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PHS News

Students meet in the courtyard to spread red sand along the PHS seal during all three lunches Wednesday, April 11. Sponsored by La Sertoa, the Red Sand Project raised awareness about human trafficking.

Red Sand Project raises awareness for human trafficking

Alea Jennings, Photographer April 11, 2018

During lunch in the courtyard April 11, students took part in the Red Sand Project to raise awareness of human tracking by pouring red sand in cracks.  

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News Briefs Week of March 26-April 2

Isabella Ank, News Manager April 9, 2018

"Schools of Hope" Program Begins to Materialize IDEA Public Schools and Somerset Academy have requested to establish new charter schools in the wake of HB7069's ratification. The controversial bill...

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News Briefs Week of March 19-March 26

April 9, 2018

March For Our Lives Events Upcoming Nationwide The Tampa "March For Our Lives" event was hosted from 10 to 12 p.m. at Curtis Hixon Park. The event was organized as a show of solidarity in the wake of...

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News Briefs Week of April 2-April 9

Graham Hill, Staff Writer April 9, 2018

International:  Supreme Court Refuses Case Against Palestine  The United States Supreme Court recently refused to receive a lawsuit brought forward by 11 American families against the Palestinian...

Photos by Alexis Perno

“March for Our Lives” Tampa founders hold press conference

Alexis Perno, Staff Writer March 23, 2018

Seniors Brooke Shapiro and Macie Lavender held a press conference for local news stations during seventh period Wednesday, March 21, giving details about why they pushed for the nation-wide gun control...

Photo by Morgan Shelton

Strength through unity; Students wear white in support

Graham Hill and Chloe Aikman, Staff Writers March 8, 2018

Students assembled early on the morning of Feb. 19 at the steps of the school’s entrance, wearing white as a display of unity in response to the recent tragedy in Parkland, Fla. "I wore white in solidarity...

While singing his last song in Rick's Café, Senior Donovan Butler gets emotional and cries during his song.

Chorus students perform “Rick’s Cafe”

Kit Longshore, Staff Photographer February 25, 2018

Photo by Tegan Fannin

Carpe Diem; Students compete in Latin Forum

Chloe Aikman, Staff Writer February 22, 2018

Latin students from over 13 schools found themselves on campus Feb. 3 to compete in the annual Region VII Forum – an event that hosts a diverse range of contests including dramatic interpretations, orations,...

Photo by Madison White

PTA hosts vigil honoring student victims

Alexis Perno, Staff Writer February 20, 2018

Students gathered at Curtis Hixon Park Monday, Feb. 19 to pay respects for those affected by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting.  The shooting, which took 17 lives and occurred on Valentine's Day,...

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