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
Samantha Macuare

Samantha Macuare, Editor In Chief

Hiii! My name is Sam and I’m this years Online Editor in Chief. I love going to the beach with my friends, eating sushi ninja, and annoying Salena. phsnews.com go check it out!!!

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Stick in hand, senior Hayden Stoltzfoos prepares to make a goal. Stoltzfoos has played Plant lacrosse all 4 years and is now team captain.

From benches to Vassar: senior reflects on his last season playing high school lacrosse.

Samantha Macuare, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2022
Staffer debate who the best Spiderman is. In the running are Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland.

Who’s the best Spiderman? Staffers debate

Samantha Macuare, Editor In Chief
May 12, 2022
From the nature, to the teachers, to the students, Plant is filled with good things. Teachers and administrators at Plant share their favorite things about the school.

Teachers favorite thing about Plant

Samantha Macuare, Editor In Chief
May 6, 2022
El 29 de Marzo Bad Bunny tomo el escenario en el Amway Center para su show "El Ultimo Tour del Mundo." Canto muchas canciones de sus dos albums; YHLQMDLG y El Ultimo Tour del Mundo.

Bad Bunny toma el escenario en el Amway Center

Samantha Macuare, Editor In Chief
April 4, 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.

Let the feet do the talking!

Samantha Macuare, Editor In Chief
March 2, 2022
Episode 7 was all about Lexi's play. Next episode is the season finale.

Catch up with: Euphoria

Samantha Macuare, Editor-in-chief
February 28, 2022
6 episodes down 2 to go. This weeks episode showed Nate's reaction to finding out Maddy knows about him and Cassie.

Catch up with: Euphoria

Samantha Macuare, Editor In Chief
February 20, 2022
Episode 5 showcased the relationship between an addict and their loved ones. In this episode Rue told Maddy Cassie's secret.

Catch up with: Euphoria

Samantha Macuare, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2022
The 4th episode revolved around Elliott, Rue and Jule's relationship. Towards the end of the episode, we see Rue suffering from a possible overdose.

Catch up with: Euphoria

Samantha Macuare, Editor-in-chief
February 6, 2022
Episode 3 started off with Cal's backstory, although it was interesting I don't think it answered all of the fans' questions. The preview for next week's episode shows Maddy's birthday party and someone's funeral.

Catch up with: Euphoria

Samantha Macuare, Editor-in-chief
January 31, 2022
This weeks episode was based on Cassie and Nate's relationship. Next week's episode will focus on Cal's backstory.

Catch up with: Euphoria

Samantha Macuare, Editor In Chief
January 19, 2022
After two years, HBO released the second season of the Emmy nominated series “Euphoria.” The episode was released on Jan. 9 and was focused on Fezco.

Catch up with: Euphoria

Samantha Macuare, Editor In Chief
January 13, 2022
De todos los albums latinos de 2021 estos son mi favoritos. En primer lugar esta Vice Versa de Rauw Alejandro.

Los mejores álbumes latinos del 2021

Samantha Macuare, Editor In Chief
December 16, 2021
Junior Ben Francis passed away Friday, Dec. 10. Francis's family is holding his funeral on Saturday, Dec. 18.

He always lit up the room

Samantha Macuare, Editor In Chief
December 13, 2021
Table full of food, thanksgiving is ready to begin. Have you ever wondered what thanksgiving food you are? Take this quiz and find out.

Which Thanksgiving food are you?

Samantha Macuare, Editor-in-chief
November 18, 2021
Sitting at his desk, English teacher Joshua Marr poses for photo. Marr has been working at Plant since 2000 teaching a variety of English courses.

Teacher of the week: Joshua Marr

Samantha Macuare, Editor In Chief
November 8, 2021
Fast and Furious as can be assumed by the name, is about cars and heists. There are 9 movies and if I had to pick a favorite, it would be Fast Five.

Ranking the Fast & Furious movies

Samantha Macuare, Editor In Chief
October 15, 2021
On the floor, a mural that Hannah Hanstead and her art club friends have been working on. Hanstead has been drawing since she was 12.

Artist of the week: Hannah Hanstead

Samantha Macuare, Editor In Chief
October 4, 2021
Jumping to set the ball, senior Mackenzie Nichols hits the ball over the net. Nichols started playing volleyball in 6th grade and is now on the varsity volleyball team.

