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
Salena Kahassai

Salena Kahassai, Editor In Chief

Hey guys I’m Salena! I’m a rising senior and i’ll be the Editor in Chief of print for the Pep o’ Plant this year! I love to hang out with friends, mess with Sam, and eat dino nugs. I’m excited for a great year with a great staff!

All content by Salena Kahassai
Running with the ball, senior Hunter Jones passes his opponent on the sideline to clear the ball into the offensive zone. Jones has aided with the 4-1 win against Robinson and has won player of the game multiple times throughout this season.

Boys soccer advances through postseason, falls in the state final

Salena Kahassai, Editor In Chief
February 28, 2022
Smiling, senior committee member Silvia Farfante hands a snack to senior Maya Saste before Saste donates blood. Senior committee oversees the quarterly blood drive with OneBlood.

Senior committee hosts blood drive

Salena Kahassai, Editor-in-chief
February 16, 2022
Senior Lucas Sedin-Chan shoots the ball against Plants rivals, Robinson high school. Chan plays striker for Plant's boys' varsity soccer team and helped them add another win to their record.

Boys and girls hold soccer senior nights

Salena Kahassai, Editor In Chief
January 20, 2022
Sophomore Taylor Koulouris passed away Monday after being hospitalized last Friday, Dec 10. A memorial will be taking place next Monday, Dec 20 at Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church.

We all loved her smile and joy

Salena Kahassai, Editor In Chief
December 15, 2021
Running, senior Joe Anderson gets ready to kick the ball. Anderson is senior and this is his fourth year on the varsity team.

Soccer season opening week photo gallery

Salena Kahassai and Alex Gillen
November 30, 2021
Running, junior Tatum Tishler attempts to further the ball from her opponent. The girls soccer team won their first game against Durant High School 5-4, Nov. 9.

Boys and girls soccer defeat Durant in season opener

Salena Kahassai, Editor In Chief
November 10, 2021
JV Girls Volleyball won against Berkeley on September 21. Plant won 2 sets, securing the win for Plant; the scores for the sets were 25-18 for the first set, 16-25 for the second, 15-9 for the third. The JV volleyball team now has a 3-0 record.

JV volleyball defeats Berkeley

Salena Kahassai, Editor In Chief
September 27, 2021

Hillsborough County schools sees record high COVID cases

Salena Kahassai, Editor In Chief
August 26, 2021
Reading her music, junior Ashley Cheung performs with Varsity Chorale. Cheung has participated in for all three years of her high school career.

Chorus performs in spring concert

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
April 23, 2021
Vaccine eligibility expands in Hillsborough County

Vaccine eligibility expands in Hillsborough County

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
April 20, 2021
Gathered at the front of the school, students hold a moment of silence for junior Charlie Carl who passed away March 18. Students were asked to wear purple, the representative color for epilepsy awareness.

Moment of silence held in memory of fallen student

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
March 26, 2021
After winning the district championship Feb. 10, members of the boys soccer team embrace each other as they walk off the field. The boys made it to the state championship this season.

Kicking it up a notch: boys soccer

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
March 23, 2021
Huddled around the trophy, the girls soccer team smiles for a picture after defeating Palm Harbor University 1-0 on Feb. 9. The girls won the FHSAA Girls Soccer District 7A-7 champions allowing them to advance on to regionals.

Kicking it up a notch: girls soccer

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
March 5, 2021
A student stands to show off the brand's logo. O'Malley started his clothing company over quarantine as he has always been interested in business.

Student starts clothing business

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
March 2, 2021
Boys and girls soccer advance to state semifinals 

Boys and girls soccer advance to state semifinals 

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
February 25, 2021
Singing underneath a mask, senior Natalie Yale looks out into the audience during “Anything Goes.” The concert will be livestreamed online due to the pandemic.

