Bowie High School (Arlington, Texas)

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James Bowie High School
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Established 1973, 1991
School type public high school
Grades 9-12
Principal Darrell Sneed
Location Arlington, Texas, United States
Students 2900 (2004-2005 academic year)
Athletics UIL Class 5A
Colors Blue, Orange, White
Mascot Volunteers
Website James Bowie High School

James Bowie High School is a secondary school in Arlington, Texas. The school is a part of Arlington Independent School District and serves students in grades 9 through 12 in southeast Arlington and southwest Grand Prairie. Bowie High competes in Class 5A within the University Interscholastic League that governs interschool athletic, artistic, and academic competition in Texas.

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[edit] History

[edit] The Original Bowie High

In 1973, James Bowie High School opened at 701 East Arbook Boulevard in Arlington (presently the home of Workman Junior High School). Due to the opening of Martin High School in southwest Arlington and the growth pattern of south Arlington moving more southwest (and into portions of Arlington served by other districts), Bowie was closed in 1982. The school was closed with the understanding that the next high school to be opened would be named Bowie, and the school's mascot, traditions, and records would carry over to the new school.

[edit] The New Bowie High

In 1991, construction concluded on the new Bowie High School at 2101 Highbank Drive in Southeast Arlington, just south of I-20 and west of State Highway 360. Bowie now draws attendance from southeast Arlington and parts of southwest Grand Prairie. New academic wings, a new gym and expanded cafeteria all helped with the fast growth in this area. The school's population was at its largest in 2002 with an enrollment of approximately 3100 students. The enrollment today is projected at around 2500 students. The first principal of James Bowie High School was Mrs. Jean Richerson until her retirement. Following Mrs. Richerson was Mrs. Cheryl Rose, Mr. Davey Jones, and Mr. Darrell Sneed, who has been Bowie's principal since 2001.

[edit] Athletics

Prior to the 2006 season, Bowie struggled to win in football. The Volunteers had only one winning season in its history (ironically coming in 1982, the year the original Bowie High closed) and no playoff appearances. The school hired its third coach since re-opening in 1991 and fourth in its history, bringing in Kenny Perry as head football coach, leading to the breakthrough season Bowie is presently enjoying.

Bowie completed its regular season schedule at 7-3 overall and 5-2 in district play, finishing in second place behind Cedar Hill. That performance earned the Volunteers their first-ever playoff berth. They will face South Grand Prairie in the opening round of the Class 5A-Division I tournament on Friday, November 17.

The 2006 football squad made history by becoming the first Bowie team to win the mythical Arlington city championship by beating Arlington, Lamar, Sam Houston and Martin (Bowie did not play Seguin, an Arlington ISD school in Class 4A).

Also, Bowie basketball, wrestling, track, baseball, and tennis have all enjoyed successful seasons.

Texas Class 5A state championships include:

  • 2002-2003 Boys Team Track Title
  • 2004-2005 Girls State Basketball Title
  • 2003-2004, 2004-2005 Girl's Doubles Tennis Titles
  • 2005-2006 Mixed Doubles Tennis Title
  • 2005-2006 Wrestler Title

[edit] Academics

In May 2006, Bowie High School joined the International Baccalaureate program. The Class of 2008 will be the first first students offered the opportunity to earn the IB Diploma.

The school participates in the Advanced Placement Program, offering the following Advanced Placement (AP) classes: AP Biology, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP English, AP European History, AP Geography, AP Government, AP Latin, AP Macroeconomics, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP US History and AP World History.

Dual credit courses, taken at Tarrant County College (SE Campus) and/or UT Arlington, are offered in Algebra II, Art IV, English IV, Geology, Government/Economics, Music History, Psychology and Sociology.

[edit] Student Clubs and Organizations

Academic Quiz League
Academic Decathlon
Art Club
Ballet Folklorico
Band
Bowie Belles Drill Team
Business Professionals of America
Cheerleading, Freshmen
Cheerleading, Junior Varsity
Cheerleading, Varsity
Chess Club
Choir
Creative Writing
Crimestoppers
DECA
Drama
FBLA
French Club
Golf
Gospel Choir
HOSA
International Club
Journalism
Junior Class
Key Club
Latin Club
LULAC
Math Team
Muslim Student Association[MSA]
National Honor Society
Orchestra
The Real Volunteers
Science Club
Senior Class
Step Team
Special Olympics
Speech and Debate
Student Council
Photography/Video
Technology Student Association
Winston Science Team

[edit] Famous alumni

[edit] External links

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Arlington Independent School District
High schools Arlington | Bowie | Sam Houston | Lamar | Martin | Seguin
Junior high schools Bailey | Barnett | Boles | Carter | Ferguson | Gunn | Hutcheson | Nichols | Ousley | Shackelford | Workman | Young
Elementary schools Butler | Starrett
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