Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Illustration by Maddie Yoo Design Editor South Pasadena High School received 71 Scholastic Western Region Awards on Friday, Jan. 31, recognizing the visual and written works of over 50 students. Students submitted works in categories ranging from illustration to science fiction & fantasy where their works were evaluated by a […]
SPHS introduces new counselor Joyce Ku-Rodriguez
Story by Adam Kwoh News Editor Photo by Jayden Eden Staff Photographer SPHS announced its newest counselor Joyce Ku-Rodriguez on Friday, Jan. 17. Ku-Rodriguez will take over former counselor Marilyn Garcia’s effective Tuesday, Jan. 21. Ku-Rodriguez has previously served as a counselor in New York City. Ku-Rodriguez also grew up in California, being selected as a […]
Tiger Health club organizes city’s first annual Family Wellness Fair
Story by Adam KwohNews Editor Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor South Pasadena invited residents to its first Family Wellness Fair at Orange Grove Park on Saturday, Jan. 11. Tiger Health, led by seniors Christian Montoya and Bailey Negrete, organized the event, bringing together health-focused organizations across the Los Angeles area to inform attendees about resources and services […]
City council unanimously adopts Green Action Plan
Story by Adam KwohNews Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The South Pasadena city council unanimously voted to adopt the Green Action Plan on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The plan will address the city’s environmental concerns in order to prepare for the long term climate action plan, which is anticipated to be finalized at the end of […]
Students rally on South Pas’ streets in climate strike
Photo by Adam KwohNews Editor SPHS students marched along South Pasadena’s streets and at the Los Angeles city hall on Friday, Sept. 20, in a protest against government inaction towards climate change. Students rallied alongside youth leaders across 156 countries in the global climate strike. The local protest began at SPHS’ Fremont Avenue entrance and lapped […]
PTSA honors staff and student service at luncheon
Photos by Alicia AlderetePhoto Editor The PTSA honored students, staff and community members at the annual Honorary Service Award Luncheon Tuesday, May 14. Honorees were treated to a lunch buffet in the SPHS main gym while hearing speeches recognizing their contributions to the school district. PTSA Executive Vice President Christina Holmes presided over the festivities, […]
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 […]
ASB announces 2019-2020 Commissioners
Photos by Alicia Alderete and Oscar WalshPhoto Editor and Photo Associate Candidates for ASB’s 2019-2020 Commission concluded their week of campaigning with their final speeches on Friday, Apr. 12. Students heard from a panel of 21 candidates before voting for positions such as Commissioner General and Commissioner of Assemblies. Each candidate introduced their qualifications and […]
Swimming suffers crushing defeat to La Cañada at home
The SPHS swim team suffered a crushing defeat in its second league meet of the season against La Cañada on Thursday, Mar. 21. Both JV and varsity teams were substantially behind throughout the meet, with varsity boys’ losing 114-56. Although varsity girls’ came close to a victory in the last event, the team ended with […]
Swimming begins league play against Temple City
The SPHS swim team dominated its first meet of the league season against Temple City on Monday, Mar. 18, sweeping its opponents in nearly all of the events. Both JV teams overwhelmingly won by over 100 hundred points, while varsity boys’ beat the Rams 120-49. However, varsity girls’ would narrowly lose in the final few […]
South Pas names Joe Ortiz as the city’s new police chief
Photo courtesy of the City of South Pasadena The South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) announced Joe Ortiz as the city’s new police chief, ending an eight month search to fill the position Saturday, Mar. 16. Ortiz, who has served as Sierra Madre’s police chief for the last three years, will assume leadership of SPPD beginning […]
Swimming faces off against Mark Keppel in home meet
Photo by Alicia AldereteStaff Photographer The SPHS swim team faced off against Mark Keppel at home on March 6, exceeding expectations against a formidable opponent. Varsity girls’ pulled through with an 88-81 victory in its last events, while varsity boys’ suffered a crushing 99-71 defeat. The meet kicked off with the 200-meter medley relay, with […]
Swimming competes against Gabrielino at home
Photo by Alicia AlderetePhotography Editor The SPHS swim team competed with mixed results against Gabrielino on Friday at home, with varsity boys dominating the Eagles for a 100-60 win. However, the varsity girls fell 86-83 to Gabrielino in a tight contest that came down to the final few events. Both varsity teams had top finishes […]
South Pasadena’s homegrown ‘Little Silver Hearts’
Story by Adam Kwoh Associate News Editor Photo Courtesy of Edward Donnelly Contributor South Pasadena is commonly regarded as the typical American suburb with its quaint aesthetic and populace of kid-raising, dog-loving families. However, on Friday nights, the small town’s quiet culture is transformed by its underground community of rock. Little Silver Hearts prides itself on […]
MHS students advocate for environmentally friendly straws at city council meeting
Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer Monterey Hills Elementary School students and parents rallied at the South Pasadena City Council meeting Wednesday, Jan. 16 to bring awareness to the environmental dangers of single-use plastic straws. The student speakers passed out biodegradable paper straws to both the public and city council in an effort to encourage environmental awareness and […]
SPHS emphasizes pedestrian safety with annual L.A. Metro assembly
Photo by Alicia AlderetePhoto Editor SPHS hosted its second annual rail and safety assembly in partnership with the L.A. Metro on Thursday, Oct. 10. The short ten-minute presentation covered the safety protocols that students should know as pedestrians and Metro riders. Senior Community Relations Officer Mark Arroyo presented a slideshow informing the student audience on things to […]