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STRUMMING A TUNE: Sophomore Sharon Carson plays music on her guitar outside. Carson decided to pursue her interest in music, and that hobby has developed into a passion.

Sophomore finds creative passion through a new hobby

Nicole Rooney, Entertainment Editor March 15, 2022

Sophomore Sharon Carson opens YouTube to learn more about things such as guitar chords and how to create a melody. Carson has gone through many methods to figure out what works best for her. She creates...

PRACTICING AT THE PARK: freshman Besa Carney plucks notes on her acoustic guitar. Carney has been playing guitar for over 11 years.

Besa Carney performs her art through multiple musical outlets and programs

Isabella del Nido, Arts/Graphics Editor March 14, 2022

As she peers into the crowd, freshman Besa Carney ponders the next strum of her guitar. On stage, she prepares herself as she perfectly places each finger feeling the strings, blinded by the spotlights,...

ALL TOGETHER: Teachers and students dance in the library to celebrate 2.22.22.

Special date brings community together

Nicole Rooney, Entertainment Editor March 1, 2022

As students gather in the hallways to celebrate, the clock is ticking. On Feb 22, 2022, students and teachers came together to sing, dance, and celebrate in the hallways as the time ticked down to 2:22....

Audrey Hagans Piece titled Lappel Du Vide.

Twelve students advance to state art competition

Dylan Ebs, Feature Editor March 1, 2022

Twelve students will have their art compete at the UIL Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) this April after advancing through a regional VASE competition on February 19. Art from 184 students were submitted...

With all the communal effort, tech theater is a close, dynamic, extremely adept group of students working together to build and create.

A day in the life of a tech theater student

Alli Ekrot, Dispatch Reporter February 17, 2022

‘Working 9-5’ would be an understatement for Bowie tech students working on the Dolly Parton musical. Techs worked, prepped and perfected their tasks everyday in preparation for 3 weeks of shows.  “We...

Even after passing away just around a month ago, Betty White still continues to not only be a role model for aspiring actors but also for the rest of America.

Students reflect on Betty White’s death

Claire Scott, Staff Writer February 14, 2022

The world went quiet as the news announced that Betty White died on December 31, 2021.  White was born on January 17th, 1922, and was just about to reach 100 years old until her sudden passing due...

During tournaments, students compete in various speech and debate categories in an attempt to earn an award for their performance.

Debate team dominates at Dripping Springs tournament

Sydney Crum, Staff Writer February 9, 2022

The Bowie Speech and Debate program has been busy preparing for and attending tournaments during the 2021-2022 school year. During the tournament on December 11, many students placed highly in sections...

SHOWING OFF HER INSTRUMENT: Senior Grace Gum smiles for the camera. Gum has made it into the All-State orchestra in all her four years of high school, and is the first Bowie student to accomplish this feat since 2018.

Grace Gum goes all the way in All-State

Nicole Rooney, Staff Writer January 10, 2022

Senior Grace Gum steps on stage. With sweaty palms and shaky legs, she prepares for a nerve-wracking matter of minutes. Thoughts of doubt run through her head, but she sees through them. With a make-or-break...

LOUD AND PROUD: Senior Emma Jellison gets lifted into the air at the Del Valle game. Performing difficult stunts and hyping up fans is a large part of cheering at football games.

Varsity cheer overcomes adversity and secures a bid to Nationals at Disney

Amilia Velez, Dispatch Reporter December 28, 2021

Aine Flaherty takes a deep breath and opens her mouth to cheer loudly for her friends as the Bowie High School Varsity cheer team takes the mat at their competition. The varsity cheer team competed...

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