COUNTY LIFE
By BARBARA GREEN
It was the joy of working with children and a passion for sports that led Steven Valkenaar to choose a career in education.
Valkenaar will come to Bowie this summer as the new elementary school principal. He replaces Blake Enlow who move to the junior high as its new principal.
The 32-year-old Valkenaar grew up in the Hurst area graduating from L.D. Bell High School. He then attended Texas A&M-Commerce and later graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a bachelor degree in exercise science.
Valkenaar recalls he had several teachers and coaches who inspired him to consider education. However, it was working with church youth that furthered his path.
Read the full feature in the weekend News.
Five Montague County high schools will graduate in ceremonies May 23 and May 24.
Make sure to see the 2025 Graduation Keepsake Section in the May 22 edition of The Bowie News. It is the only one to feature seniors from all seven of the area schools including Bowie, Bellevue, Gold-Burg, Forestburg, Nocona, Prairie Valley and Saint Jo.
Bowie High School
The Jackrabbits walk the stage at 8 p.m. on May 23 in Jackrabbit Stadium. Teacher Tabitha Jones was selected by the students to be the speaker.
Seniors Virginia Watson and Boston Farris will pass the mantle of leadership to the junior class represented by Laney Enlow and Hayden Heugatter. Superintendent Blake Enlow will present diplomas.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
All members of the Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum or those interested in learning more about Montague County’s largest museum are invited to attend the annual membership meeting at 2 p.m. on May 31.
There will be a short business meeting to elect new directors afterwhich Dr. Sergio Ayala will discuss the museum’s newest archaeological exhibit. He also will conduct, “What’s Your Point?” where guests are invited to bring in artifacts for Dr. Ayala to examine.
All membership are due in May and there are several levels from which to chose starting at $35 a year. TNT is supported by its members along with donations, fundraising and grants. The museum celebrates its 15th years showcasing Montague County’s unique history.
The museum is located at 1522 E. U.S. Highway 82 in Nocona. Call 825-5330 with questions.
The 2025 senior class of Bellevue High School will be the first area graduates to walk the stage to receive their diplomas on May 16, followed by Saint Jo on May 22.
Coming in your May 22 Bowie News see the graduation keepsake section that features photos of graduates from Bowie, Bellevue, Nocona, Saint Jo, Gold-Burg, Forestburg and Prairie Valley Schools.
In this edition meet the honor graduates of Bellevue and Saint Jo High Schools.
Read the full story in the May 15 edition
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