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PHS News

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

PHS News

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...

Displaying proper and improper dress code, senior Secretary Alyssa Stern shows improper swimwear for school.

E-Board promotes school spirit

Dean Criser, Features Manager August 22, 2017

E-Board has already started planning out a variety of upcoming activities to kick off the new school year.  Students can look forward to Pep Rallies, Homecoming, and other school spirit boosters as...

As students enter school on the first day, teachers stand in front of the school and cheer for their return. The clap-in was arranged right outside the bus drop off to welcome the early arrivers.

Back to School: A Collection of First Day Coverage

Pep O' Plant Staff August 11, 2017

Bright & Early: First day creates expectations for school year by Alexis Perno Both the half-asleep and wide awake entered for the first day back at school. Although some may say it was an all-too-short...

Shawn Mendes comes to Tampa

Savannah Lowry, Editor-in-Chief July 1, 2017

Sing/songwriter Shawn Mendes started his career on the social media site, Vine, with six second singing clips. After creating a large fan following through the social media star meet and greet convention,...

Silver Medal recipients, juniors Jack Glover and Elena Grant display their award winning work. Grant and Glover were of the top one percent of the 330,000 artworks submitted for the award.

AP 2-D Studio Art students recieve Scholastic Art Awards

Chloe-Amelie Aikman, Staff Writer May 17, 2017

AP Art students, Jack Glover and Elena Grant, juniors, were recently recognized on a national level for excellence in the visual arts. As recipients of the Silver Key awards, the two artists were congratulated...

Books impact lives

Books impact lives

Darnell Henderson, Features Editor May 1, 2017

As this year comes to a conclusion, the class of 2017 becomes reminiscent over the memories, experiences and people who have shaped and created their high school career. However, one factor of high...

Jazz band rehearses in the band room.

Jazz Band receives first superior ranking

Riley Schofner, Staff Writer May 1, 2017

The Jazz band has recently hit new heights with their first superior at the state wide level in the school’s history, says band Director Brian Dell. He was stunned that his students had such an excitement...

5 ways to celebrate Earth Day

Natalie Kerr, Copy Editor April 20, 2017

One Senior's Plan for a Gap Year

One Senior’s Plan for a Gap Year

Maggie Fitzsimmons and Zoe Antinori April 13, 2017

Isabella Pittman has plans to take a gap year between graduation and the beginning of her freshman year at the University of Florida.  For this year she has many hopes and dreams she wishes to accomplish...

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