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PHS News

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...

This summer, many different teachers are leading trips to famous historical sites in countries around Europe, such as Italy, France, Spain and more. They will tour sites such as the Colosseum, Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel.

Teachers lead summer trips

Addie Robey, Staff Writer May 6, 2019

Italy and Spain  AP Art History teacher William Renninger and AP World History teacher Samantha Bennett are offering a summer trip to students to learn in cities around Europe.   “I really...

Singing an original song for brotherhood sisterhood week, sophomore Thomas Porter serenades the crowd Wednesday April 11 in the court yard. 2019 marked the 24th annual week of brotherhood sisterhood.

Brotherhood sisterhood week showcases performances

Carol Kornworcel, News Editor April 23, 2019

The Student Advisory Council had their annual Brotherhood Sisterhood Week lunch performances on April 10 and 11 during all three lunches on the main patio.  “Brotherhood Sisterhood week is an...

Receiving her certification, new National Honor Society member sophomore Carolee Jones walks across the stage, shaking principal Johnny Bush's hand Tuesday April 9 in the auditorium. The National Honor Society was created in 1921.

Honor society inducts new members

Brenna Anderson, Photographer April 22, 2019

Waiting for applause, junior Jason Calzone and senior Rhett Renaud finish the tap number “Cold Feet” in theater’s production of “The Drowsy Chaperone” in the auditorium April 5. Calzone played George, the best man, and Renaud played Robert Martin, the groom.

Students perform spring musical

Carol Kornworcel, News Editor April 17, 2019

Theatre Troupe 0817 performed the spring musical “The Drowsy Chaperone” from April 4-6 in the auditorium.   “A show ending is always a bitter-sweet feeling, there is that euphoria of ‘I...

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