Photos by Madeline Madrigal & Zoe Chen Staff Photographers
SPHS heads to state after regional Science Olympiad competition
The SPHS Science Olympiad team participated in the Rio Hondo College Science Olympiad Regional Competition on Saturday, Mar. 1, earning third and fourth place overall and securing a place in the state competition.
SPHS Speech and Debate competes in Debate State Qualifiers
SPHS’s participation in the Debate State Qualifiers tournament concluded with nine finalists and three state qualifiers.
Spaghetti Dinner Night showcases school talent and provides food
The annual Spaghetti Dinner Night, hosted by the SPHS music program, served guests a variety of food and drinks and offered live music and Winter Guard performances.
Badminton slides past Redlands 12-9 in home opener
Badminton took on Redlands, a high school almost an hour east of South Pasadena, in their first home game of the season.
Baseball holds off St. Margaret’s in 8-6 win at Angel Stadium
The Tigers won the opportunity through a lottery hosted by Halo Classic, which grants Southern California high school baseball teams an opportunity to play a regular season game at Angel Stadium. To commemorate the event, the team chose to have an all-senior pitching line up.
Photo gallery: Boys’ volleyball falls to Flintridge Prep 3-1
Boys’ volleyball lost to Flintridge Prep on Friday, March 7. The Tigers will next face St. Francis at home on Tuesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Sports summary: March 1–8
Baseball played in the Halo Classic at Angel Stadium and won 8-6. Volleyball slid past Bellflower in the fifth set, while tennis bested St. Francis 15-3. See the full summary here.
Boys’ volleyball narrowly overcomes Bellflower in five-set preseason match
The Tigers defended an early lead against the Bellflower Buccaneers, nearly losing it all but regaining their composure to win the final set of the explosive game.
Victory slips through baseball’s fingers in 9-6 loss against El Rancho
South Pasadena started their game strong on Tuesday, March 4, but El Rancho overtook the team in the seventh inning, resulting in a loss.
ASB hosts second blood drive of the school year
ASB organized a blood drive with the Huntington Hospital, allowing SPHS students to donate blood on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Track and Field shines at Rio Hondo/Pacific League Challenge
The SPHS varsity track and field team put on an impressive display at the Rio Hondo/Pacific League Challenge on Saturday, March 1. Competing against several other schools, the team showcased their speed, endurance, and strength across numerous events.
Sports summary: February 22–28
Track and Field competes in Crescenta Valley Distance Invite
Multiple Tiger athletes finished top 10 at the distance-only meet.
SPUSD school board holds study session for superintendent search
Education Support Services (ESS) aided SPUSD in their search for a new superintendent on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
The Pasadena Convention Center’s role in the early days of the fire
At the beginning of January, many residents took shelter in the Pasadena Convention Center due to the L.A. fires.