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

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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
Ella Reeves

Ella Reeves, Staffer

Hi! My name is Ella. I am a sophomore. Some of my hobbies include basketball and hanging out with my friends. I look forward to being a staffer this year!

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Kathryn McAteer (10) smiles on her day off from Yearbook. McAteer worked hard to get interviews for many assignments and was happy that she could take a break.

A Yearbook Staffer Day in the Life

Ella Reeves, Staffer
March 27, 2025
An iPad Pro and a MacBook Pro have many similarities and differences. What makes one better than the other is what someone wants to accomplish.

What is Better for School: A Tablet or a Laptop?

Ella Reeves, Staffer
March 26, 2025
William Renninger is teaching his class about a new artwork they have to know for an upcoming test. Renninger has been a teacher at Plant for over a decade.

Best AP’s for Sophomores to Take

Ella Reeves, Staffer
March 24, 2025
Snow fills the walkways of a Vail sidewalk. Snowy mountains are second on the list of the top five best places to visit for Spring Break.

Best Places to Visit for Spring Break

Ella Reeves, Staffer
March 14, 2025
Plant Publications is more than classes led by administrator, Christina Porcelli. They are a way for students to allow their creative passion to truly show in their writing.

Plant Productions: Behind the Scenes

Emma Brown and Ella Reeves
February 26, 2025
Kelsey Radigan (10) and her sister Brennan Radigan smile after winning first place in their respective dance competitions. Radigan has been dancing since she was four years old.

Dancing Like a Star: The Kelsey Radigan Story

Emma Brown and Ella Reeves
February 24, 2025
Romantic comedies, or rom coms for short, were born in the nineties, with blockbuster movies such as Notting Hill and Fools Rush In that truly set the category. In this article, I will rank my top five rom coms and why they made the cut.

Best Rom Coms

Ella Reeves
February 20, 2025
Flowers, candles, and hearts are historic symbols of Valentine’s Day. Today, they are used as decor in many Valentines celebrations.

Galentine’s Day Goals

Ella Reeves, Staffer
February 7, 2025
Patty the Panther claps as the step team preforms their routine for the student body. Patty came out to show support and spirit for the Pep Rally.

[Photo] Panther Pride: Pep Rally Photo Gallery

Emma Brown
January 24, 2025
Caroline Little studies for her history class. One of Little’s New Year’s resolutions was to manage her time better to accomplish more in school.

New Year, New Plant

Emma Brown and Ella Reeves
January 23, 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.

Plant Girls Basketball Senior Night Photo Gallery

Ella Reeves and Emma Brown
January 22, 2025
Haley Caudullo (10) is smiling while describing her experience with yearbook. Caudullo listed many pros and cons about the extracurricular.

Day in a Life of a Designer: Haley Caudullo

Ella Reeves, Staffer
January 14, 2025
Anna Dumont (11) fires up the team right before they play Lakewood. This is Dumont’s third year playing for Plant.

[Photo] Lakewood vs. Plant: A Gallery of Girl’s Basketball

Emma Brown, Staffer
January 7, 2025
Christmas is a time of giving and joy al around. This Christmas season, Tampa has many options for all who celebrate Christmas to enjoy.

Best Winter Spots in Tampa

Emma Brown and Ella Reeves
December 19, 2024
Olivia Bosque (12) and Kayla Sapienza (10) ride the bikes from the Teens in Action table over to the storage area. They averaged 8 minutes for building those bikes in an assembly line.

On Bikes

Ella Reeves and Emma Brown
December 16, 2024
Christmas is a time of holiday cheer, no matter where you are. Read about some Christmas traditions that Panthers celebrate.

Christmas Traditions

Ella Reeves, Staffer
December 10, 2024
Autumn and Doug kiss one another through a crate. Autumn and Dough are both dogs at the Mercy for Merciful shelter

Meet Merciful: The Animals at the Shelter

Ella Reeves, Staffer
October 27, 2024
Valorie Houston sets up all of the donations collected in her room. Donations were collected from Nov. 11 through the 15.

Mercy for Mercyfull – A Reflection

Ella Reeves and Emma Brown
November 20, 2024
Two-week-old puppies born at Mercyfull Animal Shelter are shown. The puppies' mother was surrendered to the shelter after hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Mercy for Mercifull

Ella Reeves and Stella Griggs
November 6, 2024
Adler Brun (11) prepares to throw a pitch against Jesuit. Brun just began his third year playing for the Plant Panthers.

Beating Blue: Plant versus Jesuit Baseball Game

Emma Brown and Ella Reeves
September 24, 2024
English teacher, Brad Walker, smiles as he prepares for his day at school. Walker has had an unusual journey that led him to Plant.

Finance to Faculty

Ella Reeves, Staffer
August 22, 2024
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