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Details of volunteer program - how it is working in Arcadia, the range of expertise offered by these people, etc.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 28, 1976
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 28, 1976
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p. A-1
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Schools
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2602AN
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The need for more volunteer aides is cited by District Librarian Mrs. Julie Dresdner. In the last three years, beginning at Camino Grove, library-media centers have been developed and are in operation at all nine elementary schools.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 14, 1974
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 14, 1974
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p. A-1
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Schools
Item ID
2589AN
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Volunteer aides make the Early Childhood Education program work. the State mandated and funded program aims at giving youngsters from pre-school through the 3rd grade better learning experiences. Camino Grove is the only school in the district with the pilot program.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 24, 1974
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Schools - Camino Grove
Item ID
2680AN
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Federal aid to schools

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 28, 1961 p. 1(Aid for First Avenue and Holly Ave.)
February 9, 1947 p. 1 (Aid for Hugo Reid-federal grant to finance plan of new Hugo Reid school, to be located in the Village)
June 26, 1961 p. 1 (General discussion on Federal aid)
June 29, 1961 p. 1 ( " )
October 16, 1961 p. 1 ( " )
October 23,1961 p. 1 ( " )
October 26, 1961 p. 1 (negative vote on Federal aid)
October 24, 1965 p. 1
October 28, 1965 p. 1
November 12, 1965 p. 1
December 16, 1965 p. 1
February 10, 1966 p. 1
February 27, 1966 p. 1
March 3, 1966 p. 1
May 12, 1966 p. 1
October 13, 1966 p. 1
March 5, 1967 p. 1
July 13, 1967 p. 1
July 27, 1967 p. 1
October 12, 1957 p. 1
October 26, 1967 p. 1 (third year)
October 15, 1969 p. 1 (grant for library)
October 19, 1969 p. 1 (refused)
May 3, 1970 p. 1 (funds)
May 12, 1971 p. 1 (trustees divided over)
June 16, 1971 p. 1 (funds for reading expansion)
July 21, 1971 p. 1 (refused)
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Arcadia Tribune
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August 28, 1961 p. 1(Aid for First Avenue and Holly Ave.)
February 9, 1947 p. 1 (Aid for Hugo Reid-federal grant to finance plan of new Hugo Reid school, to be located in the Village)
June 26, 1961 p. 1 (General discussion on Federal aid)
June 29, 1961 p. 1 ( " )
October 16, 1961 p. 1 ( " )
October 23,1961 p. 1 ( " )
October 26, 1961 p. 1 (negative vote on Federal aid)
October 24, 1965 p. 1
October 28, 1965 p. 1
November 12, 1965 p. 1
December 16, 1965 p. 1
February 10, 1966 p. 1
February 27, 1966 p. 1
March 3, 1966 p. 1
May 12, 1966 p. 1
October 13, 1966 p. 1
March 5, 1967 p. 1
July 13, 1967 p. 1
July 27, 1967 p. 1
October 12, 1957 p. 1
October 26, 1967 p. 1 (third year)
October 15, 1969 p. 1 (grant for library)
October 19, 1969 p. 1 (refused)
May 3, 1970 p. 1 (funds)
May 12, 1971 p. 1 (trustees divided over)
June 16, 1971 p. 1 (funds for reading expansion)
July 21, 1971 p. 1 (refused)
Subjects
Schools - Finance
Item ID
4214AN
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State aid to schools

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 2, 1947 p. 1
September 1, 1971 p. 1 (equalization of State funds)
November 3, 1971 p. 1 (Loan from Los Angeles County)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 2, 1947 p. 1
September 1, 1971 p. 1 (equalization of State funds)
November 3, 1971 p. 1 (Loan from Los Angeles County)
Subjects
Schools - Finance
Item ID
4215AN
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Newspaper Index
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The School Board and the Administration have debated optimum class size and decided that in any class where there are more than 32 students, a paid aide should be provided to assist the teacher.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 30, 1975
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 30, 1975
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p. A-1
Subjects
Schools
Item ID
2593AN
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Interview with Suzanne Wallace, who operates the Turnquist Santa Anita Dog School. Good summary of the services that the school offers, hours of classes, etc.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 17, 1977
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p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 17, 1977
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Schools, Private - Turnquist Santa Anita Dog School
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3078AN
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Local schools ranked in annual financial report compiled by the office of the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools. Areas included: teacher/pupil ratio; assessed valuation; text book costs; etc.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 21, 1974
