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Trumpet in hand, freshman Jack Bricklemyer performs. The concert was held before the jazz band’s Music Performance Assessment, known as MPA, where the band was judged on a scale of poor to superior.

A note-able concert

Cole Morgan, Staffer March 6, 2020

The jazz band held a concert in the auditorium Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. before their Music Performance Assessment, which was Feb. 6.  “I think the concert went great,” junior Josh Frye said. “We...

 Fan in hand, senior Kennedy Logan portrays a resident of River City during Varsity Chorale’s performance of “(Ya Got) Trouble” from “The Music Man.” Logan sang in several other acts, including her solo performance of “Joshua Noveck” and a group act of “Don’t Tell Mama” from “Cabaret.”

Chorus performs Rick’s Cafe

Kate Bernstein, Staffer February 21, 2020

To provide students with the opportunity to give blood, the Oneblood donation bus came to school. Students were able to donate during second through seventh periods and were escorted back to class by helping students.

Students donate blood to save lives

Audrey Taylor, Staffer February 20, 2020

With the help of Oneblood and the senior committee, students were given the chance to donate blood during school Jan 29.   Students could donate anytime during 2nd through 7th period and were...

Hugging each other, senior Eve Larkin and sophomore William Mathangani stand outside the Tampa convention center. Larkin placed 12th chair for first violin at all state and Mathangani placed eighth chair for viola.

Orchestra attends All State

Kate Bernstein, Staffer February 4, 2020

Eve Larkin (12)  Q: Can you describe your experience at the All State competition?  A: It was definitely something that I haven’t really experienced before, just like the level of playing. All...

Serving as a label, AVID teacher Valerie Houston’s sign provides an example for the many puns incorporated into the chili displays. Other labels included Puckett’s “Hotter Than a Classroom in Hillsborough County,” and “Chili-ish Gambino.”

AVID hosts chili cookoff

Kate Bernstein, Staffer January 28, 2020

Gathered around the flagpole, students and faculty alike come together in prayer to mourn the loss of Carlos Medina. Medina died Monday, Jan. 20 after being in critical condition following a car accident. Medina was a junior and was on the Plant swim team.

School gathers in prayer to honor student

Salena Kahassai, News Editor January 23, 2020

A prayer, organized by First Priority, was held the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the flagpole in honor of junior Carlos Medina. President senior Christian Germano and board member junior Gabi Frye...

Head custodian Gerardo Amedes

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...

Looking ahead, seniors Anai Peterson and Joel Brown run together. Peterson placed at 164 and Brown placed at 137 out of 291 participants.

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...

Instrument in front of her, junior Hannah Mongoy competes at Braden River High School with the rest of the marching band. Mongoy has been a part of the band program for the past three years.

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...

Shako in hand, drum major junior Ainsley Neil walks on the track. The drum majors use stands so the band members can see them keep time and conduct.

Superior Season

Audrey Taylor, Staffer November 16, 2019

The band earned an overall Superior at the Music Performance Assessment (MPA) hosted at Bloomingdale High School Nov. 2.   A superior is the highest score they can receive at MPAs. Over 25 high...

Smiling as he plays, senior J.T. Hill performs at the End 68 Hours of Hunger event Nov. 4 at Hyde Park Presbyterian Church. The Tampa Bay Chapter of this organization feeds 535 kids weekly on weekends when school lunches are not available.

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...

Running towards a bowl of candy is one of the many children that attended Plantoween. In this event every group of players had their own game so that the children could have fun while also receiving candy.

Football team hosts Plant-O-ween

Addie Robey October 31, 2019

The football team hosted the second annual Plant-O-ween at Dad’s stadium on Oct. 31 for kids in the South Tampa community.  “Not only getting to see the smile on the kids’ faces when we...

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