52 FEBRUARY 2023 ARCADIANEWSARCHIVES.COM 1998: Dash, Alice, Sheryl, Calico and Sonora. Dash is a sixth-grader at Ingleside, Calico is a sophomore at Arcadia High and Sonora is in preschool. 2022: The Godfather of Shock Rock is now a grandfather of four. Daughter Calico sings, acts and directs. She has appeared on various television shows, including “The Mindy Project” and “Hawaii: Five 0.” She is also the lead vocalist of Beasto Blanco. Dash has three kids with wife Morgan Cooper. He performs and writes songs for the rock band CO-OP. Sonora stays out of the spotlight, enjoying time with her husband and child. I t’s a new year with new opportunities to find the career meant for you. These early months are the perfect time to set new goals and look toward the future. So, what can folks expect from 2023? First and foremost, hiring is still happening. There have been several layoffs in recent months, but keep in mind that specific industries are experiencing layoffs, and only a small portion of employees are impacted. These layoffs do not mean that the entire job market is down. The United States unemployment rate in November was 3.7 percent. This shows that overall, the market is still strong. One big focus of 2023 will be the diverse work options available. Within the last couple of years, many companies have gone fully remote. As time has gone by, some companies are asking employees to come back to the office full-time. Others have created hybrid models that allow employees to come to the office a few days each week and work from home the remaining days. Notably, fewer work-from-home jobs are being posted and receiving a high volume of applicants. If you’re a hiring manager, keep this in mind. Lifestyle will also continue to be a large focus in 2023. Employees have prioritized health and quality of life in the past two years. There will continue to be an emphasis on work-life balance. Employers will continue testing new benefits, such as mental health days. Wages will continue to rise during 2023. However, do not expect to see the large jumps we saw in the previous few years. If you are looking for a new job, do your research. Sites such as Glassdoor and LinkedIn will help you understand your industry’s current pay rate. When job searching, consider the industry that you are looking in. Some sectors, such as financial services, travel and government contracting, are seeing growth this year. There are other sectors, such as tech, that are less stable. No matter what sort of job you’re pursuing, the time to get started is now. Don’t wait for a job to find you. Make your job search a priority. If you haven’t looked for a job in a few years, brace yourself. Things have changed. The online application process is a long one that can be discouraging at times. You will apply to many jobs you won’t hear back from. Know that this is normal. It’s not you, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Hang in there. Keep moving forward, and you’ll find something before you know it. Preparing for your 2023 job Career Corner Career Corner Career Career expert and founder of Copeland Coaching. copelandcoaching.com BY ANGELA COPELAND

53 FEBRUARY 2023 By Rachael Bouley High school soccer at Arcadia, Brophy, Veritas and Xavier kicked off in November, with teams setting their sights high for the second half of the season. ARCADIA HIGH BOYS Coach Andrew Petrucelli is pleased to see the Titans’ improvement over the first half while they learn more about one another every time they hit the field. “The boys love playing together and are not selfish in any way,” Petrucelli said. “They all have a common goal of trying to win state, and they are buying into the culture they have set forth for themselves.” Petrucelli said standout players like Julian Costales, Charles Stark, Jack Buchanan, Anthony Degante, Blake Fraire, and Eduardo Ocasio Hernandez have helped the team persevere despite tough competition, taking a 4-5-2 record thus far. “We are focused on our short-term goal, and that is our next game. We look to take things one game at a time and are excited for the next opportunity to get better,” Petrucelli said. GIRLS Arcadia varsity girls soccer has overcome a slow start with injuries to several key players, going 6-7-1 in their first games under new varsity head coach Bill Christenson. Despite dropping their first two games, including a 2-1 loss to powerhouse Flagstaff, the team has turned things around with seasoned veterans leading the way. “Our senior captains Ana Acosta, Ellie Broucek, Alex Martin and Alex Murphy have provided