is top-rated in the state. In addition, your support helps to keep tuition affordable for all. The 2017-18 Annual Appeal funds also provided (but are not limited to):

Kimberly Bowman ‘78 has joined the Advancement Team as the Major Gifts Officer. Bowman has three decades of experience engaging community members and leading successful development campaigns, most recently as Assistant Dean for Advancement at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Prior to CU, Bowman worked for the University of Arizona and has led initiatives for several educational, health and human service organizations, built a grant making program for Neodata, and managed communications and public relations for GE Access.

“I’m excited to be a part of the Dowling community again and look forward to connecting with old and new friends,” said Bowman. “It will be an honor to serve the school that instilled in me the desire to serve others, follow my dreams and pursue educational opportunities that prepared me for life after high school.”

Bowman recently returned to Iowa with her husband, Steve, and two dogs to be closer to family.

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100 YEARS OF GIVING

Throughout its history, Dowling Catholic High

were co-chairs Jim ‘87 and Josie O’Halloran ‘88

School has benefited tremendously from com-

and Rob ‘89 and Dawn Young. More than 75

munity support and the time-honored tradition

additional volunteers also helped to make the

of giving. This year’s annual auction, The Bash

evening a great success. We would also like to

on Buffalo, honored this tradition in celebration

extend a special thank you to Hummel’s Nissan

of Dowling Catholic’s 100-year anniversary.

for donating a 2017 Nissan Sentra that was

From the decorations to the raffle tickets, si-

raffled off to lucky winner Debbie Sheehy, and

lent auction items, and bottles in the wine pull

to Chris ‘83 and Marcie Coleman who chaired

all numbering 100, the history of Dowling Cath-

the raffle.

olic was the focal point of this year’s event.

Proceeds from the auction are used to fulfill With nearly 400 parents, alumni and friends

a variety of needs throughout the school. A

gathered together in the gymnasium, the event

number of different departments will benefit

was a great celebration of community. Dinner

from this year’s event, including the art, music

was catered by Kue’d Smokehouse, and the

and technology departments to name just a

accompanying music was provided by Lydia

few. Proceeds will also benefit faculty retire-

Samek ‘18, who shared her talents on the piano.

ment and staff development funds.

The event would not have been possible

To learn more about upcoming events and

without the many volunteers who donated

volunteer opportunities at Dowling Catholic,

their time and talent. Chairing this year’s event

please visit dowlingcatholic.org/events.

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With a mission grounded in faith, daily prac-

In an effort to offer support and guidance for

the compartmentalization of faith. The small

tice is an integral part of student life at Dow-

students, Dowling Catholic has launched a new

group setting is designed to give students a

ling Catholic. Through theology classes, daily

program called UT Fidem, Latin for “Keep the

safe place to speak openly.

prayer, mass and retreats, faith-life activities

Faith.” The goal of the program is to develop

are part of the routine.

Dowling Catholic students into intentional

The groups participate in “commits,” a weekly

disciples who will keep the faith for the rest of

faith challenge which encourages them to

their lives.

take what was discussed in their meeting and

After high school, however, students may

incorporate it into their daily lifestyle. The stu-

encounter challenges when they alone have the sole responsibility for nurturing their faith.

UT Fidem does this by supporting students

dents are also encouraged to be there for one

Although many colleges offer resources for

in forming deep, personal relationships with

another in difficult times and to continue to

fellowship on campus, statistics show this is

Christ through small-group ministry and faith

do so after graduation, filling the void that can

a time when many begin to waiver in their

mentoring. Those who choose to participate

develop once students leave for college.

faith. Studies indicate that those who leave

meet weekly with a group of five to seven

their faith often do so early, with the majority

students and an adult mentor.

Leading the program is Addie Magruder ’11, who returned to Dowling Catholic in July as

leaving by age 23. Studies also indicate that for more than one-third of millennials surveyed,

The groups are formed by invitation and

the Graduate Ministries Coordinator. She works

“none” was the fastest growing religion.

through existing relationships, thus avoiding

in partnership with the Campus Ministry team

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and teachers from various departments.

of forming five groups by December and 10 by

Senior Marcus Miller has discovered a new

the end of the school year. The program has

strength and sense of discipline that he be-

As a student at DCHS she was very involved,

exceeded expectations, with 16 groups and

lieves will help him long after graduation.

doing everything from cheerleading to serving

more than 90 students currently participating.

“UT Fidem has been a journey in which I was

as a peer tutor, but she did not imagine a fu-

For senior Luke Yacinich, participation in UT

able to grow the relationships with some of my

ture in education. “I never thought I would do

Fidem has provided him with the opportunity

closer friends along with my relationship with

anything school related,” said Magruder. “God

to refocus on his faith.

God,” said Miller. “I was able to be disciplined

had me on a bit of an adventure.”

through Lent and before as we did Exodus “In a society where high school students often

90, a program for people to take away a lot

She studied Global Business and Hispan-

find themselves overloaded with homework,

of normal things to make life harder. That was

ic Studies at the College of Saint Benedict,

extracurriculars and social demands, it’s all

a very interesting and tough experience, but

located in St. Joseph, Minnesota. Following

too easy to give your faith life a backseat,”

I had my brothers there with me. As a group,

graduation, she was hired by Teach for Ameri-

explained Yacinich. “For me, UT Fidem has

we have been together a very long time. Now

ca, a national corps of leaders who commit to

brought God and my faith back to the fore-

we come together once a week to reflect, talk

teaching in low-income schools. She taught

front and given me an opportunity to take a

about our highs and lows, and to go through

English, yearbook and drama for two years in

break from high school pressures and give a

the day’s readings. I’m extremely happy with

Corbin, Kentucky, a small town located in the

my choice to go out of my comfort zone and

Appalachian region.

sign up for UT Fidem. It will prepare me to have a Christ-centered life moving forward into

“The experience was amazing and challenging, and I wouldn’t change it for the world,” said Magruder. “If you would have told me in De-

college and to becoming an adult. I wouldn’t

For me, UT Fidem

cember of my senior year that I was going to

has brought God and

be teaching, I would have said you were crazy.

my faith back to the

I applied on a whim; it was a total God thing. I thought it would be good interview practice,

forefront and given

but God took me by surprise. I was called to do

me an opportunity

it. I was confused why, but I went with it.”

to take a break from

trade these last few months with them for anything.”

