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

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

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Singer and songwriter Toby Keith passed away. Scroll to learn more about his life and the legacy he is leaving with the world.

The Legacy of Toby Keith: His Music and Impact on the World Lives On

William Farmen, Staffer February 19, 2024

Toby Keith was born on July 8, 1961. He was born and raised in Clinton, Oklahoma, which is where his musical journey began. When Toby was just 20 years old, he went into the oil business where his colleagues...

Many people get Presidents Day off work or school, but do they even know what Presidents Day is? The history of this holiday has shifted over time from celebrating one president to the next. Only some people take Presidents Day as the true meaning behind it.

What is President’s Day?

Sienna Harrison, Staffer February 15, 2024

George Washington's birthday is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Over time, we celebrated the birthdays...

Senior Chase Jarrett poses for his commitment post that was shared on the @304committed Instagram page. Jarrett recently announced his commitment to further his academic and athletic career at the University of central Florida

From Dad’s Stadium to FBC Mortgage Stadium: Chase Jarrett Commits to UCF

Sydney Appleton, Online Editor In Chief February 13, 2024

As the class of 2024 wraps up their senior year, successful athletes in the grade are continuing to receive offers from countless universities and announcing commitments to D1 schools. Plant Football has...

Plant High schools production, Perfume, was promoted from Scholastic AAA to Scholastic AA. They were promoted on January 31st and are now creating new goals to hopefully surpass by the end of the season.

HB Plant Winterguard Promotion

Kate Fairbairn, Culture Editor February 12, 2024

HB Plant High schools Winterguard team performed their production, Perfume, at Strawberry Crest High school on Jan. 20: the team was later promoted from scholastic AAA to scholastic AA on Jan. 31. At...

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help support the research and
advocacy efforts of LLS.

What is LLS?

Vera Agne, Staffer February 9, 2024

Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects both the blood and bone marrow leading to an overproduction of abnormal white blood cells. These abnormal cells crowd out normal body cells, impairing the body’s...

Hillsborough County schools get Friday, February 17, off for the Florida State Fair. Free tickets are handed out, so why not attend the State fair held once a year? There are many things to do, like rides, seeing animals, and eating lots of food.

Guide to Florida State Fair 2024

Sienna Harrison, Staffer February 8, 2024

The Florida State Fair returns February 8-19. They're known for having the most giant midway and bizarre food concoctions. It's famous for its donut burger, Pop Rocks pickle, Fried spam grilled cheese,...

Gasparilla can get very messy afterward. Trash and beads get left all over Bayshore Blvd and hidden in the grass. There are many ways to volunteer and help clean up for service hours. There are also places like MacDonald Training Center where you can drop off beads you dont want.

Gasparilla Cleanup

Sienna Harrison, Staffer February 2, 2024

On the day of Gasparilla, people are having fun and enjoying food/ drinks, but they aren’t usually thinking about cleaning up after themselves. But the aftermath of Gasparilla is trashy. Trash could...

Kalen DeBoer, the recently confirmed University of Alabama head coach, paid Plant a visit on Feb. 1 during third and fourth period. DeBoer was talking to potential recruit, junior Waltez Clark, who had Univeristy of Georgia’s head coach, Kirby Smart, visit last Thursday.

Roll Tide, Panthers: Bama’s Kalen DeBoer Drops in on Plant

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor February 1, 2024

After University of Georgia (UGA) head coach, Kirby Smart, came to see potential recruits at Plant, another well-known visitor came to stop by. Dad’s Stadium had special visitor, Kalen DeBoer, recent-head...

Seniors Taytum Ayers and Parker Newkirk pose for the camera in their TV Production class. The two students have worked as actors in this years senior video.

Lights, Camera, Action: Class of 2024 Works Through Filming This Year’s Senior Video

Sydney Appleton, Online Editor In Chief February 1, 2024

Each year, graduating seniors and TV Production students rally together to assemble a work of art that has become an annual tradition, the senior video. As Plant Panthers make their way through high school,...

Plant hosted the University of Georgia’s head football coach, Kirby Smart, on Jan. 25 during third and fourth period. Smart and his team are one of the many universities that has visited Plant over the past few months.

Sic’ Em Panthers! UGA’s Kirby Smart Visits Plant

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor January 25, 2024

Colleges from all over the country such as TCU, Indiana, Florida and Ohio State have visited Plant to meet potential athletes for almost all sports at Plant. Known as a highly praised athletically talented...

 Volunteer hours are a fantastic way to make your college application standout from the rest, but with the standard being between 50-200 hours it can be a daunting task. However, it doesnt have to be, look through my top 3 recommendations for organizations to find the perfect organization for you.

How to Increase Service Hours

Daniel Beccue, Features Editor January 25, 2024

On average, it's recommended that students have at least 50 to 200 hours (about one week and one and a half days) of service to impress colleges in future applications. Although 200 hours may sound daunting...

Locals and visitors gather in Tampa yearly to celebrate a pirate invasion called Gasparilla. There are many events held all over Tampa to celebrate Gasparilla. There are other things to do besides going to the parade that many people dont know about, like the Gasparilla Festival of Arts and many other events.

Things to do for Gasparilla

Sienna Harrison, Staffer January 19, 2024

Many people in Tampa have something specific they do every year for Gasparilla, whether going to the parade or spending time with friends. Here are a few things you can do this Gasparilla:   This Pirate...

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