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Tigard dance to compete at State Championships this weekend

By Amanda Lam, Newspaper Editor
Mar 19, 2014

The Tigerettes dance team will compete in the O.S.A.A. Dance/ Drill State Championship this weekend at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Although they have already pre-qualified for finals, they will compete...

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Tigard loses to Central Catholic in the O.S.A.A. 6A football semifinals

Tigard loses to Central Catholic in the O.S.A.A. 6A football semifinals

By Amanda Lam, Newspaper Editor
Nov 30, 2013

The undefeated Tigard Tigers met up with the also undefeated Central Catholic Rams today in the O.S.A.A. 6A football semifinals at Jeld-Wen field. The Tigers had their eyes set on a repeat of the 2003...

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North Medford football gets shutout 42-0 by the Tigard Tigers in the O.S.A.A. quarterfinals

By Amanda Lam, Newspaper Editor
Nov 22, 2013

The Tigard Tigers played an overwhelming game against the North Medford Black Tornadoes under the Friday night lights of their home field. There were two major expectations for tonight's quarterfinal game:...

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Tigard football crushes Grants Pass with a 62-3 lead

By Amanda Lam, Newspaper Editor
Nov 15, 2013

Anticipation rose tonight as the Tigard football team raced onto the field. The chilling wind of early winter blew as rain began to drizzle and the stadium lights shined. The Tigers played against the...

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Senior Manu Rasmussen prepares for a play.

Tigard football plays shaky first half but comes through with a 57-29 win

By Amanda Lam, Newspaper Editor
Nov 9, 2013

Coming off an undefeated regular season, a league championship, and a much deserved bye-week; Tigard football had high expectations sitting on their shoulders for their first playoff game against Gresham...

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Tigard football outscores Newberg 63-21 on homecoming

Tigard football outscores Newberg 63-21 on homecoming

By Amanda Lam, Newspaper Editor
Oct 18, 2013

Homecoming is a sacred tradition that has been around since the 1900’s but this years homecoming game was extra special. For the first time ever, Tigard had their pink out game to spread breast cancer...

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Tualatin disappoints in rivalry game against Tigard football

Tualatin disappoints in rivalry game against Tigard football

By Amanda Lam, Newspaper Editor
Oct 5, 2013

The Tigard "Army" came out to the Tualatin stadium on Friday night to attend the highly anticipated rivalry game, featuring the Tigard Tigers football team vs. the Tualatin Timberwolves. Much like the...

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Tigard football performs a 58-0 shut out against McMinnville

Tigard football performs a 58-0 shut out against McMinnville

By Amanda Lam, Newspaper Editor
Sep 27, 2013

Tonight, the rain definitely didn't seem to stop the Tigard football team from playing their best. On Friday, Sept. 27, the Tigers ran out onto their home field beating McMinnville 58-0. Even with the...

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Tigard football leads Century 49-13

Tigard football leads Century 49-13

By Amanda Lam, Newspaper Editor
Sep 20, 2013

After coming off of 3 straight wins the Tigard Tigers football team proved that they weren't going to play easy against the Century Jaguars on Friday Sept. 20. They led the Jaguars by 42 points in the...

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Tigard football beats Glencoe 55-26 with key players sitting out in second half

Tigard football beats Glencoe 55-26 with key players sitting out in second half

By Amanda Lam, Newspaper Editor
Sep 14, 2013

Students filled the bleachers at the Tigard High School stadium on Friday Sept. 13, fully decked in neon. However, the bright colored fan wear did not distract from the football team. Not only did Tigard...

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2013- 2014 Tigerettes dance team announced after three grueling days of tryouts

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
May 17, 2013

After three grueling days of tryouts, the new 2013- 2014 Tigerettes dance team was announced. This years tryout process included a performance of the jazz and pom routine, splits, turns, and kicks. Approximately...

