By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor Freshman Shannon Huang has shown incredible talent ever since she first picked up a tennis racket,. It took her only three years of playing to develop into a varsity-level athlete, and this past season, she played an integral role in the squad, performing well in both singles and doubles […]
Player Profile: Emiliano Sornoso
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer It’s hard to miss senior Emiliano Sornoso on the field when it comes to South Pasadena football. As a captain, Sornoso led the Tigers to an 8-3 season and played an integral part in the team’s ability to make playoffs for the first time in 12 years. His versatility ranges […]
Achieving Without an Audience
By Noah Miyamae Assoc. Sports Editor Some of the most recognized athletic programs at South Pasadena High School are volleyball, football, and basketball. However, there are understated sports like cross country and girls’ golf that have had similar success in the past. Both of these fall sports have consistently reached CIF without the support of […]
Girls’ Golf looks to Rejuvenate Heading Into Team CIF
By Kevin Park Staff Writer The varsity girls’ golf team, though coming from a tough elimination in individual CIF, is anything but discouraged. After playing their last match in CIF Southern Section Individual Finals on Monday, October 26, the girls will try to move forward and assert their dominance in Team CIF on November 2. […]
Cross Country Builds Momentum from Mount SAC
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Boys and girls’ varsity cross country is gearing up for the Rio Hondo league finals, where they hope to earn championship titles. Both teams performed well at the nationwide Mt. San Antonio College Invitational race on Friday, October 23. Three runners finished in the top ten individual standings: senior Emily […]
Girls’ Tennis Cooperates in Preparation for CIF
By Noah Miyamae Assoc. Sports Editor The girls’ varsity tennis team sent team captain sophomore Molly Round to the second round of the individual Rio Hondo League tournament on Thursday, October 29 at Live Oak Park in Temple City. She could not overcome strong opponents from San Marino, losing the first match by scores of […]
Girls’ Volleyball Retains RHL Title
By Riley Segal Staff Writer The girls’ volleyball team celebrated Senior Night with a victory, sweeping La Cañada in three sets on Thursday, October 29, with scores of 25-11, 25-22, and 25-15. Seniors Taleen Mitchell and Katie Sokolow were honored prior to the game. This victory secured the league title for the Tigers for the […]
Football Tastes First Defeat of the Season
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer A perfect preseason record of 5-0 and a league record of 2-1 has put the South Pasadena football team in a favorable position for a CIF playoff berth. The Tigers are in high gear to close out the 2015 season, regardless of the 35-0 loss to the San Marino Titans […]
Boys’ Water Polo Tops La Canada in Nail-Biter
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor The varsity boys’ water polo team defeated the La Cañada Spartans at home on Thursday, October 29, in a thrilling overtime game that ended with a score of 12-11. The Tigers got off to a great start on defense. They continuously pressured the Spartan offense, forcing multiple turnovers and […]
Player Profile: Elizabeth Bock
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Freshman Elizabeth Bock broke six of seven personal records of experienced varsity runners during her first varsity competition at SPHS. Bock’s competitive nature drove her to push her boundaries and put hard work into the way she trains and competes, leading to her being moved up from the JV team. […]
Player Profile: DJ Myer
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer Junior DJ Myer is a versatile athlete. He leads the water polo team in goals scored while also playing set guard, the most difficult defensive position in the game. Now in his second year on the varsity squad, Myer’s passion for the game continues to grow, fueling his competitive spirit. […]
District Office Building Hosts Ward 13 Haunted House
By Sandy Grossman Staff Writer The South Pasadena-based horror production company Evil Twin Studios transformed the school district office building into the “Raymond Hill Sanitarium” for the Ward 13 haunted house, complete with psychotic doctors and patients, and other disturbing sights for any guest brave enough to enter. “It was hard to find a location […]
SPHS Hosts Scrimmage Against Elite AcaDeca Teams
By Sandy Grossman Staff Writer The Academic Decathlon team faced off against five other top ranked schools in its third scrimmage on Saturday, October 17. The event was held at the SPHS library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scrimmages, while not official competitions, allow students to determine their individual and team standings. South Pasadena […]
FBLA Collects Supplies for Charity Drive
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Future Business Leaders of America concluded its annual Operation Walking Shield Drive on October 27. The Walking Shield organization, whose mission is to improve the quality of life for Native Americans, collects backpacks of school items and other necessities and donates them to underprivileged Native American students ranging from K-12 […]
“Train Your Brain” to be Introduced to District
By Brandon Yung Staff Writer A new social emotional program called Train Your Brain is being put into effect to help students cope with stress in the classroom environment. Dr. Dennis Lefevre, the SPUSD director of Special Education and Student Services, designed the program, which will be taught to district faculty. The program’s goal is […]
Math Team Trumps San Marino at Bay Math League
By Cole Cahill Assoc. Feature Editor The math team placed 4th out of 12 schools at the first Bay Math League meet last Wednesday beating San Marino High School at West High School in Torrance on October 21. Senior Scott Kawakami, juniors Anthony Chen, Jaehyung Choi, and Kendrick Shen, and freshman Kai Dettman achieved perfect […]