Prom $$$
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
May 18, 2012
Floor length dresses, jet black tuxedos, detailed corsages, colorful boutonnieres, party buses and a fancy dinner. These are just a few of the costs that make prom a triple-digit outing. The popular springtime dance was the most anticipated event of this year, taking weeks (even months!) to... (more...)
Tryouts for nationally ranked dance team begins Monday
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
May 8, 2012
Do you like to dance? Come tryout for the Tigard dance team on May 7- 9 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. in the small gym. All 8th- 11th graders are invited to tryout. Members of the new team will dance at halftime games, participate in parades, and compete in local dance team competitions. During... (more...)
Cheer coach Kristin Kinnie has high hopes for future of team
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
April 23, 2012
Many changes have been made to the cheer team for the upcoming 2012-2013 season. The new head coach, Kristin Kinnie began coaching our cheer team in the middle of the 2011-2012 season after former coach David Long left the team mid-season. Kinnie has a background in coaching the state championship... (more...)
Three Tigard teams make winter academic all-state top ten
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
March 2, 2012
Tigard’s wrestling, boys basketball, and dance team all made the Dairy Farmers of Oregon Academic All- State Winter Top Ten List this year. Each earning 25 points for the 2011-2012 Oregonian Cup. The Oregonian Cup was established to recognize overall excellence by schools in academics,... (more...)
Tigerettes take home another 1st place trophy at Parkrose
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
February 23, 2012
After a long day of competition the Tigerettes took home another 1st place trophy on Saturday Feb. 18. The competition took place at Parkrose High School, where 24 teams competed. Tigerettes coach David McCall was hoping to improve their SQS (state qualifying score) to a 75 but the team surprised... (more...)
Tigerettes surprise crowd with outstanding projection and places 1st at Canby High School
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
February 8, 2012
The Tigerettes competed at their first winter season competition Saturday Jan. 28 at Canby High School. They placed 1st in the 6A division with a final SQS of 73.72 and qualified for the Dance/Drill Championships in March. This past week was especially difficult for the girls because of finals... (more...)
Discover monthly fashion subscriptions
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
January 26, 2012
Monthly magazine subscriptions have always been something to look forward to. There is always excitement when receiving a magazine in the mail each month. During the last few months in the beauty community, monthly make-up and clothing subscriptions have been very popular. Birchbox and MyGlam... (more...)
Clean up your closet by participating in the clothing drive
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
January 10, 2012
To ensure that you’re not already breaking your New Years resolution to de-clutter your life (including your closet), the Fashion Club is holding a clothing drive throughout the month of January to benefit the Caring Closet. It’s the perfect time to go through your own closet and throw... (more...)
Band classes playing holiday music at winter concert Thursday evening
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
December 13, 2011
The Tigard High School band program will be holding their annual winter band concert on Thursday Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Deb Fennell auditorium. All 3 of the band classes will be playing at the concert, as a combined band and in individual groups. They will be performing pieces that they... (more...)
Tigerettes provide clinic for young budding dancers
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
December 2, 2011
Elementary school students (Kindergarten to 5th grade) are invited to join the Tigard Tigerettes for a kiddie clinic on Saturday December 3 in the Tigard High School small gym. The clinic begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 11:30, registration is at the door and the cost is only $20, the fee will... (more...)
Protégé proves that Tigard Dance is a force to be reckoned with
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
November 15, 2011
Tigard Dance proves to be an all around force in the dance community by bringing home 5 trophies this weekend. Protégé, Tigard’s junior varsity dance team contributed to this by taking home two wins at Wilsonville High School, both first place trophies. The team competed in the JV jazz... (more...)
Tigerettes aim high but with their chins even higher for Saturday’s competition
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
November 10, 2011
The Tigerettes dance team will be competing at their last fall competition of the 2011- 2012 season on Saturday Nov. 12 at Clackamas High School. They will will be competing the same routines that they did at Gladstone last weekend, (pom, lyrical, and jazz) but are cleaning, polishing and making... (more...)
Can drive a success
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
November 8, 2011
The Drive-By Can Drive hosted by the Fashion Club took place during the second half of October to raise money on the behalf of the Caring Closet. It was a huge success, thanks to many students of elementary, middle and high schools. The Fashion Club was able to raise a total of $4,600. There... (more...)
Tigerettes to compete in lyrical, pom, and jazz divisons at Gladstone
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
November 3, 2011
The Tigerettes dance team will be competing at their first competition of the season this Saturday, Nov. 5. The competition will take place at Gladstone High School. The first round starts at 12 p.m. and the second round begins at 4 p.m.. Doors open an hour before each round. The adult entry... (more...)
Tigerettes to be joined by Protegé and Synergy at pink out game
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
October 25, 2011
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and to do their share at the pink game on Friday Oct. 28, the Tigerettes are welcoming Synergy and Protegé to perform “Hey Baby” with them at the half time show. Protegé is the junior varsity dance team and Synergy is the Tigard-Tualatin... (more...)
Truck hits side of a bus at a turn onto Durham
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
October 15, 2011
Students of Tigard High were buzzing about a bus accident on Thursday, Oct. 13. The accident took place around 3:10 p.m. after school that day. Bus route 30 was taking a full bus home that day and as it was about to turn on to Durham, a navy blue Toyota Tundra struck the left side of the bus. Sophomore... (more...)
TTSD school board in hopes to introduce online learning next semester
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
October 12, 2011
The main focus at the Tigard-Tualatin School district board meeting on Monday Oct. 10 was on a pilot online learning program. This was brought up by the district’s director of alternative learning, Karen Twain, who is pushing for the pilot to take place next semester. The members on the board... (more...)
Fall into fall with new fashion trends
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
October 8, 2011
Cold, rainy, and windy weather has arrived, fall is finally here. It’s time to put away your denim shorts, summer dresses, and flip flops for next summer, but don’t be upset because this year’s fall trends are better than ever. Outerwear is a must for every wardrobe collection, this... (more...)
Spirit fashion to cheer on your team
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
October 6, 2011
Friday night football games can be so much fun to get ready for, but wearing the same THS shirt for every game isn’t very fun. They can also be tricky to dress for because some nights it’s cold and foggy and sometimes it’s warm and humid. Keep reading for tips and outfit ideas for football... (more...)
Player Profile: Tyler Powers
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
October 2, 2011
Tyler Powers Team Freshman Year Freshman Position Wide receiver What is your biggest football accomplishment? Scoring twice in one game as a receiver. Who inspires you? Brandon Lloyd Favorite game day meal Cocoa puffs and bananas for breakfast and a turkey and cheese sandwich for lunch. How... (more...)
Player Profile: Forest Harris
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
October 2, 2011
Forest Harris Team JV Year Sophomore Position Inside and outside linebacker Goals To be the best I can be for my team and execute my job as best as possible. Favorite game day snacks I usually eat a lot of fruits and carbs How do you prepare for a game? After warm-ups, the team goes back to... (more...)
Students invited to voice opinions in Student Advisory Council
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
September 24, 2011
If you’re tired of hearing your friends complain about the changes that need to be made at school, or you’re frustrated about the problems that need to be solved, the Principal’s Advisory Council is the perfect club for you. The club is designed for Principal Mark Neffendorf to get... (more...)
Principal explains zero-tolerance harassment policy at individual class meetings
Amanda Lam, Staff Writer
September 8, 2011
Today Principal Mark Neffendorf addressed each class separately in the Auditorium to give his traditional class meetings. His main point was to explain to the students that harassment of any kind will not be tolerated, but also included a few jokes to lighten the mood. Sophomores, Juniors and... (more...)