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CUE THE TECHIES: On the first workday for the production of Mary Poppins, senior Sam Searles works on sanding down and putting together a makeshift path to attach to the front of the stage with a few other tech theatre students. The walkway is going to be used by the Mary Poppins actors in various scenes.

Behind the scenes with the techies

Mikayla Zellner, Entertainment Editor December 28, 2017

The tech theatre aspect of the musical productions are a very essential behind-the- scenes operation to make each musical better than the last. For the upcoming Mary Poppins musical, the tech crew is already...

STRUMMING SOLOIST: Freshman Leif Tilton plays a 14 minute solo of the Turkish song, Koyunbaba. He began playing guitar when he was six and has loved it ever since.

Guitar students volunteer to perform for fundraising show

Jadon Alvarez, Entertainment Editor December 15, 2017

The guitar strings give off a majestic sound when fiddled, with each chord played to perfection. As the student musician's hands glide on the guitar, a song captivates the audiences. The guitar  can be...

TMEA Orchestra

Sam Blas, Staff Writer December 10, 2017

Imagine a room filled with the beautiful sounds of stringed instruments playing as one to create a wonderful and amazing symphony. That's what the Bowie Orchestra was able to do for their Texas Music Educators...

HUMOR IN PROGRESS: Sophomore Abbas Akhtar creates his next comic with a drawing tablet. Most of his comics incorporate relatable humor.

New comics for a laugh

Peter Dang, Staff Writer December 5, 2017

Comic strips originated in newspapers in the 19th century, they told stories of humor and adventure. Today in the age of mass media consumption, comic strips have made their way to the Internet.  Scrolling...

MASTERPIECE MAKING: Senior Emily Lawson works on a portrait. Through social media, she has been able to create a business for her art.

Lawson uses social media to create a profit on her art

Preston Rolls, Staff Writer December 2, 2017

Some students doodle or scribble in the margins of their APUSH notes, but not everyone creates professional art for a profit. Senior Emily Lawson created her own website, sells her art, and was even featured...

PROMOTING WITH PRIDE: Junior Catarina Chavanne persuades her fellow students to purchase some handcrafted mums. The team is now one step closer to reaching their cash goal of $2,400 for their competiton. PHOTO BY Gigi Francis

Dance team takes all the steps necessary to raise funds for competition trips

Gigi Francis, Staff Writer November 12, 2017

The waves crashing on the shore, the breeze running through the trees and sipping out of coconuts on the hot sand, these are all things the Silver Stars are waiting to enjoy in the upcoming year. Our...

JBHSOPE to face upcoming challenges

JBHSOPE to face upcoming challenges

Jadon Alvarez, Entertainment Editor November 9, 2017

The crowd in the stands cheer as the James Bowie High School Outdoor Performing Ensemble performs their one-of-a-kind halftime show for viewers to enjoy. JBHSOPE have an upcoming competition called the...

3 Last minute costume ideas

3 Last minute costume ideas

Natalia Torres, Staff Writer October 30, 2017

If you're one of the many procrastinator in the world and need a costume the night before, or even the day of Halloween, you're in luck. Here are three simple and easy costume to put together last minute....

SHOUTING LOUD: Sophomore Lexi Lornez (left), senior Crosby LaGrone (center), sophomore Eric Larson (center right), and sophomore Catalina Hill (right) join their voices for one last shout as the show comes to its close. On the stage, every cast member wears their colored handkerchief proudly as they join in to fill the theater with the ear-vibrating shout. PHOTO BY Preston Rolls

Cabaret moves toward a new direction

Jake Brien, Entertainment Editor October 27, 2017

Cody Parrott steps in as newest choir teacher and forwards innovation for Bowie choir SHOUTING LOUD: Sophomore Lexi Lornez (left), senior Crosby LaGrone (center), sophomore Eric Larson (center right),...

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