The Viking Vanguard, Volume 104, Issue Nine, 2016

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E DI TOR-I N- C H I E F...........................K Y L E SM I T H PRINT EDITOR................................SUZY STONE WEBSITE EDITOR...........................JAXON OWENS MULTIMEDIA EDITOR...................BAILEE DOMAN STA F F...........................................JA K E A L L E N .............................................SIERRA BARROW .............................................JESSICA CARLOS ..........................................REBEKAH EDGBERT ...............................................EMMA HODGES .........................................GABRIELLE JAMOR A ................................................SHAYLA JONES ...............................................HALEY KEIZUR .............................................PUALANI KNAPP ...........................................KINDAL MOELLER ..........................................KEIONNA NEWTON .................................................DAV I D ORON A ..............................................GWEN ROBERTS .....................................................JEN SETHE ............................................SIMONE STAPLEY ...........................................BRANDON SUPNET .............................................JACKSON WHITE ADVISER.............................SANDRA COYER, MJE EDITORIAL POLICY:

The Viking Vanguard operates as a limited forum.

The Viking Vanguard’s duty is to expand student perspectives, maintain community relations and act as a student publication advocating voice. Besides providing an opportunity for the exchange of viewpoints, The Viking Vanguard serves as an academic tool by which students can voice opinions as well as highlight issues facing today’s students.

The year is coming to a close; soon the seniors will have their final day of school. With the end of the year in sight, The Viking Vanguard examines the goals that were set for this year. As a publication we have overcome many trials, challenges and setbacks.

Our first goal was to become better known in the community and in the school. To this end we have tried various strategies including distributing during advisories and increasing our social media and internet presence. While we feel as though we could have done better in this area, we have made some decent progress in this area simply because we have attempted new and different ways to increase our presence and now know what works well and what does not.

This year we continued updating and improving our website. So much improvement was made between last year and this year that we won an award for it. The one downfall of our

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website is the lack of having consistent news organizations by maintaining and frequent updates, particularly very organized and clean page layouts. in the area of sports scores. This is This professional appearance allows the one area that truly needs to be for easier access to the information improved significantly in the next year provided within the stories and so that The Viking Vanguard can bring infographics. Additionally, we have the news to its readers more efficiently striven to present both sides of every issue and topic discussed within the and quickly.

We have continued to include more paper. This has allowed us to remain unbiased in and more student input into the paper in the past “This year The Viking everything that we have done. year. Various polls, features This year The and guest columns have Vanguard overcame many been included in the past challenges and yet many Viking Vanguard overcame many year as a way to encourage student involvement. more challenges inevitably challenges and many more This goal has really rest upon the horizon.” yet challenges improved the connection inevitably rest between the paper and the upon the horizon. community it serves.

OUR VIEW Considering This year we had the the amount of goal of maintaining a professional appearance for the paper. improvement and dedication present We feel as though we accomplished within this publications staff, these this goal. We have continued to keep challenges will be met and overcome our paper in the traditional style of just as we did this year.

LETTER POLICY:

The Viking Vanguard accepts unsolicited copy from businesses. Only signed and dated letters with addresses and phone numbers from community members or grade level from students will be accepted. Letters must be limited to 350 words and will be published as space is available. The staff reserves the right to edit any letter without changing its content. All letters are the sole opinion of the writer and do not necessarily represent the opinion of The Viking Vanguard staff. Letters to the Editor may be submitted by E-Mailing them to thevikingvanguard@gmail.com or mailing them to The Viking Vanguard c/o Puyallup High School.

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CORRECTIONS:

*On page one, in the story “Thr3E closure raises questions,” “Zac Brendle” was spelled incorrectly *On page four, in Yadda Yadaa “traveling” was spelled incorrectly *On page four, in the story “Runner reflects on racing,” “breath” was spelled incorrectly *On page nine, in the story “Spring sports closing it out” “their” is spelled incorrectly *On page nine, in the story “Spring sports closing it out,” Miranda Gooler is a junior *On page nine, in the story “Spring sports closing it out,” “single team” instead of single *On page nine, in the story “Spring sports closing it out,” “regionals” is repeated twice *Also, Jaxon Owens is missing a photo credit *On page ten, in the story “Coaches share experience; passion, love of game,” “personnel” was spelled incorrectly *On page twelve, in the story “Go retro with your Nintendo: Video game review,” “country” was spelled incorrectly *On page twelve, “Go retro with your Nintendo: Video game review,” in the story Jaidyn Wilkes created the graphic *On page twelve, the story “Wander around these nearby places this summer,” was written by Clare Brown

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Vanguard expresses thanks The Viking Vanguard would like to thank: The Class of 2016, for striving for excellence in every aspect of your high school career. We thank you for your participation with various interviews, feedback and readership. We wish you the best on your future endeavors.

Brian Fox and the rest of the district communications department, for the connection (no pun intended) between district media and student media. Your belief in the content we produce has strengthened our confidence in journalism.

Richard Fazakerley and the rest of the Pacific Publishing Company, for not only turning our hours of hard work into a tangible paper but for being there for any questions or concerns we have.

Dave Sunich, for being kind, helpful and understanding during various interviews and prior review meetings. We thank you for your willing cooperation during your first year as a Puyallup Viking.

Maija Thiel, for being the admin that has been with the paper the longest. Although we will miss your charisma and compassion to the students and the paper, we wish you all the best becoming the director of career and technical education.

Advertisers, for their generosity in keeping our paper running. We would (literally) not be able to reach our full potential as a news network without you.

Robert Barrow, for the extremely generous donation to our publication and for allowing us to print our final issue in full color. The Viking Vanguard thanks you for the opportunity you provided for us.

Interviewees, for being gracious enough to spend some of your time to have your story heard, share insight on a topic you are passionate about and strengthening the authenticity of our paper. The stories we write would not

exist without you. Your voice matters, whether you are a student, teacher, guest columnist or community member.

Friends and family, for being our assistance when we are stressed, bringing copious amounts of food when we stay late into the night and for being our biggest fans. We appreciate you letting us sacrifice our time to work on something we love.

Brian Coyer, for allowing us to have your wife for our long deadlines, different state/national conventions and for letting us pester her on her phone (but not past 9 p.m.)

Sophomore Journalism Students (SOJO’s), for being so enthusiastic about journalism. The current staffers have no worries with the future of our publication if you are continuing your excellent work. Thank you for letting us mentor you.

Freelancers, for dedicating so much of your time to writing stories, page layout and being very involved with student media. Even though you are not in a student media class, your presence, work and determination does not go unrecognized.

The Viking Vanguard staff, for becoming a second family. The long nights, hard moments, tears, laughter and encouragement have been essential to our success as a paper. The environment we have created is welcoming to anyone that wants to explore journalism while having fun.

Sandra Coyer, for being our adviser. Your ability to encourage and push us past our comfort zone helps us become professional journalists. You allow us to think big and cover the topics that students need to know, want to know and should know with the utmost journalistic credibility. You do all of this and more, while also being our backbone, our shoulder to cry on, our biggest cheerleader.

Simply put, thank you for being who you are, loving our paper and loving us.

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2016 SENIOR GIFT DISCUSSED

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t the end of every year, the senior class donates their remaining funds towards a gift that will be left for the following years.

The senior class officers decide what the gift will be, however this decision will not be made or put into effect until the summer when all funds have been counted.

Senior Class President Brandon Sujka explains what he wants to see in a senior gift.

“Something that we would hope for is something that would be easily remembered, something that the class of 2016 would be proud to be remembered for. You see senior gifts all the time throughout the school whether it is the flags or the benches donated. It is [done] just so that you are not forgotten,” Sujka said.

Senior Class Treasurer Gabby Gallucci describes one potential gift ideas that have been talked about.

“So far if we have enough money we would like to get a whole new speaker system for the gym, if not we are thinking about doing a new class fight song to up in the gym or in the front of the school. If that does not work we are thinking about putting up a new TV in the cafeteria. It is all determined by how much money we have in the end,” Gallucci said.

Gallucci elaborates on why she feels like Some additional ideas for the gift include decorative flags, according to Senior Class replacing the sound system in the gym would make a good senior gift.

Vice President Riley Voss.

“I know that since my sophomore year “It is hard to really think about ideas quite yet just because we do not really we have really struggled with being able to know how much money we have until hear and it has been this continuous thing of, ‘Oh the sophomores after prom and everything hear, they do is done. A while back I “So far if we have enough cannot not feel included.’ And know we said something about wanting to do a new money we would like to at Puyallup our biggest thing is trying to include sound system in the gym that would [cost] a lot, so get a whole new speaker everyone, especially in that would only [happen] system for the gym...” assemblies when we are trying to pump up the if end up making a lot spirit and get everyone of money. We have also GABBY GALLUCCI involved. It is just a big talked about doing flags CLASS TREASURER part if they can actually around the school; Curtis hear what is going on,” High School has some around their campus that look kind of Gallucci said.

Alternatively, a gift that had some cool and decorative and we liked those,” aesthetic value would leave a more visible Voss said.

Previous senior classes have wanted mark on the school, according to Voss.

“We kind of wanted something that was to replace the old gym sound system, more visible; we wanted to leave our mark according to Gallucci.

“Last year I know they were also trying on the school it is cool to get something to do the speakers one too. That one has like a sound system but nobody would been going on for a couple years now. We really attribute that to the class of 2016,” are waiting until we can finally put that Voss said. “So we wanted something one in action but we also had the idea this that people would notice with their eyes year that we could donate money towards and it was a cheaper option as well. We it and split it with the class of 2017 as thought that would be cool if we could just an idea. Nothing is set in stone until do something that people would visibly the end of the year when our leadership notice and be like, ‘Oh that makes our adviser gives us the OK on what we can school look cooler.’”

Voss explains the significance of the purchase,” Gallucci said.

tradition of senior gift.

“I think it is important because everyone leaves high school and most do not want to come back but I think it is important to leave your mark on your school just as a class. Doing things as a class also really unites everybody, with every senior activity I feel like it brings all the seniors closer and closer together even if you are not really friends,” Voss said. “I know the whole class does not have a say in the gift but if their kids go here, or they know anyone who goes here they can say, ‘Oh, did you see those flags my class donated those.’ I just think it is cool that even if you want out of high school you still have a way of leaving your mark and just being respectful about it.”

Gallucci explains how the senior class gift is determined in the summer.

“We will know during the summer once they have finished all the taxes and get everything figured out everything from prom and get the money back from the senior class and see what we have left over.

So the senior class officers are going to decide on different gifts at different money levels we are just going to have our class adviser set that up and be like, ‘Alright, guys, you have earned this much money I am giving you the okay we are going to purchase this,’” Gallucci said.

