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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

Candidates signs stand at the Palma Ceia United Methodist Church March 5. Seven candidates campaigned for mayor for nearly a year before voting day.

Mayoral candidates fight for votes

Isabella Ank, Co-Print Editor in Chief March 5, 2019

After almost a year of campaigning, one of Tampa’s seven mayoral candidates will succeed mayor Bob Buckhorn. With the election drawing nearer, here is a quick look at all the candidates and the plans...

While cheering on runners, junior Olivia Roberts fills up a water bottle in the 8K race Feb. 24 on Bayshore Boulevard. Multiple teams volunteered to raise money Feb. 23-24.

Teams work together for others

Hartley Hill, Staff Writer March 1, 2019

Various teams came together to volunteer at the Gasparilla Distance Classic Feb. 23-24 along Bayshore Boulevard.  “I like being with my tennis team handing out waters, and I got inspired to...

Both the Pink Panthers and Pawcappella a cappella groups leave for ICHSA Thursday, Feb. 27. Groups sent in a video sampling their singing to the competition in Raleigh, North Carolina.

A cappella groups head to international competition

Ava Nelson, Staff Writer February 28, 2019

Pawcappella and the Pink Panthers leave Thursday, Feb. 27 for the Varsity Vocals International Championship of High School A Cappella competition in Raleigh, North Carolina. Both groups will compete...

Speaking with school board member Stacy Hahn and state representative Jackie Toledo, Principal Johnny Bush gives a tour of the new security implements  Feb. 11. Bush pointed out the new locking gates with a buzzer system and 33 security cameras placed around school.

School board member, state representative review safety measures

Alexis Perno, News Editor February 26, 2019

State Rep. Jackie Toledo and Area 2 school board member Stacy Hahn visited Plant to review safety measures implemented since the Parkland High School shooting in Feb. 2018.   Such measures include...

Bowing a section of American Salute composed by Morton Gould, sophomore Morgan Austrich and senior Ashley Cha sit first and second chair Monday, Feb. 11 in the auditorium. Both players have been in Philharmonic since their freshman years.

Orchestra puts on combined concert

Addie Robey, Staff Writer February 26, 2019

All of the three different sections of the orchestra combined to perform at a concert on Monday Feb. 11 in the school auditorium.   “This is one of many of the orchestra’s concerts throughout...

Reading out to the crowd, Matthew Penn along with a small group of students perform a skit at Faculty Idol Jan. 31 in the auditorium. The act was a poem which spoke about typical situations in a classroom.

Teachers perform at Faculty Idol

Carol Kornworcel, Staff Writer February 26, 2019

The overall winners of this year's Faculty Idol were the four-man band “Lockdown,” comprised of John Henson, John DeOrio, Bruce Yost and out-of-school drummer Jim Rungo, who performed “Ring...

In allegiance for the impending revolution, Varsity Chorale members raise their hands at the end of “One Day More” from the musical “Les Misérables.” Senior Laz Vasquez played the revolutionary leader Enjolras and said his favorite part was “definitely the acting”.

Chorus performs 28th annual variety show

Natalie Kerr, Co-Print Editor in Chief February 26, 2019

In this years Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, senior Zain Khan received a Gold Key for his painting entitled “Mom”.  Khan drew influence from baroque artist Caravaggio by focusing on the lighting technique utilized in his work.

Students receive regional writing and art awards

Jessie Larrinaga, Staff Writer February 26, 2019

Several students submitted works to the Scholastic Art and Writing contest and four received Gold Key awards, meaning that their works will be sent on to the national competition.   Senior Katherine...

Teachers are performing different acts at Faculty Idol Thursday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. A board advertising outside of the auditorium was organized by junior Mattea Muench and decorated by various students.

Teachers prepare performances for Faculty Idol

Carol Kornworcel, Staff Writer January 31, 2019

Teachers from all around the school will be performing multiple different acts for Faculty Idol Thursday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.  “This performance gives faculty a chance to shine...

Standing in front of club members, guest speaker Daniel Nabatian discusses the importance of Jewish students connecting to their roots. The meeting revealed that Club Chai would be changing its name to the Jewish Student Union Jan. 16.

Club Chai becomes Jewish Student Union

Alexis Perno, News Editor January 30, 2019

The first official Jewish Student Union meeting was Wednesday, Jan. 16 afterschool in Spanish teacher Karen Rosin’s room.   At the meeting, it was revealed that Club Chai would be changing to Jewish...

Minutes before his audition for Rick’s Café, senior Hamilton Reese studies the sheet music for his song Jan. 10 in the music hall. Reese auditioned in a trio with junior Camden Collins and senior Caitlyn Dellegatto.

Chorus holds auditions for Rick’s Café

Isabella Ank, Co-Print Editor in Chief January 28, 2019

From Wednesday, Jan. 9 to Friday, Jan. 11, chorus students auditioned to be in the annual Rick’s Café.  Rick’s Café features students performing songs from a variety of musicals, including...

Standing up with a sign, senior Andrew Bensonoff, Matthew Coker and Shivam Singh present stereotypes on European-Americans Jan. 14 in the media center. The Student Advisory Committee gets help from guidance counselors, teachers and the school psychologist, Jim Landers.

Students participate in Unity Day

Maizie Tremblay, Photographer January 23, 2019

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