Written by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor Ginger Merritt-Paul carried a box filled with yearbooks, curriculum documents, and a pink lamp, out to her car. She was beginning the process of clearing out her office, as her last few days as Assistant Principal at SPHS approach. In the fall, Merritt-Paul will start her principal position […]
South Pas focuses on autism during Library Author Night
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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 […]
SP City Council responds to public call for immigrant protection policy
Written by Cole Cahill Print Managing Editor Photo and Video by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer Residents from many different backgrounds packed city council chambers at last Wednesday’s South Pasadena city council meeting. Nearly everyone was present for a single agenda item: a discussion of city policy on immigrant status and federal enforcement. Since the presidential […]
Historic Rialto Theatre will soon open its doors as a church
Written by Noah Parker Staff Writer Photo by Isaac Marziali Staff Videographer The Rialto Theater will open its doors for the first time in a decade, beginning a new chapter in its storied history. The theater and its surrounding property have been leased to Mosaic, a Los Angeles based church. Owner Izek Shomof finalized […]
Second Annual NGC empowers aspiring coders
Written by Preston Sharkey Staff Writer Photo by Thomas Forman Photography Editor Elementary and middle school students filled up the SPMS computer labs this past week to sharpen their coding abilities. Organized by SPEF, the SPHS Coding Club hosted its second annual Next Generation Coding Camp (NGC). Coding Club members volunteered to teach coding and […]
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 […]
Longtime English teacher Mr. James Asher remembered
Photo courtesy of Jalynne Li English teacher Mr. James Asher passed away Thursday, June 1, after a brief illness. His current students were notified of his passing during first period this morning in the library projection room. Administration, staff, and counselors were present to offer students support. Mr. Asher spent seventeen years on campus as an […]
Arroyo Seco Choir victorious in debut ‘Music in the Parks’ competition
Photo courtesy of Lia Donovan SPHS’ Arroyo Seco Choir students triumphed in their first-ever appearance in the Knott’s Berry Farm ‘Music in the Parks’ competition on Saturday, May 20. The group of vocalists brought home three top awards: the outstanding high school vocalist title for sophomore Talia Johnson, first place in the high school choir […]
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 […]
Open House showcases this year at SPHS
Photos by Luke Quezada SPHS held its annual open house, showcasing student work and the school atmosphere on Tuesday, May 23 from 6:30-8:30pm. Families were encouraged to wander the campus and view students’ work. Teachers invited students and their families into their classrooms to admire yearlong projects, displays and presentations. Visitors were given a dynamic display […]
Senior prank disrupts Day One of Festivus
Photo by Hana Tyszka The Class of 2017 ambushed today’s lunchtime with sex dolls, water balloons, and smoke bombs. At the end of third period, some seniors taped inflatable sex dolls around campus, including two in the 400’s Building staircase and one on the Senior Lawn. The annual lunchtime Festivus celebration, meant to recognize students […]
SP City Council passes puppy mill ordinance, barring Pet’s Delight from selling commercially bred pets
The South Pasadena city council passed an ordinance banning the sale of bred dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet stores. The ordinance was passed at a city council meeting last night, Wednesday, May 17, by unanimous decision. The ordinance seeks to crack down on pets sourced from “puppy mills,” substandard breeding facilities that violate […]
Search for missing child continues
Story co-written by Rachel Lu Staff Writer Photo by Thomas Forman Assoc. Photo Editor The search for five year-old Aramazd Andressian Jr. continues as South Pasadena police officers alongside Los Angeles sheriff’s deputies conducted yet another extensive comb-through of Arroyo Park on Thursday morning. Despite the assistance of scent-trained dogs and a drone, the eight-hour endeavor […]
Dance presents spring concert “Circus”
Photos By Luke Quezada The SPHS dance department put on their annual spring dance concert, Circus, on Thursday and Friday, May 11 and 12. Ringmaster of the circus sophomore Jackson Monical wrangled elephants, clowns, mimes and more during the performance. Students from the SPHS PE dance classes, Dance Ensemble, Color Guard, and Drumline showcased their […]
Seniors participate in annual Chalk Day
Seniors participated in the annual Chalk Day where they inscribed the seals of their respective colleges onto the Tiger Patio with chalk. The Class of 2017 congregated on Friday, May 12. during lunch to leave their mark on SPHS while other classes participated in class elections.