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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
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
We may not be professionals yet, but we can dream, right? Lets see our name in lights!
WPLD Sept. 22 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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Our 2018-19 Halloween episode has arrived!

[Photo] WPLD Oct. 29 Broadcast

October 29, 2018

[Video] Seniors Share College Plans

May 31, 2018
Indian Boy: I Tore It Up

Indian Boy: I Tore It Up

May 29, 2018

WPLD May 23rd Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD May 23 Broadcast

May 23, 2018

WPLD May 14 Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD May 14 Broadcast

May 14, 2018

WPLD May 7th Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD May 7 Broadcast

May 7, 2018

[Video] WPLD May 1 Broadcast

May 1, 2018

[Video] WPLD April 24 Broadcast

April 24, 2018

[Video] WPLD April 16 Broadcast

April 16, 2018
A Fight For Funding

A Fight For Funding

April 13, 2018
Protestors gather in front of the capitol.

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April 13, 2018
Junior Leni Broady holds a sign stating, Bevin < Sewage < Teacher.

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April 13, 2018
Students Allington Bowling, Anna Susini, Rohith Kesaraju, Radhika Sharma, and Leni Broady wearing red to support their teachers.

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April 13, 2018
Dunbar students Divya Sunderam, Kelly Chen, and Erin Markel pose for a photo with their signs.

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April 13, 2018

[Video] WPLD April 10 Broadcast

April 10, 2018

[Video] WPLD March 26 Broadcast

March 26, 2018

MARCH 19TH BROADCAST from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD March 19 Broadcast

March 19, 2018
Indian Boy: I Tipped Off A Butterfly

Indian Boy: I Tipped Off A Butterfly

March 17, 2018

[Video] Dunbar Students March for Their Lives

March 14, 2018

[Video] WPLD March 12 Broadcast

March 12, 2018
Adding Weapons Will Not Reduce Violence

Adding Weapons Will Not Reduce Violence

March 8, 2018

[Video] WPLD March 5 Broadcast

March 5, 2018

The Unconditional Rise of Wakanda

February 27, 2018

[Video] WPLD Feb. 26th Broadcast

February 26, 2018

[Video] WPLD Scheduling Commercials 2018-19

February 22, 2018

[Video] WPLD Feb. 12 Broadcast

February 12, 2018

[Video] WPLD Feb. 5 Broadcast

February 5, 2018

[Video] WPLD Jan. 29th Broadcast

January 29, 2018
As a young child, I was always around cameras. My uncle used his to capture my first steps

Indian Boy: I Broke A Dream

January 23, 2018
Financial Aid Rules Unfair to International Students

Financial Aid Rules Unfair to International Students

January 22, 2018

[Video] WPLD Jan. 22 Broadcast

January 22, 2018
PLD in Pictures: MLK Walk 2018

PLD in Pictures: MLK Walk 2018

January 18, 2018

[Video] WPLD Jan. 19 Broadcast

January 18, 2018
Dunbar sophomore Shreya Tamilesvan and freshman Rishita Sontenam raise a poster of MLK. The poster represented BIACS and the unity between the Indian and American community in Kentucky. The poster also included a drawing of MLK.

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January 18, 2018
Man holds sign with Obama acronym with words Organize; Boycotts, Actions, Marches, America!. The man participated in the march on Monday morning. He was not part of any community group and attended the march individually.

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January 18, 2018
A hoodie with words Black by popular demand is among many other items present at the march. The words were a reference to the common phrase Back by popular demand. The store had other shirts, bags, painting, etc. related to the civil rights movement.

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January 18, 2018
Students from Lexington Catholic high school march in MLK walk. Lexington Catholics banner included several symbols of the Christian belief. Lexington Catholic students bundled up to withstand the cold weather and participate in the walk.

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January 18, 2018
Juniors Radhika Sharma and Leni Broady pose for picture. Junior Radhika Sharma stated It was an enjoyable experience and gave me the opportunity be a part of the larger community. The juniors attended the march as they share a passion for civil rights.

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January 18, 2018
The Lexington Green initiative supported many environmental sustainability projects around Lexington.

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January 18, 2018
A women participating in the walk holds a sign that states I kneel with NFL. The woman stood with many of her friends throughout the walk who all held signs for related causes. The sign references to professional football players kneeling during the national anthem as a representation of inequality in America.

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January 18, 2018
March participants converse at the end of the event. Individuals bundled up in the cold weather to commemorate MLK. The march served a place for many different community members to communicate as the men held two different banners.

