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				<title><![CDATA[Head of School, Matthew Baker recently quoted in Forbes magazine]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The article in Forbes Magazine focuses on college admissions and the stresses and mental challenges that are facing students as they think about the transition to college. Metro Arts was the first school in the valley to use the Project Wayfinder curriculum for seniors and more recently the Belonging curriculum for Freshman. We are trying to equip our students not just to get into college but to thrive once they get there.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:58:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Check out the Spring Visual Arts Showcase for 2021]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:00:16 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Quarter 2 Update from Metro Arts]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts continues to be committed to the health and safety of all students and staff. Therefore, our Governing Board has decided to stay online with virtual learning for the Second Quarter. Our decision was determined by guidance provided by the CDC and the Governor's office.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 15:28:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Respond to the 2020 Census!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[There’s still time to respond to the #2020Census. Responding is easy and your information is protected. Your participation supports important services that keep us safe and healthy, like healthcare and education. Respond now at my2020census.gov or call 844.330.2020.
#AZCounts]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2020 09:55:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Visual Arts teacher Stephanie Carrico helping the homeless through her non profit music venue Trunk Space]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[How a Phoenix arts space helped two homeless kids start a new life after their mom died]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:49:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[High School Yearbooks are Ready to Order!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/1434282</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[High School yearbooks are ready to order!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 11:37:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Rings Are In!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Senior rings are in! $30 each.
Visit the main office to purchase one.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:41:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Visual Arts Showcase April 29th!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/1429186</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Senior Visual Arts Showcase, April 29th from 6-7:30pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:38:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Visual Arts Needs Donations]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Metro Visual Arts department could use your donations of the following items.
Tea Tins, Old Hardback Books, Nature Magazines and Artist Paint Brushes.
Please drop off your donation at Metro Arts, M-F between 9am-3:30pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2020 13:52:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Check out the Spring Dance Concert for 2021]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts Dance Department present Spring Dance Concert 2021
April 6th - 7:30pm at The Herberger Pavilion Theater (Outdoor Stage)
Limited Seating! Go to link to purchase tickets.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Starts August 3rd, 2020]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[IMPORTANT UPDATE ON STARTING SCHOOL
AUGUST 3rd, 2020
REMOTE LEARNING]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 18:27:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[7/15/20 Metro Arts School Update]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[7-15-20

Good Afternoon, Students and Families,

We hope this message finds you safe and healthy. We wanted to provide you with a brief update for beginning school at Metro.

Earlier today, the Governor met with educational leaders, and the Arizona Department of Education also provided schools with an overview of guidelines. We are still expecting further guidance from the State as we finalize our plans.

Although we had planned on communicating full details today, we are incorporating today’s recent updates from the State into our plans.

We look forward to providing you with a full update tomorrow.

Thank you for your support.

Respectfully,

Metropolitan Arts Institute Administration

Matt Baker, Head of School
Jenny Quinn, Student Services & Academics
Betsy Rosenmiller, Finance
Lisa Starry, Operations
John Perovich, Admissions and Student Life]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2020 20:24:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts School Information for August 2020]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parent & Student Information for Metro Arts August 2020]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 19:16:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulation to Metro Arts 2020 graduate Savannah Perez who was featured in an Arizona Republic article celebrating Arizona's high school graduates.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Savannah Perez is graduating from the Metropolitan Arts Institute in Phoenix and looks forward to sharing her art with the world as she gets a degree from ASU in graphic design. She is dedicating her graduation to her grandfather, Bacilio Reyes, who recently died. 

“She has worked so hard and we are celebrating in every way we know how,” her mom, Cecilia Valles, said.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2020 17:14:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro student and singer-songwriter Veronica featured in the news]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[5 best songs of February. Photo by Metro student Alyssa Song]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 10:52:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chromebook Check out Deadline is 4/1]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Metro Arts Parents and Guardians,

Governor Ducey issued an order on Monday directing state residents to stay at home until the end of April, following the lead of several other governors as health officials try to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Along with Governor Ducey, keeping Arizonans safe and healthy as we slow the spread of COVID-19 remains our top priority. In order to keep our campus, staff, and students as safe as possible, the last day to check out a Chromebook will be this Wednesday, April 1st, by 12 pm. 

