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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

Arm the Polls: Seniors plan to vote

Thompson Draper, Staff Writer October 31, 2016

As November is approaching soon, United States citizens are preparing to vote for a presidential candidate. As the age to vote is 18, some seniors will be able to vote for their first time. The votes...

Seniors gives insight into the world of dog competitions

Zoie Ashmeade and Elizabeth Hancock October 31, 2016

Many people train their dogs to the extent of teaching them how to sit but Cole Ferreira has trained his dogs to the next level. Starting at young age Cole Ferreira, senior, has competed in dog shows after...

Teamwork teams up with The Paw

Teamwork teams up with The Paw

Isabella Ank, Staff Writer October 7, 2016

Teamwork Sports will be operating Plant’s school store, the Paw, beginning this year. Located at 2403 S. Dale Mabry Hwy., Teamwork has been in business for nearly 29 years and carries a wide variety...

Students gather around the burning of the PHS, a Panther Prowl tradition.

Panther Prowl shows school spirit

Jacob Robinson, Sports Editor October 5, 2016

Students and faculty members gathered on the Dad's Stadium Football Field Wednesday night to perform the "Panther Prowl", a longstanding tradition of service club performances with fellow students watching...

‘College Night’ educates students for their future

Colleges of all sizes journeyed to Plant High School to present information about their schools to prospective students. The event was attended by mostly Plant students but also students from the surrounding...

Students congregate for Unity Day

Emilia DiFrabrizio and Amanda Rodeiro September 21, 2016

Students gathered for Unity Day in the media center for a quarterly event designed to connect students through communication and empathy. The event occurred on Sept. 19. Club President Hannah Diasti, senior, hosted...

School designates universal bathrooms

School designates universal bathrooms

Zoie Ashmeade, News Editor September 18, 2016

Plant will be installing two universal restrooms after President Obama encouraged public schools to accommodate transgender students. Which according to News Channel 8 led to a mandate from...

Day two of Hermine brings chaos

Jacob Robinson, Sports Editor September 2, 2016

The second day of Hurricane Hermine has brought unexpected chaos to Hillsborough county and the bay area. Hillsborough County decided to close schools for a second straight day, meaning students will have...

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Hermine makes landfall in Tampa Bay

Sydni Bates, Staff Writer September 1, 2016

Several counties including Hillsborough have closed public schools for today and Friday due to the Tropical Depression nine making its way from the Gulf of Mexico. As of this afternoon TD9 has strengthened...

Where to find club applications

Sam Werner, Opinions Editor August 24, 2016

Club Applications Available To Students Plant offers more then 30 clubs for students of all grades to get involved in. Many clubs are opening up applications for new students to apply. Below are clubs...

Senior girls gather on Davis Island before the hunt begins.

Senior girls scavenge Tampa

Savannah Lowry, Editor in Chief August 21, 2016

Following tradition, girls of the class of 2017 took to the streets of Tampa last night for the Senior Girls Scavenger Hunt. "I don’t know what to expect and that’s what I'm excited for," said...

E-Board rewards gold card holders

Maggie Fitzsimmons, Arts and Entertainment Editor August 19, 2016

After having their names checked off a list, students walk into Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church they are greeted by the wonderful smell of Chinese food coming from the many trays of food before them. Today,...

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