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GETTING A GRIP: Junior Cooper Lieberknecht scales a wall with a negative incline.  Lieberknecht competes in rock climbing at Crux Climbing Center.

Junior mountaineer scales his way to the top

Michael Vienneau, Dispatch Reporter February 9, 2024

Fingers clutched up against the crimps, junior Cooper Lieberknecht uses his unique strength and problem solving to continue his away up the wall. Lieberknecht has been climbing for two years, beginning...

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: Senior Rosemarie Nevland takes hold of the camera, during the first day of work on one of the creative writing short films, ‘name of film’ with the help filmmaker Andrew Fisher from the Austin Film Festival.

Scroll and pen meet camera and lens

Isabella Verette, Feature Editor February 8, 2024

Making a new world, creating something new and unique, is nothing but an every other day experience for students in Bowie’s creative writing class. These students decided to take their creations and...

ADDRESSING THE CLASS: Junior Julia Low throws her hands up in an attempt to cool down an intense debate between freshmen club members. Argumentative games are a common activity among the debate club members as they keep the novice competitors intrigued.

Julia Low dominates in debate division

Sophia Sanchez, Executive Editor: Writing February 6, 2024

Hand out the window, Doja Cat blasting through the car, junior Julia Low sings along to her favorite song on her way to her next debate tournament, ready to give her all. Low was first introduced to debate...

Freshman finds phenomenal fun in producing music

Savannah Riggins, Dispatch Reporter February 1, 2024

The strings of a guitar ring out, carrying the melody crafted by freshman Alex Doles. The sounds of a piano add to the melody of the song. The vocals are the final product as Doles sits back, satisfied...

Bowie has many resources to help students pursue language, no matter when you start. These include language classes and Honor Societies

Bulldogs got language

Asher Hagan, Executive Editor: Art/Graphics January 22, 2024

When senior Chloe Yoo stepped into Korean Saturday school for the first time at the age of seven, she was as nervous as any other kid about going to a school with a language she didn’t speak. But as...

READING MUSIC: Abramovitch leads the altos in singing their part to remind them of pitches and tempo. “She has shown a lot of interest in helping with the leadership end of things,” Bourgeois said.

Senior helps lead choir to captivating year

Elizabeth Yowell, Dispatch Reporter January 18, 2024

Lifting her hands in a swift upward movement, senior Daria Abramovitch signals to the Bowie JV choir that the downbeat is approaching, as she drops her hands sharply, nearly 40 choral voices ring out in...

The Grey Area plays a variety of rock music styles, focusing on punk rock and metal. They play covers by bands that inspire them, such as Green Day, but prefer playing their original works.

Burgeoning Bowie band blares on

Sam Bode, Dispatch Reporter January 17, 2024

A new melody is strummed off the guitar as a beat is played on the drums. Members of The Grey Area endlessly work on finding a perfect balance for their new song. Lyrics are thrown around and riffs are...

Amelia carries a dedication to making theater a welcoming space for everyone and providing the community people need or want.

Senior dances into the world of theater

Charlotte Schwarte, Dispatch Reporter January 16, 2024

Lights blare down on the stage set in front of the audience. Everyone is silent, waiting. Senior Amelia Cook breathes deep as the music starts and steps out from behind the curtain. With tests, labs,...

Turning car enthusiasts into automotive engineers

Bentlee Toland, Feature Editor January 12, 2024

The adrenaline-filled air contaminates the room as the Formula One racers speed by. Eyes determined on the screen, Senior Yash Tate sits alongside Junior Kyle Gross as they watch the inspiring race on...

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