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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
Bella Johnson

Bella Johnson, Editor-in-Chief

Hey hey Panthers! My name is Bella and I’m one of the co-EIC’s for this school year! I am a senior this year and it is my third year on staff for Newspaper. I love to cycle, hang out with friends and read as much as I can! I am so so excited for this upcoming school year and go Panthers!

All content by Bella Johnson
Picture of social media apps that people are commonly using on their phones. These apps are all apps that people should be cautious of before posting on them, even though you think it can be deleted on these apps, it is permanent.

[Photo] The Lasting Impact of Your Digital Footprint

Gavin Grider, Staffer
March 5, 2025
Bella Johnson captures a photo of the airplane taxiing down one of Tampa International’s runways. Tampa International Airport saw an estimated 25 million passengers in 2024. Caption- Ayaan Gupta Photo- Bella Johnson

[Photo] From Past to Present: The History of Tampa International

Ayaan Gupta, Staffer
March 4, 2025
Plant girls basketball seniors line up for a photo with friends and family. They took this photo after their introductions with their families, where they were presented flowers and a hug by Coach Mohan.

[Photo] Plant Girls Basketball Senior Night Photo Gallery

Ella Reeves and Emma Brown
January 22, 2025
The Panther Paw’dcast: Will Farmen

The Panther Paw’dcast: Will Farmen

Bella Johnson and Ellianna Valkenburg
January 13, 2025
Morgan Wallen is one of the best country singers with many hit singles and albums debuting as number one many times in the US. Wallen toured in Tampa on October 4, 2024, after being rescheduled due to storm complications.

[Photo] The Best of Morgan Wallen

Vera Agne, Opinions Editor
December 19, 2024
Christmas is a time of giving and joy al around. This Christmas season, Tampa has many options for all who celebrate Christmas to enjoy.

[Photo] Best Winter Spots in Tampa

Emma Brown and Ella Reeves
December 19, 2024
Students study for the upcoming ACT using one of the approved graphing calculators. The most recent ACT took place on Oct. 26 at various locations nationwide

[Photo] How to Prepare for the ACT

Stella Griggs, Sports Editor
December 13, 2024
Christmas is a time of holiday cheer, no matter where you are. Read about some Christmas traditions that Panthers celebrate.

[Photo] Christmas Traditions

Ella Reeves, Staffer
December 10, 2024
Athlete, Nick Varjabedian, prepares to set the ball while at the Special Olympics states tournament in Orlando. The team was second in the state for flag football, the first time in Plant history.

Plant Special Olympics Lands the Silver in States

Bella Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2024
The holiday season is a time for fun and a time of giving. In this article, I’ll highlight some of my favorite gift ideas for this holiday season.

A Girl’s Guide to this Year’s Holiday Wishlist

Bella Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2024
Halloween has origins dating back to the ancient Celts. Back then Halloween was known as Samhain.

[Photo] History of Halloween

Fleuriana Elmaleh, Features Editor
October 25, 2024
Devastation follows Hurricanes Helene and Milton, leaving homes and communities in ruin. Piles of debris litter the streets days after the storms in Tampa, FL.

Double Devastation: Two Hurricanes Strike Tampa Bay Within Two Weeks

Bella Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2024
Fall means hot chocolate, iced coffee, a collection of red, orange and yellow leaves all around. In this article, I will highlight my favorite fall songs.

The Feel Good Songs of Fall

Bella Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2024
Athlete, Nick Varjabedian, smiles for the camera during Special Olympics first tournament of the season. Plant Speical Olympics brought home three wins as well as the tournament champions for the Seniors group.

Plant Special Olympics Brings Home the Gold

Bella Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2024
In May of 2025, the Class of 2025 will be walking across the stage, diplomas in hand. This article explains some routes to college as well as alternatives options.

College: A Summary and Reflection

Bella Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2024
Special Olympics athlete, Nick (12), smiles at the camera. Special Olympics started their fall flag football season on Sept. 9.

Laces Out! A Look into the Special Olympics Football

Bella Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
September 13, 2024
In the photo stands Benjamin Sheiket, one of the newest additions to the Plant staff this year. Sheiket is teaching his first year of AP European History, a majority senior class.

[Photo] Shaking It Off with Ben Sheikhet

Gavin Grider, Staffer
August 30, 2024
Post Malone stands next to the Ford Truck used for his cover of his latest album, “F-1Trillion”. The iconic truck is featured on both Malone’s original album as well as the extended edition.

Bless His Heart: Diving into Post Malone’s New Country Album

Bella Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2024
The Panther Paw’dcast: Luka Vai

The Panther Paw’dcast: Luka Vai

Bella Johnson and Ellianna Valkenburg
May 7, 2024
The Special Olympics team competed in many sports across this year’s season. The club participated in flag football, basketball, bocce ball and more.

Special Olympics: A Year in Review

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
April 30, 2024
Plant Baseball: A Season in Review

Plant Baseball: A Season in Review

Bella Johnson, Sports Editor
April 22, 2024
The Panther Paw’dcast: Ellis Brandon

The Panther Paw’dcast: Ellis Brandon

Bella Johnson and Ellianna Valkenburg
April 18, 2024
The Panther Paw'dcast: Giada Moralejo

The Panther Paw’dcast: Giada Moralejo

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
In this article, I will highlight the best songs from children’s movies.

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
The Panther Paw'dcast: December Recap

The Panther Paw’dcast: December Recap

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
The Panther Paw'dcast: Sydney Appleton

The Panther Paw’dcast: Sydney Appleton

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 it's 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
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