The Bulldogger

Senior Derrick Burge zeroes in on an incoming ball, preparing for a good hit

On the Burge of greatness

Syble Heffernan, Editor in Chief September 16, 2016

Name: Derrick Burge Grade: Senior Age: 18 Height: 6’3” Hair Color: Blonde Relationship Status: Single Biggest Challenge: My serves and staying in the game mentally. Sometimes it’s easy to...

Senior Willow Chitty prepares to field the ball on September 6th against Grand Island.

Queen of diamonds

September 16, 2016

Player Profile: Name: Willow Chitty Grade: Senior Age: 17 Height: 5’6” Hair Color: Blonde Relationship Status: Taken Biggest Challenge: Adapting to a new coach Biggest Success: Making it...

North Platte Ladys tennis qualifiers at Koch Tennis Center on Thursday, May 19.

A little short on the court

Thomas Hoatson, Layout Editor May 19, 2016

Senior Taylor Kramer and junior Jordynn Simpson defeated Millard South 6-2, 6-3 in the first round at the state tennis competition in Omaha on Thursday. Going into the day Simpson said, "The most important...

Hoping for sucess

Avery Munson, Layout Editor May 6, 2016

Senior Hope Wilke is in her final season throwing for the Lady Dawgs. Every season in her high school career, Wilke has qualified for state in at least one event. This year she wants to medal in both shot...

The 2016 swim and dive seniors pose in front of the Devaney Center as they leave the pool for the last time.

Shaving seconds, diving for success

Will Stone, Sports Editor March 7, 2016

After over three months of preparation, the time had come. On February 25-27, North Platte High School swim and dive state qualifiers splashed into Lincoln to compete against the top in the state. Diving...

The state qualifying swimmers and divers walk through the tunnel of students on the way to state

Shaving time, diving for success

Will Stone, Sports Editor March 4, 2016

After over three months of preparation, the time had come. On February 25-27, North Platte High School swim and dive state qualifiers splashed into Lincoln to compete against the top in the state. Diving...

NPHS lady dawgs stand with coach Bill Fuller at State in Lincoln, NE.

On a Roll at State

Phoenix VanCura, Staff Writer March 4, 2016

You’re reading this right, it’s another article on how North Platte High has made it to state once again. But it’s not the typical sports article, this time it’s something less talked about, but...

Sophomore Braiden Ruffin stands atop the podium at the State Wrestling tournament in Omaha, Nebraska on February 20, 2016

Ruff ‘N Rowdy

Thomas Hoatson, Layout Editor March 4, 2016

A few years ago, a seventh grader by the name of Braiden Ruffin stood in head wrestling coach Dale Hall’s office at Adam’s Middle School. In the office is a picture of Hall embracing the 2012, 145-pound...

State Cheer

Tiffany Sauls, Feature Editor March 4, 2016

Naturalization

Naturalization

The road to America
Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief February 8, 2016

“My parents wanted me to be a citizen, so I guess that’s a thing I have to do,” said senior Feng Ying Wang. And that’s exactly what she did. “I had to wait until I [was] 18-years-old, and...

Matchup with Marian

Will Stone, Sports Editor November 13, 2015

Bedlam, complete and utter bedlam reigned at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Sami Mauch had just driven one home, and the Lady Dawgs, in 4 sets, punched their ticket to the title game of the State tournament...

Sophomore Zane Leibhart marches in time.

Striving for a superior

Phoenix VanCura, Staff Writer 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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