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*Chris Egan- [[KING-TV]] - [[Seattle]] Television Sports Anchor/Reporter. Class of 1991 |
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*[[Billy Joe Hobert]]- former [[National Football League|NFL]] [[quarterback]]. |
*[[Billy Joe Hobert]]- former [[National Football League|NFL]] [[quarterback]]. |
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*[[Brock Huard]]- former [[NFL]] [[quarterback]]; broadcaster for local news |
*[[Brock Huard]]- former [[NFL]] [[quarterback]]; broadcaster for local news |
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*[[Darren McGavin]]- Actor: 'The Old Man' in the classic Holiday Film "A Christmas Story"<ref>[http://boards.ancestry.myfamily.com/surnames.finley/1176/mb.ashx Columbia Basin Herald, Moses Lake, Washington]</ref> |
*[[Darren McGavin]]- Actor: 'The Old Man' in the classic Holiday Film "A Christmas Story"<ref>[http://boards.ancestry.myfamily.com/surnames.finley/1176/mb.ashx Columbia Basin Herald, Moses Lake, Washington]</ref> |
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*[[Ryan Moore (golfer)|Ryan Moore]] - professional golfer, lettered four years on Viking golf team while attending Class 1A [[Cascade Christian Schools|Cascade Christian]] High School |
*[[Ryan Moore (golfer)|Ryan Moore]] - professional golfer, lettered four years on Viking golf team while attending Class 1A [[Cascade Christian Schools|Cascade Christian]] High School |
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*[[Simeon Moses]] - Winner of VH1's "The Pick-Up Artist 2". Class of 1998. |
*[[Simeon Moses]] - Winner of VH1's "The Pick-Up Artist 2". Class of 1998.<ref>http://www.gohuskies.com/sports/w-volley/mtt/morrison_christal00.html</ref> |
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[http://www.helloaustin.com/movies/the_fast_and_the_furious/178765/]</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 20:12, 24 April 2012
| Puyallup High School | |
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Puyallup , Washington United States | |
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| Type | Public secondary |
| Motto | N/A |
| Established | 1890 |
| School district | Puyallup School District |
| Principal | Jason A. Smith |
| Grades | 10–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,450(2009) |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Purple and gold |
| Mascot | Viking ("Viktor" in costume) |
| Newspaper | Viking Vanguard |
| Website | http://schools.puyallup.k12.wa.us/high/puyallup/index.php |
Puyallup High School is a high school in the Puyallup School District in Pierce County, Washington state, commonly referred to as PHS.
History
Originally founded in 1890 as Central High School,[1] the first nine students graduated from the school in 1893. In 1902, the first class to complete four years of high school graduated. In 1928 the new high school building was completed at an approximate cost of $30,000-$35,000. The name of the school then changed from Central High to Puyallup High School. In 1919 the school was expanded adding a junior high along with the gym and auditorium. In 1926 a total of 112 students graduated.[1]
Fire
The next year (1927), fire hit PHS and graduation was held at the Liberty Theater. A new and larger auditorium was added in 1935.[1]
Earthquakes
The 1949 Olympia Earthquake on 13 April 1949 was the first major earthquake to hit Puyallup High School.[2][3] PHS was not spared as there was serious damage to the building and auditorium. In 1965[4] the school suffered from the effects of yet another earthquake and again damage was done to the school—Puyallup High School was the only school closed in Pierce County. The band was recording that day, and there are still records out there with the sounds of the earthquake. The Nisqually earthquake on 28 February 2001 was the next earthquake to cause damage at the school.[5]
Renovations
The first of the major remodeling projects occurred with the main classroom building in 1971. The gym was remodeled in 1984 and the Library Science Building in 1986. The entire campus was closed during the 1993-1994 school year during a major renovation. The 1,600 students were housed in portable buildings, spare rooms in churches, and other facilities around the city of Puyallup. Walls, beams, and structures were altered or removed to improve the structure and enhance the teaching and learning methods of the day. Every effort was made to retain the original design of the structure. The old gym was lost, but a new commons area was added. Part of the front steps were removed, but the auditorium was improved while maintaining the architecture and elegance of the facility. The architectural firm of Burr, Rising, Lawrence and Bates was awarded a Historic Renovation - Citation Award in 1996 for their work on the renovation.[6]
Academics
Academically, between the four comprehensive high schools in the Puyallup School District, Puyallup ranks 2nd out of four, beating Rogers and Walker with an 87% in the reading WASL, 47.1% in the math WASL, 85.8% in the writing WASL, and 36.6% in the science WASL.[7]
Daffodil Festival
Every year, Puyallup High School participates in the Pierce County Daffodil Festival. A competition is held to select the Puyallup High School Princess who then competes, with other regional schools, for the title of Daffodil Festival Queen. The Queen title is considered the highest honor of this regional festival. The Puyallup High School marching band accompanies the float of Puyallup's princesses in the locally televised Daffodil Parade, held annually in April.
Alumni Association
The Puyallup High School Alumni Association[8] provides scholarships to qualifying seniors. Students can apply in September directly through PHS. These scholarships are funded with proceeds from the annual dinner and auction held each December. Generous community members, alumni and philanthropists donate items for the live auction. Items are also available by raffle and silent auction. This event draws approximately 400 graduates and friends of PHS and is held at the Puyallup Fairgrounds Expo Hall. For more information and other links regarding PHS alumni activities, click here.
Alumni Reunions
Puyallup High School reunion activities are managed by the Viking Booster Club[9] with the help of many alumni volunteers. A list of current activities and upcoming reunions is posted here.
Notable alumni
- Billy Joe Hobert- former NFL quarterback.
- Brock Huard- former NFL quarterback; broadcaster for local news
- Damon Huard- NFL quarterback - San Francisco 49ers
- Victor L. Kandle - World War II soldier, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Class of 1939
- Senator Jim Kastama 25th Legislative District, Washington state. Class of 1978.[10]
- Dane Looker- NFL wide receiver - St. Louis Rams.
- Darren McGavin- Actor: 'The Old Man' in the classic Holiday Film "A Christmas Story"[11]
- Ryan Moore - professional golfer, lettered four years on Viking golf team while attending Class 1A Cascade Christian High School
- Simeon Moses - Winner of VH1's "The Pick-Up Artist 2". Class of 1998.[12]
- Chad Lindberg - American Actor starring as Jesse in Fast and Furious[13]
References
- ^ a b c Puyallup High School Alumni Directory
- ^ Olympia earthquake damage to PHS
- ^ At Puyallup High School, three boys on the stage just managed to escape when the roof collapsed.
- ^ History of PHS
- ^ Puyallup School District officials informed Pierce County Emergency Management that Puyallup High School incurred an estimated $200,000 damage and is closed until further notice.
- ^ BLRB
- ^ Washington State Report Card
- ^ Puyallup High School Alumni Association.
- ^ Puyallup High School Alumni Information
- ^ http://www.leg.wa.gov/Senate/kastama/ Senator Jim Kastama
- ^ Columbia Basin Herald, Moses Lake, Washington
- ^ http://www.gohuskies.com/sports/w-volley/mtt/morrison_christal00.html
- ^ http://www.helloaustin.com/movies/the_fast_and_the_furious/178765/