Thank you for your continued support. 

Kind regards,
Metropolitan Arts Administration]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 22:23:07 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[IMPORTANT INFORMATION- Please click Read full Story!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/1194061</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2020 10:56:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts campus will be closed beginning Monday, March 23, 2020.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Important Update – March 20, 2020: Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent Kathy Hoffman today announced a two-week extension of school closures through Friday, April 10, 2020.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:18:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National Honors Society Induction Ceremony]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts welcomed 8 new members into the National Honors Society in a ceremony on February 10th. NHS Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 10:51:38 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Courtney Page attends Joint Mathematics Meetings in Denver]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/1162419</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:33:54 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Nicole Olson wins 1st Runner up in Artlink Juried exhibition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nicole was awarded first runner-up for her performance  “(M)used". The exhibition was juried by a panel of judges who are members of Artlink’s Board of Directors.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2020 09:19:20 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Now & Then Creative Company continues their 3rd season of workshops with HIT MUSIC, at Metropolitan Arts Institute]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2020 09:21:17 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dramatists Guild  "PINEAPPLE AND OTHER OPTIONS" to be presented at Metro Arts]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A reading of Jeanmarie Simpson's Pineapple and Other Options will be presented on February 8th at 11 a.m. At Metropolitan Arts Institute 1700 N. 7th Ave.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2020 13:06:57 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Spring Dance Concert]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tickets on Sale Now!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2020 20:41:28 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2021 Austria, Germany and Switzerland Trip - Now Enrolling]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Enroll Now - Limited Space
10 Day Trip for March 2021 Spring Break.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2020 10:48:47 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[After School Aerial Arts with Scorpius Dance]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[After school aerial arts with Scorpius Dance. Open to all grades. Starts 2/11 and Registration deadline is 2/10. See attachment for more details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:01:19 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attention Metro Students

This Wednesday (February 19th) there will be a rally by Donald Trump at the coliseum near our school. Due to the proximity and expected traffic, police have suggested that parents may want to pick their students up early from school. The highways will be closed sometime after 12:30 and street traffic will be heavy. Any student who is picked up after 11:00 am tomorrow morning will have their absence automatically excused. The campus will be closing at 2:15 tomorrow. The EF tour Barcelona meeting will be rescheduled for Thursday 
(SEE NEW DATE/TIME BELOW). Thank you for your patience and understanding.



EF BARCELONA STUDENT MEETING
NEW DATE: 2/20 (Thursday) at 2:45pm (Film Room)

HS VALENTINE DANCE
NEW DATE: 2/20 (Thursday) 4-6pm (Film Room)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:25:58 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts New Works Festival Coming Soon!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[8 short plays written, directed and performed by Metro Students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:55:47 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cronkite News story about Metro Arts innovative Project Wayfinder course]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cronkite news visited Metro Arts to interview students and teachers. Project Wayfinder is a year-long course that is taught to all Seniors at Metro Arts. It helps students cultivate a strong and intrinsic sense of purpose.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2020 11:44:05 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts ART NIGHT on 12/5]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Save the Date! 
Metro Arts presents ART NIGHT
Visual Arts Showcase, Live Music, Dance, Theater and Vocals Performances and Art Sale.
FREE EVENT
DECEMBER 5TH from 5-7PM]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 10:18:41 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Spanish teacher attends the ACTFL Convention!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our Spanish teacher Ms Worsham is attending the The ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo this week in Washington DC!
This global event brings together more than 8,000 language educators from all languages, levels, and assignments.The ACTFL goal is to provide a comprehensive professional development experience that will have an impact on language educators at all levels of teaching and in turn help their students to succeed in their language learning process.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2019 13:25:05 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Incredible review of Luna & Solis. The new play by Brelby Theatre Company]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro teacher Brian Maticic wrote and produced this play which stars Metro Middle School theater teacher Shelby Maticic. Read the full review.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2019 11:16:32 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Dance Teacher Nicole Olson is performing at Canal Convergence this weekend!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the third year in a row, Metro Arts Dance instructor Nicole Olson has been invited to choreograph a dance piece as part of the Canal Convergence series of Art works, performances and activities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2019 21:09:08 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Visual Arts Department Art Sale at Dark Hall Coffee in Phoenix]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/1112279</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Sunday October 27th we will have a table at the Black Market to sell handmade items by students and staff. Some of the items include jewelry, aprons, hats, and prints. All items are $25 and under. The event is kid and pet-friendly. All profits will go directly to the art department to purchase materials for students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 12:12:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Vending Machines at Metro - Now Accepting Credit Cards]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/1109229</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts got two new vending machines over fall break that now accept credit cards. There is a 10 cent charge per purchase when using a credit card.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 20 Oct 2019 21:23:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts 7th Grade presents All I need to know, I learned in Kindergarten]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/1126522</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:07:29 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[It is time to complete your FAFSA application!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Instructions and a link to the FAFSA]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:29:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[3 Metro Arts teachers awarded ariZoni Theater Awards!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/1097566</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations! Metro Arts teachers John Perovich, Brian Maticic, and Shelby Elise Maticic. They were all awarded at the ariZoni Theater Awards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:14:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts celebrates International Day of Peace 2019]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Day is celebrated Internationally on September 21 each year to recognize the efforts of those who have worked hard to end conflict and promote peace

