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CORE 24 CHALLENGES SOPHOMORES
The class of 2019 is the first to meet the new credit requirement implemented by Washington, which leaves little room for error and fewer elective options but more post-high emphasis. So how will it work? Despite the new requirement for fine art, Loring explained that credit urrent sophomores are the first requirements sometimes stand between class to be affected by a new state- students and fine arts. “I have had students who were upset mandated 24-credit requirement system. The so-called “Core 24” took effect that they could not take my class because they had other classes they needed to take, last year. Counselor Michael Sanchez explains other classes within their core curriculum the reasoning behind introducing these such as reading, writing, math, things that are based on analytical thought,” Loring requirements. “What OSPI [the Office of the said. Sanchez agreed, stating that Superintendent of Public Instruction] and the Washington State Government requirements still affect the arts. “The biggest challenge wanted to do was provide will be fitting in that fine a more likely pathway for students to go to college. “I am really excited. I am art and world language They believe that if every glad they have a full credit component that they added,” Sanchez said. student in the state of Sophomore Jaime requirement for visual Washington is able to do Goldberg, one of the this path and fill all these arts.” first students to be little gaps then they are affected by the Core 24 prepared for two-or-fourrequirements, describes JOSEPH LORING year university,” Sanchez TEACHER how the new system said. could affect his electives. The change, the largest “I want to continue [electives] but I in Washington State history, has been in development for an extended period of don’t know if I will be able to. It all depends on how my classes fit in throughout high time. “It has been a long process. I want to say school,” Goldberg said. According to Sanchez, PPRs five or six years,” Sanchez said. (personal pathway requirements) The changes added requirements for a can be instrumental to fitting variety of classes. “We now have an extra science all the requirements in. “PPRs… go with requirement, they separated fitness the career and health [into two categories], they B Y
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eliminated an occupational education credit and added a fine art credit. They also added two credits of world language and reduced electives to just four credits,” Sanchez said. While the new requirements did cut electives, the Core 24 also introduced a whole fine art credit. “I am really excited. I am glad that they have a full credit requirement for visual arts,” drawing and design teacher Joseph Loring said. ”I do not think that it will affect them very much negatively. I know that there are ways that they can take my class.”
pathways that our CTE provides: However, it is not offered at every school accounting, business, graphic design, and if you did not take that then you have photography, health and human services, no buffer,” Sanchez said. Goldberg explained his reaction to the any one of those pathways. If you choose to take classes in these realms then you are new requirements. “At first I was worried that we needed propelling yourself forward for college,” more credits [than the other classes] but Sanchez said. as I learned more about The PPRs allow students it I stopped worrying,” to gain an advantage post“The Digitools course Goldberg said. high school. Loring speaks from “If you decide to take that students take in ninth personal experience Medical Terminology One and Two or Medical grade gives them a little as he points out the disadvantage of the Core Careers Academy, you are bit of a boost.” 24. on pace to go into some “I know that in sort of medical career. If MICHAEL SANCHEZ community college I had you are in that progression COUNSELOR to take geometry three and you can not fit in an times and it took me that extra fine art then the state has said that we can use your personal many times to find a teacher that could pathway to eliminate that one extra credit teach me the subject. It was not until I for fine art and place it in your elective met a teacher that taught in the way that I learned that I received the information, category,” Sanchez said. One of the most major changes of the not because the other teachers were new system is that some students now bad, just because how I learned was not congruent with the way that they taught,” have no leeway to fail a class. “The Digitools course that students Loring said. “To think that the 1,800 kids take in the ninth grade gives them a little that go to school here will not come up bit of a boost. Essentially, if you took against that once in three years with the Digitools your ninth-grade year 36 classes that they take is ridiculous.” If a student does fail a class or lack a you can graduate with 24.5 credits if you passed every credit, there are options to make it up. “You have to do something to recover class. That would give you a .5-credit that credit and there are only a few or semester options that we have currently to recover b u f f e r . credit. One is our credit retrieval option after school. We have a computer program called Odyssey Ware. Another option is an online independent study,” Sanchez said. Sanchez stated that students can also retrieve credit in other ways. “There is a world language test that we started offering in our district recently where if you take this test and pass a certain level you get credit for all the levels before it,” Sanchez said.
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LOCAL & NATIONAL LOCAL GOLFER SUCCEEDS
Former PHS golfer and Cascade Christian alumnus Ryan Moore made the United States Ryder Cup team. The Ryder Cup is where the best golfers from the U.S. and Europe play to decide which is the better team.
Local TRAGEDY STRIKES WA
LIP DUB GOES VIRAL
POLICE CATCH BURGLAR
M’S STILL IN PLAYOFF HUNT
Arcan Cetin, 20-years-old confessed to killing five patrons in the Cascade Mall in Burlington, Sept. 23. Our deepest condolences go out to the families of the victims. This past week, the police caught a burglar in the act on the 300 block of East Pioneer Ave. The 42-year-old suspect has convictions on his record and multiple warrants out for his arrest.
The Puyallup High School Lip Dub was shot a couple weeks ago and since being posted the video has gotten nearly 100,00 views
The Seattle Mariners are in the middle of a payoff hunt with just three games left in the season. If they make the playoffs it will be the first time they have done so in 15 years
National CLOSE RACE FOR PRESIDENT
The Presidential race is in full swing with the first Presidential Debate taking place this past Monday, Sept. 26. Few points separate the two candidates.
DRINK NAMESAKE DIES
Arnold Palmer, who most everyone associates with the drink but is actually a legendary golfer died at the age of 87. Palmer was known for his love of the game and proffesionalism on the golf course. He will be missed.
HOUSTON SEES TRAGEDY
Similar to the shooting in Burlington, WA, an incident in Houston, TX left nine people injured, with the police gunning down the shooter Sept. 25.
MLB PLAYER PASSES AWAY
Major League Baseball was struck with sad news this past Sunday morning when the reports hit mai nstream media of 24-yearold Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez losing his life in a boating accident. Every one of the Miami Marlins wore the number 16, Fernandez’s number on Monday to honor
PROTESTERS IN CHARLOTTE
Protesters took to the streets in Charlotte, NC early last week, after Keith Lamont Scott was killed by policeman, adding to a line of incidents concerning the police.
