By Kyle Kan & Jenna Giulioni Tiger Staff Seniors, family, and friends came together on the Roosevelt Field to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2015 on Wednesday, June 10. The ceremony began at 5 pm as seniors filed onto the field in pairs and the SPHS band played ‘Pomp and Circumstance.’ Shortly after […]
Seniors’ last celebration before graduation
By Sandra Moore Staff Writer Photos by Stephanie Kim “Today, we say goodbye to each other, to our teachers and administration, and to our school,” senior Nina Acebo said in her speech “The Last Farewell” at this year’s Baccalaureate on Sunday, June 6. The ceremony, which took place in the auditorium, featured performances and speeches […]
SPHS says farewell to seniors at final assembly
By Andrew Gruhn Staff Writer Photos by Stephanie Kim and Matthew Scholtz The entire South Pasadena High School student body and faculty crowded inside the gym to bid the senior class goodbye one last time before finals and graduation on Thursday, June 4. Commissioner of Assemblies Ryan Chase appeared on the back of a student […]
The Road Not Taken
By Glenda Chen Guest Writer I would very much like to speak at graduation, but I wasn’t chosen, so here is what I would like to share with you. If I told you to swim in an ocean full of sharks, would you do it? Alright, fine. What if I told you that vending machines […]
Swimming sends five to CIF State Championships
By Olivia Nouriani Assoc. Opinion Editor Five Tiger swimmers who seized qualifying times during CIF Section Championships headed to Clovis for the first ever California State High School Swimming Championships on May 21 and 22. The boys’ squad sent sophomore Jacob Mullen, junior Aaron Ogita, and seniors William Jo and Garrett Tse to compete. In […]
New Pep Squad hosts its first rally
By Brandon Kim Online Managing Editor Incoming Commissioner of Spirit Gabby Marquez had her debut in her first pep rally of the year on Friday, May 22. Incumbent Commissioner Samantha Lee stepped down after her final rally, Crossover, on Friday, May 1, this performance was the first with Marquez and the newly selected pep members. […]
Math teacher Nicholas Blackford to leave at end of school year
By Stanley Wu & Jordan Xiao Tiger Staff Math teacher Nicholas Blackford announced his upcoming departure from South Pasadena High School in a staff email on Wednesday,May 27. The end of the school year will conclude his two-year career as a Tiger. Blackford cited the lengthy commute to school and back home as the main […]
Track qualifies several for CIF Finals
By Olivia Nouriani Assoc. Opinion Editor Track and Field competed in CIF Prelims on Saturday, May 16, advancing several athletes to CIF Finals and setting a school record in the hard-fought meet at Estancia High School. The girls jump-started the squad, taking fourth in the 4×100 Meter Relay, led by captain senior Nina Acebo and […]
The Dirt Underneath the Nails
By Fiona Bock Staff Writer Summer is the season for manicures and pedicures; many flock to nail salons for cheap summer deals. But underneath the colorful polish and smiling workers lurks a darker side of the nail industry. A New York Times investigation recently uncovered the widespread exploitation of nail salon workers. “It’s a beautiful […]
Recreational programs halted by pool renovations
By Kyle Kan Assoc. News Editor In preparation for reconstruction of the deck, the South Pasadena High School pool closed on Friday, May 15. Draining started on Saturday, May 16. The event was opened to the community as they were invited to ‘take a bucket’ in efforts to save water. The construction company, Nadar Inc., came […]
Class Elections continue into runoffs week
By Kevin Park Staff Writer The first week of class representative elections for the 2015-2016 year concluded on Friday, May 15. Candidates still in the running will proceed with campaigning this week in runoffs. Runoff voting will take place on the ASB website Friday, May 22 from lunch until 3:15 p.m. Sophomores: President RO- Dawson Galluzzi […]
SPHS sophomore wins Jack London writing competition
By Sandy Grossman Staff Writer Sophomore Sandra Moore placed first in the 26th annual Jack London Award for young writers, a contest held by the Jack London Foundation, founded to preserve works of the American writer and social activist. The contest, which is open to all high school students, requires participants to write a short […]
Swimming produces strong showings at CIF finals
By Alex Nakagawa Assoc. Sports Editor The perfect weather above Riverside Community College aquatic center set the stage for the CIF Southern Section swimming finals this morning as four girls and five boys from the South Pasadena squad competed in a variety of events. Overall, the boys’ team placed ninth in point total, and the […]
Dance program choreographs and performs “Danspiration”
By Jordan Xiao Copy Editor Photos by Stephanie Kim The dance program held its second and final concert of the school year in the auditorium on Friday, May 15. The event, titled “Danspiration”, featured 12 dances ranging in style from traditional folk to classical to contemporary. Advanced Dance opened the night with a cheery rendition […]
ASB provides sweets for student athletes
By Ryan Nakamura Staff Writer SPHS students that participated in the 2014-2015 athletic seasons were given an ice cream ‘thank you’ on May 12 for representing the school. Athletes of all levels and seasons lined up in front of the Tiger Patio to get their popsicle or ice cream sandwich in celebration of successful seasons. […]
English teacher Mark Afram returns to South Pasadena High School
By Stanley Wu News Editor English teacher Mark Afram will be returning to South Pasadena High School to fill Ms Kimberley Kadletz’s previous teaching position, according to principal Janet Anderson. Anderson confirmed the move on Thursday, May 14, but noted that talks were ongoing for some time. “I’m pleased to report that we have a […]