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

Megan Le, Design/Photo Editor

All content by Megan Le
Student and community volunteers work to sanitize food before sorting it. So far, Packed with Pride has collected commitments from over 500 volunteers.

Persevering with Packed with Pride

By Meghan Turley, Co-Editor in Chief
March 18, 2020
Mitchell Cross enjoys hunting. He was a founding member of the Trap Club.

The face-off with Trap Club continues

By Meghan Turley, Co-Editor in Chief
March 3, 2020
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.

Project Metro aims to unite students around a common cause

By Jared Debban and Meghan Turley
December 12, 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.

Wave goodbye to “Truckin'”

By Jared Debban and Meghan Turley
October 2, 2019
Educators from across the state rallied in downtown Portland Wednesday to pressure legislators into passing the student success act, which would give schools an additional $2 billion.

Thousands gather in downtown Portland to rally for Student Success Act

By Meghan Turley, Online Editor
May 9, 2019
Many teachers felt that the state has not been doing enough to improve the schools and the students in them

Anticipated statewide teacher walkouts lead to TTSD cancellation

By Meghan Turley and Olivia Young
May 7, 2019
Tigard's decision for an 8 period day proved controversial to the student body.

6 options better than an 8 period day

By Meghan Turley, Online Editor
May 7, 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
The college admissions scandal indicted parents for buying their children way into elite schools.

Unfair, but not unexpected

By Meghan Turley, Online Editor
April 10, 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
The student-led walkout as part of the March for Our Lives Movement was one event that defined 2018. Jessica Woolfolk, Meghan Turley and Baylee Berquist organized the walkout and held the banner.

Turning anger into action

By Meghan Turley, Online Editor
February 14, 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...

[Photo] The Diversi-TEA

By Maddie Cooke and Jalane Hailu
February 9, 2019
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[Photo] Olivia Niemi

November 28, 2018
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[Photo] Meghan Turley

November 26, 2018
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[Photo] Olivia Young

November 26, 2018
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[Photo] Bonifacio Yuzon

November 26, 2018
James Favot

[Photo] James Favot

October 21, 2017
Allegra Wesson

[Photo] Allegra Wesson

October 21, 2017
Courtney Neron distributes her lawn signs with a supporter, John Vandenberg of Sherwood, who helped fund lawn signs.

Watch Courtney run!

By Meghan Turley, Online Editor
November 6, 2018
Publications adviser Hillary Currier discovered she loves black licorice ice cream because of how it makes everyone smile. She even converted intro to publications students, freshman Ellie Davila and sophomore Allie Dreves.

Even though this photo shows some open tables, the cafeteria has been crowded this year. Construction closed the the commons, so students only have one designated eating area.

[Photo] Sitting a little closer this year

September 19, 2018
We are not the enemy

We are not the enemy

By Meghan Turley, Online Editor
August 15, 2018

Hundreds gather in Sherwood for ‘Keep Families Together’ rally

By Meghan Turley, Online Editor
July 2, 2018
School board members 'break the ground' with golden shovels.

[Photo] Kicking off construction

June 8, 2018
THS's Girl's Varsity Softball may be young, but they still had a successful season.

Catching success as a young team

By Makayla Schmierer, Online Editor
June 8, 2018
From left to right: Karen Emerson, Jason Snider and Ginny Burdick discuss school safety at a listening session April 10.

Sensible solutions for safe schools

By James Canfield
May 9, 2018
Head of Security Stace Shillitto bubble wraps juniors Makayla Bell, CJ Hilgaertner and Corinne Fullerton. That should keep them safe.

[Photo] TTSD talks school safety

May 9, 2018
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[Photo] Dual credit dilemma

May 2, 2018
Lauren Paven and Lauren McFall sign letters of intent

Lauren Paven and Lauren McFall sign letters of intent

By James Canfield, Photo Editor
May 1, 2018
Jacob Jones-Visual Arts, Robert Cousineau-Technology, Mike Coloma-Social Studies, Peyton Kuffel-Science, Gabrielle Duff-McGaughey-Physical Education, Hugo Virelas-Vasquez-Performing Arts, Trevor Garrity-Math, Payton Ward-Language Arts, Shaenna Soon-Foreign Language, Abel Rodriguez-Business

[Photo] A week of celebration

April 30, 2018
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[Photo] The fury rises from the field

April 25, 2018
Should yearbook return to the days of the paper ballot, try a different method of voting or get rid of superlatives completely?

