Introduction |
Hello everyone, this is the official website made by and for the alumni of Prairie High
School in Vancouver/Brush Prairie, Washington. Nearly 20,000 students and staff
have set foot on the school's campus since it opened back in 1979. This is your place
for all the news, events and information involving former PHS students, staff, family and
other community members. |
News |
If you have any PHS alumni news you would like to share,
please email the webmaster at
prairietalon@yahoo.com.
A road to recovery Former Falcon and current Texas Tech baseball player Brady Trombello suffered a season ending head injury caused by a batted ball during a workout. The Columbian stated that Trombello is rehabilitating and expected to make a full recovery. Three-peat champion PHS junior Faith Tennant won the WIAA state wrestling title for the third consecutive year becoming the first wrestler in school history to accomplish the feat. The Reflector reported on her confidence going to Mat Classic and finishing the season undefeated. New football coach returning to alma mater PHS grad and former PHS assistant football coach Junior Miller was selected as the next head football coach of the Falcons succeeding Will Ephraim, who resigned after two years with the program. The Columbian also mentioned that Ephraim will now take over as the head football coach at Fort Vancouver High School. Athlete furthers collegiate competition Former Falcon Brianna Morrell competed on Clark Community College's cross country and track and field teams for the last two years. She signed a letter of intent to continue her education and participation at Eastern Oregon University. Giving athletes with special needs a chance to play The Prairie Unified Basketball Team was mentioned in The Reflector showcasing inclusion and goodwill in their participation of the sport. The school recently hosted a regional unified basketball tournament with the winners heading to state. Former congresswoman seeks statewide position PHS grad and former U.S. Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler is one of several candidates seeking the office of Washington State Public Lands Commissioner according to The Columbian. Miss America hopeful receives a Congressional honor PHS grad and current student at the University of Puget Sound Natalie Worthy received the Gold Congressional Award during a summit in Washington, D.C. back in June as reported by The Reflector. This required completing 400 hours of community service, 200 hours of physical fitness, 200 hours in personal development and a seven day planned expedition. She plans on competing in the Miss Pierce County Pageant where the winner will compete in the Miss Washington and the Miss America pageants. Army sergeant to compete in the Miss America Pageant PHS grad and current U.S. Army sergeant Vanessa Munson, who won the title of Miss Clark County, was crowned as Miss Washington and will compete in the Miss America pageant. She is taking college courses through the military with plans on becoming a program management analyst for the FBI. She partnered with Girls Incorporated and Dress for Success along with providing inspiration to hearing impaired girls as she is hearing impaired herself. The Reflector initially reported the story. A follow-up story from the same newspaper provided Munson's experience at the national pageant. Fundraiser established for injured alum PHS Grad Stuart Grant was injured after falling off a ladder. This caused severe nerve damage that made him unable to use his left hand impacting his ability to work or take care of daily activities. A GoFundMe account was established to cover his expenses. Fallen oak tree becomes a wood carving A dying red oak tree on the Pleasant Valley Primary School campus in Vancouver got a new lease on life as a wood carving of the school's mascot, Buddy the Beaver. The outdoor tree carving will become part of an outdoor learning space that includes a sensory garden according to The Reflector. |
Upcoming Events |
If you have any information on upcoming events of interest to PHS alumni or have an
event or activity that you would like to share,
please email the webmaster at
prairietalon@yahoo.com.
Portland Roadster Show (March 15 to March 17, 2024) Portland Expo Center, Portland, OR - portlandroadstershow.com PHS Boosters Auction (April 27, 2024) The Montage at Groove Nation, Vancouver, WA - facebook.com |
PHS Sports |
For more information on PHS sports schedules, visit the Greater St. Helens League website
at 3agshl.com or the PHS Athletics website at
falconnation.org. Spring Sports Teams Baseball Softball Unified Soccer Men's Track and Field Women's Track and Field Women's Golf Women's Tennis Men's Soccer |
Reunions |
If you have any information on upcoming reunions or gatherings (formal or informal),
please email the webmaster at
prairietalon@yahoo.com.
PHS Classes of 1984, 1994, 1999, 2004 and 2014: Please check with your class website or Facebook page to confirm whether or not your class will be having a reunion. Information may be posted here once confirmed. Other alumni groups may schedule virtual or in-person gatherings in the near future. Class Reunion Stories Jayson Dodge (a 1988 PHS grad and founder of The Prairie High School Alumni Project) attended his class reunions, organizing the last two. Details of his experiences along with some photos from each reunion are listed below. Jayson's Ten Year Reunion Story from 1998 Jayson's Twenty Year Reunion Story from 2008 Jayson's Thirty Year Reunion Story from 2018 |
Memorials |
These are the names of former PHS students and faculty who are longer with us. The obituaries
will open in a new window. If you know of any more deaths of students or staff (either during or
after tenure/attendance at Prairie) or have additional information on the individuals listed,
please email the webmaster at
prairietalon@yahoo.com.
