January 12, 2007
Arcadia High School Hosts Award-Winning Water Station
for P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Arizona™ Marathon
Last year Arcadia High School students won third place (out of 24 competitors) for “most spirited water station” during the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Arizona™ Marathon. They know the competition is stiff, but they’re hoping for first place this year. The reason: SRP awards $2,500.00 to charity for the station with the best theme, spirit and cleanliness.
The students’ theme is the 1960s. They’ll be wearing tie dye clothes, headbands, peace signs, bell bottoms, wigs and more! Read More >
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Scottsdale community
honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
From noon to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 14, CCD in cooperation with the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presents “Peace and Community Day 2007, Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts Mall, 7380 East Second St.
The event will feature a diverse selection of arts and crafts, hands-on activities for children and families, food and refreshments and community information. Entertainment will include jazz pianist Andy Margolis and jazz singer Nancy Gee. The event is presented in partnership with the city of Scottsdale, the Scottsdale Unified School District and APS. Admission is free. For more information, contact the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts at (480) 994-2787.
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Mark Wood Concert
You are especially invited to attend the "Electric Fusion" Concert featuring professional rock violinist Mark Wood with almost 200 Scottsdale Honor Orchestra students on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 7:00 PM in the Chaparral High School Auditorium. Mr. Wood tours with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra , has performed with Celine Dion, Billy Joel, Lenny Kravitz and many others, is an Emmy award winning composer, and manufactures his own line of unique electric string instruments.
Mr. Wood held clinics and performed with Scottsdale orchestra students last year and the concert was a major hit with parents and students. Teachers and parents said they have never seen students so excited about their practice and performance. A brief review by Channel 3 - AZ can be seen at: http://www.electrifyyourstrings.com/mediacoverage.html A flyer is also attached for more detailed information if you desire.
Please RSVP by January 19th to Glen Turner at glen.turner@dcranchnet.com or 480-391-3442 so we can have a ticket and a good seat waiting for you.
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STAND, or Students Taking Action Now: Darfur
Arcadia High School has a wide variety of student clubs and organizations. This year, a new club was formed. More than 40 students worked together to create a new club called STAND, or Students Taking Action Now: Darfur.
STAND was created to raise awareness about the genocide in Darfur, in the western region of Sudan . This situation has been called the world's worst humanitarian crisis. The conflict in Darfur has been ongoing since 2003 with 800,000 people viciously attacked and murdered. Every day, 500 people die and, unless something is done, this number will only increase. In addition, 2.5 million people have been driven from their homes. This situation is made worse by the fact that the government is involved with the crimes.
The STAND club meets weekly to discuss ways to raise money to help victims in Darfur and to educate the Arcadia student body and the community about the situation. They also advocate for more action to be taken by the government.
To aid in STAND's efforts, the Arcadia High School Drama Department and Dance Company have teamed with the club to create a benefit performance of the school's winter play and dance concert. These performances will take place on January 20 and February 1, 2007.
All of the profits and donations received from these two events will go directly to aid the people of Darfur . Students hope that concerned citizens as well as fellow students will join the efforts to restore hope to the nation of Darfur . They encourage anyone interested to invite their friends, neighbors, families, and co-workers to attend the performances. For more information, contact the Arcadia High School office at 480-484-6300.
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