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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...

Smiling, senior Cal Richards reflects on being awarded National Honor Band. After he found out the news, Richards was very surprised, but he looks forward to playing with musicians from across the nation.

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...

During fourth period, Spanish teacher Yohanis Carrera poses for a picture with her students at the start of class. Carrera said she showed her appreciation for her students by having a class party.

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...

Marker in hand, senior Lauren Ross writes the different topics for the meeting down on the whiteboard. The club discussed politics as well as international policy. 

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...

Claire Beakman, one of biology teacher Katherine Roy’s four chickens, peeks her head into the shot. Roy and her husband have been caring for the chickens for about two years.

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...

Smiling, senior Junhao Zhang holds his trophy from a math competition. Zhang went with a group of other students from Mu Alpha Theta.

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...

Holding up one of her creations, junior Morgan Austrich smiles while displaying a wooden ornament painted with the Cornell mascot, Touchdown. Austrich is selling the ornaments for fifteen dollars each, with all the proceeds going to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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,...

About 12 questions with Derek Thomas

Ava Nelson, Features Editor November 15, 2019

Getting in position senior Adele Cassidy, plays as a libero, defensive specialist. Adele has been playing volleyball for four years .

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...

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