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 21, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools
Item ID
2588AN
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Janet Stephens, a special education instructional aide, has been honored by the Board of Education for her outstanding work with children who have learning disabilities.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 11, 1982
Pages
p. A-4 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 11, 1982
Pages
p. A-4 photo
Subjects
Schools - Employees - Stephens, Janet
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Lynette Dunn retires from teaching 3rd grade at the Holly Avenue School in Arcadia for 38 years, but plans to serve as a volunteer for the Arcadia school district. Biographical notes included.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 19, 1984
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 19, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Employees - Dunn, Lynette
Item ID
2832AN
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James Romo, an education attorney and school district volunteer, has been selected to fill the vacant seat on the Arcadia School board. He will replace Michael Lamb, who resigned from the board last month.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 9, 1997
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 9, 1997
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
School Board - Romo, James
Item ID
10633AN
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Schools - Elementary Schools

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1. Original unit of six rooms at Holly Avenue. news photo, n.d. (circa 1948) 2. Holly Street School. small photo, n.d. (probably part of #1) 3. Holly Avenue's beautiful kindergarten. news clip, n.d. (circa 1948) 4. Holly Avenue School. A history by S. Newton 1975-76. 5. Arcadia complete…
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1. Original unit of six rooms at Holly Avenue. news photo, n.d. (circa 1948)
2. Holly Street School. small photo, n.d. (probably part of #1)
3. Holly Avenue's beautiful kindergarten. news clip, n.d. (circa 1948)
4. Holly Avenue School. A history by S. Newton 1975-76.
5. Arcadia completes fine grammar school. Arcadia Journal May 7, 1921.
6. Baldwin Stocker Elementary School Dedication program. September 28, 1966. 2 copies
7. Arcadia City Elementary School Commencement. Arcadia Journal June 21, 1919.
8. The Merrymakers' Minstrel Show program from Holly Avenue School. March 8, 1940. Received as gift June 1980.
9. Diploma of graduation of Adrian Edward Winkler June 6, 1922.
10. Eighth grade graduation exercises program. Arcadia City Schools June 9, 1922.
11. Arcadia grammar school, a beautiful structure in an ideal setting. Newspaper copy of rotogravure from early unknown date.
12. Distinguished is word for these schools. (Hugo Reid Elementary). Los Angeles Times June 5, 1987.
13. Camino Grove School Accountability Report for the 1989-90 school year.
14. First-graders go for all the marbles in Arcadia class. San Gabriel Valley Weekly November 10, 1995.
15. Creative Writing Booklet 1967, vol. 15 from the elementary schools of the AUSD.
16. Information from City Clerk's Office regarding history of Longley Way School.
17. Holly Avenue Class of 1999 Yearbook. Item was moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014.
18. Information dated February 1998 on Donald Bruce Bloodworth, Vietnam Missing in Action serviceman whose name is on a plaque on a tree at the Bonita Park School at 150 S. Third.
19. Camino Grove Elementary 1988, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2003, 2006 (2 copies) Yearbook. Item was moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014.
20. Camino Grove Elementary 2000, 2002, 2005 Yearbooks. Moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014.
21. Highland Oaks Elementary 2005 Yearbook (2 copies). Item was moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014.
22. Camino Grove Elementary 2009 Yearbook. Item was moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014.
23. "Raising the grade: (Holly Avenue) school welcomes upgrades." The Weekly Star, an edition of the Arcadia Tribune & The Star-Temple City Editions, September 2, 2010.
24. Camino Grove Elementary 2011 Yearbook. Item was moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014.
25. Camino Grove Elementary Class of 2013 Yearbook. Item was moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014. See file "Boxes in History Room" for more years.
26. Holly Avenue Elementary Yearbooks 2004, 2010. Item was moved to History Room Box #94A on Feb. 20, 2014.
27. Camino Grove Elementary School 50th Aniversary Program and Open House, April 1, 2004.
28. Mrs. John Wells installed Camino Grove PTA President. Arcadia Tribune, April 21, 1963.
29. Camino Grove Room Mothers Entertained by Mrs. Don Fowler. Arcadia Tribune, May 9, 1963.
30. Festival to open with Colorful Procession: Russ Greiner will be crowned King of the Spring Festival at Camino Grove School, with his court of gentlemen Carty Mills, Mark Jennings, Tom Hermann, Steve Clemons and Robbie Wagner. Arcadia Tribune, May 16, 1963.
