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The Paw

The official online publication of Tigard High School.

The Paw

The official online publication of Tigard High School.

The Paw

All content by Caroline Frisiras
Parking: a privilege or problem?

Parking: a privilege or problem?

By Caroline Frisiras, Staff Writer
Feb 22, 2020

     With Tigard High’s construction still ongoing, there are bound to be inconveniences in the everyday lives of Tigard’s students—whether it's constant noises when taking a test, hallway closures,...

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A student is pictured entering the counseling office. The doors must open outward due to safety regulations.

Why do the Counseling Office doors open the wrong way?

By Caroline Frisiras, Staff Writer
Jan 30, 2020

     The new wings of the school were built with state-of-the-art, innovative designs. And counseling office doors that swing the wrong way.      While most people are accustomed to the classic...

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What college is the best fit for you?

What college is the best fit for you?

By Sophie Fenton and Caroline Frisiras
Jan 17, 2020
Confused about where to apply? Try this quiz!
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A parent walks through the new office. The new security vestibule creates one way in for those who want to access the school.

New school, new safety

By Caroline Frisiras, Staff Writer
Dec 16, 2019

Story originally published in the November 2019 edition of The Paw, our quarterly magazine   Tigard High School is taking precautions to ensure the safety of their students. With the remodel, the...

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Slider dunking a basketball during his time at Tigard. He graduated in 1997, and continued to play basketball around the world for years to come.

SS Visual Works gives back to his community

By Caroline Frisiras, Staff Writer
Dec 12, 2019

Many Tigard alumni go on to do great things after high school, but few return to leave an impact on the community they grew up in. Ryan Slider, popularly known by his social media tag @ssvisualworks,...

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The  graph shows the number of female football players in Oregon by size of school. Molalla, 4A, reported 36 girls playing the sports, which made 4A the school size most likely to have female football players taking the field.

[Photo] Tackling gender norms: meet Tigard’s girl football players

By Ashley Sample, Staff Writer
Oct 21, 2019

The graph shows the number of female football players in Oregon by size of school. Molalla, 4A, reported 36 girls playing the sports, which made 4A the school size most likely to have female football...

Counselor Tori Alderman chats with publications junior Sophie Fenton about the construction.  Alderman appreciated the students' patience with the current lack of privacy in the counseling office.

[Photo] Counselors await office upgrade

Sep 26, 2019

Counselor Tori Alderman chats with publications junior Sophie Fenton about the construction. Alderman appreciated the students' patience with the current lack of privacy in the counseling office.

Sparrow Club, Drama Club and Girls in STEM are all clubs students can join.

Find a club to fall in love with

By Caroline Frisiras and Sophie Fenton
Sep 18, 2019
Club rush is coming next Tuesday, but some students may want to get a head start in finding that perfect club match. 
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CAD 3 classes built RC boats and tested them at the Clean Water Services. Sophomore Salam Rahal-Arabi launched his boat.

RC Boat Racing: CAD 3 class takes their know-how to the water

By Caroline Frisiras, Advanced Photography Student
Apr 16, 2019

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