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The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch

The student news site of James Bowie High School

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Belkin plays one of his guitars outside of his house.

Senior guitarist picks a future

Sam Bode, Dispatch Reporter November 9, 2023

The deafening sound of the guitar rattles the floor. As senior Evan Belkin plays his electric Fender, the rest of the world melts away until all that is left is the music. The first time Belkin ever...

EYES SET ON THE GOAL: Junior Arys Peradi prepares to take a shot at a goal alongside his teammate. The Austin Ice Bats will be playing at the Ice and Fields at the Crossover venue for the rest of the season.

New member flies into Austin Ice Bats

Sophia Sanchez, Executive Editor: Writing October 23, 2023

Stick in hand, cold air prickling his face, junior Arys Peradi passes the puck to his teammate in hopes of scoring a goal. This will be Peradi’s first season playing with Austin Ice Bats and he is determined...

FLYING THROUGH: Joanna Tebbs rides around a dirt course, showing off her riding skills and orange motorbike. Tebbs has done motorbiking since 2019.

Wheels squeal as senior kicks up dust

Sam Bode, Dispatch Reporter October 11, 2023

The sound of engines fills the air and the race is about to start. As the last few seconds on the clock tick away, and the barricades begin to fall, senior Joanna Tebbs is hit with a rush of adrenaline...

PERFORMING TO THE CLASS: Senior Jadon Demetri has been a part of Bowie’s Starlight Theater Company since his freshman year, this year helping to direct a couple plays. Demetri plans on attending a film school in hopes of directing his very own film one day.

Senior theater student pursues dream of directing films

Charlotte Schwarte, Dispatch Reporter October 5, 2023

Hazy lights dim in and out, as crowds of people wait with hushed breaths. In front of them words are spoken so loud they reverberate throughout the set. In the center of it all, the director stands, calling...

TAKING A BREATHER: Rowan Cox breaks the surface of the water to catch his breath during a freestyle race. Cox is currently ranked ninth nationally, and first in the Texas class of 2026 rankings.

Swim star splashes competition

Ben Tillisch, Executive Editor October 3, 2023

Pushing against the block, sophomore swimmer Rowan Cox lunges into the pool instinctively and powerfully propels himself forward through the water. Reaching the opposite end of the 50-meter pool, Cox turns...

DEEP IN THOUGHT: Senior Otto Wu is Thinking about what to draw in his Zine titled: “How to Make Your Own Graphic Tee.” Wu founded a club dedicated to the creation of zines.

Zine club: a fun and expressive outlet for creativity

Bentlee Toland, Feature Editor September 29, 2023

Zines, a funky word used to express creativity and individuality. The Zine club is a student-led club at James Bowie High School created by senior, Otto Wu.  Zines are a small box of self-published work...

NASA’s Eva suit, pictured here, is used for spacewalks and extravehicular activity on the International Space Station. The Labels on each suit are written mirrored so that astronuats wearing the suits are able to read them with the use of a small mirror tool on their forearm.

Seniors participate in NASA internship

Elizabeth Yowell, Dispatch Reporter September 28, 2023

The sun shines on the huge stretch of land that is the Johnson Space Center in Houston as three Bowie students, along with nearly 100 others, launch into the beginning of a life-changing experience. Seniors...

“Natalie impacts the team with her words of wisdom from an older and experienced player,” Erikson’s teammate, junior Valeria Feeney said. “She brings kindness and experience to the team.”

Senior volleyball player commits to college

Caroline Baxter, Dispatch Reporter September 27, 2023

Calming herself with a deep breath, senior setter Natalie Erikson prepares to serve the ball hurtling over the net. After this season, Erikson plans to continue her volleyball career on the court and on...

QB Cruz Tello (Junior) looks for an open receiver. Tello had a total of 2 touchdowns and 264 total yards (164 passing and 103 rushing) at the recent varsity football game against Anderson.

Junior quarterback rises to football captain

Cooper Ceniceros-Fike, Dispatch Reporter September 22, 2023

Set on the 30-yard line, feeling the heat of the stadium lights, junior Cruz Tello prepares to hike the ball. Tello started playing football when he was six and has played quarterback since he was ten. “I...

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