Literary club releases magazine
Jessie Larrinaga, Social Media Manager
May 29, 2019
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For the first time in four years, the Literary Club has produced a magazine. An accumulation of visial and literary art, the magazine was developed throughout the year by students who both created the content and designed the final copy that was distributed to the student body free of charge. “...
Organization walks for inclusion
Graham Hill, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2019
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The Best Buddies Friendship Walk was held May 5 at Raymond James stadium. The walk, currently in its 10th year, is orchestrated and attended by various chapters of the Best Buddies organization, a group that promotes opportunities for those with intellectual and physical disabilities. Over $130,000 wa...
Holocaust survivor speaks to students
Katie Valenti, Staff Writer
May 21, 2019
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Mary Wygodski, who is 93 years old, addressed 120 students about her time in the Holocaust and surviving Jewish oppression every day on May 2 in the media center. Jewish Student Unions president, sophomore Carol Kornworcel, put on the event with Rayna Exelbierd's help. “Having Mary come speak with stude...
Seniors partake in Water Wars tradition
Michelle Ricones-Rodriguez, Staff Writer
May 13, 2019
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Water Wars took place April 24-28, composed of senior teams. Water Wars has been a regular occurrence at Plant, where only seniors participate, and usually occurs a few weeks before their graduation ceremony. “I thought it’d be a lot of fun to spend time with friends before we grad...
Theater students receive award nominations
Carol Kornworcel, News Editor
May 8, 2019
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Six theater students have been nominated to participate in the Broadway Star of the Future showcase for their performances in their spring musical, “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Broadway Star of the Future is Tampa Bay’s awards program in part with the National High School Musical Theater Awards, also known as the ...
Students perform at talent show for suicide prevention
Carol Kornworcel, News Editor
May 8, 2019
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Sixteen different groups of students performed for the Be The Voice for Hope talent show April 23 in the auditorium to create awareness for suicide prevention. This was the second annual Be The Voice talent show, organized by junior Emily Surak. The purpose of this talent show is to s...
Teachers lead summer trips
Addie Robey, Staff Writer
May 6, 2019
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Italy and Spain AP Art History teacher William Renninger and AP World History teacher Samantha Bennett are offering a summer trip to students to learn in cities around Europe. “I really enjoy doing these trips, because the students get to see in person all of the art works and architecture we...
Brotherhood sisterhood week showcases performances
Carol Kornworcel, News Editor
April 23, 2019
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The Student Advisory Council had their annual Brotherhood Sisterhood Week lunch performances on April 10 and 11 during all three lunches on the main patio. “Brotherhood Sisterhood week is an event that unites our student body through the diversity of talent at our school, which aids in SAC’s...
Honor society inducts new members
Brenna Anderson, Photographer
April 22, 2019
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Students perform spring musical
Carol Kornworcel, News Editor
April 17, 2019
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Theatre Troupe 0817 performed the spring musical “The Drowsy Chaperone” from April 4-6 in the auditorium. “A show ending is always a bitter-sweet feeling, there is that euphoria of ‘I don’t have to go to rehearsal anymore,’ but the fact that they were so fantastic and just seeing the happin...
