High school is coming to a close. This not only concludes these past four years but the long chapter of my life from growing up in the ‘desi’ culture to having to adapt with it in America.
Throughout...
This is the final episode of WPLD for the 2017-18 school year! This episode includes senior quotes, teacher advice to seniors, and a look at where some of our graduates are headed next year. It has been...
This week we take a look at the music department's Picnic on the Dawgwood, stress relief tips for upcoming finals, and class elections. And our Sports Boys head to the field to check out summer football....
This week we checked in with our softball team, took a look at Dunbar's new grab and go breakfast program, and caught up with Dunbar's art department. All this and more!
This week, we take a look at the Starnival in memory of late Dunbar student Star Ifeacho and our students' favorite ice cream shops around Lexington. All this and more so check it out!
This week we quiz Dunbar teachers on current slang–do they know what it means? We take a look behind the scenes of Sweeney Todd in preparation for this week’s in-school performances, and we cover everything...
This week's episode includes a look at everyone's March Madness brackets, some styling tips for Dunbar's new lanyard requirement, and a look at this past weekend's March for our Lives rally. Check all...
This week we cover Dunbar's obsession with Fortnite, the teacher walk-in to protest the latest bill part affecting the pension crisis, and tips to prepare for the ACT. Our Sports Boys also check in with...
The definition of the butterfly effect is “the sensitive dependence on initial conditions in which a small change in one state of a deterministic nonlinear system can result in large differences in a...
On March 14, schools and other organizations around the nation participated in the March for our Lives walkout to protest congressional inaction on issues of violence, particularly in schools.
Dunbar’s...
This week, we cover Dunbar's latest fashion trends and take a look at the lacrosse team. We also included an important message from Mrs. Overstreet about student and teacher email accounts. All this and...
Since the lives of 17 students and faculty were taken at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, people have been calling for a change. Teenagers, in particular, have taken a stand and...
In this week's episode we take a look at last week's African American poetry reading with Frank X. Walker, we preview our upcoming softball season, and we show some appreciation for our teachers and custodians....
“Wakanda Forever.”
These two words were screamed by millions as they arrived to watch Marvel’s Black Panther. From the early stages of its production to the release, the public and press have...
This week we take a look at Dunbar's new safety measures, the baseball team , and check in with the Sports Boys at the District Girls Basketball game. Don't miss out!
Scheduling classes can be stressful because there are so many wonderful choices! At Dunbar, we offer many, many electives to suit every interest! Every year, WPLD produces "commercials" for the following...
In honor of Valentine's Day on Wednesday, Lamplighter staffers spoke with some of their favorite teachers about the do's and don'ts of dating. We take a look at how Dunbar's French Club is planning to...
This week we covered lockdown procedures and our speech and debate team. We checked in with the Sports Boys at a Dunbar wrestling practice, and our Geek Squad went on a hunt for Mr. Jesse Howell's missing...
This week we take a look at New York Times best selling author and Dunbar alumnus David Arnold, tips to fighting the flu, and cryptocurrency. We’ll also check in with our Sports Boys at the basketball...
On Aug. 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. said “I have a dream.” On Jan. 15, 2018, I said “What is a dream?” As I walked in the MLK march, commemorating a man who gave inspiration to the world,...
The incredible expenses of an American college education exceed what most families can afford with the average tuition for a 4-year public institution accumulating to $30,000 per year, according to the...
Due to the inclement weather last week, we are back with a mini show. This week, we take a look at important announcements and the Sports Boys at the boys basketball game against Lexington Catholic. Check...
Dunbar freshman Rishita Sontenam, sophomore Shreya Tamilesvan, juniors Radhika Sharma; Leni Broady; Neal Rekhraj, and senior Rohan Palla, who are members of the Bluegrass Indo-American Civic Society,...
This week we take a look at Dunbar's literary magazine, Incriminating Ink. We focus on how to prepare for cold weather--especially on the road. We'll also check in with our Sports Boys at the last girls'...
This week's "mini-show" includes PLD's weekly announcements, Top Dawg and PRIDE buck winners, a New Year's Resolutions Geek Squad, and our Sports Boys take us to last Friday's home boys' basketball game....
During this holiday season, we take a look at the different festivities students and faculty celebrate and charitable events around the community. We also look at the latest basketball game with our Sports...
This week the WPLD Sports Boys covered the first boys' basketball home game, we checked in with PLD wrestling, we interviewed several Dunbar students who create their own music on Soundcloud, we took a...
After paying a consulting firm a sum of $556,300, Governor Matt Bevin presented a 505 page bill he dubbed “Keeping a Promise,” to make significant changes to the pension system in order to pay back...
This week's episode is short because last week was only a two day week, but don't worry--we still cover club announcements, PRIDE and Top Dawg winners, and we also check in with PLD archery. Take a look!
This week’s broadcast covers everything Thanksgiving from Pinterest-style treats to Dunbar students’ Thanksgiving plans. We share a recap of Bulldog Madness, and in our Geek Squad, junior Skye...
This week's episode takes a look at our highly successful volleyball team, highlights a new club at Dunbar that spreads goodwill and encouragement, and shares information about the Dunbar Den's new hours....
This week's broadcast includes a Veteran's Day tribute to the military family members of Dunbar employees who serve our country, a look at Dunbar drama department's competition play, Aunt Leaf, a review...
It's that scary time of year again! In our special Halloween episode, we take a look at DIY costumes, Halloween treats, Dia De Los Muertos, and the Beta Club blood drive. We also talk with the Sports Boys...
This week we'll check in with the Student Voice Team, hear from Dunbar about their favorite scariest movies, take a look at what is going on with the Booktique, and much more!
This week's episode of WPLD features a walk through of the new school web site, a feature on teacher hobbies, a check-in with the academic team, and a closer look at some of our clubs like the Spanish...
This week's WPLD is a "mini-show" that includes announcements, PRIDE bucks and Top Dawg winners, and a Geek Squad. We weren’t able to do any news segments because last week was shortened due to Fall...
In the first episode of WPLD this school year, we talk about Bulldog football, the Dunbar Memorial Garden and meet the new teachers. We also get an update from the Guidance Office and announce this week's...
With graduation just around the corner, many seniors recalled some of their favorite memories they had while attending Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.
Many of these memories took place in classrooms.
"My...
Several Dunbar students received acceptance to the Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) and Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA). These are two government-sponsored summer camps that high school student...
Hearts of Hope provides assistance and support for those who do not have access to resources that might help them become more successful. The group, led by junior Rachel Wagers, focuses on projects where...
Here is what you need to know to make the most of this year's prom:
New Venue
Dunbar's prom has been held in the school gym in past years, but this year, the prom steering committee, led by junior class...
Transylvania University's Sustainability Council and the Bluegrass Sustainability Council (BYSC) will be partnering up to host Lexington’s first high school student sustainability summit. The Spring...
The 2017 Region 4 Future Business Leaders of America competition was held at NKU on March 8. The following Dunbar students won awards: William Ding won first place in Business Ethics; Kelly Chen won...
Dunbar was once an all-black high school in a time period when schools were still segregated. It wasn’t until FCPS became integrated in the late 1960’s that the original Dunbar High School was finally...
On Feb. 18, Dunbar’s Academic Team won the 11th Region Championship at Lafayette High School.
The Kentucky Association for Academic Competition (KAAC) is responsible for organizing all the competitions...
On Feb. 8, the Dunbar Varsity and JV cheerleaders arrived in Orlando's Disney World for the national competition. They returned on Feb. 14 with their ninth national title, winning second in the Girls'...
The FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition is an international high school robotics competition. Each year, approximately 5,855 high school teams from over...
