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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
Will Olenick

Will Olenick, Online Managing Editor

My name is Will Olenick and I am on the online leadership team for the Dispatch. Last year I earned several awards for my photo and video. I was also an All State journalist. I play lacrosse for Bowie and have been on the team since 8th grade. I am excited for the coming year and cant wait to do my part for the Dispatch.

All content by Will Olenick

[Video] Music inspires students to build a creative space

Hannah Kim, Dispatch Reporter
December 13, 2024

[Video] Senior sizzles with glee for chef school

Isabella Verette, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2024
STRINGS SING: Eyes focused on the music sheets while her arms sway. Julia Holkan leaned into her Instrument, drawing the bow across the strings with a delicate precision that filled the air with her melodies.

[Photo] Fifty years of orchestra pride

Bentlee Toland, Entertainment Editor
January 25, 2023

[Video] Freshman hockey player skates towards success

Sofia Yordanova, Dispatch Reporter
December 10, 2024

[Video] Akins mariachi band performance speaks to Bowie Spanish students

Ava Weaver, Dispatch Reporter
November 22, 2024
Superstar athletes fill the Bowie halls

Superstar athletes fill the Bowie halls

November 22, 2024

[Video] Tee to the Green Battle

Will Olenick and Gabby Bochey
November 18, 2024
Simone Baskin, University of Miami Curtosy of Simone Baskin

[Photo] D1 commits video

Michael Vienneau, Sports Editor
November 4, 2024

[Video] Dawgs compete in junior olympics

Hannah Kim, Dispatch Reporter
October 24, 2024
MAKING A SPLASH: Bulldog swim team starts practices at Circle C pool for the upcoming season. Bowie Swimmer splashes into action, racing through the water.

[Photo] Splashing throughout the continents

Isabella Verette, Editor In-Cheif
October 25, 2024
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.”

[Photo] Marching from practice to perfection

Ryan Zuniga, Photo Essay Editor
October 23, 2024

[Video] Water polo team takes center stage

Michael Vienneau, Sports Editor
October 17, 2024
KEEP YOUR GUARD: Sophomore Carter Jones defends his goal during soccer practice. Soccer students have practice every day after school.

[Photo] Bowie’s soccer turf causes chaos for student athletes

Marissa McGowan, Review Editor
October 9, 2024

[Video] Recapture, and its effects on schools

Savannah Riggins, Politics Editor
October 8, 2024

[Video] Recapture, and its effects on schools

Savannah Riggins, News/Politics Editor
September 30, 2024
HIGH SPIRITS: Along with the cheer team, the bulldog mascot kept energy high throughout the whole game. “We have trust in our team, our family, and on the field,” said sophomore receiver Evan Dranguet when asked about how we kept energy throughout a rough 1st half, “we just remember all the work we put in on holidays and weekends and how we know we can trust everybody on this field.”

Bulldawgs defeat Grizzlies in home game

Will Olenick, Isabella Verette, Cole Wong, and Arlo Stockstill
September 13, 2024

[Video] Choir Cabaret continues a tradition

Katie Grumet, Entertainment Editor
May 17, 2024

[Video] Senior golfer makes a mark on an illustrious career

Michael Vienneau, Dispatch Reporter
May 6, 2024

[Video] Freshman twins making an impact on the court

Caroline Baxter, Dispatch Reporter
March 7, 2024
Jazz band warms up on the keys for their lunch time performance.

[Photo] Bowie celebrates fine arts programs

Lucy Johnson, Entertainment Editor
March 4, 2024

[Video] Teacher + Student Tennis Tournament returns for a second year

Austin Ikard, Alex Edwards, and Will Olenick
March 1, 2024
Freshman goalkeeper Carter Jones rushes to intercept a ball before the other team can score a point. In such a crucial role Jones finds that to support his team he must remain calm and effectively communicate with his teammates.

[Video] Freshman finds his place on Varsity Soccer

Michael Vienneau, Dispatch Reporter
February 26, 2024
LOOKING OUT: Senior Guard Mason Wasserburger passes the ball to senior forward, Bennett Seiler.

[Video] Athlete Assert: Senior Point Guard aiming to lead ‘Dawgs to playoffs

Mason Wasserburger, Guest Columnist
December 15, 2023
1 2 3 ROW!: Junior Olivia Branch rowing on Lake Austin for Austin Rowing Club. Austin Rowing Club has practice everyday preparing for their next event on February 11.

[Video] Bulldog rowing away the competition

Sam Vane, Sports Editor
December 15, 2023

[Video] Father-daughter dancing in ring

Caroline Baxter, Dispatch Reporter
November 22, 2023
Dance for athletes can help class participants become better prepared for their sport

[Photo] New dance class strengthens Bowie athletes

Katie Grumet, Dispatch Reporter
November 14, 2023
P/K Jacob Pulido (senior) punts the football. Pulido's longest punt during this game was 38 yards

[Photo] The Dawgs’ face the Westlake Chaparrals

Ben Tillisch, Executive Editor: Staff
October 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.

[Photo] Senior theater student pursues dream of directing films

Charlotte Schwarte, Dispatch Reporter
October 5, 2023

[Video] The Dawgs take down Akins

Ben Tillisch, Executive Editor: Staff
October 22, 2023
The dawgs join their pregame huddle to speak with Coach Madeline Evans.

[Photo] Cross country ‘Dawgs and Lady ‘Dawgs won first place in the district meet for the first time ever.

Ben Tillisch, Executive Editor: Staff
October 16, 2023

[Video] A day in the life of a mountain-Baker

Noah Bihan, Photo Essay Editor
October 12, 2023
WR Carmine Elisarrarazz (Senior) dodges a tackle after a punt return. The dawgs had a total of 194 passing yards and 119 rushing yards this game.

[Video] The Bulldogs give it their all against Austin High

Ben Tillisch and Sam Vane
October 3, 2023
Student Leadership is a unique class that teaches you how to become a great leader. For the past two years Trey Lindsey, the boys basketball coach, has been the teacher for student leadership.

[Photo] Student Leadership sets members up for success

Savannah Riggins, Dispatch Reporter
September 26, 2023
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