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The Media Center building at Glendale high school. is one of the oldest school buildings in the city. DEIDRE HAMILU THE REPUBLIC West Valley's school districts have risen from humble starts

By Kristena Hansen, Eddi Trevizo about whether they needed a two-room and Amy B. Wang building or one room," said Harold The Republic Iazcentral.com McKisson, director of the Peoria Arizo­ na Historical Society. "By one vote, it Schools for children of farmers and was decided to build two rooms." ranchers in the Arizona Territory began Within five years or so, the city's rap­ decades before 1912. id growth prompted the district to build Some of the West Valley's earliest three more schools side-by-side. The public schools opened in the late-1880s, four old schoolhouses still stand and are later becoming the Peoria Unified occupied by the historical society. School District and the Buckeye and Lib­ The Peoria district now serves 36,000 erty elementary school districts. students from Glendale and Peoria. The formation of Glendale Grammar In 1911, Glendale High School opened School, present-day site ofLandmarkEl­ near present-day Glendale and Grand ementary near59th and Myrtle avenues, avenues to provide an education beyond in 1895 planted the seed for what is now eighth grade, becoming part ofthe Glen­ the Glendale Elementary School Dis­ dale Union High School District that trict. would later develop. In areas that would develop later, the In the 1920s, William Hovey Griffin Dysart Unified School District formed settled on a piece of land in the North­ in El Mirage and Surprise in 1920 while west Valley known as Nadaburg. Griffin the Deer Valley Unified School District built a small schoolhouse for his four would come even later to serve students sons and eight other students from near­ from northern Glendale to New River. by homesteads. The governing board of Some of the West Valley districts that the Nadaburg Unified School district began humbly are today among the still meets in that schoolhouse. state's largest. In the Southwest Valley, students in Peoria opened in 1889 with no more 1887 attended class ih a log schoolhouse than 15 students in an abandoned groce­ that was the Buckeye Valley's first pub­ ry store near Washington Street and lic school and 21 years later would be­ Grand Ayenue, according to "The Privi­ come the Liberty Elementary District, lege You Inherit: History of the Peoria said Andy Rogers, the district's superin­ Unified School District 1889-1986." tendent. 1\vo years later, the district graduat­ The first building as a district was ed to a one-room schoolhouse with a wa­ constructed in 1910 and remains in use ter trough and hitching post outside for today on the corners of Arizona 85 and use by students who commuted on horse­ Liberty Road. back and mules. A school that would become Buckeye In 1906, the district used $3,200 in Elementary District began around 1889. bond money to build Peoria Central The Litchfield Elementary School School near 83rd Avenue and Madison District would form nearly 30years later Street after a fire destroyed the one­ in 1917 with 11 students in a shack with room building, the book said. wooden floors and canvas-flap walls. "They had a debate in the community More than 10,200 students now attend. AZ CENTENNIAL~ 1912·2012 Z18 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012

By Cecilia Chan Base begins 10 miles west of Glendale. The Republic azcentral.com 1946: A business school now known as the Thunderbird School of Global Man­ 1885: WJ. Murphy's Arizona Canal agement opens at the former Thunder­ Company completes the canal that bird Field. brought water to what would become 1960: About 16,000 people live in Glen­ Glendale. dale. 1886: William H. Bartlett builds Sa­ 1965: Glendale Community College huaro Ranch, a 640-acre fruit farm. opens. 1892: Glendale Temperance Colony 1980: Glendale has about 97,000 resi­ officially founded when WJ. Murphy's dents. New England Land Company, along with 1984: A state law paves the way for an Burgess Hasdell, completes a survey Arizona State University campus to and plat of Glendale's first residential serve the West Valley_ area. This date is celebrated as Glen­ 1995: Glendale annexes Luke Air dale's official birthday. Force Base. 1895: The first school, the Glendale 1996: Midwestern University opens Grammar School, is built on CAvenue, and eventually becomes the state's larg­ now Myrtle Avenue. est medical school. 1895: Victor E. Messinger helps form 2003: The arena, christened Jobing­ the town's first library with 400 books .com Arena three years later, opens. from his own collection. 2006: University of Phoenix Stadium! 1895: Glendale becomes the pathway and Westgate City Center opens. for a line oftheSantaFeRailroad, linking 2001: Glendale hosts its first Fiesta the Valley to northern Arizona. Bowl and BCS National Championship 1906: A 52,000-square-foot beet sugar Game at UOP Stadium. factory is built, attracting Russian immi­ 2008: Glendale hosts Super Bowl grants familiar with harvestingbeet sug­ XLII. ar. 2009: Camelback Ranch Glendale 1910: Glendale incorporates and A.W opens as the spring-training home of the Bennet becomes first mayor. Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White 1912: Glendale High School opens. Sox. 1915: Construction ofhomes begins in 2010: Glendale's population is 226,721. Catlin Court, part of the city's historic downtown. Sources: Glendale, Glendale Convention and 1930: Glendale has 3,665 residents. Visitors Center, Then and Now by Debbie 1941: Construction of Luke Air Force Veldhuis, and U.S. Census. £10 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012

