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
Olivia Niemi

Olivia Niemi, Multimedia Editor

  • Grade: 12th
  • Position: Multimedia Editor
  • Who are you listening to currently? Khalid
  • What are you most excited about for this school year? I’m excited for all the new and exciting personal stories I will get to learn and show our community.
  • What’s a fun fact about you? I have 50+ dad jokes on hand at all times.
All content by Olivia Niemi
Bailey's everywhere! Can you tell who is who? From left to right: Principal Brian Bailey, math teacher Derek Bailey, and math teacher Stuart (Stu) Bailey.

Bailey, Bailey, Bailey!

By Olivia Niemi and Katelyn Wilhoit
April 23, 2020
Although TTSD cancels school on March 13, students could come in and pick up books and computers. A group of junior boys wandered through the empty science hall.

Life as a student: canceled until further notice

By Katelyn Wilhoit and Olivia Niemi
March 13, 2020
Alex Gradin was an awarded track star during his time at Tigard

Remembering Alex Oyombe Gradin

By Olivia Niemi, Multi-Media Editor
March 3, 2020
Xavier Tacker: The Pawcast

[Video] Xavier Tacker: The Pawcast

By Olivia Niemi, Multimedia Editor
February 21, 2020
Senior Felipe Hernandez works with Robert Pavlukovich as he explains their new project. Pav has worked in the construction business for 30 years, in addition to being Tigard's football and soccer announcer.

Building a new career path

By Olivia Niemi, Multimedia Editor
December 20, 2019
1 in 1800: Garreth Keller

1 in 1800: Garreth Keller

By Olivia Niemi, Multimedia Editor
December 10, 2019
1 in 1800: Penelope Kim

1 in 1800: Penelope Kim

By Olivia Niemi, Multimedia Editor
November 21, 2019
Meet the Van Fleets: Kaylin, Madri, Alexis, Andy and Brooklyn.

Meet the Van Fleets

By Olivia Niemi and Katelyn Wilhoit
November 15, 2019
1 in 1800: Alaa El Amin

1 in 1800: Alaa El Amin

By Olivia Niemi, Multimedia Editor
October 2, 2019
1 in 1800: Chloe Skinner

1 in 1800: Chloe Skinner

By Olivia Niemi, Staff Writer
May 30, 2019
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[Photo] Thousands gather in downtown Portland to rally for Student Success Act

By Meghan Turley, Online Editor
May 9, 2019
1 in 1800: Madelyn Newberry

1 in 1800: Madelyn Newberry

By Olivia Niemi, Staff Writer
May 7, 2019
1 in 1800: Emma Vu

1 in 1800: Emma Vu

By Olivia Niemi, Staff Writer
April 25, 2019

Hofer codes for all

By Olivia Niemi, Staff Writer
April 8, 2019
This is a classic family photo from principal Andy Van Fleet's family album. Van Fleet's mom Sheryl called this the quintessential photo of little Andy hunting grouse with his dad. Just as she clicked the shutter, Andy blew a giant bubble

The VanFleature

By Olivia Niemi and Katelyn Wilhoit
April 3, 2019
Patti Mason always has a smile for students. She found her place at Tigard.

Classified Staff Appreciation Week: Patti Mason makes a difference

By Olivia Niemi, Staff Writer
March 4, 2019
Senior defender Sajjad Al-Rikabi jumps over the Canby forward to win a header in the air during a 6-0 win on Oct. 18. Al-Rikabi was named TRL Co-Player of the Year.

Al-Rikabi, Cleaver and Simonetti honored by Three Rivers League

By Olivia Niemi, Staff Writer
November 20, 2018
Varsity soccer player, senior Sydney Leinberger, surges through Liberty’s defense. Tigard won the Sept. 27 game 5-0.

Girls soccer starts off undefeated

By Olivia Niemi and James Favot
October 10, 2018
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