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

PHS News
Bella Johnson

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor

Hey there, my name is Bella! I am the sports editor of the newspaper and this is my second year on staff! I am an avid shopaholic who loves some sports, especially football and baseball. Catch me on the sidelines!

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Panther Pawdcast: Episode 3

Panther Paw’dcast: Episode 3

Bella Johnson and Ellianna Valkenburg
April 17, 2024
Don’t blame her for being so famous, as Taylor Swift cannot help but be a mastermind. In this article, I will highlight my favorite songs by Swift as someone who isn’t the biggest fan, but knows when someone makes a good song to sway to.

Big Reputation: Taylor Swift’s Top Songs

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
April 11, 2024
Senior, Lauren Pierson, stretches and walks as Calvary Christian prepares their batters. Calvary took the win over Plant, 9-1.

Strike! Plant Softball Versus Calvary Christian Gallery

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
April 10, 2024
Phones have become a revolutionary technology in this day in age. The question has been thrown up, especially in Florida, about the presence of phones in an academic setting.

Ringing and Buzzing: The Influence of Phones in the Classroom

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
April 8, 2024
Senior, Danny Cerelli, singles to the outfield the number of outs. “I played alright, I need to improve when I am at the plate,” Cerelli said.

Out of the Ballpark: Plant Panthers Shutout the Robinson Knights

Bella Johnson and Ellis Brandon
April 1, 2024
ERNEST, the renowned country singer and song writer, announced his new album, “Nashville, Tennessee,” via social media and released seven new songs on all streaming platforms. In this article, I will discuss my current favorites and why. Photo credits to “Life’s a Blog.

How’d He Get Here? ERNEST’s New Album Announced

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
March 27, 2024
The Plant Varsity Baseball team prepares to play the Strawberry Crest Chargers and talks before the game. The team won 4-2.

Catching a Win: Plant Baseball vs Strawberry Crest Chargers Gallery

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
March 25, 2024
Luke Combs is an influential country singer and music producer who has recently been in the spotlight more than usual, due to his “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour. In this article, I will rank my favorite songs from all of Combs’ top albums.

Lovin’ On Luke: A Review of Luke Combs’ Top Albums

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
Staples are what makes or breaks one’s fashion sense, especially nowadays through social media. In this article, I will cover the categories for the perfect staples and my favorites for each.

A Girl’s Guide to Staples

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
February 29, 2024
Mitchel Doane, a relief pitcher who came in halfway through the seventh inning, prepares to pitch. Plant used four pitchers during the game against Gaither.

Base Loaded: Plant Baseball Takes on the Gaither Cowboys

Bella Johnson and Ellis Brandon
February 27, 2024
The Plant Varsity Baseball Team watches as Danny Cerelli prepares to bat against the Jesuit Tigers. The team lost 5-0 and have a home game against Gaither on Feb. 22.

Swinging into the New Season with Varsity Baseball

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
February 22, 2024
The 2024 Super Bowl kept Americans across the country entertained on Sunday, Feb. 11. Scroll to learn more about what was aired on televisions this night.

Super Bowl Sunday: Reactions and Results

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
February 13, 2024
Kalen DeBoer, the recently confirmed University of Alabama head coach, paid Plant a visit on Feb. 1 during third and fourth period. DeBoer was talking to potential recruit, junior Waltez Clark, who had Univeristy of Georgia’s head coach, Kirby Smart, visit last Thursday.

Roll Tide, Panthers: Bama’s Kalen DeBoer Drops in on Plant

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
February 1, 2024
Many animated movies have shaped student and staff’s childhoods but what about the songs? In this article, I will highlight some of my favorite animated movie song features and why they have earned their spot.

Let Me Hear You Sing: Top Animated Movie Songs

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
February 1, 2024
JVKE, songwriter and singer who is most notoriously known for his viral hit, “golden hour”, has been an innovative new artist who has made his mark. Through the use of unparalleled piano skills and heart wrenching lyrics, JVKE has earned his newfound fame.

