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WEBThe Tiger photog’s favorite photos from the month of July. A personal memoir about death and its pitfalls and privileges. 315 SPHS seniors celebrated the end of their high school journey at graduation on Wednesday, June 5. ASB held its final assembly of the 2024–25 school year, where SPHS celebrated retirements, passed on ASB roles, and ...
Kelly Wu: Figure skating with fearlessness - tigernewspaper.com
WEBFeb 13, 2021 · It wasn’t until a couple hours later when Wu saw a deep, bloody cut on her bottom. She was quickly rushed into emergency surgery, but never once was Wu fazed. Only a few months later, Wu was back at the site of her dangerous injury — the ice rink — and she continued figure skating like she never fell. Born on ice, Wu started skating at 3 ...
Senior Awards Night virtually celebrates senior achievements
WEBMay 25, 2021 · Story by Kahlen Miao and Adam Kwoh Staff Writer and Copy Editor. Photo by Sarah Lee Associate Photo Editor. SPHS streamed its annual Senior Awards Night on the ASB YouTube channel, on Tuesday, May 25.Seniors received various awards and scholarships by local organizations and SPHS faculty throughout the night, honoring extraordinary academic and community achievements.
Cost and competition curtail youth sports participation
WEBFeb 24, 2022 · The cost totals $310 at minimum, while the purchase of quality equipment will take $670 out of parents’ pockets. Conversely, in basketball, where minimal equipment is needed, the decline has not been significant: 2 percent decrease over the past decade. This suggests the financial aspect of youth sports is the driving force in kids playing less.
Tiktok culture fuels toxic mindsets - Tiger Newspaper
WEBSep 30, 2021 · Tiktok culture is incredibly toxic and has undeniably negative effects on young users. Tiktok is deeply hypocritical. The founders pride themselves on the fact that the platform gives a basis for self-expression and individualism, yet the guidelines that moderators follow stifle the content of “ugly” people in “ugly” environments.
SPHS hosts 76th annual Pasadena Games - Tiger Newspaper
WEBMar 28, 2022 · South Pasadena track hosted the 76th Pasadena Games on Friday, March 26th, putting on a successful meet for the 35 schools that competed. Among the attendees was Rio Hondo league rivals La Cañada and Monrovia, while nearby Southern California schools St. Francis and Maranatha were also in attendance. Sports powerhouses Harvard-Westlake and ...
Volleyball - tigernewspaper.com
WEBGirls volleyball sweeps La Cañada, taking down the Spartans for the first time in five years. Co-Captain Helena Foord (21) prepares to return a Spartan hit. Girls volleyball dominates against Buckley in last home game of the season. A victory against the Buckley Griffins in the Tigers’ last home game capped off a winning season.
Victoria Tskvitichvili: thriving with independence
WEBStaff Photographer. Senior Victoria Tskvitichvili stood on the golf course, tightly gripping her club, observing the fairway ahead of her. In this moment, a sense of calm washed over her. To Tskvitichvili, playing golf is exhilarating, yet unhurried; immersed into the game and without worry, and she was ready to take on the challenge ahead of her.
An SPHS family: the Wielengas - Tiger Newspaper
WEBDon, Jacob, and Pieter Wielenga are each notable figures around the SPHS campus. Mr. Don Wielenga is the AP Environmental Science teacher, faculty advisor of numerous clubs around campus, and organizer of the annual senior Yosemite trip. Jacob is a senior runner on the Cross Country team and President of the Dungeons and Dragons Club on campus.
Native American Heritage Month: Recognizing the Tongva - Tiger …
WEBNov 20, 2020 · Native American Heritage Month is celebrated throughout November to acknowledge the contributions, culture, and history of Native American people. Tiger interviewed two members of the local San Gabriel Valley Tongva tribe to better understand what they want from non-Native American people: recognition, education, and respect.