By Ahva Ghazanfari A rcadia High is an institution filled to the brim with wonderful educators, and Jennifer Dukelow is one of them. The advanced math instructor has been teaching for 19 years, all at Arcadia, and for a special reason: “I went to Arcadia, and I loved it!” Dukelow said she knew she wanted to pursue teaching her whole life; it was just a matter of what and where. “I kind of always wanted to teach whatever grade I was in, but it was once I got to Arcadia I decided high school was right for me,” she said. At first, she envisioned herself teaching Spanish, but Mrs. Thomas, her Trigonometry/Precalculus and AP Calculus teacher, fostered Dukelow’s love for higher-level mathematics. The teacher said it was almost a given that she’d return to her alma mater after her secondary-level education came to an end: “Once I chose the path of high school math, I always knew it would be here.” If you find yourself in Dukelow’s classroom, bring stickers (she’s always running low!) and expect the unexpected. She has found exciting, engaging ways to teach what some consider a dull subject. Her favorite lesson to teach is called “Cake-ulus,” in which she brings various- shaped cakes to surprise her students and help them grasp a certain concept. If it wasn’t apparent already, Dukelow’s favorite parts of being a teacher are her students and forming positive relationships. Arcadia is proud to be home to such a special, integral part of the greater community.  The new year is seen as a time of reflection and reinvention. Many people, including Arcadia students, take this time to get everything in order and set goals for themselves, no matter how big or small they may be. Junior Mallory Yates wants to concentrate on school while avoiding burnout in 2024. Furthermore, she wants to be more self- disciplined. “I want to make healthier decisions, like going to the gym more often and going to bed earlier,” she said. Frida Tripkehughes shares similar plans. She wants to get better grades and more sleep while maintaining her reading habit. Students at Arcadia are working toward finding a balance between school and everyday life, which many people – not just students – may struggle with. Meanwhile, junior Kate Bailey wants to try new things this new year; a desire to step out of one’s comfort zone is one way of tackling resolutions. Additionally, some students take material approaches when setting goals. Junior Karlee Larche- Albee said she makes a vision board at the end of every year. “I hang it above my mirror to see it every day and keep my goals in mind,” she said. Visualizing her aspirations through a creative process is something Karlee thoroughly enjoys and something that’s become popular among many in recent years. Though it can be tough to manage school and extracurriculars and accomplish one’s goals, it seems like Arcadia’s students are ready to take on the challenge in 2024. – Amelia Guzman  Hydration is one important cornerstone of health – something many add to their New Year’s resolution list. If you are not properly hydrated, you are not properly healthy, a fact that is often overlooked, especially by students. Staying hydrated helps brain function and physical performance, keeps the heart healthy, promotes more energy and can help clear up skin. Eight glasses of water a day are recommended for most adults and teens, but if you want to get into the specifics, a good way to tell how much water you should drink daily is by taking a third of your body weight and drinking that in ounces. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, you should drink 50 ounces of water daily. Drinking water can be hard, especially in the colder months. You drink one glass when you wake up, but you forget to drink another, and you end up eating dinner absolutely parched. So, you tell yourself that tomorrow, you’ll be good about water intake, but the cycle continues. Investing in a good water bottle you love may help with this issue. Having that nice water bottle (preferably insulated in Arizona) will make you want to carry it around with you wherever you go. Carrying it around will make you drink water more often because it’s right in front of you! This way, you’ll avoid dehydration while achieving your health goals in 2024. – Maya Campbell Teacher Spotlight: Arcadia’s own Jennifer Dukelow Jennifer Dukelow VOL. 1 NO. 02 JANUARY 2024 Amelia Guzman Maya Campbell From the students of Arcadia High School art one gallery | foundation Representing students and local artists of Arizona since 1993 480.946.5076 . 4130 n marshall way . scottsdale . artonegalleryinc.com . @artonegalleryinc Solana by Scott Harding • oil on panel • 26.50” x 49.75” x 1.50” • $750

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