As of October 10, 2025,
we have raised
$36,021,882
from the generosity of
185 donors.
$36,021,882
from the generosity of
185 donors.
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Campaign Chairs
With gratitude, we share the good news of our campaign leadership. Our Campaign Chairs represent the best of us – they were transformed by their Dowling Catholic experience and are passionate about ensuring a successful future for our school.Peter ‘99 & Mary CownieKristin ‘95 & Seth HallShelley ‘77 & Scott Ririe -
Cornerstone Chairs
We also honor those who have shaped our tradition of excellence and have Faith in Our Future.Cornerstone ChairsJim ‘62 & Patty ‘62 CownieKyle & Sharon KrauseSteve & Cathy LacyDoug* & Debbie Reichardt
*deceased -
Honorary Chairs
We also honor those who have shaped our tradition of excellence and have Faith in Our Future.Honorary ChairsDr. Jerry & Pat DeeganMsgr. Michael Hess ‘63Most Rev. William M. Joensen -
Campaign Champions
We also honor those who have shaped our tradition of excellence and have Faith in Our Future.Campaign ChampionsJennie Baranczyk ‘00Caitlin Clark ‘20Amara Darboh ‘12Matt Haack ‘13Jake Hummel ‘17Bob ‘58 & Adelaide NizziFrank & Linda SchweizerKarissa Schweizer ‘14 -
Campaign Cabinet
Nick ‘02 and Amber Blyth
Chris Coleman ‘83
Steve ‘72 and Mary Beth Craig
Rick ‘81and Rita DeBartolo
Stephanie ‘85 and Paul Drey
Mike Egan ‘72
Tony and Michelle Foth
Miquel and Jason Hadsall
Steve ‘87 and Sara Heddinger
Joel ‘04 and Jessica Hull
Jake ‘04 and Kate Ketzner
Joe ‘80 and Kara Pollpeter
Mike ‘94 and Leighton Richards
Mark Rupprecht
Jill and Nick Ryan
Mark and Marcia Schaul
Marty and Jolea Schwager
Molly and John Sweetman
Tess and Matt Trump
Katie ‘88 and Don Wengert -
Campaign Committee
Eduardo and Tessy AntezanoKathy BagbyHolly BevanDave ‘90 and Grace ’95 BrickRick Cacciatore ‘75Bob Carber and Terri VaughanBlake Clark ‘18Wes and Kari CoolingTim and Beth CoonanJoe ‘96 and Holly CoppolaSpencer and Stephanie CoxJeff Craig ‘04Mark and Jacque CrouchSteve DeVenneyTim FlatteryAlex Gass ‘07John ‘94 and Amanda GraskMatt and Holly HarndenBill Havekost and Eileen WixtedMax ‘05 and Erica ‘05 HolmesNick and Sue HonkampJohn ‘87 and Cindy HurleyKrista and Andy JepsonTony and Andrea KlemmJenny ‘88 and Dave LorbieckiRon ‘67 and Marilyn MarrKate and Doug MassopJohn ‘86 and Terri McIlhonVern Rash '73 and Diane NguyenJohn ‘85 and Jowanka RendaChris and Megan RotertTim ‘99 and Lindsey RypmaDan ‘88 and Maureen ’84 SchaeferPaul Schlueter and Gina ValentineKevin ‘01 and Amie ShiresMaggie and Marc ShonkaJeff Stange and Kathleen Till StangeMark Stanley and Mary Ellen Pratt-StanleyJason ‘99 and Susie SullivanJackson Teeling ‘09Paul ‘07 and Rachel ‘09 WamplerAlison ‘00 and Mark WeisheiplGreg and Renee Wuest
The Honoring Our History, Faith in Our Future campaign theme celebrates those who have paved the way for us today, as we now prepare for future generations of Maroons. Our tradition of excellence started with St. Joseph Academy and Dowling High School and took on new heights from Buffalo Road more than 50 years ago. This campaign will position us to continue providing the best Dowling Catholic experience for the next 50 years.
With a campaign goal of $76 million, Dowling Catholic is undertaking a historic effort to ensure our facilities keep pace with a growing student body while continuing to provide an exceptional learning environment. Focused on long-overdue improvements, the campaign will modernize many of the school’s oldest facilities. Planned projects include:
- A new student union providing comfortable spaces to study, meet and socialize
- A secure main entrance and relocated attendance office to enhance campus safety
- Expanded parking with over 100 new spots and an additional 17th Street entrance/exit
- Renovated kitchen and dining area with after-school snack options
- Additional practice and competition spaces, including three new courts, an indoor fitness track, and four new locker rooms
- Expanded seating for school Masses, pep rallies, and other events
- A storm shelter that doubles as an auxiliary athletic court
Our school’s mission is vital—preparing Leaders for Life, Centered on Christ. Facilities are a tool for that mission, and these updates will allow us to continue providing an exceptional learning environment for students for the next 50 years.
