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Arcadia Unified School District to reconsider Apaches as mascot amid online petition drive, officials say it is on agenda. It is a revival of a 20-year-old controversy to remove Apaches name and imagery amid a nationwide movement to erase offensive emblems. Shayan Farooq, a 2013 graduate of Arcadia High School, felt the issue needed to be addressed. Farooq started a petition at Change.org. AUSD spokesperson Ryan Foran said the issue will be addressed in its list of priorities after reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic and recent sexual assault allegations involving current and former students who were video recorded, without consent, having sex. Controversy surrounding the Apaches mascot dates back two decades when Native American activists protested the Apache Joe mascot at Arcadia school board meetings in 1999. Then Principal Martin Plourde sought the White Mountain Apache Tribe's blessing to use the imagery and tribal leaders approved, but many students at Alchesay High School (Arcadia High School's sister school on Apache reservation) found the mascot offensive and urged Plourde to change it. 2018 Arcadia High School graduate Yumei Lin is leading a Facebook group to change the emblem.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35782
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 14, 2020
Pages
p. A1, A7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 14, 2020
Pages
p. A1, A7
Subjects
Arcadia High School mascot
Farooq, Shayan
Lin, Yumei
Plourde, Martin
White Mountain Apache Tribe
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Newspaper Index
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Muir High School in Pasadena names alum Lance Mitchell as the football head coach. Mitchell has been assistant coach for Arcadia High School the past 5 seasons.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36133
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 15, 2021
Pages
p. B2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 15, 2021
Pages
p. B2
Subjects
Football
Mitchell, Lance
Muir High School
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Big moment: 729 walk in Arcadia High School graduation ceremony at Santa Anita Park. Kailin Kathy Liu was the valedictorian. There were 116 salutatorians and their names are listed. The school had a graduation rate of 99.7% with an average GPA of 3.46 and average SAT score of 1360.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36252
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 5, 2022
Pages
p. A3, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 5, 2022
Pages
p. A3, A4
Subjects
Arcadia High School
Collection
Newspaper Index
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One of the High School Athletes of the Week is Zoe Sprecher, from Arcadia High School. Her sport is golf and she is a junior. Includes her stats.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36542
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 13, 2023
Pages
p. B2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 13, 2023
Pages
p. B2
Subjects
Arcadia High School sports
Arcadia High School students
Profiles
Sprecher, Zoe
Collection
Newspaper Index
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High school football notes. Sierra Vista adds pair of nonleague games to schedule. The coronavirus-shortened high school football season begins today, giving teams a chance to play as many as 6 games this spring. But for most teams, especially those in San Gabriel Valley, schedules are still being finalized. Muir's Pacific League opener against Arcadia was scratched after Apaches had to shut down due to quarantine.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35936
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 12, 2021
Pages
p. B2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 12, 2021
Pages
p. B2
Subjects
Arcadia High School sports-Football
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Pandemics
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia High School names Eric Elias as head football coach. Elias is a former assistant coach and an Arcadia alum. He was offensive coordinator at Cantwell Sacred Heart this past season, and has had previous coaching experience at Buena Park, Schurr, and Arroyo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36664
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 29, 2024
Pages
p. B2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 29, 2024
Pages
p. B2
Subjects
Arcadia High School sports--boys football
Coaches
Elias, Eric
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Decades-long debate over Arcadia High School's use of Apache imagery resurfaces. The controversy began in 1997. In the late 1990s, Native American activists threatened to sue Arcadia High School over the use of the Apache mascot. "Apache Joe" mascot is no longer used. In 2020, a year of massive protests and change in the United States, perhaps another look at the logo and name may be in order. Arcadia schools Superintendent David Vannasdall responded, in part, with why Arcadia High School continues to use the Apache name, citing the strong partnership between Arcadia High School and the White Mountain Apache Tribe, who granted the use of their name to the school. He said, regardless of the school's mascot name, he will continue to honor the relationship he and Arcadia High School have with the White Mountain Apache Tribe and is fortunate to call them friends. He believes revisiting this issue on a regular basis is wise.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35764
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 25, 2020
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 25, 2020
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Activism
Arcadia High School Apaches
Burstyn, Mark
Farooq, Shayan
Mascots
Native Americans
Vannasdall, David
Wang, Sarah
White Mountain Apache Tribe
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Pasadena Tournament of Roses announces 2024 Rose Queen Naomi Stillitano, a senior from Arcadia High School. She is the 105th Rose Queen, lives in Arcadia, is co-president of Italian Culture Club, a dancer and actress with the Arcadia Stage Theater. Born and raised in Italy for 7 years, with goal to create her own fashion brand, interested in studying fashion design. The Rose Queen and the Rose Court act as ambassadors of the Tournament of Roses, the Pasadena community, and the greater Los Angeles area. Each Royal Court member receives a $7500 educational scholarship.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36584
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
October 28, 2023
Pages
p. 6
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Mountain Views News
Date
October 28, 2023
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade-2024
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade-Royal Court
Arcadia High School students
Rose Queen
Stillitano, Naomi
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Coverage of the 55th Arcadia Invitational, considered one of the top high school track and field meets in the nation. It brings together the stars of track and field from the state and throughout the country for a 2-day competition at Arcadia High School. Arcadia event coordinator Rich Gonzalez says a record 690 schools are participating from 36 different states. Spotlight on Kayla McBride from Ayala High School. See also spotlight on South Pasadena High School's Mia Holden, at Pasadena Star News, p. B2, April 8, 2023.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36466
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 7, 2023
Pages
p. B2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 7, 2023
Pages
p. B2
Subjects
Arcadia Invitational
Gonzalez, Rich
Holden, Mia
McBride, Kayla
High school sports
Track and Field
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Former Mayor, students reflect on continuing controversy over Apache imagery use at Arcadia High School.1342 people have signed petition to stop its use as a mascot.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35765
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 2, 2020
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 2, 2020
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Activism
Arcadia High School Apaches
Flanders, Jill
Mascots
Native Americans
Plourde, Martin
Vannasdall, David
White Mountain Apache Tribe
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Los Angeles County National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists named. They will now compete for a share of scholarships worth almost $28 million. Those from Arcadia High School students are Isaac Cheng, Hongji Dai, Casey R. Kim, Kaitlyn A. Kwan, Caroline J. Ji, Jeffrey Oo, Steven H. Shi, Philip Tan, William Wong, Felicia Ye, Katelyn A. Yu.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36543
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A8
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A8
Subjects
Academic achievements
Arcadia High School students
Cheng, Isaac
Dai, Hongji
Kim, Casey R.
