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Bracelets from the Unravel Pediatric Cancer nonprofit help support the cause.
Digging for Gold
The future is here, and it is being held in the palm of artificial intelligences hand.
The Heart of the Matter: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Education
Being kind to yourself is just as important as being kind to others.
Learning to be Kind to Your Mind
Food items available in the Maroon Market.
A Maroon Difference
The people we see every day are sometimes taken for granted, but we should appreciate all they do for us.
Part 2: Behind the Scenes of DCHS
Mrs. Smith in her office, ready to chat with students [A. Cleghorn]
Mrs. Smith – What Can’t She Do?
Mrs. Umstead works at her computer during one of her classes.
A Few Faculty Facts about First Year at Dowling
Barrios shows off his famous smile. [J. Umstead]
A Dowling Treasure
The Voice of the Maroons
The Voice of the Maroons
How often do high school students deal with stress? Turns out, quite often.
Dealing With Burnout (with Spanish translation)
High School Coming To An End: The Class of 2023 Looks Back At Memories
High School Coming To An End: The Class of 2023 Looks Back At Memories
A day at school without our phones was not easy, but it was very rewarding.
A Happy Accident
AP Classes - An Added Load of Stress?
AP Classes – An Added Load of Stress?
Welcoming New Maroons
Welcoming New Maroons
Taylor Swift sings on stage with her guitar in hand.
In the Swiftie Era
The College Conundrum
A spread of the delicious food at Terra Cafe includes brigadeiros docinhos, sausage and cheese sfihas, coxinhas, guaraná, and pao de quiejo. (Ella Johnson)
Beijos para Terra Café
Coffee paper cup on wood table in coffee cafe.
Pumpkin Spice is Nice… Everywhere
Bracelets from the Unravel Pediatric Cancer nonprofit help support the cause.
Digging for Gold
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
Nick Pulliam getting the student section hyped up at a football game.
Nick Pulliam – Our Dowling Leprechaun
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
Leah Rhode (12) and Frerichs hug on senior night. [Anna Olsen]
Running the Course
Golf, Golf, and More Golf
Golf, Golf, and More Golf
Dowling Catholic Football Preview: A Special Look Into Jaxon Smolik’s Path to Commitment
Dowling Catholic Football Preview: A Special Look Into Jaxon Smolik’s Path to Commitment
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 summer of 2023 went to the sound of strong women including Barbie, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé.
Dear…,
Taylor Swift sings on stage with her guitar in hand.
In the Swiftie Era
The cast of Guys and Dolls brings the show to a close in the finale.
Dowling Rolls The Dice
Dowling Catholic High School class of 2022 graduates celebrate at the comencement ceremony at the Knapp Center [Des Moines Register].
Grad Party Season is Here!
Duran sells magic onstage.
Robby Duran Selling Magic On Stage
Fr. Acrea holding his special rosary of three beads. Each bead symbolizes one Hail Mary.
Dowling’s Beacon of Light
May Crowning
May Crowning
View of the Dowling Catholic Chapel from the choir loft balcony.
The Dowling Catholic Chapel: A Place for Peace
Dowling staff and students with the Terra Livre founder, staff, and camera crew [T. Clark]
Spreading Joy at Terra Livre
A view from the altar of the chapel.
Discover Dowling: The Chapel Addition
Breaking News
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The student news site of Dowling Catholic High School

The Dowling Catholic Post
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The Dowling Catholic Post
Mackenzie Branstad

Mackenzie Branstad, Staff Writer

Mackenzie Branstad is a junior at Dowling Catholic High School. She is involved in Best Buddies, Student Ambassadors, Super Cool Service Club, and Ut Fidem. She also runs cross country and plays tennis. Outside of school Mackenzie loves to hang out with her friends, shop, travel, and go on walks outside. Mackenzie's favorite color is blue and she has three younger sisters. Mackenzie is a newcomer to the Dowling Catholic Post and is so excited to be a part of the staff.

All content by Mackenzie Branstad
Taylor Swift sings on stage with her guitar in hand.

In the Swiftie Era

Mackenzie Branstad, Staff Writer
May 23, 2023
The 1994 girls tennis team.

You Know the Drill

Ella Johnson and Mackenzie Branstad
May 17, 2023
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
The Dowling Catholic Eco Club poses with moderator Deacon Heinrich.

Climate Crisis

Mackenzie Branstad, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Dowling yearbook of 1982/1983. Cover with words that begin with mar.

Fashion Flashback

Mackenzie Branstad, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023
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