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H.B. Plant High School • 2415 South Himes Avenue, Tampa, Florida, 33629 August 19, 2014 • Volume 88 • Issue 1

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soon to TampaPage 7

‘‘‘PEP O PLANT

Photo by PO’P Haley Babbitt

Important Upcoming Events

Senior College Night8/25 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. and 8/26 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Gold Card LuncheonSept. 5

Fall Sports Pep Rally

Sept. 12

Panther Prowl

Oct. 1

Drama Play AuditionsSept. 22 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. and Sept. 23 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Homecoming Ticket Sales During LunchesSept. 29 through

Oct. 3

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2014-2015 Lunches

First Lunch - English & Foriegn LanguageSecond Lunch - Math & ScienceTh ird Lunch - Social Studies, Music, Art, Business, Physical Education, ESE

2 • News August 2014

Students, counselors share tips

for incoming freshmen

Compiled by PO’P Melissa Jassir; photo by PO’P Ysabella Canto

Features • 3August 2014

PLANT WELCOMES NEW FACES

DANIELFRANKE

MITTIEGREENE

LAURENOTERO

SAMANTHABENNETT

JASMINAIRIZARRY

COL. CHARLESHOWARD

Teaches: JROTC and AerospaceGrew up in: Memphis, TennesseeFavorite teacher: John McLaughlan, a retired Marine Corps Major, taught economics and had students think about and discuss beauty and justiceEnjoys: fl ying planes, traveling, fi shing, kayaking and hiking Attended: University of Memphis; majored in Human ResourceFavorite class project: on the meaning of life; the class conclusion was the evolution of the human species to the next stepping-off pointHas visited: every continent except Antarctica Served in the Air Force for: 24 yearsFun fact: Was a football fan of Plant High School, then had daughters who attended.Goal: Wants to be a “thought-provoking” teacher

Teaches: AP EconomicsTaught for: three yearsPets: two dogs Enjoys: going to the park with her dogs and

doing crossfi tFavorite restaurant: Datz

Attended: University of South Florida; majored in Secondary Education; going back for Leadership

Favorite teacher: her AP Psychology teacher, always pushed his students and never gave up on them

Teaches: SociologyIn her free time: Teaches dance

classes (pre-dance, ballet, and jazz)

Favorite restaurant: Sushi Alive Attended: University of South

Florida; majored in Social ScienceTaught for: 20 yearsVolunteers with: Special OlympicsFun fact: Cheered for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Tampa Bay Lightning

Teaches: DramaFavorite Restaurant: TGIFridaysUsed to live in: Chicago

Taught for: Ten years Attended: University of

Illinois; majored in theaterFavorite teacher: Mike

Riley, taught English and was very inspirationalFirst job: At a fl ower shop

Outside of school: on a thespian board and

committee

Teaches: English as a Second LanguageUsed to teach: French Taught for: fi ve yearsLived in: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Attended: University of Pittsburgh and Temple UniversityEnjoys: Eating and sleepingFavorite teacher: Ms. Whineburg, taught AP Art History and made students feel comfortable and was very sweet

STEFANIEESPINOSA

Teaches: AP World History and World History HonorsFavorite thing: When she went to a Beyonce concertAttended: Flagler College and University of South FloridaEnjoys: Cooking and readingFavorite author: Doris Kerns GoodwinFun fact: She is a Tampa Bay Rays season ticket owner

Position: Assistant Principal for

AdministrationCame from:

Leto High SchoolUsed to teach:

BusinessAttended:

University of South Florida and

Nova Southeastern University; majored in

Business Education and Leadership

Enjoys: Fishing and shoppingShops at: Sawgrass Mills in Ft. Lauderdale

“I’m very excited to be here. I was a football fan, then a parent, and now to complete the cycle,

I’m a teacher at Plant.”– Col. Charles Howard,

JROTC teacher

4 • Centerspread August 2014

PLANT WELCOMES NEW FACES

SHAWN ABBOTT

SAMANTHABENNETT

ERINMELLNICK

YOHANISCARRERA

GREGMAU-

BRIANDELL

COL. CHARLESHOWARD

Teaches: BandInstrument(s): PercussionGrew up in: Massachusetts Attended: Florida State University for undergrad and Louisiana State University for masters; majored in musicTaught for: 15 yearsEnjoys: Fantasy sports and traveling

Recently traveled to: Maine for the fi rst time

Favorite teams: Florida State University, the

Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston BruinsLast taught at:

Gaither High SchoolGoal: Wants to get more

involved with Coleman and Wilson Middle School’s

bands

Teaches: AP Literature and & Composition and Spanish 3Attended: University of Havana and University of TampaEnjoys: Traveling, reading, going

to the beach and learningGrew up in: Costa Rica

Taught for: Nive yearsLanguages: Spanish and

EnglishSponsors: National

Honor SocietyGoal: Wants Spanish

students to take a National Spanish Exam Teaches: AP European History

and PhilosophyGrew up in: New Orleans, LouisianaLast taught at: Jesuit High SchoolTaught for: 23 yearsEnjoys: Running marathon;

wants to run 50 before he turns 50 (has run 47)

Favorite marathons: Philadelphia and Boston

Best recent meal: Th e Refi nery

Teaches: World HistoryTaught for: 11 yearsAttended: St. Leo’s University; majored in Political Science and BusinessHigh School: Attended Plant High SchoolFavorite teacher: Ms. Walker, taught AP English Literature & Composition and was passionate and motherlySports: Played college softball on a scholarshipFavorite Restaurants: Macaroni Grill, Spaghetti Warehouse, Four RiversFun fact: Used to collect Hot Wheels cars and had approximately 20,000