Metro Arts celebrated Peace Day on Friday, September 20th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:46:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CANDY DONATIONS NEEDED!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Candy donations needed for our 10/31 Costume Parade!
If you can donate, please drop off your donation to the front office by 10/30. Thank you :)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall play "Spy Love You", by John Perovich]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/1097573</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts Theater Department presents their Fall production entitled "SPY LOVE YOU", written by our very own John Perovich.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:22:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Alumni open an alt fashion store in downtown Phoenix.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/1092377</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Former Metro Students Madison Eichman and Emmily Mongelluzzo are opening their new store "KEI Collective" this weekend, on September 21, 2019.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2019 13:37:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Senior Veronica Fedri nominated for 2019 Mayor's Arts Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/1091738</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Veronica Fedri is a finalist for the Mayor's Arts Award in the category of Young Artist. During her time at Metro Arts, Veronica has excelled in both academics and the arts, studying film, photo, drawing, and painting.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 14:00:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Student Showcases work at the Capital.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/1090273</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[2019 Metro Arts graduate Mariana Torres had the opportunity to meet senator Tony Navarrete and show her work. Some of Mariana’s work will be showcased at the State Capital. Congratulation’s Mariana!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2019 23:20:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All-Female cast of Antigone to perform at Metro Arts. Presented by Now & Then theater company]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Antigone runs from May 3-19 at Now & Then Creative Company, performing in the theatre at Metropolitan Arts Institute (1700 N. 7th Ave.). Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm. Tickets are $20 and are available online at https://www.nowandthencc.com/upcoming. Students may purchase $10 tickets at the door.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2019 16:45:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mara Blakslee was awarded ASU Alumni Association Medallion Scholarship and selected to participate in the Leadership Scholarship Program.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mara was awarded the $3,600 renewable annual ASU Medallion Scholarship which is one of the most competitive scholarships awarded by ASU. She was also nominated by Metro Arts for the Leadership Scholarship Program (LSP), and was one of only 25 students selected for this program which includes a four-year full ride scholarship.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:27:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congrats to Metro Senior KK Starrs. Her film "A Woman's Touch" was selected for the 2019 Arizona Student Film Festival.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[KK’s film — A WOMAN’S TOUCH — was developed in Metro's Advanced Film Class  during a genre study in comedy. The film was screened this past weekend at the festival and everyone can enjoy the hilarious film through the link to Metro Film Department’s Vimeo Channel. Congrats, KK!

