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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

Senior James Rasser hits a pose during premier night.

A Fresh Start

Izzy Gerharter, Photography Editor January 19, 2023

New beginnings, songs, members, and costumes. PLHS Show Choirs, Monarchy, Heart and Soul, and Free Spirit took on their first competition at Gretna this past weekend, where they displayed their new shows...

Students enjoy the Homecoming dance that took place on Oct. 1, 2022. Like Winter Formal, Homecoming is a highly-anticipated event

Cancellation of Winter Formal Causes Disappointment

Addison Schmid, Staff Writer December 14, 2022

The Winter Formal at PLHS has always been a highly-anticipated event, but in recent years the dance has lost its majority support. Winter Formal is organized by the PLHS Dance Team, with proceeds from...

Spanish Club

Spanish Club

Hayden Hatch, Staff Writer December 13, 2022

At PLHS, once a month, students a part of the Spanish Club come together in Mrs. Wittrig’s room in order to learn about Spanish culture and topics alike. The Spanish Club has four officers, Hailey...

Putting the Women in STEM

Putting the Women in STEM

Evie Brilz, News Editor December 6, 2022

Mathematics, engineering, technology and science are all things that make up the acronym METS, but it may be better known as STEM. This year’s senior class holds a larger amount than the other grades...

Teammates

Teammates

Hayden Hatch, Staff Writer December 6, 2022

Unknown to quite a majority of people at PLHS, there is a program here offered known as Teammates. In this program, there are adults that volunteer to be a student’s mentor. The program was created...

1st Row (left to right) Sahara Pandit, James Rasser, Joe Keller
2nd Row (left to right) Ethan Heger, Emily Stover
3rd Row (left to right) Kailey Waszak, Liz Buike, Liam McVey

The All-State Experience

Emily Schmid, Entertainment Editor December 5, 2022

Music has the power to change lives. Everyone views music differently, and some take it more seriously than others. For some, performing in a choir of more than 400 individuals is that life changing experience.  Each...

Papio Proud Heads to Psychologists’ Convention

Ellen Pham, Video Editor November 22, 2022

Student leaders of the Monarch social justice organization: Papio Proud head to Lincoln to speak at the Nebraska School Psychologist Association convention.

Drum majors Meredith Koehler, Cassidy Welsh, and Hudson Carrico strike a pose during downtime at the Star Fest contest.

Marching Band Wins Top Honors for “The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars”

Eleanor Prekker, Staff Writer November 11, 2022

Holly Shin wakes up at 5:00 in the morning–6:00 if she’s pushing it– to get ready for school. She can’t forget her trumpet, either, lest she face the consequences once she arrives. Then she practices...

A Fresh Coat of Paint for a Fresh Start

A Fresh Coat of Paint for a Fresh Start

Emily Smith, Staff Writer October 24, 2022

A new mural is in the works here at PLHS in the art hallway. The mural will feature a sunset and water tower with ‘Monarchs’ written across it. Each letter will contain individual artworks that describe...

Homecoming's Flaws

Homecoming’s Flaws

Hayden Hatch, Staff Writer October 23, 2022

Homecoming, for the most part, is a fun-filled night. However, the most recent PLHS Homecoming was mainly considered bad. Instead of dragging on about how much of a flop Homecoming was, we need to provide...

Metro Community College HOSA Experience

Metro Community College HOSA Experience

Evie F., Journalism 1 student October 21, 2022

Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Physician Assistant, and Doctor, are just a few of the areas of healthcare that are explored at the Metro Community College experience.  While healthcare has...

Papillion-La Vista Marching Band

Papillion-La Vista Marching Band

Sarah F, Journalism I Student October 20, 2022

Pap-i-o. Papio! Num-ber one. Number one! This may sound like a student section at a football game, it's actually the sounds of the Papillion-La Vista marching band at a competition. Every fall the Papillion-La...

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