VOL. 1 NO. 09 JULY 2024 From the students of Arcadia High School By Amelia Guzman Are your teens worried about starting high school? The adjustment from middle to high school can be a little jarring, especially if students are going in with no knowledge of how the whole system works. Well, Arcadia has a way to ease some of their anxieties – Campcadia, a program that takes place this year on July 29 at Arcadia High. The event is just one way for students to calm their nerves when it comes to starting high school. Campcadia allows incoming freshmen to talk to rising seniors about the Arcadia High experience. The camp takes place from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., modeling a semi-regular school day. Future students will be given a tour around the campus. Amongst other activities, a mini club rush will also be held during the day. Current students will have tables displaying information about the various clubs Arcadia offers, allowing future Titans to learn about what clubs and activities they might join when school starts in August. The program’s main goal is to make acclimating to high school easier for future freshmen by allowing them to learn about their classes and what extracurriculars they can participate in. They also get to meet other incoming freshmen – their future classmates and potential new friends. The cost of the camp is $40 and includes lunch and an Arcadia t-shirt. Pay can be taken care of online or in person at the Arcadia office. Registration for the camp closes on Friday, July 26. Learn more at arcadiapto.org. By Maya Campbell Summertime in Arizona is the time of year when everyone has one goal: get to the water. The season – and time off school – is defined by lake trips, pool parties, tanning with friends, and of course, the beach. One of the most important parts of vacations and summertime events is making sure that we keep our areas clean – for the next beachgoers and the next generation. The textile industry has been known for large amounts of waste often ending up in oceans and lakes. Synthetic fabrics, like polyester and nylon, make up most of the swimsuits people own and wear. These fabrics are made entirely of plastic, and the waste of manufacturing them can add to the micro and macro plastics present in the oceans. That is why shopping sustainably for swimsuits is more important than ever. The brand SoSo Swim has quite a few options to choose from – in lots of vibrant summer colors. Best of all, they make every swimsuit from discarded fishing nets and other waste present in the ocean. They also donate one percent of sales to Healthy Seas, an organization that collects fishing nets to help keep our oceans clean. Abysse Swim is on the pricier end, but also has a lot of options for sustainable and long-lasting swimsuits. They use environmentally conscious neoprene sourced from limestone in the earth, leaving a much smaller carbon footprint than conventional neoprene. Buying sustainable swimwear and clothing is a good way to keep the oceans clean and carbon emissions low, and help make sure that summer stays summer. Campcadia: A valuable experience for incoming freshmen Let’s make this one a sustainable summer art one gallery | foundation Representing students and local artists of Arizona since 1993 480.946.5076 . 4130 n marshall way . scottsdale . artonegalleryinc.com . @artonegalleryinc Rhino by Julian Harr mixed media on canvas 24” x 30” x 0.75” • $200