Story, Photos, & Illustrations by Tiger Staff 2020 has been an unprecedented year. At this point that phrase is an annoying cliche, but with 12 months that included a global pandemic, a nationwide reckoning over racism, a fierce election cycle, and many local clashes and scandals, there is no other accurate way to describe this […]
SPHS’ sports fans reveal their traditions and gameday rituals
Story by Haelee KimStaff Writer Illustrations by Terry SongCo-Associate Design Editor Wilson’s lucky jerseyAvid football fan and senior Nathaniel Wang likes to create a boisterous environment with his dad for a fun viewing experience, but he also has a necessary ritual. “Before watching each game, I always make sure that I’m wearing my Seattle Seahawks jersey shirt, […]
Staff Editorial: high school athletics lack female coaches
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator Without a female coach, it can be difficult for female athletes to find proper support specific to girls’ health issues. Recognizing that female athletes have different health issues from their male counterparts is the first step in understanding why having a female coach is important for girls. […]
CIF postpones practice and competition start dates for season one sports
Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) announced that all start dates for sports practices and games are officially on hold as of Tuesday, Dec. 1 via a press release. SPHS began in-person training for season one athletics on Monday, Nov. 2, following strict guidelines. All regional and state playoff […]
Athletics has potential to be more than competition and pressure
Story by Kahlen MiaoStaff Writer Illustration by Alicia ZhangStaff Illustrator At a young age, many students have the opportunity to play sports purely for fun through programs such as AYSO, Little League, and the YMCA. These programs provide a fun and friendly space for kids to enjoy exercising outside while interacting with their peers. However, these opportunities […]
Public school P.E. curriculum needs to be reformed
Story by Georgia ParsonsStaff Writer Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator Since the popularization of teen movies in the 1980s, awkward physical education classes have been a distinctive characteristic of high school culture in mainstream media. Although P.E. exercises have changed since the 80’s, the current class curriculum still allows many opportunities for anxiety or embarrassment which can […]
Students share views on return of athletics
Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer SPHS Athletic Department began its season one in- person training on Monday, Nov. 2, adhering to strict protocols. Season one consists of football, girls and boys volleyball, girls and boys water polo, and cross country, launched training pods consisting of no more than 12 people in an […]
SPHS athlete tests positive for coronavirus
Story by Zoe SchlaakStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer SPHS paused football training on Friday, Nov. 13 due to a J.V. football athlete testing positive for coronavirus three weeks into season one practice and conditioning. While all other sports have continued practicing, the athletic department has planned to shut down football training until Tuesday, Nov. 17. […]
SPHS athletics return following strict health guidelines
Story by Quinn ManzoStaff Writer Photo by Sarah LeeStaff Photographer The fall sports season kicked off on Monday, Nov. 2, marking the first official athletic activity since the Rio Hondo League cancelled the 2020 spring season last April. Cross country, football, girls and boys volleyball, and girls and boys water polo all followed strict CIF and SPHS […]
SPHS presents athletic safety plan as sports return this winter
Story by Sam GrotensteinStaff Writer Photo courtesy of SPHS Athletics DepartmentContributor SPHS Athletic Director Anthony Chan introduced the athletics plan for the 2020-2021 school year at a school board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The plan outlines the precautions that will be taken to ensure the safety of athletes and staff, as well as the sports […]
Wolf Schermerhorn: The power of persistence
Story by Eddie ZhouStaff Writer Photo courtesy of Wolf SchermerhornContributor South Pasadena High School alumnus, Wolf Schermerhorn is used to overcoming challenges. Whether it’s dealing with dyslexia or fighting for a starting spot, his unrelenting passion and undeterred spirit have always pushed him forward. As a high schooler Schermerhorn decided against joining his friends on the school’s […]
Amanda Kanaly: A leader on all fronts
Story by Haelee KimStaff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor Senior athlete Amanda Kanaly ventured into many different sports before she discovered her niche. Her first experience playing a sport was with basketball at 4 years old, which was subsequently followed by softball a year later. By elementary school, Kanaly had a daily routine of these two […]
Cross Country remains determined through offseason
Story by Kahlen MiaoStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn Hernandez Staff Photographer During a regular school year, clusters of cross country runners could be spotted running through the streets of South Pasadena. However, this year’s changes to their routine and sports season haven’t stopped the team from keeping up their morale and practicing. The team has maintained a similar […]
Andrew McGough creates Tiger Fitness Club
Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo courtesy of Andrew McGough Contributor SPHS math teacher Andrew McGough may seem like your average calculus teacher, but behind his mathematical career lies a hobby of his: the workout regimen CrossFit. Forming the Tiger Fitness club, McGough posts daily workouts and weekly challenges on Google Classroom and Instagram to encourage both students […]
SPHS welcomes new PE teacher Jill Timothy
Story by Sofia AlvaStaff Writer Photo courtesy of Jill TimothyContributor South Pasadena native Jill Timothy made her teaching debut at SPHS on Monday, Spet. 14, working with mainly freshman and sophomore physical education classes. Timothy, an avid runner, wife and mother of three, is excited to be back in South Pasadena and hopes she can return to […]
Kerrigan Riley: dancing, running, and winning
Story by Katie HohmanStaff Writer Photo courtesy of Kerrigan RileyContributor Junior Kerrigan Riley is known on campus for her dedicated involvement in cross country and track, but outside of school, she is involved in another unique sport. For the past 10 years she has participated in competitive Irish dance, at the national and international level. Through the […]