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Our world, our country and even our neighborhoods seem broken, confused and scared. 2020 has been a tough year, to say the least. A basketball legend lost his life. The wildfires in California and Australia and now here in Arizona, “murder hornets,” mass shootings, the pandemic and then, the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and many others brought on a flurry of protests and events fighting racism and police brutality. I learned about the five core values of journalism while attending the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. They are: truth and accuracy, independence, fairness and impartiality, humanity and accountability. While we are not a national publication, we hold these values to the highest standard and report things that are true and things that are happening in our community. That’s where you come in. Our publication is all about you, Arcadia, and we strive to bring you the good news. We know that the world is heartbroken. Our goal is to give you a break from all of that. A moment to smile, to learn a little more about your neighbors and your neighborhood. Please reach out with any story ideas or feedback to editor@arcadianews.com. Send us your photos. Send us your concerns. We want to hear it all and share the good news with the community. We hope that you and yours are safe, happy and healthy and that you enjoy the rest of your summer. Be well, Mallory Gleich Mallory Gleich Dr. Cain Jagodzinski By Mallory Gleich Arcadia High School will encounter many new things in the coming school year, including a new parking lot, fresh paint and a brand- new principal, Dr. Cain Jagodzinski. Dr. J (for short) was born in Denver, Colo., and lived there until he and his family moved to Phoenix in 1989. He holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education with a major in history and a minor in biology. He also earned a master’s degree from Arizona State University in school administration and a doctorate in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University. Before coming to Arcadia High, Dr. J was the principal of Fountain Hills High School and a teacher and administrator in the Paradise Valley Unified School District. He was the dean of students at Shadow Mountain High School and assistant principal at Sunrise Middle School and Shea Middle School. He also spent 11 years coaching high school basketball. Dr. J said that the hiring process to become Arcadia High’s principal went well. “It allowed me to meet the community, staff and the district leadership team. Although it was virtual, it was a great experience and made me very excited to get started,” Dr. J said. “The hardest part of the process was that it was virtual – I have never participated in an online method like that.” Dr. J said he is most excited to continue to meet the students, staff and community of Arcadia. “I want to listen and learn from each group of stakeholders while learning the traditions and history of Arcadia High School. Leading a neighborhood school with a rich history of excellence will be very rewarding,” Dr. J said. “I believe that it is essential for leaders to listen, be visible and make themselves available. Additionally, the principal must be an instructional leader on campus,” he said. Dr. J’s goal for the upcoming year will be to focus on building relationships and student achievement. He explained that he wants to continue the work happening at AHS while connecting with students, staff, parents and community members. “I want to listen and look for new initiatives to further the growth of our students,” Dr. J said. When he’s not at work, Dr. J enjoys playing basketball and taking road trips with his family. He also enjoys playing classic arcade games from the 80s. Dr. J’s name may look familiar to some. His wife, Tamara, is the principal at Hopi Elementary School. “I am looking forward to working with Mrs. J and the entire Arcadia learning community,” Dr. J said. “The feeder schools have had great success academically and provide students wonderful opportunities to learn in a supportive and caring environment. A piece of advice I have taken from these great leaders is to enjoy the incredible support the community gives their schools.” AHS welcomes new principal for 2020-21 school year

