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 Young

Olivia Young, Online Editor

  • Grade: 12th
  • Position: Online Editor for Hi Spots
  • Who/ what are you listening to currently?: Tame Impala and Tyler, the Creator
  • What are you most excited about for this school year? Graduating and making the most of my senior year!
  • What do it be like? That sometimes.
All content by Olivia Young
Students finish lunch on the learning stairs and head to their final class of the day.

A step above

By Olivia Young, Online Editor
December 18, 2019
Owen Kosmala signs into TikTok in the pubs room. Kosmala spends 10 hours a week on TikTok alone, surpassing his Instagram and Snapchat use.

[Photo] TikTok: fun for some, trouble for others

December 6, 2019
Senior Hunter Gilbert rushes through Mountainside's defense to score a touchdown. The Nov. 15 playoff game was Tigard's first and last loss of the season with a score of 31-34 in overtime.

Friday night lights: No. 1 Tigard loses to No. 16 Mountainside in 6A playoffs

By Olivia Young, Online Editor
November 26, 2019
Counselor Tori Alderman chats with publications junior Sophie Fenton about the construction. Alderman appreciated the students' patience with the current lack of privacy in the counseling office.

Counselors await office upgrade

By Olivia Young, Online Editor
September 26, 2019
At the Sparrow Assembly, Chloe Skinner tells students what Sparrow Club is about. She was excited to see the students rally behind Sparrow Mya Muckey.

Chloe Skinner, Tigard Youth Volunteer of the Year, has a passion for helping others

By Olivia Young, News Editor
May 15, 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

Gray’s doggone good

By Olivia Young, News Editor
April 8, 2019
TRC Solutions tested the air quality in the swim center on the Jan. 24 meet against Lake Oswego. They were testing for trichloramine levels, which can cause breathing problems in pool houses if the level get too high.

Hi-Spots article on air quality prompts close look at TTAD pools

By Olivia Young, Features Editor
March 1, 2019
A car drives along Durham Road as Advanced Photography students capture panning shots. Red light cameras have been installed at three intersections along highway 99W in Tigard.

Red light cameras: coming soon to an intersection near you

By Olivia Young, Features Editor
February 28, 2019
Sophie Fenton started the anonymous letters as a way for Tigard students to open up.

[Photo] Goodbye 2018

December 31, 2018
Junior Jamie Schroeder (right) and Senior Kenzie Strong (left) run through their scene from "The Miracle Worker" by William Gibson. “I like being able to take a break from myself and step into the shoes of another person with their own struggles, thoughts, and emotions. It opens your eyes to other worlds,” Strong said.

Emotional and persistent: the story behind ‘The Miracle Worker’

By Olivia Young, News Editor
November 15, 2018
Sophie Fenton started the anonymous letters as a way for Tigard students to open up.

Introducing Tigard’s anonymous journal

By Olivia Young, News Editor
November 14, 2018
Publications students and Principal Andy Van Fleet show off their tongues after trying black licorice ice cream during class. Van Fleet said it was his favorite flavor so publications put it to the test.

What’s all that laughing during class?

By Olivia Young, News Editor
October 2, 2018
The first of many lasts

The first of many lasts

By Olivia Young, Staff Writer
June 8, 2018
Head of Security Stace Shillitto bubble wraps juniors Makayla Bell, CJ Hilgaertner and Corinne Fullerton. That should keep them safe.

TTSD talks school safety

By Olivia Young
May 9, 2018

A week of celebration

By Olivia Young
April 30, 2018
Olivia Young takes a selfie with Mayor Cook during her interview for this article. Young enjoyed the opportunity to get some advice from the mayor.

Mayor Cook offers advice on making the most of high school

By Olivia Young
November 23, 2017

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September 29, 2017
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