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Lulu app encourages women to objectify men

Lulu app encourages women to objectify men

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
May 14, 2013

During the month of April, the smart phone app, Lulu gained popularity at Tigard High School. Words of the new app appeared on Facebook and Twitter feeds, concerning many students. Lulu is an app where...

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Peter Pan saves the day at this year’s prom assembly

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
May 12, 2013

On Wednesday May 8, leadership kicked off this week's prom festivities with an a.m. assembly. Much like this year's prom theme, Night in Neverland, the assembly was also Peter Pan themed. The emcees, senior...

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Publications team travel to San Francisco

Publications team travel to San Francisco

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
May 7, 2013

Riding trolleys, swimming in pools, and walking down the streets of downtown San Francisco. Nothing gets better than that. The Tigard High School publications team arrived at PDX on Thursday April 25 at...

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Celebration of Academic Achievements during Tiger Pride Week

Celebration of Academic Achievements during Tiger Pride Week

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
May 7, 2013

Last week marked the celebration of student academic achievements at Tigard High. Each day, student were given notes to leave class to enjoy treats such as cake, doughnuts, and ice cream. Students were...

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Unisex trends will gain popularity this spring

By Amanda Lam and Amanda Lam
Apr 18, 2013

This spring has already shown signs of both sunny and cold weather, which is perfect for the bulk of this seasons fashion trends. Basic staple pieces will return but this time in neon pastel shades. Pair...

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Japan Night will benefit a cleaner Oregon coast

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Apr 5, 2013

Do you like origami  video games, or sushi? If so, the Japanese National Honor Society will be hosting Japan Night on Friday April 5 in the commons from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.. This Friday will mark the twelfth...

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Mentors Program provides student extra help on post secondary plans

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Apr 1, 2013

The mentors program is a parent volunteer based organization that strives to help students achieve their goals. The mentors program was established in 2010 and has been providing junior and senior students...

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Tigerettes take home more awards than all others at the state championships

Tigerettes take home more awards than all others at the state championships

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Mar 17, 2013

The Tigerettes dance team ended their season on a bittersweet note this year, placing third at the OSAA dance/ drill state championships out of the ten teams that competed in the 5A/6A Large division....

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Tigerettes will compete at the OSAA dance/drill state championships on Friday and Saturday

Tigerettes will compete at the OSAA dance/drill state championships on Friday and Saturday

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Mar 11, 2013

After nine months of practice, dedication, and hard work it has finally come to the week that the Tigerettes will compete at the OSAA Dance/ Drill State Championships. The State Championships is a four...

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Tigerettes place second at the Metropolitan Festival of Dance

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Mar 3, 2013

For the past month, the Tigerettes had been struggling with the cold, flu, bronchitis and other illnesses but they pushed through it without any troubles; it wasn't until this week that it affected their...

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New outfit ideas for this week

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Feb 11, 2013

With the return of Oregon's chilling air and endless rain, the tendency to reach for your favorite pair of Victoria’s Secret yoga pants or Nike sweatshirt in the morning becomes inevitable. But why not...

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Tigerettes place first at Canby’s Winter Festival of Dance

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Jan 29, 2013

The Tigerettes made their first winter season appearance at Canby’s Winter Festival of Dance on Sat Jan 26. It was the first time the team debuted their state routine which they have been working on...

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Lake Oswego defeats Tigard 42-21 in the OSAA 6A football semifinals

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Dec 4, 2012

Students, families, and fans gathered at Jeld-Wen Stadium on Saturday Dec 1 at noon to watch the Tigard football team play against Lake Oswego in the OSAA 6A football semifinals. This was the first time...

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Tigard football beats Canby in the second round of playoffs

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Nov 19, 2012

On Friday Nov 16, the Tigard football team met up with the Canby Cougars for the second time this season. On Aug 31 Tigers faced the Cougars for the first game of the season on Canby’s turf beating them...