Future plans for the program include offering scholarships and providing encounter opportunities for graduates, including the first alumni pilgrimage to Colorado this summer. Unlike a mission trip, which is intended to serve the needs of others, a pilgrimage is an intentional

Magruder also never imagined she would

high school pressures

journey away from the participant’s normal

return to her alma mater, but when she learned

and give a good look

environment, designed for individuals to grow

about the opportunity at Dowling Catholic, it made perfect sense. “I was called to do

as to what I can do

something with my faith,” said Magruder. “This

to strengthen my

opportunity arose, and it just fit.”

relationship with God,

The initial idea for the program came from a

and, ultimately, with

group of parents who were seeing the national

the people around me.

trend of declining faith in students reflected

in their faith and love of God. The trip is open to recent DCHS graduates 18 and older and alumni who are current undergraduate students. Learn more by visiting dowlingcatholic. org/ut-fidem.

Statistics found in recent studies by the Pew Research Center and the books “Forming

in their community or even their own homes.

Intentional Disciples” by Sherry A. Weddell and

They brought the idea to Dowling Catholic’s

“Going, Going, Gone” by St. Mary’s Press.

administrators, and the concept of working with students on taking ownership of their

good look as to what I can do to strengthen

faith outside of the classroom evolved.

my relationship with God, and, ultimately with the people around me.”

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FAITH IN ACTION

#DOWLINGDAYS

Faculty members from Dowling Catholic High School put their faith in

Dowling Catholic High School celebrated its 100th anniversary during

action, spending their final faith formation day of the school year serv-

the 2017-18 school year, marking a century of Christ-centered excellence

ing in the community. The third annual Faculty Service Day took place

in education. To commemorate this historic milestone, students, faculty,

on March 9, the same day spring break began for students.

staff and alumni were invited to participate in Dowling Days, celebrated in honor of the April 6 birthday of Bishop Austin Dowling, the school’s

They began the day with the celebration of Mass in the St. Joseph Chap-

founder.

el before breaking into groups to go out and serve in the community.

The groups volunteered their time at different organizations through-

A weeklong photo challenge took place via social media, with daily

out the Des Moines Metro, including Catholic Charities, Joppa, Restore,

themes celebrating 100 years of volunteerism, academic excellence,

Courage League, Bishop Drumm, West Des Moines Human Services,

campus life, faith and school spirit. Participants were encouraged to

Rebuilding Greater Des Moines, Faith and Grace Gardens, Food Bank of

share photos using the hashtag #dowlingdays. Those who posted on

Iowa and Bidwell.

Twitter, Instagram or Facebook were entered into a drawing to win gift cards to local restaurants and the Dowling Catholic Campus Store, as

With service being such an important part of student life at Dowling

well as a Visa gift card.

Catholic, Principal Matt Meendering believes having a service day for faculty members gives them the opportunity to come together and lead

Posts on social media were thoughtful, creative and funny, with students

by example.

sharing everything from pictures with favorite teachers, sentimental posts of the last all-school mass for seniors, and favorite memories,

“The Faculty Service Day provides us with a time to come together in

including service trips, dances and more. Local radio hosts Ken, Colleen

service,” said Meendering. “The ability to put into practice our core val-

and Kurt from STAR 102.5 even took part in the fun, cheering on Dowl-

ues of being faithful, caring and dedicated with our peers is a truly uni-

ing Catholic and jokingly requesting that their prize be split three ways.

fying experience for all involved. This day draws us together as Dowling Catholic faculty and strengthens us in our ability to be servant leaders.”

The Dowling Days celebration demonstrated a strong sense of Maroon pride and the lasting legacy created by Bishop Dowling.

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FROM TRASH TO TREASURE A lesson in creativity and sustainability accompanied fashion during Dowling Catholic’s Night of Style. In addition to the students, faculty and staff members who walked the runway in late April wearing the latest prom fashions, students from Dowling Catholic’s Art Club and Art of Service class treated guests to a Trashion Show, taking the runway wearing garments created entirely from recycled materials.

The Night of Style is hosted annually by the Maroon Volunteer Parents, with this year’s event benefiting post prom. Groups purchase tables and decorate with a theme of choice, many of which include elaborate costumes and props. Attendees are served dinner and get to watch a fashion show, which typically follows a different theme each year.

The art students used everything from cardboard to garbage bags and caution tape to create their fashions, with 12 students each modeling a different up-cycled creation. Several students took the sustainability of their creations one step further by repurposing the fashions following the show.

A dress that was crocheted out of yarn made from shredded garbage bags was partially assembled from mats created by the students to be donated to the homeless following the show.

In addition to giving students the opportunity to let their creativity shine through their creations, Mrs. Brenda Kane, who leads the Art Club and teaches the Art of Service, is appreciative of the lessons the students were able to take away from the project.

“The art students came to realize they don’t have to spend any money to be creative,” said Kane. “They were also able to help others in the process.”

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While many things have changed since Dowling Catholic first opened its doors a century ago, many time-honored traditions remain the same. For many families, Dowling Catholic is part of their own tradition, creating ties that bind generations to the school, to faith and to the community.

