COUNTY LIFE
Stepping out – Jackrabbits launching new drill team
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Girls are invited to step up and be part of the inaugural season of the Bowie High School Steppers Drill Team joining an interest meeting and practices, set for early April just prior to try-outs.
The plans for the new extra-curricular activity were unveiled at the recent Jackrabbit Preview and the idea introduced to the Bowie School Board in Feburary. Principal Joanne Keeler sees the new program as just another opportunity for students to be involved and take pride in being a Jackrabbit.
“It is all about getting kids to come to school. I want to see 100% attendance, but I know that is not possible due to illness or other things. Anytime we can get them to want to come to school and be prideful is good, it is just another reason for them to be there,” explained the principal.
At several of her previous schools there were drill teams. She pointed to the Dyer High Silveradoes and the Denton Phillies.
“Every place had one, and it was combined with Friday night football season activities. It was one more thing kids can get excited about and be proud to be part of the group and showing their skills,” she said. “When I was a kid school was my job, we just need to find a way for them to be proud of what they are doing, then taking that to be good leaders in school for their peers.”
Meet the new Steppers’ coach Lauren Dosch in the weekend Bowie News.
Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
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