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PHS News

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

PHS News

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...

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

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