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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

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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Scenes from the senior awards assembly

Scenes from the senior awards assembly

Jun 6, 2019

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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

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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Students from both Tigard and Tualatin have been involve in running and organizing this student led campaign. The students stand with Ben for a photo after a meeting about the campaign. From left to right, pictured are Ava Melson (TuHS), Kavi Shresta (THS), Matthew Brown (TuHS), Ben Bowman, Abdirahim Mohamoud (TuHS), Lupita Ruiz, and John Frudenthal.

Student-led campaign amplifies student voice in the community

By Jared Debban, Sports Editor
Jun 3, 2019
Ben Bowman  won the School Board election taking over 50 percent of the votes in the election on May 21.
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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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