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PHS News

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

PHS News

Standing with her pastor, senior Emily Surak receives the Lightning Community Hero award Dec. 8th. Her work with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay was recognized at the event.

Senior draws awareness to the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay

Ava Nelson, Staff Writer February 14, 2019

Flashing lights consumed Amelie Arena Dec. 8 along with a standing ovation as senior Emily Surak was granted the Lightning Community Hero award. Surak’s award included a total of $50,000, half of...

Showing off all of the ribbons, sophomore Megan Hamilton and her dog Derby won at 4-H and American Kennel Club shows. They won in the categories of High Placements in Obedience, Rally, Agility and Junior Showmanship.

Student trains dogs for dog shows

Carol Kornworcel, Staff Writer February 13, 2019

Playing with dogs all day can seem like lots of fun, but for some, playing has turned into a professional competition and sport. Sophomore Megan Hamilton has been training her two dogs Daisy and Derby,...

Gazing at a star, senior Ashley Cha studies the different textures and colors in the student parking lot Jan.15. The light coming off the star observed takes 14,000 years to reach earth.

Students unite over astronomy

Ava Nelson, Staff Writer February 6, 2019

Tuesday night at 8, in the grassy portion of the field between the front parking lot and new building, a small gathering appears as temperatures drop to 50 degrees and the black cover of night rolls...

Competing at the Young Life Tournament, junior Isaac Heuchan, senior Sam Cook and juniors Andrew Kaptzan and Trey Wakefield show off a newly caught red drum which helped them win second place April 20, 2018. To compete, members had to submit a photo of each fish with an official tournament measuring device.

Fishing team pursues charity work, wins tournament

Isabella Ank, Co-Print Editor in Chief January 24, 2019

Gazing at the open water of Tampa Bay, it isn’t unusual to see fishermen of all backgrounds getting their catch. The sport has been popular in Tampa for years, and now it has found a home at Plant...

The new year opens way for a future filled with possibilities, but the tradition of resolutions may be left in the past. As fewer people hold on to the custom, some have all but lost hope in fulfilling any resolution. "They are a great sort of theoretical motivator, but I don’t think anybody except very few people actually go through with it," senior Brenda Sanchez said.

Students dispute practicality of New Year’s resolutions

Ava Nelson, Staff Writer January 15, 2019

Since ancient times, reaching even 4,000 years back to the Babylonian’s promises to their gods, New Year’s resolutions have filled communities with hope and stamina for the upcoming year. While originally a religious...

Gesturing to the rest of film club, junior Esperanza Liverio talks about the film “Sarah Ann Saves the Farm,” one of the weekly movies film club members need to watch to be able to debate the themes and motives of main characters. The film club has been meeting every Tuesday to discuss films they’ve watched during the time between meetings.

Members discuss film club evolution

Jessie Larrinaga, Staff Writer January 11, 2019

Each Tuesday, students gather in Room 110 to watch and discuss movies of all genres. Brought together by a shared interest, the room buzzes with chatter about the film they’ll view as students from...

Bell doubled as a football coach and teacher

The Final Bell

Chloe-Amelie Aikman, Features Editor December 14, 2018

Alan Bell’s wall is a self-curated yearbook come to life. Glossy black-and-white, sepia and colored photos paper the space, each carefully tacked in a mosaic spanning generations of students. Some...

Skating during the South Atlantic Regional Championship, freshman Isabella Costa qualifies for the competition Oct. 3-6 in Coral Springs. She scored a 37.57 for her dance to the song "Sing Sing Sing" by Benny Goodman.

Two freshmen explain their lives through skating

Carol Kornworcel, Staff Writer December 6, 2018

Their dresses spin, glitter visibly flying onto the rink and some onto their faces. Their pearly-white shoes hit the ice after a successful jump, chipping a small part of the frozen surface. Smoothly...

Animal prints are trending on all types of accessories such as purses, shoes, belts and fanny packs. Coach recently released a collection of handbags that consist of an animal print pattern.

Animal print rises in popularity

Nicole Prus, Staff Writer November 30, 2018

Animal print doesn’t only belong in the jungle; it's been spotted all over cityscapes and worn by civilians. Leopard, snakeskin, zebra and many other prints have been showcased on young adults’ clothing,...

Holding a copy of 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' English teacher Cristalyn Stokes shares her passion for mixing her profession with theater. “I think that everyone should have some sort of exposure to anything musically related,” Stokes said.

Teacher mixes passion and profession with theater

Hartley Hill, Staff Writer November 29, 2018

It's rehearsal, and voices fill the air. Girls are buzzing around, crafting costumes and warming up their voices in anticipation of their next big performance. Behind the curtains, English teacher Cristalyn Stokes...

Becoming involved in ROTC at the beginning of his high school career, junior Joseph Cacciatore learns about his position’s responsibilities, as well as helping newer color guard and drill members learn too.  Color guard commander Cacciatore said that the main goal of ROTC is to promote citizenship at the school.

Student shares story, perspective as ROTC member

Carol Kornworcel, Staff Writer November 2, 2018

As seen around school, some students wear blue shirts tucked tightly into navy blue pants, shiny black leather shoes and a badge on their shoulders with the large, bold letters “ROTC”— an outfit...

Chemistry teacher Jeffrey Keene’s leg was crushed by a firetruck when he tripped and fell at his old job as a firefighter. Keene lost his leg below the knee at age 19 and has since learned to live with a missing limb.

Accident alters teacher’s perspective

Hartley Hill, Staff Writer November 1, 2018

While on call as a firefighter, not long after completing his first year of training, Jeffery Keene stepped off the firetruck to grab a hose — but tripped and fell in the process. In a matter of seconds,...

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