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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

January Bulldogs of the Month

January Bulldogs of the Month

Hunter Hothan, Design Editor January 17, 2022

Beckett Allen What's your favorite item from Dairy Queen?  “Definitely chicken strips with cheese curds.”   What has been the toughest school activity/class in your high school career?  “I'd...

When and where to find the NPHS production of “Clue”

Jonathan Dekleva, Editor-In-Chief October 4, 2021

The North Platte High Theater Department is showing their production of "Clue" next week. Admission for this production is $5.00 for both adults and students, and no activity cards will be accepted. The...

Senior Josh Stoner during his entertainment speech that won the NSAA State Speech Competition.

Senior qualifies for nationals

Jonathan Dekleva, Editor-In-Chief March 26, 2021

Senior Josh Stoner placed first in entertainment speaking at the Nebraska State Activities Association (NSAA) Speech Contest held at North Platte High School on March 20. Entertainment is an event...

The pep band plays at a pep rally. Students have recently been let back into sporting events, so the band has as well.

The band’s back in the stands

Jonathan Dekleva, Editor-In-Chief February 26, 2021

With basketball games opening up and allowing students to attend, this also means that the school's pep band is back to cheer on the teams. Senior Jack Bunger has been a member of the NPHS Band all...

Werkmeister's 2020 Teacher of the Year Award. It reads "North Platte Public Schools 2020 Teacher of the Year 6th - 12th Grade, Ashley Werkmeister".

Teacher trophy

Jonathan Dekleva, Editor-In-Chief February 26, 2021

English teacher Ashley Werkmeister is the secondary teacher of the year, according to the North Platte Public Schools Foundation. Ashley Werkmeister has been an English teacher at NPHS for 7 years....

A box of food in math teacher Emily Hasenauer's classroom. The canned food drive started on November 16 and ended on November 30.

How we ‘can’ help fight hunger

Jonathan Dekleva, Editor-In-Chief November 20, 2020

North Platte needs more food. The coronavirus has caused an economic crisis in our community, and student council wants you to help more than ever before.  Sponsor Ashley Werkmeister said more local...

Senior Aaron Franz and Junior Evan Caudy (middle) begin their final race of the season at the boys’ Class A state competition on Oct. 23 in Kearney. Throughout the season, runners worried that the season could be cancelled at any time. “There were a lot of uncertainties this year with COVID, “ said coach Jake Hasenauer. “We just didn't know what was gonna happen.'' Caption credits to Alex Cook.

All North Platte sports advance to postseason

Beckett Allen, Staff Writer November 20, 2020

  Girls’ Golf   According to Wikipedia, the chances of an average golfer getting a hole-in-one are about one in 12,500. On the biggest stage of high school golf, sophomore Kaylee...

Teachers of the Month

Maria Garcia December 20, 2018

Health Sciences Teacher Jason Drake What is your favorite Christmas gift? "A BB gun." What did you ask Santa for this year? "Peace on Earth and goodwill towards men." What advice would you give to...

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