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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

One Seniors 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...

Drama department presents Addams Family

Drama department presents Addams Family

Lauren Workman April 11, 2017

The Drama department presented the Addams Family Musical from April 6-8. Read the review here  Photo Credit to Lauren Workman

Plant hosts AP Art Show

Alexis Perno, Staff Writer April 11, 2017

Stacy Rosende hosted the very first AP Art Show in the cafeteria Friday, April 7. “Since this is an AP class, the students develop their own objectives in class and meet their own individually set...

Reading a book while laying in his Eno, senior Stephen Jenkins’ go-to spot is at Swann Circle Park. This is an ideal spot for those who want to relax in quiet.

Eno takes over Tampa

Pershia Haj, Public Relations Manager April 10, 2017

Eagles Nest Outfitters’ release of their personalized hammock referred to as the “Eno” has become a popular, unique hobby among many. Coming in two sizes, “SingleNest” and “DoubleNest”,...

Student-submitted works displayed in media center

Emilia DeFabrizio, Public Relations April 7, 2017

Student-submitted works from Joie Johnson's art class are currently on display in the media center. After being voted on by peers and a panel composed of William Renninger, Stacey Rosende and Johnson,...

How to Throw a Graduation Party

Rachel Ferreri, Editor-in-Chief April 3, 2017

A common tradition among high school seniors in the Tampa Bay area and around the country is the rite of passage that is having a graduation party to celebrate with friends and family, and the journey...

Members of the KNO3 Robotics Team fix work on their robot during one of their triweekly practices.

KNO3 Robotics Team prepares for advanced competition

Natalie Grant, Staff Writer March 2, 2017

Three days of the week after school the mental work has not ended for the robotics team. The sun is bright and the practice is just beginning. Five team members sit barefooted in a pen, all crouched around...

Seniors Natasha Rovira, Erin Seaton, Katina Hyde and Natalia Eanell sing, Zero to Hero from the film Hercules. Im excited, considering its my senior year, and its going to be our last Ricks. Its going to be pretty emotional, but I think Im most excited about Sit Down, Youll Rock the Boat because of the big finish and everything, Hyde said.

Chorus members anticipate annual Rick’s Cafe

Emilia Difabrizio, Public Relations February 25, 2017

Rick's Cafe is held in the auditorium, tickets are five dollars for students and children, 10 dollars for for adults, and can be purchased online on http://www.showclix.com/event/ricks-cafe or at the...

Announcement of title of Star Wars Episode Eight leads to fan speculation

Reed Frevola, Staff Writer February 3, 2017

Ever since Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012, every announcement regarding the Star Wars franchise has been a headliner. Their latest announcement was no different.   Last week, with Lucasfilm and...

Students make Groundhog Day predictions

Students make Groundhog Day predictions

Once per year, people turn on their TVs in the morning to see if winter will continue for six more weeks, or if it will finally be spring. This is all predicted based on whether or not the Groundhog sees...

Mentor and student listen as an off-camera mentor explains a concept

You can do it

Darnell Henderson, Features Editor January 31, 2017

Q: Why did you decide to start the Kids of Tomorrow? A: Pretty much what’s made [Plant students] successful is the fact that our parents encouraged us to learn at an young age. Plant kids weren’t...

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