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The Dispatch
The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch
The student news site of James Bowie High School

The Dispatch
Reagan Zuniga

Reagan Zuniga, Managing Editor

Hi! My name is Reagan Zuniga and this year I am the Managing and Photo Essay Editor. I am a senior this year and this is my third year on the Dispatch staff. I am very excited to create and design my pages this year after holding the position of Photo Essay Editor last school year. My proudest story I wrote last year was about Austin’s homeless population and I am looking forward to writing about more current events this year as well. I love taking photos outside of newspaper as well and have recently gotten into shooting with my film camera opposed to the digital cameras. I plan on majoring in journalism in college next year wherever I choose to go. My non journalism hobbies include activities such as hiking and yoga. I spent a lot of my summer at Barton Springs and hanging out with my friends. I love traveling and hope to travel all over the world in my lifetime.

All content by Reagan Zuniga
COME GET YOUR BOOK: Editor-in-Chief Lizzie Jensen hands off a yearbook to Ariana Ritzie during the first lunch distribution. This year’s book, similar to year’s in the past, came in three separate colored covers for students to pick from. “I really like the hidden Taylor Swift Easter eggs in the book,” Jensen said. “We named all of our colors used in the book after Taylor Swift albums which can be seen in the Colophon in the back of the book.”

Yearbook holds annual Distribution Day

Reagan Zuniga, Managing Editor
May 30, 2022
Senior Goodbye: Reagan Zuniga

Senior Goodbye: Reagan Zuniga

Reagan Zuniga, Managing Editor
May 26, 2022
Class of 2022 Who’s Who Honorees

Class of 2022 Who’s Who Honorees

Arushi Sharma and Reagan Zuniga
May 26, 2022
IN THEIR COWBOY BOOTS: Silver Stars dance to 'Cotton Eye Joe' in the pit. After Tyton Benson's performance in the courtyard, music played for students to dance to. “This event was especially important for Bowie this year as students are still adjusting to a “normal” school year post-pandemic,” Reese Gutshall said. “It is so important for our school to be unified as one, and lift each other up rather than drag each other down, especially after all that we have endured these past two years.”

Student Leadership boots out hate

Reagan Zuniga, Managing Editor
April 25, 2022
INTERACTING WITH A POTENTIAL ADOPTER: Senior Sonny Dedmon plays with an affectionate three month old kitten that is up for adoption. Dedmon adopted his first cat at the start of the pandemic in 2020. "Some of my favorite parts of fostering is seeing their personalities come out as they get more comfortable with us," freshman Adele Mattea said. "The new environment is super scary for them at first and they are all at least a little skittish. The best is when they fall asleep in your lap and start to purr."

Shelters filling as pandemic-related adoptions fall

Reagan Zuniga, Managing Editor
March 2, 2022
CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES: Senior Connor Zhang jumps for joy after his musical chairs win at Wayback Winter. Zhang can be found around the school giving high-fives and taking selfies with students.

[Photo] Senior spreads smiles to students

Emily Loewe, Staff Writer
March 10, 2022
Being awarded, Wendy Uzzle receives the most votes for Teacher of the Year. Uzzle has worked at Bowie for 15 years.

Wendy Uzzle awarded Teacher of the Year

Reagan Zuniga, Managing Editor
January 25, 2022
Olivia Moreno and her family have a long history of wrestling success at Bowie High School. Moreno recently won the High School Wrestling Nationals in her weight class.

[Photo] Junior slams down a win

Kate Davis, Dispatch Reporter
January 3, 2022
SHINING BRIGHT: The Trail of Lights sign is on display for everyone to see. Trail of Lights is open from 5:45 pm to 7p.m.

[Photo] Austin adventures with Angela: Austin holiday attractions

Angela Le, Staff Writer
December 15, 2021
THREE, TWO, ONE, GO: Marley Anthony and Will Louis hold the lead in their three-legged race against Katherine Crosley and Ella Maedgen. Student council hosted the game, and incorporated the winter theme of the event into the three-legged race by tying the participant's legs together with Christmas ribbon. "My favorite part of the event was getting to sit back and see people actually participating and genuinely having some fun," project manager Ava Webber said. "It's really difficult to come up with something that will engage high schoolers in general so getting to see so many people playing the games and enjoying themselves was really rewarding."

