Story by Haelee Kim Associate Opinion Editor Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor The You Matter Global Movement highlighted the importance of self-esteem and confidence in an assembly on Friday, Jan. 17, advocating for mental health awareness among the student body. Organized by the Health and Wellness chairs seniors Bini Ballagh and Charis Au and ASB advisor […]
SPUSD introduces draft plans for elementary school renovation
Story by Amber Chen Staff Writer Photo courtesy of South Pasadena Unified School District Contributor The South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) introduced its draft plan to renovate the three elementary schools on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at a school board meeting. Although plans are still in their beginning stages, SPUSD presented the current focuses of renovation […]
TEDx program prepares to host fourth TEDx event
Story by Cloe Maurer Associate Feature Editor Illustration by Emily Garcia Contributor TEDxSouthPasadenaHigh will return for its fourth year on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 10 a.m to 12:30 p.m in the SPHS Little Theater. The event, hosted by the SPHS TEDx club, will feature eight student speeches under the theme “Wish It. Dream It. Do It.” […]
Looking Back at the Decade
Story by Amber Chen, Noah Kuhn, & Cloe MaurerStaff Writers Photos courtesy of Patch, Tiger Archives, The LA Times, & The Pasadena Beautiful Foundation South Pasadena has witnessed a decade of immense movement, unrest, and change. Despite being a small town, South Pas has experienced death, celebration, and activism. As the 2010s come to a […]
Seniors selected for Young Legislators program
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Photo courtesy of the Office of Assemblymember Chris Holden Contributor Several SPHS students were selected to be part of the Young Legislators Program organized by California Assemblymember Chris Holden. Seniors Hanwul Choi, Raquel Moreno Ramirez, and Simon Pierce will meet with Holden and about 15 other seniors from neighboring […]
“Metamorphoses” Fall play places among top three productions in LA County
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor enterpriseculturalheritage.org Photo courtesy of Shari CorrelContributor The SPHS Drama Department’s Fall play “Metamorphoses” placed among the top three high school productions in LA County by the California Educational Theatre Association (CETA) at the annual Fall Play Festival on Dec. 10, 2019. The CETA adjudicates Fall productions throughout Southern California and recognized […]
Calculus for a Cause fundraiser faces the possibility of legal action
Story by Haelee KimAssociate Opinion Editor ertms-conference2014.com Photo courtesy of Calculus for a CauseContributor A South Pasadena resident has raised the possibility of legal action against the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) in relation to SPHS’ Calculus for a Cause. Resident John Srebalus asserted in a letter to SPUSD that the packets distributed at Calculus […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Dance brings ‘Wonder’ to winter concert
Story by Ellie CampbellAssociate Sports Editor Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer The SPHS Dance Program showcased student talent and creativity in the annual winter concert on Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7. The performance consisted of six dance numbers dedicated to renowned American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder, with a majority of the acts choreographed by the […]
Virtual business plan team competes in regionals competition
Story by Kimberly Hsueh Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Kathy Mason Contributor The Varsity and JV Virtual Business teams attended their regional competition at Rio Hondo College on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) senior Chloe Lovejoy and the varsity virtual business plan team entered the competition with their company focused on selling tiny houses — […]
Students qualify for Southern California Regional Honors Choir
Story by Noah Kuhn Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Lia Donovan Contributor Several SPHS students performed with the Southern California Regional Honor Choir on Saturday, Nov. 23 at Redlands College. Juniors Nolan Call, Matthew Miller, and Radja Putro, sophomore TJ Chang, and freshman George Hong Sheng auditioned in September and spent the following weeks preparing […]
Student Services Technician Katherine Barela retires
Story by Noah Kuhn & Lilian Zhu Staff Writers Photo by Jayden Eden Staff Photographer Student Services Technician Katherine Barela officially retired on Friday, Nov. 15. Barela worked at SPHS for 20 years, acting as a liaison between the administration and students and dealing with topics ranging from discipline to community service. Barela originally joined the Tiger staff […]
Dragon Kim Foundation inspires youth action at brainstorming workshop
Story by Haelee Kim Staff Writer iscbrm.org Photo by Oscar Walsh Photo Editor Students brainstormed and exchanged their community project ideas at the Dragon Kim Foundation’s Inspiration Session on Saturday, Nov. 16. The Dragon Kim Foundation enables students to use their passion and talent to organize community-oriented projects, giving teams of students a chance at a $5,000 […]
SPUSD places fifth in the state for CAASPP testing
Story by Noah Kuhn Associate News Editor Graphics by Charlotte Cohen Graphic Designer Photo by Thomas Forman Contributor South Pasadena Unified School District placed fifth in the state on the Smarter Balanced Test (CAASPP), in 2019. The district upheld its rank from previous years, with 84 percent of students meeting or exceeding standards in English and […]
SPUSD prepares to begin new athletics facility construction
Story by Ellie Campbell Staff Writer Photo courtesy of South Pasadena Unified School District Contributor SPUSD approved construction for the new SPHS athletics unit during a SPUSD board meeting, scheduling the beginning of remodeling for Nov. 18 of this year. SPUSD’s construction effort aims to update the SPHS main gym floors, paint job, and indoor […]
Veteran mathematics teacher Ruth Moonesinghe announces retirement
Story by Mike Hogan Advisor Photo and video by Alex Parra Webmaster & Videographer Mathematics teacher Ruth Moonesinghe announced her retirement to her classes, effective November 8. Her plan to retire at this time coincides with the opening of her son’s new pop-up restaurant in Washington, D.C. She told her students that the name of the […]
Homecoming honors Tiger tradition with annual assembly, picnic, and game
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Photos by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer SPHS students showed school spirit and supported clubs at the annual Homecoming assembly and picnic on Friday, Nov. 1. ASB coordinated dress up days and lunchtime activities throughout the week to promote Friday’s festivities where students set up booths along the Tiger Patio and softball field […]