II AZCENTENNIAl~1~.12~2012 There'~ . much to sing about

By Ed Masley The Republic Iazcentral.com

rizona has sent its share of pop stars to the Hot 100 in its first 100 years while serving as a launching pad for several acts, from Waylon Jennings to the Meat Puppets, whose impact canlt be measured by that yardsti~k. These artists all had Top 10 singles on the . Ifyoulre wondering why adopted sons Glen Campbell and Bret Michaels aren't included, thafs because the1 had their hits before they moved here. As for Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, the man was born and raised here, but he's just one member of a California band, which seemed a bit like counting Fleetwood Mac for Stevie Nicks. We also didn't count Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers, who was born in Casa Grande while his family was living with his grandparents, because it didn't seem like anyone considered him an Arizona guy.

Unda Ronstadt Thcson's made it all the way to No.1 with "You're No Good" in her 70s prime. But that was merely one of 10 appearances in the Top 10, including "When Will I Be Loved" (No. 2), "Heat Wave" (No.,5), "Blue Bayou" (No.3), "It's So Easy" (No.5) and two duets that peaked at No.2 in the late '80s --.:. "Somewhere Out There" with James Ingram and "Don't Know Much'l with Aaron Neville. Her biggest-selling single, "Blue Bayou," was certified platinum for sal~s of 2 million, while her singles with Ingram and Neville Tucson's linda'Ronstadt topped the .both went gold (i million). . charts in the 19705.

Marty Robbins I Glend~e's Marty Robbins topped the charts with1959's "EI Paso." 1\vo more '7). Cooper's other Top-10 hits were "You Robbins singles went Top 10 - "A and Me," which peaked at No.9 and White Sport Coat (and a Pink Carna­ "Poison" (No.7). Both "Poison" and "I tion)" (No.2) and "Don't Worry" (No.3). Never Cry" (No. 12) were certified Although "EI Paso" charted higher, gold. Robbins'_ biggest-selling single was "A White Sport Coat," certified gold. He .Duane Eddy also topped the country charts with no in fewer than 17 singles. Born and raised New York State, this Hall of Famer was living in Coo­ lidge when he h,ooked 'up with a DJ Mr. M~ster named Lee Hazlewood, who cut the Formed by high-school friends from young guitarist's instrumental break­ Phoenix, Mr. Mister topped the Hot 100 through, "Rebel Rouser," in his Phoenix twice - with "Broken Wings" in 1985 studio. "E-ebel Rouser" peaked at No.6 and "Kyrie" in 1986. A third Top-10 in 1958 and Eddy placed two other sin­ appearance followed - "Is It Love," gles in the Top 10, "Forty Miles of Bad which peaked at No. 8. Road" (No.9) and "Because They're Young" (No.4). . ------~-"~ - Stevie Nkks The Gin Bioss~ms Born in Phoenix, Stevie Nicks took "Dreams" to No.1 with Fleetwood Mac. "Hey Jealousy" may be the first But as a solo act, her highest-charting song people think of whqn somebody ----smgle was the one that launched her as mentionstheir name, but these Tempe a solo artist, "Stop Draggin' My Heart rockers did much better onthe Hot 100 Around." Recorded with 'Ibm, Petty and with two later hits ----' " 'Til I Hear it . the Heartbreakers, it peaked at No.3 in From You" (No.9) and "Follow You 1981. Her other Top-10 hits were"Stand Down" (No.9). Back" (No.5) and two songs that'were certified gold -1981's llLeather and Wa.yne Newton Lace" (a duet with that· -----peaked.at No. 6) an~ "Talk to Me" (No. Mr. Las Vegas was born in Virginia' 4~ . but moved to Phoenix as a child and attended North High School. The mil­ lion-selling "Daddy Don't You Walk So Jardin Sparks Fast" hit No.4 in1972, nine years after Glendale's "American IdolH made it his previous high, a No. 13 hit with all the way to No.3 with her Chris "Danke Schoen." Brown duet, "No Air," in 2008, back when making a record with Brown was M'kheiie Branch still a good career move. That song and '''Tattootl (No.8) were both certified Born and raised in Sedona, she platinum. Her latest Top-10 single, ' peaked at No.6 in 2002 with "All You Wanted." The previous year, her sec­ "Battlefield," hit No. 10 in mid-2009. ond-biggest single, "Everywhere," peaked at No. 12 AlkeC~oper Born in suburban Detroit, he formed Ce Ce Peniston the Earwigs while attending Cortez High School with two future members Miss Black Arizona 1989 hit No. Sin of the Alice Cooper band. 'He recruited 1991 with "Finally." The Phoenix-based two more Phoenix rockers to complete singer had two other singles go Top 20 the following year - "We Got a Love the classic'lineup that recorded all his early hits, including "School's Que' (No. Thang'.' and "Keep on Walkin'." Safford's drews nabs 4th state title Senior is 27th wrestler to win 4 consecutive individual championships

