January 2021

New Athletic Logo

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On January 14th, we revealed our new athletic logo! This logo will not replace our current "P", but will be used primarily for athletics.

The logo was designed by senior student, Spencer Bennett using Adobe Illustrator. 

Tani Griffin Earns Crystal Apple Award

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We know that history isn’t destiny. But if anyone was clearly destined to become a teacher, Tani Griffin was. Her exceptional talent and dedication as an English teacher flows from her life-long love of language and literature. Tani discovered her love of reading early and has always cultivated that love in others around her. For example, as a teen she read books for hours on end to her younger brother, Jonathan. Tani did not know then that she was preparing him for a future Stanford education, but she’s always known that reading is foundational to academic success.

PHS Football Players Make All-Independent First Team

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Congratulations to Tate Christensen, Jarrett Harmon, Jeff Durrant, Carter Craghead, Caden Rowley, Zac Robbins, and Rhett Robinson, who all made the all-independent first team for football. Go Lions!

Read more information on Deseret News here

Winter Track & Field

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Winter Track & Field practices (for those who are not involved in another winter sport) are about to start! They will meet Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 3:00 PM on the indoor (basement) track.

Boys Lacrosse Meeting

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The Payson Boys High School Lacrosse team will be holding an informational meeting in the High School Cafeteria on Monday, January 11th at 6pm. Athletes and Parents interested are encouraged to attend to find out more about our winter preseason program and information about participation in our inaugural spring 2021 season.

New Head Football Coach

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PHS is excited to announce our new head football coach: Coach Mark Murdoch.

Coach Murdoch brings 12 years of football coaching experience, the last four as head coach at Desert Hills High School in St. George. He brings rich experience, strong character education, expert football knowledge, and deep Payson roots. Please join us in extending to him a warm welcome back to the Lion Pride family.

More information will be coming about the rest of the coaching staff as well as team information for players and parents.

Additional Payson High School Logo Coming January 14!

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We're starting the year with some exciting news.... Payson High is getting a new logo! The new design will be released on January 14th.

The new logo will not replace our green "P", but will act as an additional logo to be primarily used in athletic settings. 

Stay tuned for the big reveal! 

Happy New Year!