Caught in the stars
Salena Kahassai, Staffer
January 14, 2020
At school in the black of night whilst snacking on space-themed food and peering through large metal telescopes, members of the astronomy club gather for a typical meeting. Students who share an interest in the study of space often join the club to participate in group discussions and observe the planets...
Marine Monday, Marine Funday
Izzy Antilla, Staffer
January 13, 2020
Laughing, talking and playing trivia-style Jackbox games, members of the Marine Science club took part in Marine Monday, a regular event for the club. The meeting was held on Monday, Nov. 18 and is one way the members of the club talk to one another about future events. “I love getting to learn a...
Student receives National Honor Band
Izzy Antilla, Staffer
January 10, 2020
Q: What is National Honor Band and what does it mean? A: It is the best players from the nation all brought together in one place, it means you would have made all state during that year and then audition for this band. It is seen as one of the top things you can be in. Q: What was the process to get Nationa...
Teacher moves on to instruct university
Lauren Azevedo, Staffer
December 20, 2019
Q: How long have you been teaching at Plant? A: At Plant I believe it’s been five years. Q: When is your last day at Plant? A: Next week after exams after over. Q: What is your favorite part about teaching at Plant? A: The students. There’s no doubt. Q: What are you plannin...
UNstoppable
Kate Bernstein, Staffer
December 10, 2019
Topics bounce across the classroom as the model United Nations club (MUN) engages in debate, civil discourse and international policy. With mock UN sessions and political discussion as common activities belonging to the club, vice president and junior Reece Aylesworth said she appreciates the different opinio...
Cats and dogs and chickens, oh my!
Salena Kahassai, Staffer
December 3, 2019
From beehives to chicken coops, biology teacher Katherine Roy is creating a small farm in her backyard. Roy has a dog, Rocko Roy, a cat, Boots Buchman, and four chickens, Donna Jean, Winnie, Claire and Susan Beakman. Roy also maintains six hives of honeybees. “It’s just so much fun,...
Interview with mathlete Junhao Zhang
Lauren Azevedo, Staffer
November 21, 2019
Q: How did you get into Mu Alpha Theta? A: I was invited in my freshman year. I was approached by a teacher about this competition and I was interested in it. Q: What made you want to join? A: I really enjoy math. I’m naturally good at it and the competitive setting helps ...
Cancer-fighting Crafts
Kate Bernstein, Staffer
November 20, 2019
Q: What made you decide to start making ornaments? A: Well, my dad was diagnosed with lymphoma in October and I really just wanted to do something that could help the organization that, I mean, basically they’re responsible for, like, saving so many people’s lives and I already love crafts, I love Christ...
Going up the Mountain
Samantha Macuare, Staffer
November 15, 2019
One of Plant’s volleyball players, Adele Cassidy, accepted an offer to Sewanee University Oct. 8, and formally signed Nov. 13. Cassidy has been playing Plant volleyball for four years and made varsity her sophomore year. “My favorite thing about volleyball is the excitement each rally pertains along...
On Thursdays, we write bills
Kate Bernstein, Staffer
November 13, 2019
Every second and fourth Thursday of each month, members of Youth in Government (YIG) meet in room 704 to create bills, engage in debate and discuss current events. Members of the club are split into three mock sections of government: the judicial branch, legislative branch and executive branch. Freshman and member of the l...
From gaming to victory
Samantha Macuare, Staffer
November 7, 2019
Q: “When did you start playing eSports?” A: “I have been playing video games for most of my life, but I only really started competing in tournaments in December 2018.” Q: “Why did you start playing eSports?” A: “I started actually competing because video games has bee...
