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Preston Rolls

Preston Rolls, Photo Essay Editor

Hey I’m Preston, I’m a senior and this is my second year on staff. I am one of the two Photo Essay Editors for The Dispatch. My job is to take photos for the numerous stories that makeup the Print and Online addition of The Dispatch. I’m also in charge of my own page which is the Photo Essay, which means I need to be constantly taking photos for my story. Along with being a newspaper photographer, I am also the Photo Editor for the Yearbook so I’m excited to take on both roles this year. I hope to pursue Photography in college and grow my photography business to all areas of Austin. I also hope to see more of my photos, art and writing published in this years papers.

 

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Arguing passionately, juniors Simoon Saiyed, Nyah Bernucho, and Kennedy Hartman attract a crowd as they discuss gun control with a pro-gun activist dressed as Spider-Man at the National School Walkout against gun violence on April 20. The debate drew the attention of fellow protesters and even police officers.

[Photo] Superheroes showdown at walkout

Maddy Rice, Managing Editor
June 17, 2018
Senior Goodbye: Preston Rolls

Senior Goodbye: Preston Rolls

Preston Rolls, Photo Essay Editor
May 17, 2019
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[Photo] Senior Goodbyes

Abby Ong, Cianna Chairez, Jocelyn Brooks, and Maddy Rice
May 17, 2019
BLOWING BUBBLES: Senior Cecilia Ortiz beams as she blows bubbles towards the onlooking students. Student Leadership has been planning the parade for two months. “My favorite part about putting on the parade was putting the float together with the class,”Ortiz said. “Also going around the school and seeing everyone so happy

[Photo] Dancing, candy and palm trees, oh my!

Abbey Repka, Photo Essay Editor
May 17, 2019
The 2019 Silver Stars strike a pose during this years Spring Show

[Photo] The Dispatch Podcast: Silver Stars [S1E11]

Austin Civatte, Dispatch Reporter
May 3, 2019
LIFTING OFF: Senior officers Trinity Vogel and Chloe Borsch lift up Kristin Hauck. They performed their Senior dance routine. PHOTO COURTESY OF Shawna Fattouh

[Photo] Silver Star captain leaps into spotlight

Abbie Brien, Feature Editor
April 23, 2019
Students share their viewpoint on climate change and their opinions about the changes that could be done to prevent the warming of our earth.

[Photo] Climate Change

Marisa Salazar, Double Truck Editor
April 29, 2019
Just after Stephen Achilles was announced Mr. Bulldog, Harrison Louis holds him close. “When they announced me as Mr. Bulldog I was filled with shock as my fellow contestants hoisted me up into the air in celebration. Being Mr. Bulldog is a huge honor and it means the world to me,” Achilles said. “All of the contestants put on a wonderful show and I’m trying honored to be the one to win it all. I am so thankful for everyone who helped me in my show. I share the victory with them and with everyone who came out to cheer me on.”

[Photo] Mr. Bulldog 2019

Mo Orr, Online Editor-In-Chief
March 25, 2019
SHOCKED: Senior Stephen Achilles is congratulated by fellow contestant senior Harrison Louis after winning Bowies annual Mr. Bulldog competition.

[Photo] The Dispatch Podcast: Mr. Bulldog [S1E2]

Austin Civatte, Dispatch Reporter
February 22, 2019
POSED WITH THE DYNAMOS: Seniors Grace Clark, Jamie Forst and Saylor Dement finish off the iconic song "Dancing Queen" as they take a stance at the front of the stage. Some of the main characters, such as Donna, who was played by Jamie Forst, had up to 10 cosQtume changes throughout the show. "We have a dressing room where we keep all our costumes, but we only have one really quick change," Forst said. "We have to put our big sparkly finale costumes on in less than a song and it takes both of my doubles to help me make that costume change."

Taking a chance on “Mamma Mia!”

Preston Rolls, Photo Essay Editor
February 28, 2019
Seun Odufuye walks down the center of the gym down to her seat alongside other members of the JBHS multicultural awareness club. The MCAC worked all year to promote unity.

[Photo] Bowie’s Black History Month 2019

Mo Orr, Online Editor-In-Chief
March 1, 2019
SKILLFUL STRUMMING: Grace Gum plays her viola in the orchestra winter performance. The orchestra performed pieces from Borodin’s Second Symphony and Finlandia by Sibelius.

[Photo] All-State Orchestra’s young musician

Mikayla Zellner, Entertainment Editor
February 20, 2019
ACTORS MESMERIZE AUDIENCE: Junior Gillian Griffis is looking at her cast mates surround her as they perform the song “Money, Money, Money.” Griffis, as Donna Sheridan, is trapped by the students around her almost as her character has been trapped by society’s obsession with money.

[Photo] Audiences had the time of their lives

Miranda Cardenas, Dispatch Reporter
February 15, 2019
PARK PALS: Junior Anna Smiley and her service dog Judge Smiley hang out in Circle C Park to soak up the sun. Despite being a fairly energetic dog, this was actually Judge’s first time at a park. According to Smiley, his favorite way to get his energy out is going for a simple walk.

