Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer Several SPHS Track & Field athletes took the first step in the long, competitive process of qualifying for the CIF State championships with six individuals and two relay teams advancing to CIF Finals after their impressive performances at Prelims Saturday, May 4. After dominating the Rio Hondo League all year, […]
ASB announces 2019-2020 class officers
Photo by Adam Kwoh Freshman, sophomore, and junior classes gathered for the 2019-2020 ASB class elections assembly on Friday, May 3. Candidates for the class officer positions campaigned throughout the week before delivering final speeches to their student class. Winning candidates were announced in a ceremony on the Tiger Patio later that evening. This year’s […]
Joe Ortiz sworn in as South Pas police chief in public ceremony
The City of South Pasadena swore in Joe Ortiz as its new police chief during a public ceremony held in the City Council chambers Monday, Apr. 29. Ortiz will be replacing former South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) chief Art Miller, who left the force in August 2018. Ortiz delivered a brief message to attending citizens […]
Boy’s golf sends Josh Ramos to CIF Sectionals
Photo by Richard GomezContributor After advancing from Rio Hondo League Prelims on Tuesday, Apr. 30, senior Josh Ramos and freshman Ark Chang competed in League Finals on Wednesday, May 1. Ramos secured second place against the strongest golfers in Rio Hondo to advance towards CIF Sectionals with a strong score of 74 at finals and […]
Boys’ volleyball falls to Arcadia in first CIF game
Photo by Alicia AlderetePhotography Editor Boys’ volleyball was defeated by the Arcadia Apaches in their opening CIF match on Tuesday, Apr. 30. The entire Tiger roster performed valiantly in what was their best team performance yet, but ultimately fell in four sets to the visitors. The two teams had met twice prior to Tuesday night, […]
SPHS students shine in Legally Blonde
Senior Lindsey Calva thrives on performing. After four years in South Pasadena’s drama department, she has participated in numerous productions, covering roles in The Addams Family, Peter Pan, and Hairspray. However, even as a veteran actor, the demanding and high-energy role as Elle Woods in SPHS’ spring musical, Legally Blonde, has pushed Calva out of […]
Tiger talks with new South Pasadena Police Chief Joe Ortiz
Following South Pasadena Police Chief Art Miller’s resignation, Joe Ortiz, formerly the police chief of Sierra Madre, was selected by the City of South Pasadena to take over the position. As the incoming leader of the South Pasadena Police Department, Ortiz will face numerous challenges within South Pasadena to support community projects and South Pasadena’s […]
SPHS students win gold at SkillsUSA state competition
The South Pasadena SkillsUSA chapter took home four golds in the 52nd Annual State Leadership and Skill Conference Sunday, Apr. 28. Students competed in a variety of categories ranging from Carpentry to Computer Programming. Four students were also elected to hold office in SkillsUSA next year. Alex Ha will be a national delegate, Alex Mariano […]
Former SPHS student killed in Seattle crane collapse
Former South Pasadena resident Sarah Wong was among the four individuals who were killed when a construction crane in Seattle collapsed during disassembly Saturday, Apr. 27. Wong, a freshman at Seattle Pacific University (SPU), was identified as one of the victims on Sunday morning. Wong attended SPHS through her freshman year and graduated from Futures […]
Broadway’s original Elle Woods visits the SPHS cast of Legally Blonde
Photo by Alicia AlderetePhoto Editor Broadway performer Laura Bell Bundy offered the SPHS cast and crew of Legally Blonde: The Musical inspiration and advice ahead of their opening night Thursday, Apr. 24. Bundy, who originated the role of Elle Woods in the 2007 Broadway adaptation of the popular film, visited the cast during tech rehearsal. […]
SPHS hosts STEM building inauguration on Open House night
Photos by Alicia Alderete, Jayden Eden, and Sophie YeungPhoto Editor and Staff Photographers SPHS invited students, parents, and South Pas community members to the STEM building’s long-awaited public opening Wednesday, Apr. 24. The SPUSD administration expressed its appreciation for the community’s continued support. The ceremony kicked off the annual SPHS Open House where students and […]
Badminton coasts to victory against Mayfield
Badminton overpowered Mayfield, emerging victorious in a 14-6 game on Tuesday, Apr. 23. With this win, the Tigers have broken their five game losing streak, elevating their record to 6-6. Mixed double teams juniors Charles Liu and Erin Wang, and sophomores Kimberly Hsueh and Matthew Tan won all three of their matches in lopsided victories. […]
Boys’ golf stomps Monrovia in penultimate league match
Boys’ golf easily defeated the Monrovia Wildcats on Tuesday, Apr. 23, with a lopsided final score of 199-251. The Tigers’ league record is now 5-2. Senior Josh Ramos and freshman Ark Chang led the team with respective scores of 35 and 36, while freshman Andrew Kowal picked up 36 points for the Tiger. Sophomore Justin […]
Softball blown out by the La Cañada Spartans
Photo by Oscar WalshPhotography Associate The SPHS softball team lost to the La Cañada Spartans, 11-1, Tuesday, Apr. 16. After coming off their first league win against Monrovia, the Tigers were unable to maintain their momentum. Nevertheless, the Tigers played hard and pitched well, but just couldn’t overcome a strong Spartan team. SPHS kicked off […]
Badminton’s struggles continue with loss to San Gabriel
Photo by Oscar WalshPhotography Associate Badminton stumbled once again, in their second league game against San Gabriel, losing 13-8 in a home game on Wednesday, Apr. 17. The team’s momentum has been derailed for the past week, losing their last three games. Tiger’s league record now drops to 6-4. In mixed doubles, juniors Charles Liu, […]
Boys’ golf continues to dominate with win against Rams
The boys’ golf team prevailed against the Temple City Rams by a score of 189-221 on Tuesday, Apr. 16. The Tigers’ league record is now 4-1 and their overall record 10-1. Senior Josh Ramos finished the course with the team’s lowest score of 32. Freshman Andrew Kowal and sophomore Justin Toshima were close behind with […]