Kwan, Kaitlyn A.
Ji, Caroline J.
National Merit Scholarship Program
Oo, Jeffrey
Shi, Steven H.
Tan, Philip
Wong, William
Ye, Felicia
Yu, Katelyn A.
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Assemblyman Ed Chau appointed by California Governor Gavin Newsom as Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, with biographical information. Chau was elected to represent the 49th Assembly District in November 2012, which includes Arcadia. He was in private practice for nearly 20 years before his election and served on Montebello Unified School District Board. His law degree is from Southwestern University.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36118
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 2, 2021
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 2, 2021
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
California State Assembly
Chau, Ed
Los Angeles County Superior Court judges
Collection
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Cities fighting a sports betting ballot initiative. A coalition claims the state measure, from Pechanga Resort Casino, referred to as the Tribal Sports Wagering Act, would fuel excessive litigation against card rooms, potentially shutting them down, effectively killing 32,000 jobs. It would allow sports wagering at tribal casinos and at four California racetracks-Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, Del Mar in San Diego, and Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36245
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 20, 2022
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 20, 2022
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Ballot measures
Elections
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
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Newspaper Index
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In this week's high school football stat leaders, two are from Arcadia: Keyonn Chatman with 1032 yards, 110 avg, 15 TDs. And Max Yang 6.0 in defensive leading sacks.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36578
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 2, 2023
Pages
p. B2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 2, 2023
Pages
p. B2
Subjects
Arcadia High School sports-Football
Chatman, Keyonn
Yang, Max
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Muir High School and Pasadena High School will play all home games at iconic Rose Bowl. Arcadia High School and Pasadena High School will play April 1, 2021.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35924
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 8, 2021
Pages
p. B6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 8, 2021
Pages
p. B6
Subjects
Arcadia High School sports--football
Muir High School
Pasadena High School
Rose Bowl Stadium
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Ochoa, Holden, Murray impress at the 56th Arcadia Invitational. The high school stars of track and field, from around the San Gabriel Valley, the state, and throughout the country, show up at the Arcadia Invitation, held at Arcadia High School.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36672
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 12, 2024
Pages
p. B2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 12, 2024
Pages
p. B2
Subjects
Arcadia Invitational
Holden, Mia
High school sports
Murray, Keeran
Ochoa, Dylan
Track and Field
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Nearly 800 schools compete in the Arcadia Invitational, the 56th annual high school meet of stars of track and field, from the state and throughout the country. It is a 2-day competition at Arcadia High School. Photo of South Pasadena High School's Mia Holden.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36667
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 5, 2024
Pages
p. B2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 5, 2024
Pages
p. B2
Subjects
Arcadia Invitational
Guy, Makena
Holden, Mia
High school sports
Hsieh, Reena
Roslan, Layla
Samvelian, Emma
Track and Field
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Pacific League high schools still waiting for the go-ahead from Los Angeles County Public Health for school districts to resume athletic activity on school campuses. The Pacific League includes Arcadia, Burbank, John Burroughs, Crescenta Valley, Glendale, Muir and Pasadena high schools.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35808
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 24, 2020
Pages
p. B14
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 24, 2020
Pages
p. B14
Subjects
Arcadia High School sports
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Pacific League
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia High School young television newscasters beat virus shutdown. Student journalists work from home to fill void for classmates. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forced schools to close but journalism students worked from home to put together an informative, inspiring newscast called The Quarantine, for their more than 3000 classmates who are home during the crisis.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35688
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 22, 2020
Pages
p. A1, A16
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 22, 2020
Pages
p. A1, A16
Subjects
Arcadia High School students
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Epidemics
Foran, Ryan
Journalism
Liu, Andrew
Pandemics
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Invitational attracts the best. Two-day meet to represent more than 600 schools in track and field from California and nearly 30 other states. The meet is today and tomorrow at Arcadia High School. See also Pasadena Star News, p. B2, April 7, 2022--Pushing himself, Covina's Kerry Smith hoping for big weekend at Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36215
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 8, 2022
Pages
p. B2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 8, 2022
Pages
p. B2
Subjects
Arcadia High School sports
Arcadia Invitational Track and Field
Athletes
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Newspaper Index
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