By Declan Chin Staff Writer Car enthusiasts flocked to the 11th Annual South Pasadena Cruz’n for Roses car show on September 20. Approximately 260 cars were on display along Mission Street from Fair Oaks to Meridian. Entries ranged from restored vintage cars from the 1920s to chrome-clad muscle cars of the 1950s. “We had a […]
Students Break the Ice at First Dance of the Year
By Vaughn Huelsman Staff Writer Black-Eyed Peas disc jockey and SPHS alumnus DJ Bonk blared EDM over a blur of dancing students, glow sticks, and interactive, glowing decor in the main gym at the Icebreaker Dance on September 11. This first dance of the school year, which gave attendees the chance to see new and […]
Planned Parenthood Supporters Host Rally for Reproductive Justice in Pasadena
By Isabel Barbera Staff Writer Hundreds of Planned Parenthood advocates flocked to Pasadena City Hall on Saturday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to rally in response to an anti-abortion protest in the area three weeks prior. The gathering occurred the day after the House of Representatives voted 241-187 to defund the program. […]
Academic Decathalon Gears up for Upcoming Competitive Year After Past success
By Faye Witherall Feature Editor The South Pasadena High School Academic Decathalon team, which enjoyed a breakout season last year, is getting into intellectual shape for the upcoming season. The team competed in its first scrimmage on Friday, September 18 at John Marshall High School, and placed third out of the nine teams. The team […]
New Assistant Superintendent Already Making Her Mark – Christiane Gervais brings expertise to Instructional Services
By Jenna Giulioni Senior Staff Writer The South Pasadena Unified School District has a new face this year: Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services Ms Christiane Gervais. She joined the SPUSD staff in early August after working with Beverly Hills and San Gabriel Unified School Districts, as both an administrator and teacher. As part of her […]
SBAC Test Results Boost District’s Standing
By Brandon Yung Staff Writer The test results from last year’s Smarter Balance Assessment Consortium (SBAC) were announced during a school board meeting on September 8. Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services Ms Christiane Gervais gave a presentation on the results for all of the participating grades within the district, including the Class of 2016. A […]
Annual Club Rush Draws Hundreds to Packed Gym
By Sandra Moore Staff Writer SPHS’s diverse array of clubs came together in the gym during lunch on September 16 and 17 for Club Rush, with the intention of gathering as many new club members as possible. Some clubs waved flags while others had decorated their booths in creative ways to catch students’ attention. “Club Rush is a very exciting occasion in that people get […]