Story by Clementine Evans Staff Writer SPHS Assistant Principal Janet Wichman sent out an email to SPHS students and families on Wednesday, June 29 announcing her retirement, ending her 35-year career. In the email, she states that she will continue to work as the principal for SPEF Summer School at SPHS until her last day, […]
Principal Janet Anderson retires after 21 years at SPHS
Story by Sofia AlvaAssociate News Editor Photo by Thomas FormanContributor SPHS Principal Janet Anderson announced her retirement, effective in August, in an email to students and parents on Sunday, May 23. Anderson’s retirement comes after 41 years in SPUSD and 21 years as SPHS principal, and she expressed her gratitude for the students and parents of […]
DeWolfe retires as City Manager, Fire Chief Riddle assumes interim position
Story by Eddie ZhouStaff Writer Photo by Katelyn HernandezStaff Photographer City Manager Stephanie DeWolfe retired from South Pasadena effective Saturday, Sept. 12. Fire Chief Paul Riddle has assumed the position of acting City Manager until the City Council appoints a permanent one. DeWolfe has been at the center of intense scrutiny over the management of the […]
Two SPHS teachers retire prior to the 2020-2021 school year
Story by Georgia Parsons Staff Writer Photo by Ella Jayasekera Photography Editor SPHS Principal Janet Anderson updated the community about the retirement of two teachers on Tuesday, Aug. 11, prior to the start of the 2020-2021 school year. Practical arts department chair Mike Hogan and physical education teacher Elinor Charlton have retired. Librarian Shelee Wilkerson will […]