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Former Arcadia High School baseball coach Mike Parisi was arrested June 8 on suspicion of cocaine possession and of being under the influence of the drug. The Arcadia school board dismissed him. He will begin a 2-week trial period in drug court on August 7, where he will undergo counseling, drug testing, and a 12-step program.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 7, 2003

Pages: p. 11

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 7, 2003

Pages: p. 11

Subjects: Arcadia High School teachers; Arrests; Coaches; Drugs; Parisi, Mike

Item ID: 31967AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia High School Class of 2001 graduated 780 students at the Santa Anita Park race track. Valedictorian Vincent Auyeung gave a speech. This was the second year the graduation was held at the race track.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 21, 2001

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 21, 2001

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia High School; Graduations - Class of 2001

Item ID: 30000AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Longden Avenue in Arcadia has had a lot of street construction over the last three years, including construction of wheelchair ramps, missing sidewalks, palm trees removed, and new 30 inch water main.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 14, 2002

Pages: p. 20

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 14, 2002

Pages: p. 20

Subjects: Longden Avenue; Streets

Item ID: 33661AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia High School students are doing well on the high school exit examinations. 89% of 10th graders taking the math exam passed and 88% passed the English exam. Comparison of test scores with Monrovia, Pasadena, and Los Angeles County.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 3, 2002

Pages: p. 5

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 3, 2002

Pages: p. 5

Subjects: Arcadia High School; Examinations; Test Scores

Item ID: 30775AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia High School graduated 801 students at a ceremony at Santa Anita Park. Speakers included class president Pamela Hun and valedictorian Borna Dabiri. Photos of Rachel Reed and Daisey Tsao are inclcuded.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 19, 2003

Pages: p. 1 w/photos

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 19, 2003

Pages: p. 1 w/photos

Subjects: Arcadia High School graduation - 2003 - commencement ceremonies

Item ID: 31730AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia High School graduate and former professional football player turned sculptor David Chapple will design a bronze peacock to be placed in the fountain at Peacock Corner in Arcadia Park. The sculpture will cost $30,000.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 9, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 9, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia High School - Alumni; Artists; Chapple, David; Statuary

Item ID: 30988AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Artwork by Zhong Du of Arcadia High School was selected as Best of Show during last month's California division of the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Competition. He will now compete at the national level.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 9, 2007

Pages: p. 2

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 9, 2007

Pages: p. 2

Subjects: Arcadia High School - Students; Art; Artists; Du, Zhong

Item ID: 30664AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Methodist Hospital is currently displaying an exhibit honoring its School of Nursing that operated for 43 years, from 1915 until 1958. The school had graduated about 1500 students. Estella Parker Quist, 92, class of 1931, is shown in a photo.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 24, 2001

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 24, 2001

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Exhibits; Nursing schools; Nurses; Methodist Hospital

Item ID: 29895AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Robert Mike Macardican allegedly stabbed a man and fled to a house on Don Pablo Drive. A SWAT team forced him out and he was arrested.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 26, 2001

Pages: p.1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 26, 2001

Pages: p.1

Subjects: Crime and Criminals; Macardican, Robert Mike; Assault with a deadly weapon; Stabbings; SWAT

Item ID: 29509AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Results of the new state test called the CAT-6 (California Achievement Test), which replaces the old SAT-9 test, show that around 70% of the students at each grade level in the Arcadia schools are in the national norm of 50th percentile in reading, and half or more of these students tested at or above the 75th percentile. Each grade level has a breakdown, and comparison with Monrovia students.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 28, 2003

Pages: p. 16

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 28, 2003

Pages: p. 16

Subjects: Arcadia Schools; California state tests; Students; Test Scores

Item ID: 32045AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Unified School District students show impressive scores on the Standard Achievement Test (SAT 9) and on advanced placement tests. See chart of scores from 1994-2001.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 4, 2001

Pages: p. 9

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 4, 2001

Pages: p. 9

Subjects: Advanced Placement; Arcadia Unified School District; Standard Achievement Test - SAT 9; Test Scores

Item ID: 30296AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Holly Avenue Elementary is the first school in Arcadia to test a year-round program for students. The year-round school began in 1995. Parents are questioning if other schools should follow.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 7, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 7, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Schools - Holly Avenue Elementary

Item ID: 27893AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Using the theme "100 Years of Good Health, Happiness and Prosperity," an Arcadia Rose Parade float commemorates the city's centennial. Riding on the float will be a doctor, a nurse, a graduate of Arcadia Methodist Hospital's neonatal program, US Army Captain Jon Shafer, a horseracing figure, and two local children. The two children will be chosen by random drawing.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 10, 2002

Pages: p. 15

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 10, 2002

Pages: p. 15

Subjects: Arcadia centennial; Parade floats; Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade - 2003

Item ID: 30813AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia police officers Toni Caylor and Mike Cervantes introduced DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) to 5th graders in Arcadia in 1995. Those same students will be graduating from high school this month. Officers Brian Ortiz and John Bonomo are the current DARE officers.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 19, 2003

Pages: p. 20

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 19, 2003

Pages: p. 20

Subjects: Arcadia Police Department - drug education programs; DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)

