Even though it started pouring rain like someone opened a faucet, that didn’t stop the annual Bulldogs and Hotdogs social event from happening.
There were many booths and people who showed up including students, teachers, principals, and others involved in the Bowie community.
One of the many people there was Bowie’s principal, Stephen Kane.
“As usual the event was very well attended and we had great support from the boosters, clubs, and the PTSA. They did a very great job organizing the event,” Kane said. “The rain made me hesitant that people would not show up or start going back home . It was so early in the event but, after the rain cleared up we had an attendance as we usually do or even better. So, overall I think that Bulldogs and Hotdogs was a great success.”
Many people were there to hangout with friends and watch the pep rally.
“The rain ruined a lot of the stuff but I still had fun hanging out with my friends,” sophomore Noe Barrios said. “The pep rally was really fun and especially when the power went out. It was really exciting. Playing soccer at the soccer booth was really fun. I got to see what my speed was when I kicked the soccer ball. Overall I thought it was fun to be there and hang out with my friends and see all the stuff that Bowie has to offer.”
Not only cheerleaders and silver stars participated in the pep rally, behind them was the band.
“I performed with the band and then sold tickets for the choir cabaret. We raised over $2,000 dollars selling the tickets,” freshman Ethan Berdofe said. “Bulldogs and Hotdogs was great because I got to see it from a different perspective. Not only that, but I liked seeing all the fun things Bowie had to offer. I also got to eat some good food. Watching the choir live music booth was fun because I got to see the talented singers we had. I though that Bulldogs and Hotdogs was great.”
Graduating classes sold class t-shirts as well.
“The class of 2014 was selling class t-shirts at Bulldogs and Hotdogs and also had a silent auction,” class of 2014 sponsor Michelle Shadwick said. “We were doing great until the rain started because the silent auction was in the middle of the courtyard. We had to relocate, but after that we did great. The community helped out tremendously with our donations. Everything for the silent auction was donated from nearby stores and the Bowie community. The officers did a great job helping us organize everything and it was great.”
This year’s Bulldogs and Hotdogs was a very great success. According to attendees, the rain didn’t stop many people from showing up, helping, and having fun.