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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
Stuff the Ambulance Toy Drive
“Stuff the Ambulance” Toy Drive
Each year, November 11 marks Veterans Day.
Veteran’s Day
Governor Beshear Declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Governor Beshear Declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
This years homecoming is a little different due to COVID regulations and contact tracing.
What to Expect at the Homecoming Dance
Taylor or Jake?
Taylor or Jake?
Quise on the Street: Thanksgiving
Quise on the Street: Thanksgiving
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
Black cats have long been abused due to superstitions surrounding them.
The Vulnerability of Black Cats
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
WPLD Dec. 1 Broadcast
WPLD Dec. 1 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 17 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 17 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 10 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 10 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 3 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 3 Broadcast
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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

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Boys Basketball Defeats West Jess.

Boys’ Basketball Defeats West Jess.

February 20, 2018
The bulldogs played West Jessamine on Feb. 13 and won with a score of 63-54.
Regional Dive Meet

Regional Dive Meet

February 15, 2018
The KHSAA Regional Dive Meet took place on Saturday, Feb. 10. Senior Julia Radhakrishnan and freshman Alexis Radhakrishnan placed 15th and 7th, respectively. Alexis qualified for the state championships which will take place next week.
Lady Bulldogs Lose To The Generals

Lady Bulldogs Lose To The Generals

January 26, 2018
The girls' basketball team lost to Lafayette on Jan. 23 with a score of 36-41.
#4 Junior Isaiah Allen tries hard to get past the defender.

Boys’ Basketball Loses To Catholic

January 21, 2018
The bulldogs lost to Lexington Catholic on Jan. 18 with a score of 43-54.
#10 Senior JaQuice Gray shoots a layup.

LCA Defeats Dunbar

January 10, 2018
Dunbar played LCA on Jan. 5 and was defeated with a score of 54-60.
Girls Basketball Rolls Over Commodores

Girls’ Basketball Rolls Over Commodores

December 5, 2017
The Dunbar girls' basketball team won their game against Tates Creek on Dec. 1 with a score of 67-44.
Orchestras Chamber Concert

Orchestra’s Chamber Concert

November 16, 2017
The annual Chamber Concert was held on Nov. 14. Advanced orchestra students performed a variety of self-taught pieces.
Dunbar Dramas Fall Competition Play

Dunbar Drama’s Fall Competition Play

November 4, 2017
This fall, drama presented "Aunt Leaf"--a tale about a young girl named Annabelle.
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.
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ESL Students Embrace Halloween Traditions

October 31, 2017

Boys Soccer Defeated By Lexington Catholic

Boys’ Soccer Defeated By Lexington Catholic

October 25, 2017
The Bulldogs played Lexington Catholic on Oct. 21 in the Regional Championship. They lost 1-2.
Bulldogs Lose Close Game Against The Defenders

Bulldogs Lose Close Game Against The Defenders

October 23, 2017
Dunbar football lost to Bryan Station on Oct. 20 with a score of 18-20.
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