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PHS News

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

PHS News

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...

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...

E-Board hosts annual Pantherilla

Alexis Perno, Staff Writer April 30, 2018

Students attended prom at the Double Tree Hilton on Saturday, April 14 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Seniors Maren Scharf and Adrian Mendoza were crowned Prom Queen and King, respectively. "Overall everything...

Some cast members from Into the Woods at the Florida State Thespian Festival pose with Chuck Wagner at his master class. Wagner, who played the original Rapunzel's Prince in the Into the Woods, hosted a separate class with the entire cast at Plant.

Theater competes at state competition, earns superiors

April 28, 2018

The theater program attended the Florida State Thespian Festival from March 14 through 17 over spring break, sending six performance acts to compete along with other students who went to various workshops. The...

New safety measures implemented around campus

New safety measures implemented around campus

Alexis Perno, Staff Writer April 28, 2018

In wake of the recent shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, new safety protocols have been planned by Plant administration, including the future construction of a fence. The fence is set to begin construction...

At the Spring Orchestra Concert in H.B. Plant High school's auditorium, guitar ensemble begins the first performance of the night while the concert orchestra waits behind them to continue with the show on Apr. 26.

Orchestra concert on 4/26

Alea Jennings, Photographer April 26, 2018

Plant High School Walkout

Chad Mendez, Videographer April 26, 2018

Adam Jones (11)

Students awarded at national level for art projects

Riley Schofner, Staff Writer April 22, 2018

The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards provided many students the opportunity to show their creative side and be recognized as artists and thoughtful creators. The art contest rewards students with...

Into the Woods Brief

Chloe-Amelie Aikman, Features Editor April 19, 2018

The second round of theater's showings of their newest musical “Into the Woods” begins at 7 p.m. on April 18, with a final performance scheduled for the evening of April 21 in the auditorium. With...

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