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The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch

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Bowie Staff receives support during Teacher Appreciation Week

Audrey Cullinane, Multimedia Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2025

This week, Bowie celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week by recognizing favorite things of staff members and creating opportunities for students to show their gratitude. Monday’s Character Strong fit session...

The Bowie Bulldogs fought hard against the Akins Eagles in the game at Burger Stadium this Thursday.

Coach Ables UIL sponsor excellence

Olivia Hunter, Dispatch Reporter May 2, 2025

Coach Jeff Ables was recognized by the University Interscholastic League in Austin for his assistance and dedication to student success, earning the 2024 UIL Sponsor Excellence Award. His focus on player...

The Starlight Theater Company has a mentor program for theater students

Gracie Ruland, J1 Reporter April 22, 2025

Every year the Starlight Theater Company puts on multiple shows including fall and spring shows, a musical, and senior-directed productions, but the students who participate in theater do more than just...

Students observe as English teacher Chrissy Hejny reads poetry to them.

Pride in play

Sofia Yordanova, Dispatch Reporter March 28, 2025

This week, Austin Independent School District hosted Pride Week 2025. Pride Week is an event held during the school year since both National Pride Month and the Austin Pride Parade happen over the...

Max Filderman dashes across the court with ball in hand, planning out his strategy to score the next point. He glances at his teammates and analyzes their positions, ensuring that his strategy will be fulfilled.

Bowie Varsity Basketball faces LBJ at a close standoff, winning 48-46

Chance East, Dispatch Reporter December 12, 2024

On December 5, the Bowie Varsity Basketball team faced the LBJ team at the Bowie basketball court, ultimately winning 48-46. During the game, the varsity players made risky plays and had a few challenges,...

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...

Brandon Beeler and Bubba Infante dressed up as Nick Wilde, from Zootopia and Jesus, for Halloween.  These two friends show their Halloween spirit with their creative costumes.

Halloween costumes treat the halls of Bowie

Ava Weaver, Dispatch Reporter October 31, 2024

Halloween at Bowie allows students to dress up for school in costume, as long as the outfit is in dress code. From staff, to students, to teachers, colorful and creative costumes are always in sight. “I...

Running out of space

Running out of space

Andrew Covert, Dispatch Reporter October 10, 2024

Before the school year starts parking passes go up for sale, with seniors boasting the highest attendance getting access to them first, and then juniors gaining access. No sophomores or freshmen are eligible...

Students leave their bus in the afternoon after sitting through a stuffy, crowded, and long bus ride. 
“The new bus system is a big inconvenience. I had to ride the short bus today, so I got home an hour late,” sophomore Hannah Fellers said.

Late and crowded buses cause student and faculty response

Alice Goss, Reporter September 11, 2024

A bell rings, and morning announcements play. Students gather in their classes, ready to start another day of learning. However, many students stay stuck on their buses, late to class as their bus was...

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