Henry B. Plant High School
{{Short description|Public high school in Tampa, Florida, United States}}
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{{Infobox school
| motto = Strength Through Unity
| image = Henry B. Plant High School, exterior and flagpole.jpg
| image_size = 200px
| caption = Henry B. Plant High School in January 2007
| established = 1927
| type = Public high school
| district = Hillsborough County Public Schools
| principal = Heather Holloway
| enrollment = 2,458 (2023-2024){{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=1200870&SchoolPageNum=14&ID=120087000999|title=Plant High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|access-date=December 8, 2024}}
| enrollment_as_of =
| grades = 9–12
| streetaddress = 2415 South Himes Avenue
| city = Tampa, Florida
| zipcode = 33629
| coordinates = {{coord|27|55|25|N|82|30|8|W|display=inline,title}}
| country = U.S.
| accreditation = Florida State Department of Education
| colors = {{color box|black}} {{color box|#C5B358}} Black and gold
| teamname = Panthers
| rivals = Thomas Richard Robinson High School
Hillsborough
Jesuit High School
| website = {{url|plant.mysdhc.org}}
}}
H.B. Plant High School is a public high school located in the neighborhood of South Tampa in Tampa, Florida, United States. It opened in 1927 between South Himes Avenue on the east and Dale Mabry Highway on the west. The school is named after railroad and hotel tycoon Henry B. Plant, who connected Tampa to the United States railroad system in 1884. The school mascot is the Panther, and its motto is "Strength Through Unity." Plant High School has an enrollment of more than 2,500 students.
Academics
U.S. News & World Report ranked Plant High School as the 36th-best high school in Florida and the 478th-best nationally in 2024.{{cite web |title=Plant High School in Tampa, FL - US News Best High Schools |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/florida/districts/hillsborough-county-public-schools/henry-b-plant-high-school-5065 |website=U.S. News & World Report |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160418013113/http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/florida/districts/hillsborough-county-public-schools/henry-b-plant-high-school-5065 |archive-date=2016-04-18 |url-status=live}} The school has twice been named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence (1990 and 1997).{{cite web|url=http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-02-09 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090326055622/http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf |archive-date=2009-03-26 }}
Music
The high school music program consists of musical theater, an orchestra, five chorale groups, two a cappella groups, a marching band, a wind ensemble, a symphonic band and a jazz band. The Marching Panther Band is a combination of all these groups and performs at all football games and various community events.
Athletics
Interscholastic sports at Plant are sanctioned by the FHSAA. The following sports are available. Those marked with an asterisk (
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- Baseball
- Basketball
- Girls 2021 state champions
- Cheerleading
- 2021 FHSAA Regional Runner Up, 2021 FHSAA third in the State Championship (Medium 2A Division)
- Crew
* - Cross country
- Girls state championships in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2010, 2011, 2018, and 2020{{Cite web|url=https://fhsaa.com/documents/2020/5/27/rec_gcc.pdf?id=113|title=Florida High School Athletic Association|website=fhsaa.com}}
- Flag football
- State Champions - 2017
- Football
- State Champions - 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2011{{cite web |url=http://www.fhsaa.org/sites/default/files/orig_uploads/records/rec_fb.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-03-26 |archive-date=2016-03-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233240/http://www.fhsaa.org/sites/default/files/orig_uploads/records/rec_fb.pdf |url-status=dead }}
- Golf
- State Champions - 2016
- Hockey
* - Lacrosse
- Sailing
* - Soccer 2023 FHSAA Regional runner-up, 2021&2022 FHSAA State runner-up
- Softball
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Girls Tennis - 2012, 2013 State Champions
- Track
- Volleyball (girls)
- State Champions - 1975, 1976, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2021, and 2023 {{cite web |url=http://www.fhsaa.org/sites/default/files/orig_uploads/records/rec_vbg.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-03-26 |archive-date=2014-07-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140707191846/http://www.fhsaa.org/sites/default/files/orig_uploads/records/rec_vbg.pdf |url-status=dead }}
- Wrestling
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JROTC / AFJROTC
The H. B. Plant High School AFJROTC, founded in 2005, is a 4-year; 2 semester program sponsored by the U.S. Air Force.
