By Olivia Nouriani & Marion Wood Tiger Staff Photos by Stephanie Kim An unlikely combination of wax figures, Hollywood glamour, and rooftop dancing made for a memorable night at the 2015 South Pasadena High School Winter Formal. The SPHS Commission hosted the event at Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum the evening of Saturday, January 31. The […]
Computer literacy requirement to be dropped
By Alex Nakagawa Assoc. Sports Editor Underclassmen at South Pasadena High School will no longer be required to take the computer applications class as a graduation requirement. The South Pasadena School Board voted unanimously at the Tuesday, January 27 meeting to remove computer literacy as a graduation requirement beginning with the Class of 2016. The course will still be […]
School pool to undergo renovations
By Sandy Grossman Staff Writer Photo by Raj Jain The South Pasadena High School athletic department announced its decision to renovate the swimming pool to repair years of damage and wear. Construction is scheduled to begin in late May. Swim and water polo coaches hope to manage the project’s schedule and minimize interference with their seasons. “I’m […]
“BIOMED Pathways” announced for upcoming school year
By Andrew Gruhn Staff Writer A biomedical science pathway will be added to South Pasadena High School’s course roster for the 2015-2016 school year, according to principal Janet Anderson. The planned four-year pathway will provide students with hands-on experience in topics such as genetics, physiology, and public health. Much of the learning will be through labs and similar […]
National Readathon Day celebrated at SPHS
By Sandra Moore Staff Writer Photo by Matt Scholtz SPHS library staff supported the development of young readers by celebrating the first ever National Readathon Day on Saturday, January 24. Students and community members of all ages were invited to come and read for up to four hours while volunteers from the middle and high schools […]
City Council reveals community center designs
By Kyle Kan Assoc. News Editor City Council members discussed details regarding a possible community center during the second meeting of the new year on Wednesday, January 21. Three options for the final concept plan were presented by ICG, Inc. consultant Ron Hagen, who sought approval of at most two of designs so that the […]
Tiger Patio renovations face delays
By Olivia Nouriani Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins The renovation of the Tiger Patio, previously scheduled to be completed upon students’ return from winter break, has now been delayed indefinitely. Original plans for the renovation had centered around volunteers completing the project, with senior Derek Tam even hoping to make it a part of […]
Track renovations set to finish ahead of schedule
By Faye Witherall Staff Writer Photo by Tucker Judkins Renovation of South Pasadena High School’s track is moving quickly, and is expected to be finished ahead of schedule. The project began on December 15, and was scheduled for completion by February 4. But ahead-of-schedule construction has pushed the projected completion date to January 23, according […]
PTSA presents “life after college” night
By Olivia Nouriani Staff Writer Over 80 parents and students filled the library for a presentation featuring tips from experienced parents, college students, and admissions officers, to help families plan for “life after college” on Monday night. The two main issues addressed were the financial aspect of college and the application process. PTSA member Alison […]
Calculus students hold annual tutoring fundraiser
By Olivia Nouriani Staff Writer Photos by Stephanie Kim Calculus BC students hosted the seventh finals tutoring fundraiser on Friday, January 16. Calculus teacher Ruth Moonesinghe has coordinated the event each year since 2010, and selected the Ebola crisis as this year’s recipient of the money raised. “There’s always something that needs our help,” Moonesinghe […]
City Council creates dog play area
By Sandra Moore and Faye Witherall Tiger Staff Spot and Buddy will soon have a park of their own in South Pasadena after the City Council voted to create a new dog play area. The new 23,000-square foot facility will be located on city-owned property at 650 Stoney Drive, near the Arroyo Seco Golf Course. […]
News Brief: AP Test Registration
By Fiona Bock Staff Writer Students enrolled in an AP class have the opportunity to register for the Advanced Placement Tests starting on Tuesday, January 27. The AP testing runs from Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 15 and each test costs $100, an increase from the $85 price last year. Families interested in an […]
Dual Immersion attracts parent attention
By Kira Gabriel Senior Staff Writer Dual immersion dominated the discussion during the South Pasadena Unified School District Board Meeting on Tuesday, January 6. Dual immersion seeks to establish an educational curriculum that mixes two languages, so students become bilingual through earlier exposure to both languages. The presentation revealed that the Spanish program is set […]
Corrections to the December 16 print edition
Football coach Marty Konrad has not been banned from coaching teams in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), but his employment as varsity football coach at South Pasadena High School will depend upon his annual coach’s review in June. A news article in the December 16 issue of Tiger, titled “Football Controversy Continues,” incorrectly stated that Konrad was […]
Football controversy continues
By Alex Nakagawa and Stanley Wu Tiger Staff The Rio Hondo League affirmed its decision to negate South Pasadena High School varsity football’s November 7 win over La Cañada, effectively preventing the Tigers from making CIF playoffs. The November 28 meeting followed three weeks of protest as players and parents alike challenged the league’s controversial […]
Glue on every campus door lock delays start of instructional day
By Olivia Nouriani Staff Writer Pictures by Tucker Judkins Faculty arrived at South Pasadena High School early Monday morning to find the door locks to every classroom, maintenance, and the main office sealed with Gorilla Glue, a super adhesive substance. By 8:00 a.m., almost every classroom was still locked and students waited for official instruction. […]