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​Freshmen, you have arrived! Arcadia High School welcomes you to what will hopefully be the first of many incredible high school memories throughout your next four years. During the two-day camp, you will learn more about your new campus, preview some of the Arcadia teachers & staff, plus, you will get to hang out with Titan seniors that have the inside scoop on how you can have an awesome first year in high school!

Gabrielle Mills’ interest in global health was sparked in high school when she read "The Hot Zone: A Terrifying True Story," a best-selling book about the spread of a highly contagious deadly virus.
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“I read 'The Hot Zone' during biology class my freshman year. It was really fascinating and I decided then that I wanted to learn more about global health and disease,” said Mills, who attended Arcadia High School in Phoenix.

Now a senior in Barrett, The Honors College, majoring in biomedical engineering with a minor in global health, Mills is set to graduate in May. She has been awarded the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, which will cover the cost of graduate studies at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. In October, she will continue to fulfill her interest in global health and engineering by beginning a PhD in chemical engineering with an emphasis on research.

Mills said she wants to work at the crossroads of chemical engineering and epidemiology to develop modes of treatment for infectious bacterial diseases, such as tuberculosis and cholera.
“My ultimate goal is to be a principal researcher and oversee research focused on alleviating disease. No matter how much work has been done in the last, say 100 years, solutions to disease still elude us. It’s such a complex problem and that’s what draws me to it. I like a challenge,” she said.
Gabrielle Mills, recipient of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, will attend the University of Cambridge for a doctorate in chemical engineering.
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Since 2016, Mills has been interning at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) in Phoenix, where she conducted research on pediatric disorders and created a model that allows researchers to determine the optimal anti-epileptic drug for young patients without the need for testing on the children themselves.
After completing her PhD, Mills said she may opt to stay in the UK or move to somewhere on the East Coast of the United States.
“I want to be in a location where I can travel more easily because my work will be worldwide,” she said.
Mills is one of 34 Americans chosen this year for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, which was established in October 2000 by a $210 million donation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge.
The scholarship, awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK, fully funds postgraduate study and research in any subject at the University of Cambridge. The selection criteria are outstanding intellectual ability, leadership potential, and a commitment to improving the lives of others.
Mills is the fourth Gates Cambridge Scholar from ASU in the past five years. In the 2018 competition year, then-Barrett senior Charity Bhebhe was selected as a Gates Cambridge Scholar, and in the 2016 competition year, ASU alum Michael Meaney was selected. Other recent Gates Cambridge Scholars from ASU include Blake Thomson (2015), Nicole Person-Rennell (2011), and Ben Strauber (2010).
“The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is among the most prestigious postgraduate fellowships in the world. One feature that distinguishes the Gates Cambridge Scholarship program from other major graduate fellowships is its emphasis on 'social leadership,' " said Kyle Mox, director of the Office of National Scholarship Advisement, located in the Barrett Honors College Tempe complex. "The program seeks to create a network of future global leaders who will work together to solve big problems. One of the main factors in Gabby’s selection was her commitment to combatting lethal infectious diseases.” 
“The continued success of ASU students in this fellowship competition is no fluke — ASU and the Gates Cambridge Scholarship program have similar priorities. Both are focused on building thought leaders who are committed to improving the lives of others,” Mox said. 

Article Link : https://asunow.asu.edu/20190222-asu-senior-gabrielle-mills-wins-prestigious-gates-cambridge-scholarship

written by
Nicole Greason
Public relations and publicity manager , Barrett, The Honors College
480-965-8415 nicole.greason@asu.edu

Jake Van Es Eagle Scout Project February 4th - 15th
Packages From Home is a non-profit organization that pack boxes full of snacks, treats, and toiletries for the military overseas so that they feel more close to home.  If you are interested in donating, the donation boxes will be in the front office from February 4 through February 15. Each day after school I will pick up the donations.

