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‘I wanted to be a person of change’ Adam Bell joins BHS leadership

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Adama Bell, new assistant principal at Bowie High School. (Courtesy photo)

By BARBARA GREEN
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It may be hard to believe someone who read their first book at the age of 23 would discover a true passion for learning, but for new Bowie High School Assistant Principal Adam Bell it was a spark that turned him to a career in education.
The 39-year-old educator says he was a preacher’s kid and “Navy brat” who bounced around throughout his childhood going to six different elementary schools. Born in Japan, he claims McAlister, OK as home because it was here he took a stand when his father planned a move taking him away from his high school during his senior year.
“I had a girlfriend, was involved in Boy Scouts becoming an Eagle, and I was not leaving. I planned to live in a tent. I had done it during the summer so no big deal, and I could shower at school. I was fine with it, having the time of my life. Looking back I see I was homeless although I had a job, car and shelter,” recalls Bell.
After high school he was working at Radio Shack and got transferred to Wichita Falls to be a store manager. He would meet his future wife when she came into the store. Bell hired her roommate and they all became friends. Alissa and Adam dated as she attended college at Midwestern State University pursuing a teaching degree.

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Jammin’ at the Justin makes temporary move

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The March 30 Jammin’ at the Justin makes a move to the Nocona Senior Citizens Center, 400 Boston due to a scheduling conflict.
Jammin’ begins at 6 p.m. Come out to play or sing, or just sit back and enjoy the music at the free show. Tips will go to the senior center.

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Bowie one-act advances to area

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Bowie High School’s one-act play, “A Monster Calls,” advances to area on April 13 in Clyde after a great showing at bi-district competition.
The production got second place and advances with Eastland and Early. Lia Meier and Corban Word received All Star Cast, and Owen Hofbauer received honorable mention All-Star Cast. The tech award went to Adamari Alonso for lights.
The show is directed by April Word. A time for the area performance will be announced as soon as it is released. There will be a public performance of the play at 6:30 p.m. April 7 in the Bowie Junior High Auditorium.
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Gold-Burg, Saint Jo, Forestburg and Bellevue High Schools take their plays to district contests on March 29 at North Central Texas College theater.
Bellevue will be the first play of the day at 10 a.m. The rest perform at about one-hour intervals with a break for lunch. Saint Jo is next followed by Forestburg and Gold-Burg.

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Nocona Easter Egg Hunt kicks off the week

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A large group of youngsters and families came out for the Nocona Easter Egg Hunt this past Saturday. Hosted by Nocona General Hospital and the Lions Club, it was a fun morning for the families.
A brightly colored inflated Easter Bunny was a great picture point for families. (Courtesy photos NGH)
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