The Catholic Morning Show

Dowling Catholic's 65th Pancake Breakfast – Elyse Risovi – 10/20/2026

Episode Summary

Dowling Catholic senior Elyse Risovi of the Student Philanthropy Council invites everyone to the 65th annual Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, October 25, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Proceeds support student clubs and activities, and those clubs will be on hand to share their work.

Episode Notes

Bo Bonner talks with Elyse Risovi, a Dowling Catholic High School senior and member of the Student Philanthropy Council who serves on this year's Pancake Breakfast committee.

Elyse discusses:

• What the Pancake Breakfast is and how ticket sales support Dowling Catholic clubs and activities
• Her four years helping with the event, including last year dressed as a pancake
• How much work goes on behind the scenes, and how the Student Philanthropy Council promotes it through homeroom presentations
• What's on the menu: around 5,000 pancakes, plus sausage, fruit, and more
• Her senior year as a student ambassador and cross country runner

65th Annual Dowling Catholic Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 8 a.m. to noon, Varied Industries Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds. Tickets are available on the Dowling Catholic website.

Resources:

• Pancake Breakfast tickets

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