SCHOOL NEWS
Excitement building for Macy’s Thanksgiving parade for NHS cheerleaders
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
The cheerleading squad of Nocona High School will leave Nov. 18 to take part in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 23.
The squad was invited back in early April after a parade scout saw some videos of the girls at games and pep rallies. Sponsor Rebecca Wilson said she first thought it was a scam, but after finding out it was legitimate and a parent meeting it was confirmed they wanted to go.
The squad will perform in the parade with Spirit of America Cheer, a large group with members from all across the United States. The girls have to pay airfare and hotel, while Spirit Production pays for their costumes, gear needed for the parade and some meals. They will be in the city six days arriving on Nov. 18 and leaving the day after the parade.
Once the decision was made to attend, the girls launched into a massive fund raising campaign to pay their expenses. Thanks to the support of family, friends and the community they were able to meet the goal that will send 11 girls to the parade. Three of the girls from the 14-member squad will not be attending. There also are parents going along as chaperones.
Wilson said they fly to New York on Nov. 18 and there will be rehearsals every day, mornings and evenings. The girls have already received their costumes and gear, and all provided by the company. They also have received the choreography and have begun learning the routine.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
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
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.
Third graders at Bowie Intermediate presented the Norse Myth Mardi Gras parade last week. They created not only floats, but stories for the Krewe Bezeker Vikings. See more photos in the Thursday Bowie News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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