Written by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor A quiz on the Tiger Guide, initially planned to be distributed to all fourth-period classes and counting toward a letter grade, has been replaced by a survey which will not affect a grade, meant only to aid understanding of the SPHS rules, requirements and tradition. SPHS Principal Janet […]
Co-written by Sammy Park Senior Staff Writer and Ben Clark Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photography Editor and Dillon Bullock Contributing Photographer Bright red Chevelles and custom hot-rods lined the streets of downtown South Pasadena for the annual Cruz’n for Roses Hot Rod & Classic Car show Sunday, September 17. People crowded the streets to see the hundreds […]
Story by Elizabeth Bock Staff Writer Photo by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer During her freshman year, junior Lindsey Calva starred in the SPHS production of Company as one of the only underclassmen in the cast, a huge achievement for her age. With years of singing and acting lessons under her belt, she found that the […]
Co-Written by Elizabeth Bock Staff Writer and Rachel Lu News Editor Photos by Helena Fu Staff Photographer Rows of bustling students filled the gym September 14 and 15 for SPHS’ annual Club Rush, garnering the attention of prospective members for the upcoming year. Well-established clubs such as TASSEL and SkillsUSA ended the two-day event with extensively filled […]
Story and Photo by Brandon Yung Online Managing Editor South Pasadena High School students will take a mandatory quiz reviewing the Tiger Guide— a document listing the school’s rules and guidelines— before the end of September. The quiz is set to be distributed to all period four classes and will count toward a student’s grade in […]
Written by Noah Parker and Preston Sharkey Staff Writers Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer South Pas varsity football continued their non-league dominance, beating the Riverside Prep Silver Knights by a score of 55-6. The Tigers advance to 3-1 on the season, with just one preseason game remaining. Riverside Prep, located outside of Victorville, made […]
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity tennis team extended its winning streak with a 11-7 home win against the Maranatha Minutemen on Friday, September 15. The team’s overall record sits at 5-0 with one game left in the preseason. The matchup featured a slightly modified lineup with sophomore Teryn Kum and freshmen […]
Written by Sofie Dreskin Staff Writer The South Pasadena City Council selected Stephanie DeWolfe in a unanimous decision posted Thursday, September 14. DeWolfe, working within city service for 30 years, has previously overseen planning and community affairs in Pasadena and West Hollywood. “I am excited to be part of team South Pasadena,” DeWolfe said in a […]
Photos by Richard Gomez Staff Photographer The girls’ varsity tennis team showcased a strong doubles performance in a 14-4 victory over the Marshall Fundamental Eagles on Thursday, September 14. The team’s overall record now stands at 4-0 with two games left in the preseason. The team experimented with a new lineup going into its game […]
Written by Alex Betts Staff Writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Despite enjoying success in the Marina-Corona tournament over the weekend, boys’ water polo was defeated 10-8 by Notre Dame on Wednesday, September 13. Notre Dame’s suffocating defense and ability to capitalize on turnovers was the main reason for its victory against the Tigers. […]
Photos by Helena Fu Staff photographer The girls’ varsity tennis team maintained its preseason winning streak, boasting a solid 14-4 victory against the Mark Keppel Aztecs on Tuesday, August 12. This win raises the team’s overall record to 3-0 with two matches left before league play begins. Junior Shannon Huang led the singles players, overpowering all three […]
Written by Sofie Dreskin Staff Writer Photos by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer Girls’ volleyball was defeated at La Salle in a three set sweep on Tuesday, September 12. The loss featured scores of 18-25, 21-25, and 22-25, subsequently bringing South Pas’ record to 2-2. The Tigers made several comebacks throughout the games but were unable […]
Written by Alex Betts Staff writer Photos by Thomas Forman Photo Editor Boys’ water polo continued their resurgence during the Marina-Corona tournament, bringing home a 3rd place medal in the sixteen-team competition on Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9. The impressive title portends success against league opponents for South Pas, which emerged victorious against […]
Tiger Staff Editorial Illustration by Elaine Yang Staff Illustrator We cannot ignore race in South Pasadena. To many of us, the discussion surrounding race has become redundant, especially in our ‘perfect’ community of tolerance. In fact, our community is quick to flaunt an unspoken badge of so-called ‘colorblindness,’ as if our pocket of society lives post-racially. […]
Written by Isabella Tsai Staff Writer Photo by Alicia Alderete Staff Photographer The City of South Pasadena promoted sustainable living Saturday, August 10 during the Clean Air Car Show and Green Living Expo. The car show begins National Drive Electric Week, a national event from September 9-17 that advocates for the use of plug-in vehicles. Attendees discussed […]
Story by Alex Betts Staff Writer Photos by Luke Quezada Staff Photographer Summer breaks have always allowed me to experience various cultures in other cities, ranging from bustling New York to the calming, tall redwoods of Yosemite. Despite my travels throughout America, I remained unfamiliar with the plethora of cultures within Los Angeles that provide […]
