1:00 PM
Reception & Ceremony
Small Gymnasium
Dessert, coffee and lemonade served
2:00 PM
All-School Homecoming Pep Assembly
Main Gymnasium
6:30 PM
Pre-Game Introduction
On-field Introduction of Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
7:00 PM
Homecoming
Varsity Football Game vs. Waukee
GOLF, SWIMMING, TRACK AND WRESTLING
During his time at Dowling Catholic, Dr. Bartels was a boys golf State Champion (1995) and
two-time state runner up (1994-1996). He was the Individual Conference Champion (1996) and
a member of the golf team placing first at state in 1996 and third in 1995 and 1997. Dr. Bartels
lettered in golf all four years, and also lettered in swimming, wrestling and track. He went on
to play golf at Wichita State University and Drake University. Dr. Bartels lives in Coeur d’Alene,
Idaho, with his wife Krista and is working as a Medical Oncologist at Summit Cancer Center.
FOOTBALL, WRESTLING, TRACK AND BASEBALL
Frank played on the first two undefeated DHS football teams in 1967 and 1968, beginning the
longest undefeated streak in school history. He was chosen as a team football captain in 1968,
and named First Team All-City Football and Fourth Team All-State Football (1967-68). Frank
was proud to play under his father, George Cordaro, DHS Athletic Director and Athletic Hall of
Famer. Frank was elected to class offices all four years, served on student council, and received
the Aquinas Key. “My Dowling years were the last and best years of my life with my dad,” said
Frank. “His unconditional love for me and his life of service to God, family, church and country
helped form me in the most profound ways. I am still a ‘True Believer,’ and like my dad,
I try to teach by example.”
Mark Crouch has coached boys and girls swimming for 40 years and 28 years respectively.
Crouch has coached 28 individual All-Americans, 22 relay All-Americans, 17 individual
State Champions, and 14 relay State Champions. Crouch was privileged to coach National
Swimmer of the Year Chris Eckerman; State Athlete of the Year Jonathan Fiepke; and 2016
Alumni Hall of Fame inductee Jimmy Sourbeer.
Under Coach Crouch DCHS swimmers have broken five state records, two of which remain
after 23 years. He is a three-time State Coach of the Year, and 18-time District Coach of
the Year. The boys hold a 229-28 record under Coach Crouch, and the girls 187-17. He has
coached 22 conference championship teams, 20 district championship teams, four state
championship teams, and 16 top five finishes at state. He has been married to Jacque for 39
years, and is the proud father of three and grandfather to three.
FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL AND TRACK
In 1955, Harold Faber received All-City honors for basketball and football. In 1956, he averaged 16.5
points per basketball game, and set the Des Moines Basketball All-City record for a single-game high
of 37 points. Harold was named to the All-State Basketball team in 1956 and 1957, was a member of
the 1957 Class-A State Championship basketball team, and played in 68 consecutive varsity basketball
games. In football, Harold had the best punting average in the city. In track and field, he placed first at
the Cardinal Relays during his first attempt at the football throw at 185’ 7”.
Harold attended UNI and Drake, and in 1959 married his high school sweetheart Theresa Swift. They
raised seven children, most of whom attended DHS. Harold had very strong faith in God, and his
daughter Lisa wrote that, “He was a hard working, amazing and compassionate individual with
strong Catholic and family values.”
SOFTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, TRACK AND CHEERLEADING
As a senior, Kylie started in 61 softball games, recorded six home runs, 11 doubles and 28
RBI’s. Kylie attended the University of Iowa, lettering in softball all four years. For the 2005
softball season, she was named to the NFCA Mideast All-Regional team, second team All
Big 10 selection, and appeared in 63 games. She also hit the game winning RBI double
against Nebraska in the NCAA Tournament. Some of Kylie’s other honors in softball include
two-time Elite All-State, third Team All-State, and 4-time All-Conference Selection. “We
worked hard, we played harder,” remarked Kylie about her time at Dowling. “I’ve never been
around a better group of women and staff EVER.”
FOOTBALL, WRESTLING AND TRACK COACH
Mike taught and coached at Dowling from 1977-1994. He was the freshman football coach
and varsity assistant from 1977-1993, varsity wrestling assistant and freshman coach from
1977-1994, and boys varsity assistant track coach from 1978-1985. During the years Mike
coached football, Dowling earned second place at State and numerous conference titles.
He helped coach Dowling Catholic wrestling to 11 state championship team titles, five state
runner up team titles, and coached numerous individual state champions and place winners.
Mike lives in Urbandale with his wife Kristy and their children Andy and Sarah.
SWIMMING
While at Dowling, Jimmy was a three-time team State Champion and runner up, and was an
individual State Champion in the 100 and 200 freestyle. Jimmy was the state record holder
in the 400 free relay from 2002-2015, a high school All-American Swimmer, first team Iowa
Boys State Swim Team, State All-Academic Swim team, Dowling Catholic Team Captain, and
was named the 2004 Dowling Student Athlete of the Year. Jimmy attended Northwestern
University and was a member of the Varsity swim team from 2004-2007. At Northwestern,
Jimmy was a team captain along with two Olympians, and his team placed 4th at the NCAA
Championship meet. Jimmy is currently living in Atlanta, Georgia, and is the Vice President
of Corporate Development at PGI.
SAVE THE DATE
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
October 30, 2016
This great Dowling Catholic tradition brings the
community together and raises money to support teachers
and staff in fulfilling classroom needs.
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
December 1, 2016
This event is the perfect place to celebrate
Christmas and the Dowling Catholic community.
ANNUAL AUCTION
February 25, 2017
Current Dowling Catholic parents and Alumni alike enjoy
a night of food, bidding and fun in the DCHS gym.