Story by Clementine Evans Staff Writer SPHS Assistant Principal Janet Wichman sent out an email to SPHS students and families on Wednesday, June 29 announcing her retirement, ending her 35-year career. In the email, she states that she will continue to work as the principal for SPEF Summer School at SPHS until her last day, […]
Letter to the editor: SPUSD’s unflinching refusal to address racial disparity in summer school
Story by John Srebalus Contributor Illustration by Ethan Lyons Illustrator The South Pasadena Unified School District is hiding from an inconvenient truth: There is structural racism in the South Pasadena Educational Foundation’s summer school program with which the District contracts. As far as I can tell, the two organizations are just fine with this fact. They’re not […]
Red Cross Club hosts informational workshops to promote disaster preparedness
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Photo courtesy of Kathy Tam Contributor The SPHS Red Cross Club is hosting a wildfire informational workshop as part of a series of new seminars and events to promote disaster preparedness in the community. The club’s disaster preparedness officer, sophomore Kathy Tam, works to create workshops to spread awareness of […]
ASB announces 2022-2023 class officer election results
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer ASB announced the class officers for the 2022-2023 school year via Instagram on Friday, April 15. ASB held elections for next year’s class officers during a series of assemblies where each grade level was separated into respective assemblies as the candidates introduced themselves. The senior assembly contained information for graduation. […]
ASB recognizes student achievement at annual SPEX assembly
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer Photos by Sarah Lee Senior Staff Photographer ASB honored students for their academic, athletic, community, and artistic achievements at the annual Spotlight on Excellence (SPEX) assembly on Friday, April 8. The location for this year’s prom was announced, and the auditorium was officially named after former principal Janet Anderson. The assembly […]
ASB announces 2022-2023 Commissioners
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer ASB announced its 2022-2023 commissioners on Sunday, March 20 following the annual Commission assembly on Friday, March 18. The 16 commissioner candidates campaigned using social media and posters around campus over the past week. The assembly was the first to be held indoors in over […]
ASB connects students with local health organizations at Health Fair
Story by Benjamin Regan Associate Sports Editor Photos by Sarah Lee Senior Staff Photographer ASB’s Health and Wellness Officers provided students with mental, physical, and sexual health resources at their Health Fair on on Thursday, March 10. The Health Fair took place during lunch on the Tiger Patio, inviting different health organizations from around Los Angeles County […]
ASB promotes annual Powerpuff game at spirit assembly
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee and Sarah Lee Staff Photographer and Senior Staff Photographer ASB got students excited for the upcoming game at the annual Powerpuff spirit assembly on Friday, Feb. 25. ASB held the event on the football field with students separated by grade level, to accommodate current coronavirus health and safety […]
Activists demand free summer school
Story by Elsie Waters Staff Writer Illustration by Penny Aboud Graphic Designer Local activist group Care First and community members John Srebalus, Ella Hushagen, and Helen Tran, released a report calling for SPEF summer school to be free due to data showing racial discrepancies in enrollment for Latinx students. The report requests that by Summer 2022, the […]
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards honors SPHS students
Story by Hanna Bae Associate Opinion Editor Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer 46 SPHS students received Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for their written and visual pieces on Friday, Jan. 28. Students submitted works in numerous categories including Flash Fiction for writing and Fashion for art and were regionally judged by a panel of educators. The […]
ASB rings in holiday spirit with annual Winter Assembly
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer SPHS marked the last day of school before finals with the annual Winter Assembly on Friday, Dec. 17. The live streamed event included video skits revealing the location of Winter Formal, as well as a reminder to students to prepare for finals. Due to coronavirus […]
Band performs in annual Winter Concert
Story by Benjamin Regan Staff Photographer Photos by Erin Lee and Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer SPHS’ Concert Band, Orchestra, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Ensemble performed in their annual Winter Concert on Thursday, Dec. 9. The Winter Concert brought the community together for 90 minutes of music and was a culmination of the work all four groups put […]
PHOTO GALLERY: Dance returns with winter concert
Story by Kahlen Miao Staff Writer Photos by Sarah Lee and Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer and Photo Editor The SPHS Dance Program held its annual Winter Dance Concert on Friday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 4. The concert featured soloist and group performances by the Dance II and III classes and was split into two acts. The […]
ASB recognizes student achievement on TAG day
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer Photo by Sophie Yeung Photo Editor ASB recognized students for their academic achievements for the annual Tigers Achieving Greatness (TAG) Day on Monday, Sept. 27. TAG day congratulates students who have maintained either a 4.0 or a 3.49-3.99 GPA in their previous spring semester, as well as students who displayed a […]
SPHS adjusts to new coronavirus policies
Story by Michael Mayemura Staff Writer Illustration by Ethan Lyons Staff Illustrator SPHS’ coronavirus protocols, which came in the wake of a resurgence of L.A. County cases fueled by the delta variant, have forced student organizations on campus to adapt and innovate their activities to prioritize safety. In preparation for reopening, school administration worked to develop a comprehensive safety plan to protect […]
Students explore campus activities at Club Rush
Story by Hanna Bae Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee, Sarah Lee, Michelle Shadmon, and Sophie Yeung Staff Photographers and Photo Editor Students congregated during lunch on the numbered walkway to explore around 80 new and returning clubs on the first day of SPHS’ annual Club Rush on Thursday, Sept. 9. Students set up booths on either side of […]