SCHOOL NEWS
Mighty Marching Maroon competes in rainy area contest
Bowie High School’s Mighty Marching Maroon competed in the area marching contest this past Saturday battling cold and rain, placing 14th out of 24 bands in the competition.
Director German Torres said while that was “Not necessarily where they wanted to be,” ending the season in the preliminaries, the students persevered through some unwanted conditions.
“They marched like champs being the first to compete Saturday. They took on some extra duties that we had not practiced throughout the season,” he said. “We are extremely proud of these students and look forward to continuing their journey this year,” said Torres.
They put up tents, covering everything in plastic, marched in ponchos and did it while trying to keep rain out of their faces added the director.
The director sent out appreciation to Robert Frick, junior high director, and Shawna Torres, choir and flag director, for their hard work in many areas. He also thanked the parents who helped with props, provided snacks and more. The band will now begin work on concert season with that competition in the spring.
Photo by Diane Weber showing the band in a wet and cold area contest last Saturday.
Congratulations to Bowie High School for Achieving Exemplary Status in the Texas Educational Theatre Association’s Award of Distinction.
The award recognizes individual schools and districts that are making outstanding contributions to raising standards for theatre education through achievement, curation of resources, diversity and advocacy for theatre arts.
Members of the Texas Educational Theatre Association proudly congratulate Bowie High School for earning this award. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that demonstrate outstanding commitment to fostering theatre education and participation in their communities.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsosnline.com
Bowie Independent School District Trustees extended the contract of Superintendent Dr. Donna Hale for one year and hired a new intermediate principal during its June 16 meeting.
Hale underwent her first annual summative evaluation in closed session as the board reviewed her overall work during the year. The superintendent said it has been a eventful year and she was happy the board extended her contract.
Landon Wesley was selected as the new principal at the intermediate school, replacing Jason Childress who moved into the new director of student services position last month. Wesley has been the campus assistant principal the past three years and has also served as teacher in the district. His wife, Rachel, is a science teacher at the junior high.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
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