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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 June 3, 2019
Ben Bowman  won the School Board election taking over 50 percent of the votes in the election on May 21.
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.
Senioritis strikes again.  This senior napped in a classroom.

The symptoms of senioritis strike the class of 2019

By Allegra Wesson, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 21, 2019
    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.
At the Sparrow Assembly, Chloe Skinner tells students what Sparrow Club is about. She was excited to see the students rally behind Sparrow Mya Muckey.

Chloe Skinner, Tigard Youth Volunteer of the Year, has a passion for helping others

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 Gala on May 3. Skinner, who’s president of Key...

Senior Xander Dean and junior Caitlyn Smith perform The Stinky Cheese Man at Tigard High. Both Dean and Smith attended the thespian state competition to perform and support the troupe.

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.
Hes one of the best teachers at the school. Hes always been one of the best teachers at the school from when I was here, Kelsey Wahl said. I wouldnt want to teach chemistry with any other teacher.

When an average student becomes a Chem God

By Jessica Krueger, Staff Writer April 22, 2019
Robert Massey shares his path to science divinity
Junior Sterling McKinnon poses with Portland Flyer the bike he helped modify for a world-wide custom motorcycle competition. The Auto Electrical class gathered around to see the results.

Sterling McKinnon needs Tigard’s vote

By Bonifacio Yuzon, Staff Writer April 17, 2019

    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...

Abraham believes the lack of females in tech classes comes from inadequate encouragement and advertisement towards younger girls. These classes should be more showcased to females and proceed at a younger age, Abraham said.

Gabi’s success stems from STEM

By Maddie Cooke, Multimedia Editor April 10, 2019
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

     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...

Hofer codes for all

By Olivia Niemi, Staff Writer April 8, 2019

     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...

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