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PHS News

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

PHS News

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...

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”,...

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