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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
Abbey Repka

Abbey Repka, Entertainment Editor

Hey! My name is Abbey and I am currently a senior on staff! This is my third and final year working on the staff and I am currently then entertainment editor. In my spare time you can find me sleeping, eating, or hanging out with friends. I am so excited for this year and can’t wait to make it the best one yet!

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Senior Goodbye: Abbey Repka

Senior Goodbye: Abbey Repka

Abbey Repka, Entertainment Editor
June 7, 2021
PRACTICING THE SONGS: Students in the steel drums class get together to practice playing their music. This was the first in-person rehearsals that was held and students were given the chance to either stay remote or practice in person.

Spreading cheer by singing out loud for everyone to hear

Abbey Repka, Entertainment Editor
April 8, 2021
WORKING HARD: Senior Kaitlyn Muras edits and compiles footage for “Chester, who painted the world purple”. Muras spent over 24 hours editing for the children’s show.

Behind the Scenes: virtual tech theatre

Abbey Repka, Entertainment Editor
January 8, 2021
BACK ON STAGE: Students involved in the Fall Shows work together to make the scene come alive. Although students are able to go to school for rehearsals, they must follow COVID-19 safety protocols such as wearing a mask and gloves, and also social distancing when not on stage.

Theatre takes on virtual fall shows

Abbey Repka, Entertainment Editor
November 23, 2020
Tiger King is a great series for anyone who loves crime, adventures, and tigers and I highly recommend watching it during quarantine. It took up a good amount of freetime and introduced me to a whole new side of exotic animals and crime.

Tiger King takes over Netflix

Abbey Repka, Photo Essay Editor
April 17, 2020
LAUGHING WITH FRIENDS: Senior German Julbe hangs out in the art garage, laughing and joking with friends. According to Julbe, he has created many memories from the class over the past couple years. “Just being with and hanging out with my friends in class is probably my favorite memory,” Julbe said.

School sculptors prepare to ace VASE

Abbey Repka, Photo Essay Editor
February 21, 2020
JUMP FOR JOY: Juliane Payne practices jumps with her horse, Bee, at practice. She began riding horses in elementary school and now rides at Creekwood Stables.

[Photo] Equestrian jumps to new heights

Naya Tillisch, Sports Editor
February 20, 2020
HANDING OUT WATERS: Seniors Cara Spradling, Sarah Clements, and Caitlyn Sanchez walk off the field from delivering water to the players. Spradling has been a trainer for two years and has seen lots of injuries. “This one kid on the freshman team had bursitis and I got to tape it and when we got back to the trainers got to help pop and drain it,” Spradling said. “I really enjoyed it because I got hands on experience with injuries.”

Behind the scenes: athletic trainers

Abbey Repka, Photo Essay Editor
November 18, 2019
GETTING DOWN IN THE PIT: Bowie students join together in the pit to dance together. At the end of the Fall Fest, all of the students outside gathered in the pit to create lasting bonds together. “The Fall Fest is a good way to start off the school year by fostering school community and bringing everybody together,” senior Kendall Oh said.

[Photo] Fall festival is a pumpkin-smashing hit

Rae Gray, Photo Editor
November 5, 2019
BUMP, SET, KILL: Junior middle blocker Maya Johnson hits the ball back on to Ann Richards’ side of the court. Because of her performance, she has received interest from several colleges.

[Photo] Junior dives into abundance of college offers

Amelie Hayne, Dispatch Reporter
October 17, 2019
DANCING WITH THE BIG BAD WOLF: Junior Haley Pousson dances with Junior Jaden Davis and his entourage of wolves. Pousson played the role of Little Red Riding Hood, while Davis played The Big Bad Wolf. “Little Red is on a journey to bring bread and supplies to her grandmothers house in the woods,” Pousson said.

Theatre takes a journey ‘Into the Woods’

Abbey Repka, Photo Essay Editor
October 11, 2019
A BOY: Junior Riley McCue plays the boy in "A Boy and His Cow."

[Photo] Into the Woods

Shruti Patel, Online Managing editor
October 10, 2019
Junior Maya Johnson set the ball at a volleyball game this season. Volleyball seasons serves as a great opportunity and experience for players.

[Photo] Volleyball spikes again

Shikha Patel, Online Managing editor
October 4, 2019
STAR PLAYER: Sophomore quarterback Diego Tello searches for a target as his opponent charges at him. Tello will be one of the varsity starting quarterbacks for the rest of this season.

[Photo] Rookie quarterback dominates

Naya Tillisch, Sports Editor
October 1, 2019
IN THE AIR: Mid-jump, sophomore Sean McCulloch soars through the air. Sean has been learning and competing in taekwondo for 14 years. “Everyone thinks if you do taekwondo you’re a ninja and everyone thinks you just go to tournaments and knock each other out,” Sean said. “But that’s not normally the case.”

Kickin’ it with the black belt brothers

Abbey Repka, Photo Essay Editor
June 11, 2019

Dancing, candy and palm trees, oh my!

Abbey Repka, Photo Essay Editor
May 17, 2019

Dancing, candy and palm trees, oh my!

Abbey Repka, Photo Essay Editor
April 27, 2019
Parking plans insufficient for Bowie

Parking plans insufficient for Bowie

Abbey Repka, Dispatch Reporter
February 25, 2019

Dress Code: Outdated and Unfair

Abbey Repka, Reporter
November 21, 2018
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[Photo] Fisher, Hunter Amidon ranks at the national competition

Shikha Patel, Dispatch Online Reporter
October 25, 2018
Bowie Culinary student, Emily Yoder, prepares for the annual Bowie Bakery.

[Photo] Bowie culinary prepares for the annual bakery

Shruti Patel, Dispatch Online Reporter
October 22, 2018
FOCUSING ON KINDNESS: Alyssa Poole makes a card for her buddy, these cards are used by the members of Bowie Buddies to show kindness to their buddies and to check in with them from week to week. Along with letters, they also have face painting and celebrations on spirit days.

[Photo] Bowie Buddies presidents strive for inclusivity

Miranda Cardenas, Reporter
October 9, 2018
Pictured above is sophomore Kyle Thomas.

Sophomore skates his way to class

Abbey Repka, Dispatch Photographer
October 3, 2018
EYES ON THE PAPER: Teacher Eric Krauss grades a students assignment. Krauss made the transition from Kaktovik, Alaska to Austin to teach.

From Alaska to Texas: sledding back to warmer weather

Abbey Repka, Dispatch Reporter
October 2, 2018

Girls Lacrosse Summer Camp

Abbey Repka, Staff Writer
June 4, 2018
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