“Senior superlatives are rigged”

By James Canfield, Photo Editor
April 24, 2018
As part of the March 14 student walkout, organizers share a message of solidarity and change.

[Photo] Walkout Photos

March 14, 2018
As part of the March 14 student walkout, organizers share a message of solidarity and change.

[Photo] Youth standing together

By Allegra Wesson
March 14, 2018
In Solidarity with Parkland

In Solidarity with Parkland

By James Canfield, Photo Editor
March 9, 2018
TTSD vote allows SBHC to provide birth control options

TTSD vote allows SBHC to provide birth control options

By Meghan Turley
March 1, 2018
In Tigard, you're never too old for prom

In Tigard, you’re never too old for prom

By Makayla Schmierer
February 16, 2018
The Contraceptive Perspective

The Contraceptive Perspective

By Meghan Turley
February 14, 2018
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[Photo] Let's start the conversation

February 12, 2018
Part of the appeal with Juuls is that they are discreet. Can you spot the Juul in this photo?

[Photo] Clearing the air

By Megan Le, Makayla Schmierer, Meghan Turley, James Canfield, Tim Galvan, Editorial Staff
February 12, 2018

Stress coping tips for finals

By Megan Le, Design Editor
January 31, 2018
Human Rights Month is in full swing

Human Rights Month is in full swing

By Makayla Schmierer, Online Editor
January 22, 2018
Victoria Gailey and Spencer Goodell

Gailey and Goodell sign letters of intent

By James Canfield
November 15, 2017
Sue Suttich wins Financial Beginning's Educator of the Year award for a second year in a row.

[Photo] Suttich repeats as Educator of Year

November 8, 2017
Ron Wyden holds a town hall in the auditorium. He answered questions from students and others in the Tigard community.

Wyden talks to students at town hall

By Meghan Turley
November 7, 2017

PRO gender-neutral homecoming

By Megan Le, Design/Photo Editor
October 27, 2017
Bill Bradbury talks climate change with Ecology

Bill Bradbury talks climate change with Ecology

By Meghan Turley
October 24, 2017
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Finding school balance

Finding school balance

By Megan Le and Meghan Turley
October 18, 2017

The Effects of the Eagle Creek Fire

By James Favot, Jared Debban, PJ Doolin, Liam Futrell, Megan Le, Tim Galvan, Allegra Wesson, James Canfield, Makayla Schmierer, Grace Curry, Avery Smith, Aidan McDonald, and Kaitlyn Wornath
September 19, 2017
Annie Nihill competes in the cup of water walk for her senior team at the back-to-school assembly.

Welcome back Tigers

By James Favot, Liam Futrell, Megan Le, and Kaitlyn Wornath
September 8, 2017
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[Photo] Saying Goodbye: Fields moves to Seattle

By Allegra Wesson, Copy Editor
June 19, 2017
Kennedy Parish with US History teach Dani Rowe, smiling at the Oregon's History Day as Parish received 1st place in her division.

Parish makes history

By Makayla Schmierer, Online Editor
June 9, 2017
Allegra Wesson is the president of Philosophy Club.

Philosophy Club makes you think

By Tim Galvan
May 19, 2017

Stupendous scholarships

By Makayla Schmierer, Online Editor
April 5, 2017
Senior Brittney Eng chats with one of the senior citizens during the senior citizen prom.

Students bring senior citizen prom full circle

By Megan Le and James Favot
February 17, 2017

Freshman baseball

By James Canfield, Student writer
April 20, 2016
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Club Rush Panorama

New clubs and new members at Club Rush

By Jacob Jones and Tim Galvan
September 28, 2015
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