Photo by Sophie Yeung Staff Photographer Girls’ volleyball defeated rival La Cañada in four sets at home on Thursday, September 13. The game comes as a bounce-back victory for the Tigers, who lost their league opener against Monrovia. The Tigers started off the first set neck and neck with the Spartans; however, South Pas quickly […]
Photo by Alicia Alderete Photo Editor The girls’ golf team decimated the Alhambra Moors by more than 130 strokes with a score of 224 on Thursday, September 13 at the Almansor Golf Course. The victory moves South Pasadena’s record to 2-0 in league play and 7-0 overall. Star freshman Lauren Calderon was inactive due to a […]
Photo by Andrés Oyaga Staff Photographer Students flocked to the SPHS main gym for the annual student-led Club Rush on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 11-12. Students explored the various booths while club members advertised their organizations. Many clubs created eye-catching display boards and posters while other clubs flourished flags and banners. This annual event allowed students […]
Photo by Jayden Eden Staff Photographer Girls’ volleyball lost in five sets in an away game against Monrovia High School on Tuesday, September 11. The game was a tough loss for the Tigers, who were playing in their first league match of the season against the Wildcats. The Tigers and the Wildcats started off the […]
The South Pasadena Police Department (SPPD) officially announced the launch of Project Lifesaver — an electronic wristband tracking system for those with Alzheimer’s, dementia and autism — Wednesday, September 5. The project is an extension of the “Bringing Our Loved Ones Home” initiative, which seeks to prevent and respond to cases of wandering mentally impaired […]
Photo by Andres Oyaga Staff Photographer Varsity boys’ water polo prevailed in their first home game of the season against Hoover on September 11 with a narrow 13-11 final score. The fierce and strenuous battle lead to a scoreboard lit with close numbers, but it was the Tigers who acquired victory with their strong offensive […]
Photo by Andres Oyaga Staff Photographer The varsity girls’ tennis team secured an easy victory over Westridge on Tuesday, September 11, defeating the Tigers by a score of 14-4. With the win, the team maintains their undefeated preseason record of 6-0-1. The girls’ singles team stumbled slightly in their victory over Westridge, dropping the only […]
Photo by Alicia Alderete Photo Editor The girls’ golf team emerged victorious in their season opener against league rival La Cañada on Tuesday, September 11, prevailing by a score of 205-253. Solid play from each player allowed the Tigers to coast to a sixth consecutive win, remaining undefeated on the year. Star freshman Lauren Calderon played […]
Story by Matthew Tsai Staff Writer A typical family can spend up to $500 a week for a sports camp; with California’s poverty rate at 20%, few parents are able to fork over the money for their children to participate in the activities they love. Four juniors, Preston Sharkey, Evan Kowal, Tianhao Wei, and David Newhall, […]
Photo by Andrés Oyaga Staff Photographer SPHS opened its gates to parents on the annual Back to School Night on Thursday, September 6. This night gave parents the opportunity to familiarize themselves with their students’ schedules and teachers. The evening kicked off with its traditional convocation in the SPHS auditorium. Principal Janet Anderson welcomed parents […]
Photos by Oscar Walsh Staff Photographer The injury-plagued football team struggled once again on the road, falling 52-7 against the Arroyo Knights on Friday, September 7. The Tiger defense was unable to stop the Knights’ dangerous attack, conceding multiple big plays to their mobile quarterback. Their lack of pressure on the defensive end, coupled with […]
Photo by Alicia Alderete Photo Editor The girls’ golf team finished their preseason with another dominant victory on Thursday, September 6, defeating Crescenta Valley 199-298. The Tigers completed their exhibition matches with a five game winning streak. Freshmen Lauren Calderon and Maya Turun continued their amazing run of play, with scores of 35 and 37, respectively. […]
Photo by Tony Chen Staff Photographer Girl’s volleyball was defeated at home by La Salle High School in four sets on Thursday, September 6. The Tigers, who were defeated two sets to none in their earlier matchup against the Lancers in a preseason tournament, were ardent for revenge in front of the home crowd, but […]
Photo by Adam Kwoh Staff Writer Friends of Vanessa Marquez, the ER actress who lost her life after an officer-involved shooting, gathered to honor her name in a vigil Wednesday, September 5, a week after her passing. Loving messages and flowers were placed next to a palm tree in front of Marquez’s Fremont home during […]
Photo by Alicia Alderete Photo Editor The girls’ golf team extended their preseason winning streak to four games on Tuesday, September 4, defeating Webb High School 207-261. Despite having only five of the eleven players active, the Tigers easily cruised to a victory. Freshman Maya Turun continued her outstanding preseason with 36 strokes, leading the team […]
Written by Dominic Marziali Staff Writer Photos by Tony Chen Staff Photographer South Pas has more than its fair share of festivals. The Eclectic Music Festival, Summer Arts Crawl, and Festival of Balloons are just a few that occur within the 3.1 square miles of our small town, highlighting the abundance of local artistic and musical talent. […]
