Story by Rose Vandevelde Staff Writer Photos by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer After a three-year-long wait, the SPHS annual Club Rush resumed its appearance inside the gym from Thursday to Friday, Sep. 8-9. Club members pitched their clubs from behind tables decked out in a variety of colors and decorations. Stands drew in students with […]
ASB welcomes in the new school year with annual SAC assembly
Story by Ethan Kwak Staff Writer Photos by Emiko (Emi) Essmiller and Rachel Shin-Hye Choi Staff Photographers SPHS kicked off the school year with the annual SAC assembly on Friday, Aug. 26. The assembly focused on disseminating important information to students and introducing freshmen to the greater school community. The event began with a rendition of […]
Vanessa Blackwood hired to be new SPHS assistant principal
Story by Linda Yun Staff Writer SPUSD announced the hire of new SPHS Assistant Principal Vanessa Blackwood in an email on Thursday, July 28. Blackwood began her term as Assistant Principal on Monday, Aug. 1 after the retirement of former Assistant Principal Janet Wichman in July. Blackwood earned a Bachelor’s degree in French from the […]
South Pasadena community celebrates the Fourth of July with new theatrical presentation and annual parade
Story by Lan Bui Staff Writer Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer South Pasadena citizens celebrated Independence day at the first Fourth of July theatrical presentation on Sunday, July 3, and the annual Festival of Balloons on Monday, July 4. Residents attended the parade, partook in games at Garfield Park, and watched the fireworks show […]
Assistant Principal Janet Wichman announces retirement from SPHS
Story by Clementine Evans Staff Writer SPHS Assistant Principal Janet Wichman sent out an email to SPHS students and families on Wednesday, June 29 announcing her retirement, ending her 35-year career. In the email, she states that she will continue to work as the principal for SPEF Summer School at SPHS until her last day, […]
FBLA elects junior Annette Woo to serve as Gold Coast State President
Story by Benjamin Regan Associate Sports Editor Photo courtesy of Annette Woo Contributor Student business organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) elected junior Annette Woo as Gold Coast State President on Saturday, April 9. Sophomore Ellie Nakamura was elected as Leadership Associate on the FBLA leadership team. “I am humbled to be elected as FBLA state […]
SPHS Band holds annual Jazz Night
Story by Alison Wang Staff Writer Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer The SPHS Jazz Band held its annual Jazz Night on Friday, May 6 in the Little Theater, performing pieces from throughout the year with director Howard Crawford. The ensemble performed a total of 11 jazz songs. The setlist started] with “Smada,” setting the tone with […]
City Council approves Fourth of July theatrical presentation ‘We, too, are Americans’
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer The South Pasadena City Council voted to approve the funds for a Fourth of July theatrical presentation at SPHS at its meeting on Wednesday, May 4. Helmed by the artistic and managing directors of the Fremont Center Theater, Emmy-award winner Jim and Lissa Reynolds […]
Eclectic Music & Art Festival returns to South Pasadena
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer The Eclectic Music Festival returned to South Pasadena for the first time since the pandemic on Saturday, Apr 30 offering attendees vintage shopping, farmer’s market staple foods, and live music from both outdoor and indoor venues. Sponsored by the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, […]
Red Cross Club hosts informational workshops to promote disaster preparedness
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Photo courtesy of Kathy Tam Contributor The SPHS Red Cross Club is hosting a wildfire informational workshop as part of a series of new seminars and events to promote disaster preparedness in the community. The club’s disaster preparedness officer, sophomore Kathy Tam, works to create workshops to spread awareness of […]
ASB announces 2022-2023 class officer election results
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer ASB announced the class officers for the 2022-2023 school year via Instagram on Friday, April 15. ASB held elections for next year’s class officers during a series of assemblies where each grade level was separated into respective assemblies as the candidates introduced themselves. The senior assembly contained information for graduation. […]
ASB recognizes student achievement at annual SPEX assembly
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer Photos by Sarah Lee Senior Staff Photographer ASB honored students for their academic, athletic, community, and artistic achievements at the annual Spotlight on Excellence (SPEX) assembly on Friday, April 8. The location for this year’s prom was announced, and the auditorium was officially named after former principal Janet Anderson. The assembly […]
Class of 2026 tours SPHS at Eighth Grade Night
Story by Anayah Mehdi Associate News Editor Photo by Noah Kuhn Editor-in-Chief Teachers and ASB student representatives welcomed incoming freshmen and their parents to tour SPHS for the first of the two-part annual Eighth Grade Night on Tuesday, March 22. The night kicked off with short introductions by SPHS Principal John Eldred, Commissioner General senior Ava Page […]
Students advocate for Black Lives Matter mural at call-to-action picnic
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Photos courtesy of Maya Turun and Samantha Flores Ramirez Contributors Student advocates for the Black Lives Matter mural hosted their call-to-action picnic on Friday, March 18, in Garfield Park with about 100 people in attendance. The picnic allowed for attendees to physically show their support for the mural with post-it-notes […]
ASB announces 2022-2023 Commissioners
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer ASB announced its 2022-2023 commissioners on Sunday, March 20 following the annual Commission assembly on Friday, March 18. The 16 commissioner candidates campaigned using social media and posters around campus over the past week. The assembly was the first to be held indoors in over […]
ASB connects students with local health organizations at Health Fair
Story by Benjamin Regan Associate Sports Editor Photos by Sarah Lee Senior Staff Photographer ASB’s Health and Wellness Officers provided students with mental, physical, and sexual health resources at their Health Fair on on Thursday, March 10. The Health Fair took place during lunch on the Tiger Patio, inviting different health organizations from around Los Angeles County […]