The Cordaro family’s history with the school is one of the many that span multiple generations, dating back to 1941 when the late George Cordaro graduated from Dowling, the same year Angela Sposeto, his future wife, graduated from St. Joseph Academy.

Their five sons also graduated from Dowling and their only daughter, Dianne Underwood ‘64, graduated from St. Joseph Academy. Like their father, sons Bill ‘70, Joe ‘67 and Rick ’75 all married SJA graduates. While Bill moved out of state, Joe and Rick live locally and have five children between them who are all alumni. The legacy extends one generation further for Joe and his sister Dianne, who now have grandchildren enrolled at DCHS.

The legacy of George Cordaro continues to make an impact on the school to this day. He was a longtime teacher and coach at Dowling who became athletic director, making him the first layperson in school history to serve as an administrator.

He worked with and hired some of Dowling’s most influential coaches and was instrumental in the formation of the parochial school football and track programs. He also had a significant role in planning for the opening of Dowling at its current location on Buffalo Road, however he passed away before he could see the new school open.

In recognition of his significant contributions to DCHS, the baseball field is named in his honor. He was also inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame, a distinction shared by his son Frank Cordaro ‘69.

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a priest and now runs the Catholic Worker

Nelson ‘77 and Molly Ryan ‘80 are all alumni,

more, has already decided he wants to send

House in Des Moines. Bill previously taught at

as are many of their grandchildren. The family

his kids here someday. There’s just something

St. Augustin in Des Moines, spent 20 years as

continues to serve as a valued partner in ad-

special about Dowling Catholic that you don’t

the director of Youth Ministry for the Diocese

vancing the school’s mission.

see at many other places.”

lic parishes as the director of development.

They have had a significant impact on the

The Leon family also has a significant history

Tom works in a parish outside of Chicago as

STEM learning opportunities available to

at Dowling Catholic that likely deserves a spot

a peace and justice minister, and Rick works

Dowling Catholic students through Kemin

in the school record books. At one point, six of

at Principal Financial in Des Moines. Both Rick

Industries, a leading nutritional manufacturer

the seven children of Betty (Lydon) Leon ‘49

and his sister Dianne continue to serve Dowling

founded by R.W. and Mary Nelson. The Kemin

and her husband Canuto were all at Dowling at

Catholic and the community through volunteer

Science Wing at Dowling Catholic provides

the same time. The year after their oldest son

work.

students with a modern laboratory space and

Tom ‘80 graduated, Meg ‘82, Tim ‘83 and their

current equipment, none of which would be

two set of twins, Mike and Liz ‘84 and Therese

possible without their generous support.

and Trino ‘85, were all enrolled at Dowling.

tion High School in Davenport before joining

The company also serves as a partner in

Like many other alumni, Tom Leon met his

what is now Holy Family School in Des Moines.

Maroons in Health Sciences, a career explo-

wife, Patricia Jean (Murphy) ‘81, at Dowling.

He went on to teach and coach at Dowling

ration program available to DCHS students.

Their son Nick ‘18 graduated in May, making

for 12 years before becoming principal of St.

Through this program, students interested in

him the 21st out of the last three generations

Anthony School in Des Moines, a position he

STEM careers have the opportunity to experi-

of family members to graduate from either St.

has served in for the last 30 years. He will retire

ence real-world learning alongside chemists,

Joseph Academy or Dowling.

in June after serving for 47 years in Catholic

microbiologists, engineers and other scientists

education.

at Kemin.

of Kansas City, and now works with Catho-

Joe followed in his father’s footsteps, starting his career as a teacher and coach at Assump-

“I can’t remember a time when Dowling wasn’t a part of my life,” said Tom. “With seven

For George’s children, some of their best mem-

The Nelson family legacy also includes stories

children so close in age, it was challenging

ories with their father are of time spent with

from another era, carried on by the gener-

for my parents to send us all to Dowling, but

him at Dowling. They remember how much he

ations of family members who have attend-

they never questioned if it was the right thing.

loved his job, the school and the community.

ed the school. Molly Ryan recalls stories of

They just knew. They felt they had more than

her grandmother dropping her uncles off at

just teachers at Dowling; they had partners in

“Dad died on Easter Sunday in 1969 at the age

Dowling every Sunday when it was a board-

raising us. They knew the things required of

of 46,” said Joe. “Almost 50 years after his

ing school, and then picking them up on the

us at home were also required at school. The

death, many of his students still seek me out

weekend to return home to work on the family

beliefs were the same and the expectations

to let me know how Dad made a difference in

farm. Her father has shared stories of playing

just as high. Dowling has been more than just

their high school lives. He was a very special

football at Dowling and traveling by train with

a school to our family. It’s been an integral part

person to many during such a short life. They

the team to play Catholic schools in other

of making us all who we are today.”

call him a great coach, a great teacher, and a

cities, the only opponents they were invited to

great Christian. He devoted his life to Dowling,

compete against at that time.

his students and to the community. These are

These families and the place they hold in Dowling Catholic history are just a few of the

my best memories and the gifts he gave to his

“The history is one of the things about Dowling

many who continue to make an impact on the

children.”

that is so interesting and something that many

school. Thanks to their legacies and others like

aren’t aware of,” said Ryan, the longtime Food

them, a strong foundation has been estab-

The family legacy of R.W. ‘44 and Mary

Services Director at Dowling Catholic. “It’s

lished to continue the tradition of excellence

(Kelleher) Nelson ‘44 is another that contin-

incredible because there are so many families

for generations to come.

ues to make a difference for Dowling Catholic

like ours that go back multiple generations.

students. Their five children, Chris Nelson

Working at the school, I see so many families

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WELL DONE

CELEBRATING SUCCESS Members of the Class of 2018 had the opportunity to celebrate their faith together one last time during the Baccalaureate Mass on May 24 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines. Bishop Pates and Dowling Catholic’s chaplain, Father Zach Kautzky ‘02, presided over the celebration with the graduates and their parents. The commencement ceremony took place the following evening at the Knapp Center on the Drake University campus in Des Moines.

