Photos by Alicia Alderete, Tony Chen, and Andrés Oyaga Photo Editor and Staff Photographers Waves of orange and black covered the SPHS campus Friday, Sept. 28 for the school’s most high-spirit event of the year, Color Day. Students and faculty exhibited costumes ranging from first-place senior group, “La Croix Boys,” to the history department’s winning “Notorious […]
Peer Mediators link SPHS and community in TEDx salon, ‘Connection and Communication’
Written by Rachel Lu News Editor Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer The SPHS school and community engaged on the themes of ‘Connection and Communication’ during the SPHS Peer Mediators’ second TEDx event Saturday, December 9. The salon highlighted student speeches from Amanda Estevez, Ben Elbaum, and Archer Willems, transforming the SPHS library into a discussion […]
Car chase ensues into South Pasadena, suspect in possession of shaved keys apprehended
Co-written by Rachel Lu News Editor and Alina Mehdi Copy Editor Photo by Thomas Forman Photography Editor Additional reporting by Isaac Marziali Videographer Police engaged in a stolen car chase off the 110 freeway into South Pasadena Monday night. The suspect, an alleged gang-runner, was apprehended near the corner of Magnolia Street and Orange Grove Avenue at roughly 9:40 […]
Rachel Lu
Covering a variety of events from school assemblies to city policy matters her first year, Rachel Lu found an outlet and passion for student voice through Tiger. She returns as News Editor this year with an eye for both the breaking news and the annual. Through Tiger’s print and online platforms, she looks forward to […]
Father of missing boy arrested for murder after 2-month long search for South Pasadena five-year-old
Written by Rachel Lu News Editor Authorities arrested South Pasadena father Aramazd Andressian Sr. on the murder charges of his five-year-old son at 1pm Friday in Las Vegas, officials said. After a two-month search for five-year-old Aramazd Andressian Jr., Andressian Sr. was taken into custody at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) with $10 […]
Class of 2017 says goodbye to SPHS at graduation
Photos by Thomas Forman Under the eyes of friends and family, The SPHS Class of 2017 celebrated their graduation in a final ceremony on Friday, June 9th. Seniors assembled together one last time as a class on the SPHS field before going on to further achievements in their respective next destinations. Familiar performer Cindy Tsai opened […]
Controversial 710 battle ends in unanimous Metro decision
Illustration by Isabella Frescura Los Angeles’ Metro Board unanimously voted down the proposed I-710 extension May 25th, effectively ending a 50-year controversy between neighboring cities in the LA area. If passed, the freeway extension would have run through the center of South Pasadena, relocating businesses and residents. The five-mile tunnel, last revised May 17th by […]
2017-2018 ASB Class Elections
Campaigning for 2017-2018 class officer positions culminated in the annual ASB elections assembly/announcement on Friday, May 12th. The incoming freshman class will hold their elections independent of the SPHS elections. Runoffs between the following candidates will continue into a second round of voting next week. Sophomores: President- Hanwul Choi Vice President – Matthew Iwane […]
South Pasadena schools receive the Golden Ribbon award
South Pasadena High School was commended as a 2017 California Gold Ribbon School this Wednesday. The press release announcement recognized a total of 275 schools across the state, including South Pasadena Middle School as well. The Gold Ribbon award is replacing California Distinguished Schools, which awarded schools with a seal based on standardized testing scores. […]
Senator Portantino discusses school start time bill in PCC Town Hall
State Senator Anthony J. Portantino hosted a town hall meeting Thursday for constituent discussion on his recent legislation, Senate Bill 328, regarding later school start times and student sleep deprivation. Portantino and the First District PTA invited several medical/education researchers for an informational presentation in PCC’s Creveling Lounge. SB 328, introduced in February, would require […]
SPHS advances toward receiving the Gold Ribbon award
Photo by Thomas Forman SPHS has advanced in the process of assessment for the Gold Ribbon award, putting the school closer to receiving the state-recognized accolade. The California Gold Ribbon Schools Program visited SPHS Tuesday afternoon to determine whether SPHS’ award finalist status could be recommended to state superintendent Tom Torlakson as a Gold Ribbon […]
Annual assembly showcases new variety of talent
Photos by Luke Quezada Assoc. Photography Editor ASB hosted its annual talent show assembly through commissioners and class officers alike, culminating with the annunciation of the Tiger Games tributes on Friday, February 25th. Seniors Katherine Conte and Anthony Chen opened the show with a ‘magician’ skit carried through the assembly, in which they made Commissioner […]
Personality Profile: Morgan BeVard
Photo by Thomas Forman Assoc. Photo Editor Junior Morgan BeVard lives by the mantra that it is impossible to have too many books. She is enveloped in quidditch scenes and travels through the worlds of Marie Lu and Sarah J. Maas, with a new novel each week. “Growing up, I was very very shy,” BeVard […]
Girls’ water polo cruises past San Marino with strong defense
Written by Rachel Lu & Isabella Tsai Tiger Staff Photo by Hana Tyszka Senior Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity water polo team shut out the San Marino Titans in an 8-0 away game win on Tuesday, January 31. This away game victory brings the South Pas’ season record to 4-2 and overall record to 14-4. […]
Girls’ water polo triumphs over Monrovia with a strong offensive presence
Written by Isabella Tsai & Rachel Lu Tiger Staff Photo by Hana Tyszka Senior Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity water polo team ended its two-game losing streak with a 14-7 victory against the Monrovia Wildcats at home on Thursday, January 26. This win brings South Pas’ season record to 3-2 and overall record to 9-3. […]
Girls’ basketball experiences first league loss against La Cañada
Written by Riley Segal Assoc. Sports Editor Photos by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor The girls’ varsity basketball team suffered its first league loss to La Cañada at home on Wednesday, January 25. The 57-38 defeat brings the Tigers’ season record to 4-1 and 10-7 overall. South Pas struggled to overcome the Spartans’ height and […]