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Freshman 15 preventable by healthy eating The issue of weight gain during the first year of college is commonly referred to as “Freshman 15.” While this problem is commonly talked about, it can be prevented by smart, healthy decisions.

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Most students have heard of the issue of weight gain in college that is commonly known as “Freshman 15.”

This weight gain is not predetermined and can be avoided in part by making healthier life choices, according to school nurse Karen Smith.

“The ‘Freshman 15’ references an average weight gain in the first year of college. While there is some truth in this, it is important to note that it does not happen to every student and it is not only the freshman year when weight is impacted but it is perhaps the most noticed,” Smith said. “There are several factors that can play a role including late night eating, poor food choices, increased alcohol use and a change in activity levels. Hormonal changes can also play a role in weight gain as metabolism slows a bit.”

One of the common reasons given for college weight gain is a slowing down of metabolism. Nutritional Fitness teacher Michele VanShelt explains what this really means.

“When they [say] metabolism slows down they mean [that] physical activity slows down because you have to study more, you stay up later at night which tends to mess up the body. What happens is [students] do not understand that they have to adjust their diets because they are not burning like they were because of lack of physical activity. If [students] adjust their diet to match their level of physical activity then they will not put on that weight,” VanShelt said.

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There are many ways to offset weight gain, one of which a variety of foods into their diet, they will have the is exercising more, according to Health teacher Rebecca healthiest body,” Harris said. “Something that is common for college freshman is getting sick easily because students Haris. “[Students should be] utilizing the free gym membership do not get a variety of nutrients and they are interactive [offered by most schools]. Every university has exercise with so many new people. They tend to fall into a routine facilities and they are almost always free to students with of grilled cheese and Top Ramen which does not give the a valid student ID. Another helpful tip is making sure body everything it needs to fight off sickness. Trying new things and not being so quick to settle for you eat during normal meal times. Since the cup noodle will help students’ eating students are within walking distance to food, pretty much all day, keeping track of “Convenience foods can habits.”

Harris elaborates upon how to stay how much you eat and at what times you be tempting but they often healthy while on a meal plan. eat will decrease the amount of excessive have preservatives and “Students should adamantly monitor calories that are eaten,” Harris said. their eating habits and try to include more A common piece of advice VanShelt unneeded calories.” of these natural, healthy alternatives, gives to students looking to be healthier especially if they are on a meal plan that is to make their own food.

KAREN SMITH includes ‘dining dollars’ to be used in “[Students should be practicing] time SCHOOL NURSE the cafeteria or other food stores around management and [should be] making campus. If students are not on a meal food ahead of time so that it is there in the refrigerator or in the freezer when it is necessary so plan, buying seasonal foods on sale is a great way to save they can go get it and heat it up in the microwave or just money and incorporate healthy foods,” Harris said.

Some foods provide more nutritional value than others, get it out of the refrigerator to eat it. Then it is ready for them, because that is the reason [students] are going according to Smith.

“Stick with fruits, veggies and lean proteins. Make carbs to restaurant or fast foods because the food is already prepared for them,” VanShelt said. “So it is that planning only a small part of your diet and limit soda. Convenience ahead and preparation and fast food and restaurant food foods can be tempting but they often have preservatives is expensive. It is usually low quality and they are usually and unneeded calories. Snacks such as carrots, nuts or string cheese can be healthy and convenient,” Smith said. paying a lot more per ounce for a lower quality protein.”

Exercise can aid a good diet in maintaining and even For students who will be relying upon meal plans, there are still healthy options burning weight, Harris explains how to create work out routines. available.

“There are many different exercises a college student “Colleges are required to have healthy alternatives but they can perform and receive health benefits. It is most are not required to make important for all people exercising to get variety in their students choose them. exercise routine – participating in cardio activities, as well When students are as muscular strength, endurance and flexibility exercises. aware of the foods It is helpful to have a workout partner who holds you they eat and accountable and provides motivation,” Harris said.

For students looking to improve their diets, websites include such as the Food Network can provide healthy and easy recipes.

“One of the best websites out there is the Food Network.

They have a recipe for everything and [the website] is all free. They can just put in a search for chicken or spinach salad and it is amazing the recipes that come up and it is absolutely free. And they are easy to make and healthy.

They give you the choleric count and the sodium count [for the recipes],” VanShelt said. “I wish that more students learned how to make their own foods because even here, I see a lot of processed foods and packaged foods which are not as healthy for you as real foods, real vegetables and even raw fruits even though they are filled with sugar but they are still better than drinking fruit juice.”

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Seniors are not the only members of PHS who will be saying farewell this spring. Multiple staff members will be departing this year as well.

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Geometry teacher Lexie Petterson reminisces about her time at PHS. “The staff has been really enjoyable to work with and the students here have been welcoming,” Petterson said.

Michele Livernash, another Geometry teacher, also had a few things that stood out to her about PHS. “ This is my first time being a high school teacher. I learned a lot about teaching high school students. The history here is fantastic. The traditions and assemblies.

Just the school pride in general is great,” Livernash said.

Livernash was not the only teacher who commented about the school’s pride and history.

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about all the little things she sees at PHS. “I just love the connections students have here. The connections they have with each other, teachers, alumni and the community. This school has such a rich tradition that is really embedded with things that are forward thinking. I love all of our history and tradition,” Thiel said.

Viking pride was something all leaving staff members touched on.

“Pride and the Alumni Assembly are both really big.

The sports teams here are very competitive. I feel like it just gives this school a unique feeling,” Petterson M A J I A T H I E L said.

Change is something these staff an EOC alternative. Also I will be teaching members will be experiencing. Thiel four geometry classes,” Livernash said.

Some teacher’s changes will be more elaborated on what new challenges await her as the director of instructional about their personal life over what they are teaching. leadership for CTE operations.

“I am getting married this summer “Building and maintaining relationships and my fiance works in with the community Kirkland, WA. It is purely and local businesses, “I just love the a location-based reason,” Training CTE (Career and Technical Education) and connections students have Petterson said.

Leaving somewhere you managing their budget. here...with each other, have called home can be a Also finding where CTE cult task for some staff fits in with the district’s big teachers, alumni and the diffi members and they all had picture. Communicating different motives. with other districts; there community.”

Livernash explains why is such a variety,” Thiel MAJIA THIEL she has decided to leave. said.

STAFF “My pattern has been Livernash will be that I teach at a new school teaching geometry at every five years and then I am ready for a Rogers next year.

“We will work through a list of standards change. New location, new atmosphere. for a portfolio. The work will show The experience changing schools and competency in geometry. Then they turn getting to know a new staff is fun to me. I it into the state for it to be graded. It is like like change,” Livernash said.

DECA students recount nationals experience

Five students earned the opportunity to travel to Nashville for DECA nationals. Four students placed in the top 10 of their category and one got to explore more of the city away from the competition. together now which I think really helped us at nationals. stage. I was so proud,” Root said.

Initially we were placed in fights of 20 teams and the top McCrabb says she felt nervous going into the DECA sent five seniors to DECA nationals in Nashville two from each flight made it to finals. We really were not competition. who competed April 22-27. expecting anything because we had never made it to “The competition side was very nerve-racking as we Nick Samuelson and Tiason Eason competed in the business law and ethics team series event and placed fifth felt like underdogs because this was our first time at nationals and had no idea what to expect. Getting called nationals, some people had been there three or four times. up on stage was a big shock for us. We just had the goal of at SCDC (state career development conference).

Zack Armstrong competed in the SBE event (student- We could tell these people from all over the world were that we were going to try our best but also enjoy ourselves and not stress out about anything. I very talented. Some were researching and based enterprises food operations). think not stressing out over it really “It was so fun getting to Cassidy McCrabb and Jordan Kim competed in the practicing for the competition during all helped to stay calm and think clearly,” times of the day so of course we felt a little travel and tourism series event and placed seventh at over our heads. The competition itself was know a new city...overall Kim said.

SCDC. McCrabb tells us about her trip to Over 12,000 students competed in the ICDC with a total stressful because we knew that we were the experience was one I Nashville away from the competition. competing against the best people in the of almost 18,000 competitors, academy “We had a lot of downtime when we world. Little did we realize would not trade for world.” students, advisers and chaperones were not doing DECA-related things. were one of the best in “With 12,000 students we attending.

I actually got to see and do a lot in the world,” McCrabb said.

CASSIDY MCCRABB McCrabb and Kim had to take a 100 competing it was an Nashville and it was so much fun. I got McCrabb said she was DECA STUDENT question multiple-choice test for the first to do in the Escape Game for the first confi dant in her and Kim part of their competition. honor just to make it to after the role-play. time which was one of my favorite things. I also got to go The second part of the competition “We walked out of the competition to the Grand Ole Opry House, it was great to get a taste of Nashville.” included the role-play. They had 30 relieved but unsure how it went just country music. It was so fun getting to know a new city minutes to read, analyze and come up because we are competing against 200 and overall the experience was one I would not trade for KIMBERLY ROOT with a creative solution to a business or more teams. As far as my personal the world,” McCrabb said.

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Kim also sheds light on the downtime during the experience I was freaking out that we even They then presented their solution to the judge. Approximately 100 teams competed in this made it to nationals because I thought 60 teams was a lot competition.

“My favorite part of the conference was just all the to compete against in state so 200 seemed impossible. I event the top 20 teams made it to the semifinals. knew it was not our best competition so I really was not free time we had to spend with both the people from Kim and McCrabb one of the top 20 teams.

Puyallup’s business marketing and accounting teacher expecting to be a national finalist. Getting called on stage PHS and others from all over the country. There were so was an unexplainable feeling. I was surprised and so many DECA kids that when we just walked the streets of Kimberly Root took the group to Nashville.

Nashville we always saw people from the conference.”

“This is my second year attending ICDC. With 12,000 proud of us,” McCrabb said.

Kim reflects on their success after going into nationals McCrabb said. students competing it was an honor just to make it to Nashville. It was so exciting to be in the Bridgestone Arena for their first time. “[McCrabb and I] have been partners since the To continue reading this story, visit with all those people and hear the announcer call Jordan beginning of sophomore year so we work really well vikingvanguard.com Kim and Cassidy McCrabb from Washington State to the B Y

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Carl Sparks Stadium and PHS’ gym floor are going to get a new look this coming summer. The gym floor will be completely redone along with the entire exterior of Sparks Stadium, which is getting repainted.

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arl Sparks Stadium has been home to many events since its creation in 1987, including PHS football, soccer, track and field and also was home to many soccer state championship games.

One thing it has not seen since 1987 is a full paint job.

Puyallup School District Athletic Director Rick Wells explains what is happening to Sparks this coming summer.

