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The 3-part docuseries about Piper Rockelle and Tiffany Smith released by Netflix.
Piper Rockelle and the Shadows of Stardom: Inside the Netflix Docuseries “Bad Influence”
Cafeteria trashcans being emptied halfway through lunch.
A Disposable Dilemma
Millie Bobby Brown's addresses fans and critics alike, amassing over 5.4 million views on the Instagram video.
The Expectation for Celebrities to Stay Young
Dow Jones Industrial Average tanked following President Trump's tariff announcement.
Tariff War: A Fail for the US Economy?
From former recession hits to today's top qualifiers, pop music is evolving.
Recession Music Revival: Is Pop Bringing Back the Party in Tough Times?
Mr. Bradley Wilson poses in the DCHS choir room after one of his first jazz choir rehearsals.
Teacher Feature:
Victoria smiles for her senior photos.
Senior Spotlight: Victoria Bakros
Ms. Allie Pauly's first staff photo at Dowling!
Teacher Feature:
Luis Marquez-Sedano's senior picture (Courtesy of Mrs. Umstead)
Student Spotlight: Luis Marquez-Sedano
Steven Gutierrez-Suazo senior picture
Student Spotlight: Steven Gutierezz
Eva smiles in front of a brick wall in Savannah, Georgia.
Senior Spotlight: Eva Graziano
The DCHS volleyball team does their pregame hype cheer.
Hot Start for the Dowling Volleyball Squad
Ella Larson (12) and Lily Carfrae (12) fist bump after a successful point scored.
Turning Leaves and Tennis Lessons
Senior Spotlight: Ryan Bobo
Senior Spotlight: Ryan Bobo
Me as I open the ESPN Fantasy app getting ready to pick what players I want to put in for the week.
Trying to Predict the Unpredictable
The DCHS volleyball team does their pregame hype cheer.
Hot Start for the Dowling Volleyball Squad
Senior Spotlight: Ryan Bobo
Senior Spotlight: Ryan Bobo
Father Andrew, Father Acrea, Father Downey, and Father Flood stand on the sideline at a football game.
Football for the Fathers
Anne Grant smiles during her commitment photoshoot, repping ISU's red and gold.
Cyclone in the Making
Abby Wilcox poses for her announcement post to the University of South Dakota.
Go Yotes!
Aresnal and French National Team legend, Thierry Henry doing his iconic corner flag celebration (The US Sun)
Soccer: Universal Language that Connects the World
A view of the blue oval at the Drake Relays 2023 during an officials' break
Beginnings of the Blue Oval
The 1994 girls tennis team.
You Know the Drill
Fisher tees off at one of the first golf meets of the season (R. Gray)
Pilar Fisher Says Goodbye to Golf
The one way loop through Dowling creating a backed up exit each afternoon.
High School Seniors Speak Out: The Privileges They’re Waiting For
Fallin and Lenarduzzi join two employees on a jobsite in Omaha.
Teenage Terrazzo
Outside of the 600's hallway where you can grab a retreat form to sign up.
Diving Deep into your Faith
The Maroons light up the stadium at the DCG game.
Kicking Off the New Year
Luis Marquez-Sedano's senior picture (Courtesy of Mrs. Umstead)
Student Spotlight: Luis Marquez-Sedano
Around Town: The Picker Knows
Around Town: The Picker Knows
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Southeast Polk Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Southeast Polk Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Waukee Northwest Volleyball Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Waukee Northwest Volleyball Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Roosevelt Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Roosevelt Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Waukee Northwest Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Waukee Northwest Football Game
Journalism Period 7 Broadcasts
Journalism Period 2 Broadcasts
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Southeast Polk Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Southeast Polk Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Waukee Northwest Volleyball Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Waukee Northwest Volleyball Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Roosevelt Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Roosevelt Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Waukee Northwest Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Waukee Northwest Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Ankeny Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Ankeny Football Game
AI And The Harm on the Art Community
AI And The Harm on the Art Community
The cover image of one of Lauren Riihimaki's latest YouTube videos.
“the art of starting over”
Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) and his father (Stephen Graham)
“Adolescence:” The Corrupted Youth
The 3-part docuseries about Piper Rockelle and Tiffany Smith released by Netflix.
Piper Rockelle and the Shadows of Stardom: Inside the Netflix Docuseries “Bad Influence”
A view into Cosanti's gallery
Earth, Art, and Ambition: Visiting Cosanti
A young Fr. Acrea smiles early on in his long career as a priest. (photo courtesy of Colin Gargano).
Remembering the Light Who Stood in the Chapel
Outside of the 600's hallway where you can grab a retreat form to sign up.
Diving Deep into your Faith
Father Flood celebrates communion at Coach V's wedding ceremony this past summer in Des Moines, Iowa.
Brothers for Life
2024 Bishop's Celebration of Catholic Schools
2024 Bishop’s Celebration of Catholic Schools
Father Andrew, Father Acrea, Father Downey, and Father Flood stand on the sideline at a football game.
Football for the Fathers
  • September 11HOCO Assembly Friday, 9/26
  • September 3HOCO is Sept. 27
  • September 3Get out and support our fall sports and activities!
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The Dowling Catholic Post
The student news site of Dowling Catholic High School

The Dowling Catholic Post
Alaina Cleghorn

Alaina Cleghorn, Staff Writer

Alaina Cleghorn is a junior at Dowling Catholic. She plays on the JV volleyball team and is involved in Ut Fidem and Students for Life. In her free time, she likes to paint, travel, and spend time with friends and family. She loves animals, especially her 8-year-old Cavapoo named Maisy.

All content by Alaina Cleghorn
Mrs. Smith in her office, ready to chat with students [A. Cleghorn]

Mrs. Smith – What Can’t She Do?

Alaina Cleghorn and Mackenzie Branstad
May 11, 2023
A day at school without our phones was not easy, but it was very rewarding.

A Happy Accident

Ella Johnson, Alaina Cleghorn, Mackenzie Branstad, and Ruby Leman
April 4, 2023
Dowling staff and students with the Terra Livre founder, staff, and camera crew [T. Clark]

Spreading Joy at Terra Livre

Alaina Cleghorn and Mackenzie Branstad
March 31, 2023
Father Flood applies ashes to a student during Ash Wednesday Mass.

A Time of Preparation

Alaina Cleghorn, Staff Writer
March 22, 2023
Dowling Catholic students gather at the St. Thomas More Center in Panora.

Made for More

Alaina Cleghorn, Staff Writer
March 22, 2023
The group of Dowling travelers pose in front of a waterfall in Iceland.

Land of Fire and Ice

Alaina Cleghorn, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023
The group of DCHS students gather in front of the Washington Memorial.

Protecting the Preborn

Alaina Cleghorn, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023
Barrios shows off his famous smile. [J. Umstead]

A Dowling Treasure

Emily Ponxs, Alaina Cleghorn, and Averi Langin
November 9, 2022
Mr. Wisnieski, Ms. Power, and Ms. Magruder outside the chapel.

Ut Fidem – From A Coordinator’s Perspective

Alaina Cleghorn, Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
Mrs. Kirchhoff proudly holds up her favorite sign.

Stacking Them Up

Alaina Cleghorn, Staff Writer
October 26, 2022
AP Classes - An Added Load of Stress?

AP Classes – An Added Load of Stress?

Alaina Cleghorn, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022
The volleyball team gets ready for their game [J. Stewart]

Serving Up A Successful Season

Alaina Cleghorn, Staff Writer
September 29, 2022
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