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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

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...

Sticky note in hand, junior Maddie Jarrell tacks a motivational message to a nearby locker third period Dec. 3. The sticky notes were posted on lockers throughout school and the event was organized by teacher Jenise Gorman.

Teacher organizes sticky-note ‘act of kindness’

Alexis Perno, News Editor December 13, 2018

Sticky notes bearing encouraging messages adorned the outside of lockers Dec. 3, an event organized by teacher Jenise Gorman.  “I feel that we need more kindness rather than hearing about negative...

The Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour is Elton John’s last tour, and it was scheduled to last from Sept. 2018 to 2021 with more than 300 shows worldwide.   Elton John had postponed the Tampa and Orlando shows of his tour due to an ear infection.

Elton John concert postponed

Addie Robey, Staff Writer December 12, 2018

Elton John has postponed the Tampa and Orlando shows of his 2018 Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour due to an ear infection.   The Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour is Elton John’s last tour, and it...

Following the song for “For the First Time in Forever,” juniors Katie Vincent, Matthew VanWert and Parker Shaw perform the coronation scene from Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen” Nov. 29 in the St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School auditorium. Vincent played the character of Elsa, VanWert played the narrator and Shaw played the page.

Chorus hosts ‘The Snow Queen’

Jessie Larrinaga, Staff Writer December 10, 2018

The Chorus department hosted their annual Madrigals performance, featuring three shows, Dec. 1-2 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School.  The show was a form of dinner theater which involved audience...

Ed Sheeran is set to perform at Raymond James Stadium Nov. 7 and tickets are available on Stub Hub and Vivid with seats starting at $55. Sheeran has released over 15 albums and recorded 24 singles.

Ed Sheeran set to perform at Raymond James Stadium

Maizie Tremblay, Photographer November 6, 2018

Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran will be headlining at Raymond James Stadium with opening acts including performances from Snow Patrol and Lauv Nov. 7.  “I like him because I like...

Hurricane season ends Nov. 30. This school year, Hillsborough County designated hurricane make-up days as Veterans Day, Nov. 12 and three fall break days from Nov. 20- 24.

October News Briefs

District prepares for hurricane season  This school year, Hillsborough county prepared for the hurricane season with designated hurricane make-up days, Veterans Day- Nov. 12 and three fall break days...

While senior Katy Kasper does the worm across the field, the Zeta girls throw up their hands during Panther Prowl at Dad’s Stadium Oct. 24.  Kasper has been a member of Zeta for two years.

Students participate in Panther Prowl

Hartley Hill, Staff Writer November 1, 2018

Students and teachers participated in Panther Prowl, an event filled with skits and traditions, highlighting various clubs and teams, at Dad’s Stadium Oct. 24.  The night kicked off with the National...

Throughout the dance, a slideshow displays pictures from Panther Prowl Oct. 27 at Raymond James Stadium. Following a circus theme, the Executive Board decorated the venue. 

Homecoming attendees reflect on this year’s dance

Clio Bruno, Staff Writer November 1, 2018

Students worked their way into Raymond James Stadium for Homecoming Oct. 27.  “Apart from the dancing, it was a little boring,” freshman David Sardina said. “It was great seeing my friends, but...

SADD hosts annual Grim Reaper Day

Carol Kornworcel, Staff Writer November 1, 2018

Twenty-six students were wearing plain black clothes to represent death with yellow tap cards Oct. 15.  Though these cards didn’t have to do with being accepted into a club, they had stories about...

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