31. Large audience enjoys spring festival. Royal Court consisting of Russell Greiner, Carol Loudon, Rochelle Luman, and Robert Wagner, at Camino Grove School is shown here. Arcadia Tribune, May 19, 1963.
32.Baldwin Stocker Elementary School Blue Ribbon Recipient, Arcadia Weekly, October 18, 2012.
33. For first time, all six of Arcadia Unified's elementary schools (Baldwin Stocker, Camino Grove, Highland Oaks, Holly Avenue, Hugo Reid, and Longley Way), as well as its alternative learning program, Rancho Learning Center, have earned concurrent recognition from the California Department of Education as 2023 California Distinguished Schools. Arcadia Weekly, January 12, 2023.
Subjects
Schools - Elementary Schools
Item ID
215AF
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Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School

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1. High School commencement will never be like THAT again in Arcadia. Los Angeles Times July 1, 1965. 2. Where would the high school be located. news clip June 1, 1951. 3. How independent can you get? Brochure done of AUSD on independent study. 1968-69. 4. Arcadia High's Library among the …
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1. High School commencement will never be like THAT again in Arcadia. Los Angeles Times July 1, 1965.
2. Where would the high school be located. news clip June 1, 1951.
3. How independent can you get? Brochure done of AUSD on independent study. 1968-69.
4. Arcadia High's Library among the best in California. News-Post February 25, 1969.
5. 20th reunion of first graduating class. Arcadia Tribune June 25, 1975.
6. What is independent study all about? Article by Dr. Donald W. Empey in JOURNAL OF SECONDARY EDUCATION. March 1968.
7. Track management class is one of a kind. Arcadia Tribune March 24, 1977.
8. Arcadia students learn operations of race track. Los Angeles Times January 25, 1976.
9. Building AHS: questions, conflicts, decisions. Arcadia Tribune May 25, 1978.
10. Arcadia High School - Class of '68. Mini yearbook published by class for 10th year reunion.
11. Class of 1968 10th year reunion survey. Data on students 10 years after graduation gathered and reported by 1068 Alumni Committee.
12. First Annual Commencement - June 16, 1955. Program with list of first graduating class.
13. Arcadia High School Commencement - 1961. Program with listing of graduating class.
14. Marching band madness. Article from SUNSET, October 1981, on marching band competition.
15. Arcadia High Library to undergo upgrading. Los Angeles Times May 15, 1967.
16. AHS Band ends thrill packed tour (at Eisenhower's inaugural parade). Arcadia Tribune January 24, 1957.
17. Communities and high schools work to make graduation special, proms memorable - Arcadia. news clip from CALIFORNIANS FOR DRUG-FREE YOUTH, INC. September 1987.
18. Arcadia Apache Football Program. 1992 Varsity Schedule.
19. Invitation to dedication and open house of Arcadia High School J Building and Music Building. October 20, 1994.
20. In school, a minority no longer. On many California campuses, Asian Americans now predominate. The change is evidence of an ethnic group moving into the mainstram. Article on changing ethnic mix at Arcadia High School. Asian population. Los Angeles Times December 26, 1995.
21. Profile of Arcadia Unified School District. AUSD Home Page, World Wide Web. March 4, 1996.
22. June 11, 1997 issue of Apache Pow Wow, listing 1997 graduates and articles about selected students.
23. Arcadia High School commencement program June 12, 1998.
24. AUSD Community News November 1997 regarding retention of "Apache" as school mascot.
25. Arcadia High School Curriculum Guide 1999-2000.
26. 2001-2002 profile of Arcadia High School. October 2001.
27. Arcadia High School SAT Scores 1994-2001, 2001 Advanced Placement results, senior class National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists and commended students, GPA for 2000-2001 graduates, and college choices.
28. Flyer for the new "Apache Pit" Arcadia Teen Center at the Arcadia High School. November, 2002.
29. Arcadia Festival of Bands Band Review Map and schedule for 2002. (The 49th annual Festival of Bands hosted by the Arcadia High School Apache marching band held on November 16, 2002.)
30. 2002-2003 profile of Arcadia High School. October 2002.
31. Arcadia High School SAT Scores 1997-2002, 2002 Advanced Placement results, senior class National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists and commended students, GPA for 2001-2002 graduates, and college choices.