Athlete of the week: Mackenzie Nichols

Samantha Macuare, Editor-in-chief
October 2, 2021
Singing to the audience, senior Gaby Garibaldi plays the princess in Sleeping Beauty.

Performer of the week: Gaby Garibaldi

Samantha Macuare, Editor In Chief
September 15, 2021
Due to vandalism and eating in the bathroom, bathrooms will be closed with the exception of the main hall bathroom during lunch periods.

Bathrooms closed during lunch periods

Samantha Macuare, Editor In Chief
August 13, 2021
Standing at midfield senior Caroline Patterson prepares for the faceoff. The girls won their district and moved on to regionals to face Steinbrenner High School.

[Photo] Girls lacrosse team wins district, falls in regionals

Kate Caranante, Editor in Chief
April 29, 2021
The boys lacrosse team defeated Jesuit High School 8-9 in a close battle on Wednesday, March 30. After the sold-out game, the Panthers received the Ihrig-Shaler Cup, which is awarded to the winner.

A week at Plant (April 5th- April 9th) 

Samantha Macuare, Managing Editor
April 5, 2021
Everything’s bigger in Texas 

Everything’s bigger in Texas 

Samantha Macuare, Managing Editor
March 30, 2021
A week at Plant (March 29th- April 1st ) 

A week at Plant (March 29th- April 1st ) 

Samantha Macuare, Managing Editor
March 29, 2021
Studying at her table, junior Pearson Heim reviews her notes for her AP Environmental Science test. Juniors and seniors share their opinions on the AP classes offered at Plant.

Students give their opinions on AP classes

Samantha Macuare, Managing Editor
March 9, 2021
Trying to get the ball from the opponent, junior Joe Anderson dribbles the ball down the field. On Tuesday, Feb. 23 girls and boys soccer qualified for state semifinals.  

[Photo] Boys and girls soccer advance to state semifinals 

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
February 25, 2021
Running with the ball, junior Hayden Stoltzfoos moves toward the goal. Stoltzfoos has played lacrosse for six years and plans to play in college. 

Athlete of the Week: Hayden Stoltzfoos

Samantha Macuare, Managing Editor
February 22, 2021
Trying out Tik Tok food trends

Trying out Tik Tok food trends

Salena Kahassai and Samantha Macuare
February 10, 2021
Kicking the ball, Junior Danny Weinberger prepares to pass the ball to his teammates. This year is Weinberger’s third year on the Plant boys' soccer team.

Athlete of the week: Danny Weinberger

Samantha Macuare, Managing Editor
January 6, 2021
From Michael Bublé to Ariana Grande, this playlist has something for everyone. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a hot cup of cocoa while listening to this holiday music medley.

The Perfect Holiday Playlist

Samantha Macuare, Managing Editor
December 15, 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.

[Photo] Presidential nominees campaign in Tampa

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
November 1, 2020
Standing next to the film club board in main hall, co-presidents Alexa Semmelmann and Owen Felton talk about their time with the film club. Film club consists of monthly meetings to talk about influential films.

Film club focuses on inclusivity

Samantha Macuare, Managing Editor
October 19, 2020
After 27 years on the supreme court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on September 18th. Ginsburg's replacement has caused a divide in congress.

[Photo] 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
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AP Art History teacher William Renninger reveals his biggest eLearning struggle: lack of control. Renninger stated that it was very hard for him to be flexible when it comes to his students and their classwork.

AP Teacher’s View on eLearning

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
May 19, 2020
Holding opponent to the mat, sophomore Bryce Patterson tries to get his rivals shoulders on the floor. Patterson won his first match of the district tournament that took place at the gym Jan. 11

Pin it to win it

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
February 25, 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.

[Photo] Girls basketball makes it to states

Salena Kahassai, News Editor
March 4, 2020
Sprinting, senior Cole Ryan runs to get to the ball first. Ryan is team captain this year and has been playing Plant soccer since his freshman year.

Athlete of the week: Cole Ryan

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
February 24, 2020
Basketball in hand, junior Sebastian Sargeant dribbles the ball on the court. Sargeant and his teammates played against Sickles High School on Jan. 21 and lost 57-38.

