SCHOOL NEWS
Nocona ISD canvasses votes

Nocona School Board trustees canvassed the Nov. 8 election results when they met on Monday night.
Nocona Independent School District saw its second bond election in six months fail by 381 votes on Nov. 8. Trustees asked voters to consider a $16.8 million bond package to build a new high school on 100 acres on Willow Road.
The bond failed with 1,149 no votes and 768 yes votes, with 59.94 percent against and 40.06 percent for.
Dr. Vickie Gearheart said no decisions were made on what steps the board will take next regarding facility improvements.
Read the full story in the weekend News.
SCHOOL NEWS
Bowie High one-act takes district

Bowie High School’s one-act play, “View from a Bridge” by Arthur Miller won the district contest on March 6 advancing to bi-district on April 1 in Clyde.
Director April Word said Henrietta and Holliday also advance, but the play from district 8 has not been selected. At the district contest Bowie took first place and had the best overall tech crew of Aowyn Word, Keller Dosch, Adamari Alonso, Elise Fitch and TJ Ferguson. Alonso received an individual tech award.
Corban Word, Lili Zilfo and Corben Wolsey were named to the All Star cast. Lia Meier was named best performer.
The cast and crew includes Corban Word, Corben Wolsey, Lia Meier, Lili Zilfo, Adam Hofbauer, Nathaniel Montesdeoca, Nicholai Brady, Garyson Minyard, Jett Black, Kaylee Bowman, Adryana Torres, Taylor Sanderson, Owen Hoffbauer, Lily Hamilton, Willie Brown, TJ Ferguson, Chris Komolosi, Scarlett Jolly, Aowyn Word, Keller Dosch, Adamari Alonso, Josh Karr and Elise Fitch.
Pictured cast and crew of “View from the Bridge.” Courtesy photo
SCHOOL NEWS
Bowie, Nocona bands earn sweepstakes awards

Both Bowie and Nocona High School bands came home with the big wins last week as they earned sweepstakes. Bands who earn superior ratings for marching in the fall, can earn the top award if they have superior ratings during concert and sight reading in the spring. The Bowie band is shown above. Director is German Torres.

Nocona High School Band shows off their sweepstakes trophy after last week’s concert and sight reading contest. The band is directed by Randy Brooks.
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