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Revision as of 21:23, 12 December 2013
| Dowling Catholic High School | |
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1400 Buffalo Road , , 50265 | |
| Coordinates | 41°35′49″N 93°43′23″W / 41.596906°N 93.723181°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Motto | Veritas ∙ Fides ∙ Sapientia (Truth ∙ Faith ∙ Wisdom) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1972 |
| School code | 161190 |
| President | Jerry Deegan |
| Principal | Jim Dowdle |
| Chaplain | Father Zach Kautzky |
| Faculty | 96 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,435 (2013) |
| Average class size | 300 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18:1 |
| Color(s) | Maroon and White |
| Fight song | Hail, hail to Dowling High School. Hail, to the conquering heroes. Hail, hail to Dowling High the leaders of the rest. Rah, rah, rah! Hail, to the victors valiant. Hail, to the brave in battle. Hail, hail to Dowling High the champions and the best. DCHS! |
| Athletics conference | Central Iowa Metro League |
| Nickname | Maroons |
| Rival | WDM, Valley |
| Tuition | $6,221 (parishoner, 9th-11th grade) $6,321 (parishoner, 12th grade) $8,626 (non-parishoner, 9th-11th grade) $8,726 (non-parishoner, 12th grade) |
| Dean of Students | Grant Bousum |
| Admissions Director | Katie Petersen |
| Athletic Director | Tom Wilson |
| Website | http://www.dowlingcatholic.org |
Dowling Catholic High School is a Catholic secondary school in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Des Moines.
Background
In 1972, it was created by the merger of St. Joseph Academy for girls (established in 1885)[1] and Dowling High School for boys (established in 1918 as the Des Moines College boarding school for boys).[2] Approximately 1,224 students currently attend Dowling Catholic High School.
Academics
During the 2003-04 school year, Dowling Catholic High School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education,[3] the highest award an American school can receive.[4][5]
Tuition
Total tuition cost for 2011-2012 are $8,626 for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors; the tuition for seniors is $8,726. Tuition for students belonging to a Catholic Parish is $6,221 for 9th through 11th grades; 12th graders pay $6,321.
Extracurricular activities
Baseball
Dowling Catholic baseball is coached by Tim O'Neill. The Maroons hold the record for most team home runs during a championship game with 5 in 2001.[6]
| Baseball State Championships[7] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Record | Opponent | Score |
| 1988 | 39-2 | Ames | 9-8 |
| 1989 | 38-5 | Fort Dodge | 8-5 |
| 1999 | 33-13 | Ankeny | 6-1 |
| 2001 | 42-3 | Marshaltown | 13-2 |
| 2011 | 36-7 | Mason City | 6-1 |
Dowling has made it to State in baseball 13 times
Boys' basketball
| State Boys Basketball Championship Appearances[8] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | Score | Opponent |
| 1957 | Champion | 69-66 | Waterloo, West |
| 1979 | Champion | 60-57 | Davenport Central |
| 1981 | Runner-up | 73-68 | Dubuque Wahlert |
| 1983 | Runner-up | 76-69 | Marion Linn-Mar |
Dowling has made it to the Iowa boys basketball state tournament nine times. Bobby Hansen who later played at the University of Iowa and nine years in the NBA, was on the 1979 state championship team.
Cross country
Girls
The girls Cross Country coach is Fr. Jim Kirby.
| State Cross Country Team Championships[9][10][11][12] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Finishes | Score | |
| 2007 | 1-2-6-8-15 | 32 | |
| 2008 | 1-2-9-24-33 | 69 | |
| 2009 | 1-2-11-15-28 | 57 | |
| 2010 | 3-4-14-19-20 | 60 | |
| 2011 | 1-6-14-20-22 | 63 | |
- 2011 State Champion
- 2010 State Champion
- 2009 State Champion
- 2008 State Champion
- 2007 State Champions
- 2006 Girls State Runner-Up
- 2007 Girls Heartland Regional Champions
- 2007 Girls 14th Place Nike Team Nationals
Boys
The boy's team is coached by athletic trainer Tim Ives, owner of the Body Project. As of the beginning of the 2011 season, the Dowling's boys cross country team is ranked first among division 4A schools in Iowa.[13] Dowling has 11 Top 8 Finishes in Boys Cross Country.