CLASS OF 1980 Dan Burns (1962-2023) View obituary. Cheryl (Trimbo) Roesler (1962-2019) View obituary. Terry Walter (1962-2020) View obituary. Mike Wolf (1962-2013) View obituary. CLASS OF 1981 Brenda Ahola (1963-2022) Tim Gering (1962-1980) View obituary. Bryan Merrell (1963-2009) View obituary. Mark Wooster (1963-2013) View obituary. CLASS OF 1982 Scott Hageman (1964-2022) View obituary. Lori (Heinz) Wolf (1964-2008) Ray Heup (1964-2010) View obituary. Brenda (Johnson) Cox (1964-2014) View obituary. Julie (Nerton) Dobson (1963-2007) View obituary. John Marsolek (1964-2022) View obituary. Cheryl Parker (1963-2023) Kathy (Nail) Rubbelke (1964-2017) View obituary. Matt Williams (1964-2017) View obituary. CLASS OF 1983 Richard Deschand (1965-2019) View obituary. David Hamm (1964-1983) Rashan Henderson (1964-1995) Jeff Peasley (1965-2016) Lisa Wisner (1965-2002) View obituary. CLASS OF 1984 Angela (Ahola) Anthony (1966-2022) View obituary. David Campbell (1966-2007) Shauna Cochran Scott (1966-2009) View obituary. Steve Cocklin (1966-2008) View obituary. Rick Dronen (1966-2012) View obituary. Jackie (Tormanen) Firestone (1965-2020) View obituary. CLASS OF 1985 Dan Brophy (1967-2021) Darren Deputy (1966-2021) View obituary. David Harris (1967-2014) View obituary. Bobbie (Johnson) Davis (1966-2014) View obituary. Tom MacDonald (1967-1987) Sylvia (Newland) Cudiamat (1967-2023) View obituary. Brian Olson (1967-1986) Bobby Prentice (1966-2021) View obituary. Dan Proudfit (1967-2018) View obituary. Kay (Sarkinen) Hendrickson (1966-2018) View obituary. Tom Shafer (1967-2012) View obituary. CLASS OF 1986 Bryan Brown (1968-2001) View obituary. Kristy Campbell (1968-2003) Dean Luse (1968-1990) Kevin Noorlander (1967-2021) View obituary. Michael Paakanen (1967-1984) Darin Reutter (1968-2004) Holly Thorkildson (1967-2017) View obituary. CLASS OF 1987 Brian Femling (1968-2013) View obituary. Victor Hutton (1967-2017) View obituary. Mark Richards (1968-1990) CLASS OF 1988 Fred Bisconer (1969-2023) Dan Claus (1970-2008) View obituary. Tom Dalton (1970-1999) View obituary. Brian Edwards (1970-2023) Cheyenne (Harden) Parker (1969-2017) Tracy (Janes) Sutton (1970-2023) Jon Larson (1969-2007) View obituary. Linda Lawrence (1969-2000) View obituary. Michael Lowery (1970-2023) Sean Paakanen (1970-2021) Bev (Puscher) Wharton (1970-2012) View obituary. Kori (Rieger) Fredericksen (1969-2011) View obituary. Jeff Ryder (1970-2018) View obituary. Wally Sarkinen (1970-1984) View obituary. Aric Schmeets (1970-1999) View obituary. Chris Shull (1969-2020) View first obituary. View second obituary. Troy Stevens (1970-2021) View obituary. Paul Wilcox (1970-2021) View obituary. Vincent Wilcox (1969-2007) Paul Zimmer (1969-2000) View obituary. CLASS OF 1989 Rick Colbert (1970-2018) View obituary. Mike Diehl (1971-1999) View obituary. John Eudy (1970-2008) Matt Hart (1971-2019) View obituary. Scott Hayden (1971-1992) View obituary. Rick Jones (1970-2001) Corinna Sofranko (1970-1997) View obituary. Joanne Tormanen (1971-2007) View obituary. CLASS OF 1990 Jason Davis (1972-1990) Charlene German (1972-2001) Trent Kunz (1972-2023) View obituary. Matt Lang (1972-2006) Brian Masic (1972-2021) View obituary. Danell Mataczynski-Merck (1971-2021) View obituary. Jeff Niedziela (1972-2019) View obituary. Lori (Reddig) Homola (1972-2023) View obituary. Shane Stout (1971-2017) View obituary. Kim Torrence (1971-2022) Jeff Upkes (1971-2018) View obituary. Dirk Vandermeer (1972-2015) Paul Voeller (1972-1994) CLASS OF 1991 Adam Ahola (1972-2013) View obituary. Kevin Bathe (1973-1994) Damon Cannon (1973-2021) Samuel Ramsey (1973-2008) View obituary. Brad Sarkinen (1973-1999) CLASS OF 1992 David Cox (1974-2023) Gary Hiblar (1974-2021) View obituary. Bryan Jameson (1974-2024) Greg Thorkildson (1973-2014) View obituary. Aaron E. Webb (1973-2021) Tiffany (Wiser) Kennedy (1974-2018) View