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The student news site of Puyallup High School

The Viking Vanguard

The student news site of Puyallup High School

The Viking Vanguard

To the Class of 2020

Sydney Lewis, Viking Student Media // Published May 15, 2020

“Dear Class of 2020. This sucks. And even if you hated everything about high school. This still sucks. We lost our last sports seasons, our last choir, orchestra and band concerts. Our last...

Music students earn Solo and Ensemble recognition

Megan Jamora, Staff // Published April 1, 2020

At the end of February, many PHS students were victorious after winning multiple categories at the Valley Region Solo and Ensemble Contest.  Each year, hundreds of band and orchestra students compete...

District Policy

Christina Rhoades, Features Editor // Published March 3, 2020

What are the classroom rules set in place by the district?  Why are they there?  How does the staff and student body of PHS feel about them? At the district level, there are policies...

Temperature Changes Impact Learning

Temperature Changes Impact Learning

Christina Rhoades, Features Editor // Published February 20, 2020

A whoosh of humid air rushes through the open window.  The humming of the numerous fans fill the fifth period silence.  Sleepy eyes sprinkle the classroom. Lethargic movements become the...

The Addams Family Play Astonishes Audience

Paige Taylor, Staff // Published January 8, 2020

For this year's Puyallup High School musical was the classic Addams Family. The dates for the performances were Nov. 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23.  The original director of the musical is filled with...

PHS Rocks!

MJ Hampton, Staff // Published December 11, 2019

 PHS Rocks! is a science club that studies rocks, astronomy and geology. They meet in Portable 10 on the first Monday of every month and hopes to make some fun trips to places like the Ape Caves and...

School Board Elections

Alana Wood, Staff // Published October 31, 2019

 When the new school board is elected Nov.5, current president Chris Ihrig will serve out his last term.  Ihrig had three children in the district. He was a father doing the best...

Social Media and the Impact on Teens

Christina Rhoades, Features Editor // Published October 31, 2019

Just because it seems flawless online, doesn’t mean that it’s the whole story.  Perfect pictures don’t equal a perfect life. As the internet and social media become even more of a staple...

FCCLA Club

Valerie Fowler, Staff // Published October 1, 2019

FCCLA is a leadership and community service club advised by teacher Cassie Mueller that meets every Thursday in room 105 after school at 2:35 p.m.  “We find ways to help out in our community,...

Extreme Scream is one of the top classic favorite that challenges many peoples bravery with its extreme height and speed. The Washington State Fair took place from Aug. 30 to Sept. 22.

Washington State Fair continues to mark end of summer

Staff, Staff // Published September 23, 2019

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