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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

Taking a Stand

Isabella Ank and Graham Hill November 17, 2017

"A deal is a deal!"  Chants and posters filled the street as teachers gathered on Nov. 14 to protest the salary crisis which has struck Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS).  The protest...

AVID hosts chili cook-off

Alexis Perno, Business Manager November 15, 2017
AVID team coordinates chili cookoff to fundraise for program.
JROTC members line up in preparation for the games of their field day event.

JROTC hosts club field day

GianMarco Cortez, Photographer November 15, 2017

JROTC took to the on Nov. 9 for all members to participate in their annual field day.

Volunteer fair personifies selflessness in high school

Volunteer fair personifies selflessness in high school

Riley Schofner, Staff Writer November 10, 2017

PSTA has recently asked many local volunteering opportunities for a volunteer fair during all the lunch periods Nov. 7. Many individuals got the experience and access to groups like The Spring, Relay for...

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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