The Seasons of the Songs: JVKE

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
January 26, 2024
Plant hosted the University of Georgia’s head football coach, Kirby Smart, on Jan. 25 during third and fourth period. Smart and his team are one of the many universities that has visited Plant over the past few months.

Sic’ Em Panthers! UGA’s Kirby Smart Visits Plant

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
January 25, 2024
Senior, Arsemia Negash, dances with her fellow E-Board members before the pep rally started. E-Board president, Natasha Jennings, and class of 2024 president, Neil Diasti, both hosted this Winter Pep Rally.

Pep Pep Hooray: Plant’s Winter Pep Rally

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
January 25, 2024
Hearts Everywhere: FMSOA takes on Valentine’s Day Cards

Hearts Everywhere: FMSOA takes on Valentine’s Day Cards

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
January 24, 2024
Panther Pawdcast: Episode Two

Panther Paw’dcast: Episode Two

Bella Johnson and Ellianna Valkenburg
January 23, 2024
Goalie, Aiden Nelson, prepares for the game against the Durant Cougars. The Panthers lost 2-1 and will take on Bloomingdale Jan. 16.

Kicking into Boys Soccer Senior Night

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
January 17, 2024
Junior Ellianna Valkenburg (right) interviewed Senior Sydney Appleton for the Panther Pawdcast. The second episode of Ellianna’s podcast is currently in production.

[Photo] Life at Plant: Ellianna Valkenburg

Stella Griggs, Staffer
January 9, 2024
Panther Pawdcast: Episode One

Panther Paw’dcast: Episode One

Ellianna Valkenburg and Bella Johnson
December 15, 2023
The Special Olympics Club smiles for their Holiday Christmas Party that concludes the 2023 season. The team has so far completed football and are currently in basketball season.

Happy Holiday’s from the Special Olympic’s Winter Party

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
December 12, 2023
Many Florida State University (FSU) expressed their anger with the recent College Football Playoff Committee’s decision to leave the team out of the CFP Finals. However, some throughout Plant support the committee’s decision to omit the team this season.

FSU Not in CFP: A Travesty or Triumph?

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
December 4, 2023
The students of Jim Brockman, a physics teacher at Plant, studied Uniform Circular Motion with flying toy planes. Many students enjoy the various types of labs Brockman assigns every Friday.

Clear the Runway: Physics Students Study the Motion of Planes

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
November 29, 2023
The Plant Panthers prepare to snap the ball in one of their regular season games. The record of the team being 11-2 is the reason they have been able to get so far into the playoffs.

The Red Zone: The Road to States

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
November 28, 2023
The team prepares for the drill of the day chosen by presidents, Neil Diasti and Greta Kaillbe. The team prepares for their first meet coming up sometime in late November into early December.

Nothing But Net: Special Olympics Basketball Gallery

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
November 13, 2023
Special Olympics athlete, Daniel, shoots during the first basketball season practice of the year for Special Olympics. The team hopes to have a promising and fulfilling season like the previous one.

Bouncing Into Basketball Season with Special Olympics

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
November 13, 2023
The holidays mean its time for gift giving and present shopping. REVOLVE has the perfect selection for one’s Holiday wish list for this year.

The Most Wonderful REVOLVE Holiday Wishlist of the Year

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
November 9, 2023
Cash Strayer, a junior at Plant, committed to the University of Florida in May of 2022 for baseball. Strayer was a very important and prominent player in the 2022-2023 Plant Varsity Baseball and helped led the team to the States Championship in May of that year.

Chomping to the Top: Cash Strayer Commits to UF

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
November 2, 2023
The Plant Football Team has their last game of the season on Oct. 26th. The seniors on the team prepare for their last home game of the season.

The Final Quarter: A Bittersweet End for Senior Football

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
October 26, 2023
Seniors, Libby Maddux and Abby Pointer hug before one of their last meets on the team. Both Pointer and Maddux have been friends since starting swim and this is their last year together before graduating.