32. Letter by Lori Nelson, founding member of Alliance Against Racial Mascots, discussing the use of the Apache mascot at Arcadia High School. Pasadena Weekly, July 3, 2003, p. 4
33. Letter from Christeen Taniguchi of Galvin Preservation Associates, dated May 15, 2007, requesting public comments and information regarding potential historical resources located within the Arcadia High School development project area. Enclosures include aerial map of the campus and layout of the campus with buildings marked for demolition.
34. Arcadia High School 35th annual commencement program June 16, 1989.
35. Program from the 55th Annual Arcadia Festival of Bands hosted by Arcadia High School, Dana, First Avenue, and Foothills Middle School, held on November 22, 2008.
36. Arcadia High School 55th annual commencement program June 12, 2009 at Santa Anita Park.
37. Arcadia High School "Choral Carousel" concert DVD, May 1, 2007. Director: Rolland A. Maxson, featuring Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Chanteurs, New Spirit. In the "Arcadia History Room Media Box."
38. Arcadia High School-The Big Pow Wow XV-Choir concert DVD, March 20, 2009. Advanced Division with performances by Burbank High School, Burroughs High School, Brea Olinda High School, Hart High School, Glendora High School, Diamond Bar High School and Arcadia High School. AHS "New Spirit" choir (director Rollie Maxson, choreographer Doug La) performs songs, "I got the sun in the morning," "Will you love me tomorrow?" "Sugartime," "The Red Red Rose," "Sixties Chicks." AHS Chanteurs choir (director Rollie Maxson, choreographer Jessica Young) perform songs "Lullaby of Broadway," "When will I be loved," "We belong," "September in the rain," and "Johnny B. Goode." In the "Arcadia History Room Media Box."
39. Arcadia High School graduation/commencement program, June 19, 1969.
40. Orchesis, Arcadia High School presents Reverie: Visions of Sound, March 20 and 21, 1969. Dance performance program. 2 copies.
41. Photo and caption. Members of the Apache Marching Band celebrate after their encore win at the Long Beach All Western Band Review in December. Arcadia Tribune, p. 1, December 26, 1974.
42. 1966 Apaches prepare Arcadia reunion. Arcadia High School class of 1966 will hold their 45th class reunion at the Turf Club at Santa Anita Park. Photo from 1966 of AHS seniors posing with Model A Ford. The Weekly Star, October 16, 2011.
43a and 43b. Arcadia High School Theatre Department programs from drama productions "Noises Off" November 3-7, 2009 and "Sordid Lives," November 16-20, 2010. Both directed by Steven Volpe.
44. Orchesis Dance Company 2009-2010 program "Let the bass kick."
45. No Apaches Down, Arcadia Apaches 2012. 2012 Football Season Program, with photos of Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshmen Teams.
46. Arcadia High School Theatre Department presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! Director: Steven Volpe, Musical Director: Stephen Pu, Choreographers: Jia Huang and Liza Tedford; March 2012.
47. "Arcadia High School dancers kick off spring show,"Weekly Star, April 21, 2013. Orchesis performs their spring dance show "My Lucky Strike" at the school's performing arts center.
48. Jerry Herman High School Musical Theatre Awards of Los Angeles, May 19, 2013 at Pantages Theatre. Arcadia High School Theatre Department performed award-winning "The Drowsy Chaperone."
49. Arcadia High School biology teacher Joan Stevens struggles to save the permaculture garden from being bulldozed. Stevens is working with district officials to turn the garden into an outdoor classroom. Pasadena Star News, p. A6, June 16, 2013.
50. Open letter to Arcadia Community by school board members Cung Nguyen, Lori Phillipi, and Kay Kinsler, re: firing of Arcadia high School cross country coach James O'Brien. Pasadena Star News, p. A2, August 11, 2013.
51. School recall targets issue open letter. Mountain Views News, August 17, 2013. Regarding the firing of Arcadia High School cross country coach Jim O'Brien, school board members Cung Nguyen, Lori Phillipi, and Kay Kinsler publish an open letter.
52. A review of fired cross country coach James O'Brien's personnel file shows he was popular among parents and athletes, but clashed with administrators and another coach during his 17 year coaching career. From Pasadenastarnews.com, August 31, 2013. Retrieved October 19, 2013.
53. Dr. Richard Cordano honored. A room in new Arcadia Performing Arts Center was dedicated to him. Mountain Views News, July 13, 2013.
