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Students and faculty were first told to exit the building, so they were located behind the cafeteria, in the parking lot, and around the outside of the building. Around 20 minutes later, everyone was directed to gather at the football field.
Bomb Threat Evacuates Four High Schools
Four of the six boys bathrooms at PLD have been closed after more than a week of daily acts of destruction and theft.
Devious Licks Cause Schoolwide Destruction
Students throughout the state have been back and forth with the debate about wearing masks in school; while other counties around the state have taken away a mask mandate, Fayette county continues to enforce it for the safety of our students and staff.
Will the Mask Mandate Stand?
People gather at a Nov. 1 rally held at the state capital in Frankfort.
Kentucky Supreme Court Decision Brings a Blow to Statewide School Mask Mandate
This years homecoming is a little different due to COVID regulations and contact tracing.
What to Expect at the Homecoming Dance
Coach Murray Garvin serves as the new head basketball coach and as PLDs equity coach.
A Mindful Moment with PLD Equity Coach Murray Garvin
“As of Sept. 19, 2001 5,422 people are still missing at the WTC,” Madame McNely wrote in her scrapbook. “50,000 pounds of debris have been removed, and there is much more to go.”
Dunbar Teachers Remember 9/11
The Dawg Pound at the end of the 3rd quarter. Senior, Kamarion Robinson scores his third and Dunbars last touchdown of the night.
Dunbar Bulldogs Face Loss Against Madison Central Indians
Mrs. Preptit created a welcoming sign for students, and said that she hopes to see artists thrive as we return to in-person school.
Funky Footprint Art Lines Halls
Simple games like Snake and Pac-Man are available on Chromebooks for students, but some students play the games at inappropriate times.
Chromebook Games OK…Sometimes
Elected during a pandemic, Logan Justice serves as the National FCCLA Vice President of Membership.
Episode 2: Logan Justice
The cast of Spamalot said that this years musical was a lot of fun and a nice escape from the stress of quarantine.
Behind the Scenes of PLD Drama’s “Spamalot”
Fayette County Public Schools renews contract with Social Sentinel to monitor the social media sites of students.
Protection Over Privacy?
Pressured to Get into the Right College
Pressured to Get into the ‘Right’ College
I Miss My International Family
I Miss My International Family
Andy Cobb enjoys video games, being outdoors, and writing. He is a sophomore and this is his second year on staff.
Blog: A Look Back at My Year
While the right to peaceful protest is enshrined in the Constitution, there is no such protection for violent attacks on our nations institutions.
PLD Lamplighter Condemns Capitol Riots
Lamplighters Promise to Our Community
Lamplighter’s Promise to Our Community
The first amendment protects our right to freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
Our Experience at Nationals
Still Not Heard
Still Not Heard
WPLD Oct. 27 Broadcast
WPLD Oct. 27 Broadcast
We may not be professionals yet, but we can dream, right? Lets see our name in lights!
WPLD Oct. 20 Broadcast
Students throughout the state have been back and forth with the debate about wearing masks in school; while other counties around the state have taken away a mask mandate, Fayette county continues to enforce it for the safety of our students and staff.
WPLD Oct. 13 Broadcast
WPLD Oct. 6 Broadcast
WPLD Oct. 6 Broadcast
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

Lamplighter Media Productions
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

Lamplighter Media Productions
Abigail Hendren

Abigail Hendren, Editor-in-Chief

Abigail is a Senior at Dunbar who serves as the WPLD Lamplighter Editor-in-Chief, Yearbook Editor, and Senior class Historian-- but she mostly just cares about her dogs.

All content by Abigail Hendren

Abigail Hendren

May 30, 2018
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Episode 2: Finstas

May 14, 2018
Episode 1: The Juul Epidemic

Episode 1: The Juul Epidemic

April 25, 2018
Dunbar teachers pose for a group photo.

Passage of Last Minute Pension Bill Angers Teachers

March 31, 2018

Dunbar Teachers Walk-In to Protest SB1

March 15, 2018

Dunbar Students March for Their Lives

March 14, 2018
Adding Weapons Will Not Reduce Violence

Adding Weapons Will Not Reduce Violence

March 8, 2018
Increased Safety Measures in Place at Dunbar

Increased Safety Measures in Place at Dunbar

February 22, 2018
Student Parking Frustrations

Student Parking Frustrations

February 12, 2018
Accident Triggered Lockdown at Dunbar

Accident Triggered Lockdown at Dunbar

February 2, 2018

A Pension is a Promise

November 30, 2017
Unfounded Violence Rumors Circulate Throughout Dunbar

Unfounded Violence Rumors Circulate Throughout Dunbar

October 20, 2017
Whats going on with DACA?

What’s going on with DACA?

September 22, 2017
The Dunbar defense prepares for the ball to be snapped.

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September 22, 2017
Junior Tanner Cox (#7) receiving a play from Coach Mullins.

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September 22, 2017
Senior Cole Haney (#10) gets a drink of water after coming off of the field.

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September 22, 2017
Senior Trace Lane (#63) prepares to snap the ball.

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September 22, 2017
Junior Dominique Price (#23) fights through an attempted tackle to make his way up the field.

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September 22, 2017
#62 Trace Lane, #52 Nate Thomas, and #69 Nate Guettler wait for the ball to be snapped.

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September 22, 2017
#69 Nathan Guettler attempts to block an opposing defender.

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September 22, 2017
Dunbar student voice team member Jenna McCauley speaking from a students perspective to rally support for the anti-gun violence cause.

Dunbar Student Speaks At National Gun Violence Awareness Day 2017

June 3, 2017
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June 3, 2017

Kindness Projects Aim to Brighten Dunbar from Wendy Turner on Vimeo.

Positivity Challenges Promote Kindness

March 31, 2017
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PLD Varsity Baseball Wins Against Anderson County

March 27, 2017

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Lip Dub from Wendy Turner on Vimeo.

PLD Pep Rally on March 3

March 6, 2017

Dunbar Students Participating in Prom Dress Drive

March 4, 2017

Lexington Leadership Youth Program from Wendy Turner on Vimeo.

[Video] Leadership Lexington Youth Program Open for Sophomores

February 28, 2017

[Video] AP Exam Registration is Open

February 20, 2017

Honoring the Legacy of PLD and the Original Dunbar from Wendy Turner on Vimeo.

[Video] Remembering Paul Laurence Dunbar’s Legacy

February 9, 2017

Dunbar Student Voices: Teens and Gun Violence

January 31, 2017
Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman

January 20, 2017

Final Exam Mythbusters from Wendy Turner on Vimeo.

[Video] Best Study Tips for the Final Exam Frenzy

December 6, 2016
The boys cross the field to lead the crowd in singing the Dunbar Fight song after a sweet win.

Boys Soccer Regional Championship

October 25, 2016
Game of Thrones Predictions

Game of Thrones Predictions

October 3, 2016
Leaves are beginning to take on the red and orange colors as we head into the Fall season.

What You Need to Know About Fall Trends in 2016

September 19, 2016
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