Walden Lake Elementary School’s annual kickball tournament ended on May 30, with as thrilling a finish as they come. Mrs. Hardin’s class, the Orange team, came back from an early 5-0 deficit against the pink team to force extra innings – thanks to a three-run effort in the bottom of the fourth inning, tying the […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Unity in the Community Golf Tournament
On Friday, May 30, Unity in the Community hosted its annual golf tournament at Bloomingdale Golfers Club. Golfers were ready to go as the sun rose into the sky, scarfing down free treats for breakfast and hitting the putting greens to work on their short games. As always, all proceeds went to benefit various organizations […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Springhead reading carnival
It pays to read. Students at Springhead Elementary were given a fun day full of carnival activities if they met their individual reading goals throughout the year. The more goals they met, the longer they got to play games, bounce around on a caterpillar slide, drink lemonade and hula hoop in a black light music room.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Lincoln Evening of Expression
The students at Lincoln Elementary Magnet School put on quite the show for their family and friends on Thursday, May 29. In the multipurpose room, young musicians performed ensembles on stage with their violins, guitars, drums and keyboards. A choir also sang. In the media center, original art decorated the walls in a gallery.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Turkey Creek Olympic Day
To encourage physical fitness, Turkey Creek Middle School held its annual Olympic Day on Wednesday, May 21. Events included basketball, archery, running, long jump and more.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Trapnell Water Day
Trapnell Elementary students got wet and wild during a school-hosted water day. There were three water slides for the students to celebrate the end of the school year.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Ceremony 2014
Plant City remembered its fallen heroes during the annual East Hillsborough County Memorial Day Ceremony May 26, at the American Legion Post #26. The ceremony included a memorial prayer from Chaplain Daniel Middlebrooks. The Plant City High School ROTC Color Guard posted the colors, and Cub Scout Pack 5 led the Pledge of Allegiance. The […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: PCHS Senior Splash Day
The members of Plant City High School’s Class of 2014 took a little time to cool off May 22, during their Senior Splash Day. During the event, the students enjoyed slip-slidin’ away on water slides, targeting one another with water guns and balloons and enjoying sometime in the beautiful sunshine.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Knights Elementary Multicultural Arts Gala
Knights Elementary School students took the stage May 22, for the school’s first Multicultural Arts Gala. Students in all grades presented art projects and music performances. Guests also enjoyed creating art projects and refreshments.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Mud Titan II
Mud Titan returned to Plant City on Saturday morning, this time moving to an area north of Knights Griffin Road. The obstacle-filled 5k remained just as challenging as ever, boasting a burning “Hades Hop,” live electric wires, barbed wire, water pits and more to appease thrill-seeking runners. Mud Titan II was open to runners aged […]
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