The Lady Cats track team has had nothing short of an impressive season. They continued this trend last weekend at the sectional meet in Mexico. Of the girls competing under the BGHS title, four of them were involved in shattering school records. “I can’t ever remember a meet in my 15 years at Bowling Green that we had four school records set in one meet,” said head coach Matt Chance.
The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce met May 8 for their regular membership meeting. The board discussed several upcoming events and fundraisers, including the chamber’s park day, which has been subject to recent, exciting updates. Being the first order of business as the meeting was called to begin, chamber president Chad Perkins called upon several present BGHS students for their presentation of scholarships. Those awarded Chamber of Commerce scholarships were
The city of Bowling Green’s Board of Aldermen gathered for their regular meeting Monday night to proceed with business and discuss bills, including amendments for existing ordinances. Board members discussed a mutual aid agreement between the city and county, as well. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Monday evening; all members were present. After a motion from Ed Lawson and a second from Kay Reading, the board
Bowling Green Middle School and principal Kim Pafford hosted the annual ceremony for eighth grade promotion last Thursday, May 16. The commencement was held in the BGHS gym and began at 7 p.m. The event was very well attended. Marcia Tepen and music teacher Elaine Carty led the choir in the National Anthem and “When We Are Singing a Song.” The seventh and eighth grade band then performed “Engines of
The EMO Conference recently named three Bowling Green High School baseball players All-Conference. Congratulations to the following all conference baseball players: Brian Moore – First Team, Alex Roy – Second Team, Jake Niemeyer – Second Team.
The Bowling Green High School track teams did not disappoint at Saturday’s Class 3 Sectional 2 competition. The meet was held at Mexico High School, with 29 men’s teams and 28 women’s teams involved. The Bobcats placed 15th out of 29. The Lady Cats showed once again that they have what it takes to make it to the top, placing 3rd out of their 28 competing teams. “Both team performed
The Lady Cats track team has had nothing short of an impressive season. They continued this trend last weekend at the sectional meet in Mexico. Of the girls competing under the BGHS title, four of them were involved in shattering school records. “I can’t ever remember a meet in my 15 years at Bowling Green that we had four school records set in one meet,” said head coach Matt Chance.
The American Legion Post 370 Annual Memorial Day services will be held Monday, May 27 at the Post Home at 420 Kelly Lane, Louisiana. The services will be held inside and begin at 10 a.m. The Centenary United Methodist Church Handbell Choir and the Centenary United Methodist Church Choir will perform. All Veterans and their families should plan to be attend, as all veterans will be recognized during the program.
Scholars from both the BGHS junior and senior classes gathered together last Tuesday, May 14, to be recognized for their outstanding progress during the school year. More than 20 students from each class were awarded for their studies. The evening began with a welcome from ag teacher Jason Davis. Brad Kurz, BGHS principal, followed with an introduction of the present guests, including several members of the Bowling Green R-I Board
The city of Bowling Green’s Board of Aldermen gathered for their regular meeting Monday night to proceed with business and discuss bills, including amendments for existing ordinances. Board members discussed a mutual aid agreement between the city and county, as well. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Monday evening; all members were present. After a motion from Ed Lawson and a second from Kay Reading, the board
Last week, Bowling Green High School’s choirs and bands hosted their spring concerts. The choral concert was Tuesday, May 7. The band concert followed up on Friday, May 10. A crowd attended each for the entertainment. During the choral concert, Tim Hanley, Tyler Talkington, and Gaby Farabee each performed songs as solos. The Pride pieces were choreographed by Emily Schuckenbrock, Nick Stumbaugh, Jordan Watts, and Emily Nosbush. The group performed
The Bowling Green Rotary Club will be hosting Lakefest at the Bowling Green Reservoir / Jack Floyd Memorial Lake, East of Bowling Green, on Friday, June 7, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Lakefest includes a Barbecue, 5K run/walk, and Fishing Derby. The Rotary Club will serve a barbecue dinner from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The 5K run/walk features a scenic course on trails that run along the east
The Pike County Health Department Home Health and Hospice and the WIC program have rescheduled their exciting day in the park due to weather. Fit-N-Fun day will be held Wednesday, May 15, from 4 to 6 p.m., with a rain date of Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event is for children ages two to five. Fun, age-appropriate physical fitness activities will be available, using playground