46 SEPTEMBER 2022 ARCADIANEWSARCHIVES.COM W e’re at an exciting point in time regarding business culture. People with many backgrounds and experiences are working together. Some team members are young – they have never worked at an in-person job and have always had a cell phone. Others are older and started working before laptop computers or the internet even existed. Some employees have only worked at big corporate companies, while others have been at startups. These people are now collaborating via the tiny camera on their computers. Variations make communication differences interesting to observe. You probably have coworkers who will only call you if there’s a scheduled meeting on your calendar. Others may send you an unplanned message asking if you have time to talk. Then there is a handful that will call with no notice. These differences are driven by multiple factors, including generation and work experience. Similarly, people have different habits when it comes to written communication. Some people prefer email, while others like Slack (messaging software). Within the email, there are distinct differences. Some are sent from one person to another. To reduce the number of replies, some emails will have recipients included as blind carbon copies (BCC). Others include many extra people as a carbon copy (CC) for informational purposes. Over the years, I’ve believed there is an inverse relationship between email and the company’s size. In other words, the smaller an organization is, the more recipients will be included in a single email. People at startups tend to copy many people at once. This keeps everyone up to date and is seen as more efficient. Within a large company, it’s more common to see email chains that include only the bare minimum number of people. The sender doesn’t want to involve anyone who doesn’t need to be on the email. The same trend seems to also be true in meetings between companies. A small company will bring many attendees to a meeting to show that the company is legitimate. A large company will send one or two representatives as the only contact points. No matter the venue, one thing hasn’t changed. Praise in public, and criticize in private. Calling someone out in a meeting in front of others does nothing but hurt your relationship with them. If you’re asking a colleague for something via email and aren’t getting the results you want, call them or email them directly. Don’t copy additional people. This is how it will likely feel, even if you aren’t trying to put them on the spot. No one wants their shortcomings to be pointed out in front of others. Adjust your approach, and you’ll get better results. Email etiquette Career Corner Career Corner Career Career expert and founder of Copeland Coaching. copelandcoaching.com BY ANGELA COPELAND Here, it looks like Mackenzie Riley’s big brother, Connor, is offering to carry her school books for her. Connor is seven years old, and will be in second grade at Hopi. Mackenzie is five, and just starting kindergarten.

47 SEPTEMBER 2022 By Mallory Gleich Senior year is a time to decide on after- graduation plans, get those grades up, and, most importantly, make as many memories with friends and teammates as possible. For these four seniors, winning a volleyball state championship is also on the list. Arcadia High School kicked off its 2022-23 volleyball season on August 30 against Chaparral High. The season consists of 17 matches and two regular season tournaments. The top 24 teams in each division will advance to the single- elimination post-season playoff, and what’s more, AHS has moved up and will be competing in the 4A division this year. “Our focus is to win a state championship. Our values of effort, accountability and unity will drive the focus and determination necessary to become a championship program,” Coach Jackie Bunker said. Practices consist of small group tutoring, serving and passing and focused 6-on-6 gameplay. Bunker said the team is highly competitive, which drives their desire to learn and improve daily. “My philosophy in coaching is to partner with each athlete to help them become the best version of themselves on and off the court, by developing a growth-minded approach towards self-improvement and challenges,” she said. The seniors said they are most excited about the opportunity to accomplish something that has never been done before: winning a state championship at Arcadia with their teammates. “Our seniors are an extremely special group of young women who have made countless sacrifices to help raise the level of our program over the past three years,” Bunker said. “I know they will give everything they have this senior season to leave a legacy at Arcadia.” MEET THE SENIORS! Leslie Bugg – Outside Hitter I have been playing volleyball since I was around 10 years old. I love the competition, the game, the cheers, and being part of a team that plays together. What will you miss most about playing for AHS? The coaches! Plans for after graduation? I plan to attend college. I am undecided but excited to further my education and passions. Advice for incoming players? Always give your best effort and be for the team. Tatum Longnecker – Team Captain and Setter I’ve played for Arizona Storm Elite and AHS volleyball for six years. I attended Veritas Prep middle school, where Sarah Sponcil (the greatest setter of all time!) played. Sarah’s father assisted at practices and encouraged me to continue playing. Eventually, I quit my other sports and focused 100 percent on volleyball. My favorite part of playing is being part of a team with common goals and, of course, winning! What will you miss most about playing for AHS? I will miss Coach Bunker and Coach Chang. They are my biggest fans! They also support all the players, unmatched in their dedication to the program. Plans for after graduation? I plan to attend a 4-year university to play volleyball and study business. I am currently undecided. Maddy Malatesta – Libero and Defensive Specialist I have been playing volleyball since I was 11 years old. I started playing at Ingleside when my friends and I all decided to try out for the volleyball team in sixth grade. I surprisingly liked it a lot. I also played club volleyball from ages 12-15. My favorite part of volleyball is the lifelong friendships you make. What will you miss most about playing for AHS? The team has so much fun and makes many memories while staying competitive and getting work done. Plans for after graduation? I plan to attend a four-year university to further my education. My top two schools are San Diego State University and the University of Arizona. Advice for incoming players? Enjoy every moment on the court and with the team. The season flies by so fast, and before you know it, it will be your senior night. Ryan Sheedy – Outside Hitter I have been playing for six years. What drew me to volleyball was the game’s speed and how fun it is to work as a team. I used to play club volleyball, but last year I decided to play sand volleyball, which was so worth it! My favorite part is winning a great game and feeling united as a team. What will you miss most about playing for AHS? I will miss the coaches and the bond I have with my teammates. I will also miss preparing before a game and getting excited to play. Plans for after graduation? I plan to head to a four-year university, but where is still to be determined. I have decided not to play and put 100 percent into my major. Advice for incoming players? Have the best time with your teammates, and love playing every second because it will be over in the blink of an eye. Arcadia High’s volleyball ‘Final Four’ (clockwise from upper left) Maddy Malatesta, Ryan Sheedy, Tatum Longnecker and Leslie Bugg. 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