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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
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
WPLD Sept. 29 Broadcast
WPLD Sept. 29 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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Staff Reporter JJ Johnson is obsessed with the Nissan Skyline GTR Black Edition car

Nissan Skyline GTR: My Dream Car

September 17, 2019
A few of the most well-known hip hop artists; 2Pac, Biggie, Big Sean, and Kanye West.

Evolution of Hip Hop

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Matthew Nichols and Clay Rains get the audience excited about the talent at Dunbar.

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May 29, 2019
An underground artists logo.

Give Underground Artists a Chance

March 14, 2019
PLD Talent Show 2018

PLD Talent Show 2018

May 24, 2018
Talent show winner senior Katy Rucker singing Creep.

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May 24, 2018
Junior Max Taylor singing Hotel California.

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May 24, 2018
Junior Jack Burton playing the guitar as Max Taylor sings.

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May 24, 2018
Simon Palmer performing a magic trick for Alfonso Solaris.

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May 24, 2018
Freshman Nick Clevenger playing the guitar.

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May 24, 2018
Maggie Fan playing erhu during the talent show.

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May 24, 2018
Frankiee Rodriguez plays guitar during a performance at the talent show.

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May 24, 2018
Litzy Najera and Frankiee Rodriguez performing their duet Say You Wont Let Go.

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May 24, 2018
Senior Guliana Benites singing Valerie.

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May 24, 2018
Freshmen Elizabeth Fitzpatrick and Haley Halcomb performs a dance routine during the talent show.

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May 24, 2018
Sophomores Matthew Nichols and Clay Rains hosting the talent show.

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May 24, 2018
Freshmen Haley Halcomb performs a dance routine during the talent show.

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May 24, 2018
Kayla Pryer sings At Last during the talent show.

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May 24, 2018
Girls Basketball Senior Night

Girls’ Basketball Senior Night

February 15, 2018
The PLD Student Section Cheering on the girls basketball game.

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February 15, 2018
#20 Junior Cheyenne Fullwood Driving Past a defender.

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February 15, 2018
#23 Senior Mashayla Cecil attacking the station defender.

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February 15, 2018
PLD Hockey Falls to Oldham County

PLD Hockey Falls to Oldham County

January 3, 2018
Aj Russell hitting a player off the puck.

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January 3, 2018
Will Mcvoy defending in the neutral zone.

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January 3, 2018
#15 Junior Walker Mack jumps up for a basket.

Boys’ Basketball Faces Defeat At First Home Game

December 4, 2017
# 10 JaQuice Gray speeding past a defender.

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December 4, 2017
#4 Isaiah Allen shooting a free throw.

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December 4, 2017
#22 Micheal Corrio bodying a defender to get to the basket.

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December 4, 2017
#12 Junior Jared Gadd going up for a layup.

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December 4, 2017
#3 Sophomore Robby Kinnard taking the ball down looking for a pass

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December 4, 2017
Bulldog Madness 2017

Bulldog Madness 2017

November 27, 2017
#22 Junior Michael Corio dunks the ball.

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November 27, 2017
#12 Junior Jared Gadd sets up to shoot the ball.

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November 27, 2017
#24 Sophomore Rodrell Dryden goes up against teammate for a lay-up.

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November 27, 2017
#4 Sophomore William Cliett moves around the defender.

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November 27, 2017
Freshman Lourdes Kinnard dribbles the ball.

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November 27, 2017
#1 Sophomore Robby Kinnard gets looks up to shoot the ball.

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November 27, 2017
Dunbar players watch their team on the sidelines.

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November 27, 2017
#15 Junior Isaiah Allen gets ready to make a shot.

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November 27, 2017
#4 Junior Walker Mack celebrates after a point.

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November 27, 2017
Junior Jailyn Ginter smiles as she runs down the court.

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November 27, 2017
#21 Junior Nate Clark dribbles the ball down the court.

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November 27, 2017
Dunbar Orchestra Presents Spooktacular Concert

Dunbar Orchestra Presents Spooktacular Concert

October 31, 2017
The Symphony Orchestra first violins, dressed as prisoners, take a bow after finishing their pieces.

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October 31, 2017
Co-Director Mrs. Anna Watts and her son were dressed up as cows for the evening.

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October 31, 2017
Symphony Orchestra members Jin Cho and James Brandewie stand after preforming the final song, Shadows In The House.

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October 31, 2017
Senior James Brandewie plays the cello while dressed as a Teletubby.

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October 31, 2017
Senior Frankie Rice and the Concert Orchestra play Fire Dance.

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October 31, 2017
Co-director Mrs. Rebecca Goff enters the stage to conduct the Symphony Orchestra.

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October 31, 2017
Mrs. Anna Watts directs the String Orchestra including Clay Parsons who is dressed as a cow.

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October 31, 2017
The Concert Orchestra cellists play Bold Venture while dressed up for their Halloween concert.

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October 31, 2017
Dunbars Academic Team practices critical call.

Dunbar Academic Team Maintains a Busy Schedule

October 20, 2017
Dunbar Football Defeated By Lafayette

Dunbar Football Defeated By Lafayette

October 3, 2017
#7 Tanner Cox speaks with Coach Mullins on the sideline.

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October 3, 2017
# 8 Senior Tyler Browning tackles an opposing player.

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October 3, 2017
#17 Sophomore Tyler Johnson being talked to as he comes off the field.

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October 3, 2017
#44 fights hard to gain extra yards.

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October 3, 2017
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