Fugitive Forever!
Ryan Floom, Staff Writer
November 10, 2011
“Alright everyone, you know the rules. No trespassing, beating each other, or J-walking. Get from Tigard High to Fowler without getting caught, and you win. Chasers ready? Runners ready? Alright. Ready. Set. Go.” And so the chaos begins. The fugitive organizer steps down from the car, and... Read more »
Student Rapper Jeremy Edwards also know as ‘DieVerse’ shares his inspiration
Patrick Yassa, Staff Writer
October 31, 2011
“My lyrics mean the world to me, they’re all I can think about on a daily basis. I memorized almost everything I’ve written or thought of,” says junior Jeremy Edwards, also known as DieVerse. Jeremy has been rapping since the age of 14, and says rap has influenced his life in a positive... Read more »
Tigard football titled “Pacific Conference Champs,” beating Hillsboro 55-7
Ryan Floom, Staff Writer
October 29, 2011
On Friday, Oct. 28, Tigard’s Varsity football team crushed Hillsboro from the beginning. The kickoff return was ran by number 22, Chance Taylor, who ran the ball about 60 yards, scoring Tigard’s first touchdown from the get-go. “It’s great, you know, just having fun, that’s... Read more »
Mr. Caro receives prestigious award at surprise assembly
Teddi Faller, Staff Writer
October 25, 2011
Susan Castillo, the Oregon State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Dr. Tom Boysen, a member of board for the Milken Family Foundation, presented Francis Caro, World History and IB Psychology teacher, with $25,000 and the Milken Educator Award at the assembly on Oct. 24. Principal Mark Neffendorf,... Read more »
What does he/she want in you?
Brett Higgins, Copy Editor
October 24, 2011
People are always insecure when it comes to the opposite gender. People never really know what’s on the other sex’s mind, why they do the things they do, or what the other gender wants in a girl/boy. So here are a few personality traits that girls and guys find attractive: What do guys want in a... Read more »
Tigard comes out on top
Katie Gentry, Executive Editor
October 21, 2011
The undefeated Tigard High football team came out ready to show Newberg up in the Homecoming game. After the exciting parade, the game started off with much more excitement. Junior Zach Floyd ran in for a touchdown after Newberg was forced to punt the ball away. With Tigard up 7-0, Newberg had the ball... Read more »
Tigard High achieves Red Ribbon certification
Ashton Babcock, Online Editor
October 20, 2011
On Oct. 21, the Tigard community is invited to come together in support of Tigard High School’s educational excellence by joining in a flag-raising celebration with Mayor Craig Dirksen, Superintendent Rob Saxton, Tigard High Principal Mark Neffendorf, Tigard Police Captain James de Sully, and other... Read more »
TTSD brings art to the suburbs with Art in the Burbs
Sophie Peterson, Staff Writer
October 16, 2011
Portland is famous for its people, culture and most of all: art. When all of us living in the suburbs want to see fine arts, the first thing we think of is a long cold bus ride downtown or the good old fashioned world-wide-web. Fortunately for us, our very own Alberta Rider Elementary School is hosting... Read 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... Read more »
Big Win For Water Polo
Emily Pfeiffer, Staff Writer
October 10, 2011
This past Saturday was a big win for the girl’s varsity water polo team. The team traveled to Madras, OR to compete in a round robin tournament that included three other teams: Madras, Sunset and West Point. The first game, against Madras High School, was a win for Tigard. The second game, against... Read more »

