Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer Junior Lindsey Hirano is the engine that keeps the girls varsity volleyball team running. With Hirano playing the key role of libero, girls volleyball has cruised to an undefeated league title and made its first CIF semifinals appearance in school history. Hirano’s mastery is seen […]
SPUSD prepares to begin new athletics facility construction
Story by Ellie Campbell Staff Writer Photo courtesy of South Pasadena Unified School District Contributor SPUSD approved construction for the new SPHS athletics unit during a SPUSD board meeting, scheduling the beginning of remodeling for Nov. 18 of this year. SPUSD’s construction effort aims to update the SPHS main gym floors, paint job, and indoor […]
South Pasadena begins steelwork on 2020 Rose Parade float
Story by Haelee Kim & Zoe Schlaak Staff Writers Photo courtesy of South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Contributor The city of South Pasadena began construction on the city’s 2020 Rose Parade float, starting with the float’s steelwork in November. The South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee (SPTOR), which handles the design and construction of the float, […]
Boys water polo falls against Schurr in the CIF second round
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Boys water polo suffered a narrow 7-6 loss to the Schurr Spartans in the second round of CIF on Thursday, Nov. 7. The Tigers made an impressive comeback in the fourth quarter, but were unable to grab the victory. From the get-go, the Tigers […]
Measures A & C receive overwhelming “YES” in special election
Story by Zoe Schlaak Staff Writer Photo by Alicia Alderete Contributor South Pasadena residents voted on Measure A and Measure C on Tuesday, Nov. 5, with both measures passing with landslide numbers. Measure A will implement a 0.75% sales tax increase, while Measure C will instate a city clerk appointed by the city council instead of a […]
Undefeated Rio Hondo League champs take on CIF
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photos by Ella Jayasekera and Katelyn HernandezAssociate Photo Editor and Staff Photographer There have been two constants in fall sports over the past few years: girls volleyball and boys water polo. Always featuring a talented roster, both teams have hovered near the top of the Rio Hondo League tables and […]
Veteran mathematics teacher Ruth Moonesinghe announces retirement
Story by Mike Hogan Advisor Photo and video by Alex Parra Webmaster & Videographer Mathematics teacher Ruth Moonesinghe announced her retirement to her classes, effective November 8. Her plan to retire at this time coincides with the opening of her son’s new pop-up restaurant in Washington, D.C. She told her students that the name of the […]
Boys water polo dominates early to defeat Newbury Park in first round of CIF
Story by Cloe MaurerAssociate Feature Editor Photos by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer Boys water polo knocked out the Newbury Park Panthers in the first round of CIF on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The Tigers maintained a considerable lead throughout the entirety of the game and ended with a final score of 11-6, moving them onto the second […]
Letter to the editor: Let us stay with you
A bill to deny landlords the ability to evict tenants without cause recently passed in the state legislature, and subsequently, longtime South Pasadena residents have been evicted from their homes. Many of the residents have children in SPUSD schools and have been forced to scramble to find a new home while balancing their own and […]
October 2019 at SPHS
Video by Alexander ParraWebmaster The end of October marks the end of the regular season for most of SPHS’ fall sports. Catch up on a few aspects of SPHS during October, including the girls varsity volleyball’s and the boys varsity waterpolo’s outstanding seasons, The Great ShakeOut, and Halloween festivities.
Community discusses Measure C at forum before election day
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo by Alicia Alderete Contributor Community members discussed their concerns about Measure C at a forum on Tuesday, Oct. 22, fearing the measure would reduce public participation in city government. Measure C’s passing would eliminate the elected city clerk position from South Pasadena government, moving the role over to an […]
Girls volleyball falls to Norco in CIF Regional semifinals
Story by Noah KuhnAssociate News Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor Girls volleyball lost to the Norco Cougars in three sets in the CIF Division IV semifinals on Saturday, Nov. 2. The Tigers succumbed to nerves at the beginning of the first set, quickly falling behind 12-4. Norco had a significant height advantage at […]
Girls and boys cross country both earn first place at Apache Invitational
Story by Amber ChenStaff Writer Photo courtesy of Michael ParkinsonContributor The girls and boys cross country teams both placed first in the Jade D-IV races at the Apache Invitational on Friday, Nov. 1. Star sophomore Sydney Morrow placed first, a whole 18 seconds before the second place finisher. Morrow earned a personal record of 17:42.00, […]
Homecoming honors Tiger tradition with annual assembly, picnic, and game
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Photos by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer SPHS students showed school spirit and supported clubs at the annual Homecoming assembly and picnic on Friday, Nov. 1. ASB coordinated dress up days and lunchtime activities throughout the week to promote Friday’s festivities where students set up booths along the Tiger Patio and softball field […]
ACLU complaint accuses SPUSD of charging illegal school fees
Story and Photo by Tiger Staff The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a complaint against SPUSD on Monday, Oct. 28, in response to accusations from parents that the district has been charging unlawful school fees. Parents and community members sent their concerns to ACLU, which cited their complaints in its letter as an instance […]
Girls tennis RHL tournament rescheduled in wake of Getty fire
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor The second day of Rio Hondo League girls tennis competition was postponed due to unsuitable air quality from the recent Getty fire on Thursday, Oct. 31. Junior captain Carissa Park was the sole Tiger scheduled to compete on Thursday, after the moving on from […]