The Bulldogger

Karsen Morrison looks at the landscape of the green to plan her put.

Putting to victory

NPHS freshman makes varsity golf
Emmalynn Berry, Staff Writer October 28, 2019

Playing her way to the top, freshman Karsen Morrison has proven that she can golf with the best competition. Girl’s Golf was the runner-up at state with Morrison tying for 6th. Their final team score...

Retired teachers say goodbye

Four teachers retire from years at NPHS
Sophia Chingren, News Editor May 2, 2019

Patty Thompson What has been your favorite thing about helping kids in high school? "Those ahha moments." How long have you been teaching? "This is my 18th year." What have your students taught...

Senior Michael Richey works on his computer. “I plan to continue writing,” Richey said, “but I don’t think I’ll get another chance to produce another play for a while.”

The Shakespeare of NPHS: Senior writing a play to be produced this summer

Jon Brouillette, Layout, Business Editor April 26, 2019

It’s not the most unusual thing to hear about a play production in North Platte; what is unusual however, is to hear about a North Platte High School student writing a drama to be produced this summer...

Ripping the record

Ripping the record

The man behind the name on the wall
Jon Brouillette, Layout, Business Editor February 22, 2019

His name is one of the many we pass on our way to the locker room: Jareb Liewer. 11-dives. 419 points. Year: 2000. Knocking his name off of that board was my goal this year; a feat I accomplished...

Standard urine drug test, similar to the ones the hospital brings to NPHS to test students. The tests are sent away to an independent laboratory for results.

Testing the school

Drug testing at NPHS is not effective
Sierra Winder, News Editor February 22, 2019

My heart raced as assistant principal John Byrn pulled me out of my business law class and down to the makeshift drug testing lab in a teacher workroom. It felt like I was about to be in some serious trouble,...

Obsessed or Overrated

Sophia Walsh, Editor in Chief December 20, 2018

A white(head) Christmas

The causes of teen acne and what to do about it
Jon Brouillette, Layout, Business Editor December 20, 2018

This is the month for treats, but the gift you don't want this December is more zits! North Platte Dermatologist Daniel Mosel says chocolate, candy canes, and sugar don't cause acne. Your food choice...

Zurn, Hipwell, McIntosh, and Mercer posing for a picture while sitting in the new room arrangement.

It’s just a prank, bro…

A secret, and the week-long paranoia that ensued
Jon Brouillette, Layout, Business Editor November 30, 2018

I walked into my room and what I saw made me drop my bags to the floor. Nothing was the way it should be; my whole room was completely rearranged to madness. A couple of weeks ago, my friends put me,...

Teens and Tiaras

Teens and Tiaras

NPHS teen to compete for Miss Nebraska
Sophia Chingren, News Editor November 30, 2018

When you think of pageants, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s the glitz, the dresses and heels, or maybe it’s the glam, the hair and the makeup. However, that’s not all that goes into winning the sparkly...

Hallowon’t

Hallowon’t

A high school junior’s views on celebrating Halloween
Sophia Walsh, Editor in Chief October 26, 2018

Spooky season: the time of year when people get hyped up and ready for this year’s Halloween festivities. These activities could range from apple bobbing and corn mazes, to late night graveyard visits...

Dawgs at State

Sophia Walsh, Editor in Chief October 26, 2018

  One school, four State qualifying sports teams. This year, North Platte High got the chance to send softball, tennis, cross country and girls golf to the Nebraska State competition. On...

Late night standoff

Princess Saguban, News Editor April 30, 2018

On April 27, 2018, officers were called to a residence due to a rifle being shot off. An individual male in his 30’s fired a shot during a conflict with another male. According to School Resource Officer...

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