Foods
-Coffee (ground, vacuum pak or small cans-1 lb or smaller) - Tea bags
-Slim Jims (short 0.28 oz per stick)
-Canned chili, ravioli, Spaghetti-O’s, Soup, Stew (15 oz to 20 oz)
-Top Ramen soup/ noodle mix ( 3 oz ) Square packs
-Canned fruit (5 oz to 16 oz)
-Canned Tuna, chicken, or turkey (6 oz to 8 oz)
-Granola bars, Power bars or Energy bars
-Rice Krispie Treats, Snacks Crackers - individual size (1 oz to 2 oz)
-Hot Chocolate - (Individual size)
-Jelly, squeezable, in plastic containers (20.5 oz)
-Peanut Butter in plastic containers (16 oz to 18 oz)
-Nuts - cashews, peanuts, corn nuts, sunflower seeds, trail mix (1.5 oz to 6 oz)
-Fruit snacks - Individual size (1 oz to 3 oz)
-Condiments - Individual packets - mustard, relish, ketchup, mayonnaise, creamer, sugar, salt & pepper, sweetener
-Tabasco sauce (2 oz size)
-Saltine Crackers

Hygiene
-foot powder - Gold Bond etc. (small size 1 oz to 3 oz)
-Eye Drops (for desert environment)
-Lip Balm (Blistex, Carmex, Chapstick etc.)
-sunscreen - (6 oz to 8 oz)
-Mens Deodorant (stick type - NOT antiperspirant) 0.5 oz to 3 oz)
-Lotion, cleanser, moisturizer
-Shampoo/Conditioner
-Hand Sanitizer
-Wet Wipes
-Tampons
-Shaving Cream/razors
-Socks
-T-shirts (New Please)
-Boxer Shorts
-Toothbrushes, individually packed
-Toothpaste
-Band Aids
-Bounce Dry Sheets
-Toilet Paper
-Tissue packs
-Bug Repellent
-Cool ties

​Recreation New or gently used
-Paperback books, Music CD’s, DVD’s
-Board games, puzzles, models, dominoes
-Hand Held games
-Puzzle books
-Ping Pong paddles/balls/nets
-Sports equipment and nets
-Video games

Six student-written/directed/produced/cinematographed films, under the supervision of Film/ANN instructor Eric Luse, made their World Premiere at the 2018 Film Festival held on Monday, May 14, before a sold out crowd at the Harkins Shea 14 Theaters:


•           ABC (Film Crew: Jacob Staudenmaier, Dash McDonald, Lindsay Formica – Lead actors: Keegan Godfrey & Zac Denious)
•           Cardboard Wings (Film Crew: Lindsay Formica, Heather DeGroote)
•           Masked (Film Crew: Lainey Durchslag, Narsah Tate Khamis, Avery Moric, Michael Marting, Kyle Arnold, Helena Carey, Drew Nosky)
•           Shots (Film Crew: Reece O’Connor, Casie Chavez, Max Swiergol, Jack Hunt, Caleb Massimi, Ava Lind, Tommy Monaghan)
•           Tether (Film Crew: Costi Haig, Nick Forney, Zoe Campbell, Christopher Smith, Shane Babasick, Anthony Mayo, Dash McDonald)
•           Trauma (Film Crew: Racheal Schulman, Jake Smith, Brendan Weinerth, Steven Sharp, Alex Voigt, Lauren Dib, Alexa Teneyck)


The Film voted “Fan Favorite” was ABC.


The Seniors in the awarding-winning Arcadia Film & ANN programs were honored at the Film Festival:
Alex Voigt, Anthony Mayo, Costi Haig, Dallas Greene, Heather DeGroote, Jacob Staudenmaier, Lauren Dib, Nick Forney, Riley Johnson, Narsah Tate Khamis, Zoe Campbell, Jackson Burdette, Kelly Richmond, & Luis Cerna.


Students competing at the National Student Television & Film Competition in Nashville over Spring Break were presented with Special Certificates of Recognition for the National Award earned for their documentary on the prompt “Sounds Good to Me”:
Jacob Staudenmaier, Nick Forney, Dallas Greene, Narsah (Tate) Khamis, Christopher Smith, Rachael Schulman, Lindsay Formica, Max Swiergol, Dash McDonald, & Alex Teneyck.