54. Arcadia High School has a new $4 million gym, paid for by Meaasure I. The original gym (1956) was completely renovated, with increased capacity to about 1,150 seats. Many of the gym's features are state of the art (motorized, telescopic bleachers, energy efficient lighting, air conditioning, new floor). Arcadia Weekly, p. 16, December 5, 2013.
55. Arcadia High School receives prestigious gold medal ranking by U.S. news and World Report. Mountain Views News, April 26, 2014.
56. Arcadia Festival of Bands, 50th anniversary program, 2003. Includes band review order of performance and some historical photos.
57. Arcadia High School graduation 60th annual commencement program, June 11, 2014.
58. Arcadia Festival of Bands, program from 2004 theme Salute to Our Hometown Heroes (Veterans, military, photos and biographies); program from 2005 theme Tradition of Excellence; program from 2006 theme Tradition of Excellence. Includes band review order of performance and photos.
59. Several articles. Arcadia Apaches name use is challenged, Arcadia Weekly, September 11, 1997. More than a mascot. When a Native American group urged Arcadia High to stop using the Apache as a symbol, officials made it an educational issue to be studied--and decided by--the Student Council, Los Angeles Times, October 28, 1997. Apaches are here to stay, Arcadia Weekly, October 30, 1997. Indians will keep up pressure, high school will remain Apaches, two sides of the controversy, Arcadia Weekly, February 3, 2000. Apache band captures praise in Arizona while wearing new Apache-approved headdresses, Arcadia Weekly, September 7, 2000. Arcadia board reaffirms use of Apache name, Arcadia Weekly, March 30, 2000. Board wants to keep Apache name, opposes AB 2115, Arcadia Weekly, May 16, 2002. Arcadia City Council opposes tribal mascot bill, Arcadia Weekly, June 6, 2002. Decades-long debate over Arcadia High School's use of Apache imagery resurfaces, Arcadia Weekly, June 25, 2020. Former Mayor, students reflect on continuing controversy over Apache imagery use at Arcadia High School, Arcadia Weekly, July 2, 2020. District to reconsider Apaches as mascot amid online petition drive, Pasadena Star News, July 14, 2020.
60. Rep. Judy Chu makes special speaking appearance at Arcadia High School, Arcadia Weekly, March 2, 2023. Representative Judy Chu (D-28), the first Chinese American woman ever elected to Congress, visited Arcadia High on February 3, 2023 to speak about gun control, abortion, and more.
61. Arcadia High School Marching Band yearbook, 2008-2009.
62. 70th annual Arcadia Festival of Bands set for Saturday. The parade's grand marshal is retired Arcadia Fire Department Capt. Neil Conrad. Arcadia Weekly, November 16, 2023.
Subjects
Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School
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Schools - High Schools - Monrovia High School

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1. Thirty-second annual commencement - Monrovia High School, 1926. Copy of complete program, copied from original loaned by Adrian Winkler in January 1981. note: before M.A.D. was built, Arcadia students went to Monrovia H.S. 2. Monrovia High School history, from book The Schools in Our Town by…
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1. Thirty-second annual commencement - Monrovia High School, 1926. Copy of complete program, copied from original loaned by Adrian Winkler in January 1981. note: before M.A.D. was built, Arcadia students went to Monrovia H.S.
2. Monrovia High School history, from book The Schools in Our Town by Monrovia Students Past and Present, edited by E. Louise Osbrink, including cover image and some history of M.A.D. High School (Monrovia Arcadia Duarte H.S.), 2004.
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Schools - High Schools - Monrovia High School
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A group of parents plans to ask the school board to cancel the performance of the play "Secrets" at Foothill Junior High since it addresses the issues of AIDS and birth control without, as they see it, meeting state education guidelines because it does not stress abstinence from intercourse as an alternative.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1991
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
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January 27, 1991
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Schools - Race Relations
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3084AN
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The school board discussed the possibility of implementing AIDS education at the 7th grade level. There is currently a 2.5 day session in the 10th grade that discusses the problem.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 11, 1987
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 11, 1987
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p. A-1
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School Board
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2476AN
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Schools - Junior High Schools

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1. Article and photos on First Avenue School. CALIFORNIA ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE, pp. 24-25. October 1940. Gift from Peggy Buddy. 2. Original section of First Avenue School. news photo, M.D. 3. The current extensive interior-lifting of First Avenue School.. Information sheets given by First …
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1. Article and photos on First Avenue School. CALIFORNIA ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE, pp. 24-25. October 1940. Gift from Peggy Buddy.
