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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
Rae Gray

Rae Gray, Photo Essay Editor

Howdy! My names Rae Gray and I am a staff photographer for The Dispatch. I am a sophomore and this is my first year on staff. I joined The Dispatch because I wanted to be more involved with the events at this school and get to know the people here better.  I am also a member of the swim team here at Bowie and the president of SAGA. I enjoy eating fast food after school and blaring Milky Chance and Frank Ocean in my car. 

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Senior Goodbye: Rae Gray

Senior Goodbye: Rae Gray

Rae Gray, Managing Editor
June 7, 2021
On January 6 a violent mob of insurrectionists stormed the United States Capitol while it was in session to certify the electoral votes for the 2020 Presidential election.

Rising Unrest

Rae Gray, Managing Editor
April 21, 2021
Students and faculty discuss the social and political culture that contributed to the riot at the U.S. Capitol building on January 6

Students and faculty discuss the social and political culture that contributed to the riot at the U.S. Capitol building on January 6

Rae Gray, Managing Editor
April 1, 2021
504 plans during off-campus learning

504 plans during off-campus learning

Rae Gray and Azul Lin
January 20, 2021
The election pitted Democrat Jon Ossoff against Republican David Perdue for one of the seats and Democrat Raphael Warnock against Republican Kelly Loeffler for the other.

[Photo] The Georgia Senate Runoffs and the Results

Carey Wooley, Reporter
January 20, 2021
On Wednesday, Jan. 6, as a mob in support of President Donald Trump rampaged through the Capitol, the world observed a crisis unfold that has since been named an “insurrection.” In response to the mob riot at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, the House of Representatives has introduced an article of impeachment against President Trump, citing his “incitement of insurrection” as the justifying cause.

Impeachment is the bare minimum

Rae Gray, Managing Editor
January 15, 2021
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[Photo] The Bulldog Breakdown 12/14: Final examinations begin and attendance incentives

Cade Spencer, Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2020
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[Photo] The Bulldog Breakdown 12/7: Phase 3 operations resumed and attendance incentives

Cade Spencer, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2020
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[Photo] The Bulldog Breakdown 11/30: COVID-19 rapid tests and Bowie Swim and Dive meet

Cade Spencer, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2020
As of Saturday, Nov. 7, Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden was announced as the projected President-elect in the 2020 Election. In spite of this declaration, President Trump has refused to concede, failing to participate in the American democratic tradition of peaceful and stable leadership successions.

President Trump’s claims of voter fraud and refusal to concede are an affront to American democracy

Rae Gray, Managing Editor
November 19, 2020
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[Photo] The Bulldog Breakdown 11/16: custodian appreciation cards and girls basketball game

Cade Spencer, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2020
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[Photo] The Bulldog Breakdown 11/9: campus collection drives and district volleyball game

Cade Spencer, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2020
The reality of reproductive health rights

The reality of reproductive health rights

Rae Gray, Managing Editor
November 11, 2020
The Dispatch supports the election of former vice president, Joe Biden.

[Photo] Joe Biden is the better choice for Americans

Editorial
November 2, 2020
When early voting began on Tuesday, Oct. 13, registered voters faced a difficult decision: voting for the next President. Between the main two candidates, President Donald Trump and Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden, the choice of who to vote for can be either extremely difficult or simple. When deciding who to vote for or endorse,  Director of Oxford University’s Centre for Corporate Reputation Rupert Younger believes that an individual should first determine if they consider character to be an important part of politics.

[Photo] The importance of character in politics

Faith Lawrence, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2020
The first 2020 United States presidential debate between the two major candidates in the United States presidential election, Trump and Biden, took place September 29th.

SNL skit or Presidential Debate?

Rae Gray, Managing Editor
September 30, 2020
On April 13th, Mayor Steve Adler and Judge Sarah Eckhart announced a controversial new COVID-19 policy. This policy states that Austin and Travis County residences must wear a mask when out in public and at essential businesses where maintaining at least six feet between yourself and people that are not in your family is not possible.

New mask policy has good intentions, but potentially dire consequences

Rae Gray, Photo Essay Editor
April 16, 2020
With the sun setting over the horizon, junior Rae Gray and her boyfriend headed to the Water Lantern Festival at Mueller Lake Park for their anniversary. They started out the evening by going to get their lantern kits and their couples package that came with two lanterns, two markers in different colors for decorating the lanterns, and two commemorative bags and a scavenger hunt.

Water Lantern Festival provides a fun and relaxing evening

Rae Gray, Photo Essay Editor
April 16, 2020
Senator Bernie Sanders faced a difficult decision this week. After losing three straight states and being unable to campaign due to COVID-19, he decided to suspend his campaign for president.

