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, […]
ASB hosts its first Food Truck Friday
By Sandy Grossman Staff Writer The smell of freshly cooked food wafted through the air on March 20, when the Freshman class ASB held the first ever Food Truck Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Three food trucks were parked in the SPHS main parking lot, serving a variety of meals and snacks like burgers, […]
Sophomores bond on the Tiger Patio
By Olivia Nouriani Assoc. Opinion Editor Members of the sophomore class flocked to the Tiger Patio for the first class bonding of the year hosted by the sophomore class officers. The gathering aimed to bring together different social cliques to unite the Class of 2017 and boost class spirit. Over 50 sophomores made their way […]
Virtual Business holds Parent’s Night
By Karen Hsueh Copy Editor Photos by Jenny Luo Walden, Oasis, and Inventor, SPHS’ Virtual Business teams, hosted a Parent’s Night on Wednesday, March 11, to showcase their competition presentations and prepare for the Oakland. “It’s a great way for the kids to showcase to their parents their hard work,” Walden Chief Technology Officer Timothy […]