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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
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p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 2, 2020
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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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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.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 25, 2020
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 25, 2020
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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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The Marching bands in the 2021 Tournament of Roses Parade have been announced. Arcadia High School's Apache Marching Band and Color Guard will participate in the 2021 Rose Parade. See also Mountain Views News, p. 3, March 7, 2020.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 8, 2020
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 8, 2020
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p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia High School Apache Marching Band
Arcadia High School Color Guard
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade-2021
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375 Arcadia High School Apaches are set for marching in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on January 2, 2017, and at the Rose Parade Band Fest on New Year's Eve at Pasadena City College. Band director is Mr. Seth Murray. The Apache Marching Band has performed in the Rose Parade 15 times over the past 50 years.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 22, 2016
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p. 1, 10
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 22, 2016
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p. 1, 10
Subjects
Arcadia High School Apaches Marching Band
Murray, Seth
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade
Item ID
34933AN
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Arcadia High School Apache marching band will perform at President Bush's second term inaugural parade on January 20, 2005. 312 students will travel to Washington, D.C., for the event. Tom Landes is the band conductor.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 20, 2004
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p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 20, 2004
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arcadia High School Apache Marching Band
George W. Bush
Presidential Inaugural Parade
Landes, Tom
Presidential inauguration
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29520AN
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The 50th annual Arcadia Festival of Bands will be on Saturday, November 15th.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 11, 2003
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 11, 2003
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p. A3
Subjects
Festival of Bands
Schools - Arcadia High School - Apache Marching Band
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26944AN
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Assembly bill AB858, also known as the Jerry Ballesteros Act, is now going to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. It is a bill introduced by Assemblywoman Jackie Goldberg (D-Los Angeles), calling for a ban on the use of Native American tribal names, specifically Apaches and Comanches, as school mascots. The Arcadia Board of Education opposes the bill. Arcadia leaders say the use of the name Apaches is a gesture of respect. Arcadia High School has a close relationship with the White Mountain Apache tribe, which supports the use of the name. This year's bill is different, in that last year's bill left a small loophole if the name is used respectfully.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 1, 2003
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p. 1, 20
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 1, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 20
Subjects
Arcadia High School Apaches logo
Arcadia High School - Mascot
Assembly bills - Assembly Bill 858 (AB858) - Jerry Ballesteros Act
Goldberg, Jackie
Indian mascot bill
Native American Indian Tribes
Tribal names
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31568AN
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Assemblywoman Jackie Goldberg (D-Los Angeles) has reintroduced her bill to ban the use of Native American names for school mascots. The bill was defeated in the last session, with opposition from the city of Arcadia and the Arcadia Unified School District. The act lists only two tribal names as specifically banned - Apaches and Comanches -- along with terms such as Redskins, Chiefs, Braves and Papooses. Under AB858, the only schools exempted from the ban are those under the regulation of tribal councils.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 17, 2003
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p. 21
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 17, 2003
Pages
p. 21
Subjects
Arcadia High School Apaches logo
Arcadia High School - Mascot
Assembly bills - Assembly Bill 858 (AB858) - Jerry Ballesteros Act
Goldberg, Jackie
Native American Indian Tribes
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31484AN
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The 380-member Apache Marching Band, under the direction of Tom Landes and its 62-member color guard, will march in the 2003 Tournament of Roses Parade.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
Dec. 29, 2002
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
Dec. 29, 2002
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p. A3
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School - Apache Marching Band
Tournament of Roses - Parade - 2003
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Fifty marching bands, drill teams, color guards and auxiliary units will take part in the 49th annual Festival of Bands hosted by the Arcadia High School Apache Marching Band. The competition will be on Saturday, November 16th.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 10, 2002
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p. A2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 10, 2002
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School - Apache Marching Band
Festival of Bands
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Council opposes tribal mascot bill. Arcadia city council voted to oppose AB 2115 or any other legislation that would block Arcadia High School from using the Apache name and mascot.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 6, 2002
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 6, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Apache Nation
Arcadia High School mascot
Arcadia High School Apaches logo
Assembly bills
Native American Indian Tribes
Item ID
30550AN
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Jackie Goldberg's Assembly Bill 2115 to ban the use of American Indian tribes as mascots was defeated.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 30, 2002
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 30, 2002
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p. 1
Subjects
Apache Nation
Arcadia High School Apaches logo
Arcadia High School mascot
Assembly bills
Native American Indian Tribes
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30531AN
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Board wants to keep Apache name. The Arcadia Board of Education voted unanimously to oppose AB 2115, a bill that would forbid Arcadia High School from using the Apache mascot.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 16, 2002
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p. 1, 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 16, 2002
Pages
p. 1, 8
Subjects
Arcadia Board of Education
Apache Nation
Apaches
Arcadia High School mascot
Arcadia High School Apaches logo
Cooper, Charles
Goldberg, Jackie (Assemblywoman)
Hennessy, Mimi
Liu, Carol (Assemblywoman)
Native American Indian Tribes
Steinmeier, Joann
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Assembly Bill 2115 goes to the state legislature. It calls for a ban on using the name Apaches by Arcadia Unified School District sports teams.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 2, 2002
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 2, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia High School Apaches logo
Arcadia High School mascot
Assembly bills
Native American Indian Tribes
White Mountain Apache Nation
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30469AN
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Article about the Arcadia High School mascot controversy.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 28, 2002
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 28, 2002
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Apache Nation
Arcadia High School Apaches logo
Arcadia High School mascot
Native Americans
Native American Indian Tribes
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The Apache marching band will participate in the annual Festival of Bands. Dallas Massey, Apache Tribal Chairman for the White Mountain Apaches, will be the Grand Marshal of the parade.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 16, 2000
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 16, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Apache Nation
Arcadia High School - Apache Marching Band
Festival of Bands
Massey, Dallas
White Mountain Apaches
Item ID
27952AN
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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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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 7, 2000
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 7, 2000
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p. 1
Subjects
Apache Nation
Arcadia High School - Apache Marching Band
Arcadia High School Apaches logo
Arcadia High School mascot
Native American Indian Tribes
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Members of the Arcadia High School Marching Band earned money by blowing up balloons for the Democratic National Convention at Staples Center. The money will pay for a trip later this year to the Gator Bowl in Florida.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 17, 2000
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 17, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia High School - Apache Marching Band
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27887AN
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Arcadia board reaffirms use of Apache name. The school board revisited the issue of the use of the Apache name and symbol by Arcadia High School. Native Americans spoke against using the name Apache but the board concluded that it will retain "Apaches," a name AHS has used since the early 1950s.Article by Ed Spielman

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 30, 2000
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 30, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Apache Nation
Arcadia High School Apaches logo
Arcadia High School mascot
Native American Indian Tribes
School Board
Spielman, Ed
Item ID
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After an emotional, two hour discussion, the Arcadia school board reaffirmed its support of Arcadia High School's use of the Apache nickname.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 29, 2000
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p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 29, 2000
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Apache Nation
Arcadia High School Apaches logo
Arcadia High School mascot
Native American Indian Tribes
Item ID
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