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PHS News

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

PHS News

TV Production members and seniors Hannah Hurd and Delaney Davis record the morning show. TV Production is currently working on the senior video.

TV Production seniors discuss senior video

Rowan O’Flanagan, Opinion’s Editor March 9, 2022

TV Production functions as both an elective class and extracurricular, as students create videos for the Plant High community. Read below to hear from two TV Production seniors, Gia Gholson and Hannah...

A former Plant High School student, Solange Sai is currently majoring in Film and Television at NYU. It is part of the Tisch School of The Arts. At Plant she was part of Varsity Chorale, Pink Panthers Acapella group, and the film club. Now, Sai looks back and shares about her progress throughout this article.

Solange Sai: from Plant to NYU

Luka Vaicekauskas, Features Editor March 7, 2022

From Tampa to New York in a matter of months, a former Plant High School student, Solange Sai, shares about her experience in one of the most competitive schools in the state-NYU. She is currently majoring...

Emma Chamberlain models on posters in PacSun promoting their new collection. Chamberlain is famous for her style, YouTube videos, podcasts, coffee company, and so much more.

Emma Chamberlain: her life and career

Emily Mangione, Staffer March 3, 2022

Ever since starting her YouTube channel in 2017, social media influencer, Emma Chamberlain, has taken the internet by storm. From making cooking videos in her kitchen to modeling on the front cover of...

With spring break coming along from March 12-21, it is not too late to start planning the perfect trip. Remember to follow this article as the best spring break locations are highlighted to help guide you to an ideal destination.

2022 spring break locations

Emily Mangione, Staffer February 23, 2022

Believe it or not, spring break is right around the corner, and the fun of ditching school and spending a week straight with your friends, is approaching upon students. Not only is spring break time off...

From January 20 to February 20, ‘Tampa Fresh Foods’ dominates Water Street in Tampa. An art exhibit governed by 50,000 felt products handmade by Lucy Sparrow, and English artist, is a sure hit in Tampa. Sponsored by the Viniks, this store is full of bright colors and Tampa’s staples- Cuban influences, citrusy fruits, and seafood.

‘Tampa Fresh Foods’- the felt supermarket

Luka Vaicekauskas, Features Editor February 22, 2022

Stumbling upon a new 'Tampa Fresh Foods' market on Water Street may appear to many as a simple grocery store in town. But by looking closely, it becomes clear that everything is made of felt.    Over...

Posing then and now, a former Plant High School student, Natalie Yale, shares about her experience at NYU.  Now, after spending 4 years at Plant High School, Natalie just finished her first semester as a NYU liberal studies student, in preparation on majoring in drama and minoring in production and creative writing next year.

Natalie Yale: from Plant to NYU 

Luka Vaicekauskas, Feature’s Editor February 10, 2022

From Tampa to New York in a matter of months, a former Plant High School student, Natalie Yale, shares about her experience in one of the most competitive schools in the state-NYU. She is a current liberal...

A former Plant High School student, Honor Culpepper is a current MCC program, Media Culture and Communications, student. It is part of the Steinhardt school of culture and human development. Additionally, she is minoring in Broadcast and Multi-media journalism. She was in the basketball team at Plant, and is currently sharing her talents with the NYU Women’s Basketball team.

Honor Culpepper: from Plant to NYU

Luka Vaicekauskas, Features Editor January 28, 2022

From Tampa to New York in a matter of months, a former Plant High School student, Honor Culpepper, shares about her experience in one of the most competitive schools in the state-NYU. She is a current...

Posing then and now, a former Plant High School student, Avery Morgan, shares about her experience at NYU. Growing up as a military kid, Avery Franks moved from city to city until the age of 11 when the family set up in Tampa. Herself, she was always interested in performing, and to name a few, she was part of the Entertainment Revue of Tampa Bay and La Mansion Recording Studio. Now, after spending 4 years at Plant High School, Avery just finished her first semester at the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education & Human Development for contemporary vocal performance.

Avery Franks: from Plant to NYU 

Luka Vaicekauskas, Features Editor January 24, 2022

From Tampa to New York in a matter of months, a former Plant High School student, Avery Franks, shares about her experience in one of the most competitive schools in the state-NYU. She is an NYU...

Yearly on Jan. 6, the southern European countries celebrate El Día de Los Reyes Magos. With it comes gift-giving, parades, and traditional food, including el turrón and el roscón. Throughout this article, you can find an overview of this Spanish holiday surrounding the Three Wise Men.

El Día de Los Reyes Magos- a Spanish holiday like no other 

Luka Vaicekauskas, Features Editor January 5, 2022

Santa Claus isn’t the star of the holidays when the holy season rolls around in Spain. Instead, it’s the Three Wise Men — or Los Reyes Magos — who take center stage during the winter holidays.    While...

After Homecoming being cancelled due to Covid-19 last school year, students from H.B. Plant High School were eager to attend this years hosted Winter Formal Dance. Throughout this article you can find an overview of the night of Dec. 4 and the highlights of this homecoming dance.

Winter formal overview 

Luka Vaicekauskas, Features Editor January 4, 2022

On Dec. 4, at 8 p.m., the doors opened to the entrance of Winter Formal at Plant High School. Located in the student parking lot, a spacious tent was constructed to fit several hundred students, with a...

H.B Plant High School drumline 2021-22

Alan Stark, Video Editor December 13, 2021

   

Judge Christopher Nash, with the co-captains- Luke McLaughlin and Kate Bentley, and the rest of the team posing for the camera while in Judge Nash’s courtroom at the George Edgecomb Courthouse. The team participated in the Empire Mock Trial Competition, and placed 13th.

Mock Trial at PHS

Luka Vaicekauskas, Features Editor December 2, 2021

Mock Trial is a competition in which students simulate a real trial. The cases chosen alternate between civil and criminal cases yearly, with the case being entirely fictional. Mock Trial is the home...

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