Click on "Read More" for the link to the film.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2019 13:13:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Monet Almaraz has been awarded the US Figure Skating Silver level Graduating Seniors Award.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/1028745</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Monet Alvaraz on her award. The U.S. Figure Skating Graduating Seniors Award recognizes the hard work of student athletes who have participated in figure skating throughout high school; awards are given at the Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze level based off a skater’s level of competitive achievement in high school. Selection for this award speaks to a skater’s continued commitment to succeeding in their athletic and academic endeavors.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2019 10:42:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Head of School Matt Baker is quoted in an article on The Rise of Purpose Education]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/1027561</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In an article on Ozy.com, a news media site, Matt Baker comments on the Wayfinder program that is in use at Metro Arts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:34:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Dance Concert]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/999066</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us for the Metropolitan Arts Institute's annual Spring Dance Concert. This wonderful event, which takes place at the Phoenix Theatre/Hardes Theatre in downtown Phoenix, features works created and performed by Metro Art's amazing dance department. February 20-22 at 7pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 10:45:49 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Visual Arts teacher, Sonia Payan, is in a group show at New City Studio in Phoenix.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/986305</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come out this Friday, February 1st from 7-10pm for Kinesis, a show that explores the movements and transitions that we all experience in life, whether it be physically, metaphysically, or emotionally. From nostalgic photography to amazing performances by the Condor dance company, this is not a show that you want to miss out on!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2019 11:03:07 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[9 The Gallery's annual holiday group art exhibit, Tiny Works I Tiny Dances IV, opens First Friday, December 7th, 6-10 PM.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year's exhibit features a stunning collection of over 170 pieces of original art for sale, all priced $300 or less, as well as live dance performances at 7 and 8 PM. Our own Visual Arts teacher, Sonia Payan will have two artworks up, and Performing Arts teacher, Nicole Olsen will be performing!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2018 10:08:30 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Head of School Matt Baker is featured in article in the "Downtown Devil".]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The article titled "Metropolitan Arts Institute college enrollment rate exceeds state average"  was written by Jonmaesha Beltran]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 13:51:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First ever Visual Arts Department "Gift Art Sale": Saturday Dec. 1st 11am-2pm]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/955942</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lots of unique handmade items great for gift giving.  There will be photos, prints, resin jewelry, beaded jewelry, key chains, book marks, crochet items, painted tiles, ornaments, t-shirts, leather cuffs and much more. There will also be a shrinky-dink station where you can make your own shrinky-dinks! All funds raised will be donated to the Metro Arts Visual Arts Department.

Please come out and have fun while supporting our students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2018 09:41:58 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Print & Craft class presents quilt to Student Services Director Jennifer Quinn]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/954812</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The day before Thanksgiving, the Metro Arts Print & Craft class presented Jenny Quinn with a quilt that they made for her and her baby. Students created individual fabric squares using the cyanotype process and drawings they created. The images all focussed on the "woodland" theme that Ms. Quinn is using in her nursery.  Then the class worked together to stitch it all into a quilt for Jenny's baby. Print & Contemporary Craft teachers Seth Kasselman and Betsy Rosenmiller assisted the students in making the quilt.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:20:23 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Finance Director and Teacher Betsy Rosenmiller contributes to "ARIZONA" installation artwork in Scottsdale]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms Rosenmiller was one of 100 volunteers who crocheted sections of the 600 foot long piece titled "ARIZONA".]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:44:34 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts dance teacher Nicole Olson featured for 2nd year at Scottsdale Canal Convergence]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/947749</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nicole Olson will choreograph and perform two completely different dances on two separate dates during the canal convergence. Don't miss these two exciting performances.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:44:22 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Halloween 2018 at Metro Arts]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Once again Metro Arts goes all out for Halloween. Check out some of the amazing costumes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 12:31:34 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts is among the 100 best public high schools in Arizona!    (Niche.com)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/895169</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Arizona's 100 Best Public High Schools: New rankings released by Niche rank the 100 best public high schools in Arizona.

Link:
https://www.niche.com/k12/metropolitan-arts-institute-phoenix-az/]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:51:30 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beautiful shots taken by the photography class today]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/893119</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As a fun activity to get the year started Stephanie Carrico's Advanced Photo class took photographs of fruit being dropped into water.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:52:38 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[High School students and staff welcome the 8th graders to High School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/874559</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In an annual Metro tradition, the High School students and staff line the hallways and form a human tunnel to welcome the graduating eighth graders to High School. Click on "read more" to watch a short video from the event.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:53:09 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dance teacher Nicole Olson in Java magazine's May issue]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/873249</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nicole Olson is one of 4 "Women in the Arts" featured in the May 2018 issue of Java Magazine.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:53:26 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Personal Finance class final goes "Old School"]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/870949</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In a creative twist, Personal Finance teacher Janice Konderik used copies of The Wall Street Journal to test student's knowledge of financial terms and concepts. For several students it was the first time they ever read a newspaper.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:54:06 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EARLY RELEASE NOTICE ON 10/5/2018]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Greetings Metro Parents,

In order to finalize Quarter One grades, we will release Jr. High at 2:30 and campus will close at 3:00 pm on October 5th, 2018. Please make student pickup arrangements accordingly. School resumes after Fall Break on Monday, October 22nd, 2018.

