Story by Dominic Marziali Associate Feature Editor Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer Senior Grace Kim has become an SPHS legend for all the best reasons. She is known for her reassuring smile, and her calming presence and lighthearted disposition is on full display each and every day. A Weldon award recipient, Kim knows to savor her […]
Class of 2019 celebrates the “end of an era” at graduation ceremony
Photos by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor The Class of 2019 celebrated the culmination of their four years at SPHS during the graduation ceremony Wednesday, June 5. The seniors united on the field for the last time before heading into their post-high school lives. Seniors Amalia Navarro and Andrew Escajeda opened the evening with a flute rendition of […]
After SPHS: class of 2019
Spread by Elaine Yang and Kate RogersDesign Co-Editors As part of every May print issue, Tiger surveys the graduating seniors to create the annual “After SPHS” spread. Next to each senior’s name is the institute of higher education they plan on attending, as well as their intended major, occupation, or other plans.
Chinchikurin memorializes Japanese history and cuisine
Story by Andrés OyagaStaff Writer Photos by Alicia AlderetePhoto Editor Hiroshima, Japan is often synonymous with destruction and suffering at the hands of the first atomic bomb ever dropped. The result was a city left in shambles and a world that would never be the same. As the people of Hiroshima began to rebuild the city, chefs […]
Tiger talks with new athletic director Anthony Chan
Photo by Oscar WalshPhotography Associate SPUSD announced on May 15 that Mathematics teacher Mr. Anthony Chan will take the athletic director position for the 2019-2020 year. Mr. Gregorio Luna will not return for a sixth year as athletic director and Chan will face many early challenges, such as coordinating games amidst the construction of the […]
Senior Awards Night 2019 – ongoing live coverage
The SPHS faculty and student body commemorated multiple graduating seniors for their accomplishments during their high school career on Senior Awards Night Wednesday, May 29. Dickson Family Award for the Arts: David Pérez Espinosa David N. Dickson Showcase Athlete of the Year: Kai Dettman David N. Dickson Athletic Heritage Scholarship: Uma Hornish SPHS Alumni Association […]
Junior Tianhao Wei wins bronze at CIF State Finals
Junior triple jumper Tianhao (TH) Wei earned a bronze finish at the CIF State Finals on Saturday, May 25. Wei achieved his personal record with a 48’0.25” triple jump, improving upon last year’s 47’06” feat. “This was my roughest season yet, but I’m happy with how I dealt with it,” Wei said. “Ending the season […]
Track and field qualifies two athletes for State Prelims
Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer The SPHS track and field shined amongst the best competition at the CIF-SS Masters meet on Saturday, May 18. Juniors triple jumper Tianhao Wei and pole vaulter Lucas Talin both qualified for the CIF State Prelims. Wei, who placed fifth at the CIF State meet as a sophomore, earned an […]
Computer science teacher Garrett Shorr receives distinguished Hartsough Award
Photos by Isaac Marziali and Jayden Eden SPHS computer science teacher Mr. Garrett Shorr was honored with the prestigious Hartsough Award, at the annual Hartsough assembly on Friday, May 17. ASB organized the assembly to commemorate notable teachers at SPHS for their contributions. Shorr was commended for his dedication to his computer science class, but […]
Chan selected as new athletic director
Photo courtesy of Copa de Oro SPUSD announced on Wednesday, May 15 that Mathematics teacher Mr. Anthony Chan will take over as the new athletic director for SPHS. Chan, a graduate of Cal State LA, UC Irvine, and Temple City High School, was hired by SPHS in 2013. Since then, he has distinguished himself as […]
Varsity girls’ soccer coach relieved of duties after three winning seasons
Varsity girls’ soccer coach Victoria Lathrop announced she will not be renewed for the 2019-2020 school year on Monday, May 13. In an email to the soccer program, she thanked parents and athletes for their continued support. Neither the SPHS administration or Lathrop provided a reason for the decision. “As of today, I will not […]
Track and field sends three athletes to CIF Masters Meet
Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer The track and field team performed exceptionally at the CIF-Southern Section D-III Finals on Saturday, May 11, sending three athletes to the CIF-SS Masters Meet. Senior Kai Dettman won the 800m race, junior Lucas Talin placed second in the pole vault, and junior Tianhao Wei placed third in the triple […]
‘Avengers: Endgame’ perfectly balances character arcs with action
Story by Matthew TsaiStaff Writer Illustration by Maddie YooStaff Illustrator 4.5/5 stars Avengers: Endgame shouldn’t even exist. Superhero blockbusters were few and far between and wildly inconsistent in quality just 11 years ago. Marvel was on the brink of bankruptcy and their most popular heroes had been sold away. In desperation, they turned to a snarky billionaire […]
Senior golfer Josh Ramos competes in CIF Sectionals
Photo by Richard GomezContributor Senior golfer Josh Ramos was eliminated from CIF competition at the CIF Sectionals Monday, May 6. He finished above the cutoff with 80 points on the River Ridge Course in Oxnard. Ramos enjoyed a fantastic season, leading the Tigers with a mere 34.3 stroke count per league match. This match marks […]
Track and field sends 14 athletes to CIF Finals
Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer Several SPHS Track & Field athletes took the first step in the long, competitive process of qualifying for the CIF State championships with six individuals and two relay teams advancing to CIF Finals after their impressive performances at Prelims Saturday, May 4. After dominating the Rio Hondo League all year, […]
Boy’s golf sends Josh Ramos to CIF Sectionals
Photo by Richard GomezContributor After advancing from Rio Hondo League Prelims on Tuesday, Apr. 30, senior Josh Ramos and freshman Ark Chang competed in League Finals on Wednesday, May 1. Ramos secured second place against the strongest golfers in Rio Hondo to advance towards CIF Sectionals with a strong score of 74 at finals and […]