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

PHS News
While discussing the process of applying to college, the representative from Dartmouth goes into detail on steps needed to be successful in their application Wednesday Sept. 17. When asked about college Lauren Moseley claimed, weather you are accepted or denied it doesn’t define you as a person.

Dartmouth representative hosts informational session

Brenna Anderson, Photo Editor • September 20, 2019

Florida Georgia Line perform at the Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheater Friday, Aug. 30 for their “Can’t Say I Ain’t Country” tour. Country artists Canaan Smith, Morgan Wallen and "Dan + Shay" performed.

Florida Georgia Line creates country craze at amphitheater

Hartley Hill, Copy Editor • September 19, 2019

Friday, Aug. 30 was an important night for country-loving students as Florida Georgia Line came to the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater for their “Can’t Say I Ain’t Country” tour.  “Honestly,...

To start the event, junior Tess Lowke sings a solo at the student run event Slam For Service Sept 8. Lowke sang two songs and was followed by seniors Katherine Edgar and Katie Vincent’s duet.

Student-run charity raises money for Children’s Cancer Center

Audrey Taylor, Staffer • September 18, 2019

Singers, poets and drummers came together to raise money to help kids at the Slam for Service event Sept. 8 at Tequilas in Ybor.  This is the second Slam for Service that the event’s CEO, senior...

Members of South Tampa Young Life pose for a group photo after the color war, covered in different colored powder. Young Life is a national organization that promotes leadership and religion in middle and high schoolers.

South Tampa Young Life hosts color war

Addie Robey, Staffer • September 16, 2019

South Tampa Young Life hosted the color war for all current and new members of their youth group on Sept. 9 from 7-8 P.M. on the field on Davis Island.   "I have made so many friends through...

Console in hand, juniors Tristan Aikman and Mateo Craig maneuver their robot during RoboFlag competition, Sept 7. Robotics members helped set up for the meeting beforehand by arranging the arena, setting up the robotics equipment and ensuring all teams had access to the same materials and tools.

Tech kicks off year with RoboFlag win

Michelle Tutor, Managing Editor • September 13, 2019

Tech club held its annual kickoff meeting during which their team competed in RoboFlag against other schools in the cafeteria Saturday, Sept. 7.   “The meeting gave me the impression that...

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 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...

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