Story by Lilian ZhuStaff Writer Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer The SPHS athletics department hired Ernest Baskerville as next year’s SPHS boys’ basketball coach Friday, June 28. This year will begin another new era for the program, with its fourth head coach in seven years. Previously at Providence and La Salle, Baskerville most recently coached […]
City council reviews plans to revitalize SPUSD district office and downtown area
Story by Cloe MaurerStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer South Pasadena City Manager Stephanie DeWolfe and SPUSD Superintendent Geoff Yantz presented a plan to revitalize the SPUSD District Office and Mission District Wednesday, June 19. The district office’s proposed revitalization is a collaborative effort between the city and the school district who hope to develop both […]
South Pasadena city council passes $28.3 million 2019-2020 general fund budget
Story by Amber Chen Staff Writer Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer The South Pasadena City Council unanimously passed the General Fund Budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year and the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2020 through 2024 Wednesday, June 5. The General Fund approval of $28.3 million came after months of discussion and public meetings. […]
Class of 2019 celebrates the “end of an era” at graduation ceremony
Photos by Oscar WalshPhoto Editor The Class of 2019 celebrated the culmination of their four years at SPHS during the graduation ceremony Wednesday, June 5. The seniors united on the field for the last time before heading into their post-high school lives. Seniors Amalia Navarro and Andrew Escajeda opened the evening with a flute rendition of […]
Tiger talks with new athletic director Anthony Chan
Photo by Oscar WalshPhotography Associate SPUSD announced on May 15 that Mathematics teacher Mr. Anthony Chan will take the athletic director position for the 2019-2020 year. Mr. Gregorio Luna will not return for a sixth year as athletic director and Chan will face many early challenges, such as coordinating games amidst the construction of the […]
SPHS says goodbye to seniors at Farewell Assembly
Photo by Oscar Walsh and Sophie YeungStaff Photographer South Pasadena High School students and staff convened in the gym to celebrate the conclusion of the school year with the 2018-2019 Farewell Assembly on Thursday, May 30. Commissioner of Assemblies senior Flannery Clark began the assembly with a hearty welcome to the student body before the […]
Senior Awards Night 2019 – ongoing live coverage
The SPHS faculty and student body commemorated multiple graduating seniors for their accomplishments during their high school career on Senior Awards Night Wednesday, May 29. Dickson Family Award for the Arts: David Pérez Espinosa David N. Dickson Showcase Athlete of the Year: Kai Dettman David N. Dickson Athletic Heritage Scholarship: Uma Hornish SPHS Alumni Association […]
Junior Tianhao Wei wins bronze at CIF State Finals
Junior triple jumper Tianhao (TH) Wei earned a bronze finish at the CIF State Finals on Saturday, May 25. Wei achieved his personal record with a 48’0.25” triple jump, improving upon last year’s 47’06” feat. “This was my roughest season yet, but I’m happy with how I dealt with it,” Wei said. “Ending the season […]
Rapper “Dayway” brings live rap performance to SPHS Coachella Day
Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer SPHS hosted local rapper Day Wil, better known by his stage name “Dayway,” for a live rap performance Friday, May 24. Dayway performed alongside guest artist “TreCinco” on the Tiger Patio, inviting students to dance in the spirit of Coachella Day. The spirit day was organized by Commissioner of Activities […]
Track and field qualifies two athletes for State Prelims
Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer The SPHS track and field shined amongst the best competition at the CIF-SS Masters meet on Saturday, May 18. Juniors triple jumper Tianhao Wei and pole vaulter Lucas Talin both qualified for the CIF State Prelims. Wei, who placed fifth at the CIF State meet as a sophomore, earned an […]
626 Golden Streets brings together bikers and runners for open street event
Photo by Jayden EdenStaff Photographer The Active San Gabriel Valley opened the roads of South Pasadena, Alhambra, and San Gabriel Sunday, May 19 as part of the 626 Golden Streets event. Over 20,000 people of all ages biked, walked, ran, and skated along a five-mile route through all three cities from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The […]
Computer science teacher Garrett Shorr receives distinguished Hartsough Award
Photos by Isaac Marziali and Jayden Eden SPHS computer science teacher Mr. Garrett Shorr was honored with the prestigious Hartsough Award, at the annual Hartsough assembly on Friday, May 17. ASB organized the assembly to commemorate notable teachers at SPHS for their contributions. Shorr was commended for his dedication to his computer science class, but […]
PTSA honors staff and student service at luncheon
Photos by Alicia AlderetePhoto Editor The PTSA honored students, staff and community members at the annual Honorary Service Award Luncheon Tuesday, May 14. Honorees were treated to a lunch buffet in the SPHS main gym while hearing speeches recognizing their contributions to the school district. PTSA Executive Vice President Christina Holmes presided over the festivities, […]
Tiger Voice discusses student mental health in second meeting
Tiger Voice representatives voiced their opinions regarding student mental health Friday, May 10. Representatives voted on possible solutions that aimed to improve mental health on campus, including new teacher protocols and stress relieving activities. Commissioner General Lauren Kafkaloff introduced the issue of mental health and five possible solutions to promote a healthy environment on campus. […]
2019 Prom holds “Great Gatsby” themed night at the Majestic Downtown
Photos by Oscar WalshPhoto Associate Students gathered at the Majestic Downtown Saturday, May 11 for the long-awaited 2019 “Great Gatsby” Prom. The location hosted a night of live music and dancing before crowning the junior and senior prom courts. The prom’s choice location of the Majestic Downtown was inspired by Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, […]
Varsity girls’ soccer coach relieved of duties after three winning seasons
Varsity girls’ soccer coach Victoria Lathrop announced she will not be renewed for the 2019-2020 school year on Monday, May 13. In an email to the soccer program, she thanked parents and athletes for their continued support. Neither the SPHS administration or Lathrop provided a reason for the decision. “As of today, I will not […]