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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
Junior Jack Bunger holds the awarded, bulldog inspired guitar.

Gifted guitar

Sophia Walsh, Editor in Chief • March 26, 2021

  Chris Roy (‘81) of Lincoln gifted the North Platte High School music program a North Platte Bulldogs-inspired custom Les Paul Epiphone guitar. Roy wanted to give back to the program...

Not my last goodbye

Not my last goodbye

Bailey Roeder and Jonathan Dekleva • April 19, 2020
Ever since senior year started, I recognized all of the “lasts"... But, freshman year, I never realized how important all of the “firsts” were.
State send-off pep rally

State send-off pep rally

Priscila Mondragon and Aspen Nelson • October 24, 2019

Senior band conductor Joel Bradley conducts the marching band’s first performance of the school year. Bradley encourages anyone interested to join. “We’re having shortages in band,” Bradley said, “If anyone even feels like picking up an instrument, go ahead and join.” Despite the shortages, Bradley feels confident, “Our band is still one of the best it’s been no matter what, like plain and simple.”

School spirit high as first pep rally kicks off the 2019 school year

Jon Brouillette, Layout, Business Editor • August 26, 2019

 

NPHS Unsolved

Princess Saguban, News Editor • January 26, 2018

North Platte High has been holding a decade-long secret. Past and current students of NPHS, tell of a shrine made entirely from signatures and souvenirs left behind in a disclosed location. Others have...

Doppelgänger Dawgs

Doppelgänger Dawgs

Princess Saguban, News Editor • September 15, 2017

Morgan Lashley's pottery displayed at Sweet Affair of the Arts.

Dare to Affair

Brett Folk, Staff Writer • March 1, 2017

Sweet Affair of the Arts held its 10th annual celebration of the arts department on Feb. 13. The celebration boasts several pieces of artwork along with performances by student musicians. While enjoying...

Band instructor Brett Bradley shows off his clean close shave, keeping true to his promise to shave his sacred ‘stache if the band received the Superior rating at State.

Super bass

Savanna States, Staff Writer • November 4, 2016

This is the first State Superior awarded in the history of the Bulldog marching band. “We were a family at that point; we weren’t just a group of kids anymore,” drum major, senior Taylor Blagdon...

November Teacher of the Month

Savanna States, Staff Writer • November 4, 2016

Mr. Bradley Favorite word: “No.” Fun fact: I’ve bungee jumped before. Favorite Thanksgiving food: Pumpkin pie

Senior Taylor Blagdon leads the marching band at the homecoming half-time show on September 9. He’s focused on directing the song but also on leading the band to a victory at State. “I want us to have fun musically, be challenged, and learn, over focusing on getting a superior [at State],” he said.

A major responsibility

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief • September 16, 2016

“My life’s pretty boring when it comes to anything other than music,” senior Taylor Blagdon, head drum major, said. Blagdon has high hopes to guide the marching band to a superior this season at...

April Teacher of the Month

May 6, 2016

Brett Bradley Band Teacher What advice would you give students for next year?  I would encourage kids to study more and to push themselves more in the classroom so they will be prepared for future life. What...

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