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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

Recording for the day's morning show, senior John Watson reports the daily news.

Good Morning Panthers

Isabella Ank, News Manager September 26, 2017

The morning show is back on air and arrives with new changes for the 2017-2018 school year. “The biggest thing for us this year is that we’re shifting our focus not so much on national news…but...

Toy spins into spotlight

Toy spins into spotlight

Macie Lavender, Staff Writer September 21, 2017

Every year, there is a trend of the moment, a product that quickly morphs from cool and interesting to an absolute necessity as it explodes in popularity. In fact, the fidget spinner, the latest trend...

Call of the Wild Turkey

Call of the Wild Turkey

Chloe-Amelie Aikman, Staff Writer September 6, 2017

Some may recognize this scene: four walls, an army of forward-facing desks and the solemn reflection of a clean whiteboard.   But in this particular classroom – turkey feathers perch above a chalkboard,...

Members of Troupe #1087 rehearse for their upcoming play, "Noises Off".

Drama plans full year

Alexis Perno, Business manager September 4, 2017

Theater is preparing for the upcoming year packed with plays, musicals and competitions. “We're kicking off the season with a straight play called Noises Off,” junior McKinnon Bell said. “For...

Quiz: Which sports team do you belong on?

Kai Alexander, Staff Writer September 4, 2017

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Book club members and sponsor Matt Penn, listen as each student shares their favorite Summer read.

Book worms meet for first book club

Gavin Figueruelo, Staff Writer September 2, 2017

The first meeting for the school book club comes with all the latest information on summer reading and new books in the school library. It was on Wednesday, Aug. 30, and took place in the school library...

Featured photographer, Madison White, junior, poses next her photos hung at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts.

Student photographer displays work at Florida Museum of Photographic Arts

Natalie Kerr, Copy Editor September 1, 2017

Pep O' Plant photographer and junior Madison White was featured in the Florida Museum of Photographic Art's Member's Show on Aug. 25, 2017.  White submitted her photos to the curator of the event, and...

Sylvia Craig (left) and Lauren DeGeorge (right), juniors and founders of WE club.

Putting the “WE” in World Empowerment

Natalie Kerr, Copy Editor August 30, 2017

  Sylvia Craig and Lauren DeGeorge remained hard at work and involved in their school during the respite of summer. They had big plans for the upcoming 2017-2018 school year, and wanted their ideas...

Traveling Abroad

Traveling Abroad

Lily Moran, Macie Lavender & Lauren DeGeorge August 29, 2017

Peru Lily Moran The main reason I chose to join the school trip to Peru, besides the beautiful sights, was the opportunity to help some people in need. When I found...

Ten Thousand Hours & Counting

Chloe-Amelie Aikman, Staff Writer August 29, 2017

It's six o'clock – the show's about to begin. Concessions line the shores and throngs of people settle down with children, friends and relatives; they wait, eyes on the water until finally, they see...

I'm With the Band

I’m With the Band

Madison White, Photographer August 24, 2017

What is Band Camp? Band Camp is a time for marching band members to prepare for the upcoming school year. Specifically, new formations are created for the Friday Night football games and freshmen are...

Drama welcomes new members

Drama welcomes new members

Gian Cortez August 23, 2017

To kick off the start of the new year and welcome new theatre member, the drama department hosted a theatre preview, two days before school started on Aug. 8. At the preview new kids were split in to groups...

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