The Paw

A club for everyone

By Grace Curry and Kaitlyn Wornath September 22, 2017

Club members handed out free stuff from S.T.U.D.D. headbands to candy to bracelets, while a person ran around in a pizza costume.  All in all, Club Rush went smoothly once again. The effort seemed...

We believe that we have won

By Maddie Hagood and Mackenzie Hotchkiss, Staff Writers September 22, 2017

On Friday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. Tigard held a home football game against the Lake Oswego Lakers that showed Tigard’s school spirit and how our students are proud to be Tigers. Tigard’s first...

The Effects of the Eagle Creek Fire

  As the orange sun rose into the hazy grey sky on the first day of school, the seniors had a Senior Sunrise unlike any other due to the Eagle Creek Fire that still raged on in the Gorge.   Timeline   Starting...

Annie Nihill competes in the cup of water walk for her senior team at the back-to-school assembly.

Welcome back Tigers

By James Favot, Liam Futrell, Megan Le, and Kaitlyn Wornath September 8, 2017

The band roared and the crowd cheered; the cheerleaders danced and the choir students sang their hearts out. The back-to-school assembly, as per usual, was filled with positive energy to welcome the student...

Whiz Bang bar serves dipped soft serve cones.

Portland’s best ice cream shops

By Avery Smith August 3, 2017

When it comes to  Portland weather, you know there are really only two main seasons of the year, wet and dry. During the long hot days of the summer, people need a way to stay cool under the beating...

The tech team practices a tethered launch in preparation for the Aug. 21 balloon launch.

Tech team’s mission is out of this world

By James Favot, Copy Editor July 15, 2017

As Tech Team Coach Steve Fulton navigates through the remote grassy hills in a four-wheel drive truck, a group of students bouncing alongside him, everyone is starting to get weary. The Flying Tigers had...

Saying Goodbye: Fields moves to Seattle

Saying Goodbye: Fields moves to Seattle

By Allegra Wesson, Copy Editor June 19, 2017

Amber Fields’ final days as an assistant principal at Tigard may be winding down, but she hopes she has created a better school for all. One of her legacies is that she helped incoming freshmen feel...

Community affected by offensive Snapchat posts

Community affected by offensive Snapchat posts

By James Favot and Tim Galvan June 15, 2017

Without a doubt, Snapchat is one of the most popular and widely used forms of social media at Tigard High. Everyone is capable of saying anything they want to online, sharing their stories, thoughts, and...

Seniors share their thoughts on the ib diploma

By Allegra Wesson, Copy Editor June 15, 2017

List of diploma candidates: Arman Alavizadeh     Kate Waggoner           Emma Barbee      Jacob Walter   Emma...

Goodbye, sweet Dessert

Goodbye, sweet Dessert

By Jared Debban June 15, 2017

After 19 years of teaching at Tigard High, English teacher Joe Dessert is finally calling it good and retiring at the end of this school year. With a lasting impact left on students, he has achieved his...

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