Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
Aloha! May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, (sometimes called AAPI Month). During this important month, we recognize the great "historical and cultural contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States" (history.com). These contributions include the fields of science, medicine, literature, art, sports, government, and many others. Those of AAPI heritage "have long played an essential role in writing the American story.
Meet our New Head Football Coach: Arnold Ale
PHS is very excited to announce that our new head football coach will be Coach Arnold Ale. Coach Ale (pronounced “Ah-leh”) comes to us from Los Angeles, CA, where he has served his community as the former head football coach and athletic director at Carson High School, among others. Coach Ale also has experience coaching at the collegiate and professional levels, having coached for Los Angeles Harbor College, Long Beach City College, San Jose State University, and the Cincinnati Bengals.
Meet This Year's Valedictorian & Salutatorian
Payson High is excited to announce that the valedictorian for the class of 2022 is Emily Morrill. And the salutatorian is Emily Knapp. They have excelled tremendously in their academic accomplishments. And they will both speak at our graduation ceremony on May 26. Congratulations to these two Emilies!
For more information about how PHS chooses our valedictorian and salutatorian you can read about it on our website.
State Drama Results
Payson did GREAT at State Drama on Saturday, April 23rd.
All State 3rd place Humorous monologue: Kara Orr
State Superior Medal Winners:
Val Grimes
Tanna Lavery
Mekhia White
Rion Richins
Lilly Hilton
Brinley Bettis
Ashlyn Durfee
Helen Wheeler
Jake Laney
AJ Rindlisbacher
Hannah Glazner
Sydney Lane
Ellie Jorgensen
Kara Orr
Jordan Hall
Tyler Pyne
Alexis Terry
Way to go Payson Lions!!
2022-2023 Student Council
Congratulations to all those who made the student council 2022-2023! We are excited to see all the amazing things you will accomplish.
Student Body Officers
SBO President: Bre Jardine
SBO Secretary: Kaley Hanks
SBO Assemblies: Maddie Bassir
SBO Events: Lizzy Jensen
SBO Historian/Media/Public Relations: Renik Carman
SBO Historian/Media/Public Relations: Lilly Binks
SBO Technology: Ricky Ledesma
Senior Class Officers
Sr. Class President: Claire Austin
Our New Head Girls Tennis Coach: Jeremy Barber
Payson High School is thrilled to announce the appointment of Coach Jeremy Barber as our new head coach of the Girls Tennis Team. Our previous head coach, Coach Kris McDougal, has resigned in order to focus on her retirement pursuits. And we are very grateful for her dedicated service to our school and community.
Our New Head Girls Soccer Coach: David Kindrick
Payson High School is thrilled to announce the appointment of Coach David Kindrick as our new head coach of the Girls Soccer Team. Our previous head coach, Coach Ciera Ward, has resigned in order to focus on her growing family.