Thank you for your support.
Metro Arts Administration]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 12:34:07 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two Metro Arts students were accepted to the Youth Arts and Culture Council.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Jahan Rico-Movassaghi and Zoya Page, who were accepted onto the Youth Arts and Culture Council through the City of Phoenix. It’s a civically engaged council of young artists from all arts disciplines who advocate for youth representation in Phoenix.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2018 10:45:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2018 Seniors College/University acceptances and Scholarship/Awards received]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/870032</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to all our seniors for their success! Click on the link below to see the full list]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:54:31 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Yearbooks are ready! Place your order now.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/866749</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The high school and middle school yearbooks are up on blurb.com and ready for students to order. Click on the "Read more" link below to access the link to order yearbooks.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 14:35:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts will be OPEN on Friday May 4th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/864456</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We look forward to seeing you all at school at the regular times. Parents will be notified soon about changes to the end of year calendar.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2018 10:34:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Carter Lindsay and Trent Sandon win 2nd place in AZ Council on Economic Education "Stock Market Game"!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/860375</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts Personal Finance class team of Trent and Carter placed 2nd out of 267 in the High School Region! Metro Arts as a school placed 2nd out of 18 local high schools for best rate of return (2nd place for making the most money overall). Congratulations to Finance teacher Janice Konderik for her excellent instruction that helped her students achieve this honor! On Friday, May 4th, Ms. Konderik and the two student winners will be attending the awards banquet held at the Phoenix Zoo.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:24:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Quick resin jewelry workshop for Metro staff]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[After the faculty meeting on Wednesday, April 4th, Betsy Rosenmiller led the staff in a 1 hour workshop on making resin jewelry. We embedded natural materials like tiny branches and flowers, written text and even a little glitter! Ms. Rosenmiller has been making resin jewelry with the Metro student Craft Club and decided to share the process with the staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:57:21 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Emerge 2018 Student Photography Juried Exhibition at Art Intersection]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/856823</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three Metro Arts students have been selected to exhibit in Emerge 2018 Student Photography Juried Exhibition at Art Intersection . Opening Reception is Sat. May 5th, 5pm - 8pm. Exhibition runs May 1st - 26th, 2018. Art Intersection is located at 207 N. Gilbert Rd. #201. Gilbert, AZ 85234.
The three students that had work selected are: 
Mystic Danielson
Mara Blakslee
Alyssa Song 

More info is available here: https://artintersection.com/event/emerge-2018-student-photography-exhibition/]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 13:29:25 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Ireland/England Video]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here is a video from our March 2018 Ireland/England Trip! 
Video by John Perovich Metro Film/Theater Faculty]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 13:25:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts resident theater company Now & Then's upcoming production]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/847590</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us for Now & Then's final installment of SANDBOX - our new play development series - with YOU, ME & ADAM LEVINE by Angelica Howland & Michelle Gardner. This workshop is possible through a collaboration with Now & Then and ASU's School of Film, Dance, and Theatre.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2018 13:39:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Theater Department New Works Festival]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/832559</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Metro Arts Theater Department presented the New Works Festival on February 23rd-25th. The 8 short plays presented were written, directed and performed entirely by students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2018 16:30:16 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Dance Teacher Nicole Olson choreographs and performs at the Canal Convergence 2018]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/824902</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nicole Olson was selected to choreograph several dances that will occur over the space of two weekends. The dancers will interact with the large scale public art installations that are the main focus of the event.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 13:34:37 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Club Spotlight- "The Hope Club"]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/824869</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Hope Club meets every Tuesday after school to brainstorm ideas and plan future fundraisers. They raise money for homeless shelters and also organize clothing drives. This winter they had a coat drive and on Valentine's Day they sold flowers to raise money for charity.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 12:54:25 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Prom Needs Your Support! Donate Today!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/845585</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Metro Arts Student Leadership & Prom Committee is raising money to host our April 14th Prom at the Sheraton Crescent Hotel. To keep our tickets affordable we need to raise funds to help cover our expenses for the hotel rental and supplies.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2018 13:48:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Staphany Olalde (11th Grade) - 1st place winner of the National Society of Arts and Letters Modern Dance Scholarship Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/824619</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This annual competition is to celebrate young dance artists and their love for modern dance.  Miss Olalde performed a self-choreographed solo piece titled “Begin Again”. We are so proud of her accomplishment!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 09:09:13 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students audition for NBC hit show "The Voice"]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/821179</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lyric Caraballo and Gissele "Gracie" Molinar will be auditioning this Sunday for the TV show The Voice.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2018 16:11:21 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts resident theater company "Now and Then" featured on Broadway World Arizona site]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/803080</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Now and Then Creative Company SANDBOX is a unique series committed to
Arizona playwrights and their writing. After a week of development, plays receive a rehearsed, public performance.