| State Cross Country Team Championships[14] | |||
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| Year | Finishes | Score | |
| 1974 | 4-9-10-16 | 39 | |
| 1985 | 3-8-15-36 | 62 | |
| 2011 | 3-6-12-18-31 | 70 | |
| 2012 | 1-6-8-18-27 | 60 | |
- 2012 State Champions
- 2011 State Champions
- 1985 State Champions
- 1974 State Champions
- 2010 State Runners-Up
- 2000 Individual Champion Ben Glaser (15:22)
- 2012 Individual Champion Jason Thomas (15:02)
Football
Dowling Catholic is coached by Tom Wilson. Home games are played at the 8,000 seat Valley Stadium in West Des Moines or at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. The Maroons have a winning percentage (68.1%) and an all-time 284-109 win-loss record including a 37-30 W-L record in the playoffs. Their 30 playoff appearances is #2 in any classification. Dowling has also tied Valley in the number of consecutive trips going to playoffs. Dowling made the playoffs 17 years in a row beginning in 1985 and ending in 2002 when Dowling missed the playoffs. Dowling Catholic won 36 consecutive games in the 1967 through 1971 graduating class seasons. Dowling won 64 consecutive Metro conference games, a streak lasting from 1968 to 1977. In addition to the 64 metro games Dowling also won 57 consecutive conference games lasting from 1993 to 2002. |WDM, Valley is Dowling's primary rival. It began in 1968 when the schools joined the Des Moines Metro Conference. Dowling has 23 or higher quarterfinal finishes. Albert Smith has the school receiving record with 1,044 receiving yards and 15 Touchdowns in 1990. Rich Lowery has the school passing record with 2,105 passing yards in 1991. Grant Mayfield has the school rushing record with 2,049 yards in 2008 and 31 touchdowns.
| State 4-A Football Championship Appearances[15][16] | |||
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| Year | Result | Score | Opponent |
| 1972 | Runner-up (10-1) | 6-0 | Cedar Rapids Jefferson (11-0) |
| 1973 | Runner-up (10-1) | 37-32 | Davenport Central (10-1) |
| 1974 | Runner-up (9-2) | 14-10 | Davenport West (11-0) |
| 1976 | Runner-up (9-2) | 15-12 | Davenport Central (12-0) |
| 1987 | Runner-up (10-2) | 7-6 | Bettendorf (12-0) |
| 1995 | Runner-up (11-2) | 42-0 | Iowa City West (13-0) |
| 1998 | Runner-up (11-2) | 38-10 | Iowa City West (13-0) |
| 2000 | Champion (13-0) | 35-28 | Bettendorf (11-2) |
| 2001 | Champion (13-0) | 35-15 | Iowa City High (12-1) |
| 2010 | Champion (14-0) | 38-31(OT) | Iowa City High (13-1) |
| 2013 | Champion (14-0) | 44-13 | Cedar Rapids Xavier (12-2) |
Marching band
Band directors Steve Holland and Nick Hoover have led the Dowling Catholic Marching Band to many high placements in band competitions. At the Eden Prairie: Prairie Colors tournament on October 11, 2008 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Dowling received a first place overall, best drumline, and best winds in the class 2-A competition.
| 2008 Marching Competition Awards and Placement | |||
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| Location and Date | Awards | ||
| Iowa City High- October 4, 2008 | Best Drumline, Best Drum Majors, 2nd place | ||
| Cedar Rapids Jefferson- October 4, 2008 | Best Drumline, 3rd place | ||
| Eden Prairie, Minnesota- October 11, 2008 | Best Drumline, Best Winds, 1st place | ||
| Ankeny- October 18, 2008 | Best Drumline, 5th place | ||
Swimming
Head coach Mark Crouch has led the Boys' swimming team to championships for four years; 2000-2003. Dowling has 15 Top 8 Finishes in Boys Swimming. Head coach Dan Lake and J.V. coach Josh Otis coach girls J.V. and Varsity swimming. New Head Coach Nate Zittergruen lead the boys to become conference and district champions in 2010 and ended up second at the state meet.
