Second of five articles about Asian immigrants concerns the differing cultural stresses that arise when East meets West. See hard copy in VF "Population" item #42.
Third article in a series of five about new Asian residents deals with the problems faced by the new arrivals. See hard copy in VF "Population" item #43.
The preliminary report of the population and housing counts of the 1980 census provides population figures for cities in the area. Arcadia's population increased slightly more than 800 from 45,138 in 1970 to 45, 955 in 1980.
Arcadia in 1989 is a changing city. Officials estimate Asians now comprise 15 to 17 % of the population and 27% of the student body. Minorities, including Hispanics, blacks and American Indians total 35% of the school enrollment.
By the year 2000 Arcadia will have more homes and businesses, more traffic, higher property values, and a larger population of Asians, though the population of the city as a whole will not increase very much. Officials predict what the city will be like in the year 2000.
The Chinese School in Arcadia, with about 85 children, is geared to teaching Chinese children about their cultural heritage, music history, language, customs and traditions. See hard copy in VF "Schools - Private."
Longley Way cheerleading team beat 130 cheerleaders from the other five Arcadia elementary schools for the Arcadia Recreation Department 1983 Cheerleading Title. See hard copy in Box 51.
About 150 Asian parents told city and school officials at a meeting that they are troubled by two fights at Arcadia High School between Asians and Caucasians.
The Asian-American Association for Arcadia, a new community service organization in the city, has been formed to act as a bridge for new immigrants to become involved in the mainstream of Arcadia life. David Ma is chairman of the group.
Arcadia High School junior, Holly Melvin, was chosen queen of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association. Princesses on the Royal Court are Debbi Delong, Robin Henkels, Susan Keh, Dynese Schiffilea. See hard copy in VF "Tournament of Roses."
Rosanna Spata has been chosen queen by the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association. Princesses on her Royal Court for the January 1989 parade are Laura Ganguin, Marisa Stephenson, Christy Renken, Jeanie Moore. See hard copies in VF "Tournament of Roses."
Responding to a report of tensions between Caucasian and Asian students at Arcadia High School, Superintendent of Schools, Elbert Souders said the problem is "very small" and is being addressed by the district.