Story by Alex Betts Feature Editor Photo by Alicia Alderete Photo Editor For most of high school, senior Sarah Uriarte has flown under the radar. The humble upperclassman has worked conscientiously to improve the lives of others in her diverse pursuits. Recently, she attained the acclaim she has long deserved; Uriarte was named a Weldon awardee and […]
SPHS celebrates the Class of 2018 in final graduation ceremony
Co-written by Alex Betts and Rachel Lu Feature Editor and Online Managing Editor Photos by Alicia Alderete Photo Editor Clad in black & white caps and gowns, the Class of 2018 commemorated four years of high school in a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 5. Seniors gathered on Roosevelt Field as a whole for one last time before departing to their […]
Badminton secures a CIF Southern Section Championship
Photos by Thomas Forman Photo editor Badminton claimed the CIF Division I Southern Section title, emerging victorious in a series of matches before ultimately attaining the championship versus Cypress on Saturday, May 12. The win marks the climax of the Tigers’ steady upward trend since the badminton team’s official creation in the spring of 2016. […]
Badminton earns a hard-fought win versus San Marino
Photo by Thomas Forman Photography Editor Badminton prevailed by a score of 11-10 versus rival San Marino on Wednesday, April 11, avenging a previous loss to the Titans and extending its winning streak to four matches. The impressive victory over San Marino provides valuable experience for future games. As a result, the team’s overall record […]
Badminton reigns victorious versus Mark Keppel
Photo by Thomas Forman Photography Editor Badminton triumphed over Mark Keppel on Monday, April 9, emerging victorious by a score of 14-7. The squad shrugged off any spring break rust, with the solid performance maintaining momentum from their most recent game – a 15-6 pre-break win versus Mayfield. The victory boosts the team’s overall record […]
Badminton displays prowess with commanding victory versus Mayfield
Badminton triumphed over Mayfield on Monday, March 26, defeating the Cubs by a score of 15-6. While numerous players displayed flashes of brilliance, the game was characterized by dominant boys’ singles and doubles play, as the boys combined to earn eight of eight possible wins. The victory bumps the South Pas’ overall record to 4-2 […]
Badminton reigns supreme against San Gabriel
Badminton overwhelmed San Gabriel on Friday, March 23, emerging victorious by a score of 18-3. The victory epitomized the team’s technical skill, as numerous Tigers handled their opponents with ease, and builds momentum following tough losses versus San Marino and Arcadia. With the win, South Pas’ overall record improves to 3-2. Sophomore Joan Choi and […]
Badminton suffers second defeat of season versus Arcadia
Badminton stumbled against Arcadia on Wednesday, March 21, losing 19-2 to the undefeated Apaches. Arcadia has thoroughly dominated each team it has faced, having lost just nine games over eight matches this season. Thus, this match serves as valuable preparation for other tough opponents and simulates the intensity of CIF games. Both victories occurred in […]
Badminton stumbles versus San Marino
Badminton suffered its first defeat of the season to San Marino on Monday, March 19, losing 13-8, in a match characterized by momentum swings and tight games. The loss drops the squad’s overall and league records to 2-1 and 0-1, respectively. Unlike past performances, the mixed doubles tandems of sophomores Emily Choi and Charles Liu […]
Badminton dominates Mark Keppel in second preseason game
Badminton overwhelmed Mark Keppel on Thursday, March 15, gaining significant contributions from core players en route to a 16-5 victory. With the win, the talented squad maintains and builds on the momentum established in its season opener on Monday – a 14-7 triumph over Alhambra. The Tigers’ overall record sits at 2-0, setting the stage […]
SPHS students discuss action for a school walkout following Parkland shooting
Photo by Isaac Marziali Politically-engaged SPHS students gathered in the SAC room at lunch on Friday, February 23, to express thoughts regarding the recent school shootings––including the recent Parkland ––and discuss plans for the National School Walkout. The meeting came in the wake of a nationwide movement to reduce gun violence, which will take action […]
Boys’ basketball stumbles versus Blair
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Boys’ basketball was defeated 77-52 by Blair on Thursday, February 9, unable to overcome the Vikings’ aggressive onslaught. The fast-paced, physical style of play lent itself to Blair’s impressive length and athleticism combination, which was the defining factor in the Vikings’ victory. The loss brings the Tigers’ overall and league […]
Boys’ basketball stumbles against Temple City
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer A second-half surge by the Temple City Rams eliminated hopes of a CIF berth for boys’ basketball on Tuesday, February 6, as the Tigers’ penultimate league matchup on Senior Night ended with a 51-40 loss. Lackluster offensive efforts defined the vast majority of the first two quarters, as both teams […]
Boys’ basketball falls short against La Cañada
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Boys’ basketball nearly avenged its midseason loss to La Cañada on Friday, February 2, losing 46-39 despite a fervent comeback. The Spartans’ size advantage coupled with competent shooting abilities proved to be a winning formula early on, but halftime adjustments and crowd support allowed the Tigers to climb their […]
Boys’ basketball dismantles San Marino
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Boys’ basketball overwhelmed San Marino 76-69 on Wednesday, January 21, dominating early and preventing the Titans from establishing any offensive rhythm. South Pas’ prowess characterized the majority of the first quarter, as the Tigers drilled several threes and ultimately gained a lead they would maintain for the remainder of […]
Boys’ basketball fails to maintain its grip on Monrovia
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer Boys’ basketball suffered a crushing 77-63 loss to Monrovia on Friday, January 26, as South Pas failed to play to its full potential in the final three quarters. The Tigers immediately showcased their prowess, but squandered their freight train-like momentum with tentative play and missed offensive opportunities. Now sitting […]