The student news site of Puyallup High School

The Viking Vanguard

The student news site of Puyallup High School

The Viking Vanguard

The student news site of Puyallup High School

The Viking Vanguard

Motorsports Club to Host Car Show
Published May 9, 2023

Decision Day Information Requested
Published April 27, 2023
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Musician Follows in Pop Icon’s Footsteps

Published April 13, 2023

As pop icon Taylor Swift makes her way across the world on her anticipated Eras Tour, singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams, an up-and-coming pop artist, is set to open 30 of the sold-out shows.

Downtown Restaurant Deserves Recognition

Published April 13, 2023

West Pioneer Grill is a delicious restaurant that takes brunch to the next level with their delicious varieties of food, quick and efficient customer service and their interesting takes on certain popular foods.  

Last of Us Offers Emotional and Dark Storytelling

Last of Us Offers Emotional and Dark Storytelling

Published April 3, 2023

The story is truly driven by the characters and not the other way around. Each decision, plotline and line of dialogue crafts the story, as opposed to some movies where the people are awkwardly molded to fit the plot.

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Track Athletes Compete at the Freshman Invitational in Centralia
Athletes Strive to Achieve Victory

Athletes Strive to Achieve Victory

Published April 13, 2023

Staff Find Success After Athletics

Published April 13, 2023

When injury and health get in the way of athletic dreams, it can be hard for a student athlete to cope with the loss of what they worked so hard to achieve. In the cases of two Puyallup School District employees, they had to come to terms with this change and find a new passion in life: supporting students and coaching. 

Social Media Brings New Opportunities for Athletes

Published April 13, 2023

In the days of social media, it’s significantly easier for athletes to reach out to college coaches and be reached out to by coaches regarding college recruitment. Before, a coach had to go and watch a student play to see how they perform, now all that is needed is the click of a button. 

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Mrs. Turners offers car cruise-ins every Friday. Photo by Isaac Avary.
Hometown Café Continues Legacy
Published May 3, 2023
Kim Root (left) and Maggie Wall (right) share a moment together. Wall was an integral part of the Business and Marketing program at Puyallup High School. Photo courtesy of Jennifer West and Marlys Black.
Puyallup Teacher Leaves Legacy
Published April 7, 2023
Shop Owner Shares Gratitude
Shop Owner Shares Gratitude
Published March 6, 2023
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Friendship Formed at Puyallup High School

Mock Trial offers experiences outside of the norm

Published December 16, 2022

Standing apart from the usual slate of clubs such as Chess Club or Drama Club, Mock Trial offered a unique experience

Alumni remember high school, offer advice

Published May 6, 2021

Musical influences remain center stage for alumnus

Published May 6, 2021

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