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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
Ava Satterfield

Ava Satterfield, Cultures Editor

My name is Ava Satterfield and I will be the the culture editor this year! I am a rising junior. I moved to Tampa from California, and was new to Plant last year. I am so excited for this upcoming school year with PHS news!

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Plant High School Resource Officer Scott Bowman poses in front of the school. This is Bowman’s first year at Plant High, having formerly served in Iraq as a Dignitary Protection Agent and in Hillsborough County as a police officer.

Protect and Serve, from Iraq to Plant

Ava Satterfield, Print Editor-In-Chief
February 17, 2023
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
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
On Sept. 26, the National Hurricane Center predicts Hurricane Ian’s path, potentially hitting Tampa as a major hurricane. Tampa experienced much better conditions than forecasted, as Ian made landfall 100 miles south of Tampa, in Lee County. [National Hurricane Center]

Plant Students Grateful After Worst of Hurricane Ian Misses Tampa

Ava Satterfield, Print Editor-In-Chief
October 17, 2022
Twirling, Serena Williams celebrates her first-round win against Danka Kovinić at the US Open. Williams made it to the third round of the final tournament of her career before losing to Ajla Tomljanović this past Friday night. (Twitter/mefeater)

Compton to Champion: Serena Williams Retires

Ava Satterfield, Print Editor-In-Chief
September 8, 2022
Crowding the hallway, Plant students squeeze tight while walking to their next class. Plant is experiencing a record student population this school year, and students say the hallways feel more cramped than ever.

The halls of Plant have gone TikTok viral – and not for a good reason.

Ava Satterfield, Print Editor-In-Chief
August 30, 2022
The 2022 Coachella Festival took place over two weekends: April 15-17 and April 22-24. The festival attracted 750,000 people, all with bold outfit choices.

The best and worst dressed at Coachella

Ava Satterfield, Cultures Editor
May 10, 2022
The City of Tampa celebrates St. Patrick’s Day by dyeing the Hillsborough River bright green. On Sunday, March 13 the River O’ Green Fest was held downtown.

Hillsborough River dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day 

March 21, 2022
The Tampa sign in Sparkman Wharf is rainbow for the Tampa Pride Parade. Amid the “Don’t Say Gay Bill” controversy, the Ybor City parade was held on March 26.

Plant students say “gay” 

Ava Satterfield, Culture's Editor
April 11, 2022
TV Production members and seniors Hannah Hurd and Delaney Davis record the morning show. TV Production is currently working on the senior video.

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Located at 1050 Water Street, Tampa Fresh Foods is British artist Lucy Sparrow’s latest exhibition. The grocery store is made entirely of handmade felt art pieces, all which are for sale. The installation is temporary and will stay open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Feb. 20.

Tampa Fresh Foods: hold the fresh, add the felt

Ava Satterfield, Culture's Editor
February 24, 2022
Waving for beads, Tampa Bay residents watch the Gasparilla Children’s Parade. The parade took place on Bayshore Boulevard last Saturday.

Temperatures fall, beads fly

Ava Satterfield, Cultures Editor
January 26, 2022
Holding medicine collected on her drug disposal day, Tatum Morris smiles. She collected 25 pounds of prescription and over the counter drugs for her Girl Scout Gold Award project.

Junior hosts drug disposal day and collects 25 pounds of medicine  

Ava Satterfield, Cultures Editor
December 17, 2021
It is officially time for Christmas music! Below is a playlist to get into the holiday mood!

The best Christmas playlist

Ava Satterfield, Cultures Editor
December 7, 2021
The “She Kills Monsters” banner is posted in main hall. The production was on Oct. 28 and Oct. 30 in the Plant auditorium.

Plant Theatre Company kills “Monsters”

Ava Satterfield , Cultures Editor
November 8, 2021
Halloween is in two weeks! Below is a list of spirited events in Tampa.

Halloween events in Tampa Bay

Ava Satterfield, Cultures Editor
October 21, 2021
On Friday, Sept. 24, students rallied in front of Tampa City Hall for Climate Day of Action. Around 150 people came to call on Tampa to declare a “Code Red” Climate Emergency. (Lina Chen)

Plant students call on Tampa to declare “Code Red” climate emergency

Ava Satterfield, Cultures Editor
October 11, 2021
Harry Styles performs at his “Live on Tour”. (Twitter/Harry_Styles)

From Styles to the Stones, concerts are back

Ava Satterfield, Cultures Editor
October 5, 2021
Florida public universities are among few who require submission of SAT and ACT test scores.

State university system of Florida requires test scores for college admissions

Ava Satterfield, Cultures Editor
September 30, 2021
As a result of the additional classes, many students have received schedule changes.

Plant adds classes to reduce crowding

Ava Satterfield, Cultures Editor
September 9, 2021
Allure Realty, the stars of the upcoming Tampa reality TV home show, pose for the camera.(Instagram/allurerealtyfl)

Tampa’s hot real estate market attracts reality TV home shows

Ava Satterfield, Cultures Editor
August 20, 2021
(Mary Holt/USA TODAY Sports)

Indigenous rights group protest football team

Ava Satterfield, Staffer
February 12, 2021
The winning cheese pizza: this large, 20” pizza from Eddie & Sam’s. The thinnest crust came out on top.

The Best Cheese Pizza in Tampa

Ava Satterfield, Staff Writer
February 4, 2021
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