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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

Campaign Connects Community

Reagan Jones, Opinion Editor // Published March 15, 2024

From a small hashtag to a full campaign with events and activities that help the community, Julie Door’s “Love my Puyallup” campaign has brought the people of Puyallup closer together and gives a...

Key Club Provides Key Services

Ethan Barker, ACE Editor // Published March 15, 2024

Throughout the year, you’ll probably notice events like the Food Drive or the upcoming Book Drive. Key Club, advised by English teacher Brody Howe, plays a large role in making these events happen.  “I...

Freshmen Share Hope for Upcoming Year

Grant Huson, Co-Chief // Published February 7, 2024

As the second semester comes to a halt, a fresh new start begins for all students across the district.   Freshman Allydiana Bays shares her experience in 9th grade and her hopes for high school and...

The Story Behind the Legacy

Maddy Weaver, Co-Chief // Published February 7, 2024

Hope. Noun: a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.   Verb: wanting something to happen or be the case.   Neither of these definitions provide a clear understanding...

Alumna Shares Struggle, Resilience

Katelyn Ervin, News and Features Editor // Published February 7, 2024

Alumna Victoria Cartwright often volunteers at local hospitals and elementary schools to educate and raise funds for childhood cancer, more specifically, medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer Cartwright...

Alumna Shares Perspective

Katelyn Ervin, News and Features Editor // Published December 20, 2023

Lauren Adler is a former Viking who graduated in 2007.   Now a Puyallup councilwoman-elect, Adler reflects on her time at Puyallup High School and shares a peak into life before social media was a...

Puyallup Traditions Change Over Time

Reagan Jones, Photo Editor // Published December 20, 2023

From the Alumni Assembly to Homecoming and the Lip Dub, PHS has many traditions that connect the students and community together. The one distinguishing feature is how these traditions have changed and...

An Introduction to Medical Field

Leia Waggoner, Staff // Published November 17, 2023

As many CTE courses do, students interested in the medical field have an opportunity to gain hands-on training through courses aligned to industry. At Puyallup High School, four classes teach students...

Auto Tech Fosters Passion

Maddy Weaver and Evan Gibbs // Published November 17, 2023

Since Henry Ford produced the first car, more commonly known then as the automobile, the complexity that lays under the shiny hood of cars has captivated the eyes and imaginations of adults and kids alike.  Auto...

A Gateway to Photography

Reagan Jones, Photo Editor // Published November 17, 2023

Photography, like other CTE courses, is a hands-on learning experience that prepares students for their future outside of high school. In this class students learn how to use cameras, photoshop, and rules...

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