The official online publication of Tigard High School.

The Paw
The official online publication of Tigard High School.

The Paw
The official online publication of Tigard High School.

The Paw

Katarina Ilić, Staff Writer

Katarina Ilic is a senior and has been a staff writer for The Paw for all four years of high school. In her free time, Kat is an editor for yearbook and does pottery, crocheting, cross stitching, and all sorts of crafty things.

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It’s not just college: Lysbeth Ramirez Texta

By Katarina Ilić, Staff Writer
Jun 3, 2025

   Lysbeth Ramirez Texta is one of several headed down the trade school path after high school, where she will be training in automotive technology.     After high school, Texta plans on working...

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Nakyung Lee poses for the camera

It’s not just college: Nakyung Lee

By Katarina Ilić, Staff Writer
Jun 3, 2025

   Senior Nakyung Lee is a foreign exchange student from ---, South Koreas, who has been studying in the US for almost a year and one of several students entering the workforce after graduation.  ...

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Milo Smallman poses for the camera

It’s not just college: Milo Smallman

By Katarina Ilić, Staff Writer
Jun 3, 2025

   Senior Milo Smallman is one of the few seniors taking a gap year after graduating high school.    Smallman is taking a gap year to work and save up money before attending their dream college,...

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Sophia Simonetti poses for her senior photos

It’s not just college: Sophia Simonetti

By Katarina Ilić, Staff Writer
Jun 3, 2025

   Senior Sophia Simonetti is one of the several students part of THS’ largest graduating class to attend PCC after high school.    Simonetti plans to study architecture at PCC for 2 years before...

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Jonah Adamson poses in uniform at an event

It’s not just college: Jonah Adamson

By Katarina Ilić, Staff Writer
Jun 3, 2025

   Senior Jonah Adamson is one of many headed into the military after high school, but Adamson specifically will be stationed at West Point Academy, one of the most prestigious military institutes in...

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Alternate Routes: Episode 3

By Katarina Ilić, Staff Writer
Jun 2, 2025

For many students, the idea of sitting in lectures for 4 years does not sound appealing, but they still need a bit more training. These students are now beginning to start the trades. This year, 7 percent...

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Alternate Routes (episode 2): Going into the Military

By Katarina Ilić, Staff Writer
May 23, 2025

The military has been a known after high school option for the last four years, but never fully discussed. Could this be the reason that only 1% of the graduating class of 2025 is joining the military...

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Adelaide Cardenas, senior, was awarded a $1,500 scholarship to be used as she wishes to aid her in her next adventure following high school.

Tigard’s construction team takes home several awards from the Design-Build competition

By Katarina Ilić, Staff Writer
May 21, 2025

   Tigard’s construction team took home several awards from the Design-Build Competition in Salem on May 14 and 15, including the Craftsmanship award and “People’s Choice Award”. Brody Fenton,...

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Rotary Club of Tigard holds the 61st annual Scholastic Achievement Banquet for graduating seniors

By Katarina Ilić, Staff Writer
May 20, 2025

   The 61st annual Scholastic Achievement Banquet was held in the commons by the Rotary Club of Tigard on May 18. The event honored senior students and their many achievements.    Students were...

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Alternate Routes – Episode 1 – Workforce

By Katarina Ilić, Staff Writer
May 16, 2025

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Students from choir protest the reduction of the program by singing at the TTSD school board meeting on May 5.

When deciding a RIF, at what point does student sign ups for a class outweigh a teacher’s seniority?

By Katarina Ilić, Staff Writer
May 14, 2025

   Music. Laughter. Creativity. A community of artists together as one. All of this is palpable as you walk by room 102, the choir room. This joy is one of many being reduced next year due to budget...

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The truth about sarcasm

By Katarina Ilic, Staff Writer
May 14, 2025

   Sarcasm, a form of verbal irony often used when either making jokes or slyly sharing your feelings, is harder for people to understand than we realize.     Anecdotally, sarcasm is one of the...

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How to handle beef

By Katarina Ilić, Staff Writer
May 14, 2025

How an argument starts    While anger comes in all shapes and sizes, the roots of arguments often stem from similar reasons, inside and out.    “Disagreements as a whole, not just with students...

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Trailer: Alternate Routes

By Katarina Ilic, Staff Writer
May 13, 2025

All throughout our school years, the idea of four year education is pushed on us, from TV and movies, social media, and even from our teachers and our staff. But there’s more paths than just four year...

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Teachers and staff attend the TTSD board meeting on Mon., May 5.

Completing the contract

By Katarina Ilić and Moss Weigel
May 13, 2025

   From August 26th of 2024 to January 13th of 2025, Tigard Tualatin School District (TTSD) teachers were working without a contract.    Working without a contract means that the teacher's previous...

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One of the many flags removed from the commons lays crumpled on the floor.

Where have all the flags gone?

By Katarina Ilić, Staff Writer
Oct 31, 2023

     In Aug. before the return of their students, administration decided to remove the flags from the commons due to too many complaints from students.      During the 2021-2022 school year, a...

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Two students of opposite genders fight over a volleyball.

Puff vs. Tuff: The sexist tradition of sports at Tigard

By Katarina Ilić, Staff Writer
May 23, 2023

     “Powderpuff” vs. “Powdertuff”. Soft vs. Strong. Weak vs. Powerful. All of these words relate to each other. Each phrase is rewarding to one party but degrading to another.       Every...

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ASU students photoshopped on poster announcing Lunar New Year event at Tigard High School.

Tigard’s Asian communities celebrate Lunar New Year

By Katarina Ilić
Feb 7, 2023

While many have already celebrated the new year, some of Tigard’s students' have yet to. On Jan. 22 Lunar New Year began, ringing in the New Year for many Asian Americans as well as Asian countries. Known...

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Teachers stand in front of Tigard High in solidarity as the union and district continue to work on a contractual agreement.

[Photo] Teachers and district reach tentative agreement

By Laura Taylor, Staff Writer
Feb 6, 2023

Teachers stand in front of Tigard High in solidarity as the union and district continue to work on a contractual agreement.

December is about more than just Christmas

By Katarina Ilić, Staff Writer
Dec 26, 2022

As the days grow shorter and the winter solstice grows closer, many students at Tigard begin to celebrate the holidays. Of course, we’re all familiar with the elaborate images of Christmas that are presented...

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A backpack and water bottles sit outside the fences surrounding the football field.

No Bags Allowed… Or At Least Some of Them

By Katarina Ilić, Staff Writer
Nov 17, 2022

Since the September 1st game, TTSD has been communicating the football game policy for spectators: Students and spectators are not allowed to bring in large bags, as well as water bottles. And ever since...

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All OSA tests are taken online, in settings like the library, in the spring of junior year.

The numbers are in: TTSD releases the 2022 OSA scores

By Katarina Ilić and Laura Taylor
Oct 13, 2022

On September 22, the district released an email to students and parents announcing the State Assessment results. The district summarized it by saying, “Overall, TTSD performed above the state average...

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World Stories

World Stories

By Katarina Ilic
Jan 23, 2022

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A band member shows support for the LGBTQ+ community during the halftime show at the game against Newberg on Sept. 24. The school supported equity groups during club rush on Oct. 13.

Club Rush: Find a place Where you fit in

By Katarina Ilic, Staff Writer
Oct 12, 2021

As students settle into the new school year, one question has arisen: Where are the affinity groups?      One thing Tigard has always promoted is the importance of student safety, making sure students...

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