By Nick Michael Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins The annual South Pasadena 4th of July Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, took place Saturday, July 4, at the South Pasadena Fire Station. Doors opened to the public at 7:00 a.m., and the event lasted until 10:00. In order to seat all of the […]
South Pasadena celebrates Independence Day with 34th annual fireworks show
By Brandon Yung Staff Writer Photos by Tiger Staff Families and community members gathered on the SPHS football field to view the 34th annual Fourth of July fireworks. The show, which was organized by the Festival of Balloons committee, started with a display of the SPHS marching band, and then the much anticipated performance of […]
Festival of Balloons parade highlights Independence Day celebration
By Jenna Giulioni Senior Staff Writer Photos by Tiger Staff South Pasadena kicked off its Independence Day celebration with the 34th annual Festival of Balloons on Saturday. The parade was led away from the lineup station around the public library by the South Pasadena Police Department and quickly followed by Boy Scout Troop 139. Graduated […]
High school pool reopens after renovations
By Cole Cahill Staff Writer The South Pasadena High School pool reopened for a special recreational swim on the Fourth of July after over a month of construction. Renovations began Wednesday, May 17 and concluded on the first of this month. The updates to the pool include a new concrete deck and tilework, replastered bottom, […]
SPEF summer school draws hundreds of students
By Jenna Giulioni Senior Staff Writer Photo by Nick Ut A short, one week summer came to an abrupt end for many students on Monday, June 22. This day marked the beginning of instruction for the South Pasadena High School summer school classes. Students from all grade levels returned to campus to fulfill requirements, create […]
Seniors move the tassel at graduation
By Kyle Kan & Jenna Giulioni Tiger Staff Seniors, family, and friends came together on the Roosevelt Field to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2015 on Wednesday, June 10. The ceremony began at 5 pm as seniors filed onto the field in pairs and the SPHS band played ‘Pomp and Circumstance.’ Shortly after […]
Seniors’ last celebration before graduation
By Sandra Moore Staff Writer Photos by Stephanie Kim “Today, we say goodbye to each other, to our teachers and administration, and to our school,” senior Nina Acebo said in her speech “The Last Farewell” at this year’s Baccalaureate on Sunday, June 6. The ceremony, which took place in the auditorium, featured performances and speeches […]
SPHS says farewell to seniors at final assembly
By Andrew Gruhn Staff Writer Photos by Stephanie Kim and Matthew Scholtz The entire South Pasadena High School student body and faculty crowded inside the gym to bid the senior class goodbye one last time before finals and graduation on Thursday, June 4. Commissioner of Assemblies Ryan Chase appeared on the back of a student […]
New Pep Squad hosts its first rally
By Brandon Kim Online Managing Editor Incoming Commissioner of Spirit Gabby Marquez had her debut in her first pep rally of the year on Friday, May 22. Incumbent Commissioner Samantha Lee stepped down after her final rally, Crossover, on Friday, May 1, this performance was the first with Marquez and the newly selected pep members. […]
Math teacher Nicholas Blackford to leave at end of school year
By Stanley Wu & Jordan Xiao Tiger Staff Math teacher Nicholas Blackford announced his upcoming departure from South Pasadena High School in a staff email on Wednesday,May 27. The end of the school year will conclude his two-year career as a Tiger. Blackford cited the lengthy commute to school and back home as the main […]
Former SPMS teacher Cynthia Rogers passes away
By Fiona Bock Staff Writer South Pasadena Middle School science teacher Cynthia Rogers, also known as Cindy, passed away on Saturday, May 16 from ovarian cancer. Students and teachers attended a service for Rogers at Christian Assembly in Eagle Rock on Friday May 22. “It was nice seeing everyone come together. They were all really […]
Recreational programs halted by pool renovations
By Kyle Kan Assoc. News Editor In preparation for reconstruction of the deck, the South Pasadena High School pool closed on Friday, May 15. Draining started on Saturday, May 16. The event was opened to the community as they were invited to ‘take a bucket’ in efforts to save water. The construction company, Nadar Inc., came […]
Class Elections continue into runoffs week
By Kevin Park Staff Writer The first week of class representative elections for the 2015-2016 year concluded on Friday, May 15. Candidates still in the running will proceed with campaigning this week in runoffs. Runoff voting will take place on the ASB website Friday, May 22 from lunch until 3:15 p.m. Sophomores: President RO- Dawson Galluzzi […]
SPHS sophomore wins Jack London writing competition
By Sandy Grossman Staff Writer Sophomore Sandra Moore placed first in the 26th annual Jack London Award for young writers, a contest held by the Jack London Foundation, founded to preserve works of the American writer and social activist. The contest, which is open to all high school students, requires participants to write a short […]
ASB provides sweets for student athletes
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer SPHS students that participated in the 2014-2015 athletic seasons were given an ice cream ‘thank you’ on May 12 for representing the school. Athletes of all levels and seasons lined up in front of the Tiger Patio to get their popsicle or ice cream sandwich in celebration of successful seasons. […]
English teacher Mark Afram returns to South Pasadena High School
By Stanley Wu News Editor English teacher Mark Afram will be returning to South Pasadena High School to fill Ms Kimberley Kadletz’s previous teaching position, according to principal Janet Anderson. Anderson confirmed the move on Thursday, May 14, but noted that talks were ongoing for some time. “I’m pleased to report that we have a […]