2. Original section of First Avenue School. news photo, M.D.
3. The current extensive interior-lifting of First Avenue School.. Information sheets given by First Avenue personnel to visitors to school in 1960-61.
4. Dana Junior High School. Student Handbook, 1975-76.
5. First Avenue Junior High School. Student Handbook, 1975-76.
6. Foothills Junior High School. AUSD brochure 1967-68.
7. Your Junior High Schools. AUSD brochure 1967-68.
8. Whole new world opens up to ham operator. Arcadia Tribune January 6, 1974. (Rich Alexander, ninth grade student at First Avenue Junior High School.)
9. OK $101,600 purchase of Soberly School site (for future Foothills Junior High School). news clip September 22, 1958.
10. Arson suspected in school fire. Arcadia Tribune May 31, 1979.
11. Richard Henry Dana Intermediate School PTA Yearbook 1956-57.
12. "Mariner Log" from Dana Middle School April 26, 1995.
13. "Mariner Log" from Dana Middle School December 21, 1995.
14. Promotion ceremony program for Dana Junior High School, First Avenue Junior High School and Foothills Junior High School June 15, 1994.
15. "Dana Overboard" magazine of Dana Middle School. March 1998.
16. Letter from Christeen Taniguchi of Galvin Preservation Associates, dated May 15, 2007, requesting public comments and information regarding potential historical resources located within the Foothills Middle School development project area. Enclosures include aerial map of the campus and layout of the campus with buildings marked for improvements 1) addition to the music room 2) new amphitheater 3) new joint-use multi-gymnasium.
17. Joint Use Gymnasium Project groundbreaking ceremony, Dana Middle School, November 5, 2009.
18. Dana Junior High School graduation program, June 15, 1966. Later known as Dana Middle School.
19. Dana Gym Grand Opening Ceremony program, January 11, 2011.
20. Arcadia schools, well-heeled but still pinched. The upscale school district finds itself with an embarrassment of riches as it seeks to win community support in avoiding cutbacks and layoffs (First Avenue Middle School). Los Angeles Times, June 7, 2011. By Sandy Banks. Retrieved from latimes.com on June 8, 2011.
21. "Footnotes," the Foothills Middle School PTA newsletter. October-November 1999.
22. AUSD expands AVID Program to First Avenue and Dana middle schools. AVID is Advancement Via Individual Determination. AVID places a renewed focus on students in the academic middle who have the potential and motivation to be among the top-performing students in the district. Arcadia Weekly, p. 23, October 24, 2013.
23. Night at the Movies, a music program at First Avenue Middle School, June 7, 2006.
24. First Avenue Middle School celebrating 110 years, invitation to December 9, 2017 event.
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Schools - Junior High Schools
Item ID
226AF
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A new director has been hired to take the place of Dave Alstadt, who is moving to direct vocal music. The new man is John Work, currently band director at Pasadena High School.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 27, 1975
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 27, 1975
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p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School
Alstadt, Dave
Work, John
Item ID
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Mary Harvey was presented with a Certificate of Honor by the Board of Education for her volunteer work in the English as a second language program at First Avenue. An Arcadia resident since her childhood, Harvey attended First Avenue, taught there and had two of her three children graduate from there.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 18, 1982
Pages
p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 18, 1982
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Schools - Employees - Harvey, Mary
Item ID
2847AN
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Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School - Reunion Books

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1. Class of 1970. 2. Class of 1971. 3. Class of 1980. 4. Class of 1968, 40 year reunion biography book, 2008 on DVD. See black box of discs labeled Arcadia History Room Media Box. 5. Class of 1969 Arcadia High School 10 year reunion book dated August 11, 1979. 6. Class of 1969 Arcadia High Schoo…
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1. Class of 1970.
2. Class of 1971.
3. Class of 1980.
4. Class of 1968, 40 year reunion biography book, 2008 on DVD. See black box of discs labeled Arcadia History Room Media Box.
5. Class of 1969 Arcadia High School 10 year reunion book dated August 11, 1979.
6. Class of 1969 Arcadia High School 20 year reunion book.
7. Class of 1957, Tenth anniversary reunion
8. Class of 1957, Twentieth anniversary reunion
9A. Class of 1957, fifty year reunion book. 9B. Class of 1957, fifty year reunion biographical sketches.
Subjects
Schools - High Schools - Arcadia High School - Reunion Books
Item ID
219AF
Collection
Subject Files
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