Boy's Tennis
| 2A-Boys State Tennis Championship Appearances | |||
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| Year | Team Titles/Player Titles/Notable Player Results | Opponent | Score |
| 1979 | 2A-Doubles (Bill Schuster-Jim Joerger) Semi-Finals | Bettendorf | 7-6, 4-6, 4-6 |
| 1992 | 2A-Team Title | Cedar Rapids, Kennedy | 5-3 |
| 1992 | 2A-Doubles (Nate Barber-Jeff Yurgae) Semi-Finals | Dubuque, Senior | 3-6, 4-6 |
| 1993 | 2A-Doubles (Eric Rand-Paul Cownie) Semi-Finals | Waterloo, West | 4-6, 2-6 |
| 1994 | 2A-Doubles (Nate Barber-Paul Cownie) Semi-Finals | Sioux City, North | 4-6, 3-6 |
| 1997 | 2A-Doubles (Justin Olson-Parker Hamilton) Semi-Finals | Linn-Mar, Marion | 5-7, 4-6 |
| 1998 | 2A-Doubles (Parker Hamilton-Justin Olson) Runner-Up | Urbandale | 6-4, 6-7, 6-7 |
| 1998 | 2A-Singles (Pete Cownie) Runner-Up | Linn Mar, Marion | 4-6, 2-6 |
| 1999 | 2A-Singles (Pete Cownie) Title | Valley | 7-5, 6-4 |
| 2000 | 2A-Singles (Jon Hoak) Title | Cedar Rapids, Washington | 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 |
| 2001 | 2A-Doubles (Jon Swanson-Charlie Smith) Title | Burlington | 6-1, 6-1 |
| 2001 | 2A-Team Title | Dubuque, Senior | 5-3 |
| 2002 | 2A-Singles ( Jon Swanson) Semi-Finals | Davenport Central | 6-3, 2-6, 3-6 |
| 2009 | 2A-Singles (Elliot Baker) Runner-Up | DM Roosevelt | 0-6, 1-6 |
| 2010 | 2A-Doubles (Anthony Forcucci-Elliot Baker) Semi-Finals | Cedar Rapids, Washington | 6-7, 6-3, 4-6 |
| 2011 | 2A-Singles (Elliot Baker) Title | DM Roosevelt | 6-0, 6-1 |
Dowling in team competition has made it to the Boy's State of Iowa Tennis Team Championship Tournament seven times in 1990, 1991, 1992, 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2002. In the first noteworthy historical appearance of Dowling Catholic Boy's Tennis Program since the State Tournament was started in 1929 happened in The 1979 Boy's State of Iowa Tennis Championship Tournament where the 2-A doubles team of Bill Schuster-Jim Joerger of Dowling surprisingly advanced to the semi-finals of the 1979 Boy's State Doubles Championship Tournament losing to The Boy's State of Iowa Championship Tennis Team from Bettendorf High School. It was the first time a Dowling Catholic High School Tennis Player ever placed in Singles or Doubles competition in the Boy's State of Iowa High School Tennis Championship Tournament in 50 years.
Wrestling
Dowling's current coach is Jon Garvin, who has been at Dowling Catholic since. Former coach Bob Darrah (340-17-2) has the state top percentage in dual meets (of those with more than 300 meets) with a .949 average.[citation needed] Dowling holds the record for most dual meet wins in a row with 138 won between Jan. 25, 1986-Jan. 4, 1992.[citation needed]
Dowling has Won State Dual Wrestling Championships in 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1992
Dowling has been the State Dual Wrestling Runner-up in 1993
Dowling has Won the State Traditional Wrestling Championship in 1975, 1978, 1984, 1988, 1990, and 1991
Dowling has been State Runner-up Traditional Tournament in 1977, 1981, 1985, 1987, and 1989
Dowling has placed Third at the State Traditional Tournament in 1979, 1992
State Champions:
Scott Killings 1975
Dave Schreck 1975
Perry Hummel 1977-1978
Brian Neal 1977
John Campana 1978
Bob Hallman 1979
Rick DeBartolo 1980-1981
Jeff Carter 1981
Matt Egeland 1981
Mike Guthrie 1983
Chris Bazzocco 1984
Ken Lewton 1985
Tim Anderson 1987-1988
Jeff Theiler 1988-1989-1990
Curtis White 1988
Curt Engler 1988
Cory Manning 1989
Brad Henry 1989
Jason Jewett 1990
Joe Piazza 1990
Mark Fox 1991
Chris Coppola 1992
Matt Mulvihill 1993
Steve Blackford 1995-1996
Micah Daggy 1996
MacJohn Daggy 1997
| State Wrestling Team Championships | |||
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| Year | Team Score | ||
| 1975 | 46.5 | ||
| 1978 | 94.5 | ||
| 1984 | 115 | ||
| 1988 | 124.5 | ||
| 1990 | 109.5 | ||
| 1991 | 91 | ||
Dowling has 13 Top 3 or higher finishes at the State Traditional Tournament
Dowling has had 7 Top 2 or Higher finishes at the State Dual Tournament
Speech and debate
Recent Victories: In the 2010-2011 debate season, the speech and debate team competed for an IHSSA dual-state championship in Policy Debate (A close-out round between the team of Joseph Nelson and Simon Sheaff and the team of Shannon McCarthy and Sean Duff).
