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Richard Dana intermediate school to open doors for first time. It is the second educational plant serving 7th and 8th grades, the other being First Avenue School. Dana's first principal is Joseph Bagnall. The modern school was designed by Boyd Georgi and Lee Kline, the same architects who planned the buildings at Camino Grove Elementary. See Also Arcadia Tribune, September 13, 1954, p. 1, Schoolroom doors open tomorrow for 7000 pupils.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 9, 1954

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 9, 1954

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Bagnall, Joseph; Georgi, Boyd; Kline, Lee; Schools-Dana Junior High School; Schools-Dana Middle School

Collection: Newspaper Index

Items regarding Dana Junior High School

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 19, 1954 p. 1 (named); September 2, 1954 p. 1 (opens); September 9, 1954 p. 3 ( " ); December 13, 1956 p. 1 (addition); August 25, 1958 p. 1 (expansion); September 29, 1958 p. 1 ( " ); October 10, 1966 p. 1 ( " ); May 22, 1966 p. 3 (Principal Bagnall resigns)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 19, 1954 p. 1 (named); September 2, 1954 p. 1 (opens); September 9, 1954 p. 3 ( " ); December 13, 1956 p. 1 (addition); August 25, 1958 p. 1 (expansion); September 29, 1958 p. 1 ( " ); October 10, 1966 p. 1 ( " ); May 22, 1966 p. 3 (Principal Bagnall resigns)

Subjects: Schools - Dana Junior High School

Item ID: 4226AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The drill team from Dana Junior High School marched off with the sweepstakes award at the 43rd annual Camellia Festival Parade in Temple City, while the band, tall flags and drum major (military) all captured first place trophies.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 25, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 25, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Dana Junior High School

Item ID: 3033AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

District starts moving into new buildings: Dana school nears completion.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 2, 1954

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 2, 1954

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Schools-Dana Junior High School

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia students receive diplomas. Class of 1983--Arcadia High School, First Avenue Junior High School, Dana Junior High School, and Foothills Junior High School. Arcadia Tribune staff photos by Jay Hoover and Louis Nunez.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 19, 1983

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 19, 1983

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia High School; Dana Junior High School; First Avenue Junior High School; Foothills Junior High School; Graduates; Graduations; Hisey, Steve; Hoover, Jay; Nunez, Louis

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education made firm its plans for the Junior High pupils. First Avenue 8th and 9th graders will attend classes on their own campus, while incoming 7th graders will be divided between Dana and Foothills junior high schools.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 5, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 5, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Junior High Schools

Item ID: 3030AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The State Department of Education has announced that Dana Junior High and Foothills Junior High have been nominated as Distinguished Schools in the 1987-88 California School Recognition Program.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 20, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 20, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Junior High Schools

Item ID: 3032AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Dana Junior High girls visit the state capital.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 15, 1971

Pages: p. 12

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 15, 1971

Pages: p. 12

Subjects: Camp Fire Girls; Dana Junior High School--students; Sacramento, California

Item ID: 32980AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education turned down a recommendation to shorten the last week of school at the high school. The recommendation was that for the last week, Monday would be a full day, while Tuesday through Thursday would be half days.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2966An

Collection: Newspaper Index

Items regarding First Avenue Junior High School

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 13, 1933 p. 1 (buildings declared unsafe); January 26, 1934 p. 1 (building vacated); August 8, 1938 p. 1 (Federal funds); June 21, 1951 p. 1 (first graduating class); February 18, 1957 p. 1 (renovation); May 8, 1958 p. 3 (band award)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 13, 1933 p. 1 (buildings declared unsafe); January 26, 1934 p. 1 (building vacated); August 8, 1938 p. 1 (Federal funds); June 21, 1951 p. 1 (first graduating class); February 18, 1957 p. 1 (renovation); May 8, 1958 p. 3 (band award)

Subjects: Schools - First Avenue Junior High School

Item ID: 4224AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Jack Sonnhalter, principal of First Avenue Junior High School, will take an early retirement at the end of the current school year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 18, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 18, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - First Avenue Junior High School