“The stadium has never had a full paint job since it opened in 1987. We have done touch ups but we have never repainted the whole place, so it is due. That is one of the major items that is going to happen is repainting the entire stadium, specifically the entire exterior of the stadium this summer,” Wells said. “We did paint underneath the overhangs, the covered part, we painted the beams and ceilings last summer and then we are painting the rest of it this coming summer.”

Director of Educational Planning for the Puyallup School District Mario Casello goes into why Sparks Stadium is being repainted.

“We have school facilities or buildings and each of those are colored according to that schools color scheme. Then within the Puyallup School District we have supplemental buildings that have nothing to do with any one school.

For example our central office building or special services building. We also have our central kitchen, our information technology building and of course then | V A N G U A R D J A X O N O W E N S we have Sparks Stadium. All of those are supplemental building and there are others that I did not mention, they are not schools,” Casello said. “What we would like to do Above: Carl Sparks Stadium will be an entirely new color this coming year. The colors are going to change to the color scheme of the Puyallup in the district is get all of those types of buildings, is get all School District’s central office building. While the track and field will not see any changes, all the lights will all be replaced as well. of them a similar color scheme that matches our central building colors. We are going to paint the entire exterior you technically light a field, each light has a certain grid concrete, we do touch ups to keep it looking good,” Wells along with the ticket booths, to mirror the colors of the on the surface that it [lights up],” Wells said. “Over time, said. “Even if you do that, over time touch-up does not central office building.” gravity, wind or other elements cause some of those lights catch-up. You can only touch-up what you can actually A repainting is not the only project that is going to to shift, so the field is not evenly lit. Therefore we need to reach with a ladder and those stadiums are quite high.” happen at Sparks Stadium.

Sparks Stadium has not had its repainting because there re-aim, refocus and replace all the lights on the light poles “We are putting all new light bulbs in all the tall light at Sparks Stadium.” were other issues that needed the district’s attention, poles around the stadium. There are six light poles Wells reassures that the scoreboard is not going according to Wells. around the stadium and in each of them “There are some parts that are well do for a repainting, anywhere but there was a minor repair there is at least one or two light bulbs the other thing is when you touch-up paint is you are needed this past April.

“One other thing we are “The scoreboard was brand new when putting new paint next to old paint, which is faded, so you that are burnt out,” Wells said. “We need to replace those, plus we currently use doing is upgrading the it was installed in seven or eight years can see it if you know what to look for. Also, repainting a mercury vapor light bulb, which over ago and it is supposed to a 30-year life Sparks Stadium has never been that pressing to warrant a time they tend to lose their luminosity Heating, Ventilation and span, so it should still complete paint job, there have been other or brightness. It has been seven or eight pressing projects to do and there be good.

We did have to “Repainting Sparks more Air Conditioning (HVAC),” years since we last replaced them, they is only so much money at some point it do a minor repair to it. may seem bright when you look at them It has electronic drivers Stadium has never been is time and that is where we are at,” Wells MARIO CASELLO from a distance but their luminosity is PSD DIRECTOR in it to receive signals that pressing to warrant a said.

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PLANNING Casello adds to the projects that are renovations works. complete paint job,” We had one of the happening at Sparks Stadium.

“All of these expenses come from the drivers fail in April but “We are not doing anything to the field or the track at we fixed that already, the scoreboard is different budgets that we have that are RICK WELLS Sparks. One other thing we are doing is upgrading the fine,” Wells said. allocated to different parts of the overall PSD DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC, HEALTH Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system budget. For example with the lights, after Wells explains why Sparks has never AND FITNESS in the offices below Sparks Stadium,” Casello said. a certain number of years you have to seen this kind of upgrades in its history Wells explains why replacing the lighting is important before. replace lights every so many years because when it comes to playing a game at Sparks Stadium.

“The reason that Sparks has not received a full paint job the burn out,” Casello said. “Anything that will require “We need to replace all the bulbs, particularly the is because the community views Sparks Stadium as one maintenance or replacing over time, there is money ones that are burnt out and re-aim each canister. When of the cleaner facilities or allocated for that in the budget. That HVAC system has stadiums in the area. When not been working properly so we went and upgraded to you compare it to other work right, so we fixed for the people whom work in those stadiums around WA, it offices below Sparks, so there is money allocated for that.” looks better. It is a lot easier To continue reading this story, visit stadium to clean because it is made of brick, stone and vikingvanguard.com

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raduating high school is a big step in life, as many young adults move away from family or go to college.

This can be a time in life that truly tests one’s independence and reveals a lot about a person’s character.

Senior Hannah Balado explains her post-high school plans.

“I plan on attending Azusa Pacific University in California. I got into the bachelor of fine arts program which is an auditioned major and I want to do acting and producing and directing and I might minor in something more on the cinematic side,” Balado said.

Senior Blessing Te’o has big plans after high school as he strives for success in life after high school.

“I got accepted into Highline Community College and I will be attending there for two years and transfer through the business and administration program. From then forward I will head to a four-year university at University of Washington Seattle,” Te’o said.

Senior Gerardo Zaragoza describes his life plan after he graduates.

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PHS has five bands, four choirs and one orchestra.

Shear statistics alone hold that many students could then be impacted by the music programs and some even continue this into college One such student is senior Amy Krantz who has been playing the clarinet for eight years and is not stopping after high school.

She plans to continue playing through college in the University of Washington marching band.

“Band has been a part of my life so long, so it is a part of me. So going into college and not playing would be weird.

Not only am I doing a college change, I am doing a life change too. I thought that [not performing music] would be too much change. I need something to keep me grounded in college. So I decided to use music as the way to keep me grounded,” Krantz said.

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“I am going to be attending Pierce need to feed yourself and I cannot do that Te’o said. “It is not going to happen right away but you have to be patient. Attitude College, working two jobs and hopefully right now.”

Balado shares some important life skills determines everything and I continue to volunteering at local medical facilities to get experience in the medical field she has learned so far in life that will help be positive no matter how hard my life is or how hard it gets I continue to have because that is what I aspire to be later in her through being an adult.

“You have to keep your word for when a positive attitude because that is how I life,” Zaragoza said.

Being independent can be helpful when you are going to be somewhere you have to hope everyone is.”

Balado concludes with how reaching the leaving the nest and Balado clarifies that stick to your word on that. Obviously with a job you cannot be late all of the time, finish line of her childhood makes her feel. she is up to the test. “[I am excited to be] free and not having “I would say I am pretty independent. I also I have learned that I need to budget my money and not spend to consult my parents for every decision have a job now and I have been paying my own bills “I am really ready to move it on food [and clothes] all I make. Not knowing anyone going into college and finances makes me nervous. the time,” Balado said. like my car insurance. It Zaragoza gives some I am going to have to pay for a lot more,” is definitely scary going onto the next stage in my on how he Balado said. to California to be by life and experience true insight Te’o shares some of his experiences prepared himself for his myself and be completely future by teaching himself growing up that made him the graduate independent. There are adulthood.” he is today. good habits. still some things my “I am independent. I grew up not “Getting a job on parents provide for me but HANNAH BALADO my own has definitely getting along with my siblings very well I think for the most part I SENIOR prepared me to be an which allowed me to be successful. I am am pretty independent. I am really ready to move onto the next stage adult because no one forced me to go out the first to go to college. When I was little in my life and experience true adulthood. and get a job because I needed it. I wanted I was independent and supported myself It is going to be hard, no doubt,” Balado to and see what it was like later on in life and what made it worse was I had bad because we spend so much of our lives grades, I was a bad [student] and I gave my said.

Zaragoza shares his capabilities that working and responsibility is key in life,” teachers attitude. I never communicated with my parents because helped him gain independence while also Zaragoza said. they do not have very Te’o also shares some revealing some doubt.

“Attitude determines much experience in high “I consider myself to be very knowledge he has picked independent. I have two jobs and that takes up in his youth. everything and I continue school,” Te’o said.

Te’o believes he is “I do not know if there a lot of my time as far as being responsible to be positive no matter independent but he to be on time and managing money. I will are other people like me always stay on top of what I need to do. I but as I was growing up I how hard my life is or how admits he does not feel quite ready to live on his am definitely [good at managing money]. was a very short-tempered hard it gets...” own.

I like to save my money rather than spend person because as I said, I “In terms of mentality, it all. I can find out how to [pay bills and am supporting myself. At yes [I am ready to live insure a house and car],” Zaragoza said. the same time I wanted BLESSING TE’O SENIOR on my own]. Physically?

“As of right now, [I am] 100 percent [not a goal. What do I hope to No way. I am currently achieve? ready to live on my own]. There is a lot of I wanted to achieve being working and I have been saving up money. financial risks to living by yourself successful. The key to I want to further my education but at and living by yourself success is sacrifice. I the same time I want to live on my own. means that you needed to sacrifice my In America it is very hard because it is all behavior and my fun time. about money. I am trying my best to get When I was about 14 years old some help. My parents are willing to help I went to church and I heard but there is not much they can do,” Te’o something that motivated said.

Te’o stated that he is mentally ready me,” Te’o said.

Te’o’s goal is to be successful to live on his own and provides some and he believes that is evidence of his readiness.

“Yes I do [know my social security determined by attitude. “ A t t i t u d e number], ever since I was 12 years old. I d e t e r m i n e s have used it before but I do not use it [a your future. lot]. I use it for important things such as If you want to my state ID. I do not use it for unnecessary be successful wants, I only use it for things that would you need to help me in the future. I do [have my own be nice to bank account]. I know how to manage e v e r y o n e . money but I do not know if I would People ask consider myself an accountant,” Te’o said. how being nice to everyone benefits them. It will benefit To continue reading this story, them in terms of relationships and if you do everything with a positive attitude visit vikingvanguard.com there is no doubt you will be successful,” S I C A C A R L O S | VA N G U A R D

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“I do not really know how to describe it; it is such a weird feeling to describe.

But it is just when you can leave the audience absolutely silent after you played something, you have kind of touched them on an emotional level sort of thing,” Krantz said.

Through Krantz’ eight years of playing, she enjoys playing pep tunes and other music.

“The pep tunes are always fun but my favorite one to play is one we played last year called ‘Holst.’ That is the one that left the audience silent. That one was just so beautiful, I do not think I will ever play something that good again. I am only going to be playing pep music in college, so I am going to be playing ‘Louie Louie’ again and other songs like that so I am not going to get into the deep, raw music,” Krantz said.

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between private loans and public loans. The government of training after high school. If student loans are the only provides you with unsubsidized and subsidized student way you can get there, then that is what you need to do,” ebt can be a common concern for high school loans but not everyone qualifies for public loans because Mahaffie said.

In order to pay off student loans as quickly as possible, graduates about to embark upon their journeys parents have to meet a certain income threshold or the student has to meet a certain criteria to Mahaffie advises students to pay extra on the monthly into college; figuring out the ways qualify for the loans,” Sanchez said. “If minimum payment whenever they can. and means to pay for such an expensive “You always want to “I would encourage people to always pay more than the you do not qualify, you have to get what is education is often tiresome.

