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LOOKING IN AWE: Captain Emily Saucedo stands on top of a desk finalizing the officer dance for the Silver Stars. The spring shows theme was work, and the job that inspired this dance was a writer. “To me, being a good captain means showing up every day,” Saucedo said. “As officers, dancing together took lots of team work, dedication, and collaboration with one another.”

Bowie Spring Show sends off seniors

Arlo Stockstill, Photo Essay Editor June 10, 2026

As the final jump split is landed, confetti rains, it’s the final dance of the ‘25-’26 dance season, and for some of the seniors, the last dance ever, has been completed. As tears welled up in...

Navika Amar showcases her nails

Madeline Whitten, Dispatch Reporter May 11, 2026

The thin bristles of a brush coated in gel polish are wiped along the edge of a palette. Brush held steadily in their hand, the student’s mind is full of concentration and silence as they carefully paint...

CONVERSATIONS & CONNECTIONS: Roman Jacobs talks to a friend during lunch. Jacobs enjoys striking up conversation with as many people as possible, taking inspiration from his mom and sister's kindness.

Roman Jacobs spreads kindness

Charlote Schwarte, Objective Executive Editor May 6, 2026

With AP tests and graduation season creeping up on Bowie, stress and anxiety are not hard to find. But within the bustling, fast-paced environment, senior Roman Jacobs can be found hollering hello’s...

NO STRINGS ATTACHED: Junior Alex Doles holds onto his guitar and sings his own cover of “Valerie” by Amy Winehouse. Doles is part of a band called “The Fables” which includes other juniors and seniors. “I like taking a song people already know and making it feel a little different in my own way,” Doles said. “Playing guitar while singing at the same time makes it more challenging, so I have to really focus on timing and keeping everything smooth. Being in a band has helped me a lot with confidence and learning how to perform with other people, and doing a solo cover like this lets me bring that experience to the stage in a different way. It’s fun to see how people react to a song they already know but played with a new style.”

Spotlight focuses on immense talent

Ashley Marcus, Dispatch Reporter May 1, 2026

The bright spotlight cut through the darkness and lit up the wide stage. It cast a clear circle of light across the floor, making the rest of the space fall into shadow. The edges of the stage stayed...

IN YOUR FACE: Wednesday March 11, members of Bowie’s Ready Set Teach program set up a booth in which kids could play games and upon winning, would pie somebody of their choice in the face. The game consisted of throwing hula hoops around traffic cones trying to make three of your four shots. “Getting pied in the face definitely sucked,” junior Ready Set Teach member Emerson Strong said. “ But it was all worth it in the end knowing we helped to make a core memory for those kids, even if it hurt.”

Bulldawg clubs organize in courtyard

Arlo Stockstill, Photo Essay Editor April 22, 2026

Children’s laughter fills the packed courtyard as kids from local elementary schools all come together to play games and learn about the organizations Bowie has to offer. As Bulldog Round-up commences,...

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