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Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

Lamplighter Media Productions

Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

Lamplighter Media Productions

All content by Maitri Patel
The 2024-25 WPLD awards banquet was held on May 20 in the PLD auditorium.

Tearful Goodbyes and New Beginnings

Maitri Patel, Staff Reporter May 21, 2025

Under the soft glow of auditorium lights and the echo of warm applause, the WPLD Awards Banquet unfolded as more than just an end-of-year ceremony—it was a heartfelt celebration of family, legacy, and...

Senior Sukriti Kapoor assists Calleigh Snead and Daleigha Young in their freshman English class. The peer tutoring program at Dunbar allows peer to peer interaction and collaboration.

Learning Together

Maitri Patel, Staff Reporter May 16, 2025

Moving from middle school to high school brings a shift in both academics and expectations. Students take on greater responsibility, managing their schedules and adapting to faster-paced, more independent...

After the snake was freed from the plastic mesh, it was led back to its habitat.

Operation Snake Rescue

Maitri Patel, Staff Reporter May 15, 2025

When Mr. Jesse Howell took his Biology 3 students outside for a lesson, he did not expect to have a visitor. In the creek near the school, students noticed a water snake struggling to free itself from...

Students play an interactive game at the JA and Lit Lex event to learn about financial literacy concepts.

Counting on the Future

Maitri Patel, Staff Reporter May 15, 2025

Understanding money isn’t just for adults — it’s essential for students, too. Kentucky has taken a significant step by passing House Bill 342, making financial literacy a mandatory course for...

AP exams are drastically changing, with both in-person options and full digital tests offered.

The Freshman AP Challenge

Maitri Patel, Staff Reporter May 1, 2025

As May rolls in, so does AP season, a time filled with flashcards, review sessions, and late-night cram sessions.  For high school freshmen, it marks their first taste of college-level pressure, and...

The recycling club going around and emptying bins after school.

Small Actions Big Reductions

Maitri Patel, Staff Reporter December 10, 2024

While officials report that emissions levels have decreased, Adrian Bryant, Civic Information Specialist at Civic Lexington, says this is a misconception.  Global warming and climate change are no longer...

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