THE PULSE

Each spring Dowling Catholic proudly recognizes students with year-end awards. Congratulations to the following 2021 award recipients:

AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP AWARD Michael Wunn

Recognizes seniors who demonstrate good citizenship, a sense of responsibility and service to the community.

BERNIE SAGGAU AWARD Kelsey Hoey

Presented to the senior who best

exemplifies a patriotic spirit with strong religious and moral convictions; living and professing the qualities of honesty, integrity and sportsmanship; and believing that games and life should be conducted by the rules. Mr. Saggau was Executive Director of the IHSAA for 38 years.

DCHS SPIRIT AWARD Maya Freking & Antonio Banuelos-Moriel

Presented to students who model integrity and moral character. Their positive spirit and sharing of time and talents are true examples of Christ-centered leadership. Faculty selects seniors who best represent the spirit of DCHS.

DR. ROBERT BREEDLOVE AWARD Calliope Coppola & David Roberts

Recognizes juniors who best model hard work, leadership and courage while exemplifying the Christian principles valued by Dr. Bob Breedlove, the father of several DCHS graduates and athletic team doctor for many years. He was known for his generosity as demonstrated through the countless hours of medical and

personal support he provided to DCHS athletes and coaches.

FATHER JOHN ACREA AWARD Oliver Sheaff

Presented to students who have shown

commitment, dedication and determination in debate. Father Acrea founded the debate

team in 1963 and impacted an entire generation of DCHS debaters.

JACK WAHLIG AWARD Olivia Hall, Averi Langin, Emlda Tombe & Andrew McDonough

Honors a retired accountant and parent of DCHS alumni who expected his children to be involved in school activities, strive for excellence, exhibit leadership and care for others. The award recognizes freshmen who excel in these areas.

JOHN HAYES AWARD Allison Szalay & Will Ryan

Selected by the athletic department, these students exhibit strong leadership and dedication to activities, athletics and academics; demonstrate commitment to hard work; live a faith-life modeled in service; and exude a caring and supportive attitude. Mr. Hayes was athletic director at DCHS from 1977 - 2005.

JUDITH SHEAHAN AWARD Jazlynn Paz, Nicole Pedersen, Sally Wuest & Ataya Wurju

Sr. Judith Sheahan was an assistant principal at DCHS. She was a service-oriented leader

who was meticulous with her organizational skills. The Maroon Council awards two

sophomores who reflect the qualities of great leadership and selfless service.

PAX CHRISTI AWARD Elizabeth Erickson

This Pax Christi student is committed to

Christian faith and service and actively participates in the life and spirit of DCHS. They exemplify Christ-centered leadership; have respect for fellow human beings as demonstrated through Christian service; and inspire others through words and actions to live a Christ-centered life. The recipient is selected by the senior class and delivers the commencement address.

SCHOLAR ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Anna Flynn & Max Brown

Two seniors are selected by the Athletic Department for achieving outstanding success in academics and athletics.

SISTER CLEMENZA COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Cece Villa & Jackson Langin

Honors seniors who have excelled in the

spirit of Christian service. Sr. Clemenza, a former DCHS counselor, was known as the “go-to person” to get things done. This award is not based on the number of service

hours, but on the ways the student has served the people of God.

ST. MARTIN DE PORRES AWARD Armando Aguilar-Jaime & Anyiel Akec

This new award is intended to support junior students involved in activities that advocate

for racial and social justice, both at DCHS and in the community. Each year one male and one female recipient will receive this award based on an application submitted outlining their activism in this area.

VONNIE HESS AWARD Colleen Cain & Riley McElroy

This memorial tuition award was created in

honor of the caring mother of former DCHS president, Fr. Michael Hess. Recipients are selected based on participation in activities that fulfill Dowling Catholic’s mission of community involvement, achieving above average grades, and involvement in extracurricular activities.