COUNTY LIFE
Music warriors: Bowie, Nocona bands prepare for UIL marching contest
By BARBARA GREEN
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Montague County’s two high school marching bands are moving into the final weeks of rehearsal for the Oct. 19 Regional University Interscholastic League March Contests, which leads the 3A bands to state competition this year.
Bowie’s Mighty Marching Maroon and Nocona Pride of the Tribe are tweaking and refining their respective Asian-inspired “warrior” half-time shows to be ready for the judges. State contest alternates years for the bands. Both bands will compete at the Ponder Marching Festival this weekend and regional UIL contest on Oct. 19.
Bowie
This is German Torres first year to lead the Bowie band, along with his assistants Jimmy Fleener and Melissa Zamzow, also coordinates the flag corps.
“The Warriors” is the show title and follows a Viking-style theme complete with various props. Today’s band programs are theatrical productions using an array of lights, props, costuming, choreography all set to dramatic music.
Nocona
Erin Hanson is in her fifth year directing the Nocona High School Band. She is assisted by Randy Brooks and the color guard is directed by Nataly Hernandez. Hanson said preparation is going well for its show, “The Way of the Warrior,” which follows an Asian theme.
Read the full story on both bands in the weekend Bowie News.
These new flag poles were installed at the military markers located near the Bowie Senior Citizens Center in Pelham Park. They were purchased by the Bowie Parks Board. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Hey kids, it’s time to get your letters ready for Santa Claus!
The Bowie News invites families to submit their letters to Santa for publication in the Dec. 21 edition. Forms are available on our Facebook page and at bowienewsonline.com.
Print out a form and drop it off in Santa’s mailbox at the News office, 200 Walnut Street or in one of the school Santa boxes across the county.
Deadline to send in a letter is Dec. 4. While this may seem early there are hundreds of letters to type and then they have to ship off to the North Pole for the Big Guy to read.
A new mayor and two returning aldermen took the oath of office on Nov. 13 for the Saint Jo City Council.
The three races were uncontested during the recent election. Kelly Williamson will take over as mayor, as Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson continue in their places. Thomas was elected to be mayor pro tem.
Aldermen took care of numerous organizational tasks related to its economic development boards and the council. Former Mayor Shawn Anderson and Hennessey were removed from city-related accounts, with the new mayor and mayor pro tem and McPherson were added to the city accounts.
Read the full story in your weekend Bowie News.
Pictured: New officers took the oath this week: Councilors Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson, new Mayor Kelly Williamson and outgoing mayor Shawn Armstrong. (Courtesy photo)
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