Lone Star Dispatch Issue #5

PALS mentor elementary students

Juniors and seniors that are members of PALS work with elementary students. They're goal is to encourage and help the kids with any difficulties they're having. It both helps the younger kids and teaches the high schoolers about leadership and different perspectives.
Who: PALS of Bowie
What: mentor elementary kids
Where: at school
Why: to teach Bowie students about role modeling and to encourage elementary students
When: currently
How: by working on projects and supporting elementary students
Quoted: Amy Cox, Alejandro Garcia, Hartman,
Strongest Quote: "...they demonstrate strength and motivate me to step out of my comfort zone too."
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Freshman prepares for a school life across the sea                      

Freshman Maya Levee is applying to be a foreign exchange student. She wants to go to Spain to experience the culture and learn Spanish. Becoming a foreign exchange student is a lengthy process and she doesn't know how long she wants to be in Spain for. Her family and friends will miss her if she leaves, but they know it will be a great experience
Who: Maya Levee
What: is applying to be a foreign exchange student
Where: Spain
Why: she wants to experience the culture
When: next year
How: by joining the student exchange program
Quoted: Maya Levee, Sophie Bega, Andrew Chadha, Jean Frazier
Strongest Quote: "Maya has a very versatile disposition, making her a great candidate to adjust to her new surroundings."
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Seniors receive nostalgia with four-year-old letters 

Seniors had to write letters to their future selves during their freshman year. They received the letters during their senior year. Many seniors were surprised by how much they changed over the years. Mrs. Blevins stores all senior letters in her room.

Who: Bowie seniors
What: received freshman letters
Where: Bowie High School
Why: to see how much they've changed through the years
When: every year; just happened for this year's seniors
How: Mrs. Conroy distributes
Quoted: Patricia Conroy, Shari Blevins, Kandice Cox, Angelica Saenz
Strongest Quote: "The letter showed me that I can do something to change my life and make it better."
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Baseball plays it safe

It takes a lot of time and preparation for the Bowie Baseball Team to prepare for their games. The team hopes to make improvement before the next games come around. Some Bowie players have gone on to play for college teams.

Who: Bowie Baseball Team
What: hopes to make improvements
Where: Bowie
Why: they want to be first in the district
When: this baseball season
How: by practicing and planning ahead
Quoted: Samuel Degelia, William Gawlik
Strongest Quote: "Baseball is just like life, It's not always fair, but it will teach you lessons."
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Band director set to move to a new school at year's end 

Bowie Band director Kim Shuttlesworth will be moving to a new school at the year's end. She is starting the program at a brand new high school on the outskirts of Austin. She has led the Bowie band for many years, and helped them earn numerous awards.

Who: Kim Shuttlesworth
What: is leaving Bowie
Where: Bowie
Why: to direct band at a newer school
When: next school year
How: by taking a job at the new school
Quoted: Kim Shuttlesworth, Gianna Nuckols, Lauren Anderson, Danny Cruz
Strongest Quote: "...she was there for me not only as a mentor, but also as a friend."
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