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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
Pete Alonso walks onto the field and raises his hat to a crowd of 32,210 after hitting his record-breaking 53rd home run of the year at Citi Field, Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. Alonso’s 53 homeruns were the most ever hit by a rookie. Photo courtesy of MLB.com.

Panther to Met

Ari Dolgin, Staffer
February 27, 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
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
Logging into play JackBox games, junior Toni Keene and members of the Marine Science club enjoy spending time with their fellow members. Keene joined the club two years ago out of her love for animals and interest in marine science.

Marine Monday, Marine Funday

Izzy Antilla, Staffer
January 13, 2020
Smiling, senior Cal Richards reflects on being awarded National Honor Band. After he found out the news, Richards was very surprised, but he looks forward to playing with musicians from across the nation.

Student receives National Honor Band

Izzy Antilla, Staffer
January 10, 2020
During fourth period, Spanish teacher Yohanis Carrera poses for a picture with her students at the start of class. Carrera said she showed her appreciation for her students by having a class party.

Teacher moves on to instruct university

Lauren Azevedo, Staffer
December 20, 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
Smiling, senior Junhao Zhang holds his trophy from a math competition. Zhang went with a group of other students from Mu Alpha Theta.

Interview with mathlete Junhao Zhang

Lauren Azevedo, Staffer
November 21, 2019
Preparing to face Armwood High School, senior linebackers Ben Hestorff and Jackson Hacker walk onto the field holding hands. Hestorff later wore number five to honor his teammate.

#5Strong

Kate Caranante, Sports Editor
November 20, 2019
Looking down, senior Olivia Manno runs through a winding course. Manno said she bonded with her teammates during overnight meets and team dinners.

Racing to the finish

Hartley Hill, Copy Editor
November 19, 2019
Aside his opponents, freshman Joey Coyle runs against Robinson High. Coyle improved his personal best for in three different mile categories this season.

Boys cross country makes history

Hartley Hill, Copy Editor
November 19, 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
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