By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Matt Scholtz The track team participated in the San Gabriel Valley Championships at San Dimas High School on Saturday, April 23. The Tigers raced the varsity underclassmen at the frosh-soph level in order to try and win. The frosh-soph boys were able to place third overall with the […]
Boys’ volleyball earns first place tie in RHL against La Cañada
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer The boys’ varsity volleyball team tied for first place in Rio Hondo League after a four set victory at La Cañada High School last Thursday, April 21. South Pas secured the first two sets with scores of 25-22 and 25-18 but faltered in the third set by a score of […]
Track finishes league as Rio Hondo champions with a sweet away victory over San Marino
By Riley Segal Staff Writer Photos by Matt Scholtz The track team closed out its league season with an away victory over San Marino on Wednesday, April 20, allowing both teams to take the league championship title. The boys claimed the title for the fourth year running, defeating the Titans 84-49, while the girls won […]
Boys’ tennis strives for consistency in Rio Hondo League play
By Alex Nakagawa Online Managing Editor Photos by Stephanie Kim The varsity boys’ tennis team faltered against the first-place San Marino Titans in a one-sided match, losing 17-1 in the away match. Despite the loss, the Tigers have solidified their place as the second best team in the Rio Hondo league, after sweeping Monrovia 18-0 […]
SkillsUSA shines at state competition
By Nick Michael Assoc. News Editor The South Pasadena High School SkillsUSA team competed in a variety of categories at the California State Competition in San Diego from March 31 to April 3. The team sent 53 members to the competition, with 17 winning gold medals and eight winning either silver or bronze. The team […]
Boys’ volleyball takes down Gabrielino in four sets at home
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer The boy’s varsity volleyball team won its fourth game in Rio Hondo League against Gabrielino High School at home on Tuesday, April 19 in four sets. The Tigers grabbed an advantage over the Eagles with a 25-19 first set victory, but faltered in the second set by a score of […]
Baseball falls in 9 inning game to Temple City
By Declan Chin Staff Writer The baseball team suffered a devastating 7-6 loss at home against Temple City on Friday, April 15. South Pas’s playoff chances seem slim as their record in league falls to 0-6. Senior ace pitcher Brandon Louie was on the mound for the Tigers as they sought revenge against TC. The […]
Boys’ golf earns first league victory over Monrovia in sudden death
By Kevin Park Staff Writer The varsity boys’ golf team won its first league game in the fourth round of sudden death against Monrovia High School at Amansar Golf Course on Thursday, April 14. Freshman Josh Ramos impressed in his return back from a torn meniscus by leading the team to victory. The Tigers are […]
ASB announces next year’s commissioners
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photo by Matt Scholtz Commissioner election results were announced on Friday, April 15 to determine which candidates would assume the leading roles in ASB next year. The election consisted of 23 candidates running for 13 positions in the school’s student body. Along with the students running for a position, four […]
Swimming showcases several first place finishes against La Cañada
By Noah Miyamae Assoc. Sports Editor Photos by Thomas Forman The boys’ and girls’ swim team faced off against La Cañada on the road on Thursday, April 14. The varsity girls’ team defeated the Spartans 85-81, but the boys’ team fell in a close match by a score of 87-83. The boys were able to […]
Baseball defeated by Temple City in close game
By Declan Chin Staff Writer Photos by Hana Tyszka The baseball team suffered another close loss on the road against Temple City on Wednesday, April 13. With a score of 3-2, the Tiger still search for their first win league with their 0-5 record. Junior Kevin Park started on the mound for the team. Park […]
Boys’ volleyball defeats Temple City in four sets
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman South Pasadena claimed its third victory in Rio Hondo League at home against Temple City High School last Tuesday, April 12. The Tigers won the first two sets by a score of 25-22 and 25-14 but couldn’t shut the Rams out in the third set and lost […]
Boys’ golf falls in fourth league matchup against La Cañanda
By Kevin Park Staff Writer The varsity boys’ golf team suffered its fourth loss in league against the La Cañanda Spartans by a score of 240-199 at the Almansor Golf Course on Tuesday, April 12. The squad is yet to win a single league game, maintaining an overall record of 1-7 and league record of […]
Special education teacher Nicholson passes away
By Kyle Kan News Editor South Pasadena High School employee Ms Ana Nicholson passed away of cancer on Tuesday, April 5. “I believe I speak for all staff when I say that we have lost a most positive and friendly person who, even while in treatment, remained upbeat and continually focused her concern and care […]
Pennies for Patients fundraiser exceeds goal
By Noah Miyamae Assoc. Sports Editor The “Pennies for Patients” fundraiser at South Pasadena High School reached a grand total of $5,177.82 in the 2016 school year. This surpassed the goal of $4,200 by almost a thousand dollars and became the highest total since 2011. “It has just been a matter of getting students to […]
SPEX honors achievement, involvement, and outreach
By Olivia Chiu Copy Editor Photo by Thomas Forman The annual Spotlight on Excellence, or SPEX, assembly commemorated students with outstanding community service, perfect attendance, and noteworthy GPA’s or GPA improvements. The assembly also recognized 15 individuals with the outstanding involvement awards, Renaissance awards, and principal’s choice awards. The lists of GPA and community service […]