Diving into the Deep End: Seniors Say Goodbye

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
October 23, 2023
ERNEST and the Fellas released their album on Sept. 29th, 2023. The album includes acoustic and percussion not previously seen on any of ERNEST’s album, that create a unique twist on the Nashville singer’s biggest hits.

Divin’ Into ERNEST & The Fellas Unplugged

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
October 3, 2023
Batter Up: JV Plant Baseball Starts Fall Ball

Batter Up: JV Plant Baseball Starts Fall Ball

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
September 29, 2023
Madison Beer has released multiple singles, and this is her second studio album. Madison Beer first became popular after her hit-single, “We Are Monster High, went viral.

Top Five Songs from Madison Beer’s New Album

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
September 28, 2023
Plant Football Buries the Robinson Knights

Plant Football Buries the Robinson Knights

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
September 18, 2023
Special Olympics Falls Into the Football Season

Special Olympics Falls Into the Football Season

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
September 12, 2023
Diving Into the New Season

Diving Into the New Season

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
September 11, 2023
Plant Volleyball Strikes into Varsity Season

Plant Volleyball Strikes into Varsity Season

Bella Johnson and Stella Griggs
September 7, 2023
Students in Mr. Brockman’s third period record and measure their Tumble Bug’s measurements. This was the first day of experiments and the Great Tumble Bug Race was the next Tuesday.

Tumbling with Tumble Bugs

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
September 6, 2023
The Panthers offensive line prepares to set the play into play. The final score of the game came out to 31-24, Berkeley Buccaneers win.

Plant Football Tackles the First Home Game

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
September 6, 2023
Senior, Hammy Lee, prepares to swing at the second home game of the season. The game remained tied until the third, and Plant eventually won.

Plant Baseball 2023 Season Gallery

Bella Johnson, Staffer
May 16, 2023
Pinterest is an app used for finding inspiration for practically anything. From clothes to art inspo, Pinterest has you covered.

Let’s Pin It!

Bella Johnson, Staffer
April 3, 2023
Senior, Hamilton Lee, prepares to hit during the Durant v. Plant game of the year. The final score was 4-2, Panthers.

Plant Baseball Hits into Their Home-Opener

Bella Johnson, Staffer
March 2, 2023
Players for the Plant Baseball team stand and wait for their preseason opener against Jesuit to start. The final score of the game was 3-1, Panthers.

Plant Baseball Swings into the New Season

Bella Johnson, Staffer
February 21, 2023
Clothes are an everyday item worn by everyone, all ages great and small. Clothes can be used as self-expression of one’s personality and style.

Best Places to Online Shop

Bella Johnson, Staffer
February 21, 2023
The athletes and partners of Special Olympics sit and await instructions for the practice. The team played a soccer match at the end of practice to end the first meeting of the spring season on a positive note.

Special Olympics Spring Season

Bella Johnson, Staffer
February 2, 2023
The Special Olympics club posed for a photo at their Publix Awareness Event. The club raised money through donations from shoppers walking by.

Special Olympics Event

Bella Johnson, Staffer
January 23, 2023
Senior, Antoine Bailey, stands for his Senior Spotlight photo. Bailey is a cornerback on the Plant High School Varsity football team.

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Wide receivers, Darrion Jenkins and Jaquez Kindell, stand side by side during their senior interview. Both seniors are wide receivers starters on the football team, and they helped push the team into the playoffs.

Senior Spotlight Football: Darrion Jenkins and Jaquez Kindell

Bella Johnson, Staffer
November 29, 2022
The Varsity football team and the Plant Cheer team celebrate after a 17-0 victory over the Strawberry Crest Chargers.

Strawberry Crest Vs Plant Football

Bella Johnson, Staffer
October 11, 2022
Players ran out of the tunnel and prepared to start the game. The final was 65-0, Plant.

Jv Football vs Steinbrenner

Bella Johnson, Staffer
October 11, 2022
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