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PHS News

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

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 its 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...

Holding a pair of shorts she recently painted, senior Amelia Spicola shows off the colorful design that she created. Spicola has been selling pairs of shorts and jeans like these since June but has been making them for herself for two years.

When painting clothes, money flows

Izzy Antilla, Staffer September 23, 2019

From searching for the perfect pair of jeans, to planning, painting, shipping and receiving payment, senior Amelia Spicola has sold a variety of self-designed pieces of clothing. Spicola has enjoyed...

Exiting the practice lanes, junior Ella Bathurst goes to join her teammates Sept. 10 at Berkeley Prep. Bathurst placed first in the girls 200-meter medley relay and the 100-meter breaststroke.

Swimmer qualifies for Olympic Trials

Kate Carnante, Sports Editor September 19, 2019

Ten times a week, junior Ella Bathurst arrives at Bobby Hicks Pool for swim practice and has been doing so since she was 6 years old.   “Originally, I got into swimming because my parents wanted...

Just moments before scoring a goal, junior Elyse Iller approaches the ball with a running start. Iller says the sport is very therapeutic as it is a great way for her to release energy.

Siblings given opportunity to play soccer in the Caribbean

Cole Morgan, Staffer September 17, 2019

Siblings Jake and Elyse Iller will be playing on the U.S. Virgin Islands national soccer team as of summer 2020 after finishing their senior and junior year respectively. Both siblings were invited...

English teacher Stacey Malin collects work from her students Tuesday, Aug. 27. Malin began her teaching career in New York, working at an international school teaching students English.

Plant adds five new teachers

Ava Nelson, Features Editor September 6, 2019

As freshman raced to reach unfamiliar classrooms and seniors traced through old hallways, five new teachers awaited students the starting day of school. AP Economics teacher Scott Donald returned to...

Holding a glass award, senior Aarushi Pratap presents her self-designed Special Olympics icon. Pratap visited New York to be interviewed by Fox News following her design. Photos courtesy of Aarushi Pratap

Student helps design 2020 Special Olympics logo

Ava Nelson, Features Editor August 19, 2019

Q: Can you tell me a little about the design, like what it means to you, where the inspiration came from?  A: I got inspired by other artists and my mentors and I talked about Florida, Orlando...

Student shares struggle with eating disorder

Student shares struggle with eating disorder

May 20, 2019

Junior Leah Burgin, a student with a history of disordered eating starting around seventh grade, recently went into residential treatment for six weeks after a relapse in summer. She was diagnosed...

The knitting club is working on becoming a club. Some have been knitting for years. Their knitting expertise provides more to the club.

Freshmen create knitting group

Jordyn Lutz, Staff Writer May 14, 2019

The process of creating a club includes going to the main office, getting a form to fill out and even joining an official waiting list. But despite the long process, two freshmen, Gabriel Moore and...

Student becomes finalist for the Cadet of the Year Award

Student becomes finalist for the Cadet of the Year Award

Carol Kornworcel, News Editor May 8, 2019

Senior, Junior ROTC student and cadet Annahlia Hernandez became a top ten finalist for the Cadet of the Year Award from the Air Force Association March 28.  “I didn’t know what I was getting...

Gliding down the ice, senior Hamilton Reese eyes the puck in a player’s stick Feb. 6 at AdventHealth Center Ice. The hockey team placed third at States last year.

Ice hockey club places third in states

Nicole Prus, Online Editor April 26, 2019

Skates glide quickly across the ice to pass the puck amongst teammates to score a goal. At Ice Sports Forum Rink, where the team is led by Coach Dax Burkhart, this is a reality for hockey club members...

As next season of Pink Panthers approaches, the girls are getting ready to begin the audition process as well as prepare and organize for it. Pink Panthers started three years ago and is fully led by the girls. 

A cappella group sings for empowerment, sisterhood

Jordyn Lutz, Staff Writer April 10, 2019

Pink Panthers took the stage for a competition in Durham, North Carolina, singing their girl-powered solider-themed arrangements just in time for International Women’s Month. The girls have worked hard...

Moving from Germany, senior Marie Sow holds up a “Veil Glück” card, which translates to “Good Luck,” that she received before she left Thursday, March 27. Sow first arrived in Florida in August where she met her first of two total host families.

Senior exchange student experiences American school, culture

Ava Nelson, Staff Writer April 10, 2019

Strolling through congested hallways whilst crowd-maneuvering to reach classes such as Algebra 2 and AP Lang, senior Marie Sow blends into the America school scene smoothly – even though her real home...

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