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

PHS News
Gavin Grider

Gavin Grider, Staffer

Hi, I am Gavin and I am a sophomore at Plant. I do cross country and track and this is my first year on staff! I am very excited for this year and proud to be a Panther!

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Kurt Thoreson smiles in preparation for the scores that his students will receive on their AP Biology exam. Thoreson shared that he prepared his students to the best of his ability and feels strongly about how they will do on their final exam.

Superhero Teacher: Kurt Thoreson

Gavin Grider, Staffer
April 29, 2025
Quiz Bowl is one of the many clubs offered at Plant; allowing for students to test their knowledge in the mornings. Read the article below to learn about meeting times, Quiz Bowl activities and more.

An Editorial on Quiz Bowl

Gavin Grider, Staffer
March 28, 2025
Graduating seniors walk in procession during their commencement ceremony, dressed in black caps and gowns with gold honor stoles and medals. One student flashes a celebratory hand gesture, while others smile as they mark the milestone achievement.

Senioritis: A Persistent Challenge at Plant High School

Gavin Grider, Staffer
March 6, 2025
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.

The Lasting Impact of Your Digital Footprint

Gavin Grider, Staffer
March 5, 2025
Giving back to the community, FMSOA prepares to hand back the items they raised from their valentine drive. Through Jan. 27-Feb. 4 FMSOA threw a drive for the Metropolitan Ministries to give non-essential products back to people who cannot afford those types of cosmetic items for themselves.

Love All Around: FMSOA’s Annual Valentine’s Day Drive

Gavin Grider, Staffer
February 3, 2025
Members of the Plant High School mock trial team stand outside Yale Law School, where they competed in the national mock trial championship.

Memorable Mock Trial

Gavin Grider, Staffer
January 27, 2025
MUN participants smile during BullsMuN II. Achievements: Colin Felscher and Samantha Iglesias as Switzerland, best outstanding delegates and best position papers; Hope Brillhard and Sophie Girenkova as Laos, honorable mention; and Neil Agarwal as Singapore, verbal commendation.

Model United Nations

Gavin Grider, Staffer
November 8, 2024
Katie Fisher (12) throws the ball into the net. Fisher committed for lacrosse to Rutgers University.

Checking in with Katie Fisher

Gavin Grider, Staffer
October 17, 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.

Shaking It Off with Ben Sheikhet

Gavin Grider, Staffer
August 30, 2024
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