SCHOOL NEWS
Bowie band earns all ‘1s,’ advances to area UIL
Bowie High School’s Mighty Marching Maroon will advance out of regional to area B contest after receiving straight ones at Saturday’s University Interscholastic League contest in Denton.
The band performed its Egyptian-themed show “Reign” by Russell Standridge. Director German Torres said the band had a wonderful performance.
“They did outstanding. We (students and directors) all felt it was their best performance this year. I am looking forward to seeing how much better we can get in the next five days,” said Torres.
The band will have a send-off at 8:40 a.m. Saturday with a police escort and they will march at 11:45 a.m. The public is welcome to attend for a $5 admission fee.
Torres is assisted by Robert Frick and Melissa Zamzow, assistant director, and Shawna Torres. The director also sent out his appreciation to the teachers and parents for supporting these band students.
The Pride of the Tribe marching band of Nocona High School also competed at a regional contest Saturday in Wichita Falls. Director Erin Hanson said the band received a pair of second divisions and one first division so they do not advance.
“It was a tough judging panel and although the results were not what we expected, the band represented Nocona very well and performed their best show of the season,” said the director, who also sent out thanks to band supporters.
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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