Pamela Sterling has been engaged to direct the week-long workshop and staged reading, January 14-19, of Jeanmarie (Simpson) Bishop's internationally celebrated one-woman show, The Joy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 10:08:19 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First Friday at Metro Arts]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts invites you to join us this 
Friday, December 1st 
The showcase will run from 5:30pm - 7:30pm 
and will exhibit some of the best visual art work 
created so far this school year.
This event is Free!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 11:45:55 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts students win prizes in two categories at the Arizona State Fair]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts students won 1st prize in yearbook layout and 3rd prize for the cover design for the 2016-2017 school yearbook. Thank you to photo and yearbook teacher Stephanie Carrico for working with the students and submitting the entry to the state fair.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 15:05:28 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Alumni is one of four Arizona State University students who beat out the competition to design a better bus stop.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/784417</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Alumni Derek Smoker is one of four Arizona State University students who beat out the competition to design a better bus stop that will be built at hundreds of locations around Phoenix. Congratulations Derek & Team!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2017 11:04:16 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Broadway World News announces John Perovich's  "Now and Then Creative Company" production of MEDEA]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/779916</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts Theater & Film teacher John Perovich is in the news with his new production company.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2017 10:12:35 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Halloween 2017 at Metro Arts]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro does Halloween better than any other school. Nearly every student and teacher was in costume. Check out a few of the many amazing & creative costumes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2017 12:07:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Teachers Choice Halloween Awards 2017]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/778383</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Another amazing display of Halloween creativity. This year we awarded special prizes for "Best Makeup" and for "Best Hand Crafted Costume" as voted on by the entire staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2017 11:49:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Senior Sofia Taglienti won a Rocky Mountain Emmy Award for her film!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/769746</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congrats to Sofia Taglienti who won a Rocky Mountain Emmy Award in the category of high school student-Long form non-fiction for her entry titled: A Heart for Teaching.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:53:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts celebrates International Day of Peace!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[To celebrate Peace Day students wore custom printed t-shirts with a dove and an olive branch and the words "Make art not war". In the visual arts classrooms students and staff participated in face painting, tie dying, butterfly making and of course incredible Coffee House performances. What an amazing group of beautiful and talented students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2017 16:12:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Middle School visit to the Arizona Science Center]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/755786</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In September the Middle School students spent the entire day at the Arizona Science Center. They visited the planetarium, completed a project in the CREATE area, and toured the current exhibits.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:42:48 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Getting ready for the upcoming International Day of Peace!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/754482</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts has printed 200 white t-shirts with a dove and olive branch motif, in honor of Peace Day. Thanks to Seth Kasselman and his students for printing all of these shirts in his visual arts classes. Thank you also to photography teacher Stephanie Carrico who taught students the cyanotype process in order to create unique butterflies which will be used as part of the Peace Day activities at Metro.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2017 11:41:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Class of 2017 Mural]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Just in time for the start of the new school year, the senior mural is completed and installed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2017 18:44:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metropolitan Arts Institute is named #2 Best High School for the Arts in Arizona]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/734496</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Niche we just released the 2018 Best Schools in America rankings and Niche Grades Metro Arts  ranks as the #2 Best High School for the Arts in Arizona for 2018.  We also received an A- Overall Niche Grade which recognizes the overall quality of our school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2017 11:58:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fun late summer printmaking workshop for Metro Staff]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/729324</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[14 Metro staff members got together in the art room for a July screen printing workshop by Metro arts teacher Seth Kasselman. Everyone had a great time catching up with each other and learning a new skill.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 15:52:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[8th Grade Welcome-To-High-School Tunnel Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/717488</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All the high school students and teachers form a long tunnel to welcome the 8th graders into the High School.  