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It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of longtime football coach, Jim Williams, a beloved member of the DCHS coaching staff. We extend our prayers and deepest sympathies to his family during this difficult time.
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Thank you for the continued prayers for Trevor Schwager, his family & friends. Visitation will take place on Sunday, Dec. 10 in the chapel at DCHS from 4-7 p.m. followed by a scripture service at 7. The funeral will take place on Monday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. in the DCHS gymnasium
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It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Tom Barnabo, a long-time teacher and coach at DCHS. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and their sons during this most difficult time. A virtual rosary will take place today at 4 p.m. Please see details below.
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DCHS senior Steffen Osborn has earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. On average, only one-tenth of 1% of students who take the ACT earn a perfect score. Congratulations and best of luck to Steffen who will attend Notre Dame in the fall!
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Congratulations to Mallory Wilson, recipient of the Bernie Saggau Award! This award is given to the senior who best exemplifies a patriotic spirit; strong religious & moral convictions; honesty, integrity & sportsmanship; who believes games & life should be conducted by the rules
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Today is the last day of high school for our seniors. We are so proud of all that they have accomplished and thank them for their leadership! Congratulations and best of luck to the Class of 2018!
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Senior Anna Wanek was recently honored as the 2018 Iowa Bankers Association’s Student Athlete Achievement Award winner for Class 5A. Congratulations to Anna who was selected based on her scholastic standing, leadership skills, community involvement and athletic participation!
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@dchsgbb Coach Kristin Meyer has been named the 2020-21 Iowa Girls Basketball Coach of the Year! Her selection was based upon coaching performance, lifetime community involvement, school involvement & coaching philosophy. Congrats to Coach Meyer on this well-deserved honor!
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The cross country teams at DCHS have a new MVP who is ready to cheer them on! The varsity girls and JV boys & girls will compete at East High School tonight while the varsity boys will be at Ankeny Centennial. Thanks to Father Acrea for being their biggest fan! Go Maroons!
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Dowling Catholic's Christmas Baskets program is one of the largest, school-wide service projects led by the senior class, providing assistance to nearly 100 local families each holiday season. To make an online donation to Christmas Baskets, please visit: bit.ly/2BFndBy
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As we say goodbye to our seniors this week, we'd like to thank them for their leadership & congratulate them on their accomplishments. We hope they will never forget this motto: Once A Maroon, Always A Maroon. We wish them the best & can’t wait to see what they do next!
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Our prayers are with those in the Perry community in the wake of this devastating tragedy. May God provide solace during this difficult time.
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It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of John Hayes, a long-time Athletic Director and teacher at Dowling High School and alumnus from the Class of 1959. We extend our prayers and deepest sympathies to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
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We are proud of our seniors for their leadership and hard work during Christmas Baskets and thankful that all of our students have this great opportunity to help others! Leaders for Life, Centered on Christ!
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Please join us in praying for Trudy Hancock, mother of DCHS students Tommy and Joe Hancock, who has been hospitalized due to a medical emergency. Fr. Ryan will be leading a rosary tonight at 8:30 p.m. at the DCHS outdoor chapel. Social distancing and masks encouraged.
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St. Theresa Church invites DCHS students & community members to attend a Prayer Service/Rosary for the Schwager family tonight at 6:30. Students are also invited to meet outside the chapel @ DCHS today at 3:10. Rosaries and sheets to follow along will be provided by @DCHS_SFL
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Congrats to Joe Bussey & Lindsey Grask, recipients of the DCHS Spirit Award, presented to seniors who model integrity & moral character. Their positive spirit & willingness to share their time & talents demonstrate Christ-centered leadership and represent the SPIRIT of DCHS!
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Congratulations to Max Brown & Anna Flynn, recipients of the John Hayes Award. This award is presented to one male & one female student-athlete who exhibit dedication, commitment to hard work and live a faith life modeled in service. Mr. Hayes was a long-time AD at DCHS.
