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PHS News

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

The new stop sign stands at the front entrance of Plant, at the intersection of San Jose St. and Himes Ave. Three all-way stops were added last week to ensure the safety of student pedestrians.

Plant Introduces Traffic Safety Features

Ava Satterfield, Print Editor-In-Chief January 18, 2023

Three new all-way stops and a designated carline lane were created on the Himes side of Plant High School last week. Plant introduced these traffic features to improve road safety around the school....

Tampa, Florida is continuing to develop and grow each day. To learn more about the best places in the Tampa Bay area, as well as what to do in the city, continue reading.

Top things to do in Tampa

Sydney Appleton, News Editor January 13, 2023

Over the last few decades, the city of Tampa has grown tremendously and continues to amaze people all around the globe. Not only is it a popular travel destination for tourists, but it is also home to...

People from across Tampa came in support of Taylor Koulouris and her family, sunflowers in hand. Her newly started foundation has brought contributions from all sources.

Taylor’s Sunset Memorial

Lizzy Breen, Staffer January 13, 2023

On Dec. 13, 2021, Plant student Taylor Koulouris passed away after multiple days in the hospital following a fatal motorcycle crash. Then junior Benjamin Francis passed upon collision, but Koulouris was...

The CDC has updated its masking guidelines and is now urging people in high-risk areas to wear masks indoors and/or in crowded areas.

The CDC Updates Masking Guidlines

Sydney Appleton, News Editor December 15, 2022

Now that the holiday season is in full effect, concerns about contracting illnesses are growing in the community. The fear of becoming sick before a holiday gathering is felt by many and is even becoming...

Schools practice lockdown drills, but are they effective. With school shootings being higher than ever, it is important to understand the procedure.

Are Lockdown Drills Effective?

Vera Agne, Staffer December 9, 2022

Ninety-five percent of schools in the United States practice lockdown drills. Yet, the question stands, are they effective in protecting students against potential assailants? Lockdown drills consist of...

The annual Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park has reopened in Downtown Tampa. Scroll to learn more about the holiday festivities that the village has to offer.

Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park Returns to Tampa

Sydney Appleton, News Editor November 29, 2022

On Nov. 18, the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park in Tampa reopened so that guests could start to get in the holiday spirit. Each year, the Winter Village, located in the heart of Downtown Tampa, offers...

Last week the midterm elections took place. Scroll to learn more about Florida’s election results.

Florida Midterm Election Results

Sydney Appleton, News Editor November 16, 2022

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, the midterm elections took place. Gov., House, and Senate races took hold of many Floridians' attention for the entire night and even kept many occupied for days after. Nationally,...

The Order of the Gold and Black is one of Plant’s oldest and most prestigious honor societies. Teacher sponsor Derek Thomas and Vice President Anna Kadet are looking forward to an upcoming induction ceremony on November 9th.

Order of Gold and Black

Lizzy Breen, Staffer November 9, 2022

The Order of The Gold and Black is one of the oldest honor societies at Plant, and recently the senior class was given the opportunity to apply. Decisions on who was accepted to be a member came out, which...

This graphic drawing shows a decline in Newspapers over the years. The places boarded up shows the closed Newspaper companies. The two walking figures wrote for a newspaper and their newspaper just closed because barely anyone reads newspapers anymore and their talking about how the last newspaper company standing will close soon.

Do People Still Read Newspapers in 2022?

Sienna Harrison, Staffer November 7, 2022

According to a survey held in February 2022, just 12 percent of U.S. adults used newspapers as a daily news source. Meanwhile, over 40 percent reported never reading newspapers to keep them up to date,...

As parents picked up their children at Grady Elementary School, their reactions to the possibility of a four-day school week were mixed. Stay at home moms were happy and parents that worked were not.

Shortening School Days/ Weeks

Sienna Harrison, Staffer November 7, 2022

Some Hillsborough County public high school students are shortening their school days so they can focus on building careers in professional sports or performing arts. At Plant High School, a few dozen...

The 2022 midterm elections are coming up. Scroll to learn more about the political races, specifically the races in Florida.

What Floridians Should Know Before the 2022 Midterms

Sydney Appleton, News Editor November 7, 2022

It is that time of the year again. All things ballots, polls, and voting have arrived. The midterm elections will take place on Nov. 8, 2022. In Florida, there are several crucial races that will determine...

Freshman Peter Roset passed away Friday, Oct. 28. A memorial mass is scheduled at 4 p.m. today, Nov. 3, at Christ the King Catholic Church. All community members are welcome to attend the mass.

Remembering Peter Roset: Smart Student with Sweet Demeanor

Ava Satterfield, Print Editor-In-Chief November 3, 2022

Freshman Peter Roset impressed friends and classmates with his intelligence and kindness. A son, a brother, a Boy Scout and a good friend, Roset passed away Friday, Oct. 28.   “He was such a sweet...

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