Danny Pierick is a junior at Dowling Catholic High School. He is involved in soccer, track, mock trial, speech, academic decathlon, Ut Fidem, and students for life. When he isn't at school, Danny enjoys volunteering at his church and spending time with his family.
![Ava Vaske smiles into the camera before her cancer diagnosis.
[Photo Courtesy The Des Moines Register]](https://dowlingcatholicpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ava.webp)
![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]](https://dowlingcatholicpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ofrenda-927x1200.jpg)