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We would also like to congratulate Katie Broderick & John Culver, the Scholar Athletes of the Year! This award is decided upon by the Athletic Department with recognition going to one graduating male & female who have achieved outstanding success in both academics and athletics.
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We would like to take a moment to recognize and thank our amazing school nurse, Mrs. Jessie Smith. Her compassion, kindness and hard work do not go unnoticed and we are so grateful for all that she does!
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Faith is at the forefront - even on game day! The @dchsvball team started the day together in the most the perfect way! Best of luck to the team as they play Valley today at 2 p.m. in the state quarterfinals in Cedar Rapids! Let's go Maroons!
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Dowling Catholic's Frankie Hanson named All Iowa girls' swimming coach of the year desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/h via @DMRegister
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Dowling Catholic's Frankie Hanson named All Iowa girls' swimming coach of the year
For leading Dowling Catholic girls' swimming to its first-ever state title, Maroons head coach Frankie Hanson has been named the Des Moines Register's All-Iowa girls' swimming coach of the year.
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Congratulations to Noah Smith & Juru Okwaramoi who were crowned Homecoming King & Queen today! We hope to see a big crowd at tonight's game where the entire court will be recognized! Go Maroons!
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Karleigh Osborn & Simon Daniel are recipients of the Dr. Robert Breedlove Award. This award honors student-athletes who best model hard work, leadership & courage while exemplifying the Christian principles of DCHS, principles valued by Dr. Bob Breedlove. Congratulations!
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Congratulations to Caleb Reichow, recipient of the Pax Christi Award! This person has a commitment to Christian faith & service and represents the life and spirit of DCHS. Caleb was selected by his peers in the senior class & will deliver the commencement address at graduation.
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Happy National Assistant Principal Week to Dr. Erica Arnold and Mr. Tyler Miklo! We are grateful for all they do for our faculty, staff, students and families at Dowling Catholic! Thank you!
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We would also like to congratulate Ryan O'Halloran, Megan Szalay & Jack Drey who have been named 2020 National Merit Scholarship Finalists. The National Merit Corporation recognizes students who have excelled on the PSAT with scores above the superior academic performance level.
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It was a special day at DCHS as the Christmas Basket service project concluded with Candlelighting, a longstanding tradition brought to us by the BVM sisters of St. Joseph Academy. We are thankful for this meaningful tradition which brings us together as a community of faith.
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The power of prayer. We are blessed with an amazing community and continue to pray for their healing and recovery.
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Dowling Community Gets Positive With Prayer for Two Grads Seriously Injured in Jet Ski Crash who13.com/news/dowling-c
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We are so thankful for our amazing teachers who are always working to find safe and creative ways to teach. This is what choir looks like during Covid on a beautiful day at DCHS!
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Today we had the honor of celebrating four outstanding teachers who will retire at the end of the school year. Congratulations to Judy Chamat, Ron Gray, Tracy Sandbothe and Jeff Morris! They have made a difference in the lives of so many and will be greatly missed!
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Alumnus Kurt Flood ‘10 presented @DCHSPrincipal with the Patriot Award on behalf of the Employer Support of the Guard for supporting his service. In addition to teaching @ DCHS, Mr. Flood serves as a Logistics Officer in the Iowa National Guard with the rank of Second Lieutenant.
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Congratulations to the 2020-21 Maroon Council officers who have been elected virtually by their peers! The Maroon Council (formerly student council) partners with the Maroon Crew senior leaders to provide student leadership at DCHS.
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Congratulations to Kathleen Cain, Tommy Hancock & Amelia Jennisch, recipients of the Judith Sheahan Award! Sr. Sheahan was an assistant principal & service-oriented leader at DCHS. This award is presented by the Maroon Council for demonstrating great leadership & selfless service
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Great send off today for the DCHS girls basketball team playing in the state semifinals today at Wells Fargo Arena! Game time is 11:45 am vs. SE Polk. Go Maroons!
