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

Senior Lysbeth Ramirez Texta shares about her upcoming experience in the trades
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...

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Nakyung Lee poses for the camera

It’s not just college: Nakyung Lee

Senior Nakyung Lee shares about her upcoming experience in the workforce
By Katarina Ilić, Staff Writer
Jun 3, 2025

   Senior Nakyung Lee is a foreign exchange student from ---, South Koreas, who has been studying in...

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Milo Smallman poses for the camera

It’s not just college: Milo Smallman

Senior Milo Smallman shares about his upcoming gap year
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.  ...

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Sophia Simonetti poses for her senior photos

It’s not just college: Sophia Simonetti

Senior Sophia Simonetti shares about her upcoming experience at PCC
By Katarina Ilić, Staff Writer
Jun 3, 2025

   Senior Sophia Simonetti is one of the several students part of THS’ largest graduating class to...

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Jonah Adamson poses in uniform at an event

It’s not just college: Jonah Adamson

Senior Jonah Adamson shares about his upcoming experience through the military
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...

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Alternate Routes: Episode 3

Talking the trades with Greg Bambusch and Lisbeth Ramirez Texta
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...

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Alternate Routes (episode 2): Going into the Military

Joining the military with Hannah Borghini and Jonah Adamson
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....

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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...

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

Graduating seniors are honored for their academic achievements at the Scholastic Achievement Banquet on May 18
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...

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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?

Staff writer shares their opinion on the recent decision to cut the choir program by .5 FTE.
By Katarina Ilić, Staff Writer
May 14, 2025

   Music. Laughter. Creativity. A community of artists together as one. All of this is palpable as...

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The truth about sarcasm

What sarcasm is and why people constantly use it in conversations
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,...

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How to handle beef

Staff writer dives into the ins and outs of dealing with and solving arguments
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...

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Trailer: Alternate Routes

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,...

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

Completing the contract

Tigard Tualatin School District (TTSD) complete contract negotiations with Tigard Tualatin Education Association (TTEA) after approximately seven months
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...

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

Where have all the flags gone?

Tigard removes flags in the commons
By Katarina Ilić, Staff Writer
Oct 31, 2023

     In Aug. before the return of their students, administration decided to remove the flags from...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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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...

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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...

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World Stories

World Stories

Katarina Ilic interviews Kenzie Cochran about her move to Oregon from Texas
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

Meet the GSA at Club Rush on Oct. 13 and find out who they are and what their mission is
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...

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