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The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch
The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch
Arden Ray

Arden Ray, Photo Essay Editor

Hi! I’m Arden Ray. I am a Senior at Bowie and this is my third and final year in Newspaper staff. I am a Photo Essay Editor and Photographer. I am very excited to cover and take pictures of Bowie events this year! I am looking forward to taking photos at events all around Bowie.

All content by Arden Ray
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
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.”

Homecoming Court at game and pep-rally

Arden Ray, Photo Essay Editor
November 4, 2024
ON THE FIELD: Making it to the final six, senior Bubba Infante, escorted by Besa Carney, took his place on the field at halftime with the rest of the homecoming court.

[Photo] Senior steals the spotlight on and off stage

Isabella Verette, Print Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2024
WATCHING THE GAME: Senior Macy Scott wears her stars and stripes and cheers on the dawgs. Seniors get front row priority in the student section at football games. “It was a lot of fun to be there for our first home game,” Scott said. “I enjoyed the theme and I thought the student section brought great energy."

‘Dawgs show out in stars and stripes

Arden Ray, Photo Essay Editor
October 18, 2024

Silver Stars dominate at spring shows

Arden Ray, Photo Essay Editor
May 30, 2024
UP TO THE PLATE: Junior Josh Gonzalez locks his eyes in on the pitcher, mounting his feet on the base. His full focus all on the upcoming pitch, Gonzalez became Bowie’s breakout player of the season after steeping in for Jaden Corzine after his injury.

[Photo] Baseball breakout into stardom

Michael Vienneau, Sports Editor
May 27, 2024
PICKING OUT DENIM: Katelyn Dillard looks at a pair of jean shorts in the denim section at Pavement. Pavement buys and sells a lot of denim in all different styles, colors, and sizes to appeal to all kinds of shoppers. “I like the fact that there’s a lot of variety in denim and different brands,” Dillard said. “They just have a really good selection of jeans and other denim styles.”

The ‘Dawgs love Pavement

Arden Ray, Photo Essay Editor
May 1, 2024
LIVE HONEYCOMB: Sophomore Bee Club vice president Pluto Trippe presents a live honeycomb collected from their own hives, which are located on campus, to the Fall Fest attendees. Trippe and other Bee Club members also handed out homemade hot honey tea to students visiting their booth. “I think Fall Fest is the best way to spend the day before break,” Trippe said. “It allows students to make a better connection to not only Bowie but the clubs that Bowie has to offer and that unlocks so many opportunities for students that can help them throughout their life and high school.”

Yearly Fall Fest kickstarts fall break

Arden Ray, Photo Essay Editor
January 17, 2024
DANCE PARTY: Students dance together in the courtyard at homecoming. A DJ provided all the music for the dance. “A lot of people would dance when there was an old song playing,” Sara Hernandez said.

Bulldawgs show out for Homecoming

Arden Ray, Elizabeth Yowell, and Liberty Pittman
November 29, 2023
FACE PAINTING: Senior Brighton Toland painted faces for kids at Bulldogs and Hotdogs. Toland and others were a part of the Starlight Theater Company’s booth. “If I could, I would volunteer again next year. It’s so much fun,” Toland said.

‘Dawgs team up for annual fundraiser

Arden Ray, Photo Essay Editor
October 26, 2023
TOSSING CAPS: The graduating class of 2023 celebrate the end of their high school careers by throwing their caps into the air at the end of the ceremony. For many students, this long-standing tradition serves as a final moment of excitement among their peers. “The best message I learned at Bowie is that you should always try and meet new people,” senior Ben Locke said. “Making new friendships and connections doesn’t diminish the friends you may be away from at the moment. The other speeches at graduation showed me just how much pride Bowie students have in their school, and in the Bowie community.”

Seniors celebrate graduation day

Arden Ray, Photo Essay Editor
June 27, 2023
CAPS ON: With their hands in the air, the graduating seniors gather together during the ceremony to celebrate the completion of their high school education. This year, the graduation was held at Burger Stadium.

