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The official online publication of Tigard High School.

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The official online publication of Tigard High School.

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Construction classes are very hands-on. The construction open house takes place on Friday.

[Photo] Construction program holds open house

June 2, 2022
The Band Across the Hall headlines at Tigerpalooza. The Guitar 2 band played a set of five songs. Members included Dulce Vasquez, Deih Jaff, Jacquelyn Lopez and Wayne Dalton.

[Photo] The Band Across the Hall headlines Tigerpalooza

May 20, 2022
Masks are now optional at TTSD. Students spent the week trying to decide what they should do.

[Photo] TTSD lifts mask mandate

March 18, 2022
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[Photo] Valentine’s Day: The Debate

February 14, 2022
Taylor Swift re-records her albums after a long battle of ownership. The album "Red" deems most popular amongst Tigard students that grew up listening to her music.

[Photo] Taylor Swift (Tigard’s Version)

By Addison Flint, Staff Writer
February 8, 2022
The instagram account ths.no.maskers hopes to create a culture of proper masking among peers. The technique, taking anonymous photos of students unmasked in the halls, has drawn criticism.

Tigerettes cancel their trip to national ... again. They haven't taken the trip to Anaheim since alumna Laura Masters, pictured performing at the Back to School Assembly in 2019, was a sophomore.

On Monday Sept. 27. bus route 42 arrives 20 minutes late to school.. The new district schedule allowed high school students to sleep in and for buses to pick them up later. Staffing shortages in transportation led to late bus arrivals.

[Photo] The wheels on the buses go round

January 7, 2022
On Monday Sept. 27. bus route 42 arrives 20 minutes late to school.. The new district schedule allowed high school students to sleep in and for buses to pick them up later. Staffing shortages in transportation led to late bus arrivals.

A student pulls out her laptop to take notes in class. Technology has changed the way students learn.

[Photo] Pencil or keyboard?

January 7, 2022
Monday Sept. 27. bus route 42 arrives 20 minutes late to school. A flash alert was sent to the TTSD community earlier that morning.

[Photo] New school year is off to a late start

September 28, 2021
Principal Brian Bailey greets senior Abdallah Ghallan. "On the first day we had students in the building, I literally got goosebumps," Bailey said. "I knew it was going to look and feel different, but it was also our first real step back toward normalcy."

[Photo] Welcome home, Tigers

By Abbigale Elliott, staff writer
May 21, 2021
Without a typical school year schedule, teens do work into the wee hours of the morning. Hannah Currier worked on a slam poem for her language arts class, the room illuminated by the light of the computer screen.

[Photo] The noctural education of quaranteens

May 26, 2020
Tigard alumna Nicole Mazzeo plays at the school's old tennis court. This year, the girls tennis team faces freezing weather as the season begins.

[Photo] Girl’s tennis season starts with love

By Ashley White and Rachel Jacobson
March 11, 2020
Photography teacher Kelli Lafferty looks at freshman Aiden Carter's work during a recent class. When the freshman wheel rolls out, freshmen won't have the chance to take digital photography because they will end up in quarter-long electives made especially for freshmen.

[Photo] Freshman Wheel Rolls Out

October 4, 2019
Aaron Leininger fixes school computers and doles out the Wi-Fi password. Students returned to school to find they could no longer log into the TTSD guest Wi-Fi with their phones.

[Photo] What's the password?

October 2, 2019
Matthew Moller competes in the dual meet against Tualatin during the 2018 season. Moller placed second at the Rust Buster 4K in 13:33.73 at Blue Lake Park on Sept. 7.

[Photo] One hill of a sport

September 20, 2019
Principal Brian Bailey speaks to students at the Welcome Back Assembly. For some students the assembly was the first time they had seen the new principal.

[Photo] Bailey gets the grade

September 18, 2019
Principal Brian Bailey stacks the administrative team in the tug of war. In addition to vice principals Angelita Miller and Tyler Davila, he got a little help from wrestling coach Kaleb Reese and head football coach John Kemper.