The students run through the tunnel while everyone cheers and welcomes them as next years 9th graders and newly minted High School students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2017 16:08:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Class of 2017 Bubble Exit Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/717486</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2017 15:48:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Student Awarded Prestigious Internship at Woods Hole Science Aquarium]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/716073</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metropolitan Arts Institute Junior, Saragrace Palumbo, was one of only two high school students in the nation selected from a wide variety of applicants to complete a 5-week internship in Woods Hole, Massachusetts this summer. The internship is through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Woods Hole Science Aquarium on Cape Cod.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2017 11:16:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[7th grader Raegan Parker presented the dress she made as part of an honors seminar]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/712988</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For her honors seminar project Raegan was studying how current events affected clothing styles and fashion in the early to mid 1900's.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2017 12:16:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[8th Grade play "Still Life With Iris" on May 12th & 13th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts 8th grade presents "Still Life With Iris" by Steven Dietz. Performances on May 12th & 13th at 7pm in the Metro Arts Theater. Free for students, $5 for all others.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2017 16:44:25 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Outstanding Senior Coffee House by the class of 2017]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/711284</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[An incredible breadth of performances including dance, musical theater, vocals, guitar, ukulele, harp, performance art and heartfelt readings of Senior Statements.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2017 15:17:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Visual Arts Showcase 2017]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Images from the opening night of the 2017 Metro Arts Senior Showcase]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2017 16:16:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro senior Monique Sarzoza performed at The Trunk Space on May 6, 2017, for their annual "Indie 500"]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Trunk Space is run by Metro Arts visual arts teacher Stephanie Carrico]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2017 14:47:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Getting set up for First Friday: Senior Showcase]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Opening 5:30-8:30pm Friday May 5th]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2017 17:34:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations Sofia Taglienti! Winner in C-SPAN documentary contest!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sofia's documentary on education policy reform and teacher retention, titled "A Heart for Teaching" won 2nd place in the western division. Especially impressive since last year Sofia was part of the duo that won the First place award! Also thank you to Metro Arts film teacher John Perovich for his support and assistance to Sofia in completing this impressive documentary. This is the 3rd year in a row that Metro Arts students have won 1st or 2nd place in this contest!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2017 11:38:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Prom 2017]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students were dressed to impress at the 2017 "Spooky Prom"]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2017 10:50:48 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Theater & Film teacher interviewed by BroadwayWorld.com about his theater background and starting a new production company at Metro Arts.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[BWW Interview: John Perovich of Now and Then Creative Company]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2017 15:33:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts National Junior Honor Society member Jackson Bernreuter personally raised over $1000 for a scholarship fund!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[For his NJHS community service project Jackson decided to raise funds for scholarships to benefit the The First Tee of Phoenix.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2017 12:25:25 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Dancers will be performing this Friday at Phx Art Museum]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 1st Annual Performing Arts High School Dance Festival at the Phoenix Art Museum. Featuring work by Grace Gallagher and Liliana Gomez and the student's own site-specific piece.
Go see some Dance! Support Arts Education!
Friday, April 7th; 6-9pm; Free Admission
Promo video of MAD courtesy of Phx Art Museum]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2017 16:46:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts students return from Spring Break trip to Japan!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Japan Trip! 41 students and 6 chaperones travelled to Japan for 9 days. They visited Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka and Nara.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2017 14:08:25 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Vote for Sofia Taglienti's C-Span StudentCam 2017 documentary titled "A Heart for Teaching".]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are proud that she has already made it into the top ten selection for the second year in a row!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2017 12:14:49 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Donors Choose campaign for a new Printing Press for the Visual Arts Department]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/673988</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please make a donation towards a new Printing Press for the Visual Arts Department. 

