SOUTH PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL 1401 FREMONT AVE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030
VOLUME 104 ISSUE 8 MAY 30, 2018
SENIORS decorate the Tiger Patio with their college choices
LOOKING BACK ON THE YEAR AUGUST: School starts under an eclipse As the once-in-a-century total solar eclipse traversed the continental United States on August 21, SPHS students took a break from classes to gaze indirectly at the crescent-shaped sun. Although South Pasadena was not located within the total eclipse path, students took advantage of the partial eclipse visible from school. Physics teacher Mr. Dean Papadakis offered telescopes, viewing glasses, and pinhole projectors to help students see the astronomical wonder for themselves.
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JANUARY: Virtual Business excels at state competition in Bakersfield The SPHS Virtual Business teams excelled at the California State Virtual Business Competition in Bakersfield on January 17-18. Bloc, the varsity business plan team, was awarded second place, while Journey, the junior varsity group, garnered fifth place. Both teams qualified to compete at the national competition in New York City last April, where they both finished in the top 16 teams in the nation.
MARCH: Nationwide walkouts come to SP The February 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida prompted a nationwide school walkout on March 14 in support of gun control legislation. After weeks of organization, over 500 SPHS students gathered to rally outside of the campus for 17 minutes in memory of the 17 students and teachers killed in Parkland. Students then marched north on Fremont Avenue while chanting and carrying signs.
OCTOBER: Color Day excites campus Black and orange overflowed SPHS campus on October 6 as students and staff celebrated the 79th annual Color Day. The day began with a costume contest, featuring creations such a pair of fidget spinners, Neighborhoods of Los Angeles, and a group of principal Janet Andersons. In the packed gym, students were greeted with entertaining skits and performances, and later introduced to the Homecoming court nominees.
NOVEMBER: Homecoming brings school festivities Homecoming in South Pas is a triple threat: a clubcentered picnic, a football game, and a dance into the night. Diamond Avenue was closed to make way for clubs and musicians to entertain students before the Tiger football team faced San Marino. Senior Riley Segal was crowned “Royal Tiger” at halftime before students took the dance floor at “Nightmare on Diamond Street.”
THE QUIZLET ERA
Online Managing Editor Brandon Yung explores sharing knowledge in the digital age, and why cheating no longer means compromising integrity. Page 6
IN THE NEWS
MAY: Prom delights at the Gene Autry Months of anticipation and preparation for Prom culminated at the Gene Autry Museum of the American West on May 12, with the dance titled “Night at the Museum.” Although unfamiliar to some students, the venue proved to be a success, with a large dance floor and open exhibits. Other activities included two photo booths, a caricature station, Jenga, and Guitar Hero. Near the end of the dance, senior Reno Goudeau and junior Sage Pierone were crowned as Prom Kings, while senior Victoria Venardi and junior Rachel Lu were the winners for Prom Queen.
CLASS OF 2018
BADMINTON
Read Tiger’s annual post-graduation spread for the Class of 2018, featuring colleges, destinations, and future plans. Page 10
Despite finishing third in the Almont league, badminton upset a number of highly ranked schools to win its first CIF southern section title. Page 16
In the Farewell Assembly today, SPHS students said their goodbyes to the Class of 2018.
The Last Chance Dance will cap off the 2017-2018 school year this Friday, June 1.
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Congresswoman Judy Chu will be speaking at Baccalaureate on Sunday, June 3.