Cheerleading – Lamplighter Media Productions

The Best Two and a Half Minutes

December 19, 2018

All 26 cheerleaders were sitting in a circle with our heads down and squeezing each other’s hands, anxiously waiting to see what place we got. The announcer starts stating the top three teams, starting with the third place winner. They looked at the sheet and said into the microphone “Paul Laurence Dunbar.” We released our hands, looking up at each other. We didn’t say much because the...

Student Athlete of the Week: Kaitlyn Doza

October 22, 2018

Cheerleader Kaitlyn Doza is our student-athlete of the week!

Student Athlete of the Week with Olivia Turner

February 6, 2018

This week's SAOTW is Dunbar senior Cristina Thorson. She is a member of the varsity cheerleading team which holds multiple state titles.

Dunbar Cheer Wins UCA Regionals

November 14, 2017

Both Red and Black squads came in first place in their divisions at Rupp Arena on Nov. 11.

Dunbar Cheerleaders from Wendy Turner on Vimeo.

Dunbar Cheerleaders are World Champions

February 20, 2017

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' Large Varsity national division and first in the Girls' Large Varsity world division. They were also awarded the highest scoring team. This was the second world champion title for the Bulldogs. Dunbar's...

WPLD Feb. 21 Broadcast

February 20, 2017

This week, PLD Lamplighter covers the basics of registering for AP exams, a look at our music education department, and a review of our cheerleaders' big win at their competition. Tune in for this and more!

Student Athlete of the Week (Makenzie Brookshire)

February 2, 2017

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Cheerleaders Win State Championship

December 16, 2016

Dunbar Varsity "black squad" wins first in large varsity division at the KHSAA state competition.

Athletes Celebrate with Families on Senior Night

November 1, 2016

The Dunbar football team lost on senior night to Boyle county 14-7

Not Just Shaking Poms on the Sidelines

September 26, 2016

Football season is upon us, bringing cheerleaders more into the public eye than they are all year. However, with extra attention comes controversy. As a cheerleader, I’ve heard more than my fair share of debate on whether cheerleading is a sport or not, and I am here to set the record straight. First, a bit about Dunbar Cheer: being a part of the Dunbar team encompasses much more than just shouting ...

Fayette County Nationals Cheerleading Send-Off

February 2, 2016

Monday night performing in Dunbar's gym were the Fayette county school cheerleading teams that will be performing at nationals in Orlando, Florida. The teams were E.J. Hayes Middle, Jesse Clark Middle, Tates Creek, Henry Clay JV, Henry Clay Varsity, Paul Laurence Dunbar JV, and Paul Laurence Dunbar Varsity....

Dunbar Basketball vs Lafayette Double Header

January 27, 2016

The girls played a tough game against Lafayette on January 26, 2016. This was followed by the boys game, ending in a victory for the Bulldogs.