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The Bulldogger

The student news site of North Platte High School

The Bulldogger

The student news site of North Platte High School

The Bulldogger

Syble Heffernan

Syble Heffernan, Editor in Chief

North Platte High School - Class of 2017

Being part of the school newspaper staff has taught me the importance of communication and teamwork to achieve a common goal.  Being a journalist has shown me the incredible impact a good story can have. I have learned the power of using my voice, building professional relationships, and using writing to connect with my peers, my community, and my world.

Favorite school subject: English

Favorite quote: "Life is the dancer and you are the dance." -Eckhart Tolle

Fun Fact: The water is my second home (sometimes I even like to pretend I'm a mermaid).

All content by Syble Heffernan
See ya later, alligator

See ya later, alligator

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief
May 11, 2018
Products such as tampons, pads, condoms, pregnancy tests, etc. are easily accessible at any local drug store or super-market. Birth control should be prescribed by your physician.

Insufficient sex-ed

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief
May 11, 2018
Senior Sara Simcox doing push-ups to boost her physical strength. She has been trying to prepare her body, as well as her mind before she goes to boot camp, and has been going to the gym nearly every day to work with a trainer.

A different route

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief
May 11, 2018
"Waf," the dog sculpture painted by North Platte High School Art Club students, Gillian Allen, Jakob Fischer, Sophia Walsh, and Tori Randolph. They painted him with an Aztec theme in mind, which is reflected the most on his harness.

“Paws on the Platte”

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief
April 20, 2018
Junior Autumn Brinker in the nursery for her baby, Athena, to be born in March.

“It makes me more motivated,”

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief
January 26, 2018
Student grabs a new basketball and prepares to shoot a basket.

Inclusive setting at NPHS

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief
December 15, 2017
North Platte isn't that bad

North Platte isn’t that bad

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief
December 15, 2017
The students with multiple and severe disabilities sit as they get ready to start regular education gym class.

Missing the goal

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief
December 15, 2017
Jared Snyder goes over the calendar for the week with paraprofessional Cindy Stark. He said his favorite place to work through the Transition House program is at Wild Bills.

All means all

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief
October 12, 2017
Graduation sashes at NPHS?

Graduation sashes at NPHS?

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief
October 12, 2017
Service dog Shadow walks with freshman Kaitlyn Connelly ready to alert her about her blood sugar levels. “I’m starting to get more comfortable with the school. That has really what made me nervous, because I didn’t know how people were going to react and I didn’t want to be swarmed in the hallway.”

Dog on duty at NPHS

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief
September 15, 2017
Peace, I'm out

Peace, I’m out

Syble Heffernan, Editor in Chief
May 12, 2017
Senior Josh Lindenberger cleans out a beaker after practicing his lab skills in chemistry class.

Life in the lab

Syble Heffernan, Editor in Chief
May 12, 2017
Beyond belief

Beyond belief

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief
May 12, 2017
Who does what?

Who does what?

Syble Heffernan, Editor in Chief
April 7, 2017
What's the BIG deal?

What’s the BIG deal?

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief
April 7, 2017
She said yes

She said yes

Brett Folk, Staff Writer
March 29, 2017
Worst Prom Experience

Worst Prom Experience

Syble Heffernan, Editor in Chief
March 29, 2017
Rephrase and restrain LB595

Rephrase and restrain LB595

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief
March 1, 2017
Morgan Lashley's pottery displayed at Sweet Affair of the Arts.

Dare to Affair

Brett Folk, Staff Writer
March 1, 2017

What would YOU do for $100?

Brett Folk, Staff Writer
January 13, 2017
Dowhower plays soccer with his German Shepherd Alexis during a chilly December afternoon to have fun and stay in shape. He plays with her nearly every day, even when the weather is cold.

Let the “force” be with him

Syble Heffernan, Editor in Chief
January 13, 2017
(L-R) Emma Downey, Mara Strecker, Rebekah Littrell, Megan Wullschleger, Keleeann Littrell and Syble Heffernan posing in their dresses on the 21st day of Dressember.

Dressember

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief
January 13, 2017
Junior Samuel Brumfield and sophomore Jessica Renfrow are seen walking into the school holding hands, a form of PDA. “It’s not too far. That one I am okay  with,” said junior Nirvana 	Mendoza.

PDA is (not) okay?

Zak Folchert, Staff Writer
January 13, 2017
Freshman Derrick Ramos surveys the court while walking the ball up the hardwood in North Platte’s 45-25 home win against Lexington on Dec. 13, 2016.

[Photo] Keeping it fresh

Thomas Hoatson, Layout Editor
January 13, 2017
Freshman, Savanna States and Maggie Lashley deciding what items to buy at Gary's Super Foods.

Canned Food Drive 2016

Brett Folk, Staff Writer
December 9, 2016
NPHS Assistant Principal works out after school in the weight room with fellow teachers.

Former Husker working at NPHS

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief
December 2, 2016
One of the seven principles of Kwanzaa is umoja meaning unity, which is pictured by two intersecting ovals.

Happy Holidays from around the world!

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief
December 2, 2016

Acting out

Zak Folchert, Staff Writer
December 2, 2016
Kate the Great

Kate the Great

Syble Heffernan, Editor in Chief
December 2, 2016

Speaking their way to success

Zak Folchert, Staff Writer
December 2, 2016
Libsack poses with other cheerleaders on their tour of Ellis Island.

I would walk 2.65 miles

Brett Folk, Staff Writer
December 2, 2016
One Act participants rehearse for their upcoming play, Bible Camp the Musical.

Acting Up

Brett Folk, Staff Writer
November 7, 2016
Pretty in Purple

Pretty in Purple

Brett Folk, Staff Writer
November 7, 2016
Juniors Allison Brogdon, Zac Oschner, and Nirvana Mendoza gather around the table. for their all vegan and gluten-free Thanksgiving dinner. They said they loved every bite.

Thanks-Vegan

Syble Heffernan, Editor in Chief
November 4, 2016
Another near empty shelf at the Salvation Army. “We run out of canned beans, fruit, soup, peanut butter, pasta, mac n’ cheese, and canned meat easily,” said Hoaglund.

We CAN make a difference

Syble Heffernan, Editor in Chief
November 4, 2016
Sophomore Shayna Buker cheerfully hands a customer their change at the Love’s McDonald’s. Shayna says often customers are very rude, but she always smiles and acts like the bigger person.

She’s lovin’ it

Syble Heffernan, Editor in Chief
November 4, 2016
Sophomore Brook Chromy and junior Tyler Rossell paint pumpkins during the Circle of Friends meeting.  Chromy, an avid Husker fan, printed out decals to help him get the design perfect.

Well-rounded friends

Zak Folchert, Staff Writer
November 4, 2016
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[Photo] Picture Perfect

Phoenix VanCura, Staff Writer
October 7, 2016
Senior Breanna Patterson as she plays her dominatrix personality, Ann Bowman in the 2016 fall play, Psycho Beach Party.

Best of both worlds

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief
October 7, 2016
National Geographic photographer Brian Lehmann analyzes photos with senior Syble Heffernan and junior Phoenix VanCura while shooting around various locations in North Platte.

Capturing the moment with Lehmann

Syble Heffernan, Editor in Chief
October 7, 2016
Wake Up, America

Wake Up, America

Brett Folk, Staff Writer
October 7, 2016
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