Meet a Princess: Kayla Prewitt, Curtis High School

Meet Daffodil Princess Kayla Prewitt, a senior at Curtis High School.

Report: Student Homeless Numbers Drop in University Place

According to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, 45 University Place students were reported homeless in the 2011-12 school year, a number lower than the year before.

Curtis Boys Capture SPSL League Championship Swim Meet Over The Weekend

Junior, BJ Woodbury, won the 200 IM and 100 Free league titles by besting his already state times for those events. The boys continue their post season competition this Friday and Saturday at the District meet at Curtis.

Curtis Girls Bowling Takes First At District (USER PIC)

The Lady Viks are now onto state.

University Place's Johanna Herrera Wins Award From Everest College-Tacoma

Herrera won the 2012 Dream Award based on her perseverance through a horrific life challenge: the miscarriage of her third child. She will receive a $2,500 scholarship for an advance degree program.

University Place Man Trying To Preserve Lakewood School's Memory, One Brick At A Time

Barry Crust, who now lives in University Place, wants to sell customized bricks from the former Hudtloff Middle School building - which is being torn down - to raise money for the school.

Curtis Boys Swim Team Remains Undefeated With Win Over Gig Harbor

The Vikings downed their non-league rival, 100-86 on Tuesday. BJ Woodburry out touched the Tides in the 200 free relay by splitting a 21.7, and the Vikings swept the 100 back and 100 breast with Jacob McGoogan and Garret Friedman in their final event.

Curtis Boys Basketball Is Rolling

The Vikings improved their record to 12-1 following a 84-54 victory at Graham-Kapowsin on Tuesday night. Their last loss was Dec. 11 to unbeaten Federal Way.

UPS Student From University Place Part Of Trio That Will Perform In San Francisco Festival

Pianist Jinshil Yi, a member of the Trio Consonare, will perform in the prestigious Yehudi Menuhin Chamber Music Festival later this month.

Former Curtis Star Isaiah Thomas Scores Season-High 27 Points Against Boston Celtics (VIDEO)

Making his second start in six weeks, Thomas led the team in scoring, as well as four rebounds, five assists and a steal in 40 minutes.

Curtis Boys Basketball Team Wins Maui Tournament

The Vikings outscored their four opponents a combined 289-122. Andre Lewis lead the Vikings with 15.8 points a game

PTAs Nationwide Give Sandy Hook Students a Winter Wonderland

Sending homemade snowflakes is a meaningful way to help Newtown, CT.

University Place Native Chad Rasmussen Drops 19 in Seattle University's Loss To Washington

The former Curtis High and Tacoma Community College standout drained five 3-pointers in 27 minutes of play, but it wasn't enough as the Huskies beat the Redhawks, 87-74.

Seahawks' Blowout Win Against Arizona Featured Co-Captain From University Place

Jay Roberts, an eighth-grader at Curtis Junior High, received the honor after participating in an NFL-sponsored health and wellness program, his father tells Patch.

PICTURE OF THE DAY: Lincoln High Class Poses For Christmas Picture at Boathouse 19

A certain Patch editor just had to share the picture.

Curtis Boys Swim Takes First Meet

The Vikings beat Emerald Ridge on Thursday night, 118-67.

FROM PATCHES NEARBY: Renton School Superintendent Tapped For Governor's Office Position

Mary Alice Heuschel served as superintendent of the Renton School District for six years.

Curtis Product Max Hersey First To Embrace WSU's Winning Kicker In Apple Cup

Hersey was blocking on the left side of the line when Cougars kicker Andrew Furney kicked a 27-yard field goal to seal a 31-28 overtime victory over the Washington Huskies.

Dance Theatre Northwest Grants Awards and Scholarships

The nonprofit took time during a recent performance at the Tacoma Dome to introduce the winners.

Curtis' Season Ends With Loss At Bothell

The Vikings couldn't stop Bothell on the road.

PREP SPORTS BUZZ: Charles Wright Claims Nisqually Title; Curtis Water Polo Undefeated

The online sports newsletter covers South Sound prep sports, including University Place.

CURTIS-FEDERAL WAY: Vikings Fall To No. 2 Eagles

The Vikings, the No. 3 seed out of the SPSL South, will face Bothell in a play-in game to the state playoffs.

Narrows Co-Op Hosts Trunk-or-Treat This Saturday

The celebration is open to the general public. Bring your car, park in our circle, decorate your trunk with a fun theme of your choice, then hand out your candy to all the kids.

Student of the Week: Hannah Holly

Curtis High School junior is making waves in the pool, and she's already thinking about her future in medicine.

Curtis Bests Rogers In Thrilling Road Win

Patch user Dan brought updates throughout the night.

Kayla Prewitt Named Curtis High Daffodil Princess

Patch user Ayshia Hussain tells Patch that the other candidates and their escorts looked amazing.

CURTS FOOTBALL: Vikings Overwhelm Auburn Riverside On Both Sides Of The Ball

The University Place team scored early and often, and it held its opponent to 39 total yards in a 49-0 victory Friday night.

Patch's Student of the Week: Alex Choi

Curtis High School's student-body president has great leadership skills -- and a flair for karaoke.

Vikings Shine Again On Television With 27-6 Victory Over Spanaway Lake

Playing in front of television cameras, Curtis scored 20 points in the second half to pull away at Art Crate Field. The Vikings have now reeled off four straight victories.

ROOT SPORTS To Broadcast Curtis-Spanaway Lake Football Game Thursday

For the second time this season, the visiting Vikings will be playing live in front of thousands of viewers in Puget Sound. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

WANTED: Volunteers To Help Install Curtis High Environmental Club Rain Garden On Oct. 13

The rain garden will help capture, soak and filter water runoff before it enters local waterways. If interested in helping, installation will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 13, in University Place.

VIDEO: Patch Chats With Olympic Medalist, University Place Native Adrienne Martelli (Pt. 3)

In the final installment of Patch's interview with the Olympian, Martelli talks about her life since the London Games and whether she'll compete in the next Olympics. She also has a special message for University Place and Patch.

Ballard Men, Peninsula Women Take Curtis Invite In University Place Cross-Country Meet

Saturday's event saw the Curtis men finish fifth, while the women took 16th place.

VIDEO: Patch Chats With Olympic Medalist, University Place Native Adrienne Martelli (Pt. 2)

The Curtis grad and University of Washington product talks about the final race in the quadruple sculls event that earned her bronze at the London 2012 Summer Games.

CURTIS FOOTBALL: Homecoming Game Against Beamer

The Vikings, coming off a big victory against Puyallup last week, hope to keep the momentum tonight. Patch will be providing updates, and we hope fans will give us their take from the stands.

Curtis Answers Puyallup On The Road

The Vikings from University Place could have buckled twice in the fourth quarter of a statewide televised game Thursday night. Instead, they found an answer on the road and reeled off their second consecutive impressive wi.

WHAT ARE THEY UP TO? Curtis Products Cornelius Edison, Max Hersey

Edison is seeing action as a lineman for the Portland State Vikings, and Hersey is suiting up for the Washington State Cougars. Just two years ago, they were suiting up in University Place.

Politics and Taxes

Practice English conversation skills at Pierce County Library System

Curtis vs. Graham-Kapowsin: Post Your Updates and Photos Here

The Vikings will try to build on a Week 1 victory with another tough test at home.