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PHS News

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

PHS News

At the Opening Ceremony, keynote speaker David Schiele discusses the importance of being yourself in journalism, specifically broadcast. Schiele graduated from Georgia State University.

Student journalists attend first day of convention

Graham Hill, Editor in Chief April 11, 2019

Florida Scholastic Press Association’s 2019 spring convention opened with a record 1,400 attendees from throughout the state.   Students and advisers from various fields of scholastic journalism...

After theater director Dan Franke talked to the cast, senior Ambar Zahira leads the stretches on the stage before rehearsal March 26 in the auditorium. "The Drowsy Chaperone" runs April 4-6 with showtimes at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee Saturday, April 6 at 2:00.

Theatre prepares for spring musical

April 4, 2019

Thespian troupe 0817 students will be performing the musical “The Drowsy Chaperone” from April 4 to 6 in the auditorium starting at 7:30 p.m.  “I'm excited for the audiences to see Cameron...

Aiding a boy with a craft, junior Ellie Schifino glues together a pipe cleaner turtle on the baseball field Friday, March 15. Spring Fling allowed interest clubs to teach young kids about their missions.

Local first graders attend annual Spring Fling

Maizie Tremblay, Photographer March 15, 2019

Five hundred first graders gathered on the baseball field to enjoy carnival style games including a bouncy house, face painting, a ring toss and cookie decorating at Spring Fling Friday, March 15.  “It’s really...

Singing at the pep rally, Pawcapella, one of the elite a capella groups, performs one of their songs from their national competition March 3 at Dad’s Stadium. The group went to North Carolina for the International Championship of High School A Cappella competition Feb. 23-24.

E-board hosts spring pep rally

Avery Franks, Photographer March 14, 2019

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 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...

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