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 […]
SPHS dances the night away at prom 2015
By Andrew Gruhn Staff Writer Over five hundred SPHS students attended the 2015 “Casino Royale” prom at the Hollywood Globe Theatre in Universal Studios, Hollywood on Saturday, May 9. The dance began at 8:00 p.m. and continued until midnight. As they walked through the entrance, student were able to vote for the Prom King and […]
Pep Squad mixes up for Crossover rally
By Kevin Park Staff Writer Photos by Jenny Luo The South Pasadena’s Pep Squad rallied the students with a performance at lunch on Friday, May 1 in the Tiger Patio. This year’s rally was called the Crossover, a continuation of the annual event that first began years before any of the current SPHS students were […]
Lunchtime “Festivus” features music and giveaways
By Jordan Xiao Copy Editor Photos by Raj Jain School administration hosted the 2015 Festivus at the English building quad during lunch on Thursday, April 30, celebrating the junior class’s participation in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Principal Ms Janet Anderson randomly drew names of juniors who participated in testing to […]
Students celebrate International Denim Day
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Tiger Staff SPHS joined activists all over the world for the first time to celebrate Denim Day on Wednesday, April 29, in support of rape and sexual assault awareness. Denim Day can trace its roots back to 1992, when the Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape allegation after […]
Students share in a “What Kids Don’t Tell Their Parents” presentation
By Jake Swayze Staff Writer SPHS students planned, organized, and ran “What Teens Don’t Tell Their Parents,” a presentation about the difficulties high schoolers face, on Monday, April 27th. Participants read sections of student diaries and shared about personal experiences and interactions with their parents. The speakers emphasized the crushing pressure put on high schoolers […]
Singer-songwriter London Richards entertains at Tiger Patio
By Sandy Grossman Staff Writer Photos by Raj Jain Seventeen-year old singer and songwriter London Richards performed his unique brand of R&B music on Monday, April 27, at the Tiger Patio during lunch. Richards sang covers of songs like “So Sick” by Ne-Yo, “Thinkin’ Bout You” by Frank Ocean, and “Earned It” from the “Fifty […]
Math Club takes second in final round of Bay Math League
By Andrew Gruhn Staff Writer The Math Club placed second in the last round of the Bay Math League at South Torrance High School on Wednesday, April 15. Out of ten schools, Arcadia High School finished first place overall, Peninsula took second, and San Marino came in third. South Pasadena trailed behind San Marino by […]
Results for first round of commission elections
By Kyle Kan Assoc. News Editor Photos by Raj Jain The first round of ASB commission elections for the 2015-2016 school year concluded on Friday, April 10, with nine out of 13 commissioner positions finalized. Runoff voting for the Commissioners of Internal Affairs, Athletics, and Publicity will take place on the ASB website Friday, April […]
SPHS Destination Imagination team takes first in State event
By Kyle Kan Assoc. News Editor South Pasadena’s Destination Imagination (DI) team placed first in the “Lose to Win” competition at the California state tournament on Saturday, March 30, securing them a spot in the Global Finals in May. DI, a non-profit, encourages students to use critical thinking and teamwork to solve unique and complex […]
Universal Studios unveiled as the 2015 prom location
By Faye Witherall Assoc. Feature Editor The venue of this year’s prom was revealed during the SPEX Assembly. The dance will be held at the Hollywood Globe Theater in the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park. Students will be able to access several other park locations, including its Little Vienna. Features include an onsite caricature artist, […]