SCHOOL NEWS
BISD Trustees provide COVID effort bonus to staff
Trustees of the Bowie Independent School District Friday approved and delivered one-time bonuses of $300 to district employees in recognition of their extra efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The board met for a brief called session on Jan. 8 to consider the proposal offered by Superintendent Blake Enlow at the December board meeting. Enlow told the board several other area school districts approved similar bonuses and he recommended something in the $250 to $300 range.
There was trustee consensus to go with $300 with Enlow and Chief Financial Officer Paula Peterson to prepare a budget amendment. Thanks to a small cushion in the payroll categories no amendment was needed for the approximately $84,000 for 280 employees. However, Enlow said as the budget year draws to an end they may need to move some stuff around.
The superintendent said there were some happy employees who appreciated the bonus when they were delivered.
SCHOOL NEWS
Three area school one-act plays advance to district
It was a week for theater as Montague County high schools took to the stage for University Interscholastic League one-act play competition at multiple locations with three advancing to district after zone contests.
Gold-Burg High competed at zone on March 19 advancing to district on March 29 at North Central Texas College. They bring “Interview” to the stage. They will compete with Belllevue, Forestburg, Saint Jo, Slidell and Midway.
Gold-Burg Director Linda Fitzner said the competition day for district begins at 10 a.m. with Bellevue and the remaining plays will perform in approximately one hour intervals with a break for lunch. Saint Jo is next followed by Forestburg and Gold-Burg.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
Top photo – Gold-Burg High School one-act play cast, crew and directors for “Interview.” (Courtesy photo)
SCHOOL NEWS
Nocona High OAP goes to district contest
Chrissy Shubert, director of the Nocona High School one-act play, said although this is her first year to take on the production she is “excited to share this talented group of students without community.”
Their play is “Brian the Comet” by Emily Hageman and it focuses around the inner turmoil of a 17-year-old girl named Jude as her father dies of lung cancer. During her emotional journey, Judge befriends a hospital patient named Brian. The two teeNs must learn that even though light is short and unpredictable, humans must still find the beauty and joy in living.
“Out ensemble has worked hard to put together an amazing performance that touches audiences and encourages us all to look for the joy in life,” states the Shubert.
They will perform at district competition at 2 p.m. on March 20 at Olney High School. Shubert is director and assistant director is Christy James.
Cast members are: Susannah Hill, Briley Shubert, Jazmin Aguilar, Isaac Fulumana, Abby Hill, Abram Friesen, Allie Sutton, Draven Griffith, Taylor Killian and Shelby Sewell. Crew members are: J.J. Salgado, Yeni Estrada, Chris Jones, Kaygan Stone, Naomi Hilton and Kaeley Delafuente.
SCHOOL NEWS
NHS hosts one-act play performance prior to district contest
Nocona High School’s one-act play, “Brian the Comet” will be presented in a public performance at 3 p.m. on March 17.
The students will compete for district at 2 p.m. on March 20 at Archer City High School.
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