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PHS News

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

PHS News

Listening intently, sophomore Hayden Stern writes down notes during a speech. Stern, now a member of Youth in Government for the second year, appreciates the welcoming environment of the club.

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...

From gaming to victory

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...

Performing the butterfly move, sophomore Emma Zientara practices at the New Level Dance company. Emma practices there a few days every week.

Falling through fabric

Julia Wolfe, Staffer November 5, 2019

For almost five years, freshman Remi Aylesworth has been performing in aerial arts, a form of dance where the performer uses scarf-like fabric to dance, hang in the air and fall in rhythm. According...

Sitting by where he keeps his bees, senior Sherman Lacost poses with a group of bees that he cares for. Lacost has kept bees after being encouraged by his father and looks forward to continuing to in the future. Photo courtesy of Sherman Lacost

To bee or not to bee

Izzy Antilla, Staffer November 4, 2019

Buzzing bees float seamlessly through the air as senior Sherman Lacost tends to the hive. For the past four years, Lacost has kept and maintained bees, during which Lacost said he has learned...

Setting up the table, seniors Lucy Morris and Michael Munkwitz prepare for the Be the Light event, Sept. 20 at Dad’s Stadium. The setup began at 6 p.m. and activities lasted throughout the football game.

Club highlights mental health

Julia Wolfe, Staffer November 1, 2019

SADD, or Students Against Destructive Decisions, is one of the 100+ clubs Plant has to offer. Unlike many recreational clubs, SADD sets out to influence healthy changes in high school culture....

Illustrating a new subject the students are learning, geometry teacher Wendy Heir-Greene shows them how important it is for them to recognize key patterns. Heir-Greene has not only taught American students but also taught in Ireland for the year of 2000.

Teacher speaks of time working abroad

Izzy Antilla, Staffer October 28, 2019

Geometry teacher Wendy Heir-Greene gained foreign teaching experience after working in an Irish school during the year 2000. While teaching in Ireland, Heir-Greene noticed many differences compared...

Standing in front of a pedigree displaying her family tree, AP Environmental Science teacher Margeret Drumsta shows a naming tradition in her family. Her family has been passing the name Margeret through their daughters for many generations.

Margaret to Margaret

Izzy Antilla, Staffer October 25, 2019

After looking into what she views as an old-fashioned name, AP Environmental Science teacher Margaret Drumsta realized that the name is very prominent in her family. The naming tradition which has lasted...

Calling out names, Frank George takes attendance. George began working as a substitute since 2000, and usually comes in two to three times a week. 

“Be a friend.”

Graham Hill, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2019

Prior to becoming a regular substitute teacher, Frank George spent the better part of seven decades as a teacher. George taught and coached at a small school in Illinois before moving to Tampa and taking...

In the midst of a JROTC game of flag football, senior Kailee-Rose Casey runs down the field Sept. 27. Casey hopes to pursue veterinary medicine and is looking at the University of South Florida and Florida Southern College. Photo by Libby Gough and Kate Frier.

Chasing dreams across an ocean

Alexis Perno, Print Editor October 9, 2019

When senior Kailee-Rose Casey stepped into the Boston airport for the first time, the first thing she noticed was a Dunkin’ Donuts.   “I kind of never thought that the day would actually come,...

Wielding spell-powered cards, senior Riley Shofner prepares his move for board game, Magic: the Gathering. Riley began playing and competing in Magic: the Gathering in middle school.

Student finds camaraderie through fantasy game

Ava Nelson, Features Editor October 3, 2019

Casting spells, strategic play, card advantage and resource management, contests and champions are just a few aspects of fantasy card play, a familiar activity to senior Riley Schofner. In middle...

Huddled with the volleyball team, sophomore Lily Frierson and senior Birdie Frierson listen to their coach at a time-out at the Alonso game Sept. 12 in the gym. The sisters began playing volleyball after watching their two older sisters enjoy the sport, too.

Sisters unite volleyball team

Hartley Hill, Copy Editor September 26, 2019

The girls volleyball team takes the court as the reigning 8A state runner-up, but that is not the only reason they are a force to be reckoned with. Not one but two pairs of sisters build this team...

Beginning class with a review sessions Ap art history teacher William Renniger asks engaging questions to his third period class Thursday Sept. 17. When opening up about his mental health Renninger stated “I think it’s important to demystify it so it's not something that’s shameful, so people recognize this is pretty common,”.

Teacher openly speaks about mental illness

Ava Nelson, Features Editor September 23, 2019

As students present information on select art works from AP Art History’s top 250, teacher William Renninger asks specific questions regarding the pieces to encourage academic discussion. Holding...

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