Story by Kimberly Hsueh Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Gabriel Tom Contributor SPHS’ Virtual Business teams received high marks in its final competition of the year, the Bay Area Trade Fair, on Sunday, Mar. 15. Although the conference was canceled due to the coronavirus epidemic, South Pas’ companies — GLO and ARCH — submitted their competition materials […]
Mr. G: Unraveling the enigma under the cowboy hat
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Sean JinStaff Photographer Many people view Mr. G — Megerdich Baghram Gregor — as just a staff member on campus, unaware of the captivating stories hidden under his cowboy hat and sunglasses. Students, intimidated by his poker face and aloofness, often walk past Gregor. Little do they know […]
FBLA receives top marks at Gold Coast leadership conference
Story by Kimberly Hsueh Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Gabriel Tom Contributor The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) 2020 Gold Coast Leadership Conference took place at South Pasadena High School on Saturday, Feb. 21. 18 schools attended the eight-hour event, which concluded with the Awards of Excellence Program in the auditorium. FBLA competitors presented projects, held […]
Season preview: boy tennis begin a fresh season with promising freshmen
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Andrés Oyaga Contributor Boys tennis has seen unsuccessful seasons in recent years with a rotating coaching staff and a lack of depth. After losing a group of strong graduated seniors and other players from the program, the Tigers will bring in yet another new coach: girls coach Krista […]
SkillsUSA members advance to state competition
Story by Kimberly Hsueh Staff Writer Photo courtesy of South Pasadena SkillsUSA SPHS SkillsUSA participated in the Region 3 Leadership and Skill Conference, its first competition of the year, on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. The competition took place at the Pasadena City College, where students displayed their projects or participated in events […]
Girls basketball falls in CIF opener to Royal
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor Girls basketball suffered a 76-48 defeat to the Royal Highlanders in the Tigers’ first CIF match on Thursday, Feb. 14, marking the end of their season. With the team’s second straight first round exit, South Pas finished the season with a 14-13 record. South Pas […]
Girls water polo concludes season with win over San Marino
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor Girls water polo emerged victorious against its final opponent, the San Marino Titans, by a score of 10-5, on Wednesday, Feb, 6. This game concludes the season with a league record of 2-6. Throughout the game, the Tigers excelled in both defense and offense. […]
Girls water polo unable to defeat Monrovia
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor South Pas girls water polo falls in blowout fashion, stumbling 11-4 against the Monrovia Wildcats on Tuesday, Feb. 4. This loss places the girls’ overall league record at 1-6. In their first game in over a week, the Tigers were rusty and had trouble […]
Girls water polo loses close match to La Cañada
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor Girls water polo fell, 9-7, to La Cañada on Tuesday, Jan. 28. South Pas’ league record now stands at 1-4. The Tigers showed a lack of energy in the beginning, with their opponents speeding past them. However, they retaliated, bringing the score to a […]
Girls water polo stumbles against Temple City
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor Girls water polo lost, 8-5, in its home pool to the Temple City Rams on Thursday, Jan. 23. This game places the Tigers at a 1-4 record in the Rio Hondo League. Against Temple City, the team was unable to continue its momentum after […]
Girls water polo claims first league win over San Marino
Story by Kimberly Hsueh Staff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Associate Photo Editor Girls water polo earned its first league victory, 21-13, against the San Marino Titans on Tuesday, Jan. 21. This victory brings their overall league record up to 1-3. Compared to the previous league games, South Pas remained composed on the ball, unlocking […]
Virtual business teams compete at 22nd annual Bakersfield trade show
Story by Kimberly Hsueh Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Gabriel Tom Contributor The South Pasadena Virtual Business teams — ARCH and GLO — traveled to Bakersfield for the 22nd Annual Trade Show on Wednesday Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16. Although the business plan teams did not qualify for nationals, ARCH received two presentation gold awards and […]
Girls water polo still seeks first league win after loss to Monrovia
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor Girls water polo continued its losing streak, stumbling against Monrovia, 14-9, on Thursday, Jan. 16. With this defeat, the Tigers stand 0-3 in the Rio Hondo League. The girls consistently conveyed a lack of communication, miscalculated passing, and poor defense. However, junior Amanda Kanaly […]
Girls water polo slides to 0-2 in RHL after loss to La Cañada
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraStaff Photographer Girls water polo suffered a 13-9 defeat against La Cañada on Thursday, Jan. 9. The Spartans showed no hesitation in every move they took, from rapid approaches to the cage and aggressive goals. Despite the Tigers presenting strong teamwork to keep the ball in their […]
Girls water polo loses league opener to Temple City despite late comeback
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraAssociate Photo Editor Girls water polo fell against Temple City, 8-6, in the league opener on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Compared to previous games, the team showed stronger chemistry with consistent communication and strategic calls. Yet, with the ball in hand, the players hesitated and shot with poor […]
Boys basketball soundly defeats Bosco Tech
Story by Kimberly HsuehStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer Boys varsity basketball triumphed over Bosco Tech, 62-31, at the East L.A. College Showcase on Saturday, Jan. 4. The 31-point blowout boosts the Tigers’ overall record to 11-2. “Although we lost two tourney games last week, we took a moral-boosting win today,” sophomore Mikey Ebner […]