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
Liz Blodgett

Liz Blodgett, Design Editor

  • Grade: 12th
  • Position: Design Editor
  • What are you listening to currently? Ipanema by Still Woozy
  • What are you most excited about for this school year? Knowing where I am going to college!
  • What is your favorite sport? Volleyball
All content by Liz Blodgett
Sophomore Summer Schroder starts her run-through for the Banked Slalom competition on Feb. 5. "There's nothing quite like the feeling of snowboarding, it's rewarding to not only be able to do it but to be good enough at it to compete at state is really cool," Schroder said.

Winter sports take on STATE!

By Liz Blodgett, Design Editor
March 5, 2020
Student Resource Officer Brian Imus patrols hallways at Tigard. He explains the Tigard Police Department's role in the school's safety.

[Photo] Are You Ready?

By Maria Sotelo, Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
Senior Emily Paulson receives her gift from freshman Hailey Shimojima during senior night against Oregon City. “I am going to miss playing with my teammates and getting to be around them all the time,” Paulson said.

Photos of the Week: March 2-6

By Liz Blodgett, Design Editor
March 5, 2020
In Jarman's freshman biology class, they are working on their Sesame street families. Mason Fleming is one of the many students in his class. “I really enjoy the curriculum. He (Jarman) always makes the class fun and worth paying attention to,” Fleming said.

Photo of the Week: Feb 24-28

By Liz Blodgett, Design Editor
February 28, 2020
Seniors Aaron Esau and Aaron Jobe placed first in two recent cybersecurity "capture-the-flag" competitions. Esau placed first in picoCTF, and Esau and Jobe placed first in DamCTF.

[Photo] Esau and Jobe claim victory again and again

February 26, 2020
Freshman Malik Brown maneuvers around West Linn opponent on Feb 17. "Everyone on the team was very accepting of me being a freshman and it makes me feel really good they have my back," Brown said.

Photo of the Week: Feb 17-21

By Liz Blodgett, Design Editor
February 21, 2020
Ian Garrett starts his 4th block Physical Science class. He joined the science team at the semester.

[Photo] Changes in the science hall and dean’s office

By Ashley Sample, Staff Writer
February 21, 2020
Photo of the Week: Feb 10-14

Photo of the Week: Feb 10-14

By Liz Blodgett, Design Editor
February 11, 2020
Freshman Cade McCallister finishes his match against Lakeridge on Jan 16.

Sophomore Megan Wargo placed sixth overall at the Ski Bowl meet on Jan. 8.

Ski girls keeping the lead

By Liz Blodgett, Design Editor
February 11, 2020
Letterman jackets are becoming a thing of the past. Locally, they are not as trendy.

[Photo] Are Letterman Jackets going extinct?

By Abbi Elliott, Staff Writer
February 7, 2020
The seminary house sits across the street from the school on 92nd Ave. Because of its location, students have been able to fit their religious classes into the regular school day.

[Photo] What's that building over there? Discover Tigard's Seminary program

January 28, 2020
Sophomore Owen Kosmala and Noah Vu both have similar haircuts, but Vu has a perm and Kosmala's hair is naturally curly.

[Photo] Move over, man bun: the perm returns

December 16, 2019
Tigard Metro ticket representative Hazhar Kadir holds up a few of the tickets for sale. His goal is to sell enough to meet his quota for the week.

[Photo] Project Metro aims to unite students around a common cause

By Jared Debban and Meghan Turley
December 12, 2019
A change in name, not purpose

A change in name, not purpose

By Liz Blodgett, Design Editor
December 2, 2019
Sparrow Ellie and her family join students in the gym for the annual Sparrow Assembly. At the assembly, Sparrow Club partnered with BlackRock Coffee Company to inspire students to serve their community.

Introducing Ellie

By Liz Blodgett
November 26, 2019
Mark Lueck helps Head Custodian Gus Jaramillo with the presentation of the colors and placing the Oregon state flag.