Other 2018 Film/ANN awards:


•           Arcadia Studio Plaque Recognition 2018-2019 – Kelly Richmond & Jacob Staudenmaier
•           Katie Stern Memorial Award – Natasha Suder


THANK YOU TO 2018 FILM FESTIVAL SPONSORS/RAFFLE DONORS:


ABOVE & BEYOND - $1,000
•           Arcadia Dad’s Club


PREFERRED SPONSOR - $400
•           Dr. Nabil Dib & Cheryl Dib
•           SNEAKY BIG Studios – www.sneakybig.com


GOLD - $200
•           A to Z Equipment – www.a-zequipment.com
•           The Constantinou Family
•           The Moric Family
•           The Haig Family
•           Leela Market Scottsdale – 7126 E. 5th Ave. Suite B


SILVER - $100
•           The Staudenmaier Family
•           Arcadia Pediatric Dental – www.arcadiakidsdental.com
•           The Marting Family
•           The Johnson Family
•           The Schulman Family
•           Cohen Dowd Quigley – www.cdqlaw.com
•           The Smith Family
•           Tempe Camera – www.tempecamera.com
•           The Clayton-Formica Family
•           The Forney Family


BUSINESS - $50
•           Good Vibe Media – www.thegoodvibemedia.com


RAFFLE DONORS: Johnjay & Rich, Arcadia Ice Arena,  SNEAKY BIG Studios, A to Z Equipment Rental, Jewelya, Lucky Air Plant, Reformed Pilates, The Stand, Senita Athletics, Crane and Carbon, Paige Poppe, Puff & Fluff Dog Grooming, Pure Life Jewelry, Radi8 Yoga, Keep it Wild, Leela Market, Muse Apparel, Joshua By Oak, West Elm, Aure, Greene Family, McDonald Family, Nosky Family, Staudenmaier Family. 


SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FILM FESTIVAL COMMITTEE &  MEDIA COMM BOOSTER OFFICERS:
Rhonda Suder, Katie Formica, Marci McDonald, Marina Moric, Alex Smith, Kerri Schulman, Stefanie Swiergol, Cheryl Dib, Tracy Durchslag, Sue Tessmer, Kara Forney, Kevin DeGroote & Heidi McNeil Staudenmaier.


Thank you to Harkins Theatres for their generosity and support, as well as Crown Press Printing.


Thank you to everyone who supported the Arcadia Media Comm Program students this year!

Numerous Arcadia High School students participated in another Promposal video this year, which was featured on the local television stations. Senior Jacob Staudenmaier, working with multiple other Arcadia film students and friends, successfully created a movie trailer based on Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel” movie in asking Senior Elle Overs to the Arcadia Prom. Junior Dash McDonald was in charge of the cinematography and also helped with editing and sound work. Other Arcadia students involved in the production included: Christopher Smith, Argon Stern, Max Swiergol, Dallas Greene, Riley Johnson, Carson Charleton, Max McCauley, Mitch Arndt, Avery Greey, Sarah Schneider, Nikki Keller, Avery Moric, Luke Belalu, Luis Ayala, Gaby Schorr, and Mikko. Jacob, Elle and Dash were interviewed last Friday on “Good Morning Arizona” about the 2018 promposal video, which was a follow up to the viral Emma Stone/LaLaLand promposal in 2017.

LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION! The Arcadia Film Festival is this Monday, May 14, 6:15 PM at the Harkins Shea 14 Theaters (Scottsdale Road/Shea). GET TO THE THEATER EARLY - THIS EVENT ALWAYS SELLS OUT! Tickets will be available at the door (first come, first serve until theater sells out) - $8 for students, $10 for adults. The students will be selling raffle tickets at the Film Festival for the chance to win many great items: Johnjay & Rich Backstage Pass, Diamondbacks Tickets, SNEAKY BIG Studios Behind The Scenes Tour, LaLaLand album from Emma Stone, Arcadia Ice Arena party, equipment services/rental, Pilates & Yoga classes, jewelry, clothing, dog grooming, gift cards of all types, and much more. Raffle tickets will cost $5 each or $20 for 5 tickets.
 