By l)tler Killian ert said. "I just squeezed as The Republic Iazeentral.eom hard as I could until I got him. I just wasn't letting him up." PRESCOTT VALLEY - Add Defending champion Thun­ another name to the list. There's less than 30 (four-time champions), and derbird, helped in part by the Safford senior 'frey An­ two runner-up finishes, led the drews joined an exclusive club just to be in that elite club, it's -mind-blowing" Division III team standings Friday, becoming the 27th TREY ANDREWS with 119 points. Cottonwood wrestler in Arizona history to Safford senior, on winning his fourth consecutive individual state Mingus was next with 101, and win four individual state cham­ wrestling title Lakeside Blue Ridge was third pionships, pinning Phoenix with 94. Thunderbird's Fernando Car­ Other Division III champi­ rasco at the Division III state in that elite club, it's mind­ ter his championship match, ons Friday included: Matt Mai­ wrestling championships at blowing." coming at 113 pounds against nez, Thunderbird (106 pounds); Tim's Toyota Center. Andrews made quick work Thunderbird's Ryan Felipe. Ryan Vandall, Phoenix Moon "Just a waterfall of emo­ of his opponents throughout Felipe led the match 4-3 Valley (126); James Sanchez, tions," Andrews said. "Since the 120-pound tournament, pin­ heading into the third and final Tempe (132); Jacob Spear, Pay­ my freshman. year, I've been ning every one, including Car­ period, but Schweigert gained son (138); Marky Lopez, Rio Ri­ wanting this moment to come, rasco, against whom he earned position and was able to pin Fe­ co (145); Ryan Kulesa, Moon and now it's here. I can't even the fallS? seconds into the sec­ lipe with 1:25 left to earn the Valley (152); Justin Zaske, Cot­ explain it. ond period. victory. tonwood Mingus (160); and Pat­ "There's less than 30 (four­ Show Low's Blake Schweig­ "I was in shock. I honestly rick Dalcerro, Chino Valley time champions), and just to be ert was also full of emotions af- couldn't believe it," Schweig- (170). Bill aims to censor teachers' speech Group wants them to comply with FCC By Alia Beard Rau The Republic Iazcentral.com Arizona's teachers better watch their mouths. A group of Republican state lawmakers is backing legisla­ tion that would require teachers to limit their speech to words that comply with Federal Com­ munications Commission regu­ lations on what can be said on TV or radio. The FCC regulations limit obscene, indecent and profane speech. Its determination of what falls into those categories is broad and based on context. For example, the FCC defines profanity as "language so gross­ ly offensive to members of the public who actually hear it as to amount to a nuisance." Senate Bill 1467, sponsored by Sen. Lori Klein, R-Anthem, establishes penalties for any­ one teaching in a public school who violates the FCC standards. Penalties range from a one­ week suspension for a first of­ fense to being fired for a third offense. Klein said the bill stems from constituent complaints about teachers in local high schools using inappropriate language in front of students. "Students are young and im­ pressionable, and teachers should not be using four-letter words in the classroom," Klein said. She said she is still tweaking the bill and will likely lower the punishment for a first offense to a warning. The bill applies to any public preschool, K-12 school, commu­ nity college or university. But that may change if the bill pro­ gresses. Klein said she did not intend for the bill to apply to community-college or univer­ sity classes. The Senate Education Com­ mittee has not yet scheduled a hearing for the bilI. Senate Majority Leader An-

