Bowie High School (Arlington, Texas)
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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.
History
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.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.Athletics
The school has struggled to win in football, having had one winning season in its history (ironically coming in 1982, the year the original Bowie High closed) and no playoff appearances. The school recently hired its third coach since re-opening in 1991. In November 2005, Kenny Perry was named head football coach.However, 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
- 2005-2006 Dual-Team Tennis Title
- 2005-2006 Wrestler Title
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.
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
- 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
Famous alumni
- Darrell 'Dimebag' Abbot (d. 2004) - Pantera guitarist
- Vincent Abbott - Pantera drummer
- Rex Brown - Pantera bassist
- Brad Hastings - former NFL football player
- Tom Mustaine - video game developer, Ritual Entertainment
- Vernon Wells - center fielder for the Toronto Blue Jays
External links
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