Photo courtesy of Jolene Lee South Pasadena High School’s SkillsUSA chapter attended the 56th SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference hosted in Louisville, Kentucky, June 24 to June 28. Juniors Talulla Chow, Jolene Lee, and Luyang Zhang took home SPHS’ first-ever gold medal at the national competition and the chapter’s fourth-ever national medal in the SPHS […]
South Pas parents voice concerns over LGBTQ+ curriculum in elementary schools
Story by Noah Kuhn Staff Writer Parents and students rallied in support of LGBTQ+ curriculum in South Pasadena elementary schools during a school board meeting Tuesday, June 25. Residents attended the meeting to protest a small group of parents who voiced their opinions against LGBTQ+ curriculum at a school board meeting two weeks prior. Marengo parents […]
City council reviews plans to revitalize SPUSD district office and downtown area
Story by Cloe MaurerStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer South Pasadena City Manager Stephanie DeWolfe and SPUSD Superintendent Geoff Yantz presented a plan to revitalize the SPUSD District Office and Mission District Wednesday, June 19. The district office’s proposed revitalization is a collaborative effort between the city and the school district who hope to develop both […]
South Pasadena city council passes $28.3 million 2019-2020 general fund budget
Story by Amber Chen Staff Writer Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer The South Pasadena City Council unanimously passed the General Fund Budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year and the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2020 through 2024 Wednesday, June 5. The General Fund approval of $28.3 million came after months of discussion and public meetings. […]
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 […]
SPHS says goodbye to seniors at Farewell Assembly
Photo by Oscar Walsh and Sophie YeungStaff Photographer South Pasadena High School students and staff convened in the gym to celebrate the conclusion of the school year with the 2018-2019 Farewell Assembly on Thursday, May 30. Commissioner of Assemblies senior Flannery Clark began the assembly with a hearty welcome to the student body before 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 […]
Rapper “Dayway” brings live rap performance to SPHS Coachella Day
Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer SPHS hosted local rapper Day Wil, better known by his stage name “Dayway,” for a live rap performance Friday, May 24. Dayway performed alongside guest artist “TreCinco” on the Tiger Patio, inviting students to dance in the spirit of Coachella Day. The spirit day was organized by Commissioner of Activities […]
626 Golden Streets brings together bikers and runners for open street event
Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer The Active San Gabriel Valley opened the roads of South Pasadena, Alhambra, and San Gabriel Sunday, May 19 as part of the 626 Golden Streets event. Over 20,000 people of all ages biked, walked, ran, and skated along a five-mile route through all three cities from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The […]
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 […]
PTSA honors staff and student service at luncheon
Photos by Alicia AlderetePhoto Editor The PTSA honored students, staff and community members at the annual Honorary Service Award Luncheon Tuesday, May 14. Honorees were treated to a lunch buffet in the SPHS main gym while hearing speeches recognizing their contributions to the school district. PTSA Executive Vice President Christina Holmes presided over the festivities, […]
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 […]
Tiger Voice discusses student mental health in second meeting
Tiger Voice representatives voiced their opinions regarding student mental health Friday, May 10. Representatives voted on possible solutions that aimed to improve mental health on campus, including new teacher protocols and stress relieving activities. Commissioner General Lauren Kafkaloff introduced the issue of mental health and five possible solutions to promote a healthy environment on campus. […]
2019 Prom holds “Great Gatsby” themed night at the Majestic Downtown
Photos by Oscar WalshPhoto Associate Students gathered at the Majestic Downtown Saturday, May 11 for the long-awaited 2019 “Great Gatsby” Prom. The location hosted a night of live music and dancing before crowning the junior and senior prom courts. The prom’s choice location of the Majestic Downtown was inspired by Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, […]
ASB announces 2019-2020 class officers
Photo by Adam Kwoh Freshman, sophomore, and junior classes gathered for the 2019-2020 ASB class elections assembly on Friday, May 3. Candidates for the class officer positions campaigned throughout the week before delivering final speeches to their student class. Winning candidates were announced in a ceremony on the Tiger Patio later that evening. This year’s […]
Joe Ortiz sworn in as South Pas police chief in public ceremony
The City of South Pasadena swore in Joe Ortiz as its new police chief during a public ceremony held in the City Council chambers Monday, Apr. 29. Ortiz will be replacing former South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) chief Art Miller, who left the force in August 2018. Ortiz delivered a brief message to attending citizens […]