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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 year's 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

Quickly making her way down the court, sophomore Annika Johnson prepares to move towards the net in the gym Jan. 8. The girls are ranked No. 1707 nationally.

Students host domestic violence awareness event at girls basketball game

Alexis Perno, News Editor January 17, 2019

The second annual Get Loud — also known as Break the Silence — event to raise awareness about domestic violence will be hosted at the girls basketball game Friday, Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m.   During...

Kneeling on the ground, sophomore Eduardo Lastra looks at his hand while he practices properly holding the rifle. ROTC practices multiple times a week and has competitions throughout the year. “It is a fun hobby and sometimes it’s hard and stressful whether you can do it right or not. It’s a lot of practice but I like it,” Lastra said.

JROTC team places third in rifle competition

Addie Robey, Staff Writer December 14, 2018

Plant’s junior ROTC rookie team finished third in a tri-county rifle competition at Newsome High School Nov. 24.   First there was a primary round, where 12 teams of four students shot three...

"Chicago” ensemble performers dance during their opening show Nov. 1 in the auditorium. The cast had 27 performers and ran four times from Nov. 1 through Nov. 4.

Theater troupe performs “Chicago”

Addie Robey, Staff Writer December 14, 2018

The Plant Theatre Company put on four performances of the Broadway musical “Chicago” Nov. 1-3. “Chicago” is a musical about life in the 1920s, based on the real-life 1924 murder trials of two...

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