COUNTY LIFE
Bowie High marching bands advances to area
Bowie High School’s Mighty Marching Maroon earned its seventh, division 1 award at University Interscholastic League regional contest on Oct. 18.
The band traveled to Denton Saturday morning for the competition that was hampered by a rain show. Director German Torres said the students did extremely well especially considering the rain really came down when the show started.
“It stopped toward the end, but the rain had already done its damage. The students persevered and did what was probably the best run of the season, which is what we all hope for. We are extremely proud of the work the students have put in and look forward to the next two weeks,” said Torres.
The area contest will be Nov. 1 at C.H. Collins Stadium in Denton. A time will be announced later. This date and site is just for the 3A bands in this area.
Torres reiterated he is super proud of their work and the next two weeks will be busy getting ready. He also sent out appreciation to junior high director Ben Bruneau and Shawn Torres, choir director who works with the color guard, for their help during this busy time, as well as all the band parents who have stepped up to help this season.
“We are going to try and clean anything that may have stuck out both musically and visually to either us, parents or judges,” concluded Torres.
Members of the Saint Jo City Council will meet in regular session beginning at 6 p.m. on June 17 in the Saint Jo Civic Center.
Items on the agenda include the following: Public comments, discuss and approve the proposed 2026-2027 budget of the Montague County Tax Appraisal District; call the 2026 municipal election; consider resolution to apply for grants for water infrastructure through Corlett, Probst, Boyd; review minutes and monthly financials and reports from committee and department heads.
Members of the Montague 4-H STEM Club shot off basic rockets as they were sent skyward on May 30. Each youngster had packed their own rocket, went through safety meetings and then set up their rocket for lift-off. Club Coordinators Tammie and Pete Rohde made sure all the safety protocols were followed by all the youngsters saw their rocket fly skyward before they ran to retrieve them to pack for a second go. See more photos in Thursday’s Bowie News. (News photo by Barbara Green)
(News photo by Barbara Green)
The Bellevue Ex-Student’s annual reunion will be on June 13 at the high school gym.
Events will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and donuts after registration. Visitation will continued until the scheduled events of the day.
Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. by the FFA Alumni at a cost of $15, The reunion is the school gym which is currently receiving a make-over.
The Wall of Honor ceremonies will introduce and place this year’s new inductees on the wall. Other activities including door prizes, drawings and auction of several items including two baseball gloves and other memorabilia, adding to a fun-filled day.
Association members will conduct a short business meeting and recipients of the Ex-Student scholarships for 2026 will be recognized. Empty desks and class roll attendees also will be acknowledged.
All persons who have ever attended Bellevue high School and their families are invited to attend. All funds raised will go to the scholarship awarded in 2027 for Bellevue seniors.
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