New Conrad E18 Printing Press: 
https://www.donorschoose.org/project/conrad-e18-printing-press-for-high-schoo/2409345/
 
******** Donations made by February 22nd, 2017 will be doubled up to $50 by adding the promo code LIFTOFF at checkout.  *******]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:04:38 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metropolitan Arts Institute was recognized with a School Choice Leadership Award for 2017 as Arizona Celebrates National School Choice Week]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Held every January, National School Choice Week is the world’s largest annual celebration of opportunity in education. This year it is January 22-28th. Metro Arts received this award "In recognition of tireless dedication toward providing all children with access to effective education options and for participation in National School Choice Week 2017.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2017 16:36:26 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Excellent review of "Peter and the Starcatcher" performed by Brelby Theatre]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/663485</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Brelby Theatre is a community theater company run by Metro Arts Middle School teacher Brian Maticic. The reviewer states "As Black Stache, Brian Maticic is a feast. His physicality is tremendous, as are his voice and bright, expressive face. He is hilarious and charming, worthy of Alan Rickman's quintessential Sheriff of Nottingham. It's impossible not to love him."

Metro Arts theater teacher John Perovich is also featured in the review:
"John Perovich's Lord Astor has a large, comfortingly refined presence. Perovich knows his craft and gives every moment its due. We miss him when he's not in a scene."]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2017 16:16:12 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Snow Queen]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts dance teacher Nicole Olson with former students and current students who are all dancing in the Frances Smith Cohen’s Snow Queen produced by Center Dance Ensemble.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2016 15:41:53 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[7th Grade students build volcanoes]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 7th grade students all built volcanoes and civilizations as part of their science class. Then they erupted their volcanoes using a mixture of baking soda and vinegar and tracked the effect on their civilizations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 13:37:02 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro students win Emmy Award]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts student Sofia Taglienti and 2016 graduate Dani Mock-Zubia won a Rocky Mountain Emmy Award in the category of high school student-Long form non-fiction for their entry titled: Rethinking Reform: Prisons in America]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2016 16:17:29 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts 80's Skate Night]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts 80's Skate Night
2/9 from 5:30-8pm at The Great Skate
Bring Your Family & Friends!
$5 per person if you pre purchase by 3pm on 2/9
$10 at the Door
For more details call us at 602 258-9500]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2017 11:19:39 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall Play "METAMORPHOSES"]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Theater Department at Metropolitan Arts Institute Presents
METAMORPHOSES
Based on the Myths of Ovid
Written and Originally Directed by Mary Zimmerman
November 18, 19 at 7pm and November 20th at 2pm
Location: Metro Arts: 1700 N 7th Ave, Phx 85007
Tickets are a $10 suggested donation and must be purchased at the door.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2016 13:35:25 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Macbeth performance by Brelby Theatre Company]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/635456</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Brelby Theatre is a community theater company run by Middle School teacher Brian Maticic. Lead actors in the play included Metro-Arts teachers Cody Goulder and John Perovich.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:51:25 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts NHS service project clean up at Barlett Lake]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Metro-Arts chapter of the National Honors Society met at Bartlett Lake on Sunday, October 30th for an end-of-the-season beach clean-up.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2016 13:39:18 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Photo teacher Stephanie Carrico's "The Trunk Space" , a non-profit music and performance venue re-opens in great new location]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/635448</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:50:30 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to Metro Arts Dance teacher Nicole Olson for winning the 2016 Mayor's Arts Award for Dance.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/635300</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Mayor’s Arts Awards serve to identify outstanding leaders in six areas; Visual Arts, Theatre, Music, Dance, Creative Writing, and Innovative Organization. Nominees will be chosen based on the criteria of innovation, impact, and integration.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:51:59 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Betsy Rosenmiller receives the 2016 Charter Business Leader of the Year Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/619169</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Arizona Charter Schools Association is pleased to honor exemplary educators with our 2016 Charter Awards, which annually recognizes the top charter teacher, leader, business manager and school in Arizona. The award winners highlight some of the best of what Arizona’s charter movement has to offer. 2016 Charter Business Leader of the Year — Betsy Rosenmiller, finance director at Metropolitan Arts Institute, a charter high school serving 250 students in Phoenix. Although Betsy has a background in business administration, her passion is art. She started her career as a gallery director at several art galleries throughout the Valley before joining Metro Arts in 2009. