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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
  • September 29HOCO week is here! Dance is on Oct. 7!
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  • September 1Fall Play "Puffs" is Oct. 26-28!
  • August 31Submit senior photos by Dec. 1 to [email protected]
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Ruby Leman

Ruby Leman, Staff Writer

Ruby Leman is currently a sophomore at Dowling Catholic. Ruby is involved in Show Choir, Ut Fidem, and varsity track. In her free time, Ruby enjoys reading, spending time with her little siblings, and listening to music. Her favorite musician is Taylor Swift and her favorite movie is Clueless. This is Ruby’s first year in the Dowling Catholic Post, and she is very excited to be part of it!

All content by Ruby Leman
A view of the blue oval at the Drake Relays 2023 during an officials break

Beginnings of the Blue Oval

Ruby Leman, Staff Writer
May 23, 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
Mrs. Umstead works at her computer during one of her classes.

A Few Faculty Facts about First Year at Dowling

Ruby Leman, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023

The Road Home

Ruby Leman, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023
First official practice of the season for DCHS Girls Track.

Running Toward Greatness

Ruby Leman, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
The dancers bring the show to a close with a final pose.

The Many Dimensions of Dowling Catholic Show Choir

Ruby Leman, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023
The minutes tick down before the early morning workout gets everyone moving.

Run For Your Life

Ruby Leman, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023
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