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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

Crosswalk improved

Lacey Rose, Staff // Published February 19, 2015

At the intersection of West Pioneer and Seventh Ave S.W., there has been a recent addition of flashing beacons on the pre-existing crosswalk signs. The Facilities Planning Director of the Puyallup...

The new spotlight at the intersection of Fifth Street and Seventh Avenue was placed to reduce traffic and promote pedestrian and driver safety.

Traffic signal built near Sparks Deli

Rebekah Edgbert, Staff // Published February 19, 2015

In attempts to create a safer driving environment for the community of Puyallup, the City of Puyallup has introduced a new street light at the intersection of Fifth Street and Seventh Avenue accompanied...

Swing dancing provides unique alternative

Christina Nelson, Staff // Published February 19, 2015

Swing dancing has become a popular past time for many Puyallup students. Originally gaining its popularity in the 1920s, swing dancing has continued to act as a positive hobby for many people even...

Rules influence store profits

Published February 19, 2015

New USDA regulations regarding the nutritional value of the food and beverages served at schools took effect in August. The regulations called for changes within the student store and the espresso bar. DECA...

Smarter Balance test explained

Kyle Thomas, Staff // Published February 6, 2015

With the start of the New Year, juniors will be tasked with participating in a practice of the new Smarter Balance Test (SBA). During End of Course testing Jan. 21 and 23, juniors will be assigned to...

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...

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