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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

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...

Clubs spring into action

Isabella Ank, News Manager August 24, 2017

With the first month of school nearly over, clubs have opened up for potential applicants. Below is a list of clubs, along with where to find their applications and deadlines, for students who are interested.   Literary...

Eclipse Fix

Eclipse Fix

Jake Criser, Copy Editor August 24, 2017

A solar eclipse consumed the Tampa Bay area and the rest of the United States this past Tuesday Aug. 22. The eclipse left many staring in awe through their ISO approved NASA sunglasses, while others cowered...

School Board appoints new principal

School Board appoints new principal

Alexis Perno, Staff Writer July 18, 2017

Johnny Bush was officially approved as the new principal of Plant by the Hillsborough Country School Board at the HCPS Instructional Service building on Tuesday, July 18. Bush was chosen through a selective...

School’s Out!

May 25, 2017

A reoccurring free event every Friday of May from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., hosted at Water Works Park in downtown Tampa. The last two Fridays of the month will feature The Hummingbirds (May 19) and Johnny G Lyon...

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