[Photo] Welcome Back Assembly was out of this world

By Ashley Sample, Delena Do, Noah Vu, Abbi Elliott, staff writers
September 6, 2019
During Freshman Orientation 2019, freshman Isaac Lafohn and junior Anthony Salazar tried to pop balloons back-to-back. It wasn't as easy as it looked.

[Photo] Link Crew switches things up

October 12, 2020
Senior Lauren Denham wears her cords with pride as she walks into the senior awards assembly. Seniors received over 400 cords for graduation.

Some students find themselves more concerned with grades than learning.

[Photo] The issue with our grades

By Sophie Brands, Guest Writer
June 7, 2019
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[Photo] Scenes from the senior awards assembly

June 6, 2019
At Grad Walks seniors have the chance to parade around their elementary and middle schools in cap and gown. It will be an opportunity for seniors to reminisce and for the younger students to dream.

[Photo] Seniors have the chance to walk the old halls

May 24, 2019
At the Sparrow Assembly, Chloe Skinner tells students what Sparrow Club is about. She was excited to see the students rally behind Sparrow Mya Muckey.

[Photo] Chloe Skinner, Tigard Youth Volunteer of the Year, has a passion for helping others

May 15, 2019
Senior Tori Lopez is real Tigard royalty. Lopez (left) rode in the homecoming float with Linnea Hill and Sajjad Al Rikabi. Lopez was nominated as the homecoming queen in the fall and a Rose Princess this spring.

[Photo] Tori Lopez, Rose Festival Princess, celebrates her last day of high school

May 1, 2019
Yes, it's pineapple pizza. Some people think it's delicious. Others despise it. Whatever the case, the debate is here to stay.

[Photo] Pineapple pizza, a disgrace to humanity

April 29, 2019
The Tigard Pride assembly celebrates student academic success each spring. Bo Kwon, one of the Distinguished Alumni recipients, was honored at the assembly. And Ryan Zamudio was honored with the Turnaround Award. From brain bowl questions to departmental awards, the assembly celebrated many aspects of Tigard.

Hate speech is found and spoken all over Tigard High.

[Photo] Let's Stop Hate Speech

May 9, 2019
Emergency buckets, or "Murray" buckets, are ready to go to classrooms with a roll of toilet paper, an emergency blanket and a few first aid supplies inside. Administration supplied these bucket to teachers in case of a prolonged lockdown.

[Photo] "Murray" buckets are the new classroom essential

April 11, 2019
The college admissions scandal indicted parents for buying their children way into elite schools.

[Photo] Unfair, but not unexpected

April 10, 2019
The Tigerettes perform at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on March 15. They won state for the second year in a row.

[Photo] Tigerettes take state

By Liz Blodgett, Features Editor
March 21, 2019
Sophie Fenton takes a look at the Academic Planning Guide. Students were surprised when they weren't given their own copies of the guide this year.

[Photo] Forecasting: On paper or online?

March 22, 2019
Emily and Jet competing in an OHSET jumping competition.

[Photo] OHSET isn’t horsing around

By Jessica Krueger, Staff Writer
February 9, 2019
A teacher lectures to an empty classroom. A 34 percent absence rate equates to about 680 students, or about 19 empty classrooms.

[Photo] Out of class without a pass

February 13, 2019
“Xiao long bao,” or Shanghai soup dumplings, are served in a bamboo steam basket at XLB. They should be eaten with chopsticks and a spoon.

[Photo] XLB: off of the cutting board and into the steamer

By Xavier Walker, Staff Writer
January 17, 2019
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Students and staff are planning their great escapes over winter break. For some, it involves elaborate travel, for others, it's just about snuggling up with a good non-fiction book.

[Photo] What to do over winter break?

December 12, 2018
Sparrow Club members show Mya her letters after Friday's assembly.

[Photo] Miracle Minute, Miracle Mya

December 10, 2018
Kendama kid, junior Nathan Williams shows his skill in the hall during passing time.

[Photo] Kendama kids

November 30, 2018
The new desk/kiosk has many uses–a spot for security, a way to help direct people to the office, a hangout for the publications staff.

[Photo] Meet the new school kiosk

November 20, 2018
Buttons and flyers in support of the education levy sit on a classic classroom chair. The bond passed with 74 percent approval.

