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The Paw

The official online publication of Tigard High School.

The Paw

The official online publication of Tigard High School.

The Paw

Before 2019

Some students find themselves more concerned with grades than learning.

The issue with our grades

By Sophie Brands, Guest Writer Jun 7, 2019
Sophie Brands is a Tigard Tualatin School Board Student Representative for Tigard. In her essay for her application, she wrote about the problem of grades. After a meeting with one of the board members, she decided to write an article and discuss the issue in full.
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Although it is common knowledge among his peers that he is gay, this identity is something that is only embraced outside of his home. At home, Au is still struggling to be accepted for who he is.

Nothing but Pride

Senior Daniel Au proudly shares his identity and continues to embrace it, despite struggles he faces at home.
By Maddie Cooke, Multimedia Editor Jun 7, 2019
Senior Daniel Au proudly shares his identity and continues to embrace it, despite struggles he faces at home
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Senior Gloria Rosas Alcantara, senior Eddy Sanchez Mendez, Superintendent Rieke-Smith, board members and Tualatin High School seniors gather for a photo to celebrate the the initial group of students enrolled in the Diverse Educator Pathway Program. These seniors hope to be teachers in the district when they graduate from college.

When the students become the teachers

Washington County starts a path towards teacher diversity with the Diverse Educator Pathway
By Maria Sotelo, Staff Writer Jun 5, 2019
Oregon needs more teachers of color. What if they can change this for the next generation?
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When CE2 students graduate early, they get to put on the cap and gown and have their photos taken. They can also return to walk with the rest of the class at graduation.

A chance to prepare before stepping out into the terrifying, real world that is post-graduation.

By Maria Sotelo and Citlally Mexicano-Nukaga May 30, 2019
Community Experience for Career Education (CE2) is a vocational program offered by Tigard High and other schools that supports students who are struggling with school. According to the TTSD website, the program has existed since 1972, starting out as just a small project created by the Northwest Regional Educational Library.
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