These graduates have served as great leaders and achieved so much during their four years at Dowling Catholic High School. Together, they donated 17,935 hours of service during the 2017-18 school year, and a total of 53,154 over the last four years. Students in all grades combined

ALL-STATE ART Dowling Catholic students Kamilla Golebiewski, Jennifer Ly, Olivia Frueh and Isabella McGuire have been selected for the 2018 Iowa All-State Art team. All-State is a portfolio competition that recognizes the top high school artists and art programs in the state.

Juniors and seniors who are nominated by their teachers submit a portfolio of 10 digital images of their work and three essays about their artistic experiences. The portfolios are judged by college professors and working artists, with the top 20 percent selected for the team. Those selected receive scholarship offers from the Kansas City Art Institute,

donated 52,658 hours of service during the 2017-18 school year.

The seniors also led and participated in a wide variety of service projects, resulting in more than $70 thousand raised and donated by students in all grades during the 2017-18 school year. These charitable donations benefited more than 20 different organizations.

The academic accomplishments of the seniors were also tremendous, resulting in more than $12.9 million in scholarship offers for the class as a whole. These students were recognized for their many significant accomplishments during the Scholarship and Service Assembly in early May.

the Creative Center in Omaha, the University of Iowa and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

These seniors also grew together in their faith, participating in activities such as Ut Fidem and Revive, as well as numerous Christian retreats and

Dowling Catholic earned second place overall as a visual arts team. The students were recognized at an awards ceremony at the Des Moines Art Center on Saturday, May 5, 2018.

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other faith-life activities throughout their four years. Congratulations to this outstanding group of students who have undoubtedly become Leaders for Life, Centered on Christ.

TERRA LIVRE A group of more than 30 students, teachers and chaperones from Dowling Catholic spent spring break serving across the globe. This year marked the 11th year that a group from DCHS has traveled to Goiania, Brazil, to work with the children of Terra Livre, a non-profit educational center providing daycare, after school workshops and community education for local families.

The trip provides students with the opportunity to serve alongside those in the community. They spend their days with children in the center, playing games, talking and teaching them about physical fitness through activities such as yoga. They strive to be role models, hoping to instill confidence in these children so that they too will someday have the opportunity to give back and become leaders in their own communities.

“I formed a special bond with a little boy who was one of the most mischievous,” said Anna Mollenbeck, a senior who has gone on the trip twice. “He would talk and talk, and I just listened. We don’t do service work like building or renovating, but we show these kids they can be anyone they want to be, that the sky’s the limit. Most importantly, we show them love, which can change lives. I pray that Dowling Catholic students can continue to go every year and spread love, because there’s truly nothing better we can do as Christ’s disciples.”

The students are immersed in the culture once their workday is complete, staying with host families who teach them about life in Brazil.

Many of the returning students often stay with the same families.

“This was my third trip and every year there’s never a question as to if I will be back,” said senior Paige Kamin. “I have stayed with the same host family every year, the same one my sister stayed with before me, so they have become family. I am in love with every aspect of the trip, especially the kids, who have touched my heart in so many ways. We speak different languages, but we are still able to show love for each other.”

“It is wonderful that service is so ingrained into the daily lives of our students at Dowling Catholic, but they don’t always realize that’s not the

Molly Cain ‘10, an English teacher at Dowling Catholic who has chap-

case in many other cultures,” said Cain. “I think one of the most amaz-

eroned the trip twice, believes one of the biggest life lessons that

ing things our students gain on this trip is the realization that it’s such

students take away from this trip goes beyond learning about global

a blessing to have the opportunity to give back. It’s a gift, and this trip

issues and other cultures.

really makes them cherish it.”

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SPOTLIGHT

THE POWER OF PERSUASION I chose debate - a decision I will always be grateful for. Learning to debate is like learning a new language and culture. It was a difficult transition which challenges me to this day, but it’s an activity that I have fallen in love with.

The debate community is one of the most welcoming and inclusive communities that I have ever had the pleasure of participating in.

Debate forced me to rely on my own intelligence and inherent abilities, and it’s made me a much more well-rounded person academically and socially.”

In addition to developing new skills, particThe Dowling Catholic speech and debate

appropriately communicate the ‘capital T’

program has a longstanding tradition of ex-

Truth in an intelligent, respectful, firm and

cellence dating back to 1968 when it was first

persuasive manner,” said Sheaff. “That is why

established by Father Acrea.

the opportunity to participate in competitive speech and debate in a Catholic School is so

The program achieved powerhouse status

critical.”

speech and debate may also make a difference in the college application process. Most admissions directors agree that the days of a 4.0 GPA and high SAT scores guaranteeing admission to top colleges are gone. The weight carried by these activities varies by

in the 1970s and teams have had continued success in the years since.

ipation in extracurricular activities such as

The teams just completed a successful year, competing throughout the Midwest and trav-

More important than the number of wins and

eling as far as Massachusetts for the Harvard

losses, however, are the skills acquired by the

University Debate Tournament. The season

students who participate. Studies indicate

is not over for Johnny McIlhon, Ted Thursby,

that participation in speech and debate in-

Stan Przedlacki, George Long, Aaron Coffey,

creases critical thinking skills, written and oral

Lauren Townsend and Jacob Ruperto who

communication, and a host of other funda-

will travel to Florida to compete at nationals

mental skills that can contribute to academic

in June.

college, but a resume filled with a strong history of extracurricular activities can make a difference.

In recent years, Dowling Catholic’s speech and debate students have gone on to attend the University of Chicago, Notre Dame, Loyola, Gonzaga and Baylor, to name just a few. While participation in extracurricular activities is just one factor in admission, most

and personal success.

