Story by Adam Kwoh Copy Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Staff Photographer The South Pasadena Public Library reopened its doors to the community for the first time in more than a year, beginning its partial in-person reopening on Monday, May 17. Residents are now able to browse and borrow from the library’s collection as part of […]
Farm-themed Homecoming adds excitement to the end of an isolated year
Story by Lilian Zhu Associate Webmaster Photos by Ella Jayasekera & Sophie Yeung Photography Editor & Staff Photographer SPHS students celebrated its annual Homecoming traditions in an innovative fashion colored by a farm theme, complete with a virtual assembly, picnic, petting zoo, and country-attired royal court on Friday, May 14. In previous years, Homecoming has been held […]
Senior Awards Night virtually celebrates senior achievements
Story by Kahlen Miao and Adam KwohStaff Writer and Copy Editor Photo by Sarah LeeAssociate Photo Editor SPHS streamed its annual Senior Awards Night on the ASB YouTube channel, on Tuesday, May 25. Seniors received various awards and scholarships by local organizations and SPHS faculty throughout the night, honoring extraordinary academic and community achievements. Recipients of […]
Principal Janet Anderson retires after 21 years at SPHS
Story by Sofia AlvaAssociate News Editor Photo by Thomas FormanContributor SPHS Principal Janet Anderson announced her retirement, effective in August, in an email to students and parents on Sunday, May 23. Anderson’s retirement comes after 41 years in SPUSD and 21 years as SPHS principal, and she expressed her gratitude for the students and parents of […]
Girls soccer extends winning streak against St. Genevieve in second round of CIF
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer Freshman Simone Assaf had never lost a game in her young high school career, and even on the biggest stage, a second round CIF match, she wasn’t going to let that streak end. In the 54th minute girls soccer’s match against the St. Genevieve […]
Girls soccer starts off CIF playoffs strong with a victory against Santa Ana
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer There are many different situations that can make for an exciting sports game. The CIF playoff setting is intense, game-winners are goosebump-inducing, and nasty brawls are often the most fun of all. And girls soccer’s 3-2 victory over the Santa Ana Saints on […]
Ruth Schmidt: Finding family on the ice rink
Story by Eddie ZhouStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer Sophomore Ruth Schmidt didn’t need much time to discover her passion. Introduced to the ice rink when she was just 3 years old and playing ice hockey by age 5, Schmidt soon found herself at home. In the 10 years she has played ever since, […]
Boys golf stumbles against La Cañada
Story by Quinn ManzoStaff Writer Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer SPHS boys golf team suffered a blow from La Cañada High School in their match on Tuesday, May 4 at Santa Anita Golf Course. Ending with a score of 204-178, this puts their record at 2-2. Sophomore Ian Jin completed the course with an impressive […]
Junior Skye Harris elected for Commissioner of Athletics
Story by Kahlen MiaoStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeAssociate Photo Editor Junior Skye Harris’ take on integrating mental health and athletics was what garnered tremendous support for her to become Commissioner of Athletics for the 2021-2022 school year. Harris’ goal is to improve athletic spirit after the sports hiatus in the 2020-2021 school year. Harris’ […]
Boys basketball defeats San Marino in league matchup
Story by Matthew Tsai Print Managing Editor Photo by Jayden EdenContributor “Electrified.” That’s what senior guard Tyler Johnson felt after the boys basketball squad pulled out an intense 63-61 win over San Marino on Friday, May 7. And everyone in the gym could see it. After the buzzer sounded, Tyler sprinted across the court in […]
Boys basketball sweep past Monrovia
Story by Matthew Tsai Print Managing Editor Photo by Jaden EdenContributor In South Pas, positive student reaction to a School Board decision has been just as rare as a truly exciting boys basketball highlight — well, until junior Sage Wayans came to town. And no, he didn’t magically reform the School Board. Midway through the […]
Boys volleyball finds a victory in their fifth consecutive league win against Monrovia
Story by Sofia AlvaAssociate Print Editor Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer The SPHS boys volleyball team trounced the Monrovia Wildcats on Thursday, May 6, making quick work against the opposing team in two sets. South Pas lost an early lead in the game after the Tiger offense failed to organize cohesively. Missed serves on both […]
Boys volleyball continues winning streak after taking down San Marino
Story by Sofia AlvaAssociate Print Editor Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer The Tigers outplayed the San Marino Titans on Tuesday, May 4 in three sets. South Pas continued its league dominance, extending its winning streak to 5-0. The Tigers started off with a strong first set, taking advantage of the Titans’ various errors. Junior Tony […]
Boys soccer triumphs over Temple City
Story by Zoe SchlaakAssociate Sports Editor Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer Boys soccer dominated 2-1 against the Temple City Rams on Tuesday, May 4 at their Senior Night game. Their record currently lies 4-3-1 as they prepare for their final league game. The Tigers got control of the ball at the start of the game, […]
Softball fails to overpower Temple City
Story by Matthew TsaiPrint Managing Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraPhoto Editor Softball suffered a 12-0 defeat against the Temple City Rams on Tuesday, May 4. South Pas stumbled in their eighth loss of the season, and seventh in the Rio Hondo League. The Rams dominated from the first pitch. Even as South Pas gained some […]
Season two sports check in
Story by Ellie Campbell, Kahlen Miao, Quinn Manzo, & Zoe SchlaakSports Editor, Staff Writer, Staff Writer, & Associate Sports Editor Photos by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer After taking a year-long pause in athletic competitions due to coronavirus, winter and spring sports were unsure of the future of their seasons. As restrictions have eased, South Pasadena High […]