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PHS News

News briefs to start the week of Sept. 25

News briefs to start the week of Sept. 25

Graham Hill, Staff Writer September 25, 2017

Olympics will return to Los Angeles The International Olympic Committee announced that the 2028 Olympics will be hosted in Los Angeles.   After Los Angeles tried and failed to host in 2012...

Irma stresses, batters Tampa

Irma stresses, batters Tampa

Pep O' Plant Staff September 13, 2017

The hurricane known as Irma instilled anxiety amongst Florida citizens as it approached the peninsula, leading to massive evacuations and consequently food, water and gas shortages. After bearing over...

News briefs to start the week of Sept. 11

News briefs to start the week of Sept. 11

Isabella Ank, News Manager September 11, 2017

Hurricane Irma Makes Landfall  Hurricane Irma, which has been recorded as one of the most powerful storms to hit the Atlantic in a decade, made landfall in Florida on Sept. 10. The storm caused nearly...

Scooping Chinese food on to her plate, Science teacher Lindsey Tait takes part in the Gold Card lunch.

E-Board hosts first school year’s gold card lunch

Graham Hill, Staff Writer September 6, 2017

A lunch for all students who received gold cards was held at the Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church. This lunch was hosted by the Executive Board to create another incentive for students to strive for a gold...

Looking in to a telescope, junior Emery Gorder looks at star constellations in the sky.

Astronomy clubs hosts first viewing

Madison White, Photographer September 4, 2017

A staple event of the Astronomy Club, that are hosted multiple times throughout the year, are their star viewings with the help of a telescope. The club hosted their first star viewing of the year behind...

News briefs to start the week of 9/4

News briefs to start the week of 9/4

Dylan Pitts, Staff Writer September 4, 2017

Harvey still a threat: wikimedia commons Hurricane Harvey made a return over the Gulf of Mexico. The storm hit over northern Louisiana, dumping inches of rain from Louisiana to Kentucky. Texas however...

Pep rally encourages school spirit for fall sports

Tegan Fannin, Photographer Manager September 2, 2017

Sporting red and white high socks, E-Board hosted the first pep rally of the school year to celebrate the sports teams of the fall seasons.

As leader of the school community, Johnny Bush speaks to the new upperclassmen families at the PTSA meeting.

PTSA welcomes new families

Alexis Perno, Business Manager August 31, 2017

Parents and students alike gathered together in the cafeteria to attend the first annual New Families Meeting.   The meeting, which took place on Tuesday, Aug. 29, was intended to give upperclassmen...

Yearbook runs picture day

Alexis Perno, Business Manager August 30, 2017

Yearbook staff donned a variety of costumes for Picture Day in the gym. As lines of students stretched out past the door, the staff explained how they are working to create a permanent fixture in the lives of...

News briefs to start the week of 8/28

News briefs to start the week of 8/28

Savannah Lowry, Editor-in-Chief August 28, 2017

Taylor Swift releases new single, new look Taylor Swift returned to the world of music with a new single titled, "Look What You Made Me Do". The song was released on Thursday, Aug. 24, followed by...

Working at his desk on a Monday morning, Principal Johnny Bush organizes papers. Bush was previously the principal at Robinson High School.

Bush’s Big Plans

Jake Criser, Copy Editor August 24, 2017

Q: When did you realize that you wanted to go into education or do something that helps kids? A: Originally, I never wanted to be an educator. I thought it was kind of monotonous. (Laughs) It’s horrible...

Bus drivers gather at a table in the cafeteria to partake in the appreciation breakfast.

Breakfast expresses appreciation for bus drivers

Graham Hill, Staff Writer August 24, 2017

A breakfast was held in the cafeteria to recognize school bus drivers. These drivers are responsible for transporting hundreds of students to and from school, twice a day, every day.   "[The best...

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