SCHOOL NEWS
Bowie Bands wrap up year with concert series
Music will be the name of the game during May as the choir and band programs of Bowie High School wrap up the year with a series of special concerts.
The schedule will be as follows:
• BHS Music Department presents A Chamber Concert featuring music performed by the 2022-23 State Solo and Ensemble Choir and Band students. It will be at 5 p.m. on May 2 in the junior high auditorium.
• Bowie Junior High Spring Band Concert featuring the sixth-grade band, plus the white and maroon bands. It will be at 6 p.m. on May 4 in the auditorium.
• BHS Jazz Band invites you to an evening of music, plus a special appearance by the high school percussion ensemble. It will be at 7 p.m. on May 8 in the high school cafeteria.
• BHS Band presents “Destination,” inviting everyone to come travel beyond with them on a musical adventure. It will be at 7 p.m. on May 15 in the high school cafeteria.
Make plans to attend.
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.
SCHOOL NEWS
Bowie one-act play wins district, bi-district March 22
Bowie High School’s one-act play production of “A Monster Calls” won district on March 7 and will advance to bi-district competition on March 22 in Graham.
Directed by April Word, the play also received some special awards.
Corban Word was named best overall performer with Owen Hoffbauer and Lily Hamilton named to the All Star Cast. Lia Meier was named honorable mention All Star Cast and Santiago Garcia received a tech award.
Cast and crew includes: Lia Meier, Owen Hoffbauer, Corben Wolsey, Adryana Torres, Lily Hamilton, Adam Hoffbauer, Jerry Wymore, Nicholai Brady, Taylor Sanderson, Liliana Zilfo, Garyson Minyard, Jett Black, Jake Cox, Scarlett Jolly, Trently Brewer, Keller Dosch, Adamari Alonso, Santiago Garcia and Jakson Hoffbauer.
For the March 22 bi-district schedule of plays, Bowie will go second that day after Breckenridge’s, “Mrs. Packard.” Eastland follows with “The Shape of the Grave,” Holliday is next with “Anatomies,” Early with “Silent Sky” and Henrietta with “These Shining Lives.”
Two plays will advance out of bi-district to regionals, followed by state.
SCHOOL NEWS
Guests readers celebrate Dr. Seuss’ books
It was Dr. Seuss Week at Bowie Elementary celebrating the ever popular Cat in the Hat books and the birthday of its author Theodor Geisel. There were dress-up days and guests came in to read to the kids. Officer Bob Blackburn, school resource officer, read to the Head Start children. (Courtesy photo)
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