Basketball falls to Sickles

Samantha Macuare and Gracen Rivera
February 12, 2020
Dribbling the ball sophomore, Jean Luma runs across the court. Luma stated that basketball has taught him time management and has helped him organize his life.

Athlete of the week: Jean Luma

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
February 10, 2020
Gripping the ball, sophomore Silvia Farfante gets ready to shoot a free throw. Farfante said she loves the competition that comes along with basketball and is excited for future games against other challenging teams.

Athlete of the week: Silvia Farfante

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
January 29, 2020
Tres arepas de tres diferentes sitios, a la izquierda queda la de Nico’s, por detras esta la arepa de Perdigon El Sabor y a la derecha la arepa de Mr. Junior Latin Food. La que me gusta mas fue la de Nico’s Arepa Grill por el sabor de la arepa completa.

Viva la arepa

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
January 28, 2020
Tres arepas de tres diferentes sitios, a la izquierda queda la de Nico’s, por detras esta la arepa de Perdigon El Sabor y a la derecha la arepa de Mr. Junior Latin Food. La que me gusta mas fue la de Nico’s Arepa Grill por el sabor de la arepa completa.

Viva la arepa

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
January 28, 2020
Pinning a wrestler’s head against mat, senior Ian Mcgary holds his opponent down. McGary discussed that he loves how unifying the sport is and the brotherhood that comes with wrestling.

Wrestling faces off in tournament

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
January 24, 2020
Trying to pin wrestler, sophomore John Prudhoe attempts to bring opponent to the ground. Prudhoe is excited for the rest of the season and hopes that the team gets to regionals.

Athlete of the Week: John Prudhoe

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
January 22, 2020
Holding the ball sophomore Isabella Gonzalez poses for the team photo. Isabella has been on the JV Volleyball team for two years and is an outside hitter.

Athlete of the week: Isabella Gonzalez

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
January 15, 2020
During a game against Wharton, junior Hayden Stern runs down the court. Stern has been playing basketball since she was seven.

Athlete of the week: Hayden Stern

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
January 7, 2020
Dribbling the ball, senior Robbie Peek faces off against an opponent. Robbie made 4 shots at the home game against Plant City.

Back on the court

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
December 12, 2019
Holding a ball, sophomore Hayden Judge poses for a photo. Hayden started playing soccer at the age of three.

Athlete of the Week: Hayden Judge

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
December 12, 2019
Striking a pose, senior Aarushi Pratap, juniors Addie Lennon and Emma Jones rehearse their routine during cheer practice. The Special Olympics cheer team will compete in the summer games April 2020 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports center in Orlando.

From Season to States

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
December 3, 2019
Sophomore Arden Friar

Athlete of the Week: Arden Friar

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
December 2, 2019
The best Spanish language shows on Netflix

The best Spanish language shows on Netflix

Samantha Macuare
November 18, 2019
Holding the ball, junior Quinn Ryan has been on the varsity soccer team since freshmen year. A tradition Quinn and her teammates have is a team dinner before they play each game.

A day in the life of Quinn Ryan

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
November 18, 2019
Getting in position senior Adele Cassidy, plays as a libero, defensive specialist. Adele has been playing volleyball for four years .

Going up the Mountain

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
November 15, 2019
From gaming to victory

From gaming to victory

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
November 7, 2019
Preparing to tee off, junior Logan Hunter competes with fellow teammates. Hunter is part of the golf team and went to the state champions for the 2019-2020 year.

Athlete of the week: Logan Hunter

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
November 6, 2019
Calling out names, Frank George takes attendance. George began working as a substitute since 2000, and usually comes in two to three times a week. 

[Photo] “Be a friend.”

Graham Hill, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2019
Las Mejores Series en Español en Netflix

Las Mejores Series en Español en Netflix

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
October 18, 2019
Throwing the ball, sophomore Cooper Ross has been playing defensive end for two years. Ross is in his second year on the JV football team.

Athlete of the week: Cooper Ross

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
October 10, 2019
Athlete of the week: C.C. Sampera

Athlete of the week: C.C. Sampera

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
September 24, 2019
Parents and seniors listen as Plant's college counselors and representatives of several Florida colleges speak at senior night on August 23. The event is hosted annually to supply seniors with information about the college application process.

Seniors attend college informational night

Samantha Macuare, Staffer
August 28, 2019
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