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 […]
Track and field sends three athletes to CIF Masters Meet
Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer The track and field team performed exceptionally at the CIF-Southern Section D-III Finals on Saturday, May 11, sending three athletes to the CIF-SS Masters Meet. Senior Kai Dettman won the 800m race, junior Lucas Talin placed second in the pole vault, and junior Tianhao Wei placed third in the triple […]
Senior golfer Josh Ramos competes in CIF Sectionals
Photo by Richard GomezContributor Senior golfer Josh Ramos was eliminated from CIF competition at the CIF Sectionals Monday, May 6. He finished above the cutoff with 80 points on the River Ridge Course in Oxnard. Ramos enjoyed a fantastic season, leading the Tigers with a mere 34.3 stroke count per league match. This match marks […]
Track and field sends 14 athletes to CIF Finals
Photo by Sophie YeungStaff Photographer Several SPHS Track & Field athletes took the first step in the long, competitive process of qualifying for the CIF State championships with six individuals and two relay teams advancing to CIF Finals after their impressive performances at Prelims Saturday, May 4. After dominating the Rio Hondo League all year, […]
ASB announces 2019-2020 class officers
Photo by Adam Kwoh Freshman, sophomore, and junior classes gathered for the 2019-2020 ASB class elections assembly on Friday, May 3. Candidates for the class officer positions campaigned throughout the week before delivering final speeches to their student class. Winning candidates were announced in a ceremony on the Tiger Patio later that evening. This year’s […]
Joe Ortiz sworn in as South Pas police chief in public ceremony
The City of South Pasadena swore in Joe Ortiz as its new police chief during a public ceremony held in the City Council chambers Monday, Apr. 29. Ortiz will be replacing former South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) chief Art Miller, who left the force in August 2018. Ortiz delivered a brief message to attending citizens […]
Boy’s golf sends Josh Ramos to CIF Sectionals
Photo by Richard GomezContributor After advancing from Rio Hondo League Prelims on Tuesday, Apr. 30, senior Josh Ramos and freshman Ark Chang competed in League Finals on Wednesday, May 1. Ramos secured second place against the strongest golfers in Rio Hondo to advance towards CIF Sectionals with a strong score of 74 at finals and […]
Boys’ volleyball falls to Arcadia in first CIF game
Photo by Alicia AlderetePhotography Editor Boys’ volleyball was defeated by the Arcadia Apaches in their opening CIF match on Tuesday, Apr. 30. The entire Tiger roster performed valiantly in what was their best team performance yet, but ultimately fell in four sets to the visitors. The two teams had met twice prior to Tuesday night, […]
SPHS students win gold at SkillsUSA state competition
The South Pasadena SkillsUSA chapter took home four golds in the 52nd Annual State Leadership and Skill Conference Sunday, Apr. 28. Students competed in a variety of categories ranging from Carpentry to Computer Programming. Four students were also elected to hold office in SkillsUSA next year. Alex Ha will be a national delegate, Alex Mariano […]
Former SPHS student killed in Seattle crane collapse
Former South Pasadena resident Sarah Wong was among the four individuals who were killed when a construction crane in Seattle collapsed during disassembly Saturday, Apr. 27. Wong, a freshman at Seattle Pacific University (SPU), was identified as one of the victims on Sunday morning. Wong attended SPHS through her freshman year and graduated from Futures […]
Broadway’s original Elle Woods visits the SPHS cast of Legally Blonde
Photo by Alicia AlderetePhoto Editor Broadway performer Laura Bell Bundy offered the SPHS cast and crew of Legally Blonde: The Musical inspiration and advice ahead of their opening night Thursday, Apr. 24. Bundy, who originated the role of Elle Woods in the 2007 Broadway adaptation of the popular film, visited the cast during tech rehearsal. […]