COUNTY LIFE
Bowie, Nocona bands go to marching contest Saturday
The Mighty Marching Maroon and The Pride of the Tribe marching bands from Bowie and Nocona High Schools will compete in University Interscholastic League marching contest on Oct. 20.
Recent rains have made practice for the bands difficult, but early morning rehearsals have been scheduled.
Bowie will march in the UIL Region 2 contest at 12:45 p.m. Saturday at Northwest High School Stadium. This is not an advancing year for 3A so bands in this category do not advance further.
The 3A programs begin at 12:30 p.m. with Callisburg, followed by Bowie at 12:45 p.m.; Pilot Point at 1 p.m.; Boyd at 1:15 p.m.; Paradise at 1:30 p.m. and Ponder at 1:45 p.m. Rating results will be announced at 2 p.m.
(Courtesy photo)
Nocona High School Band Director Erin Hanson is marching a corps of 52 students to “Rise of the Phoenix,” a take on the Greek myth of rebirth. Written by Luke McMillan the show features music from the “Firebird Suite,” by Igor Stravinsky. The band competes at UIL Region 7 contest at 2:15 p.m. at Wichita Falls Memorial Stadium in Wichita Falls.
The 3A bands open at 1:45 p.m. with Henrietta; City View at 2 p.m.; Nocona at 2:15 p.m.; Holliday at 2”30 p.m.; and Anson at 2:45 p.m. Results will be announced afterward.
To help the band get in at least one full show before the contest, there will be a public showcase at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 19 at Jack Crain Stadium. Hanson said pending weather they invite parents, friends and the community to attend the show to see the band in full uniform and full dress rehearsal. She hopes this will give them more of a sense of what contest day will be like on Saturday.
Read the full story in the mid-week News.
Enjoy a free comic book day mini-convention 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 4 at the Bowie Public Library in conjunction with Freakz & Geeks of Bowie.
There will be arts and crafts, comics, a costume contest, special guests, BTXFG exclusive swag give-aways, a video game high-score tournament, vendors and more.
Whether you’re a cosplayer ready to break out your costume, a gaming fanatic looking to throw down, or simply looking for a day of family-friendly fun and entertainment, there’s something for everyone at the Mini Con.
Don’t miss out – come join the festivities and support your local Freaky Geeky community.
Gold-Burg High School’s one-act play, “Interview,” advanced out of area competition Friday earning a place on the stage for regionals along with Slidell and Avery. Saint Jo received the alternate play.
The Bears will travel to Plano on April 26 for regional 1A University Interscholastic League competition, the last stop before state. Director Linda Fitzner said she will provide additional details on times and locations as soon as they are released to her.
Corbin Gilbert received All-Star cast, Arin Turner and Levi Hellinger, received honorable mention All-Star cast and Lexie Eat received the outstanding sound award. Fitzner said she is so “Proud of our Bears.”
Read the full story that includes results for Saint Jo and Bowie in the mid-week Bowie News.
Pictured above: Gold-Burg High School’s cast and crew of its one-act play at area. (Courtesy photo)
Officials with the Nocona Chamber of Commerce, Nocona VFW and LG Lemons Art Gallery are happy to announce the first ever poetry, prose, and tall tales event called “Rhymin’ at the Justin.”
The presentations are scheduled for 6 p.m. on April 26 at the H.J. Justin Community Room at 100 Clay in downtown Nocona. Area writers such as David Smith from Waxahachie and others from as far away as Cache and Duncan, OK, Decatur, and Wichita Falls who have a passion for “wordsmithing” will read or recite some of their original material.
The event is free to the public. Table seating will be available for all and you may bring your own dinner and drinks, if you wish. No glass bottles, please. Call or text Larry G Lemons at 940-366-5782, if you need more information.
This new event joins the popular musical jam welcoming area musicians the last Saturday of each month.
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