This year the teams also included several Leading the program is Tim Sheaff ’86, Direc-

freshmen and first-year students, including

tor of Drama and Debate, who believes these

senior Danielle Huante, who transferred from

skills are more important today than ever

Johnston High School as a junior, bringing

before.

with her no previous experience in debate.

counselors agree that it provides an added benefit.

In addition to speech and debate, students at Dowling Catholic have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of extracurricular

“The current climate in our culture has made

“Participation in debate was not something

it very clear that we need to instill in students

I had ever considered,” said Huante. “After

the ability to critically examine the informa-

transferring, I needed an academic activity

tion the world presents and to be able to

to participate in, and without much thought

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activities. For more information on all available clubs and activities, please visit dowlingcatholic.org/activities.

CALENDAR > AUG 6

> SEPT 14

40th Annual Dowling Catholic Golf Outing Echo Valley Country Club 3150 Echo Valley Drive, Norwalk

Homecoming, Hall of Fame Induction & Community Tailgate Valley Stadium, 4440 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines

Please join us for this annual Dowling Cath-

The DCHS community is invited to celebrate

olic tradition where more than 200 golfers

Dowling Catholic’s Homecoming. Join us for

come together to enjoy a day of golf and

a community tailgate at Valley Stadium be-

raise money for the Coppola Financial Aid

fore cheering on the Maroons at the varsity

Endowment. This fund was initiated in the

football game. The Homecoming Court and

early 1970s and continues to provide tuition

Hall of Fame inductees will be introduced at

assistance to students who may not other-

half-time.

wise be able to attend DCHS. Please contact Holly Ackermann at 515.222.1029 with questions or for sponsorship information.

Grandparents’ Day

DEC 6 President’s Christmas Luncheon Des Moines Golf & Country Club 1600 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines Dowling Catholic friends and alumni are invited to the annual President’s Christmas Luncheon to kick off the holiday season.

> FEB 9 > OCT 18 Grandparents’ Day Dowling Catholic High School 1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines

Bash on Buffalo Des Moines Golf & Country Club 1600 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines The 35th annual Dowling Catholic auction

Dowling Catholic’s annual Grandparents’ Day

- The Bash on Buffalo - will be held in the

> OCT 2

is a special celebration during which grand-

school gymnasium. Please join us for an

President’s Council Dinner Des Moines Golf & Country Club 1600 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines

parents are the guests of honor. They will

evening of wonderful food, music and com-

have the opportunity to hear from student

munity for a great cause - our teachers and

and faculty speakers and to celebrate Mass

students!

This annual recognition dinner is a special event honoring those individuals who support Dowling Catholic High School with gifts of cash or stock totaling $2,000 or more annually (fiscal year July 1, 2017 - June 30,

with their grandchildren.

> OCT 28 Pancake Breakfast Varied Industries Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 East Grand Ave., Des Moines

2018).

For the most up-to-date calendar information visit www.dowlingcatholic.org

Please join us for the 56th annual Pancake Breakfast. This fun Dowling Catholic tradition brings the community together and raises money to support students and teachers by fulfilling classroom needs.

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Anyone who has driven the circle drive surrounding Dowling Catholic High School during the fall knows that the trees and their changing colors are a thing of beauty. No one knows this better than Father Leonard Kenkel, who planned it this way when he planted more than 850 trees over the course of nearly a decade beginning in 1974.

When the new Dowling High School opened in

A History of Tree Planting on the Dowling Catholic Campus

1972 after merging with St. Joseph Academy, the site on Buffalo Road was chosen primarily for the land and the location. The 40-acre site, previously owned by Des Moines Golf and Country Club, provided plenty of room for a building, sports fields and parking lots. What was lacking, however, were trees.

Father Kenkel was given the task of planting trees by then-president Father Michael Hess, who assumed that as the school’s biology teacher, Kenkel would be well qualified for the job.

“When Father Kenkel and I were on retreat at Conception Abby in Missouri, I noticed all the trees that one of the monks had planted,” said Father Hess. “I mentioned this to Father Kenkel and that was all that was necessary. The next

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thing I saw was Father Kenkel planting trees.

designed by Stasi and searched for the best

The beauty of the Dowling campus today

deals to get the most out of the budget.

is the result of his many years of hard work

As Father Kenkel purchased each tree, he

He remembers many summer days when he

planting trees.”

carefully documented the location on a

would begin working right after breakfast and

campus map by name, genus and species.

would continue well into the evening.

work himself.

Father Kenkel had a very small budget to

He ended up with 130 different species, with

work with, and initially had very little knowl-

his favorite varieties arranged by their fall

His many years of hard work eventually paid

edge about trees. What he did have was a

colors along each side of the circle drive and

off. Several decades later, Father Kenkel’s

vision and a desire to make the project a

on both sides of the creek that runs through

legacy lives on, his name still synonymous

success. He began to research and turned to

campus. The trees primarily consisted of Sug-

with the trees and the beauty they bring to

memories of the colorful gardens he had visit-

ar Maple, Marshall Seedless Ash and

the campus.

ed in Rome during a sabbatical for inspiration.

