COUNTY LIFE
‘I wanted to be a person of change’ Adam Bell joins BHS leadership
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
It may be hard to believe someone who read their first book at the age of 23 would discover a true passion for learning, but for new Bowie High School Assistant Principal Adam Bell it was a spark that turned him to a career in education.
The 39-year-old educator says he was a preacher’s kid and “Navy brat” who bounced around throughout his childhood going to six different elementary schools. Born in Japan, he claims McAlister, OK as home because it was here he took a stand when his father planned a move taking him away from his high school during his senior year.
“I had a girlfriend, was involved in Boy Scouts becoming an Eagle, and I was not leaving. I planned to live in a tent. I had done it during the summer so no big deal, and I could shower at school. I was fine with it, having the time of my life. Looking back I see I was homeless although I had a job, car and shelter,” recalls Bell.
After high school he was working at Radio Shack and got transferred to Wichita Falls to be a store manager. He would meet his future wife when she came into the store. Bell hired her roommate and they all became friends. Alissa and Adam dated as she attended college at Midwestern State University pursuing a teaching degree.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
Get an early start celebrating mom by enjoying the Mom’s Night Out Sip & Stroll With Me downtown Bowie, Texas from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 2 with a chance to win a free gift basket full of goodies at each participating location.
Weather permitting, the Stark family will provide horse-drawn carriage rides on the beautiful historic brick streets for guests.
Join us for another fun downtown “mini-open house” event starting at 5 p.m. along with the added fun of pop-up vendors.
Read about all the participating merchants for this week’s Sip & Stroll With Me in the May 1 Bowie News.
Get ready, Bowie the Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con is back and bigger than ever for its second annual event on May 3 at the Bowie Public Library.
Running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this annual celebration of comics, pop culture, and creativity is a can’t-miss event for fans of all ages.
This year’s Mini-Con will feature an exciting lineup of vendors, artists and authors, along with a bounce house, video game tournament and costume contest. Attendees can enjoy free comic books while exploring a variety of geeky goods, delicious food/drinks and more.
Whether you’re a superhero fan or just looking for a fun community event for all ages or to take the family out to, there’s a little something for everyone.
Don’t forget your costume, join us for a day of fun, fandom and free comics. Follow Bowie Texas Freakz & Geekz on social media or join the discord at BTXFG.Carrd.co.
Members of the Stoneburg Volunteer Fire Department will serve up its annual fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 3 at the Bowie Community Center, 413 Pelham Street.
Dinner includes fish with all the trimmings, served for donations only.
There will be a prize drawing for a Pitboss Savannah Pellet Grill and a custom built ARIS Rifle 5.56 NATO. Tickets are $10. To buy tickets call Bill Prater at 841-0263, Chad Long at 531-2711 or Chad Gerlach at 531-0726.
Donations may be sent to Stoneburg VFD, c/o Chad Gerlach, 9954 FM 1816, Bowie, TX 76230.
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