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
Maddie Cooke

Maddie Cooke, Multimedia Editor

Grade: 12

Years on Staff: 1

Favorite Place in Portland?

The Rose Garden

What are you listening to currently?

I really enjoy listening to the NPR Hidden Brain, but you can catch me bopping to Brockhampton

Favorite thing to do in your spare time?

Taking photos and method acting

If you were arrested with no explanation, what would your friends and family assume you had done?

Stole a car, ran some errands, and then put it back (with a full tank of gas).

All content by Maddie Cooke
Although it is common knowledge among his peers that he is gay, this identity is something that is only embraced outside of his home. At home, Au is still struggling to be accepted for who he is.

Nothing but Pride

By Maddie Cooke, Multimedia Editor
June 7, 2019
McKenzie Coulson is stepping down as Leadership advisor next year. Jesse Abell will replace her.

[Photo] Coulson and Abell change things up with Leadership

May 13, 2019
Hate speech is found and spoken all over Tigard High.

Let’s Stop Hate Speech

By Maddie Cooke and Jalane Hailu
May 9, 2019
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[Photo] Sophie Fenton

May 9, 2019
"I feel like a lot of people who oppose illegal immigration always say no parent would ever put their child in danger for crossing the border. And what they don't realize is that my parents and other undocumented parents would never do that unless they absolutely had to," DACA receiving student.

Living the American Dream in Hiding

By Meghan Turley and Maddie Cooke
May 1, 2019
Speech and debate team huddles together at Western Oregon University. During their free time at the competition, they had card games, food runs, Goodwill hauls and swam in the Best Western hot tub.

Speech and Debate team takes on State

By Maddie Cooke, Multimedia Editor
April 29, 2019
Abraham believes the lack of females in tech classes comes from inadequate encouragement and advertisement towards younger girls. "These classes should be more showcased to females and proceed at a younger age," Abraham said.

Gabi’s success stems from STEM

By Maddie Cooke, Multimedia Editor
April 10, 2019
Gray's collars

[Photo] Gray’s doggone good

By Olivia Young, News Editor
April 8, 2019
"He's one of the best teachers at the school. He's always been one of the best teachers at the school from when I was here," Kelsey Wahl said. "I wouldn't want to teach chemistry with any other teacher."

[Photo] When an average student becomes a Chem God

By Jessica Krueger, Staff Writer
April 22, 2019
As the anxious members of the book club await Michelle Obama's arrival, they practice yoga moves and breathing techniques to calm their excitement. Mrs. Obama's enthusiasm to see the group sparked thoughtful and personal conversations. One member shared her background of raising her young daughter, who had a lot of energy and 'spunk'. In humor and response, Mrs. Obama asked, "And which side of the family do you think that came from?"

Becoming one with the Press, one with Michelle Obama

By Maddie Cooke and Meghan Turley
March 22, 2019

AirPods: Tune in or Tune out

By Maddie Cooke, Multimedia Editor
March 1, 2019
Pictured is Yung Gravy, who is on his Sensation Tour and is scheduled to perform in Portland on Mar. 5

Get on the Gravy Train and see Yung Gravy at the Wonder Ballroom

By Maddie Cooke, Multimedia Editor
February 18, 2019
Need a Valentine's Day card? We have you covered.

To Tigard, from publications

By Meghan Turley and Maddie Cooke
February 13, 2019
Meet the Faculty Monster. Scary, right? That's how we feel when we look at the demographic of Tigard High's staff. Yikes...

The Diversi-TEA

By Maddie Cooke and Jalane Hailu
February 9, 2019
Styling a red dress and white Nike Air's, Jorja Smith is awed for her natural and effortless beauty. At only 21 years, this extremely accomplished artist left her previous job as a barista to pursue her passion in music and singing.

Jorja Smith and Ravyn Lenae bring enchanting vocals and a memorable performance to the Roseland Theater

By Maddie Cooke, Multimedia Editor, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Campbell Gray and Gabby Brown sign letters of intent on Nov. 14. Gray plans to attend UC Davis to play basketball and Brown will go to Reno-Nevada to play soccer.

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

By Maddie Cooke
November 15, 2018
Image courtesy of Rich Fury

Jorja Smith on tour for her latest album, Lost & Found, to appear at Roseland Theater in Portland

By Maddie Cooke, Multimedia Editor
November 14, 2018
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