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Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week to all of the amazing teachers we are so blessed to have at Dowling Catholic! Today, and every day, we are so grateful for all that they do!
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Dowling Catholic's Caitlin Clark, one of the nation's top juniors, nearly tops Iowa state record with 60 points in win desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/h via @DMRegister
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Dowling Catholic's Caitlin Clark, one of the nation's top juniors, nearly tops Iowa state record...
The blue-chip recruit hit 13 3-pointers to enter the Iowa girls' basketball records for second-most points in a single game in 5-player era.
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DCHS Homecoming is one week away! Congrats to the following members of the court: Anna Cataldo, Caroline Comito, Bella Lopez, Sandy Paz, Allena Shimon, Meg Simplot, Andrew Bevan, Charlie Harrington, Kerry Joyce, Griffin Rhode, Joe Ryan & Ryan Boles.
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Congrats @dchsfootball, ranked the #13 Catholic high school football team in the nation!
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We close another year ranking the Catholic high school football teams across the nation with the final @CACTop25 of the season. @boscofootball sits at the top, ahead of #2 @MDFootball and #3 @STA_Football. Congrats on a great season. Full story: globalfootball.com/cac-top-25/201
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In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, please join us in thanking our amazing teachers! Their hard work & dedication have made such a difference for our students during this challenging year. We are blessed with the best! This photo is an old one but still a favorite!
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Sending many prayers from the DCHS community!
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I’m not usually the person for updates but these last few weeks have honestly been terrible. Battling through these new challenges, getting around,and the pain have been tricky. Don’t let it win though, no matter what hold your head high and keep moving forward. We will get there
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Congratulations to DCHS seniors Emily Ball, Jude Rafael Borromeo and Aileen Nigg who have been named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists! They now have the opportunity to continue in the National Merit Scholarship competition, with finalist decisions released in the spring.
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Congrats to Caitlin Clark ‘20!
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Caitlin Clark knows how to make an entrance! ☑️ B1G Co-Freshman of the Week ☑️ B1G Player of the Week Honor Roll 🔗: bit.ly/36kVZQc | #Hawkeyes
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Congrats to the following seniors who represented DCHS at the National Council on Youth Leadership: Ally Baumhover, Gabby Chiodo, Jack Drey, Zach Fry, Lindsay Grask, Raquel Greenslade, Katie Huey, Ryan O’Halloran, Delaney Orewiler, Luke Posegate, Stan Przedlacki & Mallory Wilson!
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Jude Borromeo & Emily Ball were recently honored for their selection to the 2021 Iowa Governor’s Scholar Program. They are among the 424 seniors from across the state recognized for their high academic achievement. Congratulations!
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Please join us in congratulating Lilly Sullivan and Brigid Smith, recipients of the American Citizenship Award! This award recognizes two seniors who demonstrate the qualities of good citizenship, a sense of responsibility and service to the community.
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The final recognition of the day goes to Allison Szalay & Will Ryan, recipients of the John Hayes Award. Mr. Hayes was a longtime athletic director at DCHS from 1977 through 2005. Congratulations to all! Our virtual recognition will continue tomorrow!
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It was a great day to welcome our students back to school! Thanks to our Maroon Crew senior leaders and student body co-presidents who have created some reminders to help keep our students, faculty, staff and families at home healthy and safe. Go Maroons!
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We're honored to support the Mollie Movement in celebration of her 21st birthday. Mollie’s family is carrying on her legacy by advocating for children’s mental health & wellness. Our prayers are with Mollie & the entire Tibbetts family, many of whom are part of our DCHS family.
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Congrats to Dowling Catholic’s 2019 Prom Court: Ainsley Stark, Allison Power, Catherine Finnegan, Teddy Morris, Hanna Schaeffeler, Mary Pane, Colin Cook, Connor Ibach, Jack Groepper, Michael Merfeld, Joonhyung Park & James Kiernan!
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