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The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch

The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch

On Sunday, November 10, 2024, Eight of the Dispatch’s Staff Members returned from the NSPA and JEA Fall national convention in Philadelphia Pennsylvania with lots of awards in hand. The Dispatch is a nationally ranked high school journalism program, and that was recognized at the convention.
Dispatch Editors and Staff bring home big awards
Isabella Verette, Editor-in-Chief • December 4, 2024

On Sunday, November 10, 2024, eight of the Dispatch’s Staff Members returned from the NSPA and JEA Fall national convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with lots of awards in hand. The Dispatch is...

TO NEVERLAND: During rehearsal for Peter Pan, director Madigan Pound leads her actors through warm-ups and a brief snack.
Buzzing bugs battle in Bowie
Gracie Ruland, Dispatch Reporter • December 2, 2024

Bug infestations have been a problem at Bowie for many years, and there has yet to be a reliable solution to fix this problem. These rampant insects are impacting students, teachers, and many other people...

Instagram launches teen accounts for youth audiences
Instagram launches teen accounts for youth audiences
Eliza Williams, Dispatch Reporter • November 25, 2024

Social media is an active part of teens' lives all around the world. It allows them to communicate with their friends and to make new ones, find what interests them, and learn about recent or upcoming...

POSED FOR SUCCESS: Standing in the Bowie hallway, Pelz holds two of his manufactured, but not yet released for sale, clothing pieces. He partners with a manufacturer oversees to produce his drawn designs into the physical items shown.
Sophomore stitches new clothing line
Charlotte Schwarte, Feature Editor • December 5, 2024

One hand on the paper to hold it steady, his pen winds around and around. A slash down, and then up, and then more marks are set next to it. As the logo begins to take shape, so does the dream in front...

LOVE FOR ART: Madeleine Vollmer holds in front of her face a drawing she illustrated. Vollmer has been creating and drawing since a young age and continues to express herself through it.
Years of admiration for art manifest into tattoo designs
Alice Goss, Dispatch Reporter • December 4, 2024

Sharpie in hand, mind running fast, Madeleine Vollmer quickly thinks of a design to etch onto her friend’s arm while they wait for their turn at the local summer swim meet. A simple task young Vollmer...

New Orchestra Director, David Jarrot, leads students in rehearsal for an upcoming concert.
David Jarrot strumms his way into the orchestra program
Sophia Dudich, Dispatch Reporter • November 20, 2024

Swiftly moving his hands conducting the orchestra, David Jarrot, the new Bowie orchestra teacher is excited to be a part of the program. With many years of orchestral experience under his belt, he has...

Powerlifting Club lifts up student athletes
Powerlifting Club lifts up student athletes
Sydney Murphy, Dispatch Reporter • November 21, 2024

With a deep breath, they position themselves under the bar, muscles tense, the bar is lifted into the air. Heavy breathing, slowly the bar rises and as soon as it reaches its peak, it slams loudly onto...

LEADING OUT THE PACK: Junior captain Jackson Lang carries out the flag as the ‘Dawgs take the field vs Dripping Springs. The ‘Dawgs narrowly lost the homecoming game 38-35.
Junior captain commands playoff run
Michael Viennaeu, Sports Editor • November 21, 2024

As the playoffs looms closer, the ‘Dawgs football team has been centered around a new, pivotal player: junior captain Jackson Lang. With a season marked with lots of success, Lang has emerged as an important...

RUNNING HOME: Working hard, sophomore Owen Witherspoon pushes himself to the end of the race. The Bowie Bulldogs finished first at the Austin ISD invitational.
Bulldog cross country powerhouses
Caroline Baxter, Sports Editor • October 28, 2024

Running towards the finish, the Bowie cross country team concludes another one of their long and draining races. Their hard efforts have paid off with the team being ranked 15th in the state. One of the...

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Goalie Talks | Episode 1
Goalie Talks | Episode 1
Arlo Stockstill, Dispatch Reporter • December 5, 2024

Two Bowie goalies, Arlo Stockstill and Wyatt Winkenhoffer, talk about current events, Food, Sports, and general news.

Why Mental Health Matters For Student Athletes
Why Mental Health Matters For Student Athletes
Reese Walker, Dispatch Reporter • December 5, 2024

When you think of athletes, you often think of their physical strength, muscles, speed, endurance, and determination to push through limits. It’s easy to assume that an athlete’s physical strength...

A Bowie student washes her hands after using the new bathrooms in L hall. However, although the bathrooms are new, they still get clogged, crowded, and can be unfunctional.
Bowie Bathrooms Need An Update
Hannah Kim, Dispatch Reporter • December 4, 2024

The bathrooms here at Bowie High School are not satisfying. You would think that with all the amazing opportunities Bowie has to offer, the bathrooms would be equal in quality. Wrong. There are so many...

The new Cabo Bob's location in Sunset Valley opened their doors to South Austin customers.
Take A Trip To Cabo Bob’s
Skylar Haywood, Dispatch Reporter • December 3, 2024

This October 14, South Austin citizens were overjoyed with the opening of a new Cabo Bob’s location. It is located South Mopac Service Road, and they are open 10:30 a.m. to 9:05 p.m. on everyday of the...

Silver Star Captain, McKenna Mulig strikes a pose during their varsity performance.
Dancers strut their stuff at their Annual Fall Showcase
Kate Alexander, Dispatch Reporter • December 6, 2024

Anticipation fills the crowd and the stage lights shine down on dancers as they perform their Annual Fall Showcase. From hip-hop, jazz, novelty, and tap, every year the Bowie Dance Department and Silver...

Young talent shines super bright at ACL
Young talent shines super bright at ACL
Eleanor Blue, Review Editor • November 28, 2024

This year nearly 500,00 people came to Austin’s ACL. The headliners of this year included Chappell Roan, Benson Boone, Tyler, the Creator, Chris Stapleton, and Dua Lipa. Their music displays a wide range...

JUNIORS TAKE A DIP: Line Dancing Club president Kynnadi Bryan dips junior Angelina Prieto during their Wednesday meetings in FIT. Last week, the girls taught a spin dip and variations of the Cotton Eyed Joe.
Students kick to a country beat
Bentlee Toland, Enteraiment Editor • November 28, 2024

The bright lights shimmer off the towering mirrors in the dance room. The boots slide and shuffle, immersing students in the rhythm of each note. Students watch their every subtle movement while picking...

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