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Tigerettes take home first in three divisions at Clackamas High School

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Nov 11, 2012

The Tigerettes dance team made their competition season debut on Saturday Oct. 10th at the Clackamas High School Competition. After a tough week of midterms and sickness; a long week of practice and a...

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Trick-or-treating in Halloween Rooms

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Oct 29, 2012

If  you plan to dress up for Halloween on Wednesday, the school administration wants to remind you of a  few  rules: First, masks are not allowed. And face paint must be minimal. You must be recognizable. Weapon-like...

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Tigard football declared Pacific Conference Champions after win against Forest Grove

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Oct 26, 2012

Tigard football was declared the Pacific Conference Champion on Friday Oct. 26 after beating Forest Grove. The team came out decked in their custom made pink out uniforms to support breast cancer awareness. It...

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New rooter buses available for student transportation to THS away games

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Oct 16, 2012

Have you ever wanted to go support your football team at away games but felt like it was too far away or had no ride? This week for the game against Newberg High School, Principal Mark Neffendorf is offering...

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Tigard football shutdown Tualatin 41-0

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Oct 6, 2012

On Friday, Oct. 5 the Tigard Tigers football team played their Homecoming game against their crosstown rivals, the Tualatin Timberwolves. It was a perfect fall night for a football game with clear skies...

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You wanted us… You got us! Tigard wins against Century

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Sep 21, 2012

Last Friday, Sept. 14, Century High School hosted KATU’s High School Blitz. As they recapped Tigard’s game against Glencoe, their student body booed and chanted “We want Tigard.” Senior Blake Chamberlain...

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Tigard Tigers lose by two

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Sep 8, 2012

The Tigard Tigers varsity football team set out for a highly anticipated game against the Aloha Warriors on Friday Sept. 7. After a victorious first game against Canby High School the previous week, the...

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Prom $$$

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
May 18, 2012

Floor length dresses, jet black tuxedos, detailed corsages, colorful boutonnieres, party buses and a fancy dinner. These are just a few of the costs that make prom a triple-digit outing. The popular springtime...

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Tryouts for nationally ranked dance team begins Monday

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
May 8, 2012

Do you like to dance? Come tryout for the Tigard dance team on May 7- 9 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. in the small gym. All 8th- 11th graders are invited to tryout.  Members of the new team will dance at halftime...

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Cheer coach Kristin Kinnie has high hopes for future of team

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Apr 23, 2012

Many changes have been made to the cheer team for the upcoming 2012-2013 season. The new head coach, Kristin Kinnie began coaching our cheer team in the middle of the 2011-2012 season after former coach...

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Three Tigard teams make winter academic all-state top ten

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Mar 2, 2012

Tigard's wrestling, boys basketball, and dance team all made the Dairy Farmers of Oregon Academic All- State Winter Top Ten List this year. Each earning 25 points for the 2011-2012 Oregonian Cup. The Oregonian...

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Tigerettes take home another 1st place trophy at Parkrose

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Feb 23, 2012

After a long day of competition the Tigerettes took home another 1st place trophy on Saturday Feb. 18. The competition took place at Parkrose High School, where 24 teams competed. Tigerettes coach David...

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Tigerettes surprise crowd with outstanding projection and places 1st at Canby High School

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Feb 8, 2012

The Tigerettes competed at their first winter season competition Saturday Jan. 28 at Canby High School. They placed 1st in the 6A division with a final SQS of 73.72 and qualified for the Dance/Drill Championships...

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Discover monthly fashion subscriptions

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Jan 26, 2012

Monthly magazine subscriptions have always been something to look forward to. There is always excitement when receiving a magazine in the mail each month. During the last few months in the beauty community,...

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Clean up your closet by participating in the clothing drive

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Jan 10, 2012

To ensure that you’re not already breaking your New Years resolution to de-clutter your life (including your closet), the Fashion Club is holding a clothing drive throughout the month of January to benefit...

