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PHS News

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

PHS News

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...

 During the annual Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education presentation, sophomores listen to three speakers on the importance of abstaining from drug and alcohol abuse in the auditorium Monday, Oct. 8. The presenters shared several experiences of students who overdosed on drugs.

NOPE task force teaches sophomores consequences of drug usage

Isabella Ank, Co-Print Editor in Chief October 22, 2018

Sophomores attended a presentation hosted by Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education (NOPE) Task Force on Oct. 8. This presentation sought to warn students about the dangers and consequences of...

 Hosting their first club meeting of the year, Best Buddies members celebrate Halloween with a piñata, a mummy wrap game and pizza Oct. 14 at senior Andrew Bensonoff’s house. Bensonoff said he felt that the Halloween matching party was important because some members of the club are not as involved or don’t have time during school to stop by the Best Buddies room, so this event allowed them to personally meet their buddy.

Best Buddies celebrates Halloween

Nicole Prus, Staff Writer October 21, 2018

Best Buddies hosted their first club meeting of the year Oct. 14 at senior Andrew Bensonoff’s house.    “I feel that the Halloween matching party was important because some members of the club...

fter attending the Dali Museum program, junior Summer Purks likes how it gives her more experience as a 3-D artist. Purks also liked how the program forced her to go outside her comfort zone.

Students accepted to Dali fashion program

Jessie Larrinaga, Staff Writer October 19, 2018

After applying for a program at the Dali Museum in September, junior Summer Purks and senior Anne-Sophie Labossiere were accepted to display their artwork and fashion design and improve their works...

Playing with the drum line, freshman Daniel Moore drums Sept. 22 in the gym. The opening ceremony welcomed all the athletes, partners, parents and fans to the Fall Classic.

Special olympics teams compete at Fall classic

Avery Franks, Staff Writer October 15, 2018

Special Olympics athletes and partners have been practicing since this school year began for the Fall Classic hosted by Plant Sept. 22. All of the teams that came to the Fall Classic were from around...

Orchestra hosts fall concert

Chad Mendez, Videographer October 10, 2018

Watching the college scout’s gestures, junior Audrey Steadman and her dad walk the booths in the gym at College Night Sept 25. Many out-of-state and in-state colleges came to campus to help students explore potential colleges they might want to attend.

Students attend college night

Vendela Busbee, Photographer October 10, 2018

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