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January 18, 2018
The Bluegrass Indo-American Civic Society pose for a photo. BIACS is a non-profit organization bringing together the Indian and Bluegrass community through various activities such as the walk. BIACS has attended the MLK walk for the past several years

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January 18, 2018

[Video] WPLD Jan. 9 Broadcast

January 9, 2018

[Video] WPLD Dec. 11th Broadcast

December 11, 2017

[Video] WPLD Dec. 4 Broadcast

December 4, 2017

[Video] A Pension is a Promise

November 30, 2017

[Video] WPLD Nov. 27 Broadcast

November 27, 2017

[Video] WPLD Nov. 20 Broadcast

November 20, 2017

[Video] WPLD Nov. 13 Broadcast

November 13, 2017

[Video] WPLD Nov. 6 Broadcast

November 6, 2017

[Video] WPLD October 30th Broadcast

October 30, 2017

WPLD October 23rd Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD Oct. 23 Broadcast

October 23, 2017

[Video] WPLD Oct. 16 Broadcast

October 16, 2017

WPLD October 9th Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD Oct. 9 Broadcast

October 9, 2017

SAOTW- Macy Jundi from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] Student Athlete of the Week with LeAnna Williams

October 3, 2017

WPLD Oct. 2 Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD Oct. 2 Broadcast

October 2, 2017

WPLD Sept. 25 Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD Sept. 25 Broadcast

September 25, 2017

WPLD September 18th Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD Sept. 18 Broadcast

September 18, 2017

[Video] Our Favorite High School Memories

May 19, 2017

[Video] A New Generation of Scholars and Artists

April 28, 2017
Teachers clap at the end of Junior Mackenzie McConnells closing speech.

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April 28, 2017
Junior Jasmine Ahmad talks about what a teacher means to her.

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April 28, 2017
Teachers watch the teacher appreciation featuring a personal acknowledgement to every teacher.

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April 28, 2017
Teachers watch the teacher appreciation video in the library.

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April 28, 2017
Teachers watch the teacher appreciation made by Juniors Olivia Geveden, Mackenzie McConnell, Olivia Zastro, Jasmine Ahmad, and Sahar Mohammadzadeh.

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April 28, 2017
Mrs. Compton watches the video with much happiness.

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April 28, 2017
Teachers gather to watch the teacher appreciation video containing 100+ students.

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April 28, 2017
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April 28, 2017
Mr. Cox and fellow science teachers watch the teacher appreciation video.

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April 28, 2017
Mr. Zimmerman and his fellow world language teachers watch the teacher appreciation video.

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April 28, 2017
Students surprise teachers at the beginning of the event with a video.

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April 28, 2017
Many teachers attend the teacher appreciation event put on by students.

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April 28, 2017
(left to right) Juniors Mackenzie McConnell, Jasmine Ahmad, Olivia Zastro, Sahar Mohammadzadeh, and Olivia Geveden pose for a photo after a successful event.

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April 28, 2017
Junior Olivia Geveden helps junior Jasmine Ahmad prepare for her speech prior to the event.

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April 28, 2017

[Video] Dunbar Student Organizes Community Support for Those in Need

April 19, 2017

[Video] Fire and Ice: Dunbar Prom 2017

April 12, 2017
Saurav Dahal works on the presentation for the Chamber of Commerce meeting in Beattyville.

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April 12, 2017

Bluegrass Youth Sustainability Council from Wendy Turner on Vimeo.

[Video] First Annual Spring Break Sustainability Summit

March 20, 2017
PLDs Future Business Leaders of America Regional Winners

PLD’s Future Business Leaders of America Regional Winners

March 9, 2017
Mrs. Tava Clay and Mr. Julian Jackson Jr, alumni of the original Dunbar high school, pose next to their high school memorabilia.

Connecting Dunbar’s Past to the Present

March 8, 2017

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Lip Dub from Wendy Turner on Vimeo.

[Video] PLD Pep Rally on March 3

March 6, 2017
Students ask questions about the guest speakers experiences at the old Dunbar.

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March 6, 2017
Many students present to listen to the original Dunbar high school alumni who were guest speakers.

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March 6, 2017
Mr. Julian Jackson Jr., alumni of the original Dunbar, answers students questions.

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March 6, 2017
Dunbars social worker, Mr. Steve Duerson, introduces the guest speakers to the students.

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March 6, 2017
Poems by Paul Laurence Dunbar presented along with other Dunbar memorabilia.

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March 6, 2017
Students ask the guest speakers questions about their time at the original Dunbar.

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March 6, 2017
A symbol of the original Dunbar high school on the schools traditional green jackets.

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March 6, 2017

Dunbar's Academic Team from Wendy Turner on Vimeo.

[Video] Dunbar’s Academic Team Heading to State

February 24, 2017

Dunbar Cheerleaders from Wendy Turner on Vimeo.

[Video] Dunbar Cheerleaders are World Champions

February 20, 2017

[Video] Robotics Team Takes FIRST STEAMworks Challenge 

February 13, 2017
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