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PHS News

Speaking of his career as an author, Fred Aceves addresses the students that choose to attend his seminar.

Literary Exploration

Chloe-Amelie Aikman, Staff Writer November 7, 2017

  Fred Aceves, author of "The Closest I’ve Come", visited on Nov. 3 to promote his book’s launch as well as to provide those attending with linguistic tips and guidance drawn from his experiences...

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News briefs to start the week of Dec. 4

Isabella Ank, News Manager November 6, 2017

Serial Killer Stalks the Streets  A string of murders in Seminole Heights is believed to be the work of a serial killer. The three homicides took place between Oct. 9-Oct. 19. Each of the victims...

Shaking hands with Assistant Principal Kimi Hellenberg, senior Christina Apokatos is inducted into the Beta Honor Society.

Beta inducts new members

Gavin Figueruelo, Staff Writer November 4, 2017

Beta inductions occurred this week for all the new members or the prestigious group. The meeting was held in the auditorium on Thursday, Nov 2. The new members of the club consisted mostly of the...

During the first football game of the year, junior Liz Rosa directs the marching band.

Band places first in competition

Alexis Perno, Business Manager November 3, 2017

The marching band returned home from the Newsome Invitational with a number of awards Saturday, Oct. 28.   Despite the inclement weather, the marching band stayed focused on the event.   "We...

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News briefs to start the week of Oct. 30

Dylan Pitts, Designer October 30, 2017

  Public Health Emergency An emergency was declared by President Donald Trump to address the nations opioid drug abuse. The public health emergency enables further action to be taken should...

The British exchange students pose with their respective E Board members that they shadowed for the day.

Shadows Overseas

Chloe-Amelie Aikman, Staff Writer October 27, 2017

Four fresh faces joined the halls this past Wednesday, Oct. 25, with visitors' tags plastered to their shirts and members of the E-Board by their side.  Kristupus Blazys, Cameron Branagh, Chloe-Jean...

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Clubs pose for yearbook photos

Chad Mendez, Photographer October 27, 2017

The many clubs of the school each climbed the stairs of the gym on Oct. 25 to take their pictures for yearbook, on the annual day know and Club Picture Day.

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New bell schedule approved by district

Gavin Figueruelo, Staff Writer October 26, 2017

The new bell schedule for the 2018-2019 school year has been changed in attempt to better the Hillsborough county school district as a whole. The high school start time will be changed from 7:33 a.m....

Students gather on the dance floor at the Al La Carte Pavilion.

Homecoming week ends with dance

Graham Hill, Staff Writer October 22, 2017

It's 8 p.m. at the A La Carte Pavilion. Rented buses and cars are unloading students at the Egyptian Shrine Center. Teachers and administration members, including Principal Johnny Bush, stand ready. Homecoming...

Speaking on the dangers of drug use, Assistant Principal Napolean Wade addresses the sophomore class.

The Danger of Drugs Up Close

Kai Alexander, Staff Writer October 20, 2017

Narcotics overdose prevention and education. The NOPE task force conducted an informative presentation during sophomore homeroom on Oct. 18, 2017.   The nonprofit NOPE organization travels around...

Wearing a black shirt that marks the Grim Reaper, senior Kristina Biglete participates in SADD's Grim Reaper day by reading the story of someone who made a destructive decision.

SADD promotes destructive decision awareness through Grim Reaper Day

Madison White, Photography Manager October 17, 2017

The Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club created awareness for the consequences of destructive decision, such as drunk driving, by orchestrating Grim Reaper Day. The day took place on Oct....

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