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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

Emma Heese shares insight into her makeup affection

Darnell Henderson, Features Editor September 1, 2016

Emma Heese, senior, takes her makeup game to the next level. Her passion delves deep into the artistic bounds of makeup and application. With extensive palettes, Heese crafts looks that are original and...

High schoolers form club to fight cancer

Lizzy Hancock, Staff Writer September 1, 2016

High Schoolers Against Cancer, or HAC, is a club affiliated with the American Cancer Society with the goal of raising cancer awareness and supporting the search for a cure. Founded last year by seniors...

Pencil pouch craft

August 26, 2016

For less than $15 students can make a personalized pencil pouch to hold their many school supplies while expressing themselves.   Supplies:   Canvas pencil pouch  Acrylic...

Megan Tankersley, junior, swims in Olympic Trials.

Morgan Tankersley brings home Olympic buzz

Sydni Bates, Staff Writer August 22, 2016

Morgan Tankersley, as a freshman, shattered the 30-year-old school record in the 500-meter freestyle in 2014. Today, Tankersley, junior, continues to rally as she qualifies and thrives in the Olympic...

Varsity cheerleaders teach Project Unify member cheers such as "Black and Gold".

Cheerleading unifies students

Thompson Draper, Staff Writer August 22, 2016

Project Unify aims to incorporate the Special Needs students at Plant High School into activities that students take part in after school. The varsity cheerleading engaged in teaching the students how...

"I always envisioned being a senior, but actually being one feels surreal," explained Stephen Jenkins, senior

Students take on senior year

Pershia Haj, Public Relations Manager August 21, 2016

The first full week of school is over and seniors are preparing for a busy year ahead. After the hard  work they have put in the past three years, students are working their way towards the next...

Cameron Harnett, Balin Dueffer, Antliay Talmage and Chad Merrit reveal their desire to  utilize the new chapter in their life to acquire the necessary skills for college. However they hope to not only gain the right grades, but learn the life skills taught outside of the class room.

Freshmen share their take on first school week

Natalie Grant, Business Manager August 20, 2016

After a full week of high school, freshmen share their views on their time here. And after only one week, students all around express their thoughts for the school year to come. According to Kate Prest after...

How’s your first week going?

Darnell Henderson, Features Editor August 16, 2016

 

Seven steps to apply to the University of Florida

Seven steps to apply to the University of Florida

Sam Werner, Opinion Editor August 15, 2016

On Monday, Aug. 15 the University of Florida will officially open the application for the Summer and Fall semesters of 2017. Having high rankings such as “Best Value Public College” (Forbes 2016)...

Senior 90s music video

Zoe Antinori, Centerspread Editor August 10, 2016

See the 2016-2017 seniors in their 90s garb in a music video that matches the era.

Seniors showcase their nineties outfits

The class of 2017 upheld another tradition that had been completed by previous senior classes from Plant. On the first day, the current seniors dressed up as assorted characters or icons from the 1990s....

Vans Warped Tour coming to Tampa

Vans Warped Tour coming to Tampa

Savannah Lowry, Editor in Chief June 24, 2016

The Summer concert season has arrived and with that the Vans Warped tour will be coming to Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg on Jul. 1. This all day festival features a lineup of several artists including,...

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