The Bowie Class of 2020 took their home field Saturday night, together for the last time, to officially receive their diplomas and close this year’s EPISD Graduation Season after six days of socially-distant ceremonies. The graduating class of 294, earning nearly $100,000 in scholarships, was led by valedictorian Elijah Prieto and salutatorian Pricilla Merez. Both spoke […]Read More
The Oso Good Food Truck students debut their latest business venture Thursday, selling Bowie swag and other merch for alumni, students and staff in their new store. The Bowie Cave, located within the school’s cafeteria, formally dedicated the store Thursday evening – nearly selling out the shirts, hoodies, beanies, mugs and other spirit merchandise. The […]Read More
Chapin High’s Erik Hernandez and Cesar Higadera last week took top honors at the Tag Team Rebote Rumble, the first inter-school tournament of its kind in the city. Doubles teams from Chapin, Bowie and Jefferson high schools competed in the first Royal Rumble at Bowie High for rebote bragging rights – showcasing the not-so-well-known but highly-competitive sport […]Read More
It was a battle between the Northeast and the Southside at historic Baty-Simmang stadium, as the Andress Eagles flew in to take on the Bowie Bears. While the Bears fought to defend the home turf, the Golden Eagles soared, taking the game 56-0. Our very own Andres ‘Ace’ Acosta was there and we bring you his view […]Read More
Freshmen at Bowie High School this year kicked off the start of a new era of education at the South Side school. The new Small Learning Community Academies will give students an edge in college and workforce readiness unlike any other in the region. A $5-million grant from the Texas Education Agency helped EPISD set […]Read More
EPISD Fine Arts takes a road trip back to the 1980s on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip this summer as they stage “Rock of Ages” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at Bowie High School. From the moment the production begins to the “Don’t Stop Believin’” finale, expect hit after hit of legendary 80s classics guaranteed […]Read More
Three EPISD high schools will get a boost in their athletic facilities thanks to their participation in a video contest by Powerade. Franklin and Austin high schools each won regional grand prizes in the “Power Your School” contest from Powerade, earning them $10,000 toward improvements to the athletic equipment at their campuses. Additionally, Bowie High […]Read More
An army of volunteers — including more than 50 U.S. military veterans from throughout the United States — will help bring new life to the thriving Jardín Bowie plan to bring new life to the Bowie Jardin this Saturday. Mission Continues, a national organization that recruits veterans to volunteer in communities in an effort to help them […]Read More
Tuesday afternoon, the parents and community of Bowie High School gathered to send a message to El Paso Independent School District (EPISD): “Education Yes, Contamination No.” I spoke with Hilda Villegas and Maria Luisa Amaya, both women are part of ‘Familias Unidas de Chamizal’ and are also concerned parents. Hilda explained to me that the parents […]Read More
To make it to a Disneyland-based music conference, the Bowie High School band will have to do more than just play excellent music. They’ll also have to dance to it. The music program at Bowie, under the direction of band director Jasmine Torres, has seen a resurgence over the past few years. They capstoned a […]Read More
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