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The student news site of Papillion-La Vista High School

PLPulse

The student news site of Papillion-La Vista High School

PLPulse

The student news site of Papillion-La Vista High School

PLPulse

On the Up and Up

Avery Wolfe, Video Editor January 17, 2024

Senior Josh McKulsky shaves coach Horak's head.

The Perfect Score

Lilly, Raughton December 13, 2023

For senior Josh McKulsky, the unimaginable happened on Dec. 11. He beat the odds of 11,500 to 1 and had a perfect game of 300 at bowling practice. Luckily, bowling coach Mr. Evan Horak made a bet with...

Senior Kloey Hamblen Signs to Peru State College to continue playing softball.

Graduating at Semester

Zoe Petersen, Staff Writer November 28, 2023

After working hard to get credits taken care of, a handful of seniors have the opportunity to end their high school journey early.  While figuring out what they want to do beyond high school, some...

Senior Samuel Cargill cheeses at the camera before he gets his blood drawn.

Power of a Pint

Addison Holub, Writer November 15, 2023

On Friday, Nov. 10, HOSA held a blood drive in the north gym for all students to have the opportunity to give back to their community and give blood. While some students may not have been able to give...

Students light chemical dipped sticks aflame on Oct. 19th 2023

Colorful Chemistry

Olivia Harruff, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

Lights, Camera, Action! The camera pans out and you are sitting with your lab partner about to mix together some very colorful chemicals in hopes that it will not explode. You pour in the neon pink liquid...

Presley Ivener makes it official as she signs her letter of intent to Morningside University.

Putting Pen to Paper

Jennifer Hubert, Writer November 10, 2023

One of the biggest decisions senior athletes have to make is to choose whether they are going to continue with their beloved sport, and if so, where at. This process is very complicated and can be stressful,...

Photo by Morgan Johnson

Induction With Honor

Eleanor Prekker, Copy Editor November 10, 2023

On November 6, the National Honor Society (NHS) induction ceremony took place in the south gym. After each student’s name was called and they all received their certificates, four candles were lit, one...

Dropping into the Past

Dropping into the Past

Elle Roth, News Editor November 9, 2023

It is 2017. You are hopping on Fortnite with your best friends after a long day of school and life is simple.  Fortnite is a video game where you can collaborate with friends to battle other characters...

Photo By Lilly Raughton

Showcasing the Old and New

Lilly Raughton, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

New generations of athletes enter PLHS every year, with the common goal of leaving their mark and keeping the ”Tradition Of Excellence” going. This school year the Monarch Booster Club and Athletic...

Junior Peyton Robinson practiced intubating a mannequin.

HOSA Metropolitan Community College Experience

Evie Frisch, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

On Oct. 13, PLHS HOSA members took a trip to Metropolitan Community College to get a taste of different careers in healthcare. HOSA is an international student organization that works to promote career...

Photo By Izzy Gerharter

Supporting From the Sidelines

Lilly Raughton, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

For senior Jordan Barrientos, his football season was cut short after tearing his ACL, meniscus, and MCL. Even though it is his final football season playing for the Monarchs, Barrientos has remained positive...

Papillion-La Vista goes to court

Papillion-La Vista goes to court

Nataly Barragan, Opinion editor October 23, 2023

On October 17th, 2023, a group of students from the class, American Government, got to go and experience the jurisdiction here in Papillion Nebraska. While exploring the court walls, the students could...

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