Photo by Matt Scholtz Photography Editor The track and field teams have entered their 2017 season with a depleted staff, forcing a slashed roster on both the varsity and frosh-soph levels. Many of the budget cuts have come as a result of a new state budget proposal, which has restricted the adult leadership surrounding the […]
Photo by Thomas Forman SPHS has advanced in the process of assessment for the Gold Ribbon award, putting the school closer to receiving the state-recognized accolade. The California Gold Ribbon Schools Program visited SPHS Tuesday afternoon to determine whether SPHS’ award finalist status could be recommended to state superintendent Tom Torlakson as a Gold Ribbon […]
Photos by Thomas Forman Assoc. Photography Editor Varsity baseball opened Rio Hondo League with a frustrating 5-2 loss to school rival La Cañada last Wednesday, March 22 at home. Although the Tigers displayed a strong presence in the beginning innings, mental mistakes and poor play on defense led to the team’s downfall. Senior Kevin Park […]
Photos by Luke Quezada Citizens participated in a public hearing regarding the South Pasadena Middle School’s old gymnasium complex at the SPUSD school board meeting on Tuesday, March 15. The school board has previously discussed the possibility for refurbishing or rebuilding the gymnasium. Individuals from SVA architecture group also held a presentation detailing the proposed […]
Photos by Hana Tyszka Boys’ varsity volleyball cruised to its fourth win of the season against the La Salle Lancers on Thursday, March 16. The three set win preserved South Pas’ perfect record while allowing the team to further strengthen its presence up front. The home victory included three dominants wins, with scores of 25-16, […]
Photo by Kevin Huang Staff Photographer SPHS invited incoming freshman back to the high school for the second part of 8th Grade Night on Wednesday, March 15. While the first part of the two-night event focused more on acquainting the students and their families to the SPHS campus and classes, this night emphasized class programming. […]
Boys’ golf seized a third win in its fifth preseason match against La Salle, on Thursday, March 16. The team concluded the match with a score of 205-209 on the Almansor Golf Course. Sophomore Josh Ramos led the team with 36, within the range of his usual stroke count. Senior Matthew Wright came in second […]
Photos by Thomas Forman Assoc. Photography Editor Varsity baseball dropped its eighth and final game of the preseason in a disappointing 4-2 loss to Rosemead High School, last Friday, March 17 on the Panthers’ field. With the loss, the team heads into league with a 5-3-1 overall record. South Pasadena started off the match with […]
Photos by Thomas Forman Assoc. Photography Editor Despite a much stronger home game performance, the girls’ varsity softball team fell to the Alhambra Moors by a score of 15-6 on Thursday, March 16. The game fared much better for the Tigers as they brought a new energy to the field, contrasting their previous two mercies […]
Photo by Tucker Judkins Online Managing Editor All-Rio Hondo League accolades were awarded to 31 total student-athletes from South Pasadena High School for winter sports season this year. Athletes from boys’ and girls’ basketball and soccer, as well as girls’ water polo received these honors. Boys’ Basketball Senior Lucas Fox: Second Team Senior Matt Scholtz: […]
Photo by Hana Tyszka Varsity baseball chalked up its fifth overall win in a 16-1 rout over the Gabrielino Eagles on Wednesday, March 15. The Tigers displayed better batting and defense throughout the game which ended in a mercy for the home field Eagles in the fifth inning. Early on, South Pas got to a […]
Photos by Matthew Scholtz Photography Editor On Tuesday, March 14, the swim team defeated Herbert Hoover High School at home. The Tigers quickly regained their composure after last week’s loss, with the boys’ varsity team scoring 100 points to Hoover’s 70 and the girls’ varsity team scoring 122 to Hoover’s 62. The most exciting race […]
Boys’ varsity golf clinched a victory against Bishop Amat High School on Tuesday, March 14. South Pasadena concluded the match with a score of 205-217 on the Almansor Golf Course. Sophomore Giuliano Fusco made his debut, leading the team with an exceptional score of 34. Team members, sophomore Josh Ramos and senior Matthew Wright both […]
Photo by Luke Quezada Assoc. Photo Editor The term “Oreo” means something completely different to sophomore Sage Pierone. The black and Italian sophomore has seen a very different side of race in South Pasadena. “I often faced ridicule on my race, being called an Oreo and told that I am not black because my skin is […]
