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PHS News

The student-run news site of H. B. Plant High School

PHS News

Flow chart of which classes have second semester exams.

It’s goin’ down for real

Savannah Lowry, Editor in chief February 16, 2017

The end of second semester will no longer be met with semester exams for two semester AP, reading or IB courses. This change comes about after a district-wide initiative by the Hillsborough County school...

Using more than just one bag of sand, senior Bella Guggino shows her support for the Red Sand Project by making a heart with "RSP" in it.

Senior sponsors Red Sand Project

Pershia Haj, Public Relations Manager February 16, 2017

The Red Sand Project is a movement by New York City based street artist, Molly Gochman, to raise awareness for ending human trafficking and sex trafficking. Senior, Hayley Hansen brought the project to...

They gotta cut it

Sydni Bates, Staff Writer January 30, 2017

A serious debt issue has put the county on a high financial alert and they Hillsborough county has begun monitoring spending intently by establishing a strict budget. The county is operating on a...

Junior Night hosts large crowd

Jacob Robinson, Sports Editor January 21, 2017

In front in a packed auditorium, the College Counselors hosted a "Junior Night", where they went over multiple points in the college application process. They had a brief and quick review about accessing...

Zeta Vice President, junior, Martie Mahon elaborates on service project coming within the next month. Students were notified about spring fling events to come. 

Clubs inform members on upcoming events

Pershia Haj, Public Relations Manager January 20, 2017

Sophomores learn about the dangers of drug use

Sophomores learn about the dangers of drug use

Isabella Ank, Staff Writer January 12, 2017

The sophomore class watched an anti-drug informative presented by the NOPE Task Force today. The NOPE Task Force, which stands for Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education, seeks to inform students...

While wrapping gifts for the “Planting the Seed” event, senior Kristi Stari, president of Astronomy club, shares laughs with other board members. "I enjoy being president because it allows me to build on my leadership skills, basically what I do is figure out the best dates for club meetings with Mrs. Mcdannold  and make executive decisions on what the club is going to be involved with." Stari said.

Clubs prepare for ‘Planting the Seed’ Foundation

Pershia Haj, Public Relations Manager December 1, 2016

Clubs met Wednesday, Nov. 30 to discuss future service projects, as well as the 'Planting the Seed' event preparation for next Thursday, Dec. 8 at Lowry Park Zoo. Boards of the clubs are assigned multiple...

Anti-Trump supporters gather on the steps of the Indianapolis Capital Building to protest Trumps's appointment. The main message of the evening was that the Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton is the better option for the Presidency.

Anti-Trump supporters gather in protest

Savannah Lowry, Editor in Chief November 13, 2016

Since the recent presidential election results, protest has been prevalent all across the United States. Indianapolis was no exception last night as protestors gathers outside the capital building, all...

Why Did You Donate?

Why Did You Donate?

Natalie Grant, Business Manager November 11, 2016

Students got involved in a school sponsored a blood drive where , if eligible, may elect to donate blood. The event was an all day affair, and with all the participation, the students were able to save...

Dance Your Way To Haiti’s Heart

Pershia Haj, Public Relations Manager November 5, 2016

The third annual dance, Dance For Haiti, will be held at Academy of the Holy Names On Nov. 5 from 2-10 p.m. Teens for Haiti (TFH) is a student run non-profi t organization founded in 2012 in hopes...

No A/C, No Chill

No A/C, No Chill

Darnell Henderson, Features Editor November 4, 2016

Margeaux Sinibaldi enters her room and can immediately feel it, or the lack of it, in the air. Her classroom, among many others, has no functioning air conditioning. And the humid, sticky temperature is...

Political clubs host mock presidential debate

Savannah Lowry, Editor in Chief November 1, 2016

After a year of preparation, the auditorium was host to the first ever Student-Represented Mock  Presidential Debate. Each candidate that will be on the ballot come Nov. 8 was represented by a member...

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