4 JUNE 2021 EDITOR’S NOTE Happy Father’s Day to all the awesome dads out there, and congrats to this year’s graduates! As the month of May came to an end, students all over Arcadia donned their caps and gowns and headed to venues around the Valley to receive their diplomas. It was a welcome sight, as it seems our little corner of the world is finally getting back to normal. We have a lot of “new” in this month’s edition – new eateries have opened, art pieces were installed, people have joined the roster at our schools, and students finished out the year with recognition from various organizations; new accomplishments they can add to their list. We want to see what you’re doing for summer vacation this year, so make sure to email photos or share them through social media @arcadianews. You’ll have a chance to be featured in a special section of the September edition and one photo will also be selected for our cover. The deadline to send in photos is August 8. We can’t wait to see all the fun you’ve had! Happy summer days are ahead! Thank you for reading Arcadia News , – Mallory Gleich P.S. Arcadia News is looking for freelance writers to be part of our award-winning newspaper. If you or someone you know loves to write, email me: editor@arcadianews.com. – Mallory Gleich UPCOMING THEMES: No one has better coverage in the areas of Arcadia, Biltmore and the Camelback Corridor. Promote your business to 48,000 loyal Arcadia News readers. For more: 602-840-6379 or email roni@arcadianews.com . JULY Summer AUGUST Back to School SEPTEMBER Fall Sports “A father carries pictures where his money used to be.” – Steve Martin By Mallory Gleich Rheana Stangler doesn’t give up easily. Throughout her high school career, she’s maintained a stellar GPA, challenged herself with AP classes and fine-tuned her Mandarin. She was recently accepted to the University of Texas at Austin and now she can also add Arcadia News Scholarship winner to her list of achievements. During her time at AHS, Rheana was on the state champion varsity pom and dance teams and was also involved in the National Honor Society, Bring Change to Mind Club and Key Club. “Varsity pom was the highlight of my high school experience. I started my sophomore year, and we’ve grown the past three years significantly – we took home the state title in March, and I’m so proud of how far this team has come,” she said. Rheana explained that although sometimes she felt physically and mentally exhausted, it was all worth it. She gained relationships, friendships and memories that she will cherish forever. This fall, Rheana will be attending UT Austin’s McCombs School of Business with an unspecified business major. “Growing up, I have always had an entrepreneurial mentality. With that being said, I want to take this passion and apply it to my education and career,” she said. Rheana said that being part of a media or newspaper company would be a fantastic opportunity. Her future goals include traveling the world and pursuing a career she loves. She said that a career in journalism or media goes hand-in-hand with business and that her love for writing inspired her to pursue a career in both fields. “Graduating from high school and heading off to college is extremely bittersweet; I will miss the little things in high school, but I am so excited for the new experiences that will come my way in college,” Rheana said. “I do want to thank my support system: my family,” Rheana said. “They are my cheerleaders. With them by my side, I feel constantly inspired to achieve new goals. Thank you for everything!” Congratulations, Rheana, and we wish you luck on your next adventure. 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