Northern Red Oak. He also planted White

He also enlisted the help of close friend and

Pines, which maintain a consistent color, to

Kenkel served for 27 years at Dowling Cath-

colleague, Joyce Stasi, a longtime art teacher

line the property on the north, east and south,

olic and for many additional years in various

who retired from Dowling Catholic in Decem-

creating a green border around the campus.

parishes throughout Southern Iowa. He retired

ber.

from Holy Spirit Parish in Creston, Iowa, and His vested interest in the trees

“He really wanted an artist’s take on what the trees would look like,” said Stasi. “He

didn’t end once the planting was complete. Father Kenkel recalls that the first summer was a disaster, as he quickly learned the hard way that he had to be able to water

talked about how he knew

each of the trees frequently, and that they

he wouldn’t be able to leave

needed to be wrapped to provide

Dowling a bunch of money,

protection from deer and rabbits.

but what he could leave was a legacy with the trees. He

He talked to his brothers, who then mounted a 300-gallon barrel on a

was really ahead of his time

trailer, added a shut-off valve and a

ecologically. He had a vision

spout, and a rope that would allow

for the future and cared about protecting the environment. He also wanted to make Dowling a beautiful place.”

currently resides in Western Iowa.

it to be pulled behind a tractor.

Father Kenkel called the water wagon his “Tree Dog,” and he drove it from tree to tree every week during each tree’s first two summers. He also mulched and pruned the trees, receiving help from many gracious

Father Kenkel asked Stasi to design a plan

volunteers, but also

following a particular color arrangement so

putting in a lot

the trees would line the property with primary

of hard

fall colors. He drew a map of the campus for her to work with, and she came up with five design options. They agreed on the design they both liked, and he went to work. He purchased each tree following the specific plan

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TRUE MAROON

SMARTY PANTS When the cast of Smarty Pants walked the

B.A. in Drama from the Catholic University of

as just the girl whose mom died,” said Riewer.

red carpet on the opening night of the spring

America in Washington, D.C. She is currently

“That can be kind of hard, to think of where

musical, they were celebrating several mile-

a casting director for two D.C. companies, We

you belong at school, so that’s relatable.”

stones for the Dowling Catholic community.

Happy Few and Spooky Action. Bartemes has

Smarty Pants was written by alumni Bridget

a B.A. in Music and a B.S. in Computer Science

Senior Niall Moore played the character of Lo-

Grace Sheaff ‘10 and Theodore Bartemes ‘10,

from Drake University. He is currently a Senior

gan, Mia’s love interest. Moore said he person-

and the April 26 performance was its world

Software Developer in R&D for Corteva Agri-

ally connected to the way Logan tried to be a

premiere.

science.

positive influence and lift up other characters.

He thought audiences connected to the universal themes of a coming-of-age story.

Sheaff and Bartemes created Smarty Pants

What started out as a desire to fuse STEM

to give a voice to themes and characters that

and the arts ended up in the creation of a new

they felt were underrepresented in typical

world for student actors. Sheaff and Barte-

“At school, people will know you for one

high school productions.

mes dreamed up the fictional Garfield High

specific thing, and it may not be a good thing,

School where the characters could explore

and you try to change that reputation,” said

“We have all of these musicals about high

academics, music, relationships, and even the

Moore.

school students and the pressures of high

homecoming dance.

Of course, no one can understand the compli-

school, but very few of them are focused on STEM,” said Sheaff. “There’s a lot of sports.

The play follows the main character Mia,

cated world of high school better than current

There’s a lot of ‘dancing is not a crime’ Foot-

played by sophomore Peyton Riewer, as she

students like Riewer and Moore, which is why

loose sort of things. We don’t have anything

struggles to find her own identity after her

Sheaff and Bartemes felt confident stepping

where we really show a group of really smart

mom’s death. She turns to the academic com-

away and giving Dowling Catholic creative

kids really flexing their skills, being okay with

petition, Scholar League, to pursue success

control. Bartemes attended the initial read

it, and not being ostracized for it.”

and make a name for herself.

through, while Sheaff didn’t see any part of the performance until she traveled back to

Sheaff and Bartemes were were uniquely

“She’s obviously going through things, and

qualified to write such a musical. Sheaff has a

she just is paranoid that people think of her

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Des Moines for the premiere.

“There is really this unique opportunity that Dowling gets, which is producing a work for the first time, and having access to the creators of the world and asking questions,” Sheaff said. “That’s not something high school students get to do very often.”

Each year, Dowling Catholic proudly honors deserving alumni of St. Joseph Academy and DCHS with the Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Young Alumni Awards.

In April, we had the honor of recognizing Howard Kerr ’53, Kellie Markey ’84 and Dr. London Muse ’04 as our 2018 Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Young Alumna recipients. The honorees were celebrated with a reception prior to the Scholastic

Now that the premiere is over, the writers

Achievement Assembly where they spoke to the student body.

hope other schools will produce the show.

Kerr is currently a guest lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the Univer“I want to make Smarty Pants available as widely as possible,” said Bartemes. “I think we have a message not just students at DCHS

sity of Iowa. He is a College of Arts and Science Fellow and a recipient of the university’s International Impact Award. He and his wife of 53 years, Patricia, have four children and nine grandchildren. They reside in Lake Bluff, Illinois and Iowa City.

can relate to.”

Markey returned to Des Moines after working for many years in marketing and adNo matter where Smarty Pants ends up, Dowling Catholic will always be its home. The school was a constant frame of reference during the writing process, and the choices that the Dowling Catholic cast and crew made will certainly influence future productions.

“This is Dowling’s show. It was written for this community, by this community,” said Sheaff.

“The connection there is just undeniable.”

vertising in Chicago and the Bay Area, most recently serving as VP of Global Marketing for eBay. In 2016, she opened Dorothy’s House, a non-profit organization in Des Moines dedicated to serving girls who are victims of sex trafficking and exploitation.

They provide programming designed to stabilize the physical and mental health of participants and offer skills training, education and community engagement opportunities.

Dr. London Muse serves as Medical Director at the Sleepy Hollow site of the Open Door Family Medical Centers located in Sleepy Hollow, New York, also the site of the New York Medical College (NYMC) Family Medicine Residency Program. She supervises more than 30 doctors and a variety of staff, continues to teach at NYMC and is part of the medical school admissions team.

