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The student news site of James Bowie High School

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Matthew Gordon Comic Books

Capri Wyatt, Reporter • November 20, 2024

SLY SWAMP: In Audrey Cullinane's production of the classic kids book, Miss Nelson is Missing, Grace Winslet stops her rowdy class of kindergartners from going to recess. Winslet plays Miss Nelson and Miss Swamp, a kind teacher and a mean substitute.

Theatre for Young Audiences performances build on childish imagination

Eve Johansson, Dispatch Reporter • November 14, 2024

Huge smiles bloom on young children’s faces as they watch high school theater students perform for them. Theater for Young Audiences, or TYA shows are a Bowie high school theater program tradition...

SENIOR ROYALTY: Seniors Kate Bookidis and Clayton Migl take the field as Homecoming Royalty at the Homecoming game. Bookidis and Migl did not know they won until the end of the homecoming court ceremony. “We are both very excited to win this title because we had hoped to win, although I wouldn’t have been very disappointed if we didn’t win,” Bookidis said. “The experience was very fun, and I’m glad I got the chance to do it no matter how it turned out.”

Crowning senior homecoming court

Arden Ray, Photo Essay Editor • November 12, 2024

Homecoming Court at game and pep-rally

Arden Ray, Photo Essay Editor • November 4, 2024

PEPPED UP: Senior Bubba Infante warms his voice up for auditions using different vocal exercises. He takes deep breaths in between exercises in preparation for his callback.

Senior steals the spotlight on and off stage

Isabella Verette, Print Editor-in-Chief • November 4, 2024

Stealing and soaking the spotlight in, senior Bubba Infante never fails to put on a show. Embracing his naturally bubbly personality, Infante is a striking figure on campus that draws people in. Born...

Brandon Beeler and Bubba Infante dressed up as Nick Wilde, from Zootopia and Jesus, for Halloween. These two friends show their Halloween spirit with their creative costumes.

Halloween costumes treat the halls of Bowie

Ava Weaver, Dispatch Reporter • October 31, 2024

Halloween at Bowie allows students to dress up for school in costume, as long as the outfit is in dress code. From staff, to students, to teachers, colorful and creative costumes are always in sight. “I...

Senior Sophie Thollander keeps the rhythm at half time.

Senior drum major Sophie Thollander makes a bang

Capri Wyatt, Dispatch Reporter • October 30, 2024

As Friday night lights shine down on the football field, senior Sophie Thollander directs the band through the halftime show with sharp movements of her hands. Being the head drum major for the 2024-25...

BALANCING BAND: Senior football player Cedric Walls quickly hurries onto the field after the 2nd quarter to perform alongside the band. Walls has been in band and football since his freshman year. “After school on game days, I get dressed in my gear and go straight to football,” Walls said. “After that I come down to band to get my instrument and vipers and then I head to the game. I usually get home at around midnight.”

Marching from practice to perfection

Ryan Zuniga, Photo Essay Editor • October 23, 2024

The marching band dedicates a large amount of their schedule to bringing an engaging and stunning show. They practice for over eight hours every week; that number doesn’t even include the time they spend...

The Westlake and Bowie team brace for impact as Bowie prepares to snap the ball against Westlake's defensive line.

Westlake takes crown after 48-7 win

Chance East, Dispatch Reporter • October 21, 2024

Last Friday night, the Bowie Bulldawgs varsity football team took on the Westlake Chaparrals. The Dawgs fought hard but in the end the Chapperals took over and won with a final score of 48-7. Bowie...

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