Bowie High School (Maryland)
| Bowie High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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15200 Annapolis Rd[1] , | |
| Coordinates | 38°58′39″N 76°44′34″W / 38.977388°N 76.742916°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public High School |
| Established | 1965[2] |
| School district | Prince George's County Public Schools |
| Principal | Robynne Prince [1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,573 |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue, Burgundy and White |
| Mascot | Spike the Bulldog |
| Yearbook | Bulldog |
| Website | www1 |
Bowie High School is a public high school in Bowie, Maryland and a part of Prince George's County Public Schools.
History
Bowie High School was built in 1965,[2] named after former Governor of Maryland, Oden Bowie who is the namesake of the city in which it is located.[3] The first graduating class was in 1967. It shares the same layout as Laurel High School, in neighboring Laurel, Maryland.[citation needed]
Academics
Bowie High School has the second highest student SAT average in Prince George's County, and is rated second on The Washington Post's Advanced Placement Challenge Index.[citation needed] Bowie High School is also affiliated with FIRST Robotics, having competed 4 years. Bowie High is also among the top 5 percent of U.S. high schools for AP participation.[4]
Notable alumni
- Alessandro Battilocchio, Italian politician[5]
- Michael Beasley, NBA basketball player[6]
- Eva Cassidy, vocalist and musician[7]
- JC Chasez, singer-songwriter[8]
- Kathie Lee Gifford, entertainer[9]
- Todd and Andy Hicks, Pro soccer players[10]
- Paul Reed Smith, owner of PRS Guitars.[11]
- Erik Imler, Olympic and Pro soccer player[12]
- Mark Jonas, pro soccer player[13]
- John Kaleo, Arena Football League quarterback[14]
- Brad Schumacher, Olympic gold-medal swimmer and water polo Olympian[15]
- Chris Volz, vocalist[16]
Drinking and drunk driving
Bowie High School has historically had a high rate of drinking and gained national attention.[17] In 1986, the school initiated programs to curb drunk driving after 15 students were killed in 1979 and 1980.[17] In 1986 another three were killed in a drunk driving accident on the Capital Beltway.[17]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Bowie High School". Prince George's County Public Schools. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ^ a b Andrea Noble. "Comptroller visits Bowie High". Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ "Revitalization of Old Town Bowie". City of Bowie, Maryland. Retrieved 2007-10-02.
- ^ Jonathan F. Keiler (2007-01-28). "The Washington Post – Innovation That Already Works". Retrieved 2009-02-19.
- ^ PSE. "The Socialist Group in the European Parliament". Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ Ryan Mink. "Dematha's David Adkins Works Out Michael Beasley Before NBA Draft". Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ Richard Harrington. "The Washington Post: Echoes of a Voice Stilled Too Early". Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ Delina D. Pryce. "Ex-Bowie resident on cover of TV Guide". Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ George Rush and Joanna Molloy (1996-05-13). "Daily News: Kathie Lee's High-School Class Struggle". New York. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ Ted Black. "Former county soccer stars get drafted by MISL squads". Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ Virginia, Terhune (January 3, 2013). "Bowie High grad, guitar maker and band perform at scholarship fundraiser Saturday". Gazette.Net. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ Levine, David (July 2, 1987). "Rewards Coming to Imler". Retrieved 2009-02-21. [dead link]
- ^ Hughes, Frank (September 11, 1992). "The Washington Post: Bowie's Jonas Risks Eligibility". Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ Towson University Athletics. "Towson Tigers". Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ Ted Black. "New coaches off to solid starts". Retrieved 2006-12-21.
- ^ Volz, Joe (January 24, 2002). "Flaw-some: Rock music as artistic expression and therapy". The Gazette. Archived from the original on June 14, 2002.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c Rusche, Sue (1 November 1986). "Enforce Underage Drinking Law". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved 8 April 2013.