obituary. CLASS OF 1993 Jeff Bushaw (1975-2020) Ryan Ferrante (1974-2002) Ron Frith (1975-2009) View obituary. Jason Gladden (1975-2007) View obituary. Shannon McCarty-Lane (1975-2015) View obituary. Michael Rogers (1975-2004) View obituary. Chris Waddell (1975-2011) View obituary. Jason L. Ward (1975-2021) View obituary. CLASS OF 1994 Angela Allen (1976-1997) Terri (Donaldson) Reynolds (1976-2009) View obituary. Amy Funk (1975-1998) Ryan Martin (1976-2023) David Roy (1975-2022) CLASS OF 1995 Ryan Brugato (1977-1994) View obituary. Jon Davern (1977-2000) Mark Fritzler (1977-2022) View obituary. Jackee Kalahan (1977-2015) Mary Nordberg (1976-2021) Randy Schiess (1976-2016) View obituary. CLASS OF 1996 Adam Allen (1978-1997) Katelyn (Coates) Black (1978-2013) View obituary. Shannon Collins (1978-2008) View obituary. Kevin Gohlke (1978-?) James Harkins (1978-1997) Chris McCormick (1978-?) Jaynece Nevin (1978-1998) View obituary. Christina (Reed) Tandberg (1978-2020) View obituary. Maria (Stogianis) Suh (1977-2016) View obituary. Jason Vinsonhaler (1978-?) Heidi Watts (1977-2023) View obituary. CLASS OF 1997 Chris Adams (1979-1999) Robert Hess (1979-2005) Jeanette Rench (1978-2005) View obituary. CLASS OF 1998 Adam Gragg (1979-2010) View obituary. Rebecca (Lloid) Glendenning (1979-2020) View obituary. Dustin Parkhill (1980-1998?) Brandon Portnoy (1980-2007) View obituary. Bryce Powers (1980-2001) View obituary. Jeff Schwartz (1980-2018) View obituary. CLASS OF 1999 Wendy (Muonio) Paso (1980-2010) View obituary. Justin Ross (1981-2023) View obituary. Jay Timmons (1980-2022) View obituary. Joshua West (1981-2020) CLASS OF 2000 Cedric Bruns (1981-2003) View obituary. Zachary Buchanan (1981-2012) View obituary. Travis Bukowiec (1978-2004) View obituary. Amy Coombs (1982-2000) View obituary. Kevin Currie (1982-2003) Caleb Krigbaum (1982-2011) View obituary. Juan Sanchez (1982-1999) Jennifer Steinmueller (1982-2005) View obituary. Charles Thatcher (1981-2008) View obituary. Erin (Tribe) Kilborn (1982-2005) View obituary. CLASS OF 2001 Amy (Cowperthwait) Manley (1983-2017) Jeremiah Johnson (1983-2007) View first obituary. View second obituary. Heidi Lueth (1983-2004) View obituary. Alisha (Tapper) Bernhardt (1983-2017) View obituary. Tyler VonRuden (1983-2005) View obituary. Marcus Wieber (1982-2009) View obituary. CLASS OF 2002 Brent Larwick (1984-2007) View obituary. Laura Mockford (1983-1999) Brandon Romine (1983-2007) View obituary. Jennifer Statczar-Neely (1983-1999) View obituary. Kyle Tracy (1984-2003) View obituary. CLASS OF 2003 Kara Ellertson (1985-2019) View obituary. John Gaither (1985-2011) View obituary. CLASS OF 2004 Michelle Probst (1986-2023) Kayla (Seals) Castro (1986-2022) View obituary. CLASS OF 2005 Timmy Krussell (1986-2005) View obituary. Chris Raugust (1986-2016) View obituary. CLASS OF 2006 Justin Franklin (1987-2008) View obituary. Donald "Don Don" Wallway, Jr. (1988-2008) View obituary. CLASS OF 2010 Jordan Bennett (1992-2023) View obituary. Rachel Casper (1992-2020) View obituary. Jode de Klerk (1992-2020) View obituary. CLASS OF 2011 Colby Stuart (1993-2021) View obituary. CLASS OF 2013 Justin Boyce (1994-2012) CLASS OF 2014 Dylan Adams (1995-2020) View obituary. Jace VavRosky (1995-2024) View obituary. CLASS OF 2015 Jessica Prew (1997-2022) View obituary. David Shattuck (1997-2015) View obituary. Seth Winterup (1997-2019) View obituary. CLASS OF 2016 Briana Pasco (1997-2018) View obituary. Sean Stillwell (1998-2020) View obituary. CLASS OF 2018 Caleb Gervickas (2000-2022) View obituary. FACULTY AND STAFF Sandy Bernhardt (1953-2009) - ASB Head Office Secretary, 1989-2009 View obituary. Bev Blair (1935-2008) - Librarian, 1979-1997 View obituary. Gordon Buslach (1932-2019) - History and Driver Education Teacher; Football and Track Coach, 1979-1989 View obituary. Jeanne Charles (1941-2009) - Art Teacher Juan