[Photo] District passes education levy

November 16, 2018
Campbell Gray and Gabby Brown sign letters of intent on Nov. 14. Gray plans to attend UC Davis to play basketball. Girls basketball head coach Steve Naylor talked briefly at the signing.

[Photo] Seniors Campbell Gray and Gabby Brown signed to play at collegiate level

By Maddie Cooke
November 15, 2018
Jesse Abell advises leadership, and coaches volleyball. He may be sad when he looks at his paycheck, but he is still happy with his choice!

[Photo] Mr. Abell

October 19, 2018
Publications students and Principal Andy Van Fleet show off their tongues after trying black licorice ice cream during class. Van Fleet said it was his favorite flavor so publications put it to the test.

[Photo] What's all that laughing during class?

October 2, 2018
Last year's Club Rush drew crowds. Cat Terrell, '19, talked up Philosophy Club to sophomores Kylee Smith, Faith Heupel, Hannah Southard and Katie Sheasgreen.

[Photo] Students rush to join at Club Rush

By Maria Sotelo
September 21, 2018
Last year's Club Rush drew crowds. Cat Terrell, '19, talked up Philosophy Club to sophomores Kylee Smith, Faith Heupel, Hannah Southard and Katie Sheasgreen.

[Photo] Crushing on clubs

September 23, 2019
Four Corners gets busy between classes. Students made their way through the crowd between 1st and 2nd block on Sept. 19.

[Photo] If you can't beat them, join the crowd

September 25, 2018
Students fight for the last seat in a 'musical chairs'-style game with exercise balls.

[Photo] Back to the books

September 7, 2018
Students fight for the last seat in a 'musical chairs'-style game with exercise balls.

[Photo] Back to the books

September 7, 2018
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[Photo] Nothing could dampen the spirits of the Class of 2018

By Henry Kaus
June 10, 2018
THS's Girl's Varsity Softball may be young, but they still had a successful season.

[Photo] Catching success as a young team

By Makayla Schmierer, Online Editor
June 8, 2018
James Canfield skates through the computer lab set up for testing. Canfield made it, juniors, so can you.

[Photo] Skating through the SBAC

April 15, 2018
Boxes of #2 pencils in the main office mean that it is standardized testing season.

[Photo] CHROMEBOOK, check, PHOTO ID, check, #2 PENCIL, check

March 7, 2022
Sophomore Talia Yake helps with a set change at the dress rehearsal of "Radium Girls." The play opens at 7:30 p.m., Thursday Nov. 16.

The students behind the curtains

By Riley Young
November 15, 2017
Pedro Simonetti '16 leads a cheer at the 2015 Back-to-School Assembly. This year he returned to campus as the boys' JV2 soccer coach.

[Photo] Keeping it in the family

November 2, 2017
Students walk around the gymnasium signing up for various clubs at Club Rush

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

[Photo] Welcome back Tigers

By James Favot, Liam Futrell, Megan Le, and Kaitlyn Wornath
September 8, 2017
Whiz Bang bar serves dipped soft serve cones.

[Photo] Portland’s best ice cream shops

By Avery Smith
August 3, 2017
Peter Kwak accepts one of his scholarships at the Senior Award Assembly

[Photo] Seniors share their thoughts on the ib diploma

By Allegra Wesson, Copy Editor
June 15, 2017
Juarez-Venegas walks to accept the King City Lions Club, Henry J. Marchion Scholarships for $1,000.

[Photo] Juarez-Venegas joins the marines

By Yulissa Santana, Staff Writer
June 9, 2017
Dr. Allison Taylor Furey receives her Distinguished Alumni award at the Tiger Pride Assembly on April 28.

[Photo] Distinguished alumni honored

By Jamie Favot
April 29, 2017
Dr. Dibinga brings his message to the student body of Jan. 5.

[Photo] Dibinga motivates student body

By Jamie Favot, Staff Writer
January 9, 2017
Gus Jaramillo shakes hands with some of the veterans in the audience of the annual Veterans Day Assembly. There were around 75 veterans in attendance.

[Photo] Annual assembly honors veterans

By Ryan Dexheimer
November 11, 2016
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