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
Emma Brown

Emma Brown, Sports & Print Editor

Hi my name is Emma and I am so excited to be the Sports and Print Editor this year! Some of the things I like to do in my free time are run and volunteer at my church!

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Starbucks fan favorites, the Pumpkin Chai Latte and Pumpkin Bread, are held in many hands all around campus. These items were a new addition to this year’s menu.

Students’ Stances on the Starbucks Fall Menu

Emma Brown, Print Editor
September 5, 2025
Dillon Rose Bailey (12) is passing the ball to Darryon Williams (12), hoping to score. This touchdown created a play that would later lead to a 28-20 victory.

Kicking Off the First Home Game: Plant vs Wiregrass Ranch

Emma Brown, Sports Editor
August 25, 2025
Senior Jordan Olivia practices his catching during halftime before the other team steps on the field. Olivia continued to play catcher for the rest of the game.

District Victory: Plant vs Steinbrenner Baseball

Emma Brown, Staffer
April 24, 2025
Plant lines up for the post-game handshake. Even though the Panthers lost, they showed good sportsmanship.

Homefield Advantage: Plant versus Sickles Baseball

Emma Brown, Staffer
April 2, 2025
Sophia Dicus (12) poses with her parents after walking down the track for Senior night. The 2025 season will have concluded Dicus’s Track and Field career at Plant come May.

The Finish Line: Track Senior Night Gallery

Emma Brown, Staffer
February 27, 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
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.

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
Anna Dumont (11) fires up the team right before they play Lakewood. This is Dumont’s third year playing for Plant.

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
New Years is a time of old and new traditions. Read the article below to learn about the history of these traditions.

The History of New Years Traditions

Emma Brown, Staffer
December 17, 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
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
McCall Hardy (10) and Morgan Manley (10) conversate before the meeting starts. This is both Hardy and Manley’s second year in the First Priority Club.

Religion in School: A Look into First Priority

Emma Brown, Staffer
November 14, 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
The AP Chemistry teacher, Mrs. Marr is teaching her students a lesson on the properties of Ionic compounds. Marr just finished her second year teaching AP chemistry.

What is the Hardest Class at Plant?

Emma Brown, Staffer
September 18, 2024
The horn goes off and the girls are off! They started their race 25 minutes after the boys began.

Desire for Distance: Cross Country Photo Gallery

Emma Brown, Staffer
September 6, 2024
Caption: The red, white, and blue of our flag is blowing in the wind. The American Flag is very respected as it is a symbol of the strength of our nation.

What is Labor Day?

Emma Brown, Staffer
September 2, 2024
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