ANTHEM KNEELIING GROWS
The number of people kneeling during the National Anthem continues to grow as a boys football team from Beaumont, TX knelt. The team since has received death threats for their actions.
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arrival. Can you see it? Once the first note is struck, you As its expanding melodies cover you, just as a wave gently rolls watch the rest dance around your over the shore, you feel head as sweet air fills the space complete; whole; around you. Can you feel it? content. Adventure, love, heart-break, There is purpose and discovery, betrayal, joy; moments Are you listening? direction in your life. Listening for the one You have something where you need music the most. It is always there, always at your thing that makes you to cling to, growing unique from all others, closer and closer to this fingertips. Be still and let chaos subside as yet connects you to those invisible companion. music washes very same strangers. Yet, the NATALIE WHITE over you, complexity of Can you hear it? out Flowing through you like a music goes far beyond “Music defines humans drowning everything else. rushing river, filling your body, just defining someone. It is the universal in more ways than you immersing your brain. Can you hear language that connects Can you feel it? could ever know.” it? Comforting lyrics pour into the foreigner, captures Music defines NATALIE WHITE GUEST your thoughts when you are the fleeting and cares humans in more for the fallen. overwhelmed. ways than you Music never fails to speak up, could ever know. Passion overcomes you as your own words cannot possibly stand up or lift up. Are you listening (now)? Can you hear it? describe your feelings. The next time you bring the Over time, this form of microphone to your mouth, pick Yet, music effortlessly sings resounding beauty and elegance up your drum sticks, or put in what you cannot say. continues to flow over deep your headphones and someone Can you hear it? Close your eyes. Let the music wounds and scars creating asks how you would describe yourself, simply say: music. gracefully guide you through life, smooth skin and calm souls. Music patiently awaits your never failing, never leaving. eople claim one word cannot possibly describe them as a whole. But in truth, one word is really all that is needed. One word that describes all that we are--music.
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As a new driver, parallel parking students. Students were asked to fill out a sheet of paper parking spaces available in every lot comes to a whopping can be the most terrifying part of specifying which lot they would prefer and then that sheet total of 270. I am irritated because I did not win a parking pass was entered into a raffle box. The raffle was only for a driving. on any of the draws along with countless others. This It is something most of us chance to buy a pass, not to win one. Parking passes for the first and second lot are currently means I have to compete for parking with other juniors probably failed on our driver’s test and seniors that did not win along with and as someone who has had their $40 but before it could be bought, all incoming sophomore drivers. license for over a year, I still hate it. fines had to be paid. Lots of people had I have to be at school by 7:15 in the It is painful to attempt the perfect AP fines, book fines, etc. Some people “...the only thing I looked three step parking job but even could not pay for these on such short forward to for my junior morning, 40 minutes prior to the start of school. notice, so many people worse when you OLIVIA B. year was being able to That is 40 minutes I could spend missed out. decide that the “This is why I was so sleeping, putting myself together, eating Before, students 10 minutes you STAFF park in the lot...” breakfast and other activities the school were responsible have spent trying excited to become a recommends to remain a healthy student. for showing up to to straighten out was not worth it so you junior, I would be able to orientation early and OLIVIA BOLIN We are forced to come to school at the speed off in embarrassment. STAFF crack of dawn, sit in classrooms for six and hoping that there were I can tell you that a dream shared by purchase a pass.” a half hours and endure the most boring passes left over and all sophomores is to own a parking pass that was it. The raffle provided an equal years of our lives. I am appalled at the fact that more for the school’s parking lot. Guaranteed OLIVIA BOLIN chance for all juniors and seniors to get a parking spaces cannot be provided for us. parking and no need to parallel park what STAFF Last year, the only thing I looked forward to for junior parking pass, which was really great. more could you want? I personally think that the amount of parking available year was being able to park in the lot, but now my dreams This is why I was so excited to become a junior, because in the lot is ridiculous for the amount of students at have been crushed by the ugly reality that is parking at I would be able to purchase a pass. This year, Puyallup High School decided to implement our school. Currently, there are a total of 1,214 students our school. a new system for equally distributing parking passes to enrolled as either a junior or a senior. The amount of
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for the whole school year!” year away from anything I decided I wanted to study in you know in a whole new this country when I realized how country and culture seems different this country is from to be pretty scary. And yet here Spain. The people, the weather, I am, ready to explore this new the culture and the landscape world in front of me. are just a few examples. I am often asked, “why I love traveling, so this was the America? Why would you leave perfect opportunity to really get your comfort zone for such a to know a different environment. long period of time?” So far, I have been to Mt. Well, apart from the obvious Rainier, Gig Harbor, Hood Canal, reason that I was hoping to meet LUCIA M. Seattle, Olympia, Roslyn and the a Troy Bolton and have a High STAFF Washington State Fair. School Musical life, improving This country has some unique my English and social skills were places, I can tell you. the main objective of this year abroad. There are many things that you take for I have already been away for a shorter period of time in an English speaking granted in your every day life but for me country and the experience was incredible. it is like being in a teenage TV show: the That is why I thought: “Well, I should try football games, the classes, lunch time and
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to sport events and join a club. This year what every girl thinks about: the dances. You have no idea how exciting every little is going to be like a movie and there is no rewind button, so you have to enjoy every thing is for the exchange students. Of course, the situation might get a little single moment as if it was the last. Seriously, you do overwhelming at a certain not know how much point. Many questions start “I decided I wanted to we exchange students appreciate that you guys coming to your head: what if I do not fit in? What study in this country when include us in your plans, to us or even share if I do not get along with I realized how different talk a smile in the hallway. my host family? What if this country is from It makes us feel more the kids in my high school comfortable and a little bit do not like me? What if I Spain.” more at home. miss my family way too Last but not least, I much? LUCIA MONTERO would like to thank all the The list can be as long STAFF people who have made as you want and the only solution is to prove yourself wrong. You this last month in the U.S. and these few have to go out there and enjoy your time weeks at school amazing. You are going to make this year worth it. here. Talk to everyone, make friends, go
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“Hugely. I adore music. I have always loved rock & roll.”
“Music is more spiritual than entertainment.I really enjoy church hymns because it is uplifting.”
