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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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PLD Alumni Brian Lawless Shares His Best Advice for Current Seniors from Wendy Turner on Vimeo.

Alumni Panels Share Wisdom With Seniors

May 10, 2017

On May 10, Dunbar alumni returned, giving advice to senior English students for the first annual Dunbar Alumni Panel. The event was held in the library, organized by senior English teacher Monica Cole....

Members of the Laplighter staff volunteer at the garden.

Exploring Dunbar’s Memorial Garden

November 26, 2015

Members of the Laplighter staff volunteer at the garden.

Episode 8: The Aftermath

June 19, 2015

Episode 7: The Hannah Landers Story

June 12, 2015

 

Episode 6: The Roads Less Taken

June 3, 2015

Episode 5: The Jesse Higginbotham Memorial Garden

May 27, 2015

Episode 4: The Fear

May 20, 2015

Episode 3: Accident Tally

May 15, 2015

Sarah Hunt poses on the hood of her beloved Cabriolet, the car involved in her accident.

Episode 2: Car Quirks and Crash Dummies

May 7, 2015

What You Should be Binging on Netflix

March 9, 2015

Truth be told, the best TV shows in 2015 are available to stream on Netflix, including Bob’s Burgers, Once Upon a Time, and Parks and Recreation. Who needs cable when you can binge watch and binge re-watch? Bob’s...

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Olivia Canales Commits to Texas Christian University

December 15, 2014

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Volleyball Recap

December 7, 2014

Senior Alyssa Montgomery appreciates the perks of having mom at school.

Mrs. Mom

December 18, 2014

Senior Alyssa Montgomery appreciates the perks of having mom at school.

Activities relating to social media and electronics, for example Netflix, can cause sleep deprivation in teens.

Sleep-Deprived

January 6, 2015

Activities relating to social media and electronics, for example Netflix, can cause sleep deprivation in teens.

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Girls' Soccer Recap

December 3, 2014

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Football Recap

December 11, 2014

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Girls Cross Country Recap

December 11, 2014

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Sports Injuries

January 9, 2015

Boys cross country XCA

Boys Cross Country Recap

December 9, 2014

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Boys’ Soccer Puts Up a Fight at District Tournament

October 20, 2018

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Kailey Miller Commits To Central Michigan University

December 1, 2014

Junior Rosie Halpin and seniors: Claire Huskey, Alyssa Hogan, and Ellie Mullins weave baskets in Mrs. Banks Creative Crafts class.

Fashionable and Functionable: Retired Dunbar Librarian Shares Basket Weaving Skills

December 1, 2014

Junior Rosie Halpin and seniors: Claire Huskey, Alyssa Hogan, and Ellie Mullins weave baskets in Mrs. Banks' Creative Crafts class.

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Caroline Puckett

August 28, 2014

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Drew Shoaf

August 28, 2014

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Claudia Robertson

September 30, 2014

Amy-Cline

Amy Cline

September 26, 2014

India Day 23- 2014

India Day

September 23, 2014

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Homecoming Game: Dunbar vs. Madison Southern

September 16, 2014

The Dunbar Bulldogs take on the Madison Southern Eagles at the Homecoming game on Sept. 12, 2014.

Dunbar vs Madison Southern

September 13, 2014

The Dunbar Bulldogs take on the Madison Southern Eagles at the Homecoming game on Sept. 12, 2014.

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Maggie Davis

August 28, 2014

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