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On Dec. 6, PLD Lamplighter held an education roundtable at Dunbar. Attendees included Dr. Demetrus Liggins, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, and teachers and students. Gov. Beshear showed a photo of the event during his Facebook Live address concerning his 2022 budget.
Public Education Receives Historic Investment in Governor’s Budget
On Dec. 6, PLD Lamplighter hosted an education rountable at Dunbar High School. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, AFT President Randi Weingarten, Dr. Demetrus Liggins and a panel of teachers and students discussed teacher burnout.
Why Teachers are Leaving and Why it Matters
The return to in-person instruction has left many students feeling isolated and detached from school.
School Fights and Threats of Violence a Cause for Concern
Kentucky Strong: How To Help Western KY
Kentucky Strong: How To Help Western KY
A recent study shows that the human brain has been changed by the pandemic--whether or not the person was infected with the virus. Just living through the stress has had an impact on everyone.
How “Pandemic Brain” is Affecting All of Us
The world languages department at PLD includes Spanish, German and French courses at a variety of levels.
The Benefits of Being Bilingual
Students in the Parenting class were given infant simulator dolls to care for as part of a class project.
Not Ready to Be a Parent
Mrs. Wendy Turner was named Kentucky High School Journalism Teacher of the Year in 2014.
The Lady Behind Lamplighter
Iced sugar cookies with sprinkles.
Happy Little Baking Accidents
After West Side Story premiered in September of 1957, it has been revived three times on Broadway.
Spielberg’s West Side Story is a Masterpiece
STLPs Toy Drive for Childrens Hospital
STLP’s Toy Drive for Children’s Hospital
top 10 christmas
Top 2021 Holiday Activities
The normally crowded study hall during first block had a large number of absences on Jan. 14, a day when the school attendance was only at 78%z
Historic Teacher, Student Absences in January
The stretch of Man o War between Lyon Drive and Old Cave Hill is particularly treacherous in the winter.
Student Car Accidents Continue on Man o’ War
The winter break allows the school halls to recover after a continuous effort to create chaos.
To Those Who Choose Fear
Black cats have long been abused due to superstitions surrounding them.
The Vulnerability of Black Cats
WPLD Dec. 8 Broadcast
WPLD Dec. 8 Broadcast
WPLD Dec. 1 Broadcast
WPLD Dec. 1 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 17 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 17 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 10 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 10 Broadcast
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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#15 Junior Walker Mack jumps up for a basket.

Boys’ Basketball Faces Defeat At First Home Game

December 4, 2017
Dunbar boys' basketball was defeated by Bryan Station on Nov. 30 with a score of 68-77.
Bulldog Madness 2017

Bulldog Madness 2017

November 27, 2017
Girl's and Boy's Basketball teams scrimmaged on Nov. 16.
players getting hyped up before the game

Football Defeated on Senior Night

November 1, 2017
Dunbar football played their final game of the season on Oct. 27 against Western with a score of 12-41.
Senior Tailgate 2017: Fun and Games

Senior Tailgate 2017: Fun and Games

October 16, 2017
The annual senior tailgate was held on Oct. 13 prior to that evening's home game. Dunbar was defeated by Scott County 8-42.
Homecoming Game 2017

Homecoming Game 2017

September 24, 2017
Although the Bulldogs lost 52-0 to Frederick Douglas on Sept. 22, fans still enjoyed the evening's festivities.
Bring Out the Boom

Bring Out the Boom

September 20, 2017

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