The Viking Vanguard

Top 20 Seniors Provide Insight

Reagan Jones, Dylan Sandstrom, and Grant Huson // Published June 7, 2024

Teacher Secretly Spreads Joy

Anneliese Anderson-Caffee and Maddy Weaver // Published June 7, 2024

It all started when AP art teacher Dorrie Coleman came up with the idea to see if she could be sneaky, but not in a devious way. She wanted to get people to look forward to something, give them another...

PHS Music Represents at State

Dylan Sandstrom, Web Editor // Published June 7, 2024

Band, Orchestra and Choir programs had many students compete on the April 26-27, for the WIAA/WMEA State Solo and Ensemble Contest for musicians at Ellensburg. Among the students that competed,...

Life is a Highway–Homecoming 2023 photos

Published June 7, 2024

Halo Cosplay Group Brings Games to Life

Ethan Barker, ACE Editor // Published May 6, 2024

For many, the iconic silhouette of the Mjolnir armor from the Halo games is something that can only exist within the confines of the Xbox. After all, the games are set 500 years into the future. Despite...

Food Truck Course Brings Flavor

Ethan Barker, ACE Editor // Published May 3, 2024

Years ago, when she was the District Career and Technical Education Director, Maija Delaquin had the idea for a new course. The goal of the new course would be to tie together the agriculture or farming...

Juniors: What to Know Before Your Senior Year

Maddy Weaver, Co-Editor // Published May 3, 2024

Juniors, senior year is rolling around the corner, and it's rolling faster than some may realize. With that in mind, nobody ever wants to be left in the dark on valuable information, so here are some things...

Seniors: A Final Checklist for Graduation

Sienna Hanson, Sports Editor // Published May 3, 2024

Often times, senior year is filled with Xello lessons, transcripts, career exploration and decision-making skills. A number of school experts share their advice for pairing a successful graduation with...

Sophomores: Financial Literacy Joins Courseload

Dylan Sandstrom, Web Editor // Published May 3, 2024

A new graduation requirement impacting the Class of 2026 and beyond begins to affect course scheduling starting next school year. A semester-long Financial Literacy course is open to juniors and seniors...

Ice Cream Shop Makes Debut

Ethan Barker, ACE Editor // Published May 3, 2024

Only a five-minute walk from Pioneer Park and 10 minutes from the school, students have a brand-new ice cream place to visit on hot days after school and during the summer. Lick Homemade...