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A satelite of Hurrican Milton as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane Season
On January 8, the first day of the Legislative session, hundreds of Iowa students gathered at the state capital to walkout against gun violence after the Perry High School shooting.
A Lingering Issue: Gun Violence in Schools
Ava Vaske smiles into the camera before her cancer diagnosis. [Photo Courtesy The Des Moines Register]
Giving Blood for Ava
Bonnie Bronson, events and community engagement manager at DCHS, poses with a giant stack of pancakes.
EAT PANCAKES
Anne Grant smiles during her commitment photoshoot, repping ISU's red and gold.
Cyclone in the Making
Pictured: Frank Allen's graduation picture from Dowling High School (1958)
End of An Era: The Greeter Says Goodbye
Maggie Smith in her iconic role as Professor McGonagall throughout the Harry Potter series.
Maggie and Me
Luke Tuang '25 third down from the left graduating with his buddies.
Soldier’s Saga
Father Flood celebrates communion at Coach V's wedding ceremony this past summer in Des Moines, Iowa.
Brothers for Life
Father Flood celebrating a successful backflip after breakdancing during a pep assembly.
Backflips and Big Faith
Mara Mead, Isa Colon-Alba, Elizabeth James, Franny Umstead, Lilian Schultheis, and Maddie Ricke attend a football game in their overalls.
Senior Style: Crafting Football Overalls with a Sentimental Flair
Father Andrew, Father Acrea, Father Downey, and Father Flood stand on the sideline at a football game.
Football for the Fathers
The Dowling Catholic girl's volleyball team celebrates a point after a long rally.
Through a Different Lens
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!
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!
Bracelets from the Unravel Pediatric Cancer nonprofit help support the cause.
Digging for Gold
Nick Pulliam getting the student section hyped up at a football game.
Nick Pulliam – Our Dowling Leprechaun
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
Various UGG styles found in Dowling classroom.
Trendy or Toxic?
Stopped to take a quick picture before finishing our day and heading home.
Summer Lessons
Mara Mead, Isa Colon-Alba, Elizabeth James, Franny Umstead, Lilian Schultheis, and Maddie Ricke attend a football game in their overalls.
Senior Style: Crafting Football Overalls with a Sentimental Flair
Two canoes out on the waters of Clear Lake filled with friends laughing and enjoying each other's company.
Finding Home: The Transformative Power of Summer Camp Experiences
How culpable are we for our own social media addictions?
Beyond Warnings
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
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Valley Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Valley Football Game
Journalism Period 7 Broadcasts
Journalism Period 7 Broadcasts
Journalism Period 2 Broadcasts
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
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Valley Football Game
PORTFOLIO BY STVN: Dowling vs. Valley Football Game
The Dowling Catholic girl's volleyball team celebrates a point after a long rally.
Through a Different Lens
Cover of Chappell Roan's Debut Album: The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.
The Midwest Princess
2014 Rewind
2014 Rewind
Schaefer on October 15, 2023 at AMC Theater in Johnston, Iowa for Taylor Swift The Eras Tour
Eras Tour Movie Review
The colorful fall brochure for the concert met the audience at the doors.
Dowling’s Fall Choir Concert: A Recap
The summer of 2023 went to the sound of strong women including Barbie, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé.
Dear…,
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
All are welcomed to admire the Dowling Catholic Ofrenda that will be on display in the Narthex for just over a month, starting October 24th. [Artwork by Carter Coppola]
Bigger Than Life Acts of Faith
Fr. Acrea holding his special rosary of three beads. Each bead symbolizes one Hail Mary.
Dowling’s Beacon of Light
  • October 21The 21st Annual DCHS Day of the Dead Ofrenda will be unveiled on Thursday, October 31st at 4 PM in the Narthex!
  • September 6Fall Play is October 24-26th! Get your tickets and support our Performing Arts department!
  • September 6Let's cheer on our Maroons at fall sports!
The student news site of Dowling Catholic High School

The Dowling Catholic Post
The student news site of Dowling Catholic High School

The Dowling Catholic Post
Becca Davila-Gay

Becca Davila-Gay, Staff Writer

Rebecca (Becca) Davila-Gay is a senior at Dowling Catholic this year and this is her second year writing for the newspaper. In school she is involved in band and several of its extracurriculars and National Honor Society. Outside of school she likes to indulge in her hobbies which include reading, writing, art, and spending time with her friends and family. In the future, Becca is wants to double major in English and Graphic Design at the University of Iowa.

All content by Becca Davila-Gay
Dowling senior band members pose for a picture after their final parent performance on August 18.

The Call to March

Becca Davila-Gay, Staff Writer
October 9, 2024

Journalism Period 7 Broadcasts

Becca Davila-Gay, Staff Writer
May 28, 2024

Journalism Period 2 Broadcasts

Becca Davila-Gay, Staff Writer
May 22, 2024
One of the houses decorated on Ashby Avenue for the Beaverdale Holiday Lights.

Around Town: Beaverdale Holiday Lights

Becca Davila-Gay, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023
The Dowling Catholic Post staff is shining this Christmas season!

Merry Christmas from the DCP!

Delaney Platt, Ella Johnson, Addi Schaefer, Becca Davila-Gay, Averi Langin, and Jenny Umstead
December 15, 2023
The crowd gathers for a live performance of Michael Jackson's "Thriller".

Around Town: Sherman Hill

Becca Davila-Gay, Staff Writer
November 6, 2023
The 2023 Dowling Roadie Team poses in front of their props. [Dowling Catholic High School Bands]

Behind the Vanguard: The Roadie Team

Becca Davila-Gay, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023
The colorful fall brochure for the concert met the audience at the doors.

Dowling’s Fall Choir Concert: A Recap

Becca Davila-Gay, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
The Vanguard gathers before the Pella Marching Dutch Invitational on September 23. [Dowling Catholic High School Bands]

The 2023 Dowling Catholic Vanguard

Becca Davila-Gay, Staff Writer
October 9, 2023
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