[Photo] Pawesome pup eases student’s anxiety

Maddy Rice, Managing Editor
February 11, 2019
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[Photo] Gigi Francis

September 5, 2018
Abby Ong

[Photo] Abby Ong

September 5, 2018
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[Photo] Austyn Keelty

August 31, 2018
Davis laughs off her shock as all the PAL students flood her room with confetti and cheers. Blagdan and Fishbaugh announced to the class why PALs were there and said kind words of Davis' talents. "We

[Photo] Jessica Davis awarded Teacher of the Year

Rachel Baschnagel, Copy Editor
January 30, 2019
Eric Larson (Left) and Kamryn Morales (Right) perform Mamma Mia in their breathtaking gold costumes

[Photo] The glits and glamour of Mamma Mia

Shikha Patel, Dispatch Online Reporter
January 18, 2019
Pictured left to right Jadon Davis Connor Russell Brennan Zavaleta Joel Bowman and seated Sydney Reinhart are all underclassmen who have been casted in the Mamma Mia play.

[Photo] Underclassmen shine bright in Mamma Mia

Shruti Patel, Dispatch Online Reporter
January 18, 2019
TIP OFF: Junior Chynell Mitchell tips the ball off against Ivanhoe Grammar sophomore Alana Mierisch. The Australian tour is on a 16 day tour of the United States.

[Photo] Girls basketball welcomes team from down under

Naya Tillisch, Reporter
December 31, 2018
CHEERING ON: Seniors Alexa Robinson and Taylor Bhuiyan cheer on Junior Hector Garcia as he bends back while playing limbo. The Bowie carnival consisted of many different games and activities which the students could participate in. “I thought the carnival was really fun time and a good way to relieve some stress,” Bhuiyan said. “It brought Bowie students together despite our differences.”

[Photo] Bowie’s 30th Birthday

Mo Orr, Online Editor-In-Chief
December 5, 2018
The Bowie Silver Stars dance team concludes their halftime performance at the 11/9/18 Bowie vs. Westlake game to the song ‘How the West Was Won.’ The Silver Stars practice almost every morning to prepare for their halftime performances during games, and the Officer Line (seen in white) will be performing in the 92nd annual Macy's Day Parade on November 22nd.

[Photo] Silver Stars perform for the Macy’s Day Parade

Rachel Baschnagel, Copy Editor
November 18, 2018
Charging out: The Bowie Varsity football team storms out of the big bulldog at the start of the game. The Bowie vs. Westlake game happens annually, and students from both schools are eager to attend. “This game is always fun because Westlake is a challenging team to beat,” senior varsity player Kendrick Neptune said. “Even though we lost, I’m proud our team played hard.”

Bowie Vs. Westlake

Preston Rolls and Mo Orr
November 16, 2018
[MCAC's] major goal is to provide a good example of no hate in this club. We welcome all and everyone.

[Photo] Students and faculty celebrate 30 years

Cianna Chairez, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2018
CHEERING ON: Seniors Alexa Robinson and Taylor Bhuiyan cheer on Junior Hector Garcia as he bends back while playing limbo. The Bowie carnival consisted of many different games and activities which the students could participate in. “I thought the carnival was really fun time and a good way to relieve some stress,” Bhuiyan said. “It brought Bowie students together despite our differences.”

Bulldog Nation celebrates 30th birthday

Preston Rolls, Photo Essay Editor
November 7, 2018
Gloucester glares at his subjects: Senior Ben Harmon, acting as Gloucester, sits in his throne after he has become king. Harmon sets the scene of his rise to power and newfound authority with an angry glance at his fellow castmates who are approaching him. Harmon continually radiates an aggressive attitude to get into character.

[Photo] Starlight theatre shakes up Shakespeare

Gracie Angeli, Reviews Editor
November 5, 2018
FULL OF JOY: Math teacher Kelly Flickenger makes her way down the aisle of Bowie PALs students as she enters the secret PALs reveal party. The PALs lined up and waited for their teachers to come in so they could surprise them. “It’s one of the things that the PALs do which teachers truly appreciate,” Flickenger said. “I like this idea that Garcia does and it really let’s his kids get creative with different ways of thanking their teachers.”

One of the hardest secrets to keep

Preston Rolls, Photo Essay Editor
October 25, 2018
Making a splash: Coach Bobo teaches swimmers how to do a relay start. Bobo has been coaching swim since he was in high school

[Photo] New swim and dive coach plunges into the new season

Kateri Jaquette, Reporter
October 4, 2018
The finish line: The World Guard team gets 13th at finals with their show "Untitled Work". This competition was the guard's last competition of the season.

World Guard spins their way to Dayton

Preston Rolls, Photo Essay Editor
July 7, 2018
OH CRAP: Gathered around, senior Sophia Ahrens, Madison Horner and Avery Schmidt intensely watch their mock game of Craps. There was a separate room full of mock games such as poker and black jack. ‘’Having all the gambling tables was a fun way to take a break from the dancing, it festivities,” Horner said.

An Evening in Monet’s Garden

Preston Rolls, Photo Editor
June 25, 2018
YOU SCREAM, I SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR A NO HATE CAMPUS: Senior Madison Horner cheers at the crowd of students on the Student Council oat during the pa- rade. Horner has been involved with the parade all three years. “With such a diverse community of students it is important to continue this tradition to celebrate our differences,” Horner said.

[Photo] The Dispatch: No Place for Hate

Mo Orr, Online Editor-In-Chief
May 18, 2018
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