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WREAKING HAVOC: A tree in Austin splits due to the weight of ice on its branches. Multiple interstates were shut down in Texas as a result of slick roads.

Austin freezes

Lucille Price, Print Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2023

Facing icy roads, freezing rain, dodging tree debris, and damaged power lines, Austinites felt the wrath of an intense ice storm that lasted nearly 72 hours.  The crisis struck late on Monday, Jan. 30,...

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Mijares recieves the Teacher of the Year award along with gifts from the student council.

Kristian Mijares awarded Teacher of the Year

Becca Catlow, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

Bowie continues with its annual tradition of honoring a staff member who has proved themself to go above and beyond with this year’s Teacher of the Year winner, Special Education Science teacher Kristian...

After being struck by the pandemic, followed by an increase in student vandalism, specifically within bathrooms, Bowie has seen a surge in messes on campus. In turn, the custodial staff has experienced an increase in workload and severity of cleaning tasks. 

Hidden heroes beautify Bowie

Lucille Price, Editor-in-Chief January 20, 2023

Removing food clogged inside toilets, wiping graffiti from smoke covered mirrors, and repairing soap dispensers broken by students. For Bowie custodian Carmen Perez, this is her reality nearly every day,...

LEARNING DILIGENTLY: French student explains to a classmate about the language. French Honor Society hosts their meetings in A213 on B-day Fridays during flexible Instructional Time (FIT).

French Honor Society makes a comeback

Savannah Linscomb, Print Staff January 11, 2023

For the past few weeks an extra briefing has been added to the morning announcements, this one is a call to join Bowie’s French Honor Society, a program at Bowie that after two years off, is back. The...

Shortly after election day on Nov. 8, interim superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays announced he was leaving AISD for a permanent superintendent position at Alief ISD. Shortly after, the AISD board of trustees announced they would be accepting applications for a new interim superintendent, and announced that finalist on Dec. 15.

AISD searches for new superintendent

Carey Wooley, Print Editor-in-Chief December 23, 2022

The past three years, the Austin Independent School district (AISD) has had a spotlight shining on their upper level staff. After three different superintendents and many changes to important board and...

NEW COMMANDER: Daniel Cardenas promotes James Dick to commander.

New leadership for the JROTC

Cooper Lieberknecht, Digital Staff December 9, 2022

The JROTC has worked with Bowie for many years, and once every 6 months their leadership changes command from one student to another. The position of leadership in the JROTC is very hard to get. Only two...

Bowie swim seniors pose in front of the Bob Stallings Aquatics Center.

Bowie swim makes a splash in Aggieland

Maddie Coleman, Print Staff December 7, 2022

One blaring beep.  The swimmers spring from the starting blocks, arms and legs flexed forward, hands and feet outstretched, fingertips waiting for the touch of the ice cold water. Utilizing their quick...

Service hours are very beneficial for college applications and something college admissions officers look for when admitting a student into their school.

Bowie clubs offer service hour opportunities

Maddie Coleman, Print Staff December 7, 2022

As we enter the fall season, clubs offered at Bowie kickoff their start to a yearlong term. With 157 different clubs, programs, and teams, Bowie has a lot to offer for the 750 new students in the freshman...

CELEBRATING WITH THE BAND: Band students parents set up the trunk of their car with decorations that correspond with their Greece inspired costumes. While this band tradition is adored by many students, parents also love joining in on the fun by bringing drinks and candy for the band students to enjoy.

Band celebrates with Trunk or Treat event

Savannah Linscomb, Print Staff November 28, 2022

All Hallows Eve the Bowie band takes part in another intense rehearsal for their marching season, practices can be intense during this time of the year, but when practice ends the band fond themselves...

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