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Nick Wood

Nick Wood, Photographer

My name is Nicolas Wood, I’m 16, and a junior. I’m a photographer, I play baseball, I cook, and I love to travel. This year I’m excited to take as many pictures for the paper as possible, I’ll be at as many sports events as I can.

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THE TOSS IS UP: Winter guard members practice their new choreography during sixth period. The group had a guest choreographer come in and teach them the piece that they will be performing all season.

[Photo] Winter Guard season kicks off strong

January 6, 2023
COAST TO COAST: Junior Micah Walton dribbles the ball down the court against Anderson High School. The Bulldogs ended up defeating the Lady Trojans 74-16.

[Photo] Micha Walton begins her journey on varsity basketball

January 5, 2023
OH SNAP!: Senior Jason Oh was all over the field in Bowie’s preseason game against Boerne High School. Bowie ended up losing to the Greyhounds 4-0 ending their last preseason game with a disappointing finish.

[Photo] Jason Oh begins his senior campaign

January 4, 2023
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Senior Olivia Moreno and junior Elayna McKinney spar during a Wrestling practice. McKinney started wrestling her freshman year of high school and has been an important piece of girls wrestling at Bowie.

[Photo] Girls’ wrestling success assisted by junior star

January 9, 2023
FOCUSED ON HIS SKETCH: Senior Holden Griffith works in a sketchbook during one of his art classes at Bowie. Griffith has been expanding his techniques in art from a young age, and recently has been doing commissions. He regularly posts his artwork on his Instagram @leoisaki.

[Photo] Senior shows off art via social media

January 23, 2023
KEEPING HER BALANCE: Junior Ayaka Chao has been skating for the majority of her life, starting off in elementary at Chaparral Ice, and working up until now. Chao practices before school every other week day, and finds this time relaxing from the daily stresses of high school.

[Photo] Twelve years of gliding across the ice

December 15, 2022
STRIKING A SERVE: Senior volleyball captain Katie Hansen prepares to volley a serve at the opposing team. Hansen was nominated for the All-district First Team as a junior.

[Photo] Senior commit continues dominance on sand

December 1, 2022
LEADING THE TEAM: Senior Aaron Gall leads the Bulldogs on to the field prior to their game. Gall committed to the Colorado School of Mines on a football scholarship.

[Photo] Senior commit leads football through district

November 3, 2022
SINGING INTO THE MICROPHONE: Seniors Kyan Blacklock (front) and Richard George (back) perform with their band The Formality at the Tunnel Vision event. Blacklock is the bassist and singer, while George is one of the guitarists.

[Photo] The Formality band finds their groove

October 24, 2022
AHH-TEN-TION: Head coach Trey Lindsey at varsity basketball giving the team directions to run the offense. Before coaching Lindsey played college basketball at St. Edwards.

[Photo] A new Trey-dition for boy’s basketball

October 20, 2022
PREPARING FOR SHOWTIME: Theatre students paint a crown in preparation for the fall shows. The tech theatre class helps with prob building, lights and backstage tasks.

[Photo] Starlight Theatre Company’s fall shows hit the stage

October 24, 2022
GRABBING THE FLAG: Outdoor adventure students play an active game outside during their class period. This is just one of the many activities they partake in during the class period.

[Photo] New Outdoor Adventures class debuts

October 11, 2022
Max Barnes and Zoe Kanz celebrate after being crowned homecoming royalty.

Homecoming highlights

September 28, 2022
Senior Kicker #81 Deigo Nunez-Ramirez practices his pre game field goals, Nunez went on to score 10 points for the Bulldogs with one field goal and seven extra point attempts.

Bulldogs bring home a win on blackout night

September 16, 2022
BATTER UP: Senior Lauren Youngblood steps up to the plate in a monumental game for the Lady Bulldogs. The varsity softball team is still actively playing in playoffs, beating Judson, the team they lost to last year in round 5.

[Photo] Lady Bulldogs softball continues playoff success

June 9, 2022
As the season comes to an end, the baseball team recaps on their season.

[Photo] Varsity baseball recap

May 19, 2022
SHOW TIME: Different organizations at Bowie were here dropping off items and holding booths to raise awareness and help volunteer such as, Silver Stars, Lacrosse, Pals, and Star Dancers. Along with volunteering groups and opportunities, the Bowie band put on an entertaining show featuring many different instruments.

[Photo] Bowie band gives back through different organizations

May 3, 2022
FOR THE SLAM: Senior Emma Solis practices her swing during softball practice. Softball is currently 15-6 and are 2nd in district. The team faces tough competition as their season comes to a close with a match-up against Hays who they previously lost to.

[Photo] Emma Solis dominates softball

May 13, 2022
GETTING WARM: Junior Tommy Morales practices long distance running for cross country.

[Photo] Track season recap

April 26, 2022
RUNNING DRILLS: Junior Wes Warmink runs a drill during practice. Varsity girls soccer went 7-9 for the season and placed 4th in district, with their season ending after losing their first playoff game.

[Photo] Girls soccer overcomes obstacles in a successful season

April 20, 2022
After starting their season with a rough record of 0-4 the Bulldogs fought back and finished with a winning record overall.

[Photo] JV Boys Basketball season recap

March 10, 2022
CALLING THE SHOTS: Anderson attempts to block her opponents lay-up after a lost rebound. The Bulldogs kept a steady lead all game and won a close match-up against Hays with a final score of 47-44.

[Photo] Rookie athlete dominating basketball

February 25, 2022
ON THE MOUND: Sophomore Cole Miller practices pitching in a intramural practice scrimmage. Varsity Baseball begins district play March 14.

[Photo] Cole Miller takes mound for varsity baseball

February 25, 2022
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Senior Lily Erb reaches out to control the ball in practice. Erb committed to Texas State University to continue her soccer career in college.

[Photo] Senior captains take on district

February 25, 2022
Senior Corey Chrudimsky plays the saxophone in a Bowie Outdoor Performing Ensemble performance. Chrudimsky is one of four students selected to participate in the Rose Bowl parade band.

[Photo] Students march in Rose Bowl parade

February 18, 2022
Grades can play a big part of students mental health.

[Photo] Grades kill mental health

January 24, 2022
STIRRING IT UP: Volunteers mix cheese for the food stands.

[Photo] Bulldogs & Hotdogs kicks off the year

October 18, 2021
Many high school students struggle with mental health problems and have a hard time learning how to cope.

[Photo] More mental health services should be offered to students

January 17, 2022
The transition from virtual school to in-person classes can be hard for many.

[Photo] Students need more time to adjust to being back in person

January 14, 2022
During the 2020-2021 district season the Bowie Bulldogs finished 9-4 in district play, placing themselves 3rd in the district.

[Photo] Boys basketball starts off the new season

December 3, 2021
MARCHING ON THE FIELD: The trumpet section performs in the marching bands halftime performance.

[Photo] Marching band should be a full PE credit

October 5, 2021
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