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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

Teachers Reflect on 25 Years of Puyallup Culture

Autumn Pendleton, Ethan Barker, and Margo Hermann // Published December 20, 2024

Though time has passed, one thing remains true about education at Puyallup High School: Teachers have always been one of the biggest factors behind the student experience. Throughout their school career,...

Flipping Through the History of Cellphones

Dominic Haney, Staff // Published December 20, 2024

Mobile phones are a significant part of nearly every student’s life. The mobile use of phones has allowed planning, mass communication and having deep conversations all from massive distances that were...

Leading from the Helm: Principalship at Puyallup

Sienna Hanson, Editor in Chief // Published December 20, 2024

 Principals, from disciplining wayward students to managing day-to-day organization, have a lot on their plate. Over time, the job itself has barely changed, but the difficulties principals face have....

What Even Is… The SAT?

Sienna Hanson, Editor in Chief // Published October 11, 2024

The SAT is an opportunity for students everywhere to boost their transcript, earn scholarships and open up doors to future success.   Most students, however, tend to know little about the...

What Even Is… School Spirit?

Gloria Perez-Cruz, Clubs Editor // Published October 11, 2024

An explosive thrill of excitement could be heard from Sparks Stadium's student section, where the Homecoming game takes place. The drum line speeds up in tempo, beating throughout the entire stadium and...

What Even Is… A Senior Essay?

Margo Hermann, Digital Media Editor // Published October 11, 2024

You have made it all the way to senior year; you are counting down the days until you toss your mortarboard in the air as you are declared a graduate. You can practically feel the promise and uncertainty...

Puyallup Education Association Renegotiates Contracts

Ethan Barker, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Editor // Published September 6, 2024

Over the summer, teachers and five other employee groups worked on renegotiating their contract with the Puyallup School District. These negotiations happen every few years, and cover things like the working...

Road Closure Delayed To Nov. 4

Ethan Barker, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Editor // Published September 6, 2024

As part of the shutdown of the Library Science building, Seventh Street Northwest will close for a one-year pilot program Nov. 4.  The road was originally scheduled to close on the first day of...

Meet Some of the New Staff

Grant Huson, Editor in Chief // Published September 6, 2024

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