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

PHS News

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

PHS News

Freshman Arshan Falasiri reads lines from the new production of the “Secret in the Wings” to audition for role. The process included group improv assignments which they performed at the end of the audition. “Preparing for the audition was easy, I just read through to see what I wanted and made sure I was ready to go out there and perform it.” Falarsiri said.

Theater auditions begin for new production

Gaby Jones, Staffer September 12, 2019

The auditions for the fall play, “The Secret in the Wings,” kicked off Aug. 26 in the auditorium. Many students came to try out for a role.  “This is the first production I’ve really...

After the final bell, students exit the main hall August 20. The student body increased in size from last year, resulting in changes to guidance counselors and sports classifications.

Student population increases, changes to sports, guidance follow

Alexis Perno, Print Editor September 4, 2019

As of Friday, August 16th, Plant has 2,541 students enrolled, compared to 2,469 students last year.  “We’ve been talking to our staff about it, you know, where do we go from here?” principal...

Coming into the 2019-2020 theater productions, teacher Dan Franke informs the prospective cast members of their roles. Plant theater will be putting on a production of Secret in the Wings in the fall.

Theater kicks off season with meeting for interested students

Alexis Perno, Print Editor August 30, 2019

Theater hosted two days of mandatory informational meetings concerning audition information for this year’s season Wednesday, August 21 and Thursday, August 22.   Auditions for the fall...

A plastic bag covers the water fountains in upstairs main hall to prevent students from using them during the boiled water notice Aug.16. The notice lasted a week and ended on Aug.23.

School falls under boiled water notice

Audrey Taylor, Staffer August 29, 2019

(Note: all interviews are from the week of the boiled water notice) At the end of the first week of school, a water pipe burst, causing the school to go on a boiled water notice while the water...

Parents and seniors listen as Plants college counselors and representatives of several Florida colleges speak at senior night on August 23. The event is hosted annually to supply seniors with information about the college application process.

Seniors attend college informational night

Samantha Macuare, Staffer August 28, 2019

Hundreds of seniors and parents attended senior night on Thursday, August 23 to learn about the college application process.   “A lot of stuff I didn’t think I wouldn’t know was also...

Laughing with a friend, sophomore Isabella Volini is one of many students who eats her lunch in the media center. As of this year, students who wish to eat in the media center are required to apply beforehand. Lunch areas that do not require a pass include the cafeteria, gym patio and main patio.

New areas restricted during lunch

Gaby Jones, Staffer August 27, 2019

For the new school year, recently developed lunch restrictions were put in place that limited access to many parts of the school.  “The reason for the implementation of the restricted areas were...

The Bright Futures program is raising the SAT scores needed to qualify for benefits. The programs Florida Academic and the Florida Medallion scholarships cover all college tuition and 75 percent of college tuition, respectively, as well as associated costs.

Scholarship program raises standards

Graham Hill, Editor-in-Chief August 22, 2019

Senate Bill 190 was passed by state legislature in May and approved over the summer, which means students taking the SAT from now on will have more difficulty in meeting the qualifications for the...

Enjoying the recently published literary magazine, juniors Gretta Schmitzer and Eric Zaho smile at student-published work. None of the current students in the literary club had prior experience in producing a magazine.

Literary club releases magazine

Jessie Larrinaga, Social Media Manager May 29, 2019

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...

Taking a picture, Best Buddies members pose in front of a painted bus Sunday, May 5 at the Raymond James Stadium. The bus was set up for participants of the event to finger paint on it.

Organization walks for inclusion

Graham Hill, Editor-in-Chief May 24, 2019

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,...

Holocaust survivor speaks to students

Holocaust survivor speaks to students

Katie Valenti, Staff Writer May 21, 2019

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,...

Water wars is a yearly competition exclusively for seniors. Students posed with their weapons, ready to begin competing.

Seniors partake in Water Wars tradition

Michelle Ricones-Rodriguez, Staff Writer May 13, 2019

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...

Ecology club organizes cleanup

Natalie Kerr, Staff Writer May 10, 2019

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