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an Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick started a nationwide demonstration of kneeling during the National Anthem at Qualcomm Stadium Sept. 1. Others are now following in his footsteps by kneeling during the National Anthem before their games to join him in what he says is a fight against social injustice.
Sophomore Tucker Meeker plays on the JV football team. Meeker has been playing football since eighth grade. “My dad encouraged me to play football because of my size; he thought I would be a good lineman,” Meeker said. Although Meeker does not agree with Kaepernick’s choice to kneel, he does believe the professional player sets a good example for teenagers his age to stand up for what they believe is right.
“I do not agree with Kaepernick’s decision to take a knee but I do respect him for trying to bring light to the situation,” Meeker said. Although Meeker does understand the reason behind the kneeling, he thinks that others might not understand and think it is only for the publicity. “If Kaepernick does not kneel during the National Anthem for the rest of the season he will probably be called out for kneeling
just for the publicity,” Meeker said. The Seahawks had their first game of the season Sept. 11. Instead of kneeling, the Seahawks linked arms to show their unity during the National Anthem. Meeker believes this was a good choice on how to handle the situation. “I think the Seahawks handled the situation nicely by doing their own act of unity on the field during the National Anthem,” Meeker said.
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usic, to some, is the voice of the people. It can be used as a weapon in the war against conformity, political antic or the war against one’s self. From the crooners of the ‘60s to the angst fille rock songs of the ‘90s, music has been seen as a form of self-expression for the masse since the first human life. Lecturer of music history at the University of Washington, John Hanford III holds the belief that music interacts with almost all aspects of one’s life. “Mu “[Music] interacts with most aspects of culture, I should think: a two-way street -- with the other arts, with politics, social order and class, religion, war, cul technology, poetry, dance, philosophy, sexual relations, to reinforce power th structures and to challenge power structures,” Hanford said. Band teacher Eric Ryan reflects on his belief of how music and culture tie into one another and the way it plays into the simple human need to tell stories. “I think music is culture. So much of music is storytelling and culture is passed down through storytelling. I also think music can positively inspire change and sometimes negatively inspire change. For so many, it is an outlet that can reach the masses (pop music, rap, movie music, etc.),” Ryan said. Frederick Orton voices his thoughts on the ways music can be building blocks or th ties between one culture to another. “I do believe that music can bring different cultures together. It helps build bridge and highlights seminaries and demonstrates that we are much more alike than we a different. Music is a universal language. Even written music can be read and playe because it can be read and played by anyone who can read music, regardless of wh language we speak,” Orton said. Orton, who has been teaching Multi-Cultural Studies for the last 12 years, uses mus as a method of teaching. Music, which some could see as one of the ties between differen cultures, is also something Orton sees as an important part of history.
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Music’s effect depends on person rumors. “Or that when I was pregnant… if my unborn child heard Mozart, I am just using a personal example, that if I listen Does that rock music you listen to really help you to Mozart [my child would be smarter]. They even sell study? headphones for mom’s tummy, but every study says no, it has Does that classical music you listen to really help you zero impact on IQs, zero impact on learning,” White said. “At sleep? least in my humble opinion, or I should really say, in my humble Does that pop music you listen to before a race really opinion as a former pregnant woman.” help you focus? Similar to studying, whether music helps someone sleep Does that jazz music really help relieve stress? depends on the person and type of music. White says music The answers to these questions is simply, it depends. can be effective if it is blocking out background music but other According to Dr. Steven J. Morrison, Professor of than that, it actually reduces your quality and quantity of sleep. Music at the University of Washington, recent studies “Once you fall asleep, it is called your reticular formation; it have shown just how complex the relationship shuts down and stops sending information to your higher brain, between people and music is. The type of music which is why you do not hear stuff, you do not feel things, your that you listen to and how effective it is in helping senses are basically not, they are still working but they are just someone concentrate really varies per person. not sending information to the parts of your brain that would “One thing that we have learned over the recent recognize that,” White said. “If somebody was sleeping with, years where we have had access to more neurological you know, earbuds or headphones or whatever, their brains are research processes is something that I think people not recognizing that sound. But during the night, people wake suspected for a long time. It is that when we up several times and so if your music is still on, that is going to interact with music, there is no one actually bring you to a higher awake state and particular way that we do it. There are higher awake state would make it more “Music can say things that many, many different ways of engaging difficult for you to fall back asleep.” with music and the way that our brains While music has seemingly little effect words alone cannot... respond depends on how we are doing it,” on studying and sleeping, it can help students music is the universal bond and express emotions, relieve stress and Morrison said. Choir teacher George Guenther deal with things cognitively, emotionally and language.” finds that music helps him open up new sometimes even physically, Morrison says. It is possibilities of exploration, including to the also used as a mood regulator. GEORGE GUENTHER sounds of different cultures. Guenther agrees Music is important in getting people TEACHER with Morrison on whether music can help a pumped up and in the proper attitude, says person concentrate. Guenther. “My sense is that if it is really soothing and very ordered, like “Music can say things that words alone cannot and we classical or relaxing in a sense, it can help. I think if it is angry often have a playlist when we are feeling down, we have goor it has kind of overtones of rage in it, I do not think that is to music and when we want to party, we have a go-to group going to be helpful to get someone to go to sleep or to study,” of music. Sometimes if you are in a really crummy mood or a Guenther said. “But that is just where I am coming from at my really bad mood, you can actually put on music to get you out age and someone who is really into that music, it might. Music of that mood. It is, the cliché is music is the universal language,” is personal in some ways and what might not help me... might Guenther said. be totally different for somebody else.” As for stress, according to Morrison, music is often the perfect Senior Drake Nichols Poirier finds that music helps him focus thing to calm it. Many athletes can be seen wearing headphones on what he is doing. While the music type depends on the day, before an event to get in that place and stay relaxed. he says it is mostly a lot of rock and roll. “For example, in a short term situation, like if you are “I think it helps me focus because I get into the beat and I undergoing a medical test or something and you are in a stressful start feeling the music-- it helps me drone out everything else environment or somewhere that might be unpleasant, often that is going on around me and just focus in on the work in front patients are asked if there is something they would like to listen of me,” Poirier said. to,” Morrison said. “I recently saw