Story by Ethan Kwak Staff Writer Photo by Michelle Shadmon Photo Editor The South Pasadena Fall Arts Crawl took place on Saturday, Oct. 29 at various businesses and shops. A subtle Halloween influence took over the Fall-themed event as vendors and participants took to the streets, some dressed in costumes. Pitched tents offering goods and […]
Water Polo triumphs over Monrovia on Senior Day
Story by Clementine Evans Staff Writer Photo by Shin-Hye (Rachel) Choi Staff Photographer The boys’ water polo team defeated the Monrovia High School Wildcats on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The Tigers maintained a strong lead over the Wildcats throughout the match, winning the annual Senior Day game by a final score of 15-6. Monrovia began the first quarter […]
Volleyball trounces Temple City on home court
Story by Linda Yun Staff Writer Photo by Rachel (Shin-Hye) Choi Staff Photographer Girls volleyball knocked out the Temple City Rams in three sets on Tuesday, Sep. 27. After finishing every set with a 10-point lead, the Tigers secured an uncontested 3-0 win to add to their early 5-1 record in the RHL. A strong serve from the Rams […]
Water Polo defeated by John Burroughs High School
Story by Clementine Evans Staff Writer Photo by Shin-Hye (Rachel) Choi Staff Photographer Boys’ water polo stumbled in a 14-3 loss against John Burroughs High School on Thursday, Sept. 15. The Tigers kept their defense up but failed to steal a victory from the Bears. The team started with several attempted shots from junior Rowan Smith and […]
Los Angeles Dodger Historian Mark Langill speaks in Pasadena
Story by Benjamin Regan Sports Editor Photo Courtesy of James Staub Pasadena Museum of History Of all the positions that make up a professional baseball club, team historian is one that most people overlook. For Mark Langill, however, it is his life. Los Angeles Dodger historian and South Pasadena High School alumnus Mark Langill was the featured […]
ASB welcomes in the new school year with annual SAC assembly
Story by Ethan Kwak Staff Writer Photos by Emiko (Emi) Essmiller and Rachel Shin-Hye Choi Staff Photographers SPHS kicked off the school year with the annual SAC assembly on Friday, Aug. 26. The assembly focused on disseminating important information to students and introducing freshmen to the greater school community. The event began with a rendition of […]
Vanessa Blackwood hired to be new SPHS assistant principal
Story by Linda Yun Staff Writer SPUSD announced the hire of new SPHS Assistant Principal Vanessa Blackwood in an email on Thursday, July 28. Blackwood began her term as Assistant Principal on Monday, Aug. 1 after the retirement of former Assistant Principal Janet Wichman in July. Blackwood earned a Bachelor’s degree in French from the […]
South Pasadena community celebrates the Fourth of July with new theatrical presentation and annual parade
Story by Lan Bui Staff Writer Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer South Pasadena citizens celebrated Independence day at the first Fourth of July theatrical presentation on Sunday, July 3, and the annual Festival of Balloons on Monday, July 4. Residents attended the parade, partook in games at Garfield Park, and watched the fireworks show […]
Assistant Principal Janet Wichman announces retirement from SPHS
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, […]
Senior Nik Iwankiw medals at CIF State Championships
Senior Nik Iwankiw capped off a wildly successful track & field season and career by medaling at CIF State Championships on Saturday, May 28 at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis. Iwankiw was the only Tiger to reach State Championships and qualified for both discus and shot put. Iwankiw won the bronze medal with a mark […]
FBLA elects junior Annette Woo to serve as Gold Coast State President
Story by Benjamin Regan Associate Sports Editor Photo courtesy of Annette Woo Contributor Student business organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) elected junior Annette Woo as Gold Coast State President on Saturday, April 9. Sophomore Ellie Nakamura was elected as Leadership Associate on the FBLA leadership team. “I am humbled to be elected as FBLA state […]
Track sends four athletes to CIF Masters meet
Story by Benjamin Regan Associate Sports Editor Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer 19 South Pasadena track and field athletes competed at the CIF Southern Section Division Finals at Moorpark High School on Saturday, May 14. Both teams scored fourth place in Division 3, with the boys earning 41 points, and the girls earning 55, […]
SPHS Band holds annual Jazz Night
Story by Alison Wang Staff Writer Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer The SPHS Jazz Band held its annual Jazz Night on Friday, May 6 in the Little Theater, performing pieces from throughout the year with director Howard Crawford. The ensemble performed a total of 11 jazz songs. The setlist started] with “Smada,” setting the tone with […]
City Council approves Fourth of July theatrical presentation ‘We, too, are Americans’
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Photo by Erin Lee Staff Photographer The South Pasadena City Council voted to approve the funds for a Fourth of July theatrical presentation at SPHS at its meeting on Wednesday, May 4. Helmed by the artistic and managing directors of the Fremont Center Theater, Emmy-award winner Jim and Lissa Reynolds […]
Baseball falls to Salesian in CIF opener
Story by Benjamin Regan Associate Sports Editor Photo by Samantha Shiroishi Staff Photographer Baseball earned a berth in CIF playoffs with a successful season, finishing in third place in the Rio Hondo League with a 7-5 league record and 15-8 clip overall. In their CIF opening game, the Tigers found themselves on the wrong end […]
Eclectic Music & Art Festival returns to South Pasadena
Story by Charlotte Dekle Associate Feature Editor Photos by Erin Lee Staff Photographer The Eclectic Music Festival returned to South Pasadena for the first time since the pandemic on Saturday, Apr 30 offering attendees vintage shopping, farmer’s market staple foods, and live music from both outdoor and indoor venues. Sponsored by the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, […]