Item ID: 3042AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council voted to authorize closure of California St. between Santa Anita and First Avenue so that the Arcadia School District can install temporary classrooms while First Avenue School is being rebuilt.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 9, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 9, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - First Avenue Junior High School

Item ID: 2608AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

First Avenue Junior High has been nominated as a 1990 California Distinguished School by the State Department of Education. First Avenue will be one of six schools in Los Angeles County to be so nominated.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 13, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 13, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - First Avenue Junior High School

Item ID: 3044AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Board of Education approved a joint powers agreement with the city regarding use of part of the First Avenue Junior High School site for recreational purposes.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 10, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 10, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - First Avenue Junior High School

Item ID: 3034AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The First Avenue Junior High School sustained $1 million in damages Monday night, May 28, 1979. Arson is suspected as the cause of the fire.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 31, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 31, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - First Avenue Junior High School

Item ID: 3035AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Board of Education has decided that the First Avenue Junior High School will be rebuilt following the present basic configuration. Article indicates possibilities for interior plans.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 19, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 19, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - First Avenue Junior High School

Item ID: 3038AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Police detained four teenagers Tuesday for questioning about a lunch time melee Monday involving a dozen youths at Arcadia High School in which a teenager was hit on the head with a lead pipe.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 16, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 16, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School; Crime and Criminals

Item ID: 15AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 22, 1990

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 22, 1990

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - First Avenue Junior High School

Item ID: 3045AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Firemen have decided that the Memorial Day fire at First Avenue Junior High School was definitely the work of arsonists. All of the other possible causes have been eliminated.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 15, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 15, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - First Avenue Junior High School

Item ID: 3037AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Nearly two years after fire caused extensive damage at First Avenue Junior High, students and staff are eager for the re-opening of the main building. Article describes new features.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Schools - First Avenue Junior High School

Item ID: 3040AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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The drill team from Dana Junior High School marched off with the sweepstakes award at the 43rd annual Camellia Festival Parade in Temple City, while the band, tall flags and drum major (military) all captured first place trophies.

District starts moving into new buildings: Dana school nears completion.

Arcadia students receive diplomas. Class of 1983--Arcadia High School, First Avenue Junior High School, Dana Junior High School, and Foothills Junior High School. Arcadia Tribune staff photos by Jay Hoover and Louis Nunez.

The Arcadia Board of Education made firm its plans for the Junior High pupils. First Avenue 8th and 9th graders will attend classes on their own campus, while incoming 7th graders will be divided between Dana and Foothills junior high schools.

The State Department of Education has announced that Dana Junior High and Foothills Junior High have been nominated as Distinguished Schools in the 1987-88 California School Recognition Program.

Dana Junior High girls visit the state capital.

The Arcadia Board of Education turned down a recommendation to shorten the last week of school at the high school. The recommendation was that for the last week, Monday would be a full day, while Tuesday through Thursday would be half days.

Items regarding First Avenue Junior High School

Jack Sonnhalter, principal of First Avenue Junior High School, will take an early retirement at the end of the current school year.

The Arcadia City Council voted to authorize closure of California St. between Santa Anita and First Avenue so that the Arcadia School District can install temporary classrooms while First Avenue School is being rebuilt.

First Avenue Junior High has been nominated as a 1990 California Distinguished School by the State Department of Education. First Avenue will be one of six schools in Los Angeles County to be so nominated.

The Board of Education approved a joint powers agreement with the city regarding use of part of the First Avenue Junior High School site for recreational purposes.

The First Avenue Junior High School sustained $1 million in damages Monday night, May 28, 1979. Arson is suspected as the cause of the fire.

The Board of Education has decided that the First Avenue Junior High School will be rebuilt following the present basic configuration. Article indicates possibilities for interior plans.

Police detained four teenagers Tuesday for questioning about a lunch time melee Monday involving a dozen youths at Arcadia High School in which a teenager was hit on the head with a lead pipe.

Firemen have decided that the Memorial Day fire at First Avenue Junior High School was definitely the work of arsonists. All of the other possible causes have been eliminated.

Nearly two years after fire caused extensive damage at First Avenue Junior High, students and staff are eager for the re-opening of the main building. Article describes new features.