great leadership and set an example for the rest of the team,” Christenson said. “Some of our most skilled players are junior forward Quinn Sowders, midfielder Emmie Formanek, and fullback Te’a Knighton.” The team is focused on steady progress as the season progresses so they can play their best in the playoffs. “With all the hard work and dedication that the girls have put into the campaign, I think a deep run to the state title should be expected,” Christenson added. “In the end, however, the ultimate goal is providing the girls with a fun and rewarding experience.” BROPHY The Broncos won eight of their first ten games, with two 0-0 ties against two top teams from Los Angeles (Loyola and Cathedral). They started the season with 20 goals for and only one against, and nine shutouts. Their record thus far is 12-1-2. Coach Marc Kelly is excited about the roster depth and how well the players work together in pursuit of their 10th state championship. “This team features 18 seniors out of 25 players, so the tryouts were tremendously competitive,” Kelly said. “The senior group is perhaps the most talented I’ve ever seen. They’re extremely close and really play for each other and the school. I’m lucky to be around these guys.” Senior goalkeeper Zoran Vignjevic has made an impact with seven straight shutouts and some stellar saves, while captains Ian Hagan and Peter Calihan have been strong on defense. “They’re just tremendous guys all together,” Kelly said. “Benny Coury, Tobi Babarinde and Mason Snailum are currently on fire for us as well.” VERITAS BOYS The Falcons enjoyed a great start to the season, going 5-2 despite tough competition. Captain and goalkeeper Andrew Logan helped the side record three early shutout victories, while Adrian Ramos, Beau Kinerk, and Noah Zook also stood out as top contributors. Coach Rich Cardenas says the team’s strength lies in their intelligence, although they have challenges to overcome. “We know how to play the game well, and we move the ball quickly, but we are a small team, and that presents a problem when we face bigger, stronger teams,” Cardenas said. They are determined to do well and focus hard at practice, so they are ready for game day and can maximize their playoff potential. “We set our goals to make it deep into the state playoffs every year,” Cardenas added. “This year, we hope to improve our quarterfinal appearance.” GIRLS Veritas girls’ soccer won three out of their first four games, outscoring their opponents 14-4. They’ve concentrated on practice, conditioning, and team chemistry to support a solid second-half campaign. “From our seniors to our freshmen, the team has always meshed well on and off the field,” Coach Kristi Seltzer said. “We have a solid defense that has done a great job, and we also have a lot of strength with our central mid players who are both such talented soccer players.” Junior midfielders Maddie Lucas, Maddie Mitchell and senior defender Rory Klocke have made a big difference to the Falcons. Even though the team’s smaller size means most players have to play entire games, they are determined to stay healthy and go far in the playoffs. “As a team, we have talked about our goals for this season, and we have set them high,” Seltzer said. “We are striving to make it to state again and to quarterfinals this year, which would be our first time going that far as a team.” XAVIER The Gators had big shoes to fill this season after winning the 2022 6A conference state championship in overtime last February, but they picked up right where they left off with a six-win, zero-loss start. In their first six games, Xavier scored 29 goals and gave up just two, with four shutout victories in a row. They are chasing their third-straight state title and 13th overall with a strong roster of ten seniors and four juniors, backed by three sophomores and seven freshmen. “The season has been good so far. We are 9-0 and playing well,” Coach Barb Chura said. “The competition has been very good and we are definitely getting tested as a team.” Chura said that Bella Leonard, Larkin Thomasen, Eva Allen, Michal Cagungun, Holland Carey, Lourdes Lauterborn, Bianca Willis, Collins Entz, Ally Brown, Tessa Montanile and Kate Willmering are standout players this year. “Our ultimate goal is to get better each day individually and collectively, become a very strong unified team, and to compete for the state championship,” Chura said. Area high schools reach for success this soccer season Brophy Prep. PHOTO: STEVE SHAFF Arcadia High. PHOTO: BILL CHRISTENSON Veritas Prep. PHOTO: CORIAN DENNIS