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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
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p. 1
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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
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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.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 2, 2020
Pages
p. 3
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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
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The Apaches are here to stay. The Arcadia High Student Exectuvie Council announced that the school will maintain the the Apache Indian as the Arcadia High School mascot.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25903
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 30, 1997
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 30, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Apache Nation
Arcadia High School Apaches logo
Arcadia High School - Mascot
Native American Indian Tribes
Peschiutta, Claudia
Item ID
26103AN
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Arcadia Apaches name use is challenged. Sonny Skyhawk challenged The Arcadia School Board to drop the Apache Native American mascot for Arcadia High School.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 11, 1997
Pages
p. 7, 26
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 11, 1997
Pages
p. 7, 26
Subjects
Apache Nation
Arcadia High School Apaches logo
Arcadia High School - Mascot
Native American Indian Tribes
School Board
Skyhawk, Sonny
Item ID
26090AN
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Arcadia High School students are discussing changing the Apache mascot.

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Newspaper
Los Angeles Times San Gabriel Valley Section
Date
October 17, 1997
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p. 1
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Los Angeles Times San Gabriel Valley Section
Date
October 17, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Apache Nation
Arcadia High School Apaches logo
Arcadia High School - Mascot
Native American Indian Tribes
Item ID
10762AN
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The Arcadia High School Executive Council decided to retain the Apache as school mascot.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper7240
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
October 30, 1997
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
October 30, 1997
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Apache Nation
Arcadia High School Apaches logo
Arcadia High School - Mascot
Native American Indian Tribes
Item ID
11108AN
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Martin Plourde is the new principal of Arcadia High School.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 16, 1995
Pages
p. A3 photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 16, 1995
Pages
p. A3 photo
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School
Schools - Employees - Plourde, Martin
Item ID
5161AN
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A profile on Martin Plourde, Principal of Arcadia High School.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 25, 1997
Pages
p. 6
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 25, 1997
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Arcadia High School
Plourde, Martin
Principals
Educators
Teachers
Item ID
26127AN
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Despite pressure from Native American representatives to switch mascots in the interest of cultural sensitivity, the Apache will remain as Arcadia High School's mascot, student and school leaders decided.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 29, 1997
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 29, 1997
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Apache Nation
Arcadia High School Apaches logo
Arcadia High School - Mascot
Native American Indian Tribes
Item ID
10995AN
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Native American activists are urging Arcadia High School to drop the Apache mascot, hinting that they might turn to a law suit as a last resort.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10384
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 11, 1997
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 11, 1997
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Apache Nation
Arcadia High School Apaches logo
Arcadia High School - Mascot
Native American Indian Tribes
Item ID
10332AN
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Local Native American activists have demanded that Arcadia High School drop its "Apaches" nickname, saying it is racist and offensive.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper17740
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 6, 1999
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 6, 1999
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arcadia High School
Item ID
17940AN
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More than a mascot. Schools: 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. Members of the Arcadia High School Student Council are scheduled today to recommend whether to keep their school mascot, the Apache warrior which has been used for 45 years.

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Newspaper
Los Angeles Times
Date
October 28, 1997
Pages
p. B2 w/photo
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Los Angeles Times
Date
October 28, 1997
Pages
p. B2 w/photo
Subjects
Apache Nation
Arcadia High School Apaches logo
Arcadia High School - Mascot
Native American Indian Tribes
Item ID
10996AN
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Martin Plourde is the new principal of Arcadia High School. He is profiled. Photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper5409
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 28, 1995
Pages
p. H Hometown
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 28, 1995
Pages
p. H Hometown
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School
Item ID
5272AN
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Arcadia High School's Student Executive council convened behind closed doors last week to cast its vote on whether the Apache mascot is insulting to American Indians or is a tradition which should remain at the school. They present their vote to the School Board on Tuesday.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 26, 1997
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 26, 1997
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Apache Nation
Arcadia High School Apaches logo
Arcadia High School - Mascot
Native American Indian Tribes
Item ID
10909AN
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Martin Plourde, Arcadia High School principal, was recognized at last week's meeting of the Arcadia Unified District's Governing Board, for completing a 3-year program sponsored by the School Leadership Academy.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper6250
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
June 27, 1996
Pages
p. 7
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Sierra Madre News
Date
June 27, 1996
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Plourde, Martin
Item ID
6075AN
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The Arcadia High School Apache Marching Band will make its 10th Rose Parade appearance.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25932
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 1, 1998
Pages
p. 21
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 1, 1998
Pages
p. 21
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Arcadia High School Apache Marching Band
Item ID
26132AN
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This week's San Gabriel Valley high school baseball rankings have Arcadia High School in first place. The Arcadia High School Apaches are 8-0 in the Pacific League.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 4, 2023
Pages
p. B2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 4, 2023
Pages
p. B2
Subjects
Arcadia High School sports
Baseball
Pacific League
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Details about the 44th annual Arcadia Festival of Bands, hosted by the Arcadia High School Apache Marching Band, are provided.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25915
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 27, 1997
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 27, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia High School Apache Marching Band
Festival of Bands
Item ID
26115AN
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Article describes many of the float entries, including Arcadia's "Fresh Start" and the Arcadia High School "Apache" Marching Band. Photo.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
January 8, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
January 8, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Item ID
12063AN
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Newspaper Index
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High school baseball rankings. In first place is Arcadia High School (11-1)-Arcadia Apaches have won 9 straight and are 5-0 in the Pacific League.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36456
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 28, 2023
Pages
p. B2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 28, 2023
Pages
p. B2
Subjects
Arcadia High School sports
Baseball
Pacific League
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