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PHS News

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

PHS News

Students get ideas for Prom

Maggie Fitzsimmons, Copy Editor March 22, 2016

  Cookie cake: Places that sell cookie cakes, such as the Great American Cookie Company in International Mall, will write anything on a cookie cake. Writing out “Will you go to prom with me,...

What gets seniors through second semester?

What gets seniors through second semester?

Gianna Cacciatore, Webmaster February 18, 2016

With only five weeks down in second semester, seniors are struggling with getting through the rest of the year. Some reflected back on how they have persevered so far. Countdowns - "They give me something...

58th Annual Grammy Awards rewards artists

Blair Eustace, Copy Editor February 17, 2016

The night of Monday, Feb. 15 the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California hosted the 58th Annual Grammy Awards celebrating the year’s most notable music recording artists and performers. Stars flocked...

Students benefit from giving blood

Maggie Fitzsimmons, Copy Editor February 16, 2016

Yesterday, Feb. 16, students were given the opportunity to donate blood. The organization Oneblood brought blood donation buses to the school in which students 16 or older and 110 lbs could donate a pint...

Rowling Announces New Harry Potter Book

Blair Eustace, Photographer February 12, 2016

An announcement made yesterday, Feb. 10, elated Harry Potter fans around the world. J.K. Rowling, creator of the wildly successful seven book saga announced that a new book in the series would be released...

Best date spots for Valentine’s Day

Maggie Fitzsimmons, Copy Editor February 10, 2016

  The Beach: As the weather finally begins to warm up, the beach is a great option for a date this Valentine’s Day. Clearwater is a popular option and isn’t too far of a drive for the day....

Students make plans for fair day

Maggie Fitzsimmons, Copy Editor February 4, 2016

Each year, Hillsborough county students get a day off of school for the Florida State fair. Each student also receives a free admission ticket to the fair that they may use on that day only.  While the...

Instagram account spotlights students

Blair Eustace, Copy Editor January 13, 2016

  In the summer of 2010, Brandon Stanton started a blog with the goal of photographing 10,000 New Yorkers and telling their stories. Since then, ‘Humans of New York’ has grown into an Instagram...

16 movies to watch in the new year

Darnell Henderson and Zoie Ashmeade January 13, 2016

  Deadpool   Release Date: February 12 With the thirst for vengeance and an ability of quick healing, Ryan Reynolds and this thrilling plot is sure to be a captivating combination....

TV shows coming out in the new year

Pershia Haj, Staff Writer January 13, 2016

If looking for a new TV show this 2016 perfect for binge watching, here are some upcoming big names to look out for!   Second Chance: A show based off of novel, Frankenstein. Genre: American...

Students share new years resolutions

Pershia Haj, Staff Writer January 13, 2016

A new year calls for new goals and plans to be accomplished in the upcoming 12 months. 2016 will be a year of hard work and maintenance for some people and may come as a challenge. All goals are surely...

Student take-on test anxiety

Pershia Haj, Staff Writer January 13, 2016

Stressed about tests/exams? No need to worry! Fellow students share how they cope with their test anxiety through easy, helpful ways to manage their stress.   Julie Black, freshman: “I like...

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