Skip to Main Content
The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch

The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch

The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch

Abby Ong

Abby Ong, Editor-In-Chief

Hi! I’m Abby Ong, I am a current senior, and I am one of the two Editor-in-Chiefs to the Dispatch. This is my third year on staff, and last year I was a Feature Editor. I will be working on the In-Depth double truck this year. I look forward to pushing all elements of the paper this year, from design to writing to photography and infographics. As EIC, I plan out various issues of the paper, make sure that staffers are getting coverage, and have an oversight of all the different parts of being on staff. I’ve loved being in newspaper, and I hope to make the experience just as great for all the staff this year. I am also Managing Editor for the Bowie yearbook, The Lone Star. Outside of journalism, I love photography, aerial silks, and traveling! Aside from the places I’ve been with my family, I have also been to several journalism conventions and learned a great deal from them. I have an unhealthy addiction to hot cheetos. I also very firmly feel that Torchy Queso is better than Kerbey Queso, and I am prepared to defend my beliefs.

All content by Abby Ong
Senior Goodbye: Abby Ong

Senior Goodbye: Abby Ong

Abby Ong, Editor-In-Chief
May 17, 2019
THE NEED-TO-KNOWS: Austin Film Festival Director Olivia Riordan goes over the guidelines of a short film with the creative writing class. Riordan was helping the students become familiar with important details when filming.

Learning film-making in the real world

Abby Ong, Senior Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2019
In what was regarded as fearfully similar to children throwing temper tantrums, the government shutdown in early January lasted 35 days. The record-breaking shutdown occurred when Congress refused to pass legislation that included over $5 billion for a border wall demanded by President Donald Trump.

Immigration

Abby Ong, Editor-In-Chief
March 4, 2019
jadon cutout copy

[Photo] Jadon Alvarez

September 5, 2018
natalie aman copy

[Photo] Natalie Aman

August 31, 2018
Dalton cutout copy

[Photo] Dalton Spruce

September 5, 2018
Katie Holme copy

[Photo] Katie Holme

August 31, 2018
peter dang copy

[Photo] Peter Dang

August 31, 2018
gracie2

[Photo] Gracie Angeli

August 31, 2018
EmilyBreachStaffPhoto

[Photo] Emily Breach

February 8, 2019
Naya Tillisch

[Photo] Naya Tillisch

August 31, 2018
Shelby Papst cutout

[Photo] Shelby Papst

August 31, 2018
Cadespencercutout

[Photo] Cade Spencer

August 31, 2018
jocelyn

[Photo] Jocelyn Brooks

August 31, 2018
Joe Morales

[Photo] Joe Morales

September 5, 2018
ShrutiPatel

[Photo] Shruti Patel

August 31, 2018
Polled through Google forms, 534 students responded to questions regarding their personal political stances, consisting of several demographics.

Political Polarization

Abby Ong, Editor-In-Chief
January 4, 2019
Polled through Google forms, 534 students responded to questions regarding their personal political stances, consisting of several demographics.

Political Polarization: POLL REASONING

Abby Ong, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2018
1 in 5 female high school students report being physically and/or sexually abused by a dating partner

Sexual assault

Abby Ong, Editor-In-Chief
November 17, 2018
28% of male rape victims were first raped when they were 10 years old or younger

Sexual Assault: Reporting and timeliness

Abby Ong, Editor-In-Chief
November 17, 2018
CRISP AND CLEAR: In Patricia Conroy's AP English IV class, senior Dartanian Babcock presents a power-point over the book "The Metamorphosis" on the new TV monitor. The screens allow the class to get a clearer view of the presentation.

[Photo] TV Monitors enhance education

Shruti Patel, Dispatch Online Reporter
November 9, 2018

What’s the scoop on getting the scoop?

Abby Ong, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2018
Emily Lawson's art, created for Beto O’Rourke, the democratic candidate  running for Texas Senate.

Bowie graduate designs campaign for Beto

Abby Ong, Editor-In-Chief
October 1, 2018
EDGE OF THE EARTH: Members of the newspaper staff climb to Marin Headlands for a view of the Golden Gate Bridge during the JEA national convention in San Francisco. The staffs brought home two staff awards together, with the newspaper winning  five individual awards and the yearbook winning three.

Students compete in San Francisco

Abby Ong, Editor-in-Chief
July 4, 2018
Vaping: both sides of the epidemic

Vaping: both sides of the epidemic

Abby Ong, Editor-in-Chief
July 1, 2018
Pictured is Susan Nelson.

Woman affected by shooting years later

Abby Ong, Feature Editor
April 25, 2018
Teacher publishes young adult fiction

Teacher publishes young adult fiction

Abby Ong, Feature Editor
March 13, 2018
REACHING INTO THE NIGHT: As the dream comes to an end in the performance the color guard reaching their arms out. JBHSOPE has won a Sudler Shield, which recognizes the marching band’s excellence in performing.

[Photo] Best of The Dispatch (Oct-Nov)

Mo Orr, Online Team Lead
December 1, 2017

Claire Meyer makes her third dash to state

Abby Ong, Feature Editor
November 24, 2017
SCANNING BOOKS: Persyn checks out a book. She began working at the school this year. PHOTO BY Violet Glenewinkel

Librarian aims for welcoming space

Abby Ong, Feature Editor
November 23, 2017
How To Adult: Job Interviews

How To Adult: Job Interviews

Abby Ong, Feature Editor
October 19, 2017

Ap Art Portfolios

Abby Ong, Student Life Editor
June 13, 2017

Importance of physics class

Abby Ong, Staff Writer
April 10, 2017

Keep Austin Weird with pets

Abby Ong, Assistant Editor
February 14, 2017
Keep Austin Weird with pets

Keep Austin Weird with pets

Abby Ong, Assistant Editor
February 10, 2017

The best years of our lives?

Abby Ong, Commentary Writer
January 30, 2017

Bowie Lacrosse Tryouts

Abby Ong, Staff Writer
January 23, 2017
Load More Stories
Donate to The Dispatch
$0
$1000
Contributed
Our Goal