SCHOOL NEWS
Bowie one-act play advances to district
Bowie High School competed at one-act play competition Tuesday winning District 8-AAA south zone advancing to district with Boyd and Jacksboro.
Along with the opportunity to compete at district on March 8 at Graham Auditorium, the cast and crew of “Anatomies,” by Don Nigro, won several of the top awards. Caleb Miller was named best actor for his portrayal of William Burke.
Matthew Scrogum and Jeanell Breashears were named all star cast and Haily Brinson and Samantha Brodie were honorable mention all star cast.
Tessla Brewer won best sound in the tech category.
The play was directed by Christy Baker and Candace Mercer. Cast members are: Savannah Bordenlon, Cole Gill, Drew Brooks, Zack Otto, Matthew Scrogum, Jeanell Breashears, Caleb Miller, Cana Cates, Faith Hamilton, Trevor Cornelison, Haily Brinson and Samantha Brodie.
Crew members include Dezirae Lison, stage manager; Elizabeth Rodriguez, lights; Tessla Brewer, sound; Shyla Hill, stage hand; Bethany Fong, hair/makeup and Jaden Bills, alternate.
Read about the county small schools that prepare to compete this week in your weekend News.
Trustees of the Bowie Independent School District will swear in its new board members and reorganize its officers when they meet at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 18.
The agenda opens with canvassing of the election votes, followed by the oath of office to Jacky Betts in place one and Angie Christmas in place two. The board will then elect officers including president, vice president and secretary.
Action items begin with presentation of the 2023-24 outside audit offered by Paul Fleming of Edgin Parkman Fleming and Fleming, PC.
The annual public hearing on the district’s Financial Integrity Rating System report will be presented. The district usually receives a 100% on its report.
Superintendent Blake Enlow will discuss board training opportunities and the junior high all region band hosting on Nov. 19 at the high school. Lee Robertson will give a technology department update on its audit and eSports vulnerability information.
The campus administrators and athletic director will give monthly reports and a soccer club update, while the finance director will give business reports.
Other agenda action items include action on the 2024 tax roll and updates to the board operating procedures.
Special agents with the Drug Enforcement Agency spoke to Bowie High School students during Red Ribbon Week activities last week. The DEA’s In The Air helicopter and four agent/pilots brought the aircraft for students to see up close. They also talked about their careers, as did members of the City of Bowie Fire and Police Departments. BHS Principal Joanne Keeler had her photo taken with the crew. (courtesy photo)
Bowie High School’s Mighty Marching Maroon competed at regional marching contest last week, but unfortunately it did not advance.
Director German Torres said the students did very well and they were proud of their work this season. The band had advanced out of area from the weekend before.
“We came in 16th place (3A region) and the students were a little disappointed, but that is to be expected. We are now setting our sights on our Veteran’s Day program alongside the Christmas program,” said the director.
Nocona High School’s band will compete at area contest in Mineral Wells High School at 3 p.m. on Nov. 2.
The Pride of the Tribe is directed by Randy Brooks. Marching contests are open to the public to attend for an admission price of $5.
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