A RC A DI A SPORTS PAGE TOO A RC A DI A SPORTS PAGE TOO Page 52 January 2012 A RC A DI A SPORTS PAGE TOO A RC A DI A SPORTS PAGE TOO Security Continued from page 50 policy and actions, but for him, being proactive is the best way to keep students safe. “Students can’t concentrate on learning if they’re worried about having their lunch money or cell phone taken,” Dorer says. Kevin Mooney is assistant principal and athletic director at Arcadia. He works closely with security staff during the school day and for athletic events, where energy may run high. An experienced security staff knows what it takes to prevent trouble before it starts. That’s where the relationship with Arcadia students is important, Mooney said – they know Eshelman and other security people are there to keep them safe, and they know what’s expected of them, too. “Kids know what’s right and wrong,” Dorer said. Arcadia has 1,700 students. Dorer points out that’s the size of a small town. He welcomes the involvement and participation of municipal police on middle- and high-school campuses in the district. A Phoenix police of fi cer is assigned to Arcadia and is the ultimate law enforcement on campus. If a student or visitor becomes disruptive, harms someone or steals or destroys property, the of fi cer can make arrests and process criminal charges. His other role as school resource of fi cer is to follow up on truancy cases or in parent custodial issues, Dorer said. The district shares the cost of the of fi cers’ salaries with the city for which the of fi cer works. Keeping enthusiastic sports fans from being disruptive at sporting events is just one of the jobs of campus security at Arcadia High School. Photos by Dale Messmer. Eshelman started in the Scottsdale school district as a substitute teacher. Her experience since she came to Arcadia as a security person 14 years ago has shown her that the students haven’t changed much, she says, even though changes in our society have made security more noticeable. She clearly enjoys working with students and speaks to them in a con fi dent, bantering. But she says she never worries about maintaining their respect and compliance. “They know we’re in charge,” she said. Former students check in with Eshelman on Facebook and with visits to campus. “You are the reason I became an actor,” one student, a successful comedienne wrote. Children MUST learn to swim Hubbard Family Swim School BABY SPLASH FREE weekly lessons for babies ages 4 weeks to 5 month olds LITTLE SNAPPERS 2 free lessons for new students ages 6 - 35 months GROUP LESSONS for kids of all swimming levels ages 6 months - 12 years THREE VALLEY LOCATIONS Phoenix, Mesa & Peoria hubbardswim.com 602.971.4044 w w w. ARC ADIALIT TLE LE AG U E .com IF YOU REGISTER THEY WILL COME PRE-REGISTER ONLINE NOW FOR THE 2012 SEASON BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 4-18 2 N D R E G I S T R A T I O N W A L K - I N D A T E