By Isabella Tsai Staff Writer Photo by Kevin Huang Staff Photographer The SPHS girls’ varsity tennis team is looking forward to another successful season after last year’s 10-4-1 record overall and 4-4 in Rio Hondo. The team secured a spot in the CIF, but lost in the first round to Dos Pueblos High School. This […]
SAC Assembly promotes school spirit
By Noah Miyamae Sports Editor Photo by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer The SPHS Associated Student Body held its annual SAC Assembly on Friday, September 2 to introduce the new members of ASB, encourage students to buy various school-promoted items, and raise spirit through several performances. Students were initially greeted by band performances as everyone found […]
SPHS welcomes parents at Back to School Night
By Rachel Lu Staff Writer Photo by Hana Tyszka Staff Photographer South Pasadena High School hosted parents on September 1 for its Back to School night. The annual event welcomed parents ‘Back to School’ through an introduction and walkthrough their students’ schedules on campus. The evening began with parents assembling in the SPHS auditorium at […]
Football holds off Santa Clarita to improve to 2-0
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Matt Scholtz Photo Editor South Pasadena football improved to a 2-0 start in the team’s preseason after the Tigers dropped the Santa Clarita Cardinals on the road with a final score of 30-27 last Saturday, September 3. A quick Cardinals turnover put South Pasadena in good position to […]
Turf renovations to reach completion within next few weeks
By Nate Rudman Copy Editor Photos by Matt Scholtz Photo Editor The renovations to the South Pasadena High School campus’s grassy areas could be completed in just three weeks. The project, which has been in progress for two years, includes providing proper seating, shade, and communal space for Construction workers and gardeners have been removing […]
Girls’ tennis earns first preseason victory against Poly
By Isabella Tsai Staff Writer Photos by Kevin Huang Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity tennis team won their first game of the year 12-6 against the Polytechnic Panthers on Thursday, September 1 at Polytechnic High School. This win followed the team’s loss against the Burbank Bulldogs on Tuesday, evening their record to 1-1. Senior Ashley […]
Girls’ volleyball dominates Alhambra for first victory
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor The girls’ volleyball team defeated Alhambra on the road in three sets with scores of 25-16, 25-12, and 25-13 on Friday, September 2. After a rough two first games, the Tigers were able to settle in and find their footing to earn South […]
Boys’ water polo overpowers Pasadena Polytechnic in first match
By Matt Wakamoto & Cole Cahill Tiger Staff Photos by Thomas Forman Staff Photographer The boys’ varsity water polo team returned to their home water with dominance, on Thursday, September 1, defeating the Pasadena Poly Panthers by a score of 21-8. They were able to establish their lead early in the game, outscoring the Panthers 8-2 […]
Girls’ golf improves to 2-0 against Pasadena Polytechnic
By Luke Quezada Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor The girls’ varsity golf team came out victorious against the Pasadena Polytechnic Panthers 209-229 this Thursday, September 1. The girls were the home team, playing at Almansor Golf course. Co-captain Caitlyn Yamashita led the team, scoring an impressive 36 with Victoria Tsyviti right […]
Girls’ golf shines individually to defeat Webb High School
By Luke Quezada Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor The SPHS varsity girls’ golf team kicked off its 2016 season with a dominating 231-335 victory against Webb High. South Pasadena travelled out to Marshall Canyon Golf Course in La Verne in their season opener. This first match marks the start of a […]
Girls’ tennis loses first match against Burbank High
By Isabella Tsai Staff Writer Photos by Kevin Huang Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity tennis team suffered a devastating 5-13 loss in the first game of the year against the Burbank Bulldogs on Tuesday, August 30 at Burbank High School. Seniors Ashley Huang and Jessica Chang lost their first set 1-6, but came back to […]
Girls’ volleyball falls to 0-2 in preseason against Mayfield
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Matthew Scholtz Online Managing Editor The girls’ varsity volleyball team was defeated by Mayfield Senior School in four sets with scores of 18-25, 23-25, 25-23, and 16-25 at home on Tuesday, August 30. While the Tigers gave a stronger performance than they did against Westridge, it was still not […]
Football showcases impressive victory against Rosemead
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Matt Scholtz Photo Editor South Pas football kicked off their 2016 season with a 35-20 victory at Rosemead High School last Friday, August 26 to start the Tigers off with a 1-0 preseason record. Most of the bystanders were unsure how the two teams would fare against each […]
Girls’ volleyball falls in first preseason matchup to Westridge
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor The girls’ volleyball team fell to Westridge in three sets with scores of 16-25, 17-25, and 11-25 in their season-opener at home on Friday, August 26. The Tigers’ last matchup against Westridge in the second round of CIF in the previous season had […]
SPUSD ranks fifth in statewide Common Core testing
By Brandon Yung Staff Writer Illustration by Ashton Carless Graphics by Sandra Moore and Michael Stukan South Pasadena students ranked fifth in California in the recently released CAASPP test results. The results for last year’s Common Core-aligned tests were released this Wednesday, August 24. South Pasadena raised its scores from the previous year by 4.6%, […]
Season Preview: Cross Country
By Luke Quezada Staff Writer Photo by Hana Tyszka Senior Staff Photographer The boys and girls’ cross country team looks forward to a promising season this year. Last year, the girls’ team made it to section finals while the boys’ team’s season ended in preliminaries. With the start of their season quickly approaching, the cross […]