SCHOOL NEWS
Bowie OAP earns alternate at district contest
Bowie and Nocona High Schools competed at Graham on March 7 with their one-act plays with neither advancing past district although Bowie was named alternate play.
BHS’ entry, “Beggar’s Opera,” was plagued with last minute cast problems, but those attending reported the competition show was one of the best the cast and crew had done citing lots of creative vision, fun and costuming.
As alternate the play would advance to area if one of the two district 8-AAA plays could not compete.
Bowie will present its play in a public performance at 7 p.m. on March 18 in the junior high auditorium.
Caleb Miller was named to the All Star Cast, with Jason Buck receiving best sound tech with honorable mention to Haily Brinson.
Karla Murphey, director of the NHS production of “Dracula,” reported they were fragmented and needed a couple of more weeks to “polish up.” She cited lots of absences due to illness and other school activities that impacted rehearsals. She complimented Bowie on a great show despite last minute changes.
Nocona students receiving awards were Olivia Storey to the All Star Cast and Cana Cates, honorable mention. Kailey Armstrong received best lighting technician. Overall outstanding crew went to Nocona’s team of Alessandro Rico, JD DeStratis, Chloe Sutton, Jessica Flores and Kailey Armstrong.
Bowie Junior High Principal Jeneanne Fleming said she is proud of her student participants and coaches as they won the District 7AAA University Interscholastic League Academic Zone Meet by approximately 200 points on Dec. 6.
Henrietta and Jacksboro were the other two schools competing.
Fleming explained students committed to practicing before and/or after school, and they attended the meet on a day they didn’t have school.
Read all the results in the mid-week Bowie News.
Trustees of the Bowie Independent School District will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 for the final session of 2024.
An executive session is set for the board to receive the intruder audit report. Superintendent Blake Enlow said the Texas School Safety Center recently conducted an audit at one or more of the campuses.
The audit tests whether a campuses is accessible to an unauthorized individual and is part of the state’s school safety directives to help districts identify ways to improve safety. Enlow said the report had one finding and corrective actions have already been implemented.
In action items, Assistant Superintendent Lee Ann Farris will provide information on possible action related to the BISD school library collection development per House Bill 900 and the gifted and talented policy and procedures. The student transfer list also will be presented along with an update on the SAFE grant
Bowie Elementary School students have a busy holiday season with its popular Christmas musical program on Dec. 12 and a visit from Santa Claus on Dec. 18.
The first and second graders will perform for parents and the community on Dec. 12 in the high school gym. The first grade opens the evening at 5:30 p.m. followed by the second grade at 6 p.m.
Students will be wearing festival colorful Christmas outfits complete with Santa hats. This evening is always jam packed with family and friends to enjoy the holiday music.
Santa Claus has scheduled a stop at the school to meet students on Dec. 18 in the library for photos and a quick visit. The 18th also is Polar Express Day where students are invited to wear PJs reminiscent of the popular holiday movie.
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