Six student-written/directed/produced/cinematographed films will have their World Premiere at the Film Festival: ABC, Cardboard Wings, Masked, Shots, Tether, and Trauma. The Film Festival is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the award-winning Arcadia Media Comm Program. Funds are being raised to purchase critically needed new film and television equipment which will benefit all Arcadia students, faculty and administration.
 
THANK YOU TO 2018 FILM FESTIVAL SPONSORS/RAFFLE DONORS:
 
ABOVE & BEYOND - $1,000

• Arcadia Dad’s Club

 
PREFERRED SPONSOR - $400

• Dr. Nabil Dib & Cheryl Dib
• SNEAKY BIG Studios – www.sneakybig.com

 
GOLD - $200
 

• A to Z Equipment – www.a-zequipment.com
• The Constantinou Family
• The Moric Family
• The Haig Family
• Leela Market Scottsdale – 7126 E. 5th Ave. Suite B

 
SILVER - $100
 

• Arcadia Pediatric Dental – www.arcadiakidsdental.com
• The Staudenmaier Family
• The Marting Family
• The Johnson Family
• The Schulman Family
• Cohen Dowd Quigley – www.cdqlaw.com
• The Smith Family
• Tempe Camera – www.tempecamera.com
• The Clayton-Formica Family
• The Forney Family

 
BUSINESS - $50
 

• Good Vibe Media – www.thegoodvibemedia.com

 
RAFFLE DONORS: Johnjay & Rich, Arcadia Ice Arena,  SNEAKY BIG Studios, A to Z Equipment Rental, Jewelya, Lucky Air Plant, Reformed Pilates, The Stand, Senita Athletics, Crane and Carbon, Paige Poppe, Puff & Fluff Dog Grooming, Pure Life Jewelry, Radi8 Yoga, Keep it Wild, Leela Market, Muse Apparel, Joshua By Oak, West Elm, Aure…and much more! 
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Heidi McNeil Staudenmaier at hstaudenmaier@swlaw.com or Rhonda Suder at rksuder@gmail.com. 
 
Thank you for supporting the Arcadia Media Comm Program students.
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Less than 2 weeks away! The ever popular (and always sold out) Arcadia Film Festival is Monday, May 14, 6:15 PM at the Harkins Shea 14 Theaters (Scottsdale Road/Shea). Reserved Seats ($20 each) are available for purchase at the Arcadia Book Store only until THIS FRIDAY. Tickets will be available at the door (first come, first serve until theater sells out) - $8 for students, $10 for adults. The students will be selling raffle tickets at the Film Festival for the chance to win many great items: Johnjay & Rich Backstage Pass, Diamondbacks Tickets, SNEAKY BIG Studios Behind The Scenes Tour, LaLaLand album from Emma Stone, Arcadia Ice Arena party, equipment services/rental, Pilates & Yoga classes, jewelry, clothing, dog grooming, gift cards of all types, and much more. Raffle tickets will cost $5 each or $20 for 5 tickets.
 
The Film Festival is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the award-winning Arcadia Media Comm Program. Funds are being raised to purchase critically needed new film and television equipment which will benefit all Arcadia students, faculty and administration.
 
THANK YOU TO SPONSORS/RAFFLE DONORS (AS OF 4/30):
 
ABOVE & BEYOND - $1,000

• Arcadia Dad’s Club

 
PREFERRED SPONSOR - $400

• Dr. Nabil Dib & Cheryl Dib
• SNEAKY BIG Studios – www.sneakybig.com

 
GOLD - $200

• A to Z Equipment – www.a-zequipment.com
• The Constantinou Family
• The Moric Family
• The Haig Family
• Leela Market Scottsdale – 7126 E. 5th Ave. Suite B

 
SILVER - $100

• Arcadia Pediatric Dental – www.arcadiakidsdental.com
• The Staudenmaier Family
• The Marting Family
• The Johnson Family
• The Schulman Family
• Cohen Dowd Quigley – www.cdqlaw.com
• The Smith Family
• Tempe Camera – www.tempecamera.com
• The Formica Family
• The Forney Family

