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The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch

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The Dispatch

ALL ABOARD: Due to bus issues as of recent, students are seen boarding the bus to school upwards of 10 minutes late. Students are hoping they will be granted a spot as overcrowding has led people to be stranded.
Students impacted by bus delays and overcrowding
Eliza Williams, Dispatch Reporter • October 8, 2025

The final bell sounds at 4:35 p.m. on a Friday afternoon. Eager students move quickly through the hallways out to the bus stop in hopes of getting home to start the weekend as soon as possible. What awaits...

CHEER PRACTICE: Coach Hailey Scott watches intently as JV cheerleaders prepare for the upcoming football game. She is making sure their routines are all on count so that the team can put their best foot forward on the sidelines.
A New Chapter for Cheer
Zoe Stover, Dispatch Reporter • October 7, 2025

As the sun sets over Burger Stadium, Coach Hailey Scott guides the Bowie cheer team through their cheers as they perform at the football game. Bowie cheer has turned a new leaf this year as new leadership...

Issues arise as hall passes go high-tech
Marissa McGowan, Objective Executive Editor • October 6, 2025

Sitting in her class, she is fourth in the queue to use the bathroom. Her frustration grows as she knows students ahead of her are misusing the pass, some strolling the halls, others meeting with friends....

UNSTOPPABLE ENERGY: Frost loses himself in the rhythm, his focus intense as he drums with passion. Each strike is a reflection of the hard work and dedication to his music career.
Junior drummer snares the spotlight
Savannah Riggins, Feature Editor • June 5, 2025

Under the glow of stage lights and the roar of a crowd, three teenagers who met through a shared love of music and were molded in the rehearsal rooms of School of Rock, the band Requient isn’t just playing...

PAINTING FOR PERFECTION: Elena Zapiain paints her nails, fixing the small details for the finished product. Zapiain has been interested in nail art and design since she was in 5th grade.
Zapiain sparks creativity with nail art
Charlotte Schwarte, Feature Editor • May 26, 2025

The sharp smell of nail polish fills the air, as sophomore Elena Zapiain’s eyes glance over her materials. She steadies her hand before she glides a brush over one nail, the task almost meditative in...

IN STUDIO: Junior Nick Forrest sings in his office using his microphone. Forrest’s music is currently only streaming on SoundCloud but he does plan on moving to Spotify eventually.
Junior’s lifelong love of music leads to launch of lyrics
Eliza Williams, Dispatch Reporter • May 20, 2025

Stepping in the recording studio, a beat is playing, the sound of drums echoing through the room. Junior Nick Forrest sits before a laptop, reading the lyrics he’s written. Carefully looking them over,...

CELEBRATING THE W: Senior Clara Morgan celebrates with her team after scoring yet another point for the womens volleyball team. The Lady ‘Dawgs are striving for a successful playoff run.
Warm welcome for the new volleyball captains
Olivia Hunter, Dispatch Reporter • October 1, 2025

The ball flies over the net, and junior captain Lyla Rosas dives just in time to keep the rally going. At the same time, senior captain Clara Morgan is already calling out instructions to move into position....

ADVANCING THE FIELD: Her feet racing, Ava Grosso remains concentrated on the ball as she dribbles throughout the field. Commanding each contact with purpose, she creates with the ultimate goal of pushing the ball forward.
Ava Grosso named Co-Offensive player of the year
Sydney Murphy, Sports Editor • June 2, 2025

The clock ticks down to the last seconds as senior Ava Grosso breaks through the defense and fires a rocket into the back of the net. The crowd erupts in applause as her teammates pour onto the field to...

OFF THE BLOCKS: Junior sprinter Owen Langdon bursts out of the blocks during practice. Langdon focuses on a strong launch to give him a good start in his races.
Bowie track star attended the Texas state meet
Michael Vienneau, Sports Editor • May 20, 2025

With fierce competition surrounding him, senior track star Owen Langdon stood out in the loaded Texas 6A state track meet. Langdon competed in both the 300m and 110m hurdles. Each event contained 11 other...

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The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Review
Kona Badgley-Finan, Dispatch Reporter • October 9, 2025

The third and final season of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” returned on Prime video July 16 of this year. The episodes were dropped weekly on Wednesdays, and the finale of the show aired on September...

New Flavors of Fall
New Flavors of Fall
Capri Wyatt, Dispatch Reporter • October 8, 2025

  ​​ Who needs summer lake days or cozy winter nights when the pumpkin spice latte can bring an entire town to life with just one sip? Each year, beginning in mid-August, pumpkin-flavored drinks...

Statehouse to Schoolhouse
Statehouse to Schoolhouse
Elizabeth Yowell, Print Editor-in-Chief • October 7, 2025

BRIGHTER THAN NEON: Spirit leader Easton Lewis cheers for his fellow Bulldawgs’ on the field and encourages his peers to light up the stands with neon decoration and vibrant energy. It was a Thursday night game, but the student section was still full of students sporting neon colors and lots of school pride.
Spirit team corrals energy
Alice Goss, Entertainment Editor • October 9, 2025

A whistle rings through the dense air, the players’ feet dig into the moist turf, and screams erupt in the stands. The student section is filled to the brim and the entire student body chants out synchronized...

Art by: Sophia Shaw
K-pop Demon Hunters Review
Sophia Shaw, Dispatch Reporter • September 30, 2025

Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, these three animated K-pop idols have taken the world by storm. From the hit soundtrack to the beautifully written story, this movie is sure to go down as one of the best in recent...

The Silver Stars step into the spotlight
The Silver Stars step into the spotlight
Isadora Parra, Photo Essay Editor • August 19, 2025

Dancers whirl across the stage in bright costumes, their faces beaming with excitement as music rushes through the auditorium for a night filled with energy, rhythm, and joy. Since late October, the Bowie...

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