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The student-run news site of H. B. Plant High School

PHS News

The student-run news site of H. B. Plant High School

PHS News

Seniors Bella Johnson and Ellianna Valkenburg pose for a photo. Johnson and Valkenburg were chosen as 2024-2025 Co-Editor-In-Chiefs.

Leading the Way: The EIC Story

Ayaan Gupta, Staffer October 21, 2024

Becoming an editor-in-chief is known to be a difficult accomplishment. The position requires balancing the workload of several classes, teaching new staffers about news writing, and more. This year's editors-in-chief,...

Katie Fisher (12) throws the ball into the net. Fisher committed for lacrosse to Rutgers University.

Checking in with Katie Fisher

Gavin Grider, Staffer October 17, 2024

Plant High School's lacrosse player, Katie Fisher, has committed to Rutgers University's women's lacrosse team for 2023 to continue her athletic career. Fisher is determined to pursue lacrosse at a higher...

Riley Nichols has earned a spot as a semi-finalist, showcasing exceptional talent and determination. With a bright future ahead, Nichols continues to impress audiences and judges alike.

National Merit Semi-Finalist Spotlight: Riley Nichols

Fleuriana Elmaleh, Features Editor October 17, 2024

To receive the prestigious National Merit Scholarship, a high school student needs to qualify for a PSAT score junior year and exceptional grades in their classes. Plant senior Riley Nichols surpassed...

Audrey Roberts (9) finishes her tee shot at a match against Alonso High School on Oct. 1. Roberts broke 40 at the match with a final score of 39 strokes through nine holes.

Tee-ing it Up at Plant: A Feature on Audrey Roberts

Stella Griggs, Sports Editor October 3, 2024

Placing the ball on the tee, practicing the swing, and then the ball making contact with the golf club is a feeling that golfer Audrey Roberts knows well. Roberts, a freshman at Plant High School, has...

Taylor Zeisloft teaches his fourth period chemistry class as he laughs at a student’s joke. Read more to learn about how Zeisloft became a teacher.

Getting Zealous with Taylor Zeisloft

Fleuriana Elmaleh, Features Editor September 5, 2024

Has a GPS ever rerouted your path because you went the wrong way? The same can be said for Taylor Zeisloft’s journey to being the new chemistry teacher at Plant High School. Beginning in the accounting...

The hockey community gathers around the arena. The Calgary Flames put together a memorial for the brothers.

A Look at The Legacy of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau

William Farmen, Social Media Editor August 30, 2024

Oldsman Township, N.J. - Brothers Johnny Gaudreau, 31, and Matthew Gaudreau, 29, lost their lives in a tragic accident on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 29, while riding their bicycles.   Sean Higgins...

In the photo stands Benjamin Sheiket, one of the newest additions to the Plant staff this year. Sheiket is teaching his first year of AP European History, a majority senior class.

Shaking It Off with Ben Sheikhet

Gavin Grider, Staffer August 30, 2024

Benjamin Sheikhet has been a one of the newest additions to the staff and community at Plant High School. Although he is only in his seventh year of teaching, Sheikhet brings experience from both Newsome...

The Women’s 2V8+ huddles together before racing at FSRA Sweeping State Championships. The group gave each other encouraging words and got one another excited before the race.

Catching Up with Crew

Madison Castillo, Staffer August 28, 2024

As the crisp fall air arrives, so does the crew season. Established in 1999, the Crew has been a way for athletes to bond and work as a team. This year, athletes are gathering, ready to make this season...

Christy Garner sits at her desk as her ELA class works on classwork. Garner has been a teacher at Plant for two years.

Why I Want to Be a Teacher: A Feature on Christy Garner

Ayaan Gupta, Staffer August 23, 2024

Being a teacher requires many qualities, such as patience, commitment, and adaptability. Christy Garner, an English language arts teacher at Plant High School, talks about why she chose to become one. “I...

English teacher, Brad Walker, smiles as he prepares for his day at school. Walker has had an unusual journey that led him to Plant.

Finance to Faculty

Ella Reeves, Staffer August 22, 2024

 Brad Walker’s road to becoming a teacher was far from normal. If fact, he had no dreams to be a teacher at all.  Walker had dreams of going into a world of finance, a topic with little correlation...

The PHS News Editors pose for their profile photo on their publication's website. These editors have displayed extreme determination and care throughout the 2023-2024 school year.

PHS News: A Year in Review

Sydney Appleton, Online Editor In Chief May 10, 2024

180 days. That's how long the PHS Newspaper staff spent together this year. The team, consisting of diligent and hardworking students, made the most of this year. One-of-a-kind projects, articles, and...

On April 17-20 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive in Orlando, nearly one thousand students attended the convention, with the theme of Amplify.

FSPA 2024- Let’s Amplify Student Voices

Luka Vaicekauskas, Publications Editor In Chief April 26, 2024

Founded in 1946, the Florida Scholastic Press Association comprises over 300 student publications, online media teams and broadcast programs throughout the state. Yearly, the organization, seeking responsible...

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