To learn more about this year’s honorees as well as the nomination process, please visit dowlingcatholic.org/distinguished-alumni.

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CLASS NOTES Dr. David Bartels ‘97 was inducted into the Iowa High School Golf Coaches Association Athlete Hall of Fame at Iowa State University on March 2, 2018. Bartels won the state title as a junior and was a member of a two-time state championship team. Dr. Bartels currently resides with his wife Krista in Coeur d’Alene where he practices medical oncology at Summit Cancer Centers.

Mollie Giller ‘04 has been named one of the Dr. Joseph Cordaro ‘67 will retire as principal

Business Record’s Forty Under 40 honorees.

from St. Anthony School in Des Moines at the

Giller serves as Team Director at Amanda the

end of June. Cordaro has worked in Catholic

Panda Center for Grief and Loss in West Des

education for nearly 47 years, serving 30 of those years as principal at St. Anthony. Dr. Cordaro started his career as a teacher and coach at Assumption High School before joining the staff at the former Visitation School, now Holy Family, in Des Moines. He joined

Congratulations to Karissa Schweizer ‘14, a five-time NCAA champion at Missouri, who won the 5,000-meter race on April 26 at the Drake Relays. Schweizer shattered a previ-

Moines, IA. The honorees were profiled in the Business Record and recognized at an event on March 29, 2018. Read more about Giller: https://bit.ly/2v5DJtu

ous record set in 1985 by Olympian Cathy Branta-Easker.

Dowling High School in 1976 where he taught and coached for 12 years before being named principal of St. Anthony School in 1988.

TJ Anderson ’06 is the author of The Art of Health Hacking: A Personal Guide to Elevate Your State of Health and Performance, Stress Less, and Build Healthy Habits that Matter, available on Amazon June 19, 2018. The book is a self-coaching guide for the health-conscious consumer who wants to build their

Alex Baranosky ‘08 will be the new Assistant Principal for St. Pius X in Urbandale for the 2018-19 school year. Mr. Baranosky currently teaches theatre, English and technology courses at Dowling Catholic and also serves as moderator for student council, the freshman class and Special Olympics.

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Tom Bowman ‘14 has received a Fulbright U.S.

own “health hacker” approach rooted in pre-

Student Program English Teaching Assistant-

vention and high performance. Anderson is a

ship award to Bulgaria. Bowman earned a B.S.

clinical health coach, self-proclaimed “health

in international relations with minors in politi-

hacker” and founder of Elevate Your State,

cal science, international studies and Spanish

a growing community of health-conscious

from the University of Iowa. Read more about

leaders dedicated to optimizing their health

Bowman in an interview published by the Uni-

and performance. You can find him online at

versity of Iowa: https://bit.ly/2rhj7JM.

ThisisTJ.com or healthhackerbook.com.

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORY

Dowling Catholic extends its sympathy to families of the following alumni who passed away.

Mr. Hayes grabs one last glance at fans before stepping down as head basketball coach in 1973.

He also coached a variety of sports at Dowling, including basketball, baseball

Thomas X Wright

‘41

Joan Flynn

‘43

Frank Harty

‘45

Mary Kathleen McTigue Thompson ‘45 James Roderick Free

‘47

Henry Graziano

‘48

his retirement in 2005. During his tenure

James Reihsen

‘48

as athletic director, the Maroons won 38

William Ross

‘48

Mary Rose “Merf” Cardamone

‘49

John Trout

‘51

Chuck Maxwell

‘52

ist, notorious for his one-liners and sense

Sharon Farrell Villirillo

‘53

of humor. He was also gifted in his ability

Michael Patrick Murray

‘54

Mary Sitroneto

‘54

Ben Barberio

‘56

Delores Bonish

‘58

and football. He was named Athletic Director in 1977, a position he served in until

state team championships in 10 different sports. John was also inducted into the Dowling Catholic Athletic Hall of Fame.

He was known as a clever conversational-

to coach and motivate both on and off the field. John was a tireless supporter of Dowling Catholic and the many students

JOHN HAYES

and athletes he worked with. He was also

The Dowling Catholic community mourns

a beloved colleague and friend to many.

Larry Doran

‘58

the loss of John Hayes, a long-time athlet-

He truly cared about people and took

Joan Walsh

‘58

ic director at DCHS, who passed away on

many under his wing. He was humble,

John B. Hayes

‘59

February 7, 2018.

compassionate and never sought the

Tom Proctor

‘61

Gail Anne Heyn

‘66

spotlight.

John was a lifelong resident of the Des Moines area who graduated from Dowling

Once he retired from Dowling Catholic,

Alan Diers

‘69

in 1959. He went on to receive his B.A.

he took time to relax, spending time with

Edward Francis Lose

‘69

from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, and

his family and his beloved dog Winston,

Daniel Miller

‘69

his MBA in Education from Drake Universi-

watching sports, and enjoying every epi-

ty in Des Moines.

sode of The Young and the Restless and

Jacqueline Kim Stroud

‘77

James “Fred” Thompson

‘81

Jason Gates

‘88

Kimberly Sue Mockus

‘90

Judge Judy.

John began his teaching and coaching career at St. Augustin in Des Moines, serving

John is survived by his wife, Cheryl; his

as a history teacher and basketball coach.

sister, Lucretia; daughters Michelle and

He married his wife, Cheryl, in 1964, and

Aundrea (Kevin); his son Brent (Jonann);

then returned to Dowling as a teacher and

and five grandchildren, Justin, Jack, Jake,

coach in 1966. During his time as a teach-

Raquel and Raeanne. John was preced-

er, he taught numerous courses, including

ed in death by his parents, Edmund and

English, history and economics.

Grace Hayes.

Tyler Wilcox Trevor Schwager

2017

2018

Jackson Fisher

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have helped in the technology department throughout the years.

