BOWMAN ENDS THE YEAR WITH POETRY AND ART.

Byline: Bhavna Mistry Staff Writer

SANTA CLARITA - Students of Bowman High School will present a poetry reading and art show from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. today, which is the annual Day of the Poet and Artist.

The poetry reading will be based on the book ``Constant Deja Vu,'' the continuation high school's annual publication - a collection of original works by the students.

`` `Constant Deja Vu' is a flood of youthful energy and perception,'' said Richard Weekley, creative writing instructor.

More than 30 students who have never had their writings published are featured in the book, which includes a variety of poems and creative writings.

``Each year is a new ball game,'' Weekley said. ``There is a satisfaction in seeing young people anxious to use language in new ways to help them describe their world, their lives and their feelings.''

For the event, Room 9 will be transformed into The 9 Gallery. A book signing and refreshments will follow the reading and exhibit.

The event, which also serves as a celebration of the end of the school year, will be taped and later released for possible broadcast locally on public access television.

``My students are nervous and excited at the same time,'' Weekley said.

Bowman's graduation is scheduled for at 6:30 p.m. June 13.