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

PHS News

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,...

Reaching out to sophomore Lauren Webster, freshman Chiara Melcher greets her during the Best Buddies club meeting Sept. 26 in the cafeteria. The club’s matching party is Oct. 13 where everyone will be assigned a Buddy for the year.

Students form long-lasting friendships with kids with disabilities

Addie Robey, Staff Writer October 29, 2018

Walking into room 503, there is a warm, inviting feeling and students are met with smiles and friendly faces of kids like juniors Arushi Pratap and Jade Connor and seniors Dara Mizell and Bryan...

Holding the flag, junior Joseph Cacciatore takes his position for ROTC. Joseph was appointed the color guard commander and said that the main goal of ROTC is to promote citizenship at the school.

Student shares story and perspective as an ROTC member

Carol Kornworcel, Staff Writer October 28, 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...

Junior David Hutchinson has competed in many obstacle course races, preparing for his debut on American Ninja Warrior in 2021. He competed in his first Savage Race last March which was 7 ½ miles with about 30 obstacles.

Student leads a Savage life

Hartley Hill, Staff Writer October 26, 2018

On his fifth mile, junior David Hutchinson scales a wall and then bolts through mud, making his way to the finish line where he will forever be labeled an obstacle course racing (OCR) “Savage.”  “When...

Now a public market, Armature Works is busiest during the weekends. Armature Works was a TECO storage facility from the 1910s used to house streetcars before it was refurbished.

Armature Works attracts students

Ava Nelson, Staff Writer October 24, 2018

Light floods through clear wide-frame windows, casting shadows across lounge chairs, tables, and a tall ceiling. A brown leather couch is adorned by metal frame chairs with a view across the deep blue...

Gaining popularity in various South Tampa schools, rapper sophomore Mitchell Holmes is referred as  Money Mitch by his peers and teachers. Holmes has been making music since he was 12 years old and is known for his very first song “813 Anthem” which got 2,300 views on YouTube and Spotify.

Money Mitch opens up about music, dreams

Hartley Hill, Staff Writer October 22, 2018

Mitchell Holmes hops on stage, the beat drops and fans in the crowd go wild as they begin singing along to the local rap artist known to most as Money Mitch. What seems like a fantasy to most sophomore...

Rewarded by the United States Marine Corp, social studies teacher Tamara Phillips poses with her Honor, Courage, Commitment Award. Phillips received her award during a season football game in 2011, after having survived bone cancer that resulted in surgery and a permanent disability.

Teacher overcomes acute myeloid leukemia

Ava Nelson, Staff Writer October 21, 2018

When Tamara Philips, US constitutional law teacher and mother, arrived at school the first day of preplanning in 2009, cancer was the farthest thing from her mind. As she went about participating in...

At the Miss Tampa Teen USA pageant, senior Emerson Ward answers an onstage question which topics range from bullying and drug problems to immigration and leadership qualities. Pageant coaches helped her prepare for discussion questions after winning her first pageant last March.

Student finds her crowning glory

Hartley Hill, Staff Writer October 18, 2018

Senior Emerson Ward entered her first pageant, a preliminary for Miss Florida, last March with the intention to cross something off her bucket list. Little did she know she would become Miss East Coast...

Brian Taylor teaches the Advanced Placement and Honors level courses in addition to traditional courses. Taylor previously worked as a middle school art teacher and before teaching he worked as a commercial artist for 12 years.

Art program welcomes new teacher

Kate Caranante, Staff Writer October 9, 2018

When the previous art teacher, Stacy Rosende, took a new job in New York, a new art teacher was naturally needed. The school did not have to look too hard for her successor, because Brian Taylor was...

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