At the IHSFL Speech and Debate State Tournament, Dowling Catholic had champions in Duo Interpretation and Oral Interpretation and broke six policy teams to the octo-final round.
At the 2012 National Forensic League National Tournament, juniors Simon Sheaff and Jon Langel were awarded 5th in the country in Policy Debate. Seniors Joseph Nelson (awarded 8th speaker in the nation in Policy Debate) and Sean Duff helped their teammates win Dowling Catholic a Debate School of Excellence award. Kylie Caliguri broke to the quarter final round in Original Oratory, placing in the top 30 in the nation as a junior.
At the 2013 NFL Nationals, Jon Langel and Simon Sheaff received 10th place. Jon Langel was also awarded the 2nd speaker award.
History: The Speech and Debate team is historically the most successful team of the school, winning both a Debate School of Excellence and the Overall School of Excellence in 2003, one individual national championship (Spencer McCurnnin, Humorous Interpretation in 2006), third place in Policy Debate in 2002 (Justin Hingtgen and Ross Schoofs) and having a two-time national finalist in Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking (Brian Garfield 1999, 2000). Founded by Father John Acrea, the team recently attended its 30th NFL National Tournament.
The team is coached primarily by 3 Diamond Head Coach and Emcee of the National Forensic League Timothy Sheaff with Alex Baranosky and Justin Hingtgen.
Famous alumni
- Michael Annett, professional NASCAR driver
- Jerry Groom (class of 1950), College Football Hall of Fame member offensive lineman[17]
- Bobby Hansen, Former University of Iowa Hawkeye, Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls basketball player.[18]
- Bob Harlan, Former Green Bay Packers President
- Tom Harkin, United States Senator (Iowa)[19]
- Michael Hawke, professional Darts thrower in the World Darts Federation
- Matt Macri, MLB 3rd baseman for the Minnesota Twins
- Mike Mahoney, former MLB catcher for the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals
- Scott Pose, 1985 Major League Baseball Player Florida Marlins, New York Yankees, Kansas City Royals
- Tyson Smith, linebacker for the Iowa Barnstormers
- Ross Verba, former NFL lineman for the Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns
- Peter Rough, editor of George W. Bush's memoir, Decision Points
- Joel Dickinson, Billboard charting producer and remixer for artists including Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper and Junior Vasquez
- Fred L. Turner, CEO of McDonalds
References
- ^ Sioux Valley News, Aug 5, 1885, page 2
- ^ Des Moines Daily News, Sept 7, 1918;page 1
- ^ U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools Program: Schools Recognized 2003 through 2006 (PDF), United States Department of Education. Accessed May 11, 2006.
- ^ CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department, Journal Inquirer, November 16, 2006. "The Blue Ribbon award is given only to schools that reach the top 10 percent of their state's testing scores over several years or show significant gains in student achievement. It is considered the highest honor a school can achieve."
- ^ Viers Mill School Wins Blue Ribbon; School Scored High on Statewide Test; The Washington Post. September 29, 2005 "For their accomplishments, all three schools this month earned the status of Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor the U.S. Education Department can bestow upon a school."
- ^ STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME RECORDS- Baseball, Iowa High School Athletic Association. Accessed February 18, 2008.
- ^ SUMMER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS - Baseball, Iowa High School Athletic Association. Accessed February 18, 2008.
- ^ "IHSAA Basketball Champtionship Game Results through 2013" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
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- ^ http://www.iatfcc.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=29
- ^ "2013 Cros Country Stat Book" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
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- ^ Jerry "Boomer" Groom, College Football Hall of Fame Accessed February 19, 2008.
- ^ Peterson, Randy Bobby Hansen, Des Moines, 1999, Des Moines Register, July 25, 1999. Accessed February 19, 2008. "Graduated from West Des Moines Dowling High School in 1979, graduated University of Iowa in 1983."
- ^ Miller, Judith. "Tom Harkin's Old-Time Religion", The New York Times, February 9, 1992. Accessed November 6, 2007. "After his mother died, Harkin, an altar boy, went to Dowling Catholic High School in Des Moines and won a Navy R.O.T.C. scholarship to college."
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