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
All content by Meghan Turley
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

The program aims to unite community volunteers to collect food, books, and other supplies for families in need during the Coronavirus outbreak
By Meghan Turley, Co-Editor in Chief
Mar 18, 2020
The program aims to unite community volunteers to collect food, books, and other supplies for families in need during the Coronavirus outbreak
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Mitchell Cross enjoys hunting. He was a founding member of the Trap Club.

The face-off with Trap Club continues

Two staff writers debate the existence of the controversial Trap Shooting Club
By Meghan Turley, Co-Editor in Chief
Mar 3, 2020

Tigard’s Trap Club started last year with just eight students on the roster. The March 2019 issue of...

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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

The first of it's kind non-school affiliated dance is donating a portion of proceeds to Homeplate Youth Services
By Jared Debban and Meghan Turley
Dec 12, 2019
Project Metro starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday at 14523 SW Millikan Way #110 Beaverton, Oregon. Tickets starting at $10 available to purchase online or through a representative at various high schools around the area-including Tigard and Mountainside. Additionally, the Instagram page states that a limited number of tickets will be sold at the door day of.
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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'”

Tigard's beloved cheer is off the rotation as a result of unsafe behavior at Friday's game.
By Jared Debban and Meghan Turley
Oct 2, 2019
This past week #beststudentsectioninthestate ran into some trouble with new Principal Brian Bailey. As the Tigers rolled to a 31-7 win over Lake Oswego, Tigard students rolled over each other in the stands which led to rising concerns from the sidelines of the football field by Principal Bailey. Students falling off of the bleacher’s while participating in cheers throughout the game led to a temporary ban of THS’ beloved “Truckin’” cheer. 
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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

The downtown rally was one of many that took place across the state Wednesday.
By Meghan Turley, Online Editor
May 9, 2019

    On Wednesday, an estimated 20,000 educators from across the state gathered at Tom Mccall Waterfront...

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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

TTSD announced last week it's decision to close schools on Wednesday May 8th in anticipation of statewide teacher walkouts
By Meghan Turley and Olivia Young
May 7, 2019
The Tigard Tualatin school district has decided to close school this Wednesday, May 8, in anticipation of the teacher walkouts planned statewide.
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Tigard's decision for an 8 period day proved controversial to the student body.

6 options better than an 8 period day

6 alternative and more student-friendly options.
By Meghan Turley, Online Editor
May 7, 2019
In anticipation of Tuesday's 8 block day, The Paw staff came up with 6 alternative and more student-friendly options.
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"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

An interview with an undocumented student at Tigard High School, and their experience with the current political climate behind an undocumented status
By Meghan Turley and Maddie Cooke
May 1, 2019
For hundreds of students across the country, their immigration status creates daily struggles that are different from those a citizen student would experience. We asked one about their experiences.
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The college admissions scandal indicted parents for buying their children way into elite schools.

Unfair, but not unexpected

A closer look reveals admissions into elite colleges has always been for sale.
By Meghan Turley, Online Editor
Apr 10, 2019
The admissions process was designed for the benefit of wealthy and upper middle class families. Things that are considered in the “holistic” admissions process– extracurriculars, SAT scores, awards, and honors–already put students who can afford it at an advantage.
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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

Editors Maddie Cooke and Meghan Turley recount their experience with Michelle Obama’s visit to Portland, and her influence in the community
By Maddie Cooke and Meghan Turley
Mar 22, 2019
Editors Maddie Cooke and Meghan Turley recount their experience with Michelle Obama’s visit to Portland, and her influence in the community
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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

I was inspired by the Parkland students, and spent my last year working intensely with the movement.
By Meghan Turley, Online Editor
Feb 14, 2019

     I remember where I was when I found out about what had happened at MSD. I was in my 3rd block...

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Need a Valentine's Day card? We have you covered.

To Tigard, from publications

We made some Valentines about our favorite spots in the school.
By Meghan Turley and Maddie Cooke
Feb 13, 2019

Love is in the air, especially at Tigard High school. From the vibrant construction, to the overflowing...

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

Watch Courtney run!

Former Tigard High School teacher Courtney Neron is running for State Representative.
By Meghan Turley, Online Editor
Nov 6, 2018

      Courtney Neron, a former foreign language teacher at Tigard High, is running to be a representative...

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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.

Publications adviser Hillary Currier discovered she loves black licorice ice cream because of how it...

We are not the enemy

We are not the enemy

Amid consistent and constant claims that the media is “fake,” journalistic integrity is more important than ever.
By Meghan Turley, Online Editor
Aug 15, 2018

The following Op-Ed is part of the national call from the Boston Globe for press across the country to...

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Hundreds gather in Sherwood for ‘Keep Families Together’ rally

Protesters join 700+ national rallies in support of keeping families at the border together.
By Meghan Turley, Online Editor
Jul 2, 2018

On Saturday morning, an estimated 150+ families and participants gathered in front of J. Clyde Hopkins...

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TTSD vote allows SBHC to provide birth control options

TTSD vote allows SBHC to provide birth control options

By Meghan Turley
Mar 1, 2018

On Monday, Feb. 26, the TTSD school board voted unanimously to allow the School Based Health Centers...

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The Contraceptive Perspective

The Contraceptive Perspective

TTSD holds listening sessions over proposal to offer access to contraceptives
By Meghan Turley
Feb 14, 2018

Tigard High School has recently opened a conversation regarding access to contraceptives to students....

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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
Nov 7, 2017

On Friday, Nov. 3 Oregon State Senator Ron Wyden visited Tigard High School for a town hall meeting and...

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Bill Bradbury talks climate change with Ecology

Bill Bradbury talks climate change with Ecology

news brief
By Meghan Turley
Oct 24, 2017

Former Oregon Secretary of State Bill Bradbury visited Ms. Holly Paris’ Ecology class this week to...

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Finding school balance

Finding school balance

By Megan Le and Meghan Turley
Oct 18, 2017

Going back to school is a difficult transition. The earlier wake up time, hours of homework and...

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