See TEACHERS. Page B3 language in their classrooms­ Maza said he believes this is Teachers and for the most part already a local-control issue best left to don't. the school districts. Continued from Page B1 "I don't find this to be such a Senate Minority Leader Da­ significant issue that we would vid Schapira, D-Tempe, a for­ dy Biggs, R-Gilbert, has signed have to have a law," said Maza, mer high-school teacher and on in support of the bill. who currently serves as presi­ current Tempe Union High He said he believes the bill dent of both the Paradise Val­ School District governing­ is not a free-speech violation, ley Education Association and board member, said he under­ citing U.S. Supreme Court al­ the Washington Elementary stands the concern but not the lowances for reasonable School District governing proposed solution. speech restrictions based on board. "In K-12 classrooms, teach­ "time, place and manner." He said the bill is too broad ers shouldn't be using those Chris Maza, who has taught in its restrictions. It limits words with their students," he high-school French for more teachers' language wherever said. "But the school districts than 20 years, said teachers they are, whether in the class­ should implement the poli­ should not use inappropriate room or with a colleague. cies." Florence, Bruce After creating alifetime of memories and supporting oth­ ers, Bruce Florence faded from this life on Feb. 9th. Born in Denver, Colorado in 1930, he spent his childhood in Io­ wa and later moved to Michigan in 1957, earning his bachelor's and master's degrees in Education along the way. Bruce relocated to Fountain Hills in 1983 and re­ tired in 1992 after careers in teaching and administra­ tion in public education. He dedicated his life volunteer­ ing in his community. Bruce contributed to the Fountain Hills Art League as an artist, teacher and volunteer. Most notably, he was the founder of the Parkinson's Sup­ port Group and the Caregivers' Support Group in Foun­ tain Hills. He was especially proud of creating the fund raising initiative titled 'Pennies for Parkinson's.' In 2008, Bruce was named Fountain Hills' Volunteer of the Year. He is survived by his wife Lorraine, brother Earle, sister·in-Iaw Donna, 6children, 12.grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation is sched­ ule at S1. George Orthodox Church, 4530 E. Gold Dust, Phoenix, AZ from 4:00­ 6:00 pm on Sunday, Feb. 12th. Funeral services will follow on Monday at 10:00 am at the church. To continue Bruce's work, in lieu of flowers, tax deductible donations can be made to: Senior Services, Inc. for Fountain Hills Parkinson's Support Group at P.O. Box 18561, Fountain Hills, AZ85269. Arrangements en­ trusted to Messinger Fountain Hills Mortuary. Cortez boys soccer takes next step with Division III championship win against Coronado by José E. Garcia - Feb. 10, 2012 10:25 PM The Arizona Republic

This wasn't the most talented team Jose Corona has coached at Phoenix Cortez.

Last year's team, which lost in a state semifinal game, was far more superior than this season's squad. But something clicked with this season's team as soon as the Division III boys state tournament started.

On Friday, Cortez found itself in the state championship game, facing a young and explosive Scottsdale Coronado team as the underdog. Coronado had Cortez backpedaling early but didn't capitalize on its chances, allowing Cortez to walk away with a 1-0 victory at Gilbert Campo Verde High.

"You tell them so much during the season," Corona said. "At the end you just leave them alone and let them do their thing."

Four-year starter Jonathan Atencio stepped up first for 17-3 Cortez.

Only 17 seconds had elapsed in the match when Coronado freshman sensation, forward Miguel Gonzalez, was tripped, setting up a penalty kick for his team. But Atencio read where Coronado's penalty shot was going, stopping the ball as he fell to his right. Atencio is arguably the best goalkeeper in Division III and has won two state titles with Cortez.

One of the field players who was hard to stop for Cortez when he did get the ball was midfielder Robert Valenzuela.

The junior made the most of one of the few chances Cortez got in the first half. Valenzuela dribbled away from trouble on the left side in the 11th minute to get a corner kick for his team.

The corner kick went to the middle of Coronado's goal and touched a Coronado player before the ball fell in front of defender Daniel Lopez, who quickly punched the ball in from about six yards out for the only goal of the game.

"We win it, and we do it on my goal," Lopez said. "I can't say anything. I'm just so happy."

Coronado finished the season 14-2.