Math in Society and Algebra II teacher exhaust the possibilities called a private loan. Private loans range minimum payment. The minimum payment is just going in percentages that you owe and they are to start making progress in paying down the principal Leigh Ann Mahaffie states that there are some common mistakes that students of scholarships and grants all about giving you money for education debt but if you pay more than the minimum payment, but some of them will have high interest you are going to be making even more progress. Wherever often make when first going into college and deciding how to pay off the many and all your other options rates or some of them will require you you can, you just want to pay that little bit extra and try to to start paying them back during your pay the debt off as quickly as you can and it will eventually expenses. first.” school time. There are a lot of things to start to add up,” Mahaffie said.

“Students will often take on too much Due to the fact that many student loans are owned watch out for concerning private loans.” debt at the beginning. They might think LEIGH ANN MAHAFFIE by specific companies, Sanchez While loans can be TEACHER ‘oh, I will just pay for stuff with a loan or recommends that students go online and notorious for building a credit card’ and because it is that short“...if you have a job while look up the benefits of the student loans term thinking of ‘I can get what I need right now,’ students up debt throughout the years a student are not seeing that long-term picture of interest accruing is enrolled in college, Sanchez reveals you are in school, you can they are receiving, as well as the benefits the career field they are headed into and that you will always have to pay the bill at some point,” that you can use the benefits of certain start paying the interest from in order to see how much debt they will Mahaffie said. “In college you probably are not working a student loans to your own advantage.

“One of the things you can do is that if on those loans before the need to pay off after graduation. whole lot and you do not have enough money to pay off “It is good to look at job descriptions those bills when they are due. It is very important to not you have a job while you are in school, you interest is due.” and the companies who own the student build up debt when going into college and not take on too could start paying the interest on those loans. If you wanted to be a nurse it loans before the interest is due. If the loan much debt to pay for college.”

MICHAEL SANCHEZ would not be a problem to go online and Mahaffie reveals that one of the most important things is subsidized, the government will pay SCHOOL COUNSELOR look at the list of benefits associated with the interest for you and that students can do to avoid as much that job so that for after graduation you then you are only paying debt as possible during college is to “The biggest thing with the principal. If the loan is unsubsidized, will know what kinds of benefits you can get from your job consider other financial options that government is not paying the interest that may help pay off debt,” Sanchez said. they may qualify for, prior to taking out loans is that there is a the According to Sanchez, there are also many savings for you and the interest is accruing. So student loans.

“You always want to exhaust the distinction between private if you are paying the interest while you plans and options students can look at depending on are in school, you end up having a lesser their financial situations that can assist with paying off possibilities of scholarships and grants and all your other options first. Is there loans and public loans.” amount to pay off after you graduate,” future debts and expenses.

“It is all about the return on investment. You want to Sanchez said. work-study or FAFSA? Is there something MICHAEL SANCHEZ According to Mahaffie, if taking out look at what is going to get you the biggest bang for your that the college has for you? You really SCHOOL COUNSELOR student loans is the only option you buck. If you are going to be needing money to be fluid and have to do a cost-benefit analysis and compare what it is going to cost you and what it is going have to pay for college, then they can be beneficial but needing to move it around quite a bit, putting the money it is advised to take out as minimal an amount of student in a Certificate of Deposit (CD) or a bond will be really to get you,” Mahaffie said. difficult because you will not be able to access that money According to school counselor Michael Sanchez, there loans as possible.

“If taking out student loans is the only option you as easily without a penalty,” Sanchez said. are two categories of student loans that an individual can be grouped into that can influence how much money a have, then they can be great. You need some kind of college education whether that is community college or To continue reading this story, visit student will have to pay in loans while in college.

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Yearbook Distribution Party June 14 in the Commons from 3p.m.-5p.m.

Come pick up your yearbook, free food, prizes and a slideshow of pictures that did not make it in the yearbook.

Get it on the 14th or you will have to wait until the 16th!

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enior Sara Son discovered a passion for helping others, leading her to make the decision to combine this service to the community to her career through her involvement in being the Vice President of Key Club, a member of Viking Ladies and serving as this year’s HOSA president. “[During my time at] PHS a big [influence] has been HOSA. That is [focused] on the medical field and it is with students doing community service but more towards the medical field. Being a part of this club and being able to go to Good Samaritan and seeing the environment of the work place that I want to be in was really helpful for me with my career decision,” Son said.

Throughout her involvement in HOSA, Son says she has even made a great and lasting connection with her adviser, who has proven to be a strong support throughout Sara’s high school career.

“Ms. Reichel, my HOSA adviser has really been supportive of everything that I have done. She is one of those teachers that is more of a friend.

Someone who is really there for you in school,” Son said.

In addition to Son’s involvement in HOSA says she has also gained many memorable experiences and relationships through that service organization as well.

“Through Key Club, community service has always been a big part of my life but through Key Club and high school in general, working with others students like my officers in Key Club has really been a big part of my life. I get to see them and how hard they work and I get to put that into my own life as well,” Son said.

Son explains that high school has been the catalyst for leading her into a life dedicated to serving others.

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Son has realized her future aspirations of continuing to serve others through a higher education that will lead her to new fronts of serving others.

“I am going to Washington State University and I plan on majoring in pre-optometry because I want to be an optometrist and after that going to Oregon or somewhere in Washington state for medical school or Optometry school training,” Son said.

Son explains how her higher education and career aspirations fall in line with her continuation of service before self.

“Being an optometrist I have to work with people. Anywhere in the medical field you have to work with people. Being able to work well with others and communicate and being a leader will be very beneficial to me in the future,” Son said.

Taking new risks and aiming to live up to one’s full potential in high school is the philosophy that lead Son to her leadership positions she has today.

“Being active in your school. Make sure you try out for positions that you may feel uncomfortable.

Going out of your comfort zone and letting yourself be who you truly are. Do not sit around and wait for things to happen, do it yourself,” Son said.

Moving on into her future, Son explains that she will most likely never end her contributions to others and herself.

“I still really value the meaning of service over self. When I do become an optometrist I would still want to serve others even if that means doing more for my community like community service of maybe moving on to not just an optometrist but an ophthalmologist, which is an eye surgeon.

To be able to keep learning throughout my years and not just stop once I have achieved a goal,” Son said.

Amy Krantz Senior Amy Krantz has always looked ahead.

From her involvement in Key Club as the activities coordinator, a three-year member of Viking Ladies, a band member since fifth grade, as well as taking on many AP classes, Krantz continuously has moved herself forward through her high school career.

Krantz says that her participation in many diverse organizations has given her the ability to have many different experiences as a high school student.

Through her involvement in band, Krantz feels that has been one of the most special parts of her high school career.

“I have done band for such a long time. I am the drum major for it so I got to experience a different side to playing but also conducting. Band is just unique because we create things that the student section enjoys [at games]. We have all the different songs that everyone knows. Band is my favorite part about high school,” Krantz said.

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From her consistent dedication and participation in band, Krantz feels that her relationship with band director Eric Ryan has offered support for her in the times she really needed it. “[I have had Mr. Ryan] for all three years and he has always been an encouraging person because he understands when people take on a lot of activities it is hard to balance them. He would be a constant help for [me],” Krantz said.

Reflecting onto her experiences, Krantz feels that her time in high school has made her aware of what life will be like post-high school.

“Going in to high school I was excited about the whole new environment but I never had to take any consideration into the adult aspects of it at all. But leaving high school and going into college you are going to be by yourself and have to take care of your money and you have to know how adult life works,” Krantz said.

J A While attending the University of Washington in Seattle this fall, Krantz explains that her experiences in high school will stick with her in her quest to make new friendships and be involved on her campus.

“Participating has allowed me to meet so many more people and has allowed me to interact with them better.

Now if I go out to college I can pretty much start a conversation with anyone because I am so used to being around with different people of different backgrounds in clubs,” Krantz said.

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L I S A M U I Z N I E K S | F O R VA N G U A R D From left back: Daniel Yadon, Gabriella Blanford, Christina Holland, Amy Krantz, Lindsey Muiznieks, Madison Barbee, Kenton Robillard, Jesse Jordan and Ben Stachofsky. Left front: Neilson Reyes, Kyle Smith, Jordan Kim, Zachary Munizza, Nick Fraser, Kelty Pierce and Gracy Bley. Not pictured: Madeleine Joy, Lydia Johnson, Sarina Sharpe and Sara Son.

Each year, 20 seniors are recognized for the diversity they brought during their three years at Puyallup High School. Each senior is awarded a medal to be worn at graduation and are recognized at various award ceremonies.

Principal Dave Sunich explains what the Top 20 seniors recognition is. “[Top 20 seniors] is something that has been done for several years throughout the school district. It is one thing that I think is particularly a point of interest for our school board members, because they really like to have an opportunity to see who some of the outstanding kids are from each of the high schools,” Sunich said. “Each school got a chance to introduce each of the kids and read a short paragraph about each kid and what it was that they have done during their time at [their] high school that made them outstanding. It was a nice recognition for those kids to be publically recognized in that way and honored.”

Top 20 senior Ben Stachofsky describes why he thinks he was nominated.

“I am typically pretty positive, happy, outgoing and funny. It was probably because of how cheerful I am most of the time, rather than grades and stuff like that,” Stachofsky said.

Sunich elaborates on the criteria followed for nominating Top 20 seniors.

“The criteria for picking them is wide open. It is not just who has the best GPA or who the all-star athlete was. The staff gets to select kids that they think represent a diverse set of skills and interests.

Some of our kids selected were scholar athletes, scholars or athletes, there were kids who have interests in drama or different types of things. We really wanted to have kind of have a pretty broad set of kids that were recognized,” Sunich said.

Since the criteria for the nominations for Top 20 was open, there was a wide variety skills and in of students recognized, as expressed by Top 20 senior DAV E SU Madison Barbee.

PRINCI “I felt truly honored to be recognized along with such an amazing group of students.

I was really happy to see such a diverse group of students nominated. Everyone was involved in a wide variety of different school and community activities,” Barbee said. “Being nominated was surprising but it made me realize that all of my hard work at school was worth it.”

Stachofsky states that he was shocked in his nomination.

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pushed me to be the best that I can,” Pierce said.

The relationships and interactions Pierce has today have a lasting impression on her even when she is leaving high school.

“The relationships I have had the opportunity to build are amazing. Whether that is with staff members or my peers. I think that as cheesy as it sounds these are the days and stories that I will be telling my kids and my grandkids. High school really was all about building relationships.

For me, it is a time where I also fell in love with leadership and service,” Pierce said.

