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 […]
SPHS kicks off new school year with annual SAC assembly
Story by Lexie Doig Staff Writer Photos by Erin Lee, Sarah Lee, and Sophie Yeung Staff Photographers and Photo Editor SPHS kicked off the school year with its annual SAC Assembly on Friday, Aug. 27. During the live streamed event, ASB commissioners and class officers performed skits, dances, and promoted the Student Activity (SAC) cards. Due to […]
SPUSD to offer an in-person return to school for all students
Story by Alison WangStaff Writer Photo by Ella JayasekeraContributor SPUSD announced that they will offer a full, in-person return for all students on Aug. 12 in an email on Tuesday, July 13. Similar to guidelines during hybrid learning, students will be required to wear masks, regardless of coronavirus vaccination status. The district will continue following […]
John Eldred selected as new SPHS principal
Story by Raluca TudusciucStaff Writer Photo courtesy of John EldredContributor SPUSD announced the hire of new SPHS principal John Eldred in an email on Wednesday, June 30. Eldred’s hire comes after the retirement of former SPHS principal Janet Anderson in May. Eldred is a graduate of California State University, Northridge, and the former vice principal […]
SPHS celebrates the Class of 2021 at graduation ceremony
Story by Lilian ZhuWebmaster Photos by Sophie YeungPhoto Editor 358 seniors secured their diplomas during the graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 2. The graduating Class of 2021 celebrated the end of an unusual year together on the Roosevelt field. The ceremony opened with the national anthem, sung by senior Kayla Nielsen followed by senior class […]
Farm-themed Homecoming adds excitement to the end of an isolated year
Story by Lilian Zhu Associate Webmaster Photos by Ella Jayasekera & Sophie Yeung Photography Editor & Staff Photographer SPHS students celebrated its annual Homecoming traditions in an innovative fashion colored by a farm theme, complete with a virtual assembly, picnic, petting zoo, and country-attired royal court on Friday, May 14. In previous years, Homecoming has been held […]
Senior Awards Night virtually celebrates senior achievements
Story by Kahlen Miao and Adam KwohStaff Writer and Copy Editor Photo by Sarah LeeAssociate Photo Editor SPHS streamed its annual Senior Awards Night on the ASB YouTube channel, on Tuesday, May 25. Seniors received various awards and scholarships by local organizations and SPHS faculty throughout the night, honoring extraordinary academic and community achievements. Recipients of […]
Principal Janet Anderson retires after 21 years at SPHS
Story by Sofia AlvaAssociate News Editor Photo by Thomas FormanContributor SPHS Principal Janet Anderson announced her retirement, effective in August, in an email to students and parents on Sunday, May 23. Anderson’s retirement comes after 41 years in SPUSD and 21 years as SPHS principal, and she expressed her gratitude for the students and parents of […]
Students benefit from return to in-person learning
Story by Sofia AlvaAssociate News Editor Photo by Ella JayasekeraPhoto Editor Students in Cohorts A and B have reported a significant improvement in their learning experience since the start of the new hybrid model on Thursday, April 15. According to a survey Tiger administered to 256 students, 63 percent of those in Cohorts A and B […]
Virtual business teams place nationally
Story by Katie Hohman Staff Writer Photo courtesy of SPHS Virtual Business Team Contributor Virtual Business teams Pebbly and MyMeals placed at the National Business Plan competition on Monday, April 19 and Wednesday, April 21, scoring fourth and fifth, respectively. The virtual contest featured over 600 competitors and reaffirmed SPHS’ spot as one of the top high […]
Students age 16 and older seize vaccination opportunity
Story by Sofia Alva Associate News Editor Photo courtesy of Russel Farmarco Contributor Students who have received the coronavirus vaccine, which became officially available to all California residents over the age of 16 on Thursday, April 15, have felt safer knowing they are protecting themselves and their communities. Out of the three vaccines currently available — Moderna, […]