Arcadia at its finest! So proud of these students who weathered the cold and entertained spectators with holiday tunes at Chicago's iconic Wrigley Building. Way to represent @ArcadiaUnified! @ChiParade
A beautiful Sunday completing my first half marathon in Downtown Chicago & Lakefront. 5 months of training; I ran all 13.1 miles--no stopping, no injuries. Can't believe I did what I thought was once impossible. Thank you, #CHISpringHalf!
First half marathon in 6 wks! Running through Pasadena, CA and in high altitudes of Mammoth Mts, CA. Never thought I could do something like this. #dohardthings I'll be ready for you, #ChicagoSpringHalf!
It's a milestone moment to reinstate snacks at our end-of-the-month celebration honoring Rancho Learning Center students of @arcadiaunified@RanchoLC_AUSD
Arcadia High music students @ArcadiaUnified are amazing! No matter what the weather--- searing heat or frigid rain---they step up to the task and perform. Gearing up for the Rose Parade 2022. Proud mama.
Serving lunch & dinner to 150 band directors at the 68th annual Arcadia Festival of Bands. Volunteering w/other parents, students, & alumni parents to support @ArcadiaUnified's long-standing music program.
Arcadia High performed before an electrifying crowd at SoFi stadium. First band ever to be invited here, and the students didn't disappoint. So proud of their hardworking spirit.
@frankshyong Thank you for your moving words, vulnerability, & strength. You're one of my favorite columnists for the way you bring out meaning & beauty from the mundane. I so appreciate your courage. Grace and peace in your healing journey.
A beautiful graduation ceremony, honoring Classes of 2021 and 2020. Grateful to be part of the Rancho Learning Center community @ArcadiaUnified@RanchoLC_AUSD
@bradleybermont@ArcadiaUnified@RoseParade Yes, Bradley, seniors are invited back. Sure hope he will! My family has invested too much for him not to consider. But, depends on how college shapes him and if his peers also return. Keep up the great work at the Pasadena Star-News (loyal subscriber here).
2021! Today would've been your day to shine. U began training in 7th grade with goal to lead the @Arcadiaunified band as a senior in the 2021 @RoseParade. Covid cancelled today💔😭; Forever proud, my son, of your 5 yrs of dedication & handling loss with grace.
“Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.” (Kurt Vonnugut, Jr./Iain Thomas)
Thank you, @ArcadiaUnified@ArcadiaASB & teachers for giving our kids a break from the mundane and bringing treats & Halloween cheer. Much appreciated. Will never forget Halloween 2020.