an example where someone While it helps Poirier, it will not help everyone. was having an MRI conducted and that can be stressful. It is a If it is music that is extremely engaging and calls for close very enclosed environment and they put headphones on the attention, it will actually detract from studying, Morrison patient and asked them what they wanted to listen to and it explains. helped them calm down.” Psychology teacher Matt White highlights that music often will Additionally, for long term, there is a whole area of study not work, unless it is used as a way to prevent other distractions. known as music therapy, to help people handle difficult “When you are studying, music can be effective in blocking situation. out other noises but then the problem becomes if you are “I think that music can very evocative, whether it can help tapping your toes to the music, now you are being distracted somebody deal with or dredge up, you know, express emotions from the actual studying time. It is almost like background that they have. There are even therapists who are trained noise, you know those noise machines. If everybody in the in music therapy, which is through music by the playing or house is watching TV and you can hear that, then that would be listening to, so people can express how they feel,” White said. distracting so if you needed something to get rid of that, music Guenther, Morrison and White all emphasize that music’s could work that way,” White said. success varies according to each person. Thus, if ACDC or There are studies that claim that if you listen to classical Mozart are blocking out some sort of background noise, Taylor music, you will be smarter but White is quick to disclaim those Swift is keeping you calm pre-race or Louis Armstrong helps
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together for many years. I see it as a positive interaction and positive relationship. I have “I use music in not only my Multi-Cultural Studies classes but in my American past students that come back and see me and music is still a part of their life and some Studies classes as well. For example, when I teach about the ‘Jazz Age’ or the ‘Harlem their employment.” Renaissance’, I introduce my students to the music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington Music is the voice of a generation. Orton, who has now had the opportunity to live and Count Basie. My students all listen to and study the lyrics of Billie Holiday’s ‘Ain’t through several different eras in American culture, expresses his opinion on what music Nobody’s Business If I Do’,” Orton said. “In Multi-Cultural studies, I teach my students cs can do to the culture of an area. how to do the Hustle (to :’Stayin’ Alive’ by the Bee Gees) as I share about the impact that ed “Music can affect cultures in many ways. It can be an expression of emotion, history, the Disco Culture (and the movie “Saturday Night Fever”) had on not only the American es current events or commentary. Culture impacts music and music impacts culture,” Culture but many other parts of the world as well.” Orton said. Hanford, who has been studying music in Seattle for the last 40 years, gives Orton is one of the many who believe that music is a method of change. Here he gives recommendations for further reading for anyone still interested examples of change affected with classics like ‘Imagine’ by John Lennon. finding out more about how music affects one’s relationships usic is storytelling and in “Music does cause change and is often at the heart of change. The Civil Rights while also providing his insight into how music has been playing lture is passed down a role in human life for years. movement of the ‘60s was motivated by many of the song like ‘We Shall Overcome’ and the protests against the Vietnam War were expressed in songs like “Perhaps [music affects our relationships] in more hrough storytelling.” ways ‘Give Peace a Chance’ and ‘Imagine,’” Orton said. than I am aware of. I would recommend reading “Music... helps Ryan assumes that music will continue to affect change as he Musicophilia by Oliver Sacks and This Is Your Brain believes it already has. He also speaks about his time with a summer On Music by Levitin. But, the real killer is A World build bridges... and music tour through Europe. Inside, a movie that shows case histories of many ERIC RYAN elderly people suffering from Alzheimer’s and stroke TEACHER demonstrates that we are “Yes, [music] has [brought people from different cultures together] and it will continue to. I am a part of a summer music tour that related problems. Playing the music of their youth much more alike...” travels through Europe and I have seen this happen first hand,” Ryan reconnects them in meaningful ways to mental and physical activities,” he said. Hanford said. “Music has always been used as a social medium – ‘functional FREDERICK ORTON Orton expresses excitement at the unknown aspect of how music music’ played for religious and political events, social gatherings, hunting TEACHER es will change next and his happiness at the opportunity to see it expeditions, marriages, dances, etc. Playing in a band, is the tightest sense are change as much as it already has in his lifetime. of ‘communion’ I have probably ever experienced, for good or for bad.” ed “I am always excited to see what the next chapter in the music world will be. I have Due to his close proximity to students Ryan has been able to see close up the affect hat lived long enough to see many things go full circle. It seems like each generation tries music has had on his band students as well as reflecting on the way it has shaped his to push the envelope, however one constant seems to be the human need for music and own relationships. sic other forms of expression,” Orton said. “Most of my friends from school were in music. Most of my friends now are colleagues nt that teach music. I met my wife when I taught her first grade class music,” Ryan said. “It seems that many of my students have a core group of friends in band. Some have played
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“When enrollment increases, we see all kinds of impacts. We have a ton of kids and we hire all these teachers and then the kids feel the immediate result in crowded hallways, parking lots and do not show up, then we do not have enough money and have to Crowded hallways and overfilled classes may seem to be an classrooms. We are feeling this crunch especially at PHS where let teachers go.” anomaly, unique to just this year, however, the halls may continue our ability to expand into portables is limited to our city campus Planning for the school year can be difficult. With new students to swell for several more years to come. [and] we do not have 20 acres out back to expand to,” Lowney transferring in last minute and current students wanting different According to Brian Lowney, Chief Academic Officer for said. things than they did last spring, Sunich provides an insight. Region Three in the Puyallup School District, it is not only new “We actually were fairly close [in our predictions], however Principal David Sunich delves into the effect the sophomores but new students in general moving to the area. there was a rush of kids towards the end overpopulated school could have on students “As much growth as we have felt at PHS this year, we are and administration. of the summer and some of the schedule just beginning as the real impacts over the next few years are “Aside from the first week of people being “...in the hallways you get changes had to do with imbalanced classes. really hitting our feeder schools at the elementary level and frustrated that their schedule was changed and lot of kids wanted to change schedules pushed everywhere and it Afrom junior high schools. In fact three of our Puyallup High School they were comfortable where they were and they what they requested in the spring. feeder elementary [schools], Mountain View, is really annoying.” When school was about to start they wanted were not happy about having Northwood and Waller Road are experiencing to change so we had some really big classes to change, I think the teachers “We feel the immediate are definitely appreciated of double-digit growth this year, 10 percent or and some really small classes,” Sunich said. CASALI RAMOS more,” Lowney said. Sunich then explains on what the classrooms