Fred Bowyer

A MAGICAL MOMENT Katelyn’s late father Fred Bowyer walked her down the aisle to their favorite song, a remake of the Elvis classic “Fools Rush In, Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Haley Reinhart.

Diane McLaughlan, a beloved former Condit teacher and member of the Bellaire community, passed away on Oct. 25. Here, she is pictured with husband Pat and Fred and Olga Bowyer. Read more about Diane here.

Fred and Olga celebrated The Buzz Magazines' 15th anniversary with us in 2017. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)

Mr. Bowyer and his wife Olga joining in the fun at a Condit function.

Mr. Bowyer gives moral support to first graders Bonnie Robbins, Kolby Brown, and Milan Narayan who had the honor of reading the morning announcements to the school.

Fred was surprised with a personal prize and a donation for Condit by winning the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award. Condit students sat on the blacktop to watch the celebration and to watch their principal's interview with the local news. Watch the sweet moment here.

Chuck E. Cheese helped Mr. Bowyer with the carpool line the day before a Spirit Night fundraiser at the restaurant.

Mr. Bowyer rocking his Houston Texans jersey.

During his first year as Condit principal, Buzz editor Joni Hoffman asked if Mr. Bowyer would be willing to dye his hair pink as a prize to students during a read-a-thon contest. He wholeheartedly agreed. Unbeknownst to Joni (until we researched this article), Fred continued the tradition. Here he is with his hair dyed pink in 2010. No wonder his hair still had a tinge of pink! (Photo courtesy of the Erickson family)

Mr. Bowyer was known for his magnetic personality and sense of humor. 

Cameron Moore, Mr. Bowyer, and Sydney Moore were all smiles at Cameron's fifth-grade graduation.

Fred Bowyer was genuinely thoughtful and caring. The Ericksons remember that when their house flooded during Harvey, Fred called to ask if they needed anything. Halley jokingly responded: Tequila. Fred quickly showed up with a bunch of goodies. Here, he's pictured with Steve Erickson and said tequila. (Photo courtesy of the Erickson family)

Condit carpool line was always quite the adventure especially on Halloween when you just might see a hippie wanting to fight for recess rights!

Condit class reunion

Pictured, gathered at the Condit reunion were (first row, from left) Kaylen Janecek, Meg Pieri, Fred Bowyer, Heather Parker Drake, Carol Mandola, Christina Daly Meyer; second row, from left) Ethan Towber, Anna Macia, Lauren Ohler, Demi Papas, Kate Logan, Rachel Reed, Ishani Shethia, Maddie Stein, Rachel James, Lauren McAuliffe, Garrett Green, Abigail Shelby, Alexander Adrogue; (third row, from left) Liza Meyer,  Benjamin Dauber, Cameron Moore, Megan Frankel, Hailey Green, Spenser Dale, Ben Kugler, Ernesto Loera, Naveen Aiyer, Thomas Fuller, Tyler Vann; (fourth row, from left) Connor Young, Tobias Hill and Ming Perlman. Not pictured: Cara Kennedy, Ava Goodman, Kelly Watkins, Maddie Youngblood, Danielle Henry and Mr. Kenny Jones.

2019 Condit alumni had a purr-fect time reuniting with their fellow Cats. Seniors and teachers celebrating included Jasmine Deanda, Mariam Abbas, Israel Garcia, kindergarten teacher Holly Ames, Seth Taylor, Taahir Busaidy, Jordan Morris, Gunnar Franek, Connor Loughhead, Hunter Loughhead, Maxwell Atha, Tommy McGuire, Thomas Newhouse, former principal Fred Bowyer, Isabella Bosley, Claire Betzer, PE Coach Bill Johnson, Sophia Kontos, kindergarten teacher Michelle Driscoll and Maddie Brau.

Colin Mee, former Condit principal Fred Bowyer and Sarah Tomlinson enjoying a Condit fundraiser. Mr. Bowyer recalls, “It was the perfect place for a Condit Night Out. Kids could play and the adults could visit. And it raised money for the school.” (Photo: LaWana Sieckmann)

Joni Hoffman, Fred Bowyer, Michael Hoffman, and Olga Bowyer (Photo: Nikky Lawell Photography)