Nine Plant City High students were recently honored by the Plant City Optimist Club for their achievements in the 2015-16 school year.
At the Monday, Nov. 16 Youth Appreciation Ceremony, around 70 guests watched as Luke Whitmore, Jaquasious Dasher, Markese Hargrove, Latoya McIntyre,
Calaydria Callins, Deanna Rodriguez, Chase Lott, Olivia Brosky and Nicholas Coker were honored for their accomplishments. Whitmore earned a sportsmanship award for his efforts in helping an injured cross country runner finish the race at the recent FHSAA state championship; the other eight students received honors for their work in community service, in the classroom and on the playing field.
The Optimist Club finished the banquet by making a donation to the upcoming PCHS Senior Awards Banquet.