COUNTY LIFE
Music warriors: Bowie, Nocona bands prepare for UIL marching contest
By BARBARA GREEN
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Montague County’s two high school marching bands are moving into the final weeks of rehearsal for the Oct. 19 Regional University Interscholastic League March Contests, which leads the 3A bands to state competition this year.
Bowie’s Mighty Marching Maroon and Nocona Pride of the Tribe are tweaking and refining their respective Asian-inspired “warrior” half-time shows to be ready for the judges. State contest alternates years for the bands. Both bands will compete at the Ponder Marching Festival this weekend and regional UIL contest on Oct. 19.
Bowie
This is German Torres first year to lead the Bowie band, along with his assistants Jimmy Fleener and Melissa Zamzow, also coordinates the flag corps.
“The Warriors” is the show title and follows a Viking-style theme complete with various props. Today’s band programs are theatrical productions using an array of lights, props, costuming, choreography all set to dramatic music.
Nocona
Erin Hanson is in her fifth year directing the Nocona High School Band. She is assisted by Randy Brooks and the color guard is directed by Nataly Hernandez. Hanson said preparation is going well for its show, “The Way of the Warrior,” which follows an Asian theme.
Read the full story on both bands in the weekend Bowie News.
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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