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Band classes playing holiday music at winter concert Thursday evening

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Dec 13, 2011

The Tigard High School band program will be holding their annual winter band concert on Thursday Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Deb Fennell auditorium. All 3 of the band classes will be playing at the concert,...

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Tigerettes provide clinic for young budding dancers

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Dec 2, 2011

Elementary school students (Kindergarten to 5th grade) are invited to join the Tigard Tigerettes for a kiddie clinic on Saturday December 3 in the Tigard High School small gym. The clinic begins at 8:30...

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Protégé proves that Tigard Dance is a force to be reckoned with

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Nov 15, 2011

Tigard Dance proves to be an all around force in the dance community by bringing home 5 trophies this weekend. Protégé, Tigard’s junior varsity dance team contributed to this by taking home two wins...

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Tigerettes aim high but with their chins even higher for Saturday’s competition

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Nov 10, 2011

The Tigerettes dance team will be competing at their last fall competition of the 2011- 2012 season on Saturday Nov. 12 at Clackamas High School. They will will be competing the same routines that they...

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Can drive a success

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Nov 8, 2011

The Drive-By Can Drive hosted by the Fashion Club took place during the second half of October to raise money on the behalf of the Caring Closet. It was a huge success, thanks to many students of elementary,...

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Tigerettes to compete in lyrical, pom, and jazz divisons at Gladstone

Tigerettes to compete in lyrical, pom, and jazz divisons at Gladstone

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Nov 3, 2011

The Tigerettes dance team will be competing at their first competition of the season this Saturday, Nov. 5. The competition will take place at Gladstone High School. The first round starts at 12 p.m....

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Tigerettes to be joined by Protegé and Synergy at pink out game

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Oct 25, 2011

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and to do their share at the pink game on Friday Oct. 28, the Tigerettes are welcoming Synergy and Protegé to perform "Hey Baby" with them at the half time show. Protegé...

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Truck hits side of a bus at a turn onto Durham

Truck hits side of a bus at a turn onto Durham

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Oct 15, 2011

Students of Tigard High were buzzing about a bus accident on Thursday, Oct. 13. The accident took place around 3:10 p.m. after school that day. Bus route 30 was taking a full bus home that day and as...

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TTSD school board in hopes to introduce online learning next semester

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Oct 12, 2011

The main focus at the Tigard-Tualatin School district board meeting on Monday Oct. 10 was on a pilot online learning program. This was brought up by the district’s director of alternative learning, Karen...

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Fall into fall with new fashion trends

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Oct 8, 2011

Cold, rainy, and windy weather has arrived, fall is finally here. It’s time to put away your denim shorts, summer dresses, and flip flops for next summer, but don’t be upset because this year's fall...

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Spirit fashion to cheer on your team

Spirit fashion to cheer on your team

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Oct 6, 2011

Friday night football games can be so much fun to get ready for, but wearing the same THS shirt for every game isn’t very fun. They can also be tricky to dress for because some nights it’s cold and...

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Player Profile: Tyler Powers

Player Profile: Tyler Powers

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Oct 2, 2011

Tyler Powers Team Freshman Year Freshman Position Wide receiver What is your biggest football accomplishment? Scoring twice in one game as a receiver. Who inspires you? Brandon Lloyd Favorite game...

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Player Profile: Forest Harris

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Oct 2, 2011

Forest Harris Team JV Year Sophomore Position Inside and outside linebacker Goals To be the best I can be for my team and execute my job as best as possible. Favorite game day snacks I usually eat...

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Students invited to voice opinions in Student Advisory Council

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Sep 24, 2011

If you’re tired of hearing your friends complain about the changes that need to be made at school, or you’re frustrated about the problems that need to be solved, the Principal's Advisory Council is...

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Principal explains zero-tolerance harassment policy at individual class meetings

By Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
Sep 8, 2011

Today Principal Mark Neffendorf addressed each class separately in the Auditorium to give his traditional class meetings. His main point was to explain to the students that harassment of any kind will...

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