Keepin’ it Arcadia

Rachel and Juliet get an exclusive interview with the 2026 prom committee. With prom right around the corner, tune in to hear about their process!

A HISTORIC CORONATION AND A DOUBLE WIN FOR ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL MADE THIS YEAR’S ROSE COURT ONE TO REMEMBER. LISTEN TO RACHEL TRAN AND AVERY GU INTERVIEW SERENA GUO, THE NEWLY CROWNED 107TH ROSE QUEEN AS THEY REVEAL WHAT THE SELECTION PROCESS WAS REALLY LIKE. TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE HOW SHE PREPARED, THE MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, AND WHAT IT FELT LIKE TO HEAR HER NAME ANNOUN...

Megan Colton is a nationally touring star in the show Hadestown and also an Arcadia High School alumna. Listen to her discuss her life, with commentary from AUSD DCI intern Allison Chen and Arcadia Stage director Steven Volpe.

Vania and Supriya break down how Arcadia High School Counselors can help students in various ways throughout their High school careers. They hosted interviews and shared helpful facts in this informative episode!

From a controversial album of the year to endless viral moments, the 2025 Grammys caused quite a stir among social media users and music critics alike. Listen to Jayeesha Deb, Allison Chen, and Supriya Thapa share their views on the night as a sequel to a similar episode done on the 2024 Grammy awards. Topics covered include a debate on if “Cowboy Carter” really earned its award for  album of the...

Should cellphones be used in the classroom? Should they be entirely banned? How will districts like Arcadia Unified adapt to California's new Phone-Free School Act?  Join Allison and Supriya as they explore all the pros and cons of cellphone bans with student and teacher takes.

Bringing the 80s and 90s back to life, Taylor Dayne’s concert at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center was a blast to the past for several generations who grew up with her as a household name. Join Avani and Avigail as they dive into the event featuring a dinner gala and energizing performance. For a video version, watch the AUSD Today at bit.ly/taylordayne2024  

Learn about Measure AS, the Arcadia Unified School Safety & Repair Measure, which is on the Nov. 5 Ballot. More information is available at https://www.ausd.net/apps/pages/MeasureAS

What an electrifying night! Recently, Grammy award-winning rock violinist Mark Wood partnered with Arcadia Unified's talented Orchestra students from Arcadia High, Dana, First Avenue, and Foothills Middle School for his “Electrify Your Symphony” music education program. Join Avani as she dives into the planning of the concert and the unique experience. Listen along for hits like “Shut Up and Dance...

"Diversity Week," organized by the Associated Student Body and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, featured various lunch-time activities that celebrated the diversity in culture and identity in Arcadia. Learn more with Avani about this 1st annual event! 

Welcome to Sacramento! After winning their district competition, the Arcadia Constitution Team, led by Ms. Leahy, competed in the Sacramento state competition this past month. Hear more from Lucas about the team's journey as the students competed against 9 other CA teams for a place to compete in the national competition held in Washington, D.C.!  The Arcadia Constitution Team is opening applicati...

Did you tune in to the Grammys or are you gearing up for the Oscars? Catch up on the latest scoops in entertainment with Jayeesha, Supriya, and their guests as they share their perspectives on the Grammys and predict what’s to come at the Oscars!

Follow along as Claire Li interviews Ryan Liu on his journey from graduating Aradia High School and going to Pasadena City College, to then transferring to Yale University and Oxford University! Make sure to tune in to learn more about Ryan’s life, his advice to high school students, what he did to get to where he is today, and more!

Thinking about getting a job while in high school? Or want to just learn more about the experiences of high schoolers who do have jobs? Then make sure to tune in to this new episode, as Nicole Nie has a conversation with two seniors, Lia Moore and Samantha Leung, on different aspects of having a job, such as time management, how to land a job, and the pros and cons!

Splash Mountain which once opened in 1989 is now officially closing due to controversy over the ride’s racist roots. By 2024, the ride will be transformed into “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” and in this episode of Keepin’ It Arcadia, we hear from Arcadia High students about their opinions on the change, as well as their memories from Splash Mountain!

Join Anvitha Marlapati as she interviews Peter Vo, the Arcadia High ASB Activities Director, and gets the inside scoop on the recent winter assembly, learning about the lengthy planning process, and much more!

Throwback Thursday!! Follow along with Wesley and William as they review the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, discussing different players and teams, making predictions, and talking about their overall thoughts on the games!

In this episode, Anvitha Marlapati interviews Ms. DuBerke, as she shares about a recent WASC visit at Arcadia High School, getting the inside scoop of what it is, the importance of WASC, and how it works!

In this episode, we follow along with Arcadia High School Junior Lucas Oh and Senior Hayden Wong as they recap roughly the first two months of the NBA season of two teams, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors!

Join in on two Arcadia High Juniors, Lauryn and Skye as they review Taylor Swift’s most recent album “Midnights”, and rate each of the twenty songs on a scale of 1-10 and analyze the lyrics!

In this episode, we speak to Arcadia High School’s Colorguard Team about securing the title of “The Best Colorguard Team'' last month in the WBA Super Show– the cherry on top for an exceptional Fall Colorguard season. Additionally, we dive down memory lane with teachers Kevin Fox and Yumiko Goto, exploring past memories from their unique lives.

In this episode, we talk to Arcadia High School’s Girls Golf, Girls Tennis, and Boys Varsity Cross Country teams regarding their recent achievements! Girls Golf and Tennis alike did a phenomenal job this season, achieving the Pacific League Champions titles. Girls Golf additionally became CIF Division 1 Champions. We also hear from the Varsity Boy’s Cross Country team and Girls Cross Country membe...

Bonjour! In this episode, you will learn all about the French Exchange Program at Arcadia High School as well as the recent AUSD Staff Appreciation Night! Madame Vaughan, an AHS French teacher, elaborates on the uniqueness of the program and what it entails. We also talk to French students to hear about their experience in America and interview a host student and learn about what hosting a French...

3, 2, 1, action! As opening night comes close, we go behind the scenes of Grease: The Musical, getting the inside scoop of the history of the musical, how the musical is put together, and much more!

As displayed by the abundance of clubs that Arcadia High School is home to, it is evident that all students are given the opportunity to explore their interests and find their passions. In this episode, we interviewed the newly chartered clubs, gaining the opportunity to learn more about what they do and the story behind them. In addition, we sat down with Mr. Vo, the ASB Activities Director, to d...