Chorus prepares for annual show

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
February 19, 2021
Trying out Tik Tok food trends

Trying out Tik Tok food trends

Salena Kahassai and Samantha Macuare
February 10, 2021
(Photo Creds: By Biden-Harris Transition - buildbackbetter.gov, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=97417554 )

How 2020 Affected the Election

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
January 20, 2021
Defending the ball, senior left back Claire Rain carries the ball downfield to the Wharton goal, Nov. 17 at Dad’s Stadium. The team defeated Wharton 3-0.

Athlete of the week: Claire Rain

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
December 4, 2020
Joe Biden Accepts the Nomination for the Democratic Party’s Ticket for President of the United States -Wilmington, DE - August 20, 2020” by Biden For President is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

President and vice president-elect address the nation

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
November 9, 2020
Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden held rallies in Tampa Bay on Thursday, Oct. 29. Florida is a major swing state that can affect the outcome of the election greatly.

Presidential nominees campaign in Tampa

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
November 1, 2020
After 27 years on the supreme court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on September 18th. Ginsburg's replacement has caused a divide in congress.

Passing of supreme court justice results in conflict within Senate

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
September 23, 2020
Salena & Sam's Cooking Show: Avocado Toast and Whipped Coffee

Salena & Sam’s Cooking Show: Avocado Toast and Whipped Coffee

Salena Kahassai and Samantha Macuare
September 21, 2020
Hillsborough County Public Schools announces classes going online for remainder of school year

Going Virtual

Salena Kahassai, Staffer
April 24, 2020
Timeline of the Sanders campaign

Timeline of the Sanders campaign

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
April 16, 2020
Photo courtesy of the Panther Yearbook. Remembering junior Carlos Medina.

“His sweetness and his ever-present smile will never be forgotten”

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
March 12, 2020
With a knee brace on, senior Honor Culpepper dribbles the ball down the court. The varsity girls basketball team ended the season ranked tenth in the state.

Girls basketball makes it to states

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
March 4, 2020
Dribbling the ball down the field, junior Victoria Cura tries to escape her opponent. This is Cura’s third year playing forward on the soccer team.

Doing it for kicks: girls soccer

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
February 28, 2020
Posing for the camera, school resource officer Mark Holloway smiles on his last day at Plant. Officer Holloway has been at Plant for 11 years and officially retired from his position Friday, Jan. 24.

Resource officer retires after 11 years at Plant

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
February 13, 2020
Gathered around the flagpole, students and faculty alike come together in prayer to mourn the loss of Carlos Medina. Medina died Monday, Jan. 20 after being in critical condition following a car accident. Medina was a junior and was on the Plant swim team.

School gathers in prayer to honor student

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
January 23, 2020
Looking at the stars, seniors Julie Elorza and Eric Zhao, junior Shibani Rana, and sophomore Julie Cortez gather to discuss the results from meeting, Oct. 23, outside the new building. This was the astronomy clubs first meeting of the year.

Caught in the stars

Salena Kahassai, Staffer
January 14, 2020
Holding a ball, sophomore Hayden Judge poses for a photo. Hayden started playing soccer at the age of three.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Hayden Judge

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
December 12, 2019
Claire Beakman, one of biology teacher Katherine Roy’s four chickens, peeks her head into the shot. Roy and her husband have been caring for the chickens for about two years.

Cats and dogs and chickens, oh my!

Salena Kahassai, Staffer
December 3, 2019
Grabbing his bag, sophomore Matthew Lorenzo gets ready to move. Lorenzo started playing golf when he was 3 years old.

Talk birdie to me

Salena Kahassai, Staffer
November 15, 2019
With the grand re-opening coffee will now be served in environmentally friendly cups Tuesday Oct. 1. All sales benefit Special Olympics.

Pawbucks goes green

Salena Kahassai, Staffer
October 4, 2019
Tugging against the boys team, senior Sophia Larrata pulls the rope Friday Sept. 15 in the gym. Larrata is a member of the varsity swim and dive team.

School spirit

Salena Kahassai, Staffer
September 21, 2019
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