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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

Mock Trial offers experiences outside of the norm

Ethan Barker, Opinion/A&E Editor // 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
Puyallup Food Bank Provides Resources

Puyallup Food Bank Provides Resources

Andrea Melnik and Addison Pyun // Published November 21, 2022

On a busy Saturday morning, volunteers, clients and vehicles travelled into, around and through the warehouse on Stewart Avenue in Puyallup. Trucks stopped by an opening garage door on the left side...

A testimony from a Puyallup Food Bank client, pictured on the Food Banks back wall.

The Puyallup Food Bank

Andrea Melnik, News Editor // Published November 21, 2022

Read the story about the Puyallup Food Bank here:

Donating Blood Saves Lives, Carries Throughout Life

Katelyn Ervin, Co-Chief // Published November 16, 2022

One of the many ways Puyallup High School gives back to the community is through the blood drive. The blood drive is set up through Health Occupation Students of America, or HOSA.   Eunseo...

Community Service Carries Importance

Laci Doman, Features Editor // Published November 16, 2022

As the end of the year approaches volunteering is at a peak. Career Specialist Shelley Jellison talks about what she does and how to acquire community service, which is a graduation requirement.  “I...

Seniors look at life after high school, college

Riley Newell, Editor and Chief // Published October 17, 2022

As the class of 2023 embarks on their last year of high school, they are set on figuring out what comes next in their lives.  Senior Jenis Fehling is set on attending New York University next year...

AP classes provide challenge, growth

Grant Huson and Katelyn Ervin // Published October 17, 2022

About 1.2 million high school students take AP (Advanced Placement) exams each year. But what is the appeal these tests, and their subsequent classes, have for so many students?  A team effort.  Assistant...

Outside Stress Influences Perceptions of the World

Outside Stress Influences Perceptions of the World

Valerie Fowler, Managing Editor // Published December 17, 2021
“So, being inclusive helps us all to live in a better and more beautiful world. And personally, I just believe that everyone deserves to be treated with kindness and dignity. Everyone deserves to live their truth, to live as the full expression of themselves with the only caveat being that you are not harming someone else,” Boyd said. “I think the more we learn in general, the better we collectively become.” 
Effects of School Stress on Students

Effects of School Stress on Students

Andrea Melnik, Staff // Published December 3, 2021
“I am a huge supporter of going to therapy. I do, once a week, and I think it's important for people to know that I do that, because they always look at me and they're like, ‘Oh, you're a counselor, why do you need therapy?’ I think everybody can benefit from therapy, [where you] learn certain tools that can help with your emotions; we don't always know how to deal with their emotions effectively, because it's not something that's just taught.” Wiest said. 
How to be an Ally

How to be an Ally

Katie Keller, Opinion Editor // Published November 17, 2021
People can identify in a plethora of ways, but many of these identities fall under the umbrella labeled as LGBTQ+. This community incorporates many people, all of whom have at least one thing in common: they differ from their peers, whether in terms of gender, sexuality or both. But no matter how a person identifies, they are still human.
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