Pierce admits the hustle and bustle of multiple activities and AP classes can prove to be a heavy task at times. However, on the other side of the mountain of struggle Pierce has realized the greater things that have come from her involvement.

“High school, as stressful and overwhelming as it can be sometimes, is [a time] where you learn who you are. I obviously cannot speak to what college will do to me yet but I can only hope that I can get to build relationships as strong and as great as I have in college. That I can continue to find who I am in college just as much as I did in high school,” Pierce said.

Now that Pierce has successfully completed high school and has created a powerful legacy she will leave behind, she is off to new horizons.

“This fall I will be attending the University of Washington. I will be moving up to Seattle this September. I will be rushing and joining a sorority; I am super excited about that. I will be doing the prerequisites of course but then I will be working on getting an international business degree. I will be studying abroad sometime, hopefully more than once,” Pierce said.

For her future career plans, those are still works in process, however Pierce knows that she wants to continue a life of leadership and service.

“I love to travel and I love people and to serve people and so if could find a job where I could do both of those things at once, I would be living life,” Pierce said.

process and much more lonely had I not been involved in the activities, sports and classes that I have been in. I have built a lot of friendships in those,” Stump said.

With many strong and dedicated friends, Stump explains that navigating the social scene in high school can C K S O N W H I T E , E M M A H O D G E S | VA N G U A R D prove to be quite simple.

“Going into high school I thought there would be more pressure from my friends to do things that I do not really want to do. It turns out everybody just kind of minds their own business With four years of both water polo and baseball at PHS, especially if you mind yours,” Stump said.

Stump also has found that surrounding oneself with senior Austin Stump can seem like a typical athlete.

But what sets Stump apart from other athletes may be others with similar goals in high school can be the key to extending those relationships outside of school. what others consider atypical.

“Everybody always says surround yourself with good “I have always been a person that has to be involved in something. I feel like if I would have gone throughout high people or people who aspire the same things to you. But that school without having those connections to building those is more important than a lot of people realize. My friends relationships with people it would of been a much tougher have similar goals to me. They all want to see themselves

succeed in life and having a support group like that is more important than staying on top of your work. If you mess up then they are always there for you,” Stump said.

Through involvement in AP Physics, Stump has found that his passions for the subjects he studies in high school can lead him to ventures outside of the class room.

“Mr. Segers has been influential with helping me decide what I want to do after school because digging into Segers knowledge helped me understand how easy Physics comes to me and that is not just a skill. That is a talent that most kids are not born with so I want to use that later on in life.

I am going to be going to the University of Washington and studying engineering,” Stump said.

With the studies and experiences Stump acquires, he hopes to not only have an impact on his own life, but on others in the world as well.

“I want to get my degree at UW in engineering. I want to see myself making an impact in the world. I do not want to drift through life and just exist. I want to impact someone, something, greater than myself,” Stump said.

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just kind of a joy to have in class, respectful but was also able to crack jokes and just have fun with the class at the same time,” Stachofsky said.

Sunich talks about the significance in presenting the Top 20 seniors.

“It was my first experience [at a Top 20 recognition] as a presenter. I have been at a school board meeting where kids have been presented before. There is a sense of pride there in that I am really presenting some kids that I admire and that I think they are great kids,” Sunich said.

While Sunich believes that the Top 20 seniors represent the diversity at the school, he thinks that the award was able to be given to any of the seniors.

“The other side of it, though, is that I know that there are more than 20 [students] that are deserving of that recognition. It feels sort of exclusive instead of inclusive. You could not say the outstanding 500, I think there has to be a number. We could have easily picked a different 20, too,” Sunich said.

Stachofsky shares what the recognition of being a Top 20 senior means to him.

“It shows more so than grades. While those are also taken into account, they are also looking into character. School is not just about your classes and how well you do, it is about the mark that you leave, the impression that you have on all of the others around you, having fun and being who you really are,” Stachofsky said.

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to be voted for the Top 20 and I did not know if I was going to make it and then I did make it. It was pretty cool,” Stachofsky said.

Sunich elaborates on how the 20 seniors were chosen.

“The nomination process was started by an open [forum] for any staff member to nominate a senior that they feel did something or had something about them that [is] outstanding.

It can be anything about them, e r s o n a l l y, a c a d e m i c a l l y, set of pathletically or whatever it might be that made them nterests. ” distinct from their peers. Those nominations were compiled UNICH into a spreadsheet, then all IPA L staff were invited to review the nominees and offer their support [towards a student],” Sunich said. “A committee of staff members [then] reviewed the nominations and looked at how many people supported [a particular student] and we had an open discussion about who we think best represents a diverse set of kids that we could present to the board.”

One staff member per student was able to write a little excerpt about that student. Stachofsky shares what was written about him.

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For senior Kelty Pierce, all activities – from Daffodil Princess, leadership, ASB involvement and multiple AP classes – all stemmed from her desire to be a leader.

“Leadership and ASB really have been the quintessential parts of my [high school career].

I loved [being] able to serve my school and my community. I think that Renaissance is serving to create a culture and an environment that is welcoming to everyone, that recognizes everyone and to make school a really safe place. I really love the work that we get to do,” Pierce said.

Pierce explains that her choice to lead and be involved in her school contributed to her experiences in high school.

“It makes me sad when I hear people say that they hate Puyallup or they hate PHS or hate high school [in general]. High school is really what you make out of it. I really am a firm believer in that,” Pierce said.

Pierce reflects on how her involvement in leadership and working with the people around her have led to realizing what she hopes for her future.

“Getting [to be] able to work with so many different people, getting to experience so many different groups throughout high school has really helped me develop my future career goals.

I know that I want to serve on a global scale. I am not done serving people. I love people and I am not done with that,” Pierce said.

Someone that has greatly influenced Pierce throughout her time in leadership has been leadership and AP Junior English teacher Jamie Mooring.

“Mrs. Mooring has really had the greatest impact on my high school career and has really enabled me to take everything and run with it.

She has always been someone where I am come to her with crazy ideas sometimes and she will sit down with me and say ‘okay sounds great.

How do we make this happen?’ So she has really

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Krantz, Kelty Pierce and Austin Stump share o teachers – as well as future aspirations.

Above: Lindsey Muiznieks and Madison Barbee, two of the Top 20 seniors chosen for their outstanding presence at PHS.

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On this map you will find a sample of six hikes all the way on the Olympic Peninsula to up north at Mt. Baker, along with a short description of each of the hikes. See the full interactive version on our website.

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This trail is out along the Olympic Peninsula just on the edge of Olympic National Park. Enjoy the wilderness and trees up to 10ft. thick. While it is seven miles long it brings hikers deep into the jungle near Forks,WA.

Meta Lake

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Nestled up against Mt.St. Helens and Meta Lake this trail starts out high in the air with its highest point being 4090ft. but with only 490ft. of elevation gain on the trail. The paved path has alpine and noble firs that survived the fiery blast in 1980.

Butte Creek Sitka Spruce Grove

Franklin Falls

Out near the Pacific Ocean and Raymond, WA this lovely 1.5 mile trail sits. Enjoy the smal Butte Creek riding along part of the trail and massive Sitka Spruce Groves above your head. This hike’s highest point is 425ft. up.

This hike is out along I-90 and has a number of hills, up and down. The trail is two miles long and has 400ft. of gain. It ends with the beautiful waterfall, named Franklin Falls. Do not miss out on this hidden gem out along the Snoqualmie Pass.

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Coal Creek Falls

Chain Lakes Loop

This hike is along the Issaquah Alps, more specifically Cougar Mountain. This is a 2.5 mile long trail that has a thick canopy of cedar, maple and alder trees leading to the Coal Creek Falls at the end of the trail.

This trail is the hardest and longest of the six hikes listed. it is eight miles long and is in the North Casecades near Mt. Baker. Enjoy a variety of different routes to take, each along lakes located in the park.

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Each year The Viking Vanguard publishes the names of all of the seniors. In addition, each senior has the opportunity to provide information about themselves to be published along with their names. If information was not received, just the names were published.

A-C Adams, Mackenzie Rachelle

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Medical field

Alden, Daeton Jaymmes

Plans for next year: Undecided Career: Engineer

Anaya-Ayala, Marlena

Washington University Career: Construction management

Beck, Natalie Anne

Badger, Denis Patrick

Bell, Alan Jarel

Baker, Emily Rose

Plans for next year: Whitworth University Career: Peace studies

Baker, Mackenzie Renee

Anderson, McKenna Brooke Andres Herrera, Jose Carlos Aragon, Alicia Elizabeth Archer, Richard Jeffrey Armenta, Isabella Pearl

Plans for next year: Seattle Pacific University Career: Undecided

Armstrong, Zackery Dale Arnold, Yadder Eddison

Plans for next year: Washington State University Career: International business

Baldwin, Gabriel Kendall Plans for next year: College Career: Chemist

Ballard, Valerie Jane

Plans for next year: Central Washington University Career: Archaeologist

Balmer, Brooks Jacob

Plans for next year: College Career: Undecided

Balstad, Bjorn Anders

Plans for next year: Bates Technical College Career: Diesel mechanic

Barbee, Madison Kai

Plans for next year: Zoe Leadership College Career: Pastoral psychologist

Plans for next year: University of San Francisco Career: International relations

Arntsen, Anna Katheryn

Barnett, Ryan Benjamin

Aron, Bliss Magdalene

Plans for next year: Washington State University Career: Veterinarian

Arroyo, Alexandra Joseline Plans for next year: University of Washington Tacoma Career: Orthodontist

Atherton, Nathanial David Avary, Tyler Jack

Plans for next year: Undecided Career: Undecided

Averill, Darin Nez Avila, Vanessa

Beattie, Chase Joel Enoch

Babic, Kolton Thoma

Plans for next year: Central

Bunker, Vincent Jonathan

Berwick, Brittany Sierra

Plans for next year: Evergreen State College Career: Ice cream taste tester

Plans for next year: Work Career: Property and business owner

Plans for next year: Work Career: Landscape photography

Bynum, Joseph Nathaniel

Binkley, Justin Thomas

Plans for next year: College Career: Undecided

Bishop, Bailey Ann

Byrd, Kyle Anthony

Plans for next year: University of Washington Tacoma Career: Business

Blanford, Gabriella Berniece

Byrd, Regan Marie

Plans for next year: Saint Martin’s University Career: Law field

Plans for next year: Northwest University Career: Undecided

Camacho, Brittany Marie

Bledsoe, Quinton Daniel

Cardwell, Zoe Isabel

Plans for next year: Northwest University Career: Education

Bley, Grace Ann

Plans for next year: University of Portland Career: Undecided

Bolin, Brady Thomas

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Registered nurse

Plans for next year: College Career: Pastry chef

Bernal, Mariela Michelle

Barron, Alexander

Beach, Madeleine Marjorie

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Child life specialist

Bullard, Brandon Paul

Barrett, Joshua Charles

Barton, Sophia Lynn Marie

Buckles, Emilee Marie

Plans for next year: College Career: Undecided

Plans for next year: Ministry Institute Career: Engineering

Bartelson, Jordyn Jilese

Clift, Amaia Maria

Brown, Michael Joseph

Bodensteiner, Gabreil Plans for next year: Undecided Franklin Career: Undecided

Plans for next year: Community College Career: Oncologist

Breshears, Nathan Jay

Berge, Michael Kristian

Bergstrom, Michael Allen

Baldridge, Anne Elizabeth

Cina, Michael Callejo

Plans for next year: Online College Career: Commercial pilot

Bentley V, Archibald Davis

Balado, Hannah Marie

Anderson, Faith Loraine

Breithaupt, Mason Timothy

Brookens, Madison Alyssa-Ann

Plans for next year: Pacific Lutheran University Career: Computer science

Plans for next year: Nursing School Career: Nurse

Plans for next year: Work Career: Installer

Bellin, Wayne David

Plans for next year: Central Washington University Career: Human resources Plans for next year: Azusa Pacific University Career: Actor, director or producer

