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Several pixelated posters like these can be found throughout the halls of Tigard High.

Pixel art floods the halls

By James Favot, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2019

     What started with a few images has turned into a gallery of pixel art lining the halls of Tigard High. The cubic pictures are fun to look at while walking from class to class, but where did they...

When it comes to studying for exams, start early and study often. You can make it through the week, Tigers.

Tips on how to study from the pros and amateurs

January 25, 2019
Since finals are next week, you might want to consider some of these tips to help prepare you for your exams
Eljean Madio joined the staff this year. She lived in Hawaii before coming to Oregon.

Super Madio

By Aubrey Jordan, staff writer January 25, 2019

    From Hawaii, to Oregon, new teacher Eljean Madio is excited for her journey at Tigard High School.     This year Tigard High School welcomed many new teachers, including Eljean Madio....

Kendama kid, junior Nathan Williams shows his skill in the hall during passing time.

Kendama kids

By Jared Debban, Sports Editor November 30, 2018

     Kendama Club is taking Tigard by storm, drawing attention, interest and participation from all grades. A "kendama" is a Japanese toy that has three cups, a spike and a ball that is attached to...

Geoffrey Jarman is planning on making chocolate pecan pie and playing golf in the dark over Thanksgiving weekend.

Teachers share plans for Thanksgiving

By Maria Sotelo, Staff Writer November 20, 2018

     Everyone celebrates Thanksgiving in different ways, but French teacher Kathleen Williams, and biology/AVID teacher Geoffrey Jarman have a few unique ideas this year.      Williams plans...

Sophie Fenton started the anonymous letters as a way for Tigard students to open up.

Introducing Tigard’s anonymous journal

By Olivia Young, News Editor November 14, 2018

     Students passing quickly through the halls see colorful posters, the faces of their peers, and teachers standing in their doorways.      With this brief interaction, it’s hard to imagine...

The Power T has been Tigard Highs symbol since 2012.

Black and Greene T

By Charlotte Wendt and Jesse Jones, Staff Writers November 9, 2018

Every Tigard student recognizes the Power T, but most don’t know who made it or how it came to be the school’s logo. So where did the Power T come from? Who designed the logo that would become a...

Courtney Neron distributes her lawn signs with a supporter, John Vandenberg of Sherwood, who helped fund lawn signs.

Watch Courtney run!

By Meghan Turley, Online Editor November 6, 2018

      Courtney Neron, a former foreign language teacher at Tigard High, is running to be a representative of House District 26, which encompasses Wilsonville, Hillsboro, Sherwood, and some parts of...

Jesse Abell advises leadership, and coaches volleyball. He may be sad when he looks at his paycheck, but he is still happy with his choice!

Mr. Abell

October 19, 2018

Jesse Abell might get sad when he looks at his bank account, but he still loves what he does. Q: What is your favorite sport to play/coach? A: “My favorite sport to play is volleyball. And people...

Varsity soccer player, senior Sydney Leinberger, surges through Liberty’s defense. Tigard won the Sept. 27 game 5-0.

Girls soccer starts off undefeated

By Olivia Niemi and James Favot October 10, 2018

The girls varsity soccer team kicked off the season with an undefeated streak, now ranked ninth in the state with an overall record of 8-1. It was a superb fresh start for a team with new coaches, new...

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