 
BUSINESS - $50

• Good Vibe Media – www.thegoodvibemedia.com

 
RAFFLE DONORS: Johnjay & Rich, Arcadia Ice Arena,  SNEAKY BIG Studios, A to Z Equipment Rental, Jewelya, Lucky Air Plant, Reformed Pilates, The Stand, Senita Athletics, Crane and Carbon, Paige Poppe, Puff & Fluff Dog Grooming, Pure Life Jewelry, Radi8 Yoga, Keep it Wild, Leela Market, Muse Apparel, Joshua By Oak, West Elm, Aure…and much more! 
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Heidi McNeil Staudenmaier at hstaudenmaier@swlaw.com or Rhonda Suder at rksuder@gmail.com. 
 
Thank you for supporting the Arcadia Media Comm Program students.
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The Teacher Walk Out began Thursday. Although certified staff is still currently receiving paychecks, Arcadia's 22 classified staff members will not be paid during the Walk Out.
The classified staff includes - security - cafeteria - front office assistant staff - & many more. Our certified staff depend on their paychecks, and missing even one day of pay could negatively impact their lives. 

Minimum wage for AHS 22 classified staff is $1,848 a day
So far we have been out of school 5 days
We have raised $2,800

Please consider helping out the certified staff members at Arcadia during the Walk Out.

Arcadia students were well represented among the 2018 scholarship winners announced by the Rotary Club of Scottsdale:

·         Peter J. Fish Business scholarship – first place – Cecilia Forshey ($7500)
·         Bob Murray Performing Arts scholarship – first place – Jacob Staudenmaier ($7500)
·         Peter J. Fish Vocational scholarship – first place – Brisa Marroquin ($7500)
·         Park Shaw First Responder scholarship – first place – Nathaniel Zachariah ($2500)
·         Athletics scholarship – second place – Jack Spier ($5000)

Fifteen scholarships totaling approximately $80,000 were awarded by the Rotary Club to students competing from Arcadia, Chaparral, Saguaro, Desert Mountain and Coronado. Each school was permitted to nominate two students in each of the 8 scholarship categories. Following submission of an application and nomination by their school, the students had to engage in personal interviews with scholarship committee panelists. Susan Metzler, Arcadia’s College and Career Coordinator, was in charge of the scholarship selection process for Arcadia.


The student winners were honored at the Rotary Club’s Youth Day Luncheon on April 30 at the McCormick Ranch Golf Club. The Arcadia students thank the Rotary Club for its generous sponsorship of these scholarships.

Thank you to Mr. Stevens for hosting two Sippin' with Stevens events on Thursday, April 25th, 2018 at 10:00 am and 5:30 pm in Mount Olympus.

We recorded the first event in the morning for your viewing pleasure ;)

LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION! The ever popular (and always sold out) Arcadia Film Festival is Monday, May 14, 6:15 PM at the Harkins Shea 14 Theaters (Scottsdale Road/Shea).The students will be selling raffle tickets at the Film Festival for the chance to win many great items: Johnjay & Rich Backstage Pass, Diamondbacks Tickets, SNEAKY BIG Studios Behind The Scenes Tour, LaLaLand album from Emma Stone, Arcadia Ice Arena party, equipment services/rental, Pilates classes, jewelry, clothing, gift cards of all types, and much more. Please consider helping the Arcadia Media Comm students by donating a raffle item or being a sponsor.
 
Reserved Seats ($20 each) are available for purchase at the Arcadia Book Store only until Friday May 4. Tickets will be available at the door (first come, first serve until theater sells out)- $8 for students, $10 for adults. Raffle tickets will cost $5 each or $20 for 5 tickets. Payment by cash, check or credit card.
 
The Film Festival is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the award-winning Arcadia Media Comm Program. Funds are being raised to purchase critically needed new film and television equipment which will benefit all Arcadia students, faculty and administration.
 
