SCHOOL NEWS
Bowie one-act takes on new play about Waco incident
Bowie High School will present “IMPASSE,” written and directed by Candace Raines Mercer at 6:30 p.m. on March 2 in the Bowie Junior High Auditorium.
This show is free and may not be suitable for young audiences as it deals with mature content. The show takes a candid look from the inside of the Branch Davidian compound during the 51-day siege at Waco in 1993.
Director Mercer states parents of young children are strongly cautioned as the themes of this play are mature said the director.
Bowie’s one-act will perform at 4 p.m. on March 5 at Graham Memorial Auditorium for district competition.
District disclaimer: This program contains mature content. The theatre arts department at Bowie High School presents a diverse array of plays and musicals for the school, community, and town. Occasionally our choice of material includes shows that touch on controversial topics. IMPASSE includes subject matter and language that some people might deem controversial. We do not condone the behavior of characters represented in the performance, opinions, ideas and views expressed in the performance do not represent those of Bowie ISD.
Cast members are: Matthew Scrogum, David Koresh; Camden Starnes, Steve Schneider; Nicholas Foster, Wayne Martin; Austin Long, Perry Jones; Paris Waters, Rachel Jones Koresch; Laci Hawkins, Michaelle Jones Koresch; Bethany Fon, Judy Scheinder, Savannah Bordelon, Sherry Lynn Jewell Lights; Marta DeMeo, Lorrain Sylvia; Nicole DeWolfe, Audrey Martinez; Janelle Breashears, Sheila Martin; Dezirae Lison, Lisa Martin; Gavin Betts, Mike Jones; Ezekiel Gutierrez, David Thibodeau; Breanna Masingale, Sherri Doyle; Lilly Martinez, Juliet Martinez; Lexi Richardson, Jennifer Andrade and Nathan Rodgers, Cyrus Koresch.
Alternates: Alicia Marshall, Daniel Mayhew, Kami Young, Kendal Wolf. Crew: Lance Jones, sound and Bethany Woolf, lights. Honor crew: EJ Richardson, Julia Oliveira, Taylor Matthews and Angela Zaragoza.
Bowie Independent School District Trustees will discuss personnel issues including possible action on hiring a new high school principal when it meets at 5:30 p.m. on April 20.
An executive session is scheduled for that topic and other personnel updates as the school nears its end.
Last month the high school principal and assistant superintendent resigned as did the head boy’s basketball coach. The new coach was named this week
The regular agenda opens with recognition of high school students and staff.
Superintendent Donna Hale will provide informational updates for enrollment and attendance, intruder detection and audit report, operations reports and parent and community forum meeting comments.
The Montague County Tax Appraisal District annual financial report will be reviewed. There also will be a discussion on open enrollment for pre-kindergarten for the 2026-27.
Under action items the board will determine the financial feasibility to comply with the Texas Transportation Code regarding school bus seat belt requirements. Possible action on applying for two waiver days for missed instructional days due to snow.
Monthly reports and financials wrap the agenda.
Mark your calendar for the mandatory Jackrabbit Preview at 5:30 p.m. on April 6 in the high school cafeteria for current eighth graders in the Bowie Independent School District.
This event is designed to help students and parents prepare for a successful transition to high school. You’ll learn about academic pathways, degree plans, course offerings, extracurricular activities and ways to stay involved through the high school journey.
Explore high school course options and academic opportunities.
Learn about graduation pathways and degree plans. Ask questions and connect with campus staff. Ensure your student is ready for scheduling.
The Bowie schools music program hosted its annual cake spin on March 28. There was a live auction with caller Terry Gunter, along with the spin. All proceeds go back directly to the music students.A couple of guest conductors helped out Director German Torres. All bands, choir and color guard performed.
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