that are not [quite] JUNIOR result in crowded With feeder elementary schools becoming administration is doing to relieve the issue. as crowded,” Sunich said. overfilled, the district looks into solutions for hallways, parking lots and “[We closed] some of the small classes and creating some new Classes will see a positive effect when the this growing issues. pressure of the crowded classrooms is relieved ones for the classes that were really overcrowded. [For example], classrooms.” “The recently passed bond projects will and Sunich says the administration is working adding a new English class to relieve the other English classes,” address this elementary need by building new Sunich said. their way to this point. BRIAN LOWNEY elementary schools to handle this growth but Junior Casali Ramos comments on how overpopulation has “Everybody will benefit from it in the long ACADEMIC OFFICER the real bubble will hit our secondary schools run when [teachers] have fewer kids in their affected her school experience. soon and I imagine we will need to look at a “It seems like we have regular classes that are a little full. I am classrooms with more room and individualized future bond to address growth at our secondary schools including attention from teachers. [The amount of kids] really depends on usually almost late to every class because of the traffic. It makes PHS,” Lowney said. the subject. Ideally we would like to have all of our classes in me feel uncomfortable because when you are in the hallways you Lowney explains on how this issue may look in the future for the 20’s but we know we are not able to do that. When we start get pushed everywhere and it is really annoying. [This year] feels the region. getting up into the mid-30s we feel like that is too high for our a lot more crowded,” Ramos said. “[Take] a look around at all of the building taking place in our main subject areas.” Senior Brady Burg also talks about what he has observed this region. Many people believe that all of the new housing in the Sunich explains the process to hiring the amount of teachers year when it comes to the overcrowded classrooms. area is happening on South Hill but one good look at North Hill the school needs and why hiring more teachers is not the best “I have noticed an [overpopulation at our school]. All of my and the Valley will tell you that we are experiencing incredible solution. classes are super full and teachers are trying to find desks. I have growth in our feeder pattern and at PHS,” Lowney said. “We hired enough teachers based on what we predicted the not personally noticed a whole lot of an effect to my learning Overcrowding is not only an inconvenience for students and number of kids [would] be. As a district we have to be careful experience,” Burg said. staff but it could affect students and their learning experience not to overstaff because we get funding from the state based on at PHS. each individual kid,” Sunich said. “If we think we are going to B Y J E N S E T H E P R I N T E D I T O R
New attendance, policies create discussion Students came back to a new year with new faces, new faculty and other changes including parking permit lotteries and and increased emphasis on attendance. B Y S H A Y L A J O N E S C O V E R A G E E D I T O R
The start of a new school year brings many new things. New students, new faculty, new memories but for students of Puyallup High School it has also brought a new parking and attendance policy. Principal David Sunich, who is now in his second year at PHS, sheds light on what might have been a confusing situation regarding the attendance policy last year. “This is the first time where we have had [the attendance policy] really clearly defined so I think that it is something that our entire staff is really focusing on and we are making it a priority and I think that anything where everybody is focusing on the same thing makes it easier to make it successful,” Sunich said. This year has also brought two new administrators. One new face the student body has been introduced to is vice principal Nathan Webb. Webb, an alumnus, says he is hopeful for the future of the attendance policy and the positive impact it will have on students. “After the first few weeks of school we have a 94 percent attendance rate which is
really high. Our hope is that rate continues to policy] sends a stronger message that if they, grow and stay high. Studies have shown that for whatever reason, received the inadvertent attendance is vital to academic success so we message before that we did not care last year, which was not true; we just like to have [students] here in did not clearly express that. the building,” Webb said. The new policy was a “Attendance is vital to This just makes it clear to people ahead of time what the project taken on by faculty and something Webb hopes academic success so we expectations are. I hope that will send the message to like to have them here in [to new students] it looks like we really care about students students that the faculty cares the building.” being here so I hope that about their academic success. makes them more inclined to “[The attendance policy] follow it,” Sunich said. was a collective effort NATHAN WEBB V ICE PRINCIPA L Although some students between teachers and may see the policy as administrators. We wanted students to be attending class regularly so unforgiving, Webb explains that the policy now we have a formalized process that shows gives students the ability to learn from mistakes. “We have given you three chances as room students, parents, faculty and community members that we are taking student’s learning for mistakes. We understand that there are different circumstances that we like to work seriously,” Webb said. For returning students the policy may be a with students on. If [the absence is] justified little different than the perception of it in the then we can take off those tardies but we really want students on time where they need to be,” past. Sunich understands these concerns and Webb said. Sunich also elaborates on how students addresses them with the hope that students will take away the simple message that faculty cares. can have some room for error where tardies “I think that to returning students [the new are concerned but that students will see the absences as missed learning time. “We usually tell kids that we are assigning the detention but if they can go and get a note from mom or dad or whomever is their parent or guardian, we can dismiss the detention. We want kids to recognize that it is a missed opportunity for learning,” Sunich said. Another new policy this year—the parking pass lottery—was aimed to make the parking process more fair for all students regardless of when they showed up for prep days in august. With limited spots and many student drivers,
Sunich decided that to make it a fair opportunity for all that the parking pass lottery system provided students with such an opportunity. “Last year was my first year here and I did not know what to expect. What we found was that the prep days became a race to see who could get here first because it was a first-come, first-serve basis for parking passes,” Sunich said. “It was a problem because we had kids helping out with prep days who did not get to have a chance to purchase one because they were so busy helping out. Prep days were very overcrowded the first couple of hours which discouraged kids from coming in and getting in line so this makes it equitable and fair and we gave priority to seniors which we felt was something that the seniors had earned.” While admitting to overselling parking spots in the past, Sunich assures that that is not the case this year. “We are not going to oversell the parking lots this year. We have in the past but we are not this year. The reasoning for that is because there is never a day when every student is here, whether these kids are in Running Start or absent,” Sunich said. While the new polices may come as a shock to students, Webb assures that the goal for administrators and faculty is student success and the equal opportunity for each student to have that. “The overarching goal for us is to make sure every student has equal and equitable access to our facilities and to our academic programs and nonacademic programs and that always out goal to support students and help them grow as people and academically,” Webb said.
