Arcadia High School Booster Club paid special tribute to the memory of Syd Larkin, former club president and friend of sports. At a ceremony in the rally court, his wife, Elaine Larkin, unveiled a bronze plaque which will be placed on the wall on the North Gym.
The National Foundation for Advancement in Arts has named Arcadia High School senior Elaine Kao as one of 105 winners of awards for achievement in dance, music, theater, visual arts and writing.
The Golden Apple Award was given to Jim and Sharon Eberhardt for outstanding community leadership, especially for volunteering in support of education in Arcadia.
Sandi McQuilkin, a volunteer at Holly Avenue Elementary School, has received the Golden Apple Award for her service to the community. The award, given for outstanding community leadership, is sponsored by the Northwest San Gabriel Valley Administrators Association.
Gloria Horstman gets Golden Apple Award given in recognition of dedication and service to education from the Northwest San Gabriel Valley Administrators' Association.
The Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association Royal Court is shown here. They are Elaine Francis, Gina Arobio, Jeanine VanDusen, Sharon Brolin, Ginger Marrone.
The Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association Royal Court is shown here. They are Elaine Francis, Gina Arobio, Jeanine VanDusen, Sharon Brolin, Ginger Marrone.
26 local schools earn high honors, the 2023 California Distinguished Schools award, including Hugo Reid Elementary, Camino Grove Elementary, Highland Oaks Elementary, Rancho Learning Center, Baldwin Stocker Elementary, Holly Avenue Elementary and Longley Way Elementary School from the Arcadia Unified School District.
Baldwin Stocker Elementary School opened its Baldwin Stocker Information Center, complete with 16 Apple 2e computers and a computer encyclopedia stored on a single laser disc. It will soon feature modems, fax machines and laser discs. Funding comes from the state and from local support groups such as the Arcadia Educational Foundation and the PTA. Photos.
Arcadia Planning Commission voted 5-0 to reject a proposal for a crematory to be built on First Avenue, next to Arcadia Mortuary at 500 S. First Avenue. The application came from Jim Larkin, who operates Arcadia Mortuary. The proposal drew criticism from neighbors and other Arcadia residents, with pickets.
"Good Old Days" in Arcadia schools. Superintendent Mimi Hennessy presented her State of the District report to the Arcadia Rotary. She said Arcadia is sending 98% of graduates on to higher education, and gives other figures and statistics.
Local horn players join "The Four Tops" on stage at Arcadia Performing Arts Center on February 21. The local musicians are Fabio Spinella, a graduate of Arcadia High School, Matthew Murdock, who was a teacher for Arcadia High School Band Program, and Mike Danielson, Music Director at First Avenue Middle School for over 20 years.