Anderson, Maxwell David

Plans for next year: College Career: Medical field

Bones-Moore, Timothy Patrick Plans for next year: Work Career: Boeing

Campos, Magali Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Writer, biologist or non profit

Carlisle, Joshua Cole Carlson, Krystal Marie Castle, Adam Ray Catlow, Jeffrey Michael

Plans for next year: Work Career: Formula One driver

Cepeda, Princess Dela Cruz Chadwick, Benjamin Franklin, III

Plans for next year: Seattle University Career: Accountant

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Kindergarten teacher

Coggins, Grace Lynn Elizabeth

Plans for next year: Seattle Pacific University Career: Physicians assistant or neurosurgeon

Coleman, Jacob Corban Colson, Baylee Lynn Conway, Alisha Breanne Cook, Brooklin Elisabeth Coovert, Max Cameron Cope, Isaac Charles Cornyn, Alexander Everton Boone Plans for next year: Culinary School Career: Chef

Cozart, Emma Leigh

Plans for next year: University of Washington Seattle Career: Bioengineering

Cross, Shelby Delaney Crouch, Natalie Kate Culp, Vincent Joseph, III Plans for next year: Work Career: Mechanic

Curnow, Tabitha Crane Curtis, Meghan April

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Pharmacist

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Plans for next year: Green River Community College Career: Welding

Daffer, Sean Ramsey

Braddock, Christian Brighton

Chiu, Collin

Dahl, Eric Matthew

Chynoweth, Thomas Joseph

Davidson, Mackenzie Rae

Plans for next year: Navy Career: Firefighter

Brammer, Rachel Ashely Plans for next year: Art Institute of Seattle Career: Commercial photographer

Plans for next year: Olympic Community College Career: Engineering

Plans for next year: Pacific Lutheran University Career: Biologist/zoology

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Davis, Benjamin Michael

Plans for next year: Work then Air Force Career: Aerospace mechanic

Davis, Ta’Je Arzenia

Plans for next year: College Career: Pharmacist

Davis, Taylor Milo

Plans for next year: Work Career: Lawyer

De Jager, Elizabeth Ann Decker, Joseph William

Plans for next year: National Guard Career: Mechanic or machinist

Depping, Jeffrie Troy

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Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Environmental engineer

Esquivel, Edgar

Plans for next year: Lake Washington Institute of Technology Career: Medical field

Estrada Perez, Gabriel

Plans for next year: Work Career: Heavy machinery

Estrada, Erik Agustin

Plans for next year: Undecided Career: Work on cars

Devine, Tylor Dwayne

Faaumu, Fatai, JR

DeWitt, Hannah Marie

Faley, Ryan Thomas

DiSalvo, Keondre Lamar

Plans for next year: College or Military Career: Undecided

Docken, Hans Ernie

Plans for next year: Washington State University Career: Veterinarian

Dodson, Brennan John Dominguez Pablo, Ana Gabriel Drumm, Klaire Cadesin Dutton, Marissa Sue

Plans for next year: Gap year Career: Massage therapy

Easley, Jacob Fisher

Plans for next year: Western Washington University Career: Undecided

Eason, Tiason Jack Edgbert, Rebekah Kathleen Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Librarian

Edson, Kaylee Rene

Plans for next year: Washington State University Career: Registered pediatrics nurse

Eidinger, Christopher Andrew Elshire, Jessica Rose

Farrell, Christopher Drake Fellows, Thomas Cortez

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Gahman, Carissa LeAnn Gahub, Femielyn Arl Silvano

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: International flight attendant

Flood, Isaiah Tyrone

Plans for next year: Washington State University Career: Competitive gaming

Fournier, Brandon David Plans for next year: Scuba Diving Technical School Career: Scuba diving

Fournier, Melissa Renee Fragoso, Selina Michele

Plans for next year: Washington State University Career: Veterinarian

Frantz, Emily Amber Rose Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Social worker

Fraser, Nicholas Robert

Plans for next year: Washington State University Career: Engineering

Fricks, Donavan Tate

Embleton, Emma Jewell Ensrud, Emily Ann

Fueston, Alyssa Beth Gage, Joel Keith

Plans for next year: Marine

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Goodman, Alejandro Luis

Hatcher, Luke Raymond

Goucher, Hunter Ashley

Hatton, Kathryn Elizabeth

Graham, Caleb Jeffrey

Plans for next year: Whitworth University Career: Natural sciences manager

Grandon, Benjamin Lee

Plans for next year: College Career: Elementary teacher

Heang, Romney Yugi

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Undecided

Gallatin, Lane Alan

Grewe, Benjamin Neal

Hermes, Julia Elizabeth

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Video game designer

Plans for next year: University of Washington Seattle Career: Engineering

Griffin, Sylvana Noel

Career: Foreign affairs

Plans for next year: Northwest University Career: Music

Gappa, Michaela Ann

Griffith, Kyly Lynn

Plans for next year: Eastern Washington University Career: Pediatric nurse

Garces, Gene Patrick Garupa

Grinnell, Olivia Sarah

Plans for next year: Brigham Young University Career: Medical research

Plans for next year: Pacific Lutheran University Career: Nursing

Guajardo, Maria Estella

Garrett, Abigayle Victoria

Gutierrez, Anthony Jordan

Gartland, Jordyn Nikole

Plans for next year: Clover Park Esthetician school Career: Esthetician

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Fitzgerald, Rose Marie

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Plans for next year: Evergreen State College Career: Undecided

Plans for next year: Gap year Career: Trauma nurse

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Plans for next year: College Career: Graphic design

Fisher, Bryce Leland

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Social work

Plans for next year: South Dakota State University Career: Engineering

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Devereaux, Jordan Allen

Dexheimer, Brianna Renee

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Plans for next year: Marines Career: Undecided

Plans for next year: Seattle Pacific University Career: Undecided

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Gehrig, JoAnna Lee Gelston, Peyton Joy Gift, Riley Madeline Gilbert, Kennedy Thomas

Gunhus, Ebriny Elizabeth

Gutierrez, Maria Fernanda

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Plans for next year: University of Washington Seattle Career: Undecided

Hall, Isaiah Edward

Plans for next year: Washington State University Career: Engineering

Hamilton, Sawyer Tomas

Giltner, Alexander Dean

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Athletic trainer

Plans for next year: Western Oregon University Career: Undecided

Ginther, Ayden Chase Gist, Taylor Brooke

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Nursing

Goddard, Sarah Danielle

Plans for next year: Pacific Lutheran University Career: Nurse

Godwin, Hunter Robbie

Plans for next year: College and Work Career: Undecided

Gonzalez Cira, Grecia Mayte Gooding, Casey Nicole

Plans for next year: Green River Community College Career: Pediatric nurse

Hammel, Teyton Eugene

Hansch, Taylor Maureen Plans for next year: College Career: X-ray technician

Hansen Carel, Kylie McKenzie

Plans for next year: Tacoma Community College Career: Paramedic

Hernandez, Ethan Emerson Lee Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Hair stylist

Hernandez, Jake Ryan

Plans for next year: Green River Community College Career: Air traffic control

Hernandez, Lorenzo Abel Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Lawyer

Herrera, Dylan Sebastian Herrick, Elijah Andrew Hess, Ciara Nicole Hirata, Daniel Kai’anaTakeo Holland, Christina Lynn

Plans for next year: Gonzaga University Career: Law or criminal justice

Hollenbeck, Marina Nicole Plans for next year: Western Washington University Career: Business

Holm, Christopher William Hooper, Morigan Ann Hope, Jackson Richard

Plans for next year: Whitworth University Career: Undecided

Hoskins, Cameron Gene Plans for next year: Work Career: Mechanic

Hoskins, Dylan Robert Howard, Jayce Austin

Hanson, Tucker Jay

Plans for next year: Undecided Career: Welding and fabrication

Hare, Brooke Rene’

Howgate, Kyle Thomas

Harmon, Jessica Rae

Plans for next year: Moving to Cleveland, Ohio Career: Serve people

Hartman, Donald Arthur, IV Hartman, Savanna Nicole Plans for next year: Central Washington University Career: Elementary teacher

Plans for next year: Washington State University Career: Undecided

Huerta, Abraham Huff, Madelyn Grace

Plans for next year: College Career: Chemical engineer

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Plans for next year: Tacoma Community College Career: Radiologic technician

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Plans for next year: Biola University Career: Engineering

Joy, Madeleine May

Hurst, Brittany Amber

Plans for next year: University of Washington Seattle Career: Physicians assisitant or nurse practicioner

Hussainee, Sophia S

Julian, Alexis Cheyenne

Huntington, Alex Roy

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Registered nurse

Hutchinson, Samuel Richard

Plans for next year: Army Career: Nodal system operator

Hutchinson, Tiara Rene

Plans for next year: University of Oregon Career: Undecided

Imhof, Kyle James Irvin, Courtney Lynn

Plans for next year: Lake Washington Institute of Technology Career: Executive chef

Jamora, Gabrielle Tejada Plans for next year: University of Washington Seattle Career: Physical therapy

Jansen-Conley, Tyler Allen

Plans for next year: Undecided Career: Undecided

Jastrzembski, Harrison Peter Thun

Plans for next year: Work Career: Meterologist

Kaur, Jasmin Keane, Audrey Marie

Plans for next year: Pierce Career: English teacher

Keehnel, Renald Alton

Plans for next year: National Academy of Railroad Sciences Kansas City Career: Railroad engineer

Kehn, Chloe Elizabeth

Plans for next year: Oregon State University Career: Fashion designer

Kelly, Nathaniel Austin Kidder, Spencer Ty David Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Fish and wildlife officer