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deeply connected to them. He lived what he wrote and it made his music seem even more personal. I am personally a big Frank Ocean fan and I thought for Frank Ocean’s new album, “blond” was released just a while that he was done making music. this year after a long four years of silence. I am sure that many people are excited to finally see his This unique album tells a story through his lyrics. While listening to the album, I found myself trying to figure return. He offered something new with this album, the aspect out certain parts of his life and what it was like for him of showing that he was not just brave during the whole growing up in New Orleans. The album really shows how scared he was to pursue process of being a successful artist, he went through numerous amounts of personal doubt his career in music in Los Angeles but and had to believe in himself first in order had to do what made him happy. “He lived what he to succeed. One song that really caught my While listening, you can hear that he wrote and it made his attention was “Change Up.” This song was absolutely terrified to take the leap had a very ominous feel to it for it music seem even more to chase his musical dreams. explained his ego as a teenager and how With an artist who can admit that in his he had to turn it down to really become a personal.” songs for all to hear, you have to respect successful man. that. He explains through these songs I personally compare this type of wait BRANDON SUPNET that all dreams start with you personally. to Adele and how she came out of a long AD MANAGER He explains how he moved to Los Angeles hibernation as well. This album is a genuine Frank Ocean album with at age 18 and how he had to adapt to the lifestyle of being smooth lyrics, along with creative and original beat alone. Frank Ocean wrote and explained that every day was patterns. I felt nothing but relaxed while listening. His spin on a grind to get where he is today. He had to stay true to R&B is just so unique that you do not want to listen to his beliefs and not let any negativity affect his journey, according to his songs. Another huge reason as to why I anybody else. This new and improved album is just 40 minutes long, enjoyed listening to his work. Many albums from many different artists will lie and yet says so much and provides great satisfaction to the ear. He improved in the aspect of really being himself. only talk about a lifestyle in the flashiest way. Frank He spoke of his lyrics in a way that he seemed truly and Ocean sings as a poet who will only portray real life and the hardships that come with it. B Y B R A N D O N S U P N E T A D / C I R C U L A T I O N
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“Sully” is a compelling drama and biography directed by Clint Eastwood. The film follows the events of U.S. Airways Flight 1549 making an emergency landing onto the Hudson River after a flock of birds struck both of the plane’s engines Jan. 15, 2009. Captain Sullenberger “Sully” (Tom Hanks) and his co-pilot, Jeff Skiles (Aaron Eckhart) are on board of United States Airway Flight 1549 departing from New York to Charlotte, N.C. Just three minutes after take-off, a flock of birds fly into both of the plane’s engine, causing the plane to no longer operate. Incapable of landing at the nearby airports, Sully successfully and safely lands the plane onto the Hudson River. In the aftermath of the incident, Sully suffers from PTSD, repeatedly witnessing
the plane crash into a building as he particular film, I disliked it. The flashbacks provided purpose, and Jeff undergo investigation with the although the way they were introduced National Transportation Safety Board. There were many aspects of the film made it seem confusing to me. It followed a funky timeline which that I enjoyed. However, what stood out to me the made it hard for me to interpret what was going on. most was the way the One of the flashbacks film was captured, it made me feel like I was a “I was amazed at how they showed two planes, one part of the experience. were able to film a movie having technical issues and one escorting its This scene showcased the plane preparing that made you feel a part way back to make sure it landed safely. for takeoff and my of it.” There was very little immediate impulse was dialogue spoken and I to grab onto something ALYSSA DEL ROSA could not figure out who because taking off has STAFF was in the flashback. It always been the most made it very confusing frightening part for me. I was amazed at how they were able to for me to follow. Overall, I would highly recommend film a movie that made you feel a part of this film to anyone who enjoys a good it. Generally, I enjoy when movies drama based on real life events and plot showcase flashbacks, however in this based scenarios involving flying.
I would highly recommend these for people who love a good flying plot because the movie incorporates a lot of flying jargon. If you are able to understand and interpret what they are talking about, this is a movie they will love because it is a movie you can relate to. I would not recommend this movie for people who think that flashbacks make a storyline of a movie confusing or hard for them to follow.
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Oreo challenges taste buds with new flavors
The packages are tempting, the commercials make them sound interesting but just how delicious are the “exotic” flavors of Oreos; are they worth the hype? REVIEW B Y
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If you are a fan of gingerbread cookies, it is likely that you will be a fan of the Pumpkin Spice Oreo. Although the Pumpkin Spice flavor was missing, the cookie was tasteful, as if a gingerbread man danced in your mouth. Along with the lack of Pumpkin Spice, this Oreo was also very sweet, leaving an unpleasant ginger taste lingering in my mouth.
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Although Swedish Fish Oreos may sound like an interesting combination, I was only able to take a few bites. The chocolate cookies made up for the overwhelming sweet taste. This unique creation tasted like bubblegum with chocolate crumbles. I personally would not go grab another cookie of this flavoring, for the Swedish Fish flavor mixed with chocolate was too strong for me.
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Next, the Candy Corn Oreo is a treat worth waiting for. The middle flavoring tasted like vanilla frosting, very similar to the taste that you would find on a store-bought birthday cake. If you are expecting Candy Corn flavoring, do not go eating this cookie looking for it. The cookie did not taste like Candy Corn but instead tasted like the familiar S’mores Oreo.
If you are looking for a quick snack that you can depend on, I would highly advise you to go buy the Candy Corn Oreo. However, if you are an adventurous person or are just simply looking for a new snack I would definitely recommend trying all three flavors. Who knows, you may just find yourself a new seasonal obsession.
