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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 Plant's 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 program's 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

Striking a pose, senior Nathan Patterson introduces his character, “Aldopho” in the Plant Theater Company production of the Drowsy Chaperone. This was Patterson’s first and only show of his high school career.

Theater students receive award nominations

Carol Kornworcel, News Editor May 8, 2019

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...

Strumming her guitar, junior Reian Beltran sings in the auditorium April 23. Beltran sang Brave by Sara Bareilles, and said she chose to sing the song “because it was about speaking about how you feel and not caring what other people think and encouraging others.”

Students perform at talent show for suicide prevention

Carol Kornworcel, News Editor May 8, 2019

  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...

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