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The student news site of James Bowie High School

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Charlotte Schwarte

Charlotte Schwarte, Dispatch Photographer

Hi! My name is Charlotte Schwarte and I’m a sophomore in my first year on the Dispatch. I’m currently doing multimedia and writing for the feature team, and I’m really excited to write for the paper! Outside of journalism I’m in track, soccer, theater, and the Class Officers of 2026. I’m excited for this year on the paper!

All content by Charlotte Schwarte
PAINTING FOR PERFECTION: Elena Zapiain paints her nails, fixing the small details for the finished product. Zapiain has been interested in nail art and design since she was in 5th grade.

Zapiain sparks creativity with nail art

Charlotte Schwarte, Feature Editor
May 26, 2025
A picture perfect prom season begins

A picture perfect prom season begins

Charlotte Schwarte, Feature Editor
May 19, 2025

Bikers in the shade of success

Charlotte Schwarte and Reagan Tso
February 28, 2025
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: The film crew sets up for another take in front of the camera. Over two days, the group wrote, filmed, and edited to compete in the San Antonio 48 Hour Project.

Film frenzy: students create short movie in timed event

Charlotte Schwarte, Feature Editor
January 8, 2025
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[Photo] Debate team inspires young learners

Alice Goss, Dispatch Reporter
January 2, 2025
POSED FOR SUCCESS: Standing in the Bowie hallway, Pelz holds two of his manufactured, but not yet released for sale, clothing pieces. He partners with a manufacturer oversees to produce his drawn designs into the physical items shown.

Sophomore stitches new clothing line

Charlotte Schwarte, Feature Editor
December 5, 2024
POSED FOR SUCCESS: Ellie Grigsby strikes the final pose of her floor routine in her most recent gymnastic competition. She is wearing wrist guards during the performance to improve her technique.

Teen gymnast vaults to great heights

Charlotte Schwarte, Feature Editor
October 29, 2024
PRODUCT OF IMAGINATION: Raven Kemenesi reads The Murder in My Garden, her self-published poetry book that delves into her introspective thoughts. She found inspiration for her poetry in everyday life, the experience of growing up, and nature; such as the roses that surround her.

Poet debuts with dynamic publication

Charlotte Schwarte, Feature Editor
June 3, 2024
CELEBRATION STATION: Senior Finnegan Alexander stands center stage, with flowers, balloons, and a sash, after being named the winner of Bowie’s Got Talent. Alexander performed a rendition of My Way by Frank Sinatra.

School tradition returns to the stage

Charlotte Schwarte, Dispatch Reporter
May 8, 2024
HAND MADE CRAFTS: Sophomores Darby Kendrick (left) and Grace Hertel (right) fold, cut, and create valentines day boxes for the Brookdale Beckett Meadows assisted living home. The Assisted Living Club have been regularly meeting with residents and feel that their club has created a little family within the home.

Students raise residents spirits with Assisted Living Club

Charlotte Schwarte, Dispatch Reporter
March 8, 2024
Amelia carries a dedication to making theater a welcoming space for everyone and providing the community people need or want.

Senior dances into the world of theater

Charlotte Schwarte, Dispatch Reporter
January 16, 2024
Serena’s creativity stems from childhood and continues to this day. But they only started getting more serious about their projects in middle school, and quarantine gave them more time to work on them and discover new things, like tattooing.

Student tattoo artist makes their mark

Charlotte Schwarte, Dispatch Reporter
December 4, 2023

[Video] Sophomore songwriter writes songs and creates a future

Savannah Riggins, Dispatch Reporter
November 29, 2023
PERFORMING TO THE CLASS: Senior Jadon Demetri has been a part of Bowie’s Starlight Theater Company since his freshman year, this year helping to direct a couple plays. Demetri plans on attending a film school in hopes of directing his very own film one day.

Senior theater student pursues dream of directing films

Charlotte Schwarte, Dispatch Reporter
October 5, 2023
I believe that the best way to survive high school is through experience, and finding out what works best for a person.

High school to middle school: how Bowie could help

Charlotte Schwarte, J1 Reporter
January 26, 2023
Substitute teacher Mahalak Shmi works at her desk while standing in for Special Education teacher Patrick Howe.

Teacher shortages require simple solutions

Charlotte Schwarte, J1 Reporter
December 14, 2022
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