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Lalap, Claudine Isip

Plans for next year: College Career: Ultrasonography

Langland, Nikki Marie Lapp, Kenyen Scott

Plans for next year: Undecided Career: Artist

Larkin, Kory Leann

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: P.E. teacher

Larsen, Damien Bryce Plans for next year: Carpenters Union Career: Bartender

Lawson, Sarah Ann Laxa, Allyson Joyce

Plans for next year: Move to San Diego Career: Business administrator or psychologist

Leach, Zachary Thomas Leadbetter, Ethan James Ledvina, Kaylyn Marie

Kidwell, Natasha LynnMarie

Plans for next year: Western Washington University Career: Drama

Kim, Emma Madeleine

Lee, Abraham Kyorei

Plans for next year: Washington State University Career: Electrical engineer

Plans for next year: Ringley College Career: Video game design

Plans for next year: University of Washington Seattle Career: Computer science

Jenkins, Justyn O’Brian

Kim, Jordan Elyse

Lee, John David

Plans for next year: Work Career: Teacher

Jewell, Julianna Tracy

Plans for next year: Northwestern University Career: Data-driven analysis

Kim, Soo Beom

Jimenez Dominguez, Marselina

Plans for next year: University of Washington Career: Pharmacist

Johnson (Thimsen), Apryl Marie

Kim, Tae Yang

Plans for next year: Grand Canyon University Career: Public relations

Johnson, Benjamin Stearl Gowler Plans for next year: Pacific Lutheran University Career: Musician

Johnson, Lydia May

Plans for next year: Western Washington University Career: Undecided

Johnston, April Julia

Plans for next year: Pierce College or Work Career: Web design

Jones, Jack Robert

Plans for next year: Work Career: Automotive engineering

Joo, John Min

Plans for next year: Military Career: Health care

Kindschuh, Kristian Kaleb King, Laci Malaya

Plans for next year: Central Washington University Career: Secondary art/ drawing teacher

Kirk, Lloyd Mathew

Klein, Olivia McKenzie Kramarevsky, Alex Michael Krantz, Amy Elaine

Plans for next year: University of Washington Seattle Career: Digital advertising

Kreiger, Alyssa Rose

Plans for next year: University of Washington Tacoma Career: Nurse or psychologist

Lee, Trevor David

Plans for next year: Seattle Pacific University Career: Business management

Lehmann, Drew Gibbons Lilly, Brandon Taylor

Plans for next year: College Career: Engineering

Lindstrom, Andrew James Ljungloef, Matilda

Plans for next year: Returning home to Sweden Career: Undecided

LoGerfo, Tino Jonathon LoGerfo, Yakob Peter

Plans for next year: Highline Community College Career: Undecided

Loney, Nora Lee

Plans for next year: Washington State University Career: Undecided

Long, Logan Hunter

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Police officer

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Career: Art

Looney, Katriel Marie

Marley, Bennet Carl

Lopes, Mitchell David

Plans for next year: University of Washington Seattle Career: Undecided

Lopez, Emilio

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Business

Lott, Austin Richard Edward

Plans for next year: College Career: Military

Lozensky, Ethan Eric

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Work with wildlife

Lucero, Joshua Rey Luke, Cameron Jeffery Luong, Elizabeth Tram Huong Lusk, Jeremy Todd

Plans for next year: Undecided Career: Undecided

Marshall, Joshua Randall

Plans for next year: Work Career: Sheet metal employee

Marshall, Nicholas James

Plans for next year: Work Career: Computer engineering

Martin, Rebecca Lynn

Plans for next year: Central Washington University Career: Undecided

Massie, Brandon Douglas Plans for next year: College Career: Computer programmer

Masters, Keegan Rayne Mata, Chasson Jon

Plans for next year: University of Washington Tacoma Career: Run a business

Mattes, Riley Richard Maule, McKenzie Leigh

Luster, DeAndre’ Alexander

McCabe, John Ashton

Plans for next year: Work and College Career: Photographer

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Underwater welding

Lyons, Saige Vanessa

McCaffity, Heather Ross

Lyons, Zachariah Daniel

McCarragher, Dylan Quentin Plans for next year: Pierce

Lyson, Andreas Hawes

Plans for next year: College Career: History teacher

M-P Mackley, Brady Jack

Maggio, Anthony Lee

Plans for next year: Community College Career: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Mahon, Hobart Scott

Plans for next year: Chemeketa Community College Career: Sports management

Main, Jake Ryan

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Undecided

Mains, Joshua Patrick Mangels, Heaven Leigh

Plans for next year: Central Washington University Career: Undecided

Mangosing, Nicholas Andrew Manley, Andrew Rex

Plans for next year: Art school

College Career: Architecture

McChesney, Megan Paige Plans for next year: Western Washington University Career: Early childhood education

McCrabb, Cassidy Lane

Plans for next year: University of Washington Seattle Career: Operations manager/ general manager

McCready, Aubrey Lynn McDaniel, Orlando G

Plans for next year: College or Navy Career: Police oficer

McKenna, Jonathan Lyle McNeal, Dominic James

Plans for next year: College Career: Firefighter

Mejia, Christopher Jesus Mendoza, Alejandro Kent Mergel, Mackenzie Reiley

Plans for next year: California Baptist University Career: Computer science

Messineo, Lorenzo Anthony

Plans for next year: Central Washington University Career: Mechanic

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Plans for next year: University of Washington Career: Undecided

Milarski, Lucas John Miller, Brandon Eugene Miller, Henry Michael Molina, Makenzie Elizabeth

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Pediatric or neonatal nurse

Molina, Mikayla Marie Montero, Amy Jane

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Photographer

Moorehead, Ashley Nadine Plans for next year: Work Career: Work at an animal shelter

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Pierce, Kelty Christiana

Roberts, Dakota Blu

Plans for next year: University of Washington Seattle Career: Bioengineering

Plans for next year: Undecided Career: Work at Target

Robillard, Kenton James

Plans for next year: Tacoma Community College Career: Financial adviser

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: System/network admin

Rodriguez, Andrew Martin

Segers, Garret Daniel

Newsome, Cole L

Plans for next year: Work Career: Yamaha Technician

Newton, Keionna Aline

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Personal relations specialist

Newton, Samuel Ryan

Plans for next year: Work Career: Line man or windmill technician

Nguyen, Kyle ThomasHoang Nigh-Rakes, Joseph Ryan Plans for next year: College/ Army Reserves Career: Army officer

Nisco, Leah Catherine

Plans for next year: University of Washington Seattle Career: International business

Piltz-Bergman, Tylene Michelle Pletcher, Riley Patrick Porter, Deanndra Kaylin Porter, Dustin Christopher Plans for next year: Royal Canadian Air Force Career: Royal Canadian Air Force

Poteet, Eric Gene Pound, Addisan Charisse

Ntanda, Cintia Luzolo Clara

Morse, Brooke Renee

Oliva, Kaylee JeoungEun

Quandt, Ty Galileo

Orellana-Bailey, Francisco Alexander

Que, Jason Isaac

Munizza, Zachary Sean

Plans for next year: Eastern Washington University Career: Physical therapy

Murphy, Paige Michelle Plans for next year: Work Career: Vet Technician

Murphy, Sydnee Marie

Orozco, Preslee Jordan Osorio, Raul Osbaldo

Plans for next year: Marines Career: Own a mechanic shop

Paice, Allie Raye Palmer, Matthew Scott

Plans for next year: Everest College Career: Medical coding

Rawley, Loren Bryce

Roland, Ethan Samuel

Plans for next year: Trade School Career: Welding and heavy diesel

Rolf, Lindsey Joy Rollins, Blake Johnathan Plans for next year: Bates Technical College Career: Firefighting

Romero, Stephan Isaiah Roslie, Joseph Rodney Rutherford, Taylor Nicole Ryan, Christian Phillip Plans for next year: Work Career: Mechanic

Sablan, Andrew Jacob

Plans for next year: Eastern Washington University Career: SWAT officer

Salcedo, Nico Jonathon

Ray, Mariah Ann

Plans for next year: University of Washington Bothell Career: Superintendent

Parker, Steven Kenneth, JR

Reed, David Douglas

Parker, Carlye Marie

Plans for next year: College Career: Attorney

Parr, Anthony John

Musick, Hannah Noel

Plans for next year: Gap year Career: Film maker

Plans for next year: Work Career: Culinary

Myers, Kylie Marie

Peak, Steven Kenneth

Neff, Deven Benjamin

Pedro Ventura, Mikela Kehaulani

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Rankin, Victoria Leigh

Plans for next year: Culinary school Career: Chef

Plans for next year: Beauty School Career: Special effects makeup artist

Palon, Amanda Brooke

Paul, Matthew Allan

Nelson, Chase Mitchell

Plans for next year: Undecided Career: Undecided

Rogers, Sebastian J

Salmond, Lazarus Micah

Parr, Kenneth Ashley

Plans for next year: Community College Career: Business

Quilici, Mariah Lynn Raikoglo, MaryJane Marie

Ripley, Christian Allan

Plans for next year: University of Washington Seattle Career: Accountant

Plans for next year: Gap year Career: Own a bakery

Plans for next year: Pacific Lutheran University Career: Occupational therapy

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Morris, Zachary Frank

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Plans for next year: Clover Park Technical College Career: Massage therapist

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Plans for next year: New Mexico State University Career: Nursing

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Plans for next year: NW-REI Career: Wind turbine technician

Phillips, Scarlett Dawn

Morrell, Marayah Erin

Plans for next year: University of Washington Tacoma Career: Healthcare and nutrition

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Clark State College Career: Physician

Morman, Samuel Alexander

Mountford, Shayleigh Madison

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Barghausen Consulting Engineers Career: Information systems

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Professional makeup artist

Plans for next year: Western Washington University Career: Undecided

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Plans for next year: Work Career: Engineering

Plans for next year: Pacific Lutheran University Career: Pediatric cardiology

Peterson, Ryan Sean

Plans for next year: Lewis-

Reece, Ryan Roland Plans for next year: Clover Park Technical College Career: Engineering and technology

Reed, Eric Christopher

Plans for next year: Get a job Career: Construction/ engineering

Samuelson, Kaitlynn Ella

Samuelson, Nicholas Clayton

Scott, Collin James

Scott, Zephen Michael

Plans for next year: Clover Park Technical College Career: Airframe technician

Seidelman, Kyah Grace Shackett, Tanner Bradley Plans for next year: Central Washington University Career: Undecided

Shamblin, Shelby Linn Shannon, Riley Michael Sharipov, Karim Mahmud Plans for next year: Skagit Valley College Career: Nursing

Sharpe, Sarina Renae Sheehan, Carson Rayce Plans for next year: Navy Career: Firefighter

