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PHS News

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...

News briefs to start the week of Oct. 12

News briefs to start the week of Oct. 12

Kai Alexander, Staff Writer October 2, 2017

Continuation of World Rowing Championship   The World Rowing Championship 2017 commenced on the morning of Sept. 24, continuing for two weeks and reaching its end with final races on Oct 1.   The...

E-board members, Lena Diasti and Hunter Owens, junior and senior, search on the computer for Homecoming accommodations such as a DJ.

E-Board prepares for Homecoming season

Alexis Perno, Business Manager October 2, 2017

Although the weather may not make it apparent, autumn is steadily on its way, bringing along sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes and of course, homecoming.  "[Homecoming] is a Halloween theme, but it's...

As leader of the student mental health training, school psychologist, Jim Landers instructs teachers on what signs to look to for and how to react.

School hosts teacher, administration suicide prevention training

Natalie Kerr, Copy Editor September 30, 2017

   The school hosted a mandatory mental health training for all faculty that had particular focus on suicide. The training and its topics were mandated by the county, after being taken to state...

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...

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