SCHOOL NEWS
Bowie OAP earns alternate at district contest
Bowie and Nocona High Schools competed at Graham on March 7 with their one-act plays with neither advancing past district although Bowie was named alternate play.
BHS’ entry, “Beggar’s Opera,” was plagued with last minute cast problems, but those attending reported the competition show was one of the best the cast and crew had done citing lots of creative vision, fun and costuming.
As alternate the play would advance to area if one of the two district 8-AAA plays could not compete.
Bowie will present its play in a public performance at 7 p.m. on March 18 in the junior high auditorium.
Caleb Miller was named to the All Star Cast, with Jason Buck receiving best sound tech with honorable mention to Haily Brinson.
Karla Murphey, director of the NHS production of “Dracula,” reported they were fragmented and needed a couple of more weeks to “polish up.” She cited lots of absences due to illness and other school activities that impacted rehearsals. She complimented Bowie on a great show despite last minute changes.
Nocona students receiving awards were Olivia Storey to the All Star Cast and Cana Cates, honorable mention. Kailey Armstrong received best lighting technician. Overall outstanding crew went to Nocona’s team of Alessandro Rico, JD DeStratis, Chloe Sutton, Jessica Flores and Kailey Armstrong.
Trustees of the Bowie Independent School District approved all the offered contracts for professional educators during last week’s meeting.
After a brief executive session the board returned to open session to approved the contracts. Several staff members are retiring include Kathy Green, principal at Bowie Elementary; Chris Cornelison, assistant principal at Bowie Junior High and Kristi Hunt at Bowie High School.
Superintendent Blake Enlow said there are a few who don’t have all their certification completed that did not receive a full contract. There also were no reassignments of staff to other duties as of April 21.
Read the full story in the May 1 Bowie News.
The Hardin and Clark Scholars, the top academic honors at Midwestern State University, and other outstanding students were named during the annual Honors Recognition Banquet April 25 in D.L. Ligon Coliseum.
Rykir J.A. Evans was named Hardin Scholar. Evans is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science.
The Hardin Scholar is the university’s highest award for academic excellence and was begun in 1962 by the Hardin Foundation. It is presented each spring to a student during his or her senior year and a $3,000 scholarship award is given with the honor.
Read the full story in the May 1 Bowie News.
Rykir J.A. Evans named Hardin Scholar for Midwestern State University stands with Kandace Adam, the Clark Scholar. (Courtesy photo)
Make the transition from junior high to high school easier by attending Jackrabbit Preview Night starting at 5:30 p.m. on April 7 in the high school cafeteria.
Students and parents will complete and sign high school graduation plans. You also will learn about high school classes, degree plans, dual credit and much more. Attendance is encouraged.
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