New head custodian introduced to the school
Gaby Jones, Staffer
December 5, 2019
Q: “How did you hear about this position?” A: “I was looking around for this position online, and when I saw the position here, I was very excited.” Q: “Where are you originally from?” A: “I’m from Cuba, but I love it here in Tampa.” Q: “What type of exp...
Racing to lend a hand
Kate Bernstein, Staffer
November 28, 2019
Cross Out Cancer organized a 5k race Nov. 16 at Picnic Island Park to raise money for Johns Hopkins All Children’s hospital. Students participated in a variety of ways, from volunteering to competing in the race, as well as serving on the fundraiser’s board. Senior Tristan Van Horn, a member of the board, emphasized the importance of supporting thos...
Southern Spirit
Michelle Tutor, Managing Editor
November 22, 2019
The band program was recognized by the National Band Association, NBA, as a Southern Division Winner of the 2019 Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award, in September. “The whole band was so excited [when we heard] and we are so honored,” senior Tabatha Vera said. “We worked rea...
Drumming up support
Michelle Tutor, Managing Editor
November 6, 2019
Drumline performed at the End 68 Hours of Hunger food truck rally for the first time November 4 at Hyde Park Presbyterian Church. “Overall, it was pretty fun, the environment was low stress,” junior Kayla Verra said. “The audience was very responsive. I stayed after for a while, pla...
Speaker of the House announces impeachment inquiry
Graham Hill, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2019
Following Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s announcement of the launch of an impeachment inquiry exploring an alleged incident where President Donald Trump threatened to withhold aid to Ukraine unless it investigated former Vice President Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his son, d...
Annual festival held in Brandon
Julia Wolfe, Staffer
October 14, 2019
The Diversified Christian Noise group, also known as DCN, hosted their fourth annual Coffee and Art Festival in Brandon, on Saturday, Oct. 5. They had a variety of things for the public to see and do such as hearing some live music, gazing upon local art and trying out different brews of coffe...
Alumni class of ‘69 reunite at campus tour
Julia Wolfe, Staffer
October 8, 2019
The school’s halls were filled with a generation of Plant alumni Friday, Sept. 20. Splitting into several groups, the class of ‘69 received a tour of the school campus so they could look back upon memories and see renovations made to the school since they said goodbye many years ago. “...
Students tour Tampa Museum of Art
Izzy Antilla, Staffer
October 8, 2019
AP Art History students met at the Tampa Museum of Art at different times throughout the day to take a tour of the antiquities, abstract and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s art, Oct. 5. The trip was led by AP Art History teacher Bill Renninger, who took groups of 25-26 students through the ...
Pawbucks goes green
Salena Kahassai, Staffer
October 4, 2019
Pawbucks has decided to go green by eliminating the use of plastic straws and styrofoam cups starting Oct. 1. The eco-friendly materials, including the cup and lid, are more expensive, causing the Pawbucks prices to increase. The lid will now be a bioplastic made from corn starch and the cup...
Memes overtake Edsby group
Cole Morgan, Staffer
October 3, 2019
A meme outbreak occurred late at night on Thursday, Sept. 19 within the Class of 2020 group page on Edsby. Senior Andrea Beaty posted a picture of her hairy legs attached to a poll posing the question: “Should I shave my legs?” in which students were able to select “yes” or “no” to signify ...
Students set up remembrance event for 9/11
Carol Kornworcel, News Editor
September 30, 2019
The girls lacrosse team, football team and a few ROTC students participated in placing approximately 2,977 American flags in honor of the 2,977 who were killed during the World Trade Center terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. “My brother started this when we lived in North Carolina and he did it bec...
