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THROWBACK: Current junior Nic Lee poses with his grandmother, Emma Serrato Barrientos. In 2011, the downtown Austin Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) was named after Barrientos for her efforts as a cultural activist and Texas state representative.

Downtown cultural center pays tribute to student’s family

Sophia Sanchez, Dispatch Reporter December 24, 2021

Nic Lee’s grandmother, Emma S. Barrientos, was a well-known Mexican American activist It’s 2009. Nic Lee’s hands are linked with his mom’s as they look at an old photo on the wall. An upbeat song...

BEING THE I IN KIND: sophomore Brett Rice poses in front of the kindness poster outside of A hall. The poster features hand-shaped cutouts with encouraging messages on them.

Students spread positivity with loving written messages

Kate Davis, Dispatch Reporter December 21, 2021

Well-loved display celebrates its fourth anniversary Approaching B Hall, on her way to her life skills class, teacher Brittany Norton hears the first insensitive comment of the day.  She sees other...

Despite the name, in design club it’s not required that you are traditionally designing something.

New club promotes creativity on campus

Audrey Hagan, Dispatch Reporter December 16, 2021

You’ve been waiting all day for this. And all of a sudden there it is, the bell. As soon as it rings you run out the door and down the halls. You have somewhere to be, something you’ve waited all day...

The Lacrosse team brings many benefits to your health and social life and gives you a chance to participate in the fastest-growing sport in America.

Girls lacrosse team gains attention

Sophia Sanchez, Dispatch Reporter December 14, 2021

From hosting events and putting up posters, Bowie Girls Lacrosse continues to gain attention to their sport as competition season inches closer. The Lacrosse team brings many benefits to your health and...

Swantner shines on Star Dance squad

Kate Davis, Dispatch Reporter December 3, 2021

Junior overcomes adversity and challenges on his journey to make dancing a career Walking off the field with his head held high, JV Star Dancer junior Luka Swantner’s adrenaline wears off quickly as...

For the past month, a piano has been heard playing various genres of music in the school hallways during lunch, class, and early mornings.

New piano is placed outside of B hall

Lauren Bogard, Dispatch Reporter December 3, 2021

Gentle and intense melody's echo throughout the academic building, protruding from B hall. For the past month, a piano has been heard playing various genres of music in the school hallways during lunch,...

Bourgeois has learned to juggle his responsibilities as a teacher with his newfound responsibility of being a member of the in town, professional choir, Inversion.

Choir director Aaron Bourgeois’s outside of school gig

Mars Canepa, Dispatch Reporter December 3, 2021

The time is 4:35pm, and Bowie choir director, Aaron Bourgeois, has finished his time at school and begins to head out. He is looking at his music, meticulously preparing himself for the performance. Except...

LEADING THE DISCUSSION: Seniors Arlo Craft, Elissa Wechsler, and Lindsay Nixon participate in a Sexuality and Gender Acceptance (SAGA) club meeting.  The three seniors are officers in the club, which exists to provide a accepting community for students to express themselves.

SAGA club provides supportive space

Sammie Thompson, Managing Editor November 17, 2021

Senior officer Lindsay Nixon shares their experience leading the acceptance group The familiar ringing of the school bell resounds throughout the classroom. It’s 4:35 p.m. on a Wednesday afternoon,...

TREATING AN INJURY: New Trainer Lauren Maldonado wraps senior varsity football player Noah Camacho’s ankle. The football team won their game against Copperas Cove on Friday, Sept. 3.

Injured student-athletes seek help from the new trainer

Ben Tillisch, Dispatch Reporter November 10, 2021

Helmets clash, and bodies slam against one another, leaving a student-athlete laying awkwardly on the turf. The spectators fall silent, but Bowie’s newest addition in the training room, trainer Lauren...

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