A walk down memory lane

Reagan Zuniga, Managing Editor
December 13, 2021
Munger, a junior, has been invested in running since he was 12 years old. His dad inspired him to participate in the sport when he noticed how fast and quick he was.

[Photo] Zack Munger breaks records at state

Dimitri Silva, Sports Editor
December 17, 2021
HERE COME THE DAWGS: The varsity football team runs out after halftime at their white out game against Austin High. The score at halftime was 47-0, with the final score being 59-0. "The game against Austin high was an important one because it was our district opening," Sonny Dedmon said. "With that being said I think the team performed really well and showed how well we play as a team in all phases of the game"

Dawgs dominate their opening games

Reagan Zuniga, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2021
GONE WITH THE WIND: Captain Zack Munger preparing to throw the disc at the target he’s aiming at. The team practices on Thursdays after school at the Circle C Park.

[Photo] On par with the disc golf team

Ben Tillisch, Sports Editor
December 8, 2021
WAY BACK WINTER: Cocoa in hand, Senior Jessie Bowie helps pass out holiday treats to spread the holiday spirit. The event was held for all grade levels and had a hot chocolate bar.

[Photo] Organizations come together for Way Back Winter event

Mazzy Warren and Lily Bourgeois
December 3, 2021
PACKAGING: Sous Chef Noelle Bruinings prepares the sample plate for the pumpkin gnocchi. Gnocchi is usually made with potato but was substituted with pumpkin to correlate with the pumpkin theme of the event. “I was blown away by the amount of work my students were able to get done during our first pop up,” Chef Bugni said. “I mean, we made homemade pumpkin gnocchi.”

Culinary makes dreams crumb true

Reagan Zuniga, Managing Editor
November 18, 2021
TREATING AN INJURY: New Trainer Lauren Maldonado wraps senior varsity football player Noah Camacho’s ankle. The football team won their game against Copperas Cove on Friday, Sept. 3.

[Photo] Injured student-athletes seek help from the new trainer

Ben Tillisch, Dispatch Reporter
November 10, 2021
ON THE RUN: Senior quarterback Diego Tello escapes the rush against the Austin High Maroons in the 2020 season. This year, Tello is out of playing due to a collarbone injury.

[Photo] Athletes commit to D1 schools

Riley Payne, Sports Editor
November 5, 2021
LEADING THE TEAM: Senior Livia Power explains why the Asian American Allies club was created. The club is open to both Asian American students and allies who are looking to learn more about each other’s cultures.

[Photo] Pandemic increases focus on anti-Asian hate crimes

Sophia Sanchez, Dispatch Reporter
October 28, 2021
REGISTERING STUDENTS: English teacher Jacob Morgan points to the link for students to sign up for a cohort for this year's SOAR program. The first SOAR meetings were held this past week and will continue into next week.

[Photo] New program SOARS above prejudice

Arushi Sharma, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2021
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KEY CLUB: Junior Fionella Caputo helps promote her club, as she is an officer. "It was fun being able to share information about the club and recruit people," Caputo said. "I am really excited for Key Club this year and all of our fun volunteer projects we have planned."

SHAKING HANDS: Katie Martinez shakes the hand of AISD Chief Officer of Schools Dr. Anthony Mays. Martinez’s orange cord represent her taking a college level course through UT OnRamps. “I’m really glad I was part of so many amazing classes that give you a look into the real world,” Martinez said. “I feel like those classes really shaped me into a better person and they prepared me for the world.”

Seniors are granted an in person graduation

Reagan Zuniga, Photo Essay Editor
June 22, 2021
WAITING FOR THE BUS: A man sleeps on the ground at a bus stop with his belongings beside him. Bus passes along with bottle water are some of the most commonly needed resources among homeless people. “People need to get places and it’s hard when you don’t have money for lunch or transportation,” Sunrise Church volunteer coordinator Sarah Combs said. “So then rather than giving them money I give them a bus pass, and then I personally also have business cards for Sunrise so that they know we have resources available to them if they want to use them.”

