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Out of commission
Emerson Traugott February 28, 2024

Securing the lid back on the dry-erase marker, nutrition teacher Halle Whittington completes a message on the whiteboard outside her door. The sign is addressed to her fifth-period class, reminding them...

On January 25, 2024 the district appointed Matias Segura as the new superintendent of the Austin Independent School District.
New superintendent named by the district
Katie Grumet, Dispatch Reporter • February 28, 2024

On January 25, 2024, Superintendent Matias Segura was unanimously appointed as Austin Independent School District's (AISD) permanent superintendent. Segura had been serving as interim superintendent since...

In the new online PSAT and SATs, the time to complete the tests have been shortened, but both previously separate math sections are now combined and a built-in calculator is always available.
Students and staff prepare for College Board changes
Alec Morse, Dispatch Reporter • February 22, 2024

Testing is a vital part of education and is used to show that you understand the subject. Test scores are also used by colleges to choose who they accept. Because of this, streamlining the testing process...

HAND MADE CRAFTS: Sophomores Darby Kendrick (left) and Grace Hertel (right) fold, cut, and create valentines day boxes for the Brookdale Beckett Meadows assisted living home. The Assisted Living Club have been regularly meeting with residents and feel that their club has created a little family within the home.
Students raise residents spirits with Assisted Living Club
Charlotte Schwarte, Dispatch Reporter • March 8, 2024

People bustle around in a constant routine, as numbers are announced loudly. B12. I26. O67. Eyes dart from board to board, and students watch on. One last number is called, and cheers erupt from one side...

GETTING A STEAL: Freshman Daniella Williams attempts to steal the ball from the opposing guard. Daniella is one of two freshman on varsity.
Freshman twins making an impact on the court
Caroline Baxter, Dispatch Reporter • March 7, 2024

Driving the ball down the court, freshman Daniella Williams scans the court, searching for an open teammate. Williams handles the ball confidently, skillfully shielding the ball from her defender. Finally,...

HOT ONES: Assistant Principal Hector Munoz bites into a hot chicken wing during a Business Professionals of America fund raiser. Hot Ones was a fund raiser put on by BPA to raise funds for travel and competition expenses for the year.
Club to career pipelines run through Bowie
Asher Hagan, Executive Editor: Arts & Graphics • March 7, 2024

Sophomore Emily Sturzl stands tall as she accepts her award as a state semifinalist for junior prepared public speaking at the 95th Texas Future Farmers of America (FFA) Convention in Dallas, Texas. Sturzl...

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KICKING HARD: Freshman Kate Alexander swims the backstroke race. Alexander holds a personal best time of one minute and 46 seconds in the 100 meter backstroke.
Para-athlete swims for ‘Dawgs
Ben Tillisch, Executive Editor: Sports • March 18, 2024

As the starting pistol sounds, ringing across the water and echoing throughout the arena, freshman Kate Alexander explodes through the air, cutting the surface tension of the water like a knife. Swimming...

Teacher + Student Tennis Tournament returns for a second year
Teacher + Student Tennis Tournament returns for a second year
Austin Ikard, Alex Edwards, and Will Olenick March 1, 2024

The Teacher + Student Tennis Tournament made a comeback this year as the tennis team organized its second annual event. Doubles matches were played with tennis players partnering up with teachers in the...

The Dawgs ended up winning the tournament with a 7-0 win vs. McCallum, a 3-1 win vs. Westlake, and a 12-2 win vs. Austin High. This marks a successful start to the season for the Dawgs.
JV Dawgs Baseball dominate in district tournament
Caroline Baxter and Savannah Riggins March 1, 2024

Last Thursday, February 22, the JV Bowie boys baseball team kicked off their tournament here at Bowie. They got to play in front of packed stands filled with parents, students, and teachers. The Dawgs...

ALL EYES ON THE MUSIC: Choir teacher Aaron Bourgeois assists student with choir-led karaoke booth.
Bowie celebrates fine arts programs
Lucy Johnson, Entertainment Editor • March 4, 2024

As guitars are tuned and drums are tested, the cafeteria buzzes with student chatter. Students and teachers collaborated to put on the We Love Austin Music Showcase. Through collaboration amongst the fine...

RED WHITE AND TRUE: A group of joyful soldiers salutes as the spotlight gleams on their glittering outfits. Edward Bloom has defeated the blow dart adept enemy soldier. “Red white and true is my favorite number for sure, because there’s so many good attributes,”assistant director and actor Bubba Infante said. “The choreography, the song, and the costumes are just so amazing.”
Big Fish and even bigger talent
Elizabeth Yowell and Liberty Pittman March 1, 2024

The house lights dim and the stage comes alive in color, gradually, murmurs among the audience are replaced with the sound of the live orchestra. Curtain up, it’s show-time! On Jan. 19, Bowie’s Starlight...

Junior Russel Early plays a series of guitar riffs as practice. Early is mainly skilled with guitars, and focuses his musical talent on them.
Live Music Club lets student musicians connect
William Balke, Dispatch Reporter • February 15, 2024

As students rush out of their last class to head home, some students instead make their way to piano teacher Randy Cantu’s room to jam out. Cantu is the sponsor of the Live Music Club, which meets every...

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