By Olivia Nouriani & Faye Witherall Tiger Staff The boy’s water polo team got their Rio Hondo League campaign off to a winning start, by defeating Monrovia High School 10 – 2 Tuesday afternoon. The win snapped the Tiger’s eight game losing streak, and improved their overall record 4 wins and 11 losses. The team made […]
Girls’ Volleyball: Tigers top Wildcats in five heated sets
By Marion Wood Staff Writer In five fervent games, the South Pasadena High School girls’ varsity volleyball team outlasted the Monrovia Wildcats, bringing their league record to 2-0. Still flying from a win over San Marino the week before, the Tigers came into the match with lots of momentum. In the first game, they dominated on […]
2015 Tournament of Roses Royal Court announced
By Shine Cho Editor-in-Chief The Tournament of Roses Queen and Court Committee announced the princesses of the 2015 Royal Court at the Wrigley Mansion in Pasadena on October 6. The princesses are: Bergen Onufer, Mayfield Senior School; Madison Triplet, John Marshall Fundamental High School; Simona Shao, Westridge School; Gabrielle Current, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy; Mackenzie Byers, […]
Plastic bag ban in South Pasadena enacted
By Faye Witherall Assoc. Feature Editor Residents of South Pasadena will no longer hear “paper or plastic?” in local grocery stores. Starting Monday, October 6, supermarkets and hardware stores will not provide plastic bags after South Pasadena City Council’s ban on single-use plastic bags begins. In accordance with the statewide law that will ban plastic bags in grocery […]
Cross Country: JV runners seize opportunity to compete as varsity runners
By Jung Su Park Staff WriterSouth Pasadena’s junior varsity cross country teams competed against varsity runners from sixteen other high schools on Saturday from 9:15 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. in the 47th Kenny Staub/Barnes XC Invitational at Crescenta Valley Park. The boys’ and girls’ JV teams representing South Pasadena’s varsity placed fifth out of the sixteen […]
Girls’ Volleyball claims victory over La Salle
By Marion Wood Staff Writer Photos by Tucker Judkins With the help of the home court advantage, the South Pasadena High School girls’ varsity volleyball team defeated La Salle High School in three decisive sets on Friday night. The match started off well, with a strong Tiger lead throughout the first set. Outside hitter Rowan […]
Football conquers Normans 42-9 in fourth straight win
By Julian Prime Sports Editor Photos by Jenny Luo Under the bright lights of Beverly Hills High School, South Pasadena football proved their 3-1 record to be no fluke. Going into the game, the Tigers had won three straight games, and were hungry for a fourth. The Normans, on the other end of the field, […]
Golf impresses despite a split team
By Kevin Park Staff Writer The South Pasadena High School varsity girl’s golf team were very successful on both ends of today’s matches, placing fifth out of 25 schools in the Magnolia Park Optimist Club Invitational Tournament, as well as defeating Webb High School at Almansor Golf Course. During league play, the Tigers dominated over […]
Tennis suffers disappointing loss to San Marino
By Nick Michael Staff Writer The girls’ varsity tennis team endured a frustrating loss Thursday afternoon to rivals San Marino High School. The Tigers were able to win four doubles matches but only two singles, as they lost the overall match 6-12. “San Marino is a very formidable team,” senior captain Jennifer Wu said. “They […]
Volleyball dominates in league opener
By Marion Wood Staff Writer The South Pasadena High School girls’ volleyball team dominated this Thursday night against their rival, San Marino High School, in their first league game of the season. The Tigers won in four quick games, bringing their overall record to 4-2. The first game was a strong start for South Pas; […]
College Night provides information for applicants
By Karen Hsueh Copy Editor The annual Senior College Awareness Night hosted by the South Pasadena High School counseling department took place on Wednesday, October 1, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. The counselors offered resources and information to both parents and students about aspects of the college application process. Assistant principal Ms Ginger Merritt […]
Water Polo dropped by Santiago as rough preseason comes to a conclusion
By Faye Witherall & Olivia Nouriani Tiger Staff The varsity boys’ water polo team concluded their rugged preseason Tuesday with a 3-10 loss on the road against Santiago High School. The tough early season games, although disappointing, have prepared the squad for Rio Hondo play, which begins October 7 against Monrovia High School. “Our record […]
Golf continues undefeated streak with a win over Gabrielino High School
By Kevin Park Staff Writer The SPHS varsity girls’ golf team played a crucial league match on Tuesday against their number one rival, Gabrielino High School at Almansor park, edging out the Eagles, 201-221. This win extends their unbeaten record to 9-0, league record 4-0. Many of the upperclassmen led the team to reach their […]
Locker room theft raises security concerns
By Kyle Kan and Olivia Nouriani Tiger Staff Several cell phones and other electronic devices were stolen from the girls’ locker room during first period physical education classes on Monday, September 29. It is estimated that anywhere from four to seven cell phones and iPods are missing. Police reports have been filed and investigation is […]
Resident drives car into Bristol Farms
By Jenna Giulioni News Editor The front window of Bristol Farms was smashed on Monday, September 29, when a driver ran through it with her car. At about 4:00 p.m. South Pasadena Police and Fire Departments received a call to inspect the scene. Many startled customers fled the store. Witnesses say that the owner of […]
Tigers’ cross country executes a smooth start to the season
By Jung Su Park Staff Writer South Pasadena’s Cross Country teams tasted success in their first league meet at Lacy Park this Thursday as boys’ and girls’ varsity placed second behind San Marino and La Cañada, respectively. In addition, boys’ frosh and girls’ JV teams scored a commanding first place in running the three mile […]