Hello everyone, this is the official website made by and for the alumni of Prairie High School in Vancouver/Brush Prairie, Washington. Over 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.
If you have any PHS alumni news you would like to share, please email the webmaster at prairietalon@yahoo.com.
Running for office again
PHS grad and former U.S. Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler is seeking the office of Washington State Public Lands Commissioner. Her opponent is King County Councilor Dave Upthegrove. The Seattle Times takes a closer look at this upcoming race.
Competing in the Olympics
PHS grad Jordan Chiles was in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games as she helped Team USA win the team gold medal in artistic gymnastics. She also competed in the individual floor routine where she finished in fifth place. Will she seek another Olympic opportunity in Los Angeles in 2028? In the meantime, Chiles announced that she will return to compete on the UCLA gymnastics team for two more years, according to the Olympics website.
New football season, new football coach
The football team will have a familiar name at the helm. PHS grad and former PHS assistant football coach Junior Miller is the new head football coach for the Falcons. He previously served under former PHS head coach Mike Peck, who is now the head football coach at Mark Morris in Longview, WA. Miller was interviewed earlier this year with the online news website Clark County Today. The Prairie Falcons will begin their football season at home against Ridgefield at District Stadium on September 7. The homecoming game against Mountain View, also at District Stadium, will be on October 4.
Motocross champion from Prairie
PHS junior Carson Asay won the amateur motorcross national championship in the 125 cc division at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN. Asay told The Reflector about his dream to compete in Tennessee as well as his experience with racing motorcycles.
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.
Corn Maze (Now through October 31, 2024)
The Maize at The Pumpkin Patch, Portland, OR - portlandmaize.com
The Fear PDX Haunted House (Now through November 1, 2024)
12219 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR - fearpdx.com
Cinema of Horrors (Now through October 31, 2024)
Clark County Event Center, Ridgefield, WA - ridgefield.cinemaofhorrors.com
Snowvana Portland (November 1 to 3, 2024)
Portland Expo Center, Portland, OR - snowvana.com
Kumoricon: Celebrating anime and Japanese Culture (November 8 to 10, 2024)
Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR - kumoricon.org
Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade (November 11, 2024)
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Vancouver, WA - thehistorictrust.org
Prairie High School Presents Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical (November 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2024)
Prairie High School Auditorium, Vancouver, WA - vancoevents.com
Prairie High School Bands' Yuletide Bazaar (November 30, 2024)
Prairie High School Commons, Vancouver, WA - facebook.com
Fall Sports Teams
Football
Volleyball
Women's Soccer
Men's Cross Country
Women's Cross Country
Men's Golf
Men's Tennis
Winter Sports Teams
Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball
Unified Basketball
Men's Wrestling
Women's Wrestling
Women's Bowling
Women's Gymnastics
Men's Swimming
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
If you have any information on upcoming reunions or gatherings (formal or informal), please email the webmaster at prairietalon@yahoo.com.
PHS Classes of 1994, 1999 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.
PHS Class of 1984
40 Year Reunion on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Dollars Corner Moose Lodge, 6719 NE 219th Street (WA SR 502), Battle Ground, WA. Please contact Joleanne Ramsey West for more information.
PHS Class of 1989
35 Year Reunion on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Ridgefield Craft Brewing Co., 120 N. 3rd Avenue, Ridgefield, WA. Please visit the class Facebook page for more information.
PHS Class of 2004
20 Year Reunion on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Loowit Brewing Company, 507 Columbia Street, Vancouver, WA and Saturday, July 13, 2024 at The Playground, 1069 E. McLoughlin Boulevard, Vancouver, WA. Please visit the class Facebook page for more information.
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
2020 (Virtual) Commencement
2020 (Parade) Commencement
2021 Commencement
2022 Commencement
2023 Commencement
2024 Commencement
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 attendance/tenure 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)
Scott Burks Davis (1967-2024)
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)
Scot Lang (1977-2024) View obituary.
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 2012
Jake Intermill (1994-2020) 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.
Kaileigh Seidel (2000-2024)
CLASS OF 2020
Aaron Makunin (2002-2020)
CLASS OF 2021
Bailey Holland (2003-2022) 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.
Eugene Dombrowski (1943-2024) - Math Teacher
Larry Douglass (1934-2007) - Assistant Softball Coach View obituary.
Tom Dudley (1949-2024) - Counselor, 1979-1985; Assistant Principal, 1985-1987 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.
Dan Kaiser (1944-2024) - Assistant Football Coach 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.
Grace (Winters) Wetter (1934-2024) - Counselor View obituary.
Coming soon.
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.
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.
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
Updated October 27, 2024
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