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With a passion for the game and a commitment to his players, Dean Lamppa has become a cornerstone of Arcadia varsity girls’ tennis, leading them through challenges and triumphs. Coaching and running a sports team is no easy task, yet Coach Lamppa handles each of its elements with grace – and it’s only his second year at the school. 

As Principal Margaret Serna prepares for retirement in 2025, her 48-year career with Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) leaves countless memories, celebrations, and success stories behind. Among those is that of Phoenix Jose, a student whose journey has been defined by perseverance and the support of family, friends, and educators.

As captain of the varsity girls’ soccer team, senior Sadie Schwartz is kicking it both on and off the field this season. Known for her leadership, determination, and fierce competitive spirit, Sadie has been a pillar of positivity for the team.  

The Lady Titans had the opportunity to cheer for freshman, JV, and varsity football this season and are currently supporting both the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams. This year, they competed in the USA Regional 1 Competition, earning second place in JV Show Cheer Novice and third place in Varsity Show Cheer Advanced, along with national qualifications for both teams. 

The students of Arcadia are always looking for ways to give back to their community. Some – the members of the National Honor Society, to be more specific – actively volunteer on and off campus to help those in need.

“NHS allows for its members to be more hands-on and connected to their surrounding communities,” NHS President Siddha Lennox said. “With the effort the club puts into bettering the community, the community feels appreciated and gives back in return, creating a more positive environment and culture.”

In an exciting initiative that bridges the Atlantic, Arcadia High School joined forces with Lënster Lycée International School in Luxembourg to embark on a student exchange program that began with a musical flourish in 2023. This exchange, helmed by music teachers Louise Hottias and Richard Maxwell, brought students closer through the universal language of music and set the stage for a more profound cultural exchange.

The students of Arcadia are all about working hard – but they don’t forget to play hard, too. Senior Ava Bramini has brought together the school’s most exuberant students through a brand new organization: Bingo Club. 

Titan Times founder Ahva Ghazanfari was a junior at Arcadia High when one of her dreams became a reality. Now a year older, she has written many stories and expanded her dream of a school paper to one the whole Arcadia community reads in each month of the Arcadia News. The column shares stories that may not have otherwise been told while also providing high school students experience in the journalism industry.