Tigard honors veterans old and young

By Liz Blodgett, Design Editor
November 15, 2019
The Varsity Volleyball team throws candy at the people observing the parade. “It was very exciting and fun mainly because I love spending time with my teammates.” Junior Avery Croxton said. Being on a float in the parade can be a lot of fun for clubs and teams because you get extra time to hang out with the members of it. The homecoming parade is a great way to have people in the community come together to congratulate students on their achievements.

Homecoming Week: Parade rocks community’s world

By Liz Blodgett, Design Editor
October 15, 2019
Senior Max Lenzy pushes through the lines of defense to score another goal for Tigard. “It feels great just having everyone coming out to the game and everyone just supporting my team and I,” Lenzy said. The Tigers managed to have a shutout game against Sprague with a score of 56-0.

Homecoming Week: Tigard defeats Sprague

By Liz Blodgett, Design Editor
October 15, 2019
During Friday's game against Lake Oswego, the student section shows some spirit. The cheer, Truckin, was banned mid-game when cheerleaders and administration deemed it too dangerous.

[Photo] Wave goodbye to "Truckin'"

October 2, 2019
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[Photo] Sophie Fenton

September 16, 2019
Sajjad Al-Rikabi poses for a selfie with his classmates during his commencement speech. He was one of 20 valedictorians and one of 11 who spoke during the graduation ceremony.

[Photo] Scenes from graduation

June 7, 2019
Ken Chung teaches his 7th period English class. He had mixed feeling about whether having all students take IB Junior English was the right step.

[Photo] English undergoes a curriculum upgrade for juniors

April 23, 2019
Senior Xander Dean and junior Caitlyn Smith perform "The Stinky Cheese Man" at Tigard High. Both Dean and Smith attended the thespian state competition to perform and support the troupe.

Thespians go to state and qualify for nationals

By Liz Blodgett, Feature Editor
April 23, 2019
The Tigerettes hold up the state trophy on March 15. They won state for the second year in a row.

Tigerettes take state

By Liz Blodgett, Features Editor
March 21, 2019
Ethan Shields helps a camper ride a bike. He has volunteered at Bike First! for nine years.

Giving kids a first on two wheels

By Liz Blodgett, News Editor
March 19, 2019
Kelley Brack is an LSA. She began working at Tigard seven years ago.

[Photo] Classified Staff Appreciation Week: Kelley Brack gives back

March 7, 2019
Gus Jaramillo and Josh Miller keep things clean around the school. But they have also served the school by connecting with students.

[Photo] Classified Staff Appreciation Week: Gus and Josh keep things clean

March 6, 2019
Patti Mason always has a smile for students. She found her place at Tigard.

[Photo] Classified Staff Appreciation Week: Patti Mason makes a difference

March 4, 2019
Swimmers have their inhalers available on the pool deck during practice and meets. Is the air quality at the pool responsible for the the high rates of asthma among the swimmers?

[Photo] Swim center air quality needs to be addressed

February 27, 2019
Junior Natalie Scharn and Senior Kara Petrick perform “Campfire Song Song” from Spongebob to wrap up the 2nd Open Mic Night on Feb. 7.

[Photo] Second Open Mic night hits the right note

February 11, 2019
When it comes to studying for exams, start early and study often. You can make it through the week, Tigers.

[Photo] Tips on how to study from the pros and amateurs

January 25, 2019
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The weather may be rainy but construction continues on the stairwell in the new commons. Construction is currently running two weeks behind schedule and builders have had to consider some "value engineering" to keep costs down.

[Photo] Construction budget soars, "value engineering" begins

December 12, 2018
At the Veterans Day Assembly each veteran in attendance receives a rose.

Country roads, take me home to Tigard High’s Veterans Day Assembly

By Liz Blodgett, Features Editor
November 9, 2018
Four Corners gets busy between classes. Students made their way through the crowd between 1st and 2nd block on Sept. 19.

If you can’t beat them, join the crowd

By Liz Blodgett
September 25, 2018
Looking back, looking forward

Looking back, looking forward

By Liz Blodgett, Features Editor
June 10, 2018
Reactions to recent assembly

Reactions to recent assembly

By Liz Blodgett, Staff Writer
March 16, 2018
Monday is going to be a purple kind of day

Monday is going to be a purple kind of day

By Liz Blodgett
February 28, 2018
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