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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

Students decorate hallways for hawks

Patrick Fairbanks, Chief // Published February 6, 2015

During both Winter Wishes and before the Seahawk won their playoff game, the south wing of the third floor has been decorated. “I was thinking about it over the weekend and talked with Mr. Hua at...

Spirited lights inspire

Lacey Rose, Staff // Published February 6, 2015

Students may have noticed a new addition to PHS during past month--the appearance of purple and gold lights on the front of the main building. Senior Jake Brown explains that the inspiration behind...

AP test changes

Lydia Johnson, Social Media Editor // Published February 6, 2015

Many students take AP classes to be able to test into receiving college credit early. This year, the tests for students in the AP United States History (also called APUSH) and AP Physics classes have been...

Fair booth works for compliance

Patrick Fairbanks, Chief // Published February 5, 2015

In the Puyallup area, the Washington State Fair and Washington State Spring Fair provides students with the opportunity for an annual and short-term job. There are several restrictions on minor labor...

Vacant flagpoles reimagined

Lydia Johnson, Social Media Editor // Published January 30, 2015

Across from the Thr3e coffeeshop and to the right of a large tree are some empty flagpoles that just stand up straight all day and display no flags. However this may change within the next year. ASB...

Third floor south side goes BeastMode with hallway for Super Bowl

Third floor south side goes ‘BeastMode’ with hallway for Super Bowl

Published January 30, 2015

Teachers and students on the south side of the third floor in the main building continue to add more decorations to their existing tribute to the Seahawks in Sunday's Super Bowl.

Teachers explain secrets to a strong semester

Lacey Rose, Staff // Published January 25, 2015

With the end of first semester quickly approaching, many students are finding that their grades need a little help. But soon after this realization, students become stuck. They do not know how to improve...

SAT and ACT information available

Olivia Wood, Staff // Published January 25, 2015

As many juniors and seniors prepare to take the SAT’s, there is a lot of information they need. Annette Burnett, the on-time graduation specialist, explains the best places to go for SAT preparation. “I...

Alumni share Advice

McKenna Cardwell, Staff // Published January 25, 2015

The concept of college can be as ominous as a black abyss of uncertainty. Most incoming freshmen would rather square up against a ferocious tiger than be forced to tackle the mountain of nightmares that...

Running Start offers college credit

Kyle Smith, Managing Editor // Published January 25, 2015

Running Start is a program offered to students in high school who want to get a head start on getting college credit. Students attending Running Start will receive nine high school and college credits...

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