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PHS News

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

PHS News

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...

Going onto her second lap, freshman Mary Ellen Eudaly runs the 4x800 at the Jesuit Tri-Meet Feb. 12. She also ran the mile later that night, winning the event in a personal-record of 5:05.

Freshman wins county championship

Ava Nelson, Staff Writer March 12, 2019

Freshman Mary Ellen Eudaly started running in sixth grade, but competing in cross country began for her just this past year.     “I love it,” Eudaly said. “The team is really fun. My...

Setting the Stage. Performing at Carnegie Hall for the bass instrument at a national level orchestra, senior Alyssa Nagle takes the stage. This event ran Feb. 7-11.

Senior musician plays at Carnegie Hall

Jordyn Lutz, Staff Writer March 6, 2019

Carnegie Hall is a place where the orchestra, band and other musical talents perform, and senior bass player Alyssa Nagle just joined the list of musicians to play there.  Nagle was invited to play...

Standing in front of club members, guest speaker Daniel Nabatian discusses the importance of Jewish students connecting to their roots. The meeting revealed that Club Chai would be changing its name to the Jewish Student Union Jan. 16.

Jewish student club changes name

Clio Bruno, Staff Writer February 27, 2019

Over glasses of smoothies, the Jewish Student Union converses on faith, religion and reformations in their club. As a result of their recent name change, the formerly known Club Chai has joined the...

 nonprofit Community Tampa Bay, senior Lena Diasti is an advocate for “Equity.” Diasti has been volunteering with them since her freshman year and became an intern in August 2018.

Senior advocate supports Community Tampa Bay

Maizie Tremblay, Photographer February 26, 2019

Q: Can you tell me about your nonprofit?  A: The nonprofit I work for is called Community Tampa Bay. The nonprofit’s mission is to end all forms of discrimination, so with that we do development...

In a joint effort, Trey Carlson and Preslie Price fight for a “Cure” to cancer. The pair got involved in this mission together during an internship doing special projects for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

Students fight cancer

February 26, 2019

Primary organizers for the “Break the Silence” basketball game, juniors Riley Schofner and Heather Mcgeachy hold a sign expressing their aim to “Stop the Violence.” Also known as “Get Loud”, this event requires the crowd to remain silent until the 9th point in honor of domestic violence victims.

Students fight for safety

February 26, 2019

Fighting for “Life” senior Emily Surak hopes to combat suicide in teens. Surak organized and presented the “Be The Voice” talent show in March 2018 to raise money for the Crisis Center of Tampa bay and spread suicide awareness.

Senior draws awareness to the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay

Ava Nelson, Staff Writer February 26, 2019

Q: What is the award?  A: The award is a 50,000 cash reward and half of it I'm donating it to the crisis center, or any nonprofit, and then the other half goes to any college.  Q: Do you know...

Longtime advocate for “Our Planet”, Sam Sharf expresses his mission to fight for the environment. Sharf has previously campaigned for politicians with environmentally conscious platforms, including governor candidate Andrew Gillum in 2018. 

Student advocates for environmental preservation

Ava Nelson, Staff Writer February 26, 2019

Q: What is the most pressing environmental issue you are aware of?  A: Well, I think it’s the global degradation of our environment by massive corporations that exploit our resources to make massive...

Performing “Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash, Bruce Yost plays his guitar along with fellow co-workers Jan. 31 at Faculty Idol in the auditorium. Yost’s band “Lockdown” won the contest.

Teachers win with rock and roll

Graham Hill, Opinions Editor February 25, 2019

“It was really strange,” senior Hamilton Reese said. “Seeing my chorus teacher, Latin teacher and semantics teacher all up on the stage, playing guitar and singing.”  The band, composed of...

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