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Newest book in Harry Potter series released this summer allows readers to use a timeturner to go back in time to relive old childhood memories of being a student at Hogwarts. B Y B A I L E E D O M A N M U LT I M E DI A E DI T O R
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DNCE does ‘The Puyallup’ with unique performance B Y H A L E Y K E I Z U R S O C I A L M E D I A E DI T O R
A burst of light flashes through the crowd. Your voice cracks as you try to sing a note much too high for your range. You try to conceal the sweat on your forehead as you jump along to the beat. Next to you, your friends dance and sing along to the lyrics. The two girls four rows up scream that they love the artist. Your heart pounds and ears ring as the band closes and departs the stage This was the concert experience I had when I saw DNCE Sept. 14, 2016 at the Washington State Fair. The dance-rock band DNCE debuted in September 2015, when the group released their hit single Cake By the Ocean. In the past year, band members Joe Jonas, Jack Lawless, JinJoo Lee and Cole Whittle have been on a
anxious sensation as the lights flickered back on and we roller-coaster of events. They reached number nine on the Billboard Top 100, patiently awaited the main act. Finally, DNCE entered the stage in a released their debut studio album, went on a 14-date tour in November, made “Finally DNCE entered the flash of red and blue lights. They put on a riveting and insane performance a cameo in Grease: Live and spent the spring and summer opening for Selena stage in a flash of red and that put the whole audience up on their feet. It was the most unique show I have Gomez’s Rival Tour. blue lights.” ever seen, with Whittle running around But before DNCE could make their with his shirt off and Jonas singing while appearance in Puyallup, the audience HALEY KEIZUR laying on the ground. needed a little warming-up from special SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR With everyone on their feet, singing or guest LunchMoney Lewis, best known for his 2015 single, Bills. Unfortunately, he struggled to get more like screaming, along, DNCE managed to create a the crowd up on their feet and singing and dancing along, fun and party-like environment. I was left with an overall feeling of joy and the willingness no matter how many times he said, “put your hands in the to see them again, which to me, is the sign of a concert air like this.” Nevertheless, he fueled the audience’s fire, leaving an well done.
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While the Vikings dominated the series over the years, winning 30 of the games during that span, playing 37 games total. “Traditional rivalry will again reign Thanksgiving Day when the Puyallup Vikings and the Sumner Spartans clash in the annual Thanksgiving Day game,” H I - L I F E 1 9 2 6 | F O R VA N G U A R D reported the November issue of the Hi-Life from 1952. Jim Clifton has been a part of PHS, Above: This photograph is of the PHS football team from 1926 before their game against the Sumner Spartans from the November issue of the Hi-Life 1926. attending as a student, teaching for a number of years and is the winningest to make sure I remembered that game,” a two-point-conversion attempt, where realm only to feel the sting of crushing boys basketball coach in school history. Bakke said. “It was then I realized the the pass was dropped in the end zone. defeat by the Viking basketeers on Friday “I attended PHS in the late 1950s and rivalry was real for so many generations We tied for the league title that year, we evening, February 12, 1929,” reported the graduated in the class of 1960. I also taught of people. I am glad we are getting to kick usually beat Sumner,” Huard said. February 1926 Hi-Life. at PHS for 29 years. The family tradition start it again.” Egan sees Sumner back in Puyallup’s Clifton got the chance to play in one of continued as my oldest son graduated Huard shares his favorite sports memory the Thanksgiving Day games when he was division as a great thing, because of what from PHS in the class of 1983, with my from PHS, the time he led the team to a in high school. will be added to the traditions of the past. other son graduating in 1993,” Clifton said. State title. “The fact that we have been playing “When Puyallup and Sumner played Mike Egan is a graduate of PHS from “My favorite memory from my time on Thanksgiving, the games were always for so long is why it is such a good rivalry, the class of 1985 and found ways to stay at PHS was when we won the State played in the morning, Sumner has always been involved with PHS. passionate school championship in 1987. at 11 a.m., I was lucky “I was lucky enough to aandvery “I graduated from PHS PHS has always been We beat the Gonzaga Prep enough to play in two in 1985. I have always “Puyallup and Sumner are Bullpups to win the state Thanksgiving Day games, play in two Thanksgiving very strong in spirit. I tried to stay involved think the spirit is only in 1958 and 1959. At those title,” Huard said. traditional foes and the with the school. I was Egan was the student games, the stands were Day games, in 1958 and going to grow as we build student body president body president and went always full and people 1959. At those games, this rivalry up,” Egan said. when I was there. My Vikings would rather take out of his way to make sure would be standing all “That is why I think it is a family has always been a game from the Spartans the fun rained on his fellow around the field,” Clifton the stands were always great thing that they are down there. My brother there are going to be said. students. full and people would be back, Chris [Egan] also went than any other team in the old traditions rekindled When Egan played, “I wrestled and played to PHS,” Egan said. “I tennis while I was in high Sumner was not in the standing all around the and all the new traditions conference.” have not missed an that will be added be school but let me tell you same division as PHS field on the track.” Alumni Assembly since because of what we are my favorite memory was which he did not like. HI-LIFE I graduated. I try to help able to do now. We will no “When I was in high actually as student body NOVEMBER 1926 coordinate our class longer have to go up the president getting ready for school, Sumner was not JIM CLIFTON involvement, of course, hill for our rivalry games, those big games. We took in our division, and to PHS ALUMNUS I have helped with our reunions and pep rallies to a whole new level back when the point, I think that it we now can just float also have helped with the holiday wishes I was in school,” Egan said. “I will never was something that we down the river.” program as well. I try to always get back forget when I was president and we were really missed as part of our season. It was In all of Clifton’s time at PHS he finds it and help when I can. I have come back going to play Rogers. I one of those things that it hard to narrow down his favorite sports and talked to leadership classes, I try and drove into the gym, on felt like you should play memories. “We took pep rallies to connect back and always help where I a motorcycle, dressed “There are several. My first touchdown them, I mean they are your can.” a whole new level back neighbor,” Egan said. pass to Dick Disney against Olympia as Prince and I had the Mike Huard was the football coach at entire school singing my sophomore year. Playing in the Allwhen I was in school...I thisEganrivalry to compares PHS during most of the 1980s and ‘90s. He