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The Paw
The official online publication of Tigard High School.

The Paw
The official online publication of Tigard High School.

The Paw
Maria Sotelo

Maria Sotelo, Staff Writer

  • Grade: 11th
  • Position: Staff Writer for Hi Spots
  • Who are you listening to currently? JID
  • What are you most excited about for this school year? I'm excited to see the accomplishments Hi-Spots/The Paw will achieve throughout the year.
  •  What's your favorite sports team? Lakers
All content by Maria Sotelo
Dalgona Coffee: This whipped coffee drink is refreshing and addictive. It was easy to make and tasted great.

TikTok recipes add excitement to long days of quarantine

By Maria Sotelo, staff writer
May 8, 2020
Are You Ready?

Are You Ready?

By Maria Sotelo, Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
A picture of former LA Lakers' player Kobe Bryant playing against the Washington Wizards on December 3rd, 2014. Bryant's basketball skills were an inspiration to many on and off the court.

Mamba Out

By Maria Sotelo, Staff Writer
February 19, 2020
Multicultural Coordinator Giselle Escobar, (right) met with Dr. Jose Medina, (center) a speaker at La Cosecha. The conference, held in Albuquerque in November, was a national gathering about two-way immersion programs.

Two-Way Immersion is only two years away

By Maria Sotelo, staff writer
December 20, 2019
Teammates celebrate with Jared Debban after he scores the game's only goal in the boys varsity soccer defeat of Tualatin on Sept. 12.

Debban gets the goal, boys defeat Tualatin

By Maria Sotelo, Staff Writer
September 16, 2019
Senior Gloria Rosas Alcantara, senior Eddy Sanchez Mendez, Superintendent Rieke-Smith, board members and Tualatin High School seniors gather for a photo to celebrate the the initial group of students enrolled in the Diverse Educator Pathway Program. These seniors hope to be teachers in the district when they graduate from college.

When the students become the teachers

By Maria Sotelo, Staff Writer
June 5, 2019
When CE2 students graduate early, they get to put on the cap and gown and have their photos taken. They can also return to walk with the rest of the class at graduation.

A chance to prepare before stepping out into the terrifying, real world that is post-graduation.

By Maria Sotelo and Citlally Mexicano-Nukaga
May 30, 2019
McKenzie Coulson is stepping down as Leadership advisor next year. Jesse Abell will replace her.

Coulson and Abell change things up with Leadership

By Maria Sotelo, Staff Writer
May 13, 2019
Chloe Skinner reads her story at HR Assembly on March 14. Skinner and a specially selected group of students read stories about their struggles from behind the theater curtain. Afterwards, they all elected to go out on stage and reveal themselves to their peers.

Behind the curtain

By Maria Sotelo
March 19, 2019
Cameron O'Connor takes on Ty Ewers of Canby. O'Connor won the match by techfall and helped Tigard win the dual meet 45-28.

Varsity wrestlers pin down Canby

By Maria Sotelo, Staff Writer
December 18, 2018
Open Table provides an opportunity for students to share their cultures. Senior Kat Xiong introduced the event for the students in attendance.

A table open for all

By Maria Sotelo, Staff Writer
November 21, 2018
Geoffrey Jarman is planning on making chocolate pecan pie and playing golf in the dark over Thanksgiving weekend.

Teachers share plans for Thanksgiving

By Maria Sotelo, Staff Writer
November 20, 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.

Students rush to join at Club Rush

By Maria Sotelo
September 21, 2018
Wrestlers push to succeed

Wrestlers push to succeed

By Mackenzie Hotchkiss, Maria Sotelo, and Giselle Machorro-Avila
January 31, 2018
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