Congratulations......
To our 2007 "Distinguished Alumni of the Year", Joe Fatino, of the class of 1956.
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About our fallen grads in the Vietnam War:
John Dewey Killen III graduated from St. Joseph`s in 1962. Here is his Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall info:
JOHN DEWEY KILLEN III
LCPL - E3 - Marine Corps - Regular
Length of service 1 years
His tour began on Jun 30, 1967
Casualty was on Jun 30, 1967
In THUA THIEN, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, HELICOPTER - NONCREW
AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND
Body was not recovered
Panel 22E - Line 88
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Kermit C. Peterson, Jr. graduated from St. Joseph`s in 1963. Here is his Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall info:
KERMIT C PETERSON JR
PFC - E3 - Army - Selective Service
199th Light Infantry Brigade
Length of service 0 years
His tour began on Feb 14, 1968
Casualty was on Aug 14, 1968
In GIA DINH, SOUTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died of wounds, GROUND CASUALTY
BURNS
Body was recovered
Panel 48W - Line 14
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Congratulations......
To the 2006 Dowling Catholic Valedictorian Allison Showalter...
she`s a 2002 St. Joe`s grad. Here`s the link to her Altoona Herald article:
Allison Showalter
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To 1972 grad Charlene (Formaro) Bowen & her mother Clara Formaro - they were awarded blue ribbons for a 1st place finish in the Mother-Daughter Look Alike Contest at the Iowa State Fair.
To 1979 grad Cathy (Capps) Robey - she won a blue ribbon for her pecan pie at the Fair.
To 2004 St. Joe`s grad Kristen Marshall - she`s a member of the Dowling Catholic softball team & was named Academic All-Conference.
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At the Dowling Catholic High School Scholastic Achievement Ceremony on April 25th, 6 St. Joseph School alums were recognized.
2003 St. Joseph graduate Kaitlin Showalter was inducted into the National Honor Society.
2002 St. Joseph graduates Zac Holland, Megan Malone, & Sam Konchar were each presented an Academic Letter.
2002 St. Joseph graduates Emily Heger & Allison Showalter were each presented with an Academic Letter, an Excellence Medal, & Dowling`s highest academic award, the Aquinas Key.
Allison is ranked #1 academically in this year`s graduating class, is a recipient of the Governor`s Scholar Award, & was recently named Kiwanian of the Year.
Rare for two St. Joe`s grads to receive the Aquinas Key the same year - congratulations Emily & Allison!!!
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...to 1999 grad Lisa Blink.
Lisa was inducted into the Loras Alpha Chapter of Delta Epsilon Sigma at Loras College in Dubuque.
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CONGRATULATIONS !!
During Catholic Schools Week on Sunday, January 29, 2006 , at the 10 a.m. Mass, our new "Distinguished Alumni of the Year" was presented with her award. This year`s recipient is Charlene (Formaro) Bowen, of the class of 1972.
Pictured left to right: Tom Bowen (Charlene`s husband); son Dennis (2004 St. Joe`s grad); daughter Marie (1999 grad); mother Clara Formaro; Charlene; St. Joseph Principal Phyllis Konchar; Charlene`s cousin Mary Lou Clemons (a 1950 grad & previous award recipient).
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2005 St. Joseph "Distinguished Alumni"
The 2005 St. Joseph "Distinguished Alumni" award honoree was Dodie (Engel) Bauman (above right, with Mrs. Konchar), of the class of 1968. At the award ceremony, Dodie gave the following speech to our students:
I am honored to accept this year’s Distinguished Alumni award, and I do so on behalf of all past and future alumni of St. Joseph’s School, each of whom is distinguished in his or her unique way.
As we begin Catholic Education Week, and as a product of 12 years’ of Catholic Education, I have been asked to say a few words about what Catholic education means to me.
First, I must thank the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, who taught at St. Joseph’s while I was a student. They instilled in me the love of the rich tradition of the sacred music of the Church.
In second grade, Sr. Benedict introduced me to the wonder and mystery of Gregorian Chant as a member of her "neophyte" choir. A few years later, in May 1968, Sr. Doris finally caved to my incessant pleadings to play the organ. She reluctantly agreed, allowing me to play under the tutelage of Mary Eaton, who was parish organist at that time. I am privileged to have served you, the parish of St. Joseph’s, as organist for these nearly 37 years.
To paraphrase the great 20th century poet and philosopher, Kahlil Gibran – a teacher cannot reveal anything that does not already lie half-asleep within the dawning of one’s own knowledge. And a wise person will not simply share his own wisdom with his student, but rather will lead the student to the threshold of her own mind.
That’s what Catholic education means to me … the unveiling of God-given talents and abilities that lie deep within each of us, and the opportunity to be led to the very brink of our intellects.
- Catholic education taught me loyalty, faithfulness, dedication, curiosity, commitment, spirituality, service, the dignity of human life, trustworthiness, respect, integrity and humility.
- Catholic education provides the very foundation upon which all learning can be achieved – that through God, ALL things are possible.
- Catholic education develops character, instills discipline, creates desire for life-long learning and introspection, and sets our hearts on the greater gifts…to do what Jesus would do, to be of service to one another and to constantly strive for our eternal reward.
In closing, to parody a very popular societal message….
When considering Catholic education:
Book fees - $45
Uniforms - $160
Tuition - $1800 and up
Catholic Education – Priceless!
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