4122 N 56th Street • $ 1,195,000 5 Bedroom/ 4 Bath • 3,723 square feet IN THE HEART OF ARCADIA 2020 TAVAN SCHOOL DISTRICT SALES RESULTS (1/01/2020-5/31/2020) Active Homes - 71 Homes Homes Sold - 69 Homes Average Sale Price - $733,000 Average Sold $ Per SF - $305 Average Days On Market - 73 days There is currently 4 months of home inventory. (based on 2019 sales results) 2020 home sales have decreased 22% this year. (based on 2019 sales results) 2020 home prices have increased 11%. (based on 2019 sales results) 2020 $ Per Square Foot prices have increased 10%. (based on 2019 sales results) 2020 Homes are taking 20% less time to sell. (based on 2019 sales results) 2019 TAVAN SCHOOL DISTRICT SALES RESULTS Homes Sold - 221 Homes Average Sale Price - $651,000 Average Sold $ Per SF - $276 Average Days On Market - 91 days Arcadia Real Estate Stats 2020 HOPI SCHOOL DISTRICT SALES RESULTS (1/01/2020-5/31/2020) Active Homes - 145 homes Homes Sold - 110 homes Average Sale Price - $1,602,000 Average Sold $ Per SF - $407 Average Days On Market - 118 days There is currently 6 months of home inventory. (based on 2019 sales results) 2020 home sales have decreased 15% this year. (based on 2019 sales results) 2020 home prices have increased 15%. (based on 2019 sales results) 2020 $ Per Square Foot prices have increased 9%. (based on 2019 sales results) 2020 homes are taking 1% more time to sell. (based on 2019 sales results) 2019 HOPI SCHOOL DISTRICT SALES RESULTS Homes Sold - 312 homes Average Sale Price - $1,362,000 Average Sold $ Per SF - $371 Average Days On Market - 117 days Free MLS Access: visit TommyAtkinson.com SELLING YOUR HOME? Ask me about my comprehensive online and print marketing program that exposes your home to the largest pool of qualified buyers. Walt Danley Realty Cell 602-625-6020 www.tommyatkinson.com 5 JULY 2020 By Rachael Bouley 2020 has been a big year for Kate Flores. Not only did she graduate from Arcadia High School, but she was also named the winner of the Valley Metro Design a Transit Wrap Contest. Now in its 20th year, the contest encourages high school students to use their creativity to produce artwork for buses and light rail trains. “It gives students a sense of civic pride and ownership of the transit system,” Valley Metro spokesperson Madeline Phipps said. “We hope that the contest will increase awareness of the transit system and encourage students to become transit users if they aren’t already.” Flores’ artwork and artistic talent impressed the judging panel, which was made up of educators, school administrators and representatives from local businesses and the arts community. Her design, titled Oh The Places You’ll Go With Valley Metro, earned her first place and her art will be featured on the bus and light rail train for one year. Flores’ design resonated with judges because of the familiarity of the cityscape, the reference to the desert, and the landmarks of the Tempe Bridge and Camelback Mountain. “The rays are reminiscent of the Arizona state flag,” Phipps said. The title of Flores’ artwork is a tribute to her senior year and moving on to college. She was inspired by her neighborhood and places like downtown Phoenix, Camelback and Mill Avenue. “I came up with my design by looking at some of my favorite pictures of Arizona and past Valley Metro contest winners,” Flores said. “I wanted a design that showed different areas of Phoenix but also created a sense of unity between every individual spot.” AHS graphic design teacher Dianna Cure urged Flores and the rest of her class to enter the contest. “I spent every day in class working on my design for about six weeks,” Flores said. “I worked on it during Advertising Art III, using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.” Cure broke the big news of Flores’ win. “When she called me, I was super surprised and almost couldn’t believe it,” she said. Flores began drawing when she was a child, and that has blossomed into a love for graphic design. She is thankful for the opportunity and Cure’s constant support. “Winning the bus wrap was unreal, and I am so grateful I can share my work with everyone in Phoenix,” Flores said. “I really couldn’t have done any of it without Ms. Cure. She is constantly pushing me to be better and get out of my comfort zone. She’s an amazing teacher, and without her encouragement, winning the bus wrap wouldn’t have been possible.” Flores plans to attend the University of Arizona in the fall. “I am looking into taking art classes in college and moving forward in graphic design,” Flores said. “I am so beyond excited to be a Wildcat and cannot wait to start the next four years.” AHS graduate wins Design a Transit Wrap Contest Kate Flores was inspired by Arizona scenery and used it to create the winning design. PHOTOS COURTESY OF VALLEY METRO