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PHS News

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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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News briefs to start week of Oct. 16

Brandon Lovinger, Staff Writer October 16, 2017

Weinstein fired from own company  Multiple cases against co-founder of Weinstein Company, Harvey Weinstein, arose concerning the matter of sexual harassment. There have been reports of at...

Five students receive nation-wide distinction

Five students receive nation-wide distinction

Graham Hill, Staff Writer October 15, 2017

Several students have won the distinction of being National Merit Semifinalists. A handful of students score so well on the PSAT that they receive the distinction of being named a National Merit Scholar....

PSAT gives students a taste of what's to come

PSAT gives students a taste of what’s to come

Gavin Figueruelo, Staff Writer October 13, 2017

PSAT is the test that scores an individual’s academic level based on reading, writing and math performance. The test was administered on Wed, Oct 11. There were 4 sections of the test, a reading and...

Mental health strikes up concern

Gavin Figueruelo, Staff Writer October 4, 2017

With mental health concerning school administration, Hillsborough county had an assembly for all high schools to provide help and reassurance for students. The assembly took place in the school auditorium...

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