Bowie Step Teams: Welcome

The James Bowie High School Boys and Girls Step Teams (Souljahs and Lady Souljahs) under the direction of the All-Star Coaching Staff at Bowie High School (Christopher Caldwell, Doris Morehead, Carolyn Peterson, and Zandra Marshall) are renowned throughout the State of Texas for their complex choreography and high-energy performances. Last season (2008-09) the girls team placed in shows throughout the state and both teams went on to win another State Championship.

For the past eleven years, the Bowie Step Teams have been ranked among the elite throughout Texas and are usually considered the teams to beat. Last season the "Souljahs" and "Lady Souljahs" shocked the crowd at the 2009 Texas State Championship and won first place in the face of excellent competitors. This brings a total of seven State Championships to the Bowie Step Teams in the last six years.

This year (2009-10) Jonathan Nute and Michael Seaton will lead the "Souljahs". Heather "Jo" Amakwe will lead the "Lady Souljahs". The Supreme Commander post will not been filled for the 2009-10 school year.

The Annual Arlington ISD MLK Step Competition was held today in the Bowie High School Auditorium.  Particiting high schools, included Martin High Girls and Boys, Arlington High Coed, Lamar Boys and Bowie Boys and Girls Teams.  It was probably the best MLK compeition in a long time.  The competition was fierce.  Score sheets have not been released but it appeared to be a close finish.  However, in the end, there could only be one winner--The Bowie Souljahs.  Congratualtions to the Souljahs and all the teams that participated.

 1st Bowie Souljahs

2nd Martin Debonair Men

3rd Lamar Boys

Article taken from TSTA Website:  Pictures can be found in the site PHOTO ALBUM 

On yesterday December 19, 2009, the Texas Step Team Association's (TSTA) formerly NTSTA hosted the First Annual Winter Social.  The event was held at Incredible Pizza in Euless, TX. Every member team was represented at the event.  There were over 100 people who attended the event.  The teens enjoyed Step Offs, Battles and they even turned the lobby into a Dance floor.  It was an awesome sight to see.  The Steppers also enjoyed the huge game room and of course the Pizza.

However the most exciting thing was the socializing that the Steppers engaged in.  Steppers from Crowley, TX  to Mesquite, TX enjoyed themselves so much that coaches/sponsors couldn't get them to leave when it was time to go.  This marks the second Association Members Social that the organization has hosted.  This was by far the biggest.  The Social was organized by the Events Committee, members include Coaches Demond Halsey, Lamar High, Latamara Taylor and Serena Watkins both from Crowley High School. 

Hannah's Socks is a non-profit organization focused on providing clothing necessities to the less fortunate.  Hannah's Socks collects donated materials in the form of men's, women's and children's socks and undergarments, then leverages partnerships with local shelters for distribution to both the homeless and to victims of domestic violence.

In addition, they support programs serving under-privileged children. Hannah's Socks firmly believes that in a country as prosperous as the United States, no man, woman or child should want for something as basic as a warm pair of socks.

Michael Seaton, a member of the Boys Step Team also shared the vision and goals of the non-profit organization.  He developed a plan for the Step Teams to help out Hannah's Socks by placing boxes throughout Bowie High School.  Students donated brand new pairs of shocks in an effort to further the cause.  The sock drive officially ended on December 11, 2009 but many enthusiastic students continued to bring socks as late as 10am today.  Way to go Step Teams. Thank you to all those who donated socks. We couldn't have done it without you.

BY JAHKEL BUTLER

This past weekend the Bowie Step Teams partcipated in the Saginaw Step Competition.  The Lady Souljahs placed 2nd and the Souljahs placed 1st behind Grand Champions, Garland High School.  This is the second loss in a row for the Souljahs.

Unfortunatley, for the Souljahs and Lady Souljahs, Mr. Caldwell and Mrs. Morehead can now say "I TOLD YOU SO." They both suggested a different focus for both teams prior to this show. Mr. Caldwell has called for a reorganization meeting on today.  He says everything will be scrapped including the uniforms.  He stated the following:

You actually think I am going to sit back and watch years of hard work and creativity go down the drain.  I will not accept another loss from either of these teams.  They will begin following our plan TODAY.  The next time the DFW area sees the Souljahs and Lady Souljahs, the teams will look like BOWIE STEP TEAMS.

Mrs. Morehead stated the following as well:

Now that they understand that WE know what we are doing, we will get rid of the uniform, step routines, marginal individuals, last minute changes and the overall low morale of the team.  We are still the best in Texas as far as I'm concerned and we are going to focus on continuing to be the best.

This marks the first loss for the Lady Souljahs but it was a very disappointing loss.  I don't believe I will able to report what happens at the meeting because I am sure it is not gonna be anything nice. Mrs. Morehead and Mr. Caldwell don't like hearing a bunch of excuses for loosing.  I will report back on the NTSTA SOCIAL this weekend.  

Over the weekend the Bowie Step Teams competed in the 6th Annual Lake Highlands Step Competition. This was the first performance of the year for both teams. The Lady Souljahs mesmerized the crowd and the judges with their complex and exciting routine and won first place in the girls division.

The Souljahs stunned the crowd and judges with a high energy performance but were seven points shy of total domination and placed second. Thanks to all those that came out and supported the step teams.

Fall Tryouts for the Bowie Step Teams have ended.  Congratulations to the following new team members:

by Brandon Mcdowell

Please help support the Bowie Step Teams by purchasing Step Team Gear and magazines on this site. Click on Support Our Team in the top left column for magazine subscriptions and Souljahs Sportwear in the botten left corner for step team gear.