When Mr. Trusty retires at the end of summer, he will hold a special place in the record books as the only employee in school history to dedicate 55 years of service to Dowling Catholic.

Dr. Jim Dowdle is retiring after serving for 49 years in Catholic education. He retired as principal of DCHS in 2015, a position he held for 28 years, before returning to the classroom to teach English for the last three years.

While technology has changed many things since he last taught in 1982, he quickly learned that one very important thing remains After serving for 55

ever held at the new Dowling pool. He recalls

the same.

years at Dowling

many hours spent practicing at the YMCA

Catholic, Bob

and the public schools before Dowling was

“The heart and spirit of the kids has not

Trusty earned a

able to build a pool when the new school

changed,” said Dowdle. “They are just good

well-deserved

opened on Buffalo Road. He remembers

kids, really wonderful human beings. I love

the first race won by one of his relay teams

them, and teaching again has been wonder-

against Southeast Polk. The victory was

ful. It was the best decision, a good way to

and Service Assembly

earned when the other team was disqualified,

go out.”

in May in recognition

but they were thrilled with the win nonethe-

of his many years of

less.

standing ovation at the Scholarship

service. He has worn many hats during his

He’s now at a point where he finds himself looking ahead. “You get to this point in life

time at DCHS, the place where he began

Trusty taught programming when Dowling

and realize it’s time to start the next chapter.

teaching and to which he has dedicated his

first began offering computer classes, and

I want to take the time to do things I haven’t

entire career.

he has continued to work with technolo-

been able to do.”

gy ever since, spending his most recent Trusty began as a math teacher in 1963 at the

years serving as the Network Administrator.

That includes seeing more of his grandson,

old Dowling High School in Des Moines. He

Although his most recent position has been

working in the yard and traveling. He also

also coached track and swimming, with his

away from the classroom, he has continued

plans to spend more time on the book he’s

team competing in the very first swim meet

to share his knowledge with the students who

been writing about his family.

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What he will miss most is the people. “The

She’s not certain what the future holds, but

programs, classes and campus are all incred-

her plans include travel, continuing her work

ible, but it’s the people and the kids who

with ceramics and teaching a class at the Des

really make Dowling Catholic what it is,” said

Moines Art Center. She also hopes to return

Dowdle.

to Dowling Catholic if any of her colleagues are ever in need of a substitute.

Following in his footsteps is his daughter Meaghan Dowdle ‘05, who will be returning to her alma mater this fall as an Interventionist and Spanish teacher.

Sharon Abler will

Dowling Catholic High School is committed to serving the Greater Des Moines Catholic community and embracing learners of all faiths. In an environment that is faithful, caring and dedicated, Dowling Catholic forms each student to become a Christ-centered leader.

retire at the end of the school

Focus is a publication of Dowling Cathlic High School.

year after Teri Breck is retiring

teaching for 31

after 33 years in

years at Dowling

Catholic educa-

Catholic. During

PRESIDENT: Dr. Dan Ryan

tion. Breck has

her time at DCHS,

spent the last 31

Abler has also served

DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT:

years of her career

as Theology Depart-

Staci Burr

at Dowling Catholic,

ment Chair, on the Campus Ministry Team

teaching Ceramics,

and on the Principal’s Advisory Council. She

Advanced Drawing &

started and moderated Special Olympics

Painting and Art & Design.

Breck’s impact throughout the years at Dowl-

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR: Tara Nelson

student coaching in swimming and track, and

ART DIRECTOR:

she founded many service groups at DCHS,

Holly Baumgartel

including the Service Cord Award.

ing Catholic extends well beyond the Art De-

CONTRIBUTING WRITER & COPY EDITOR:

partment. She was involved with some of the

She previously served as the Director of Reli-

earliest Kairos retreats and has participated

gious Education at Holy Trinity Church in Des

13 times since, giving her a special apprecia-

Moines and also worked as a program coordi-

CONTRIBUTING

tion for the opportunity to work in a place

nator in the Department of Health Education

PHOTOGRAPHERS:

where she has been able to continue to grow

at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.

Carly Triplett

Holly Baumgartel Colin Gargano

in her faith. She has also been part of the Art Educators of Iowa organization for many years

“It is with mixed emotions that I leave this

and has proudly watched several of her stu-

place that I have grown to love,” said Abler.

dents receive recognition as All-State Visual

“I have met some of my very best friends here

Arts award winners.

and hold precious memories of the students

Earl Hulst Fritz Nordengren

I have taught over the years. As I retire, my “I’ve had a lot of good things happen in my

hope is that I will have more time to spend

life, but teaching at Dowling Catholic has

with my beautiful grandchildren, Jackson,

been the best thing,” said Breck. “Coming

Alivia and Lola. I also hope to sub at DCHS

here has provided me with life-long friend-

so I can continue to feel that special spirit

ships, the opportunity to travel the world, to

and energy that I feel every time I walk in the

practice my faith, and to teach some really

door. The opportunity of being here for 31

talented kids with incredibly supportive par-

years has indeed been a blessing for which I

ents. It’s just an amazing place.”

will forever be grateful.”

SUBSCRIPTION: To notify the school of address changes or personal updates, please contact advancement@dowlingcatholic.org 515.225.3000

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NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE

PAID

PERMIT NO. 1170 DES MOINES, IA

$40 Men’s Textured Polo Champion $28 Men’s Shorts Champion (available in youth, $22)

$15 Men’s Tank Champion

For the first time ever, you can get DCHS gear during the summer by shopping our online store! Orders will ship 3-5 business days after the placed.

dchscampusstore.com The Campus Store inside Dowling Catholic will close for the summer beginning May 22 and will reopen on August 13.

$18 Women’s Mia Tee Gear $15 Youth Tee Champion

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$22 Women’s Epic Tee Champion