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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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Although their first contest at Crowd Pleasers was one they have competed in before, this was the first time the teams competed at the Ascension contest.

Silver Stars sweep the competition

Anna Bea Heise, Photo Essay Editor March 22, 2022

The Silver Stars and JV Star Dancers recently competed in their last contest for this school year at the Ascension Hill Country Challenge at Johnson High School. The teams ended their season with 2nd place...

GETTING INTO CHARACTER: Junior Kyan Blacklock practices filming monologue scenes with a friend in California. Blacklock started pursuing professional acting and modeling in seventh grade, and often travels to California to participate in photo-shoots and film sessions.

Junior aims big in his journey to Hollywood

Sammie Thompson, Managing Editor March 11, 2022

Not again. Junior Kyan Blacklock reaches into the outer pocket of his backpack and switches his ringing phone to silent as he feels a stinging glare coming from his teacher. The call isn’t coming from...

CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES: Senior Connor Zhang jumps for joy after his musical chairs win at Wayback Winter. Zhang can be found around the school giving high-fives and taking selfies with students.

Senior spreads smiles to students

Emily Loewe, Staff Writer March 10, 2022

Walking through the halls, senior Connor Zhang visits the sweets sale during lunch. On the way, he stops to talk to people, wishing them a merry Christmas, and spreads joy to students around him. From...

Henson has worked in the math department since 1990, when he got his first teaching job. 

Teacher announces retirement after years of teaching

Kate Davis, Dispatch Reporter February 23, 2022

At the end of the 2021-22 school year, the Bowie community will say goodbye to long-time beloved teacher, Jeff Henson. Henson has worked in the math department since 1990, when he got his first teaching...

 Senior Corey Chrudimsky plays the saxophone in a Bowie Outdoor Performing Ensemble performance. Chrudimsky is one of four students selected to participate in the Rose Bowl parade band.

Students march in Rose Bowl parade

Claire Scott, Dispatch Reporter February 18, 2022

Crowds of people cheer as they are surrounded by the cold California air. The annual Rose Bowl Parade has just started, and decorative floats covered with flowers flow through the streets. People have...

Senior Aussie Lura uses Procreate to work on their next art piece during Drawing I. Lura has made art since elementary school, but they rekindled their passion amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aspiring artist to launch Etsy business

Dylan Ebs, Features Editor February 18, 2022

‘Just keep practicing’ Aussie Lura hated hearing this motto as a young artist (and still “kind of hates it”), but Lura has a new appreciation for it. For Lura, it’s what motivated them to...

Being awarded, Wendy Uzzle receives the most votes for Teacher of the Year. Uzzle has worked at Bowie for 15 years.

Wendy Uzzle awarded Teacher of the Year

Reagan Zuniga, Managing Editor January 25, 2022

With the sounds of trumpets following them, Principal Robinson, the student council presidents, and other staff members marched from the office into the academic building to award history teacher Wendy...

COLLECTING IMPORTANT DATA: Junior Rohan Dharwadker plugs his 3D printed mini electrocardiogram device into his computer. Dharwadker was diagnosed last February with an arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, and made the device so he could know the exact electrical activity of his heart at a given moment.

Dharwadker uses heart condition to inspire creation

Sammie Thompson, Managing Editor January 6, 2022

Sitting in the room of a doctor’s office under the bright white LED lights, junior Rohan Dharwadker couldn’t believe what he was hearing. Dharwadker had just been diagnosed with an arrhythmia, or...

LOOKING OUT: Surrounded by trees, Peters looks out at the Circle C Park. During one photo shoot, Peters said he posed in about 20 outfits.

Making it in modeling

Dylan Ebs, Feature Editor January 5, 2022

Senior Cash Peters discovered a new passion, modeling for some of the most well-known clothing companies The opportunity happened because of pure chance. Veronica Canto-Ponce, a director at ONE Management...

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