Item ID: 31729AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Apache band captures praise in Arizona. The Arcadia High School Apache Marching Band and Color Guard took part in the White Mountain Apache Fair and rodeo in Arizona. The announcer said, "We are proud you are using our name." Photo caption: Wearing their new Apache-approved headdresses, members of the Arcadia high School Apache marching band tend to final details prior to the Arizona parade last weekend.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 7, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 7, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Apache Nation; Arcadia High School - Apache Marching Band; Arcadia High School Apaches logo; Arcadia High School mascot; Native American Indian Tribes

Item ID: 27892AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Three sites are being considered for senior and/or low-income housing. They are: Marketowne at 150 W. Las Tunas Drive, the old Westerner Hotel at 161 W. Colorado Place, and the old Mounted Police site at 600 E. Live Oak Avenue.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 17, 2002

Pages: p. 17

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 17, 2002

Pages: p. 17

Subjects: Low-income housing; Senior housing

Item ID: 30836AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

In response to concerns for traffic safety, students at Arcadia High School created an original traffic safety video entitled "Cars and Schools: Everybody's Business." The video will air on Arcadia's cable channel and on the school district's channel.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 31, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 31, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia High School; Safety; Traffic

Item ID: 27890AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

New law classes will be given at Arcadia High School. A list of other new classes and other points of discussion from the Board of Education meeting are included.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 30, 2002

Pages: p. 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 30, 2002

Pages: p. 8

Subjects: Arcadia High School; Classes; Curriculum

Item ID: 30538AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Board of Education decided to continue the use of bungalows to meet enrollment increases at Arcadia High School next year. The district projects enrollment of 3,402 high school students next year, compared to 3,312 this year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 7, 2002

Pages: p. 1, 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 7, 2002

Pages: p. 1, 8

Subjects: Arcadia High School; Bungalows; Enrollment

Item ID: 33639AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Board of Education decided to continue the use of bungalows to meet enrollment increases at Arcadia High School next year. The district projects enrollment of 3,402 high school students next year, compared to 3,312 this year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 7, 2002

Pages: p. 1, 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 7, 2002

Pages: p. 1, 8

Subjects: Arcadia High School; Bungalows; Enrollment

Item ID: 33639AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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The Arcadia High School Class of 2001 graduated 780 students at the Santa Anita Park race track. Valedictorian Vincent Auyeung gave a speech. This was the second year the graduation was held at the race track.

Longden Avenue in Arcadia has had a lot of street construction over the last three years, including construction of wheelchair ramps, missing sidewalks, palm trees removed, and new 30 inch water main.

Arcadia High School students are doing well on the high school exit examinations. 89% of 10th graders taking the math exam passed and 88% passed the English exam. Comparison of test scores with Monrovia, Pasadena, and Los Angeles County.

Arcadia High School graduated 801 students at a ceremony at Santa Anita Park. Speakers included class president Pamela Hun and valedictorian Borna Dabiri. Photos of Rachel Reed and Daisey Tsao are inclcuded.

Arcadia High School graduate and former professional football player turned sculptor David Chapple will design a bronze peacock to be placed in the fountain at Peacock Corner in Arcadia Park. The sculpture will cost $30,000.

Artwork by Zhong Du of Arcadia High School was selected as Best of Show during last month's California division of the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Competition. He will now compete at the national level.

Methodist Hospital is currently displaying an exhibit honoring its School of Nursing that operated for 43 years, from 1915 until 1958. The school had graduated about 1500 students. Estella Parker Quist, 92, class of 1931, is shown in a photo.

Robert Mike Macardican allegedly stabbed a man and fled to a house on Don Pablo Drive. A SWAT team forced him out and he was arrested.

Arcadia Unified School District students show impressive scores on the Standard Achievement Test (SAT 9) and on advanced placement tests. See chart of scores from 1994-2001.

Holly Avenue Elementary is the first school in Arcadia to test a year-round program for students. The year-round school began in 1995. Parents are questioning if other schools should follow.

Arcadia police officers Toni Caylor and Mike Cervantes introduced DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) to 5th graders in Arcadia in 1995. Those same students will be graduating from high school this month. Officers Brian Ortiz and John Bonomo are the current DARE officers.

Three sites are being considered for senior and/or low-income housing. They are: Marketowne at 150 W. Las Tunas Drive, the old Westerner Hotel at 161 W. Colorado Place, and the old Mounted Police site at 600 E. Live Oak Avenue.

In response to concerns for traffic safety, students at Arcadia High School created an original traffic safety video entitled "Cars and Schools: Everybody's Business." The video will air on Arcadia's cable channel and on the school district's channel.

New law classes will be given at Arcadia High School. A list of other new classes and other points of discussion from the Board of Education meeting are included.

Arcadia Board of Education decided to continue the use of bungalows to meet enrollment increases at Arcadia High School next year. The district projects enrollment of 3,402 high school students next year, compared to 3,312 this year.

Arcadia Board of Education decided to continue the use of bungalows to meet enrollment increases at Arcadia High School next year. The district projects enrollment of 3,402 high school students next year, compared to 3,312 this year.