Sheets, Kyle Douglas Shephard, Madelyn Victoria Silva-Garcia, Vanessa Lizeth Simmons, Dylan Scott

Plans for next year: Pierce College/ Ministry school Career: Teacher

Simmons, Tana Mae

Plans for next year: Work Career: Teacher

Slack, Colton Ryan

Sanders, Caleb John

Plans for next year: Western Washington University Career: Aerospace industry

Sapelino, Queenie Rose Dela Cruz

Smith, Alexis Jade

Plans for next year: College Career: Psychology

Scheid, Sierra Ashley

Smith, Jamauzhtahye Zhaureique Smith, Kyle Taylor

Reiter, Ole Christian N

Plans for next year: Washington State University Career: Labor and delivery nurse

Reskey, McKenna Breanne

Schenk, Adam Jeffrey

Smith, Shaylyn Valerie

Schnitger, Aaron Pedro

Solis, Mark Anthony

Regis, Madison Sue

Plans for next year: University of Washington Tacoma Career: Physician assistant

Reyes, Neilson

Plans for next year: Seattle University Career: Mechanical engineer

Schwebke, Jared Lucas

Plans for next year: Military Career: Military or law enforcement

Plans for next year: Saint Martin’s University Career: Forensic scientist

Plans for next year: Air Force Career: Accountant

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Son, Sung Hee

Plans for next year: Washington State University Career: Optometrist

Southard, Jesiah Sage

Plans for next year: College Career: Game programmer

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Taruc-Sarchi, Meela Louise Plans for next year: College Career: Physical therapy

Taylor, Alexis Michelle Plans for next year: Western Washington University Career: Own a business

Taylor, Nicholas Patrick

Plans for next year: Portantorches Bible School in Costa Rica Career: Sports medicine physician

Te’o, Blessing Mataala

Stanfield, Blake William

Tedder, Ryan Anthony

Plans for next year: Highline Community College Career: Entrepreneur

Steimle, Amanda Grace

Plans for next year: Work Career: Undecided

Stewart, Mikayla DeValle

Terry, Miriam Brooke

Plans for next year: Western Washington University Career: Registered nurse or oncologist

Stone, Suzanne Victoria

Plans for next year: University of Oregon Career: Undecided

Storts, McKenna Ann Stromblad, Rebecka

Plans for next year: Go back to sweden to finish high school Career: Mechanical engineer

Stump, Austin Gottfried Stutz, Laura Elizabeth

Plans for next year: Cosmetology School and Work Career: Cosmetology

Subiel, Russell Jay Batajoy Sugai, Kendahl Mariko Sujka, Brandon Robert

Plans for next year: Marines Career: Own and operate indoor canoe racing warehouse

Sunheng, Jasmine Khea Sweeney, Jacob Kenneth Sylla, Ousmane Papa

T-Z Taggart, Aaron James Plans for next year: Undecided Career: Work at a food bank

Thomas, Isabel Monica Thomas, Jossett Meshelle Plans for next year: Evergreen State College Career: Marketing

Thomas, Kyle Anthony Plans for next year: University of Denver Career: Law enforcement

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Thompson, Timothy Charles Tiedeman, Nicklaus Erik Tirado, Moselle R Tomal, Kurt Brian

Plans for next year: Undecided Career: Undecided

Torgerson, Tyler Nicholas Plans for next year: Linfield College Career: Business and Coaching

Torres, Joshua Orlando Tschida, Benjamin Robert Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Engineering

Plans for next year: Community College Career: Pediatric oncologist

Van Halder, Jonathan Francis

Plans for next year: Seattle Pacific University Career: Doctor

Vandenberg, Taylor Lynn Voellger, Lacie Marie

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Whalen, Mason Patrick

Plans for next year: Bellevue College Career: Undecided

Voss, Nicholas Adam Voss, Riley Annette

Plans for next year: University of Washington Tacoma Career: Social work

Wheeler, Evan Alexander Wheless, Madison Brooke Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Elementary teacher

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Plans for next year: Washington State University Career: Buyer

Wood, Tyler Chase Woolley, Levi Charles

Plans for next year: Pacific Lutheran University Career: Business

Wright, Clara Maureen

Whitehead, Andrew Laurence Jackson

Wright, MaKai Harold

Vreugdenhil, Carissa Kinlee

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Undecided

Plans for next year: Eastern Washington University Career: Teacher

Wakefield, Alexis Marie

Whitlock, Spencer William

Wulfekuhle, Kate Yvonne

Wiener, Colten Lewis

Yadon, Daniel Lawrence

Plans for next year: Trade school in Arizona Career: Refrigeration mechanic

Plans for next year: Pacific Lutheran University Career: Doctor, minister or teacher

Wiley, Savannah Lynn

Yanes, Elizabeth Claire

Wilkes, Jeremy Alexander

Yang, Tyler Timautes

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: First grade teacher

Wakefield, Trevor Daniel Plans for next year: Undecided Career: Cyber security or animation

Wakeley, Ashley Madison Walker, Bailey Alan

Plans for next year: Moving to England Career: Teacher

Ward, Ashley Nadine

Plans for next year: Technical College Career: Mechanic

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Voellger, Laura Colene

Plans for next year: Linfield College Career: Nurse

Thompson, Brady Michael

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Plans for next year: College Career: Physicians assistant

Walker, Shaquia Alexus

Takacs, Kayla Breann

Plans for next year: Northwest Renewable Energy Institute Career: Wind turbine maintenance technician

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Thomas-Murphy, Maceo Maurice

Valencia Sanchez, Jenifer Alondra

Tarrant, Logan Scott Catley

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Williams, Chloe Katherine

Plans for next year: Evergreen State College Career: Registered nurse

Williams, Cooper John Earl Plans for next year: Mechanic Career: Work at Boeing

Plans for next year: Advance Program Career: Paraeducator

Williams, Jared Lee

Warden, Eryn Kay

Williams, Maria Louise

Warr, Phoenix Jayden Warren, Bailey Hendrix

Plans for next year: Gap year Career: Business management

Plans for next year: Washington State University Career: Nursing

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Chemistry teacher/ professor

Williams, Sydni Mae

Washington, Stephanie TJ

Wilson, Alena Susan

Plans for next year: South Puget Sound Community College Career: Psychology in sports medicine

Watkins, Jared James

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Neonatal nurse

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Criminal psychology

Winterowd-Laughman, Lukas Aymon

Webb, Whitney Marie

Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Teach philosophy

Webking, Garrison William

Plans for next year: George Fox University Career: Social work

Plans for next year: Western Washington University Career: Dentist

Plans for next year: University of Victoria Career: United Nations

Webster, Jacob Alan Wesbrook, Evin Wolf Westermark, Mariah Rose

Plans for next year: University of Washington Tacoma Career: Nurse practitioner

Westling, Paige Erika Wetzel, Reed Albert

Witham, Abigail Ruth

Wolf, Collin Steven

Plans for next year: Baseball at Tacoma Community College Career: Counseling

Wolf, Gabrielle Josephine Woo, Cameron Myles Wood, Bailey Marie

Plans for next year: University of Idaho Career: Undecided

Plans for next year: University of Washington Seattle Career: Mechanical engineer

Zaragoza, Gerardo Andrew Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Physical therapy

Zombolo, Irene Zuehlsdorff, Sean Thomas Plans for next year: Pierce College Career: Professional poker player

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Inspiration can come from sparked a fire for her and showed P options are meant to her what she wants to do with the anything, even hands, which is challenge students to rest of her life. where Luke drew inspiration from be better than average.

“I got interested in art because to create her portfolio.

They aim to inspire kids some of my favorite movies and “My inspiration [for my pieces] to reach higher and prepare them shows were animated or drawn all depended on what the portion for success. and I realized at 12-years-old that of the portfolio asked for my Most AP courses tend to lean I wanted to create animated shows concentration, which consisted of more towards a rigorous academic like that. I wanted to make beautiful 12 cohesive pictures. I wanted to involvement. pieces of art that are beautiful and focus on the idea that hands are AP Studio Art differs in that aspect inspiring,” Waldhalm said. able to convey a person’s emotions by offering an expressive outlet for Junior Maiah Luke expresses her and thoughts through action. The creative students while providing reasoning behind taking the class. breathe portion consisted of many students with the opportunity to “Joining AP Studio Art meant I different ideas. It was mainly what earn college credit. could push myself I saw and/or felt at the time,” Luke It also offers “Some [of my pieces] and my skills. I said. a safe space for Senior Alejandro Mendoza, who enjoyed seeing experiment in were given human aspects how I could grow has been producing art work for the different mediums such as a smile, clothes or and build my last eight years, shares his reasoning and styles of art. style. Also, it was a behind signing up for AP Studio Art. hands...”

Junior Johanna “I took AP Studio Art to challenge class I was able to Waldhalm explains experiment in and myself and my art to make my her reasoning for JOHANNA WALDHALM work with different artwork better in quality and have JUNIOR taking the class. mediums of art,” the skills to increase quantity as “I [took AP Studio quickly as possible,” Mendoza said.

Luke said.

Art] to be able to practice and Mendoza has been interested Luke used graphite as a medium, enhance the styles of art I love the which is pencil drawings. Luke in art from a young age. Mendoza most and have my pieces [of art] expresses that she favors this as a offers his first experience with art professionally critiqued by people medium. and how it changed him. to know where my weak points are,” “[I first got interested in art on] “I like pencil drawings because Waldhalm said. they are easier to control and gain my fourth grade trip to a real art AP Studio Art, instead of a the effects I wanted within my museum. I got fixated on how traditional exam, requires students pieces,” Luke said. artists manipulated to send in a portfolio for a critique. pens, pencils, Deadlines can be “I wanted to focus on Waldhalm shares her inspiration for stressful for anyone etc. to generate the idea that hands are three dimensional her pieces. but with students “[My art] was inspired by the in and AP courses, able to portray a persons pictures beauty of animals and making sure their test dates or ideas on a two that I drastically highlighted the portfolio due date emotions...” dimensional colors of each animal to make them can begin to fray surface,” Mendoza bounce off the page,” Waldhalm one’s mind. said.

MAIAH LUKE said. “Almost all of my pictures were JUNIOR Mendoza pulled Luke shares her animal based. Some were given experience and her inspiration from human aspects such as a smile, feelings as the deadline crept closer. online sources as well as famous clothes or hands to try and make “As the deadline [for my artists. a fun character filled with emotion portfolio] got closer I became “For my concentration I was and life.” frazzled because I realized I was inspired by Alphonso Dunn, a not ready and I would doubt Youtube artist, who creates lifemy drawings like figures using pen and ink. For the others, they were mainly idea and concept art from other artists, such as the ‘Cavalier of Death’

by Salvador Dali,” Mendoza said.

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