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Winter State send-off

The Pacer Dance Team preformed their state Pom routine at NPHS' winter sports' state send-off. They have taken many hours out of their morning and weekends to learn and practice both of their routines.

A pep rally was held at NPHS to recognize all of the winter sports and athletes headed to State.

February 20, 2020

Taking the Podium Historically

The North Platte High School marching band made history by winning their first superior in Lincoln in NPHS history, Oct. 19, 2019.

NPHS band makes history in Lincoln, NE

October 29, 2019

On Oct. 19th, 2019 the North Platte High School Marching Band put a new record in the books by getting a superior at the Marching Band Field Competition in Lincoln for the first time ever in NPHS history. Drum...

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

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.”

August 26, 2019

Grand marching band

The marching band warms up before the football game on Oct. 12. This was some musicians last time marching on Bauer Field.

A senior says goodbye after State marching band

October 26, 2018

As State marching band of her senior year quickly approached, senior Hannah Armstrong reminisced on the last three years of marching band. Armstrong was hopeful for a superior, which is the best rank...

Capturing the moment with Lehmann

National Geographic photographer Brian Lehmann analyzes photos with senior Syble Heffernan and junior Phoenix VanCura while shooting around various locations in North Platte.

October 7, 2016

You’ve seen them on the field at the football games, on the gym floor during pep rallies, and in the wings of the stage at the PAC during presentations and performances. With their black ‘Press’...

A major responsibility

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.

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...

Twirling flags and feelings

Color guard

May 6, 2016

When watching marching band next year, you’ll only see one new face amongst the flags. After last Wednesday’s try-outs, 11 members made the team. Color guard is a team that visually represents the...

Striving for a superior

Sophomore Zane Leibhart marches in time.

November 6, 2015

Everyone knows the feeling of being so close, yet so far away.That’s how North Platte High School’s marching band felt Oct. 24 at this year’s State Marching Competition in Hastings, Nebraska. NPHS...

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