Bowie High School (Arlington, Texas)

The Original Bowie High School The original Bowie High School opened in 1973, Martin High School opened in 1982, Current building In 1991, Bowie reopened and moved to its current building on Highbank Drive. The perpetrator, a 17-year-old student, was arrested not far from the scene. It was confirmed that the perpetrator knew the victim before the shooting, although no motive had been found at the time. The victim died at the hospital at 3:27 p.m., == Feeder patterns ==

Bryant, Farrell, Starrett, West, and portions of Beckham and Remynse Elementaries feed into Barnett Jr. High. Barnett sends all of its students to BHS. Foster Elementary sends a portion of its population to Gunn Jr. High. Gunn sends the majority of its students to BHS and the rest goes to Arlington. Fitzgerald Elementary feeds into Ousley Jr. High. Ousley sends a portion of its population to BHS. Burgin and McNutt Elementaries feed into Workman Jr. High. Workman splits its students between Bowie and Sam Houston. ==Academics==

In May 2006, Bowie High School joined the International Baccalaureate program. The Class of 2008 was the first class offered the opportunity to earn the IB Diploma. The school participates in the Advanced Placement Program, offering the following Advanced Placement (AP) classes: AP Art: Studio Drawing, AP Art: Studio 2-D Design, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP English, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French, AP Geography, AP Government, AP Government and Politics, 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. == Notable alumni ==

• Darrell Lance Abbott — Went to Bowie for a short time. Also known as "Diamond Darrell", "Dimebag Darrell", "Dimebag" or simply "Dime", of Hard-Rock Band Pantera. • Vincent Paul Abbott — Also known as "Vinnie Paul", of Hard-Rock Band Pantera. • DJ Campbell (Class of 2022) — Offensive Tackle for the Texas Longhorns and Offensive Guard for the Miami Dolphins • Cade Cunningham (Class of 2020) — NBA point guard. Went to Bowie for a short time and later transferred to Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida. • Kyler Edwards (born 1999) — basketball guard in the Israeli Basketball Premier League • Terry Glaze (Class of 1982) — Original lead Singer of the Heavy Metal band Pantera and Lead singer of MCA recording artist and 80's Hair Metal band Lord Tracy. Lord Tracy album "Deaf Gods of Babylon" is number 50 on Rolling Stone Magazines 50 Greatest Hair Metal albums of all time. • Russell Hansbrough (Class of 2012) — NFL running back • Kolby Listenbee (Class of 2012) — NFL wide receiver • Maren Morris (Class of 2008) — Country and pop music artist • Todrick Hall (Class of 2003) - American singer, rapper, choreographer, and YouTuber. • Ty Nsekhe (Class of 2003) — NFL offensive tackle • Kamaru Usman — Former UFC Welterweight Champion • Vernon Wells (Class of 1997) — Major League Baseball outfielder ==References==