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PEP O PLANT
H.B. Plant High School • 2415 South Himes Avenue, Tampa, Florida, 33629 August 19, 2014 • Volume 88 • Issue 1
Get active: six upcoming school events Page 2
Meet Plant High’s newest faculty members Page 4 & 5
Check out concerts and movies coming soon to Tampa Page 7
Photo by PO’P Haley Babbitt
August 2014
2 • News
Important Upcoming Events
Senior Colle ge Night 8/25 3:00 p.m .- 5:00 p.m. and 8/26 6:30 p.m .-8:30 p.m. R Fall Sports Pep 12 Sept.
owl Panther Pr Oct. 1
2014-2015 Lunches First Lunch - English & Foriegn Language Second Lunch - Math & Science Third Lunch - Social Studies, Music, Art, Business, Physical Education, ESE
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Gold Card Lunche Sept. 5
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Drama Play Auditions Sept. 22 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m . and Sept. 23 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m .
Homecoming Tick et Sales During Lunc hes Sept. 29 through Oct. 3
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August 2014
Features • 3
Students, counselors share tips for incoming freshmen
Compiled by PO’P Melissa Jassir; photo by PO’P Ysabella Canto
August 2014
4 • Centerspread
PLANT WELCOMES NEW Teaches: Drama Favorite Restaurant: TGIFridays Used to live in: Chicago Taught for: Ten years Attended: University of Illinois; majored in theater Favorite teacher: Mike Riley, taught English and was very inspirational First job: At a flower shop Outside of school: on a thespian board and committee
DANIEL FRANKE
“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
Teaches: JROTC and Aerospace Grew up in: Memphis, Tennessee Favorite teacher: John McLaughlan, a retired Marine Corps Major, taught economics and had students think about and discuss beauty and justice Enjoys: flying planes, traveling, fishing, kayaking and hiking Attended: University of Memphis; majored in Human Resource Favorite class project: on the meaning of life; the class conclusion was the evolution of the human species to the next stepping-off point Has visited: every continent except Antarctica Served in the Air Force for: 24 years Fun fact: Was a football fan of Plant High School, then had daughters who attended. Goal: Wants to be a “thought-provoking” teacher
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MITTIE GREENE Teaches: English as a Second Language Used to teach: French Taught for: five years Lived in: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Attended: University of Pittsburgh and Temple University Enjoys: Eating and sleeping Favorite teacher: Ms. Whineburg, taught AP Art History and made students feel comfortable and was very sweet
JASMINA IRIZARRY
Teaches: AP Economics Taught for: three years Pets: two dogs Enjoys: going to the park with her dogs and doing crossfit Favorite 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
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LAUREN shopp Shops OTERO Laude STEFANIE ESPINOSA Teaches: Sociology In her free time: Teaches dance classes (pre-dance, ballet, and jazz) Favorite restaurant: Sushi Alive Attended: University of South Florida; majored in Social Science Taught for: 20 years Volunteers with: Special Olympics Fun fact: Cheered for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Tampa Bay Lightning
August 2014
Centerspread • 5
W FACES
YOHANIS CARRERA
hes: AP World History and World History Honors orite thing: When she went to a Beyonce concert nded: Flagler College and University of South ida oys: Cooking and reading orite author: Doris Kerns Goodwin fact: She is a Tampa Bay Rays season t owner
Teaches: AP Literature and & Composition and Spanish 3 Attended: University of Havana and University of Tampa Enjoys: Traveling, reading, going to the beach and learning Grew up in: Costa Rica Taught for: Nive years Languages: Spanish and English Sponsors: National Honor Society Goal: Wants Spanish students to take a National Spanish Exam
SAMANTHA BENNETT
Position: Assistant Principal for Administration Came from: Leto High School Used to teach: Business Attended: University of South Florida and Nova Southeastern University; majored in Business Education and Leadership Enjoys: Fishing and ping s at: Sawgrass Mills in Ft. erdale
