Photos by Tony ChenStaff Photographer The SPHS bands and orchestra brought holiday cheer to the streets of South Pasadena with Christmas carols, Saturday, Dec. 15. Over 100 students performed at 12 local shops and restaurants, including Canoe House, Dinosaur Farm, and Hi-Life. “It was a great time. We got to brighten up the days of […]
Boys’ soccer defeats Basset in an impressive performance
Photos by Tony ChenStaff Photographer Boys’ soccer triumphed against Bassett at home with a score of 3-0 on Monday, December 17. The Tigers remain undefeated on their home turf with a 5-0 record in 2018. The South Pas team kicked off the first half with dominant offensive pressure that gave it early ball control. Within […]
Boys’ soccer salvages 1-1 tie with late goal against Schurr
Photos by Andres OyagaStaff Photographer Boys’ soccer managed to secure a 1-1 tie on Thursday, December 13 on the road against Schurr. The Tigers’ dominant performance in the second half compensated for a slow start and kept the team from its first preseason loss. The Tigers struggled to maintain consistent ball control in the first half. […]
SPHS and SPMS choirs unite and display vocal range in winter concert
Story by Luyang ZhangStaff Writer After a full semester of practice, the South Pasadena Middle and High school choirs showcased their vocal talent at a combined winter concert on December 12th in the South Pasadena Middle School auditorium. Throughout the program, the middle and high school groups performed songs of a wide range of genres, […]
Santa should have no place in public education
Illustration by David SohnStaff Illustrator Throughout elementary school, I distinctly remember participating in a fair share of Christmas-themed school activities. From writing wish lists for Santa to reading books centered around the North Pole, my small Pennsylvania elementary school heavily integrated Christmas celebration into its curriculum. I am only half Jewish and do culturally celebrate Christmas, […]
SPHS music program brings holiday cheer in annual Winter Concert
Photo by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer The SPHS orchestra and bands ushered in the holidays with the annual Winter Concert Thursday, Dec. 13. Friends and family gathered in the auditorium to enjoy a wide variety of compositions, ranging from upbeat jazz performances to grand overtures. The concert band opened the evening with the overture “Festivo,” a piece […]
Girls’ soccer shuts down Schurr
Photo by Tony ChenStaff Photographer The girls’ varsity soccer team seized victory against the Schurr Spartans 2-0 in a home game on Thursday, December 13. The Spartans gave an aggressive push against the Tigers’ collaborative lineup, but they nevertheless were outmatched. Regardless of South Pas’ dominance throughout the game, the Spartans combative nature pushed the […]
ASB tries quirky new take on annual Winter Assembly
Photos by Tony Chen and Oscar Walsh Staff Photographers SPHS closed out 2018 with its annual Winter Assembly Friday, Dec.14. This year, Commissioner of Assemblies Flannery Clark took a new approach to the assembly, trading in the traditional assembly format — musical performances sandwiched between video sketches — for new acts to entertain the crowd. The […]
Owner and store employees fend off attempted knife-point robbery at Vana Watch and Jewelry
Photo courtesy of the South Pasadena Police Department The South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) is searching for two individuals involved in an attempted stabbing and robbery at Vana Watch and Jewelry Friday morning, Dec. 14. The suspects entered the building at 10:54 a.m. and pretended to browse the store’s wares for about five minutes before one […]
SPUSD remembers Cathy Erskine
Photo courtesy of SPUSD SPUSD personnel technician Cathy Erskine has passed away at the age of 59 on Friday, Nov. 30, after an almost two-year battle with cancer. Erskine’s work as a personnel technician involved the management and recruitment of SPUSD staff. She also oversaw student discipline, dual-residency, and district families in transition. Her position […]
SPHS dance students explore the power of harmony in annual Winter Concert
Story by Aanji Sin Staff Writer Photo by Tony Chen Staff Photographer The SPHS Dance Program held the opening night of their annual Winter Concert on Thursday, December 6, and Friday, December 7, in the SPHS auditorium. The event featured Dance II and III as well as members of Color Guard. Directed by dance teacher Courtney Cheyne, […]
Girls’ soccer pulls ahead late for preseason victory
Photo by Tony ChenStaff Photographer The girls’ varsity soccer team’s offensive persistence led to a 1-0 road victory against the Chino Cowboys on Tuesday, December 11. Propelled by their triumphs in Saturday’s Newport Harbor Tournament, the Tigers pushed aggressively against the seemingly impenetrable Cowboy defense, eventually managing to score in the final quarter. The win […]
Girls’ water polo falls short against talented Notre Dame
Story by Kimberly Hsueh and Madeleine YooStaff Writers Photo by Oscar WalshStaff Photographer The SPHS girls’ varsity water polo team was trounced by the fierce Notre Dame Knights on Tuesday, December 11 by a score of 12-7. Although the Tigers were unable to gain an early lead in the opening sprint, they were unfazed, displaying a […]
Peer Mediators expand Wellness Week with new lunchtime activities
Photo by Andrés OyagaStaff Photographer The Peer Mediators held their third annual Wellness Week, which featured a series of lunchtime activities that encouraged students to develop healthier mindsets regarding what they define as educational success, in the week of Dec. 3-7. The Peer Mediators offered two activities during lunch each day, rather than one as […]
South Pas residents call for increased pedestrian safety policies after father and son are clipped while walking to school
Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer South Pasadena parents and students gathered to voice their concerns about traffic and public safety at the city council meeting Wednesday, Dec. 5, calling for the increase of crossing guards on multiple school intersections. The push to prioritize student and driver safety came after the near serious injury of an […]
Girls’ water polo splits four games at preseason tournament
Photo by Oscar Walsh Staff Photographer Following a successful 2-0 start to the season, the SPHS girls’ water polo team traveled to battle against strong opponents in the Villa Park Classic Tournament. The tournament, which was forced back to Friday and Saturday due to rain, gave the team an opportunity to challenge themselves early in […]