Notable alumni
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- Jake Woodford, MLB Pitcher
- Pete Alonso, MLB player for the New York Mets{{cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/hometeam/blog/baseball-plant-3b1b-pete-alonso-commits-florida/14062/|title=Florida high school sports - Baseball: Plant 3B/1B Pete Alonso commits to Florida|access-date=November 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207064449/http://www.tampabay.com/hometeam/blog/baseball-plant-3b1b-pete-alonso-commits-florida/14062/|archive-date=February 7, 2017|url-status=dead}}
- Trey Azagthoth, founder and guitarist of Morbid Angel
- Andrew Beck, NFL player for the Houston Texans
- Wade Boggs, Hall of Fame baseball player
- Lyrics Born, rapper and producer
- Jac Caglianone, baseball player{{cite web|url=https://florida.rivals.com/news/five-uf-commits-who-could-play-in-the-perfect-game-all-american-classic|title=Five UF commits who could play in the Perfect Game All-American Classic|first=Hector|last=Rodriguez|website=Rivals.com|date=July 21, 2020|access-date=March 15, 2023}}
- Orson Charles, NFL tight end for the Cleveland Browns{{cite web |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/orsoncharles/2533047/profile |title=Orson Charles, TE for the Cincinnati Bengals |publisher=National Football League |work=www.NFL.com}}
- John R. Culbreath, politician{{Cite web|url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tallahassee/name/john-culbreath-obituary?id=18111803|title=John R. Culbreath Obituary (1926-2013)|work=Tallahassee Democrat|date=June 29, 2013|access-date=July 25, 2022}}
- Samuel T. Durrance, astronaut {{Cite web|url= https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1991/04/09/in-a-far-different-galaxy-from-1961/|title= In a far different galaxy from 1961|work=Tampa Bay Times|date=April 9, 1991|access-date=May 6, 2023}}
- Sandra Freedman, 55th Mayor of Tampa, FloridaHillsborough County - Women’s Hall of Fame
- Gallagher, comedian
- Sam Gibbons, US congressman
- Geoffrey Giuliano, author and actor best known for Squid Game{{Cite web |last=Guzzo |first=Paul |title='Squid Game' actor got his start on Tampa stages |url=https://www.tampabay.com/life-culture/arts/movies/2021/12/02/squid-game-actor-got-his-start-on-tampa-stages/ |access-date=2025-01-12 |website=Tampa Bay Times |language=en}}
- Mychal Givens, MLB player for the Baltimore Orioles{{cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/minors/former-plant-standout-givens-makes-his-pitch-for-the-big-leagues/2165234/|title=Former Plant standout Givens makes his pitch for the big leagues|work=Tampa Bay Times|access-date=November 19, 2014}}
- Tucker Gleason, quarterback for the Toledo Rockets{{cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/high-schools/2019/12/19/plant-quarterback-tucker-gleason-welcomes-the-competition-at-georgia-tech/|title=Plant quarterback Tucker Gleason welcomes the competition at Georgia Tech|website=Tampa Bay Times|first=Bob|last=Putnam|date=December 18, 2019|access-date=September 11, 2023}}
- Ruth Hall, actress{{cite news |title=Wins Recognition |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/23329430/ruth_hall/ |work=The Tampa Times |date=December 8, 1932 |location=Florida, Tampa |page=9|via = Newspapers.com|access-date = August 31, 2018}} {{Open access}}
- Richard King, four-time Academy Award winner for Best Sound Editing
- Lane Lindell, represented America in Miss World 2008
- Bobby Lord, country musician
- Robert Marve, former CFL quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Jordan McCloud, quarterback for the James Madison Dukes{{cite web |last1=Media |first1=Field Level |title=Transfer roundup: Quarterbacks starting to fill up portal |url=https://www.henryherald.com/fieldlevel/transfer-roundup-quarterbacks-starting-to-fill-up-portal/article_acb64160-a89b-5509-952c-ef6018d250c2.html |website=Henry Herald |language=en |date=2 December 2023}}
- Micah McFadden, NFL linebacker
- Aaron Murray, NFL quarterback{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/aaron%20-murray?id=2543587 |title=Aaron Murray Stats, News and Video - QB |work=NFL.com |date= |accessdate=2022-05-19}}
- Eric Patterson, NFL cornerback{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/player/ericpatterson/2553677/profile|title = Eric Patterson Stats, News and Video - CB|website = NFL.com}}
- Whop Philyor, former American football wide receiver{{cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/footballpreps/plant-wide-receivercornerback-deangelo-philyor-is-more-predator-than-prey/2294575/|title=Plant wide receiver/cornerback Whop Philyor is more predator than prey|work=Tampa Bay Times|date=September 21, 2016|access-date=November 24, 2020}}
- Will Putnam, NFL center{{cite web|url=https://www.channel1450.com/2017/03/30/will-putnam-discusses-reasons-for-transferring-to-plant-high-school-4-star-ol-offers-recruiting-update/|title=Will Putnam Discusses Reasons For Transferring To Plant High School; 4 Star OL Offers Recruiting Update|website=channel1450.com|date=March 30, 2017|access-date=September 20, 2024}}
- Connor Scott, baseball player for the Milwaukee Brewers organization{{cite news |last1=Page |first1=Rodney |title=Draft journal: Connor Scott the next first-rounder for Plant? |url=http://www.tbo.com/sports/high-schools/2018/06/02/draft-journal-connor-scott-the-next-first-rounder-for-plant/ |access-date=2019-12-24 |work=The Tampa Tribune |date=2 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180609182009/http://tbo.com/sports/high-schools/2018/06/02/draft-journal-connor-scott-the-next-first-rounder-for-plant/ |archive-date=June 9, 2018 |url-status=dead }}
- Stephen Stills, member of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young musical group
- Kyle Tucker, baseball player for the Houston Astros
- Preston Tucker, former MLB player, currently playing in Korea{{cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/college/former-plant-high-baseball-star-preston-tucker-returns-for-one-more-season/1215726/|title = Former Plant High baseball star Preston Tucker returns for one more season with Florida Gators}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/12/preston-tucker-tigers-david-buchanan-lions-kbo.html|title=KBO Signings: Tucker, Buchanan|date=9 December 2020 }}
- Dreama Walker, actress known for her role in Gossip Girl
- Christian Watson, NFL wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers
- Mazzi Wilkins, NFL player for the Baltimore Ravens
- Mike Williams, former NFL wide receiver{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WillMi03.htm|title=Mike Williams Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}
- James Wilder, Jr., NFL and CFL running back for the Toronto Argonauts
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References
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External links
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- [http://Plant.Mysdhc.org/ Henry B. Plant High School]
- [http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/ School District of Hillsborough County]
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Category:Educational institutions established in 1926
Category:High schools in Tampa, Florida