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Railey Smith first BHS graduate to earn diploma plus associate degree

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By BARBARA GREEN
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Railey Smith is described by one of her teachers as “the definition of quiet determination.”
It is an apt description as she received not only her Bowie High School diploma but an associate degree from North Central Texas College.
The 17-year-old is the first student to receive an associate degree through the joint venture between the high school and college joint venture, the Collegiate Academy.
The Collegiate Academy is a Dual Credit program which allows students to begin college in ninth grade. Beginning fall 2018, students entering 9th grade had an opportunity to enroll in a college Texas Success Initiative preparatory course. Successful completion of this course can lead to meeting the prerequisites for college enrollment in the spring.
The NCTC/Bowie HS Collegiate Academy course plan allows for two pathways: An associate degree (60 credit hours) or core complete (42-44 credit hours).
For Smith she earned 62 hours of college credit after starting the program through dual credit as a sophomore. She averaged three classes (nine hours) a semester in a combination of in-person and online classes

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Pictured: Railey Smith stands with her Aunt Bridget Buck after she received her associate degree from North Central Texas College. She walked the field for her BHS diploma Friday. (Courtesy photo)

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Bowie Library to close during carpet replacement

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The Bowie Public Library will be closed March 25-April 1 to get new carpet installed. It will reopen on April 2.

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Work begins on pickleball court water, electric utilities

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Crews from the City of Bowie Electric and Water Department were at work later this week beginning the installation of water lines and lighting at what will be the new pickleball courts located in the green metal shed on the animal section of Second Monday grounds. The courts are being built by the Bowie Economic Development Corporation, and this utility work is part of an in-kind contribution from the city. (courtesy photos)
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Spring home & garden section now available

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The first official day of spring arrives this week on March 19. Get some tips on planning the perfect yard to enjoy this spring and summer with the Bowie News Spring Home & Garden section. Find it today’s Bowie News.

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