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PLPulse

The student news site of Papillion-La Vista High School

PLPulse

The student news site of Papillion-La Vista High School

PLPulse

Mr. Nick Baker types away on his computer before his first hour APWH class.

A Great Opportunity

Hayden Hatch, PLPulse Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2023

As school policies change, classes change with them. This year more students chose to take AP World History. Due to this, Mr. Nick Baker has gotten the chance to teach an AP class. This year, Baker teaches...

Photo by Eleanor Prekker

Noble Neon

Eleanor Prekker, Copy Editor October 6, 2023

Bright and shiny, retro yet futuristic; there’s only one thing that fits all of those characteristics, and that is neon.  Student Council has been working hard to spread neon colors all across the...

Senior Kloey Hamblen locks in during warmups before the game on September 6th against Millard North

Homer Hamblen

Avery Wolfe, Video Editor October 4, 2023

“Another one.”  When hearing those two words, a lot of people would associate that with DJ Khalid’s tagline. For the Monarch Softball community, those are the words that are heard from many in...

Bathroom Passes: Pro or Problem?

Eleanor Prekker, Copy Editor October 3, 2023

In PLHS, the halls have never been so empty. It’s now possible that students who leave their classrooms during class will not see a single other soul on the way to their destination. In fact, that is...

Senior guard member Katie Adair performs at halftime during the Papillion-La Vista versus Papillion-La Vista South football game

Connecting Through Competition

Izzy Gerharter, Assistant Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2023

Toss, Spin, Dance, and more. The PLHS color guard began their 2023 season with the marching band and continues to build connections with each other as well as work to improve with every practice and competition.  Senior...

Seniors wrapped around Blankets during senior sunrise.

Commit to Senior Year

Sage Williams, Entertainment Editor September 6, 2023

The year everyone has been anticipating since they were sixth graders lining up to go to recess: senior year. It has been put on a pedestal for many students. With high expectations and limited time, students...

Apgar and Koenig pose in the front row of the student section in the season opener versus Millard North.

Monarch Men

Jennifer Hubert, Assistant Editor-in-Chief August 31, 2023

First impressions can be intimidating. For most, you want to appear polite, sophisticated and put together; however, for two seniors at PLHS their whole goal is to come off as obnoxiously loud, prideful...

Remembering Our Fallen

Remembering Our Fallen

Eleanor Prekker, Staff Writer May 19, 2023

“Man does not die until he is forgotten.” That is the philosophy of Patriotic Productions, a non-profit organization founded by Bill and Evonne Williams to remember veterans who died in service of...

Discover Your Passion

Discover Your Passion

Hayden Hatch, Staff Writer April 24, 2023

Being a part of a club can be one of the most fulfilling things you can do in your life. Fortunately, here at Monarchs, we have a variety of clubs that can meet anyone’s interests. Ranging from ITS to...

Head of the Class

Head of the Class

Eleanor Prekker, Staff Writer April 14, 2023

It’s surprising how many things can be painted on a human head. Artists tend to see opportunity even where others see restrictions, however, and maximizing surface area is no exception. In Mr. Blevins’...

Graphic by Laura Smith

Prom 2023

March 31, 2023

A Stupendous Soloist

A Stupendous Soloist

Kathryn Harding, Staff Writer March 20, 2023

Very few things in this world are as rewarding as working hard on something and being rewarded for that labor.  This is especially true for senior Sahara Pandit, who earned the best female soloist...

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