THANK YOU TO SPONSORS/RAFFLE DONORS (AS OF 4/23):
 
ABOVE & BEYOND - $1,000

• Arcadia Dad’s Club

 
PREFERRED SPONSOR - $400

• Dr. Nabil Dib & Cheryl Dib
• SNEAKY BIG Studios – www.sneakybig.com

 
GOLD - $200

• A to Z Equipment – www.a-zequipment.com
• The Constantinou Family
• The Moric Family
• The Haig Family
• Leela Market Scottsdale

 
SILVER - $100

• Arcadia Pediatric Dental – www.arcadiakidsdental.com
• The Staudenmaier Family
• The Marting Family
• The Johnson Family
• The Schulman Family
• Cohen Dowd Quigley – www.cdqlaw.com
• The Smith Family

 
BUSINESS - $50

• Good Vibe Media – www.thegoodvibemedia.com

 
RAFFLE DONORS: Johnjay & Rich, Arcadia Ice Arena,  SNEAKY BIG Studios, A to Z Equipment Rental, Jewelya, Lucky Air Plant, Reformed Pilates, The Stand, Senita Athletics, Crane and Carbon, Paige Poppe, Pure Life Jewelry, Keep it Wild, Leela Market, Muse Apparel, Joshua By Oak, West Elm, Aure…and much more! 
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Heidi McNeil Staudenmaier at hstaudenmaier@swlaw.com or Rhonda Suder at rksuder@gmail.com. 
 
Thank you for supporting the Arcadia Media Comm Program students

April 19th, 2018 at 11:00 am

• Guest Speakers
  Rick Dwyer, AHS psychologist, speaking about campus safety with a presentation: Safe School Initiative: Arcadia Daily Practices
   
• Bylaws Vote
  At the PTO General Board meeting we will be voting on revised PTO Bylaws. Current PTO members can request a copy of the bylaws prior to the meeting at PresidentElect@arcadiapto.org
    
• 2018-19 Executive Slate
  Thanks to the Nominating Committee for their time and energy put toward filling the slate, as well as the incredible volunteers who agreed to serve on the PTO Exec Board in the 2018-19 school year. The Board looks AMAZING with many members returning for a second term as well as some new members joining the team! The Slate will be presented and put to a vote by the General PTO Membership at the General Meeting on April 19th, 11:00 am.
  • Co-President- Linda Schlenker & Cindy Krawczyk
  • Treasurer- Kevin DeGroote
  • Communications- Melissa Darnall
  • Secretary-  Denise Reed
  • Co-Volunteer- Lori McClelland & Jessica Horonenko
  • Co-Membership-  Tricia Longnecker & Anne Erblich
  • VP Fundraising- Denise Haney
  • Advisors - Kelley Pierce & Natalee Leber
  • Pres Elect - OPEN

Jacob Staudenmaier, Arcadia High School Senior, won the Best Overall Film Award at the 2018 Arizona Student Film Festival Competition on April 14. Jacob’s film “Oasis” won First Place in the High School Category and then was selected as the top film out of all finalists. The 15 finalists were screened at the Harkins Scottsdale 101 Theaters as part of the 2018 Phoenix Film Festival. This year’s competition had the most submissions ever, with films entered by hundreds of students from all over the state of Arizona.

The film “Oasis” was an independent project undertaken by Jacob Staudenmaier, with production assistance from Chris Smith. “Oasis” was prepared pursuant to the following prompt: “Without the use of dialogue or voice over, make a film that is less than two minutes long about a character making a difficult and dramatic decision. Show that the character is pulled in two different directions at an emotional level, visualize their process of consideration, and show that they make a decision.”

The film “Mute”, which was undertaken as an Arcadia advanced film-making class project, was also selected as a finalist in this year’s competition. Under the direction of Film Instructor Eric Luse, the film students were not permitted to use any music whatsoever in creating the film. The film focused on a situation of teenage bullying. Students involved in “Mute” were Jacob Staudenmaier, Dash McDonald, Lindsay Formica, Shane Babasick, Heather DeGroote and Costi Haig.

Started in 2007, the Arizona Student Film Festival is a yearly film competition that celebrates the next generation of Arizona Filmmakers. Students from all over the state of Arizona are invited to submit their best short films under 8 minutes. The films are reviewed by professional judges and only a select few are chosen as Finalists to be screened during the Phoenix Film Festival.