Christian (1948-2009) - English Teacher, 1979-2009 View obituary. Gary Clark (1942-2012) - English and Speech Teacher; Debate Team Coach View obituary. Larry Douglass (1934-2007) - Assistant Softball Coach View obituary. Earl Glass (1935-2006) - Principal, 1979-1982 View obituary. Dewayne Hanson (1945-2009) - Custodian, 1980-1986 View obituary. Micah Hilario (1977-2020) - Math Teacher, Activities Director View obituary. Bill Hill (1945-2018) - History Teacher, Men's Basketball Coach, Interim Activities Director, 1986-1989 View obituary. Phil Jackson (1948-1994) - Chemistry Teacher, 1979-1994; Wrestling Coach, 1989-1994 View obituary. DeWayne Kendall (1947-2008) - History Teacher; Men's Basketball Coach, 1979-2004 View obituary. Joe Mazzoncini (1950-1990) - Activities Director, 1986-1990 View obituary. Diane McCormick (1938-2006) - English Teacher; Student Newspaper Advisor, 1984-2000 View obituary. Greg Parcher (1951-2017) - Principal, 1998-2007 View obituary. Don Phillips (1927-2008) - Automotive Teacher, 2000-2002 Phil Phimister (1953-2017) - Special Education Teacher; Cross Country Coach; Track and Field Coach, 1986-2015 View obituary. Joanne Rooney (1955-2013) - Child Care Director; Early Childhood Education Teacher View obituary. Hillie Stoker (1919-2004) - German Teacher, 1981-1987 View obituary. Velda Sutton (1935-2021) - Principal, 1986-1990 View obituary. Heidi Watts (1977-2023) - Cheerleading Coach View obituary. |
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About The School |
Prairie High School opened in September 1979 to accommodate the growing population in the southern portion of the Battle Ground School District, in Southwestern Washington. Located 10 miles northeast of Vancouver, Washington near the town of Brush Prairie, Prairie High School has provided numerous opportunties in academics, athletics, fine arts and vocational training to over 1400 students each year in grades nine through twelve. Most of the student body previously attended Pleasant Valley, Daybreak and Laurin Middle Schools plus the former Maple Grove Middle School in the Battle Ground School District as well as Hockinson Middle School in the neighboring Hockinson School District before their high school opened in 2003. The school's mascot is the falcon, and the colors are crimson and gold. The school's mailing address is PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604. The campus is located at 11311 NE 119th Street, Vancouver, WA 98662. The school's main office can be reached at 360-885-5000. The telephone number for the activities office is 360-885-5013. |
About The Website |
The website was launched in 1999 by Jayson Dodge, a 1988 graduate of Prairie High School, as a means for
alumni of the school to keep in contact when there was nothing available at the time, and social media
websites were nonexistent. The current domain name of prairietalon.org, named after the school's yearbook,
was established two years later in 2001. Future plans include forming a PHS alumni association as well as
creating a book for the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration in 2029. |
Brush Prairie Weather |
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Links and Contact Information |
Email: prairietalon@yahoo.com Facebook: facebook.com/groups/28920019525 X (formerly Twitter): twitter.com/PrairieHSAlumWA YouTube: youtube.com/prairietalon2011 Prairie High School: phs.battlegroundps.org Prairie Boosters: facebook.com/PHSBoosterclub Prairie Falcon Athletics: falconnation.org Battle Ground Public Schools: battlegroundps.org PHS Falcons Sideline Store: sideline.bsnsports.com The Columbian: columbian.com The Reflector: thereflector.com Camas-Washougal Post-Record: camaspostrecord.com Clark County Today: clarkcountytoday.com Greater St. Helens 3A League: 3agshl.com Washington Interscholastic Activities Association: wiaa.com |