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Arcadia resident Anthony J. Andreoli, professor emeritus of bio- chemistry at Cal State Los Angeles, had been selected as one of two recipients of the American Advancement of Science 1992 Mentor Award. This is the first time this award has been given.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper89
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 28, 1992
Pages
p. A-4 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 28, 1992
Pages
p. A-4 photo
Subjects
Andreoli, Anthony J.
Item ID
89AN
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Arcadia resident and LAUSD educator Jenny Lu writes book encouraging girls to enter STEM fields. Her book is titled Emma Ren: Robot Engineer and is aimed at children ages 4-8.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 25, 2021
Pages
p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 25, 2021
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Arcadia Authors
Arcadia residents
Lu, Jenny
Teachers
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First Avenue Junior High was one of 3 area schools to receive the state Dept. of Education's Distinguished High School and Middle School Awards. Arcadia's Foothill Jr. High received the award in 1988. The other winners included San Marino High School and the L. A. County High School for the Arts at Cal State Los Angeles.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3128
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 22, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 22, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - First Avenue Junior High School
Item ID
3045AN
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The Foothill Middle School "Project Adventure" program has received the highly respected Golden Bell Award from the California School Boards Association. The award program recognizes innovative programs throughout the state.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26711
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 11, 1999
Pages
p.1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 11, 1999
Pages
p.1
Subjects
Schools - Foothills Middle School
Item ID
26913AN
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New app Sound Mind provides music and visual therapy with a focus on meditation and mental health. A veteran Brian Femminella and an Arcadia resident Travis Chen created the app.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36102
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 11, 2021
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 11, 2021
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Apps
Arcadia residents
Chen, Travis
Femminella, Brian
Mental health
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Technology
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Sandi McQuilkin, a volunteer at Holly Avenue Elementary School, has received the Golden Apple Award for her service to the community. The award, given for outstanding community leadership, is sponsored by the Northwest San Gabriel Valley Administrators Association.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 6, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 6, 1990
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
McQuilkin, Sandi
Item ID
1967AN
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University of Southern California (USC) student Xiaoke Ying, a sophomore from Arcadia, will compete in the television game show Jeopardy! College Championship on April 6, 2020 for a $100,000 grand prize.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 6, 2020
Pages
p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 6, 2020
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Arcadia residents
Television shows
Trivia
Ying, Xiaoke
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Arcadia Unified School District earns California Pivotal Practice (CAPP) award from the state. It recognizes a school and/or school district for taking an innovative, proactive approach to reimagining teaching, learning, and important school services during the pandemic, where California schools saw State-mandated distance learning for the 2020-2021 school year. Arcadia Unified School District and Holly Avenue Elementary received CAPP honors.

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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
June 4, 2022
Pages
p. B5
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Mountain Views News
Date
June 4, 2022
Pages
p. B5
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Awards, honors, recognitions
California Pivotal Practice (CAPP)
Chavez, Leigh
Vannasdall, David
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Arcadia resident Walter Besocke is the third son in his family to earn the Eagle Scout Award.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper601
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1991
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1991
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Besocke, Walter
Item ID
601AN
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Arcadia resident Peter H. Ulrich was presented with the Distinguished Service Award by the California Mortgage Bankers Association.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10078
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
June 12, 1997
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p.
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Sierra Madre News
Date
June 12, 1997
Pages
p.
Subjects
Ulrich, Peter
Item ID
10032AN
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Arcadia resident Christine Simmons, a senior at Arroyo High School, represented the school at Girls' State this summer.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3320
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 12, 1991 photo
Pages
p. A-3
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 12, 1991 photo
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Simmons, Christine
Item ID
3218AN
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The newly formed Cal Phil Orchestra is performing at the Arboretum with many Arcadia residents attending.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25836
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 3, 1997
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 3, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
California Philharmonic Orchestra
Arboretum
Item ID
26036AN
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Arcadia resident Thomas McKernan Jr., president and CEO of the Automobile Club of Southern California, has been awarded the 1995 Drucker Center Alumni Award for Outstanding Executive Achievement.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper5549
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
October 26, 1995
Pages
p. 10
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Sierra Madre News
Date
October 26, 1995
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
McKernan, Thomas Jr.
Item ID
5404AN
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James R. Orswell of Arcadia, recently received the Eagle Scout Award.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 3, 1992
Pages
p. A-6 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 3, 1992
Pages
p. A-6 photo
Subjects
Orswell, James R.
Item ID
67AN
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WeChat ban may jolt lives of many. Chinese-Americans use apps for communication, delivery services, payments, appointments, news. In an executive order last week, President Donald Trump announced a ban on Chinese social media apps Tik Tok and WeChat. WeChat is heavily used by Chinese in Arcadia, Alhambra, San Gabriel. WeChat is an unofficial channel of the City of Arcadia. WeChat is the backbone of Chinese social organizing, from business to political movements.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 11, 2020
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 11, 2020
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Arcadia residents
Chinese-Americans
Communications
Fan, Ashley
Liu, Fenglan
Social media apps
Tik Tok
WeChat
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Arcadia resident Donna McCreadie and her two sons Matthew and Mitchell Miller all received university degrees this year, within a span of a few weeks. Photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4618
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 15, 1995
Pages
p. 1 Hometown
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 15, 1995
Pages
p. 1 Hometown
Subjects
McCreadie, Donna
Miller, Matthew
Miller, Mitchell
Item ID
4494AN
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Nancy Gronroos of the Arcadia Unified School District received the prestigious Outstanding School Psychologist Award last week in San Francisco.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper38
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 12, 1992
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 12, 1992
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Employees - Gronroos, Nancy
Item ID
38AN
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Holocaust survivor and Arcadia resident George Lubow is profiled.

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Newspaper
Los Angeles Times San Gabriel Valley Weekly Section
Date
November 7, 1997
Pages
p. 1 w/photo
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Newspaper
Los Angeles Times San Gabriel Valley Weekly Section
Date
November 7, 1997
Pages
p. 1 w/photo
Subjects
Lubow, George
Item ID
11201AN
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Originally an archaeologist, Arcadia resident Nina Bruhns is a romance novelist.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper5684
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
February 15, 1996
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
February 15, 1996
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Bruhns, Nina
Item ID
5535AN
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Arcadia resident Margery Hudson celebrates her 101st birthday.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29167
Newspaper
Foothill Star Tribune
Date
September 26, 1992
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Foothill Star Tribune
Date
September 26, 1992
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Hudson, Margery
Item ID
29352AN
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