Purple Rain. It was quite those in State baseball game at the old Seattle played the Sumner Spartans many times a scene to be able to will never forget when I professional sports across Sicks Stadium, throwing a no-hitter in in his coaching career. the district game in Cheney Stadium,” the country. drive a motorcycle into “I have been a part of PHS for a long the gym and Rogers on was [ASB] president and “The PHS Sumner rivalry Clifton said. “Winning the 1971 State time. I taught at Puyallup from 1981-2010. the other side as we got be a major rivalry basketball championship when I was the we were going to play should I was the head football coach for a great ready for the game.” for you, you think of some assistant coach. Beating Rogers at home portion of that time. I was the coach from Rogers. I drove into the of the major rivals for the in basketball down seven with 16 seconds Even though Sumner when I first arrived at PHS, in 1981 and rarely won, it was always Sounders, their left in the game. Most of all becoming the gym, on a motorcycle, Seattle coached through 1997,” Huard said. “The a match to remember, in big rival is Portland and basketball coach with the most career rivalry was big between Sumner and PHS the November issue of dressed as Prince...” Vancouver, another great wins at PHS.” when I was there. It was a rivalry [between] 1926 of the Hi-Life, it is Egan thinks that this rivalry will not only example is Boston [Red Sox] MIKE EGAN two close communities with strong ties to explained the severity in and New York [Yankees]. be good just for the current group at PHS PHS ALUMNUS each other. There are many friends and which each side wanted The rivalry with Sumner, but for the vast network of alumni as well. family connections that play a role.” “I think this rivalry is great, not just for it is such a natural rivalry to win. Current Vice-Principal of Sumner High “Puyallup and Sumner are traditional for us. Sumner and Puyallup are two very the current students and faculty but all School and PHS graduate from the class of foes and the Vikings would rather take a unique communities but also very similar those alumni that played on those teams 1991, Brandon Bakke offered his views on game from the Spartans than any other communities. They are both old farm and watched those games,” Egan said. the Sumner Puyallup rivalry. team in the conference,” reported the towns that have grown up a bit,” Egan said. “You will draw alumni coming from the “When I got to Sumner in 2005 to be November issue of the Hi-Life from 1926. It was not just the football field that 1950s and ‘60s and perhaps even earlier Vice-Principal, I was amazed at how many Huard sees this rivalry renewal as a created high tension between the Vikings than that if you go to some of those alumni people brought up Sumner’s win over PHS chance to relive old memories. and Spartans, basketball was a big event assemblies and you will find people from all the way back in 1995 when Brock Huard the 1930s still coming to those assemblies. “We ‘old timers’ cherish those memories as well. was quarterback. People knew I was a of games from this old rivalry. We last “Once again the a horde of Spartans I think it is definitely going to rekindle a lot proud PHS graduate and they wanted played Sumner in 1995. We lost by one, on crossed the river and invaded the Viking of memories.”
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Senior Nathaniel Holcomb entered the record books alongside names like Brian Lindgren and Jordan Kitna when he threw for 451 yards, setting a new 11-man state record at the Sept. 23 game against SK. I want to [give a] shout out to the five lineman in front of me each play and the Senior quarterback Nathaniel Holcomb couple who sub in,” Holcomb said. Holcomb sees his record as something set a state record this past Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, for the most touchdown passes in a that needed to be done to win the game. “It is kind of cool that I single game, with 10. hold the record; my name Holcomb wanted to thank his offensive line “I want to [give a] shout is at the top of the list but it for standing tall this out to the five lineman in does not mean a lot to me. It was a very high scoring season. “I hope you really front of me each play and game for both teams; all we did was do what we needed spotlight the offensive line, they do not get the couple who sub in.” to do to win the game that was in front of us and that enough attention on NATHANIEL HOLCOMB was core points, which social media, or really SENIOR turned out to be passing any media actually for just how important they are for the touchdowns,” Holcomb said. Holcomb sees his record not one for offense. Pass blocking wise, I have only been sacked three times this year, I cannot himself but an honor he shares with his throw any touchdowns without them. team. “The receivers made great play on the B Y
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ball and the offensive line did a great job all my teammates were really happy for giving me time to throw. The record is cool me. We turned the music back up and to have but I just care that we got the win,” everyone was dancing, it was a very fun ride.” Holcomb said. PHS plays the Sumner The touchdown “It is going to be a really Spartans tomorrow, Holcomb pass record not the only record broken tough win. All year we are shares his thoughts on the team’s mentality. during the game. “It is going to be a really “We were on the just going to attack fear. way back, music was That is our motto, ‘Attack tough win. All year we are just going to attack fear. That is blasting because we Fear.’” our motto, ‘Attack Fear.’ That had won the game is what our whole team goes and coach Broussard NATHANIEL HOLCOMB by and that is how we are told everyone to turn SENIOR going to win this game. We off the music because he had two announcements to make,” consider ourselves the underdog, which Holcomb said. “The first was that we broke we like because all the pressure is on them, the SPSL record for most points scored in a we are going to come out firing, right away, single game, the other was that I broke the no hesitation and do our thing,” Holcomb state touchdown record that was the first said. time I heard it. It was really cool because
Fall Sports in Full Swing C O M P I L E D B Y H A L E Y K E I Z U R S O C I A L M E D I A E D I T O R
D R AW I N G S B Y : H A L E Y K E I Z U R A N D E M I LY VA N B E R G E Y K
Boys Cross Country
League Record: 1-0 Overall Record: 5-1 Next Match: Mon. Oct. 3, 3:30 p.m. at Bellarmine
Boys Water Polo
League Record: 2-2 Overall Record: League Record: 2-1 2-2 Overall Record: Next Meet: 2-1 Wed. Oct. 5, Next Game: Mon. 7 p.m. at the Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. Narrows Twilight vs. Lakes Invite
Girls Golf
Volleyball
League Record: 4-3 Overall Record: 4-3
League Record: 2-0 Overall Record: 6-2 Next Match: Mon. Oct. 3, 7:15 p.m. vs. Curtis
Girls Swim and Dive
Girls Cross Country
League Record: 3-1-0 Overall Record: 4-1-0 Next Meet: Sat. Oct. 1, 3:30 p.m. South Sound Relays
League Record: 3-1 Overall Record: 3-1 Next Meet: Wed.Oct. 5, 7 p.m. at the Narrows Twilight Invite
Football
Boys Golf
League Record: 3-1 Overall Record: 3-1 Next Game: Sat. Oct. 1, 7 p.m. vs. Sumner
League Record: 1-6 Overall Record: 1-6
Girls Soccer League Record: 6-0-1 Overall Record: 6-0-1 Next Game: Sat. Oct. 1, 7 p.m. vs. Sumner
A month into the fall sport season, The Viking Vanguard takes a look at the sports Information from: SPSL.org standings. All information current as of press time.
Boys Tennis