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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

Halpern has installed a Magnaflow cat back exhaust, carbon ceramic brake pads, and BBS XS wheels. They improve the handling of the car, by the help of extra sticky tires that keeps the car planted to the road.

Panther Modifications

Emma Kuschmeider, Staffer October 2, 2020

Driving around in a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, senior Noah Halpern loves catching people off guard with a new look and sound of a Jetta. As his ride or die, Halpern’s Jetta can always stand out amongst the...

Running down the field, return man EJ Crawford prepares to escape the defenders. The varsity football team will face Sickles High School on Friday, Sept. 25.

Varsity football player honors teammate

Kate Caranante, Editor in Chief September 25, 2020

Three minutes into the second half, the varsity football team was already down 32-0 versus rival Armwood High School.   The team had stopped Armwood on third down forcing a punt. Junior return man...

Ready for school, senior Toni Keene’s set-up includes her laptop and an open binder. Keene mentioned her emotional stress of being a senior and not being able to attend school in the way that she had hoped.

E-Learning Q and A

Lauren Azevedo, Social Media Manager September 17, 2020

Toni Keene is a senior at Plant and is attending school through the e-learning option.   Q: What was the reason you decided to become an e-learner over becoming a traditional learner in school?  A:...

Against a backdrop of clouds, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital stands in downtown St. Petersburg. Perno has been working with the hospital since July 2003.

Homefront

Alexis Perno, Print Editor May 31, 2020

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is no stranger to challenges.  After a Nov. 28, 2018 Tampa Bay Times investigative report detailing low-quality clinical care in the Heart Institute, the hospital...

Senior Natalie Ulm talks about website, creative processes and more

Making something from nothing

Michelle Tutor, Managing Editor April 30, 2020

Vines curl around corners of walls that dawn 70s rock and Picasso posters galore; the four corners of senior Natalie Ulm’s room is where most of her ideas turn to words and images. This is aided by a...

As chairman, Viera also leads and runs the meetings for the Tampa City Council. Regarding the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Viera believes that everyone has a role in subduing the spread of the virus, and that now is the time to support the community through both continued work efforts and charity.  

COVID-19 RESPONSE: City Council Chair Luis Viera

Kate Bernstein, Staffer April 28, 2020

Representing District 7, the New and North Tampa area, Councilman and attorney Luis Viera’s role includes sharing information with and being an advocate for his constituents in a range of areas, from...

An influencer for open minds and open hearts

An influencer for open minds and open hearts

Michelle Tutor, Managing Editor April 16, 2020

A Canon EOS Rebel camera turns on, the battery icon colored lime green. It sits secured on a tripod in a brightly lit room as the settings are turned to video mode. One test shot is done for lighting and...

Pete Alonso walks onto the field and raises his hat to a crowd of 32,210 after hitting his record-breaking 53rd home run of the year at Citi Field, Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. Alonso’s 53 homeruns were the most ever hit by a rookie. Photo courtesy of MLB.com.

Panther to Met

Ari Dolgin, Staffer February 27, 2020

A crowd of over 30,000 Mets fans stood up and cheered when Plant alumnus Pete Alonso hit his record-setting 53rd home run of the season over the center-field wall. Two months later, Alonso received 29...

Posing for the camera, school resource officer Mark Holloway smiles on his last day at Plant. Officer Holloway has been at Plant for 11 years and officially retired from his position Friday, Jan. 24.

Resource officer retires after 11 years at Plant

Salena Kahassai, News Editor February 13, 2020

From patrolling the streets to working on campus, Plant’s resource officer, Mark Holloway, says he’s spent his career on campus keeping the school safe. After 11 years, Holloway is retiring...

Looking at the stars, seniors Julie Elorza and Eric Zhao, junior Shibani Rana, and sophomore Julie Cortez gather to discuss the results from meeting, Oct. 23, outside the new building. This was the astronomy clubs first meeting of the year.

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...

Logging into play JackBox games, junior Toni Keene and members of the Marine Science club enjoy spending time with their fellow members. Keene joined the club two years ago out of her love for animals and interest in marine science.

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...

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