Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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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

Savanna Montgomery

Savanna Montgomery, Copy Editor

My name is Savanna Montgomery and I have been interested in journalism since elementary school. I've been writing since I could remember, I've made it like a safe place for me to be myself and to write what's on my mind. I joined Lamplighter hoping to write and be apart of the writing team but then was greeted with the opportunity of becoming Photo Editor.

As I enter my second year on the Lamplighter Staff, I will have transitioned into becoming Copy Editor. I hope to bring new ideas and help the development of new stories unfold. Since writing has always been a passion of mine, I hope to achieve great things as Copy Editor.

I am a senior at PLD and I am involved with writing activities and performing arts. I plan to major in Media and Communications, and I'm hoping that this new experience a as copy editor will help strengthen and help me better my leadership skills.

I love performing arts and I have been obsessed with musicals for the longest time. Performing to me is also like a refuge and a safe place. I have made many friends through acting, and its a bond that I hope to make while being on Ed Board.

I hope I can surprise you this year with what is to come in Lamplighter.

All content by Savanna Montgomery
Savanna Montgomery performs as Mrs. Van Daan in the Diary of Anne Frank for her final performance at Paul Laurence Dunbar.

COVID-19 Cancelled My Final Performance

Savanna Montgomery, Copy Editor May 27, 2020

As a senior, there are multiple things that I will be doing for the last time before I move on to life as a college student: my last football game, prom, my last meal in the cafeteria, a tardy note, time...

Savanna Montgomery as Marci in PLDs Production of Almost Maine.

My Life as a Theater Kid

Savanna Montgomery, Copy Editor January 21, 2020

I was a young artist, and I loved to paint and draw and create. My favorite subject in elementary school was art. I loved my art class, especially the art teacher Mrs. La Nora Long. She always encouraged...

Senior Savanna Montgomery, Click and Big Ave became friends in an unusual way.

My Number Neighbor and Me

Savanna Montgomery, Copy Editor September 12, 2019

A new trend has sparked interest across many social media platforms: number neighbors. People are blind texting a person whose number is one digit above or below their own cell phone number. For example,...

Lamplighter Staff Reporter Savanna Montgomery with her senior friends in the Drama Department.

Saying Goodbye to Seniors

Savanna Montgomery, Copy Editor May 31, 2019

I have been at Dunbar for three years, and so far I have made many friends that have come and gone. At the start of high school, I had very few senior friends, other than the kids who lived on my block...

The term ASMR is displayed in bright yellow in front of a blue polka dot background.

YouTube Channels Featuring ASMR

Savanna Montgomery, Copy Editor May 28, 2019

Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is a type of therapy for people who respond to different "triggers" including whispering, tapping, eating, crunching, scratching and brushing. The people who...

Senior Max Taylor performing as the lead character, Jack Kelly.

Dunbar Drama Presents Newsies

Savanna Montgomery, Staff Reporter April 28, 2019

PLD's Drama Department recently performed the musical, Newsies based on the real Newsboy Strike of 1899. Back then, newspapers were the only source of media, therefore they were the only way to...

Junior Savanna Montgomery and Lafayette senior Michael Merritt out to dinner.

Searching for the Perfect Prom Dress

Savanna Montgomery, Staff Reporter April 4, 2019

Geno's Formal Affair is a prom dress and tuxedo retail store with two locations in Lexington. One is located on Southland Drive and another is on Richmond Road. Anyone can purchase a dress or rent a tux...

Club Spotlight host, Ben Rains, challenged his mom, Principal Betsy Rains, to a ping pong challenge.

Ping Pong Club

Savanna Montgomery, Staff Reporter November 15, 2018

Club Spotlight host, Ben Rains, challenged his mom, Principal Betsy Rains, to a ping pong challenge.

Club Spotlight host, Ben Rains, featured the new Barks and Recreation club at Dunbar.

Barks and Recreation Club

Savanna Montgomery, Staff Reporter February 17, 2019

Club Spotlight host, Ben Rains, featured the new Barks and Recreation club at Dunbar.

Book Club

Savanna Montgomery, Staff Reporter March 5, 2019

Dunbar's Book Club is for students who are interested in reading and exploring new genres of books. School Librarian, Mrs. Summer Perry, hosts book club in the library during lunch. Anyone can join or...

Houston v. Army

Savanna Montgomery, Staff Reporter January 22, 2019

On Dec. 22nd Houston played Army. The game ended with the Black Knights crushing the Cougars 70-14. The passing leaders were #13 Clayton Tune for Houston, going 21/32 for 230 yards and one touchdown, and...

Texas A&M v. NC State

Savanna Montgomery, Staff Reporter January 22, 2019

On Dec. 31 Texas A&M played NC State. The game clock hit all 0's the Aggies crushing the Wolfpack 52-13. The passing leaders were #15 Ryan Finley for NC State, going 19/32 for 139 yards and one touchdown,...

Tabletop Gaming Club

Savanna Montgomery, Staff Reporter January 20, 2019

Dunbar Tabletop club is for students who are interested in playing board games like Dungeons and Dragons, Settlers of Catan, or Magic: The Gathering. Those who are interested can contact Mrs. Bilkha (room...

Texas A&M v. LSU

Savanna Montgomery, Staff Reporter December 12, 2018

For Thanksgiving break, I went to Texas to visit my family and attend the Texas A&M vs. LSU game. My father’s side of the family consists of many former students of Texas A&M. Every time we visit...

Film Club

Savanna Montgomery, Staff Reporter December 10, 2018

Like Film Studies? Dunbar's Film Club is a space where students who love the quality of film and the technology behind filmmaking can come together to experience a variety of movies from different time...

Anime Club

Savanna Montgomery, Staff Reporter December 3, 2018

Are you interested in the art ofAnime? Well, then Dunbar's Anime Club may be the right fit for you. Students gather in Mr. Gary Egan's room to watch many types of Anime. If you're interested you can contact...

Art Club

Savanna Montgomery, Staff Reporter October 22, 2018

Art Club is held in Mrs. Storch’s room (712) and students can come to express their artistic skill. She has paper, paints, drawing utensils, and other items available so all you have to bring is yourself....

Dunbars football team rushes out onto the filed with the school, and USA flag and huddle up before the game.

Dunbar Football Ends an Impressive Season

November 16, 2019

Dunbar's football team rushes out onto the filed with the school, and USA flag and huddle up before the game.

Parker Smith and his date Abby Fister laugh.

Homecoming Dance 2018

September 16, 2018

Parker Smith and his date Abby Fister laugh.

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