[Photo] The 2023 senior class graduates in style

Emerson Traugott, News Editor
June 26, 2023
DRY ICE SPHERE: First graders gather around a bubble made of dry ice and carbon dioxide, held by a student volunteer. The carbon dioxide reacts with the dry ice through the hose, forming a sphere at the end. “The kids loved the dry ice bubble, they thought it was so cool. It is very rewarding to see them love something the department worked so hard to set up,” sophomore Haden Barnett said.

Students volunteer for Science Day

Arden Ray, Photo Essay Editor
June 7, 2023
FISTS TO THE SKY: Members of the Starlight Theater Company (STC) hold their hands up high as they beam their smiles into the audience. The whole cast gathered together onstage to joyfully thank the students and staff who took the time to come out to the theater to watch their show. “I really believe that all of our audiences enjoyed the show,” Fleming said. “We put our all into every production, every night. We really tried to make sure everyone in the audience left the theater feeling happy and fulfilled with the show we put on for them.”

Newsies actors shine bright on stage

Arden Ray, Photo Essay Editor
February 24, 2023
TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Mijares recieves the Teacher of the Year award along with gifts from the student council.

[Photo] Kristian Mijares awarded Teacher of the Year

Becca Catlow, Staff Writer
February 15, 2023
Twist and flip: Sophomore Cedric Walls takes a head dive toward the concrete wrapping his legs around his opponents as he tries anything to secure his victory and win the once-every-year competition. Filled with a competitive spirit the whole game Walls is playing to win. “I think it’s important to have a Fall Festival because it allows us to really get out of class and have fun with our friends while also exploring that community aspect of Bowie High School,” Walls said. “It was very fun and fulfilling [winning musical chairs], I got some bragging rights which was the best part.”

[Photo] Student Leadership hosts annual Fall Fest

Emerson Traugott, Photo Essay Editor
December 27, 2022
ASSISTING A STUDENT: Social studies teacher Charles Stampley enlisted himself into the U.S. Navy at the young age of 18 and retired as a major. The years spent in the military have given Stampley an awareness of other cultures, and he incorporates this knowledge into his everyday teaching.

[Photo] Social studies teacher recalls years of service in U.S. Navy

Madeleine Travis, Print Staff
January 10, 2023
CAFETERIA WIPE DOWN: Custodian Emily Leal sanitizes a cafeteria table. A custodian at Bowie is responsible for tasks such as sanitizing in between lunches.

[Photo] Hidden heroes beautify Bowie

Lucille Price, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2023
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[Photo] Deep within the stars

Isabella del Nido, Print Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2022
FRIENDLY FACES: A student drys off a dog after a bath. Through interacting and taking care of the dogs, students were able to make close connections and friendships with them. "Every dog has their own personality," senior Ali Pool said. "I got to work with these dogs with the same sort of personality span as humans would. So it's like talking to a friend and helping them with what they need."

[Photo] FFA holds dog grooming day

Becca Catlow, Photo Essay Editor
December 9, 2022
GET IN THE HOLE!!: Sophomore phenom Knox Cannon practicing at Grey Rock golf course. Cannon has shot in the 70s every tournament this season, placing 2nd for Bowie in each of his tournaments.

[Photo] Super sophomores bring golf team toward stardom

Harrison Austin, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
CENTERING THE CLAY: Senior Claudia McCabe works on the first step of throwing clay on a pottery wheel. This step is called centering the clay which ensures that the piece is round and uniform.

[Photo] Artists throw with new pottery wheels

Carey Wooley, Print Editor-in-Chief
November 24, 2022
SUPPORTING THE STARS: Silver Star Alumni Riley Bennett, Estefania Betancourt, Lauren Chou, Emma Abelkis, and Sierra Greenberg (left to right) attend the homecoming game to support the current dancers during their halftime performance.

Legacy members support Silver Stars throughout season

Arden Ray, Photographer
September 29, 2022
Senior quarterback Conner Kenyon looks to find his receiver down field while under pressure. Kenyon had 17 completions, 201 passing yards, and 15 rushing yards.

Varsity football takes home a close win against Anderson

Arden Ray, Photographer
September 21, 2022
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