Understanding Austin’s homeless population

Reagan Zuniga, Photo Essay Editor
May 5, 2021
JUMPING FAR: Senior Abbey Smith completes a triple jump in the district track meet. Coach Benson specializes in coaching this event along with long jump and has helped these athletes place at this district meet.

[Photo] A fresh set of eyes on the track prize

Corinne Piorkowski, Sports Editor
May 4, 2021
CHAOS AT THE CAPITOL: President Donald Trump supporters gathered to protest the inauguration of Joe Biden. These protests were based on claims made by President Trump of a fraudulent election. “I do not think protesting the election results is justified or effective, however I think the issue is bigger than those who are protesting,” senior Alyssa Shumaker said. “They have been misled and misinformed to the point of complete disillusionment of the entire election. The real problem with the protests is those in power who are spreading lies and empowering people to commit crimes based on false information.”

Election protests at the State Capitol

Reagan Zuniga, Photo Essay Editor
March 25, 2021
IN FRONT OF HIS DISPLAY: Baseball coach Sam Degelia poses with his light display in front of his house. Degelia spent six days getting out, setting up all the decorations, and syncing them up with music. “My favorite part of the decorations are when we put music to the lights and watch them move to whatever song is playing,” Degelia said. “The LED lights are really colorful and bright. So these stand out from some of the other lights.”

Coaches create Christmas cheer

Reagan Zuniga, Photo Essay Editor
December 25, 2020
RECEIVING NEW ORDERS: Junior Katherine Crosely goes through the order list. Crosely has received orders from as far away as California. “It’s really rewarding to see the whole process of owning a boutique come together by seeing all the orders come in and people liking the clothes,” Crosely said.

Student launches online clothing boutique

Reagan Zuniga, Photo Essay Editor
November 24, 2020
HAIL MARY: Junior quarterback Diego Tello searches for an open teammate to pass to in their game against Austin High. The varsity lost to Austin High 57-56.

[Photo] Football teams find new ways to play in response to COVID-19

Luke Smith, Reporter
November 16, 2020
“The sports are really time-consuming, so sometimes I have to push back homework for the morning assignments due, or I don't have as much time to do it so I sometimes rush and don’t do as well,” Munoz said.

The balance between school and sports

Reagan Zuniga, Reporter
March 6, 2020
Sophomore Cristina Canepa laughs alongside two children as they paint the sidewalk with chalk. When a student under 18 volunteers at the family shelter, they must have an adult present. *Identities of the non-high school students have been withheld for privacy reasons.

[Photo] Spanish and French Honor Society volunteer at a shelter for women and their children

Cade Spencer, Managing Editor
January 30, 2020
PAIRING UP: Seniors Arik Suez and Carlos Canepa compete together in their doubles match. In practice the team does compete with each other and in their pairs. “I’ve played with or against every one on varsity and that kind of practicing really allows us to get to know each other and every ones playing style on the team,” Canepa said.

[Photo] Part of a bigger team: individual sports

Rae Gray, Photo Editor
December 31, 2019
CROSS COURT: Senior Arik Suez sprints to keep the ball from going out-of-bounds in a match against Westlake. He said he has really enjoyed seeing the team grow and improve this year.

Tennis team dominates district

Reagan Zuniga, Reporter
November 7, 2019

New and improved BOSS center

Reagan Zuniga, Reporter
October 1, 2019
The new children volunteer club at club fair started by sophomore Kate Oelkers.

[Photo] Sophomore takes volunteering to new levels

Lauren Joy, Reporter
September 26, 2019
What was once an empty lot on the side of Slaughter Lane is now an opened 7/11 gas station, conveniently placed on the right side of the street going West on Slaughter.

New 7-eleven on major intersection

Reagan Zuniga, Reporter
September 18, 2019
Senior Erin Rannefeld and junior Grace Burden inform other students of the benefits of their club; Spanish Honor Society.

[Photo] Club day brings new opportunities

Arushi Sharma and Sammie Thompson
September 17, 2019
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