BRIAN DELL
ERIN MELLNICK
Teaches: Band Instrument(s): Percussion Grew up in: Massachusetts Attended: Florida State University for undergrad and Louisiana State University for masters; majored in music Taught for: 15 years Enjoys: Fantasy sports and traveling Recently traveled to: Maine for the first time Favorite teams: Florida State University, the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Bruins Last taught at: Gaither High School Goal: Wants to get more involved with Coleman and Wilson Middle School’s bands
Position Assistant Principal of Student Affairs for A-GN Past jobs: Soccer coach and teacher Last taught at: Leto High School Taught for: Eight years Attended: University of South Florida and St. Leo’s University; majored in Exercise Science and Leadership Sport(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
“I’d rather be learning, like you.” – Yohanis Carrera, English teacher
GREG MAU-
Teaches: AP European History and Philosophy Grew up in: New Orleans, Louisiana Last taught at: Jesuit High School Taught for: 23 years Enjoys: Running marathon; wants to run 50 before he turns 50 (has run 47) Favorite marathons: Philadelphia and Boston Best recent meal: The Refinery
SHAWN ABBOTT Teaches: World History Taught for: 11 years Attended: St. Leo’s University; majored in Political Science and Business High School: Attended Plant High School Favorite teacher: Ms. Walker, taught AP English Literature & Composition and was passionate and motherly Sports: Played college softball on a scholarship Favorite Restaurants: Macaroni Grill, Spaghetti Warehouse, Four Rivers Fun fact: Used to collect Hot Wheels cars and had approximately 20,000 Picture not available
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
August 2014
6 • Opinions
Pep O’ Plant announces staff policies Mission: 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
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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 mugshot 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 information, email pepoplantnews@gmail.com. Advertisements which promote services or products that are illegal or harmful for anyone younger than 18 will not be considered. The editorial board has final approval over advertisement content and design.
Robby Killette, Online Editor-In-Chief
Jessica Jagodzinski, Print Editor-In-Chief
Bennett Taylor, Opinions Editor
Meg Barrett, Centerspread Editor
Helen Kahassai, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Morgan Robinson, Online Content Editor
Katie Whitson, News Editor
E.V. Phillips, Sports Editor
Melissa Jassir, Features Editor
Haley Babbit, Photography Editor
Allison Figueroa, Public Relations
Matty Blydenburgh, Business Manager
Emalee Herrera, Photographer
Henry Jetmundsen, Webmaster
Emily Griewe, Copy Editor
See staff bios at pepoplant.com Rachael Ferreri, Staff Writer
Katie Chae, Staff Writer
Ysabella Canto, Staff Writer
LaNae Fluellen, Staff Writer
*Not Pictured Staff Writers: Allyssa Ashmeade, Haley Billig, Nikki Lund
August 2014
Arts & Entertainment • 7
Coming soon to a theater near you Rated R
Aug. 21
Rated PG-13
Aug. 21
Rated PG
Aug. 21
“The Prince”
Rated R
Aug. 21
“The November Man”
Rated R
Aug. 26
“Canopy”
Rated PG-13
Aug. 28
“Innocence”
Rated PG-13
Aug. 28
“My Old Lady”
Rated PG-13
Sept. 9
Rated PG
Sept. 11
“Love is Strange” “If I Stay” “When the Game Stands Tall”
“Dolphin Tale 2”
September Concerts ♫
Alternative Rock
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Rock
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Blues Rock
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Country
Artist
Date
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Kings of Leon, Young the Giant 3 Doors Down
Sept. 5
Florida State Fairgrounds
$40+
Sept. 5
Seminole Hard Rock Cafe
$66+
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Fitz & The Tantrums ZZ Top, Jeff Beck
Sept. 10 Sept. 10
Florida State Fairgrounds
$45+
Rascal Flatts, Sheryl Crow
Sept. 12
Florida State Fairgrounds
$40+
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Venue
USF Sun Dome
Price
$35+
Hashtag concert photos with #POPshows to be featured in the next issue of the Pep O’ Plant
8 • Sports
August 2014
Compiled by PO’P E.V. Phillips