[Photo] Senator Bernie Sanders drops out of presidential election

Dylan Ebs, Dispatch Reporter
April 13, 2020
ONE GREAT GOAT: Senior Brianna Acosta works with her goat Hennessy to prepare for TCYS and other FFA contests. When a student participates in the FFA program, they are responsible for all of the care their animal requires.

[Photo] FFA livestock strut at the show

Arushi Sharma, Reporter
March 18, 2020
EYES UP: Junior Blake Guerra glances at his growing collection of shoes he plans to sell. Guerra’s reselling business focuses on selling what is commonly bought or trending in the market.

[Photo] Shoe reselling kicks up a major profit

Mia Folkers, Feature Editor
March 17, 2020
THE SMOOCH OF A LIFETIME: After three years of waiting, Edward Bloom played by junior Jaden Davis, finally finds the love of his life, Sandra, played by senior Gillian Griffis. He worked for a circus master during those three years and every month he would give him a clue of his mystery girls identity, with his last clue being that she loved daffodils. “Before walking on stage for daffodils I take a second to get in character and fall in love with this man in front of me,” Griffis said. “And the music carries me away to the last second and just like any other piece of blocking, we kiss.”

Big Fish makes a spectacular splash

Rae Gray, Photo Editor
February 21, 2020
Addy Schmer is a Sophomore that teaches archery classes at Central Texas Archery. “I recommend archery, It's fun and it’s definitely relaxing. It's something to do if you’re really busy and you need someone to do to take your mind off of everything,” Schmer said.

[Photo] Student teaches archery classes

Cassidy Pesek, Photographer
February 13, 2020
TAKING IT TO THE WALL: Gasping for air, junior William Noser sprints to the wall on his 50 yard freestyle. Noser clocked in at the end of the race with a 26.6 second time, placing fourth in his heat. “The 50 yard freestyle is one of my favorite events to swim because its super fast paced and it is just a full on sprint,” Noser said. “When you get to the wall and you’re looking up at the time board all of the hard work really pays off. I especially love swimming it at the Aggie Land meet because the pool is really nice.”

Part of a bigger team: individual sports

Rae Gray, Photo Editor
December 31, 2019
SCHOOL SPIRIT: The JV team performs their routine for a panel of judges. The judges critique each team’s technique, routine difficulty, and stunt quantity to determine scores.

[Photo] Cheerleaders crush competition

Lauren Joy, Dispatch Reporter
December 22, 2019
STARTING OFF WITH SMILES: Bowie senior Retta Johnson and Emily Doucette, a senior at Ann Richards, begin their ride with smiles of excitement. Bowie’s mountain biking team is made up of students from AISD schools and home schooling programs.

[Photo] Riding their way to the top of the podium

Kateri Jaquette, Sports Editor
November 14, 2019
MIDDLE BACK: Junior Jaden Davis returns a pass from the back row. His passion for volleyball led him to join a club team outside of Bowie as well.

[Photo] Boy’s volleyball club recruiting new athletes

Naya Tillisch, Sports Editor
November 8, 2019
EYES ON HER PUPPY : Senior Robyn Andrews plays tug of war her with small French Bulldog named Winston. Andrews bought two French Bulldogs from Trinadad Sanders when they were only eight weeks old, one them went to her sister, and the other went to Andrews and her family.

[Photo] Breeding bulldogs brings in big bucks

Mia Folkers, Feature Editor
November 7, 2019
CLAP YOUR HANDS: Clapping their hands with the growing crowd in the pit, seniors Lisa Wilkerson and Kendall Oh lead the dance to the Cupid Shuffle. The people in the pit were excited to hear the classic song and dance together. “I really like dancing, and I think that when people see me dancing it gives them the confidence to join in too, so I have to make it big,” Wilkerson said.

Fall festival is a pumpkin-smashing hit

Rae Gray, Photo Editor
November 5, 2019
HARD AT WORK: Jayden’s bees are hard at work producing honey. On the left is the empty honey cones, and on the right is the honey cones filled with honey. “I wasn’t planning on collect- ing honey at all this year, but I checked on them one day and I noticed that they had produced a lot more than I thought,” Wu said.

Beekeeper keeps community bee-utiful

Rae Gray, Photo Essay Editor
October 22, 2019
GIVING THE MONTHLY CHECK UP: He checks on the bees every monthly to make sure that everything is going smoothly. “When I check on the bees I make sure that they are doing what they need to be doing,” Wu said.

Student beekeeper

Rae Gray, Photo Essay Editor
October 10, 2019
CAREFUL HANDS: Junior Caden Cooper uses caution while stirring the wax, careful not to burn his hands. Soy wax must be melted at around 150 degrees Fahrenheit.

[Photo] Junior entrepreneur sparks up profits

Mia Folkers, Feature Editor
October 3, 2019
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