An Active EF Life by Anna Helgesen
By Queenie Wang , April 14, 2026
For Anna Helgesen, being active isn't something she schedules;, it's just part of who she is. A 12th- grader Norwegian who joined...
Four pm on a Wednesday, 30 degrees outside, people inside their homes eating ice cream, and EF students? Well, playing tennis, of course. EF Academy offers a tennis club, where students can learn, practice,...
When it comes to ice hockey EF Academy Pasadena can be proud about one very talented student and player: Adele Johnson.
Ice hockey is a game where two teams compete against each other on ice. Its main...
In a city overflowing with tacos, one stands out from the rest. Operating out of a Pasadena auto shop, only takes cash, and has been consistently the local best for almost 50 years, Los California Tacos.
Every...
Everyone always dreams of being the best at something they love. Whether it's a sport that they like or a hobby they love. While sports icons like LeBron James, Michael Phelps and Steph Curry inspired...
Dan Denoncourt, EF’s Director of Operations, is more than just a dedicated leader at our school, he’s also a dedicated athlete..This athlete is passionate about strength training and Spartan races....
This year at EF brought a new elective class, Woodcraft, taught by Carl Jonhson. Johnson started the class for the 2025-2026 school year simply because he was asked to. As an enthusiast of carpentry, he...
Nestled in the small, charming town of Sierra Madre sits Fables and Fancies, a bookstore that feels more like a cozy escape than a shop. The warm light, the scent of paper, and the friendly chatter make...
At EF Academy, a group of students in the Innovation and Impact class is transforming creativity into social action by creating handmade ceramic bowls and hosting a community dinner event to raise awareness...
For many student-athletes, success is measured by wins and losses. But for Joyce Wu, a high school tennis player, the journey is more about growth, resilience, and learning how to stay calm under pressure.
Before...
Located in downtown Pasadena, Tail Town Cats is more than just a cat shelter. It's a unique space where cats and people can interact. The cats aren't caged, but roam freely, and customers can interact...
There are still so many things in the world that science cannot explain, leaving a sense of wonder and mystery, and leading us to be curious about how some things work. One of them includes how weirdly...
