Strawberry Crest got ready for Homecoming on Friday night, introducing the court candidates to those in the stands. The candidates for Homecoming Queen were paraded around in Chevrolet Corvettes, old and new, before each person on the ballot got to make their way across the middle of the football field. Students in the audience, covered […]
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PHOTOS: Durant 27, Strawberry Crest 14
Strawberry Crest came to play on Homecoming eve, and the Chargers showed that they’re becoming a different team now. Their only problem? Durant was better that night, picking up a 27-14 win in Dover. The Cougars have had a habit of winning games in which they score on their opening drive, and Friday night was […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: SCHS Spirit Week 2015
Staff Intern Jose Lozoya contributed photos to this gallery. Spirits were high from Monday, Oct. 5, through Friday, Oct. 9, at Strawberry Crest High School. Students dressed up each day of the week in preparation for the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, Oct. 10. Spirit days included Generations Day on Thursday, Oct. 8 and School Spirit […]
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This was exotic longhair Biscuit when he was 6 months old. Now “Bisky” is 10 months old and loves car rides and people. He wakes his pet parents, Clint and Tonya Halvorsrod, up each morning with purrs and kisses. Turkey Creek Animal Hospital and Animal Wellness Center have partnered to present a weekly Cutest Critter […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Julia McConnell
Jayde McConnell attended the first Buddy Bowl at the end of the summer with the Plant City Dolphins. Go PCD! Photographer Julia McConnell wins a free car wash from Octopus Car Wash. She can claim the wash with an ID at Octopus Car Wash, 1503 S. Collins St. Do you have a picture that […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Jackson Elementary School Family Night
Students weren’t the only ones in the classrooms on Thursday, Oct. 8. Beginning at 4:30 p.m., Jackson Elementary students and parents took part in the school’s Family Night. Parents were able to meet teachers, and also learned about school curriculum and how to assist children with homework. Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com
Continue Reading2015 Gridiron Report: Week 7
The Plant City Times & Observer brings you another installment of our 2015 weekly podcast, the Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2015 season. Sports Editor Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game of […]
Continue ReadingRedskins don pink for breast cancer awareness
On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Antioch Redskins hosted the Turkey Creek Trojans to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month. Though there are plenty of pink accessories on football fields across the country, the Redskins’ Varsity team wanted to take it a step further. After the junior varsity game, in which the Trojans got a 20-0 […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: SCHS Calendar Girl 2016
Evening gowns and dazzling smiles were center stage on Saturday, Oct. 3, for Strawberry Crest High School’s 2016 Calendar Girl. Thirty-nine girls competed, and 20 finalists were selected before the 13 calendar girls were announced. The 2016 Cover Girl is Samantha Maguire. Cassidy Coburn was also top in sales. CONTESTANTS: Cassidy Coburn Sydney Szczesniakowski Kailey […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: PCHS 2016 Calendar Girl
Ashtyn Steele got some of the loudest cheers in the Plant City High auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 3, and for good reason. At the end of the night, Steele was crowned Cover Girl for the 2016 PCHS calendar. Steele and 12 of her classmates were selected to grace the cover and inside pages of the […]
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