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
Kate Fairbairn

Kate Fairbairn, Culture Editor

Hi! I’m Kate, I am a senior at Plant and this is my third year on staff. I am I am the current Editor of Culture and I am very excited to continue my passion writing! I enjoy the beach, baking, and shopping. I cannot wait for another great year of Pep O’ Plant!

All content by Kate Fairbairn
Plant Football is gearing up for an exciting season, and Gold Rush, the school spirit club, is supporting the team at games. The Panthers won their first football game of the season 28-14.

Plant Football Takes on the Rush

Kate Fairbairn, Culture Editor
August 29, 2024
HB Plant High School used to have a Printing Shop where they would print an edition of the newspaper every Friday. Read more to find out what Pep O’ Plant used to be like back in the day vs now.

Pep O’ Plant Then and Now

Kate Fairbairn, Culture Editor
May 7, 2024
95 years ago, Plant High School had its first Pantherilla. The remaining prom court nominees from left to right are Seniors Crimson Freeman, Corinne Kudzinski, Libby Lewis, and Lily Slaughter. Read more to find out about the history of Pantherilla. Photo Credits: 2024 photos Jenise Gorman, 1929 photos HB Plant Yearbook.

Pantherilla 1929 vs 2024

Kate Fairbairn, Culture Editor
April 25, 2024
HB Plant Winterguard went to Daytona Beach for their state championships, after being promoted to a new division the team managed to score 2nd place. Read more about how the team came together to push past all their difficulties throughout the season.

Winterguard Ends Season with Taking Home Silver Medals

Kate Fairbairn, Culture Editor
April 9, 2024
On Thursday, Feb. 29, the PHS Steppers took on their Black History Month performance, learn more about what they had to say. They had multiple dances and stepping routines during 5th and 6th period lunches.

PHS Steppers Honor Black History Month

Kate Fairbairn, Culture Editor
March 20, 2024
Plant Chorus Presents Rick's Cafe

Plant Chorus Presents Rick’s Cafe

Kate Fairbairn, Culture Editor
February 21, 2024
Plant High schools' production, Perfume, was promoted from Scholastic AAA to Scholastic AA. They were promoted on January 31st and are now creating new goals to hopefully surpass by the end of the season.

HB Plant Winterguard Promotion

Kate Fairbairn, Culture Editor
February 12, 2024
Valentine’s Day is not what you really think it is. There is a dark love story behind it all. Find out the truth about Valentine’s Day and where it got its name.

The Truth Behind Valentine’s Day

Kate Fairbairn, Culture Editor
February 7, 2024
Plant high school and Robinson high school have been going at it for years, they are each other's biggest rivals in football. For 18 years in a row, Plant has been dominating Robinson since 2005. They call each other Knightmare and Nightmare, how many years will Plant continue to give the Knights nightmares and scare them away from winning each game? Graphic by Kate Fairbairn

Over the Years of Nightmare Versus Knightmare

Kate Fairbairn, Culture Editor
September 26, 2023
Barbie is a fashion doll created by American businesswoman Ruth Handler, manufactured by American toy company Mattel and launched in 1959. The toy is the figurehead of the Barbie brand that includes a range of fashion dolls and accessories. How did this doll come to be?

Deep Dive Into Barbie

Kate Fairbairn, Culture Editor
September 15, 2023
A few of Plant’s teachers have been sadly cut back. For reasons you would never expect.

A Dive into Teacher Cutbacks

Kate Fairbairn, Staffer
October 4, 2022
Looking to share your schedule with friends? Download Saturn!

Schedules with Saturn

Kate Fairbairn, Staffer
September 8, 2022
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