Picture not available

Position Assistant Principal of Student Aff airs for A-GNPast jobs: Soccer coach and teacher

Last taught at: Leto High SchoolTaught for: Eight years

Attended: University of South Florida and St. Leo’s University; majored in

Exercise Science and LeadershipSport(s): Played soccer for Halifax County United Soccer, Temple

Terrace Spirit, Black Watch and University of South Florida

Enjoys: Watching and playing soccer, cooking and boxing

STEFANIEESPINOSA

Teaches: AP World History and World History HonorsFavorite thing: When she went to a Beyonce concertAttended: Flagler College and University of South FloridaEnjoys: Cooking and readingFavorite author: Doris Kerns GoodwinFun fact: She is a Tampa Bay Rays season ticket owner

Position: Assistant Principal for

AdministrationCame from:

Leto High SchoolUsed to teach:

BusinessAttended:

University of South Florida and

Nova Southeastern University; majored in

Business Education and Leadership

Enjoys: Fishing and shoppingShops at: Sawgrass Mills in Ft. Lauderdale

“I’d rather be learning, like you.”– Yohanis Carrera,

English teacher

Photos and information compiled by Meg Barrett, Katie Chae, LaNae Fluellen, Robby Killette, Emily Griewe, Jessica Jagodzinski, Matt Blydenburgh, Ysabella

Canto, EV Phillips, Rachel Ferreri and Bennett Taylor

Centerspread • 5August 2014

Pep O’ Plant announces staff policiesMission: The Pep O’ Plant is a student-run publication serving the community of H. B. Plant High School. The mission of the Pep O’ Plant is to provide an open forum for the free exchange of ideas. Code of Ethics: Students are expected to adhere to the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics. Students who knowingly or unintentionally violate the code of ethics will receive zero credit for the assignment and may face additional consequences. Editorial Policy: The editorial board will make all content decisions for the publication. Editorial board members will discuss controversial issues and will consider the advice of the adviser before making decisions regarding coverage. Administration will be made aware of any sensitive topics in advance. Unsigned editorials reflect the opinions of the majority of the editorial board. Signed opinion columns

and reviews do not reflect the views of the entire staff, adviser, faculty or administrators of Plant High School. Letters to the Editor Policy: Letters to the Editor can be emailed to pepoplantnews@gmail.com. The editorial board has the right to revise, edit, condense and reject any letters. Unsigned or anonymous letters will not be published. Comments Policy: Comments will be approved by a member of the editorial board before being posted. Comments that are anonymous, irrelevant, obscene or threatening will not be approved.Social Media Policy: Members of the staff are expected to use personal and publication social media accounts in a mature, responsible, professional manner. Students who do not follow these guidelines will lose the privilege of posting on the Pep O’ Plant social media accounts and

may face additional consequences. Unsigned posts on a publication account will be removed. Obituary Policy: Any current student, staff, or faculty member who dies during the year will be recognized in the newspaper with a 300-word obituary and one mug-shot photo. The editorial board may decide to cover the deaths of alumni or former staff/faculty members when appropriate. Advertising Policy: The Pep O’ Plant has advertising space available in print and online for members of the school and local community. To receive advertising in-formation, email pepoplantnews@gmail.com. Advertise-ments which promote services or products that are illegal or harmful for anyone younger than 18 will not be consid-ered. The editorial board has final approval over advertise-ment content and design.

Meet the staff

Robby Killette, Online Editor-In-Chief

Rachael Ferreri, Staff Writer

LaNae Fluellen,Staff Writer

Katie Chae, Staff Writer

Haley Babbit, Photography Editor

Katie Whitson, News Editor

Melissa Jassir, Features Editor

Matty Blydenburgh, Business Manager

Henry Jetmundsen, Webmaster

Morgan Robinson, Online Content Editor

Allison Figueroa, Public Relations

Bennett Taylor, Opinions Editor

Meg Barrett, Centerspread Editor

Helen Kahassai, Arts & Entertainment Editor

E.V. Phillips, Sports Editor

Emily Griewe, Copy Editor

Jessica Jagodzinski, Print Editor-In-Chief

Ysabella Canto, Staff Writer

Emalee Herrera, Photographer

*Not Pictured Staff Writers: Allyssa Ashmeade,

Haley Billig, Nikki Lund

See staff bios at

pepoplant.com

6 • Opinions August 2014

September Concerts

Hashtag concert photos with #POPshows to be featured in the next issue of the Pep O’ Plant

Artist PriceVenueDate

Kings of Leon, Young the Giant

Sept. 5 Florida State Fairgrounds $40+

3 Doors Down Sept. 5 Seminole Hard Rock Cafe $66+

Fitz & The Tantrums

Sept. 10 USF Sun Dome $35+

ZZ Top, Jeff Beck Sept. 10 Florida State Fairgrounds $45+

Rascal Flatts, Sheryl Crow

Sept. 12 Florida State Fairgrounds $40+

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♫ Alternative Rock ♫ Rock ♫ Blues Rock ♫ Country

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Coming soon to a theater near you“Love is Strange”

“If I Stay”

“When the Game Stands Tall”

“The Prince”

“The November Man”

“Canopy”

“Innocence”

“My Old Lady”

“Dolphin Tale 2”

Rated R

Rated PG-13

Rated PG

Rated R

Rated R

Rated PG-13

Rated PG-13

Rated PG-13

Rated PG

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Arts & Entertainment • 7August 2014

Compiled by PO’P E.V. PhillipsCompiled by PO’P E.V. Phillips

8 • Sports August 2014