National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist

Jared R. W., is among the approximate 16,000 Semi-finalists in the 55th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.  To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of competition.   To become a Finalist, a Semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by the high school principal, and earn SAT scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test.  Jared was one of 1.5 million juniors who entered the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2008 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT) which served as an initial screen of program entrants. Congratulations to Jared and his family as he continues in the Merit Scholar competition.

Student Prepares for Solo Flight

Jametrya W., 10, is a student in the CRP Future Pilots Flight School in Oak Cliff. She expects to become the first and only female pilot in the school founded by Tuskegee Airmen. Jametrya's solo flight in November will be from Dallas Executive Airport to Waco and back. This will be the final test she will have to take to earn a light sport license. Jametrya hopes to earn a degree in Aviations Management and become a private and commerical pilot. (source: Dallas Weekly, August, 2009)

Track Star Runs in Italy

Junior track runner, Darnell P. had the awesome experience of running track in Reggio Emilia, Italy this summer sponsored by the Ft. Worth Sister Cities Organization. This program takes a group of students from the area to another country to compete in a variety of sports every four years. Darnell participated in the 100m and 200m races and received 2nd place in both granting him two silver medals. Darnell said, "It was a great experience and he was blessed to get the opportunity to go overseas and represent the USA. Between the food and the sleeping conditions, you learn to appreciate what you have at home". The Bowie family is very proud of Darnell's accomplishments.

Manhassett Community Service Award

The Manhassett Neighborhood Community honors Bowie teachers and students for their dedication and service to Bowie High School. This month, students Anthony H., and Tiffany P. were selected for the Service Award. Congratulations to these great Bowie Volunteers.

PSAT National Winners

Congratulations to Jared W., Kelsey, L., and Ian J., for receiving recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Program. Jared was recognized at a National Achievement Semi-Finalist and National Merit Semi-Finalist; Kelsey was recognized as a National Achievement Outstanding Participant; and Ian was recognized as a National Merit Commended Scholar. All Achievement Scholarship winners are selected from the finalist group on the basis of their abilities, accomplishments and potential for success in college. 

Students Selected for Honor Choir

Four Bowie Choir students, Reynaldo A., Kathryn M., Nicholas W.,and Michelle A. were selected to participate in the Region V 9th/10th Grade Honor Choir. Congratulations to these students, and to the other participants for their strong showing and dedication!

Manhassett Community Service Award

The Manhassett Community Service Award was presented by Marvin Sutton, Community Watch Coordinator to Lakendrick W. 11, Kelsey L.,12, and Mrs. Sheri Russell.

AVID Students To Attend Exposition

Junior AVID students, Wendy C. and Betty M. completed an internship this summer with MHMR of Tarrant County through the Texas A & M Health Disparities Academy. Due to their hard work and dedication, Dr. Mary Shaw, Director of the Center for the Study of Health Disparities, selected Wendy and Betty to attend the American Public Health Association Exposition in November held in Philadelphia, PA. The student will work with Dr. Shaw to present the research findings from the summer internship.

Debate Winners

Congratulations to Zach L. and Ben L. who placed 3rd at the Grand Prairie Policy Debate Tournament defeating many of the top ranked schools in the area. Jonah Hanft is the debate coach.

Homecoming King and Queen

Congratulations to Ethan W. and Luci N. for being selected by their peers as the Homecoming King and Queen.

Color Guard Shines at Camp

The Colorguard Section won the Best in Show at the annual Spirit of the Volunteers Band Squad Comp this summer. Leaders are Alicia Ruiz, Kat Narvaez and Curtis Redman.

Outstanding Orchestra Performer

Orchestra student Chase F., 12, received the Outstanding Performer Medal at the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Competition in Austin for his awarding winning performance on the viola. Chase's name will be published in the 2009 Book of Champions. Congratulations to Chase! His orchestra teacher is Mrs. Babcock.

TSA Competes at Nationals

While most high school students were spending their summers sleeping in and polishing their video game skills, a group from Bowie High School went to Denver to compete in the National Championships for the Technology Student Association (TSA).  TSA is an organization that promotes technological literacy and academic success through competitive events with a technological theme.  The 24 Bowie students who competed had qualified earlier by placing highly at the regional and state TSA competitions. Bowie had the largest number of National qualifiers from the state of Texas.  The Bowie team is a TSA dynasty finishing in 3rd in 2005, National Champions in 2006, 2007, and 2nd in 2008. The Bowie team finished 2nd to Southeast High School of Florida and produced 21 top ten finalists.

BPA State Medalists and Wall of Fame Inductees

The students in the photo were medal winners at the BPA State Contest. In addition, the following students were inducted in to the AISD Wall of Fame for their success at the BPA State Contest. The students include: (in no particular order) Paul Bui, Kenny Cao, Cindy Chung, Alejandra Galvan, Johnny Huynh, Chris Nguyen, Mary Nguyen, Quyen Nguyen, Trang Nguyen, Tiffany Pham, Patrawat Samermit, Min Yu.

FBLA State

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) participated in the State Leadership Conference. The results were record breaking for Bowie FBLA, as our chapter is sending a school record 13 students to the National Conference in Anaheim this summer.