The symptoms of senioritis strike the class of 2019
By Allegra Wesson, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2019
Filed under Features
It’s less than fifteen school days until seniors can graduate and go onto the next leg of their life. At this point, many may be feeling “senioritis” and start to skip school or not do their homework. The last stretch may start to feel like the hardest out of all of them to complete.
Chloe Skinner, Tigard Youth Volunteer of the Year, has a passion for helping others
By Olivia Young, News Editor
May 15, 2019
Filed under Features, Top Stories
Chloe Skinner is the Tigard Youth Volunteer of the Year award. The award was formally presented to her during the Shining Stars Community Awards Gala on May 3. Skinner, who’s president of Key Club, Super Friends, as well as co president of Sparrow and National Honors Society, has had many vo...
Thespians go to state and qualify for nationals
By Liz Blodgett, Feature Editor
April 23, 2019
From the opening lights to the final bow, the Tigard Thespian Troupe stick together through every play, achievement, and competition.
When an average student becomes a Chem God
By Jessica Krueger, Staff Writer
April 22, 2019
Filed under Features
Robert Massey shares his path to science divinity
Sterling McKinnon needs Tigard’s vote
By Bonifacio Yuzon, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
Filed under Feature, Top Stories
Junior Sterling McKinnon needs Tigard’s vote in the Battle of the Kings 2019. https://customkings.harley-davidson.com/en_US/bike_detail/185 The bike is called Portland Flyer and voting is now open in this international event. McKinnon plans to pursue a career working with ca...
Gabi’s success stems from STEM
By Maddie Cooke, Multimedia Editor
April 10, 2019
Filed under Features
Senior Gabi Abraham set a record when she completed all seven levels of IT classes
Gray’s doggone good
By Olivia Young, News Editor
April 8, 2019
Filed under Features
Inspiration can come from anywhere—for senior Nyah Gray, it came from simple walking her neighbor’s dog around the block. Her neighbor asked if she would be willing to walk her dog, and Gray agreed to. After returning from the walk, she became inspired to start browsing different dog ac...
Hofer codes for all
By Olivia Niemi, Staff Writer
April 8, 2019
Filed under Features
Not many students get to start their own business in high school; most assume it’s an unrealistic goal. Some may believe they don’t have the time, or they’re too young to begin their dreams of starting a business. Worries like these can be put to rest by Tigard High junior , ...
Students get down to Business
April 8, 2019
Filed under Features, Top Stories
Creating a business while in high school may seem like an impossible task, but with a few tips and tricks, dreams of starting a business can become a reality.
Trip to the Past
By Delena Do, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
Filed under Features
Tigard Alumni reflect on their experiences at Tigard High School, and what they've learned since graduation.
By Jessica Krueger, Staff Writer
May 24, 2019
Seniors will be kicking off a new tradition: the Grad Walk. After the Senior Awards Assembly on June 6, the class of 2019 will be bussed to Tigard’s feeder elementary and middle schools: Durham, Templeton, Mary Woodward, Metzger, CFT, Twality and Fowler.
By Olivia Young, News Editor
May 15, 2019
Chloe Skinner is the Tigard Youth Volunteer of the Year award. The award was formally presented to her during the Shining Stars Community Awards...
By Maria Sotelo, Staff Writer
May 13, 2019
The upcoming leadership class of 2020 will be much smaller than in previous years, and taught by Jesse Abell. He will be replacing current leadership advisor McKenzie Coulson.
By Meghan Turley, Online Editor
May 9, 2019
On Wednesday, an estimated 20,000 educators from across the state gathered at Tom Mccall Waterfront to call on legislators to pass the Students...
By Maddie Cooke and Jalane Hailu
May 9, 2019
Derogatory language commonly heard and spoken in the halls and bathrooms of Tigard High. From racial slurs to ableist commentaries, hateful language is casually spoken every day by Tigard students and is overheard by peers as they pass by on their way to class. That doesn’t mean it’s okay.
Anticipated statewide teacher walkouts lead to TTSD cancellation
May 7, 2019
The Tigard Tualatin school district has decided to close school this Wednesday, May 8, in anticipation of the teacher walkouts planned statewide.
Tori Lopez, Rose Festival Princess, celebrates her last day of high school
May 1, 2019
Maria (Tori) Lopez, class of 2019 was announced as a Rose Festival princess. She has been heavily involved with Tigard High School, and is a member of Sparrow club, Speech and Debate, National Honor Society, and many more clubs and organizations. She is an amazing student as well. But with the Rose Festival coming up, Lopez gets out of school early–today in fact.
April 30, 2019
Business teacher Sue Suttich, in collaboration with FinMango, held Tigard High’s first “Finance Fest” last Thursday. The three-hour event was open to all and comprised of various informational sessions which promoted an understanding of personal finance and investing.