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

PHS News
Encouraging the crowd, senior Liz Rosa guides students through the Plant “Swang”, at Dad’s Stadium Friday, Aug. 24. “Swang” is a dance performed by the marching band to try to hype the crowd.

E-board hosts first pep rally

Madison White and Sara Hernandez • September 8, 2018

Posing for the camera, senior Emily Atkinson holds onto a prop for graduation portraits in the media center Friday Aug. 17. The photo company will be on campus Sept. 11 and Sept. 28 to take pictures of the rest of the seniors.

Seniors take final school photos

Alea Jennings, Photo Editor in Chief • August 31, 2018

Filling up her pink Hydro Flask, sophomore Kylie Butler uses the new water filter in the cafeteria. Administrators have ensured the water at Plant is safe to drink after being tested for lead this summer.

District tests school water

Jessie Larrinaga, Staff Writer • August 29, 2018

Hillsborough County schools began testing water for levels of the neurotoxin lead in 2017, but have just recently been disclosing the results, which show that several schools had a high concentration...

In support of Be the Light, journalism teacher Louisa Avery wears a purple and teal ribbon. Be the Light was created to raise awareness about suicide prevention.

Be the Light

Alexis Perno, News Editor • August 25, 2018

Update: Due to thunderstorms, the game was rescheduled to Saturday, Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. The Be the Light event will still be going as planned. The first varsity football game of the season is Friday, Aug....

Hillsborough County schools switch to LED lights

Hillsborough County schools switch to LED lights

Maizie Tremblay, Staff Writer • August 21, 2018

Local  Used with permission: Pexels Hillsborough County schools switch to L.E.D lights  Seventy schools in Hillsborough County have made the switch and the school district is planning to eventually...

There have been some recent issues with the air conditioning in the gymnasium and the rest of the school. The administrators and district personnel worked over the summer to prepare the school facilities for students.

District addresses school facility issues

Alexis Perno, News Editor • August 20, 2018

Mold was found in the auditorium by theater instructor Dan Franke Monday, July 9 and has now since been removed.   Given the older age of the school air conditioning and their frequent use against...

Students walk into school with a new schedule and times to follow. The school district implemented this schedule due to the results of the survey given last year.

Hillsborough county schools begin with a different schedule

Hartley Hill, Staff Writer • August 19, 2018

Hillsborough County has changed the start time of high schools from 7:33 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and the end time from 3 p.m. to 3:25 p.m.  “The extra time in the morning is perfect for getting some homework...

Theater director Dan Franke and senior Logan Franke are both nominated for Best of the Bay Awards. Voting began online Aug. 2.

Father and daughter nominated for Best of the Bay

Chloe-Amelie Aikman, Features Editor • August 17, 2018

Voting for the annual Best of the Bay awards opened to the public on Aug. 2 with two familiar names joining the ballot of nominees: senior Logan Franke and theater instructor Dan Franke.  Nominations...

Dressed up as Thing One and Thing Two from Dr. Seuss’s “Cat in the Hat," seniors Abby Hoyt and Tee Chulikavit wait for the morning bell to signify the start of their senior year. This year's theme for Senior Sunrise was Early 2000s.

Senior Sunrise takes students back to the early 2000s

Madison White, Videographer • August 13, 2018

At the Plant High School graduation ceremony for the class of 2019, Senior Class president Jack Schifino stands at the podium to give a speech to his class looking back at their time as a Plant High School student and their future after graduation on May 21 at the Florida State Fair grounds.

Class of 2019 Graduation

Morgan Shelton, Photographer • May 25, 2018

Logan Smith (12)

Art display showcases student work

Graham Hill, Opinions Manager • May 21, 2018

The National Art Honors Society hosted an art exhibit in the media center from April 4 to 13. The event featured more than 25 student artists and over 35 works of art. "We decided this year that one...

Marching through the streets, the PHS marching band performs on March 26 for the diversity parade. The crowd cheered as they went down the street.

Tampa celebrates diversity pride parade

Dylan Pitts, Staff Writer • May 3, 2018

Thousands of people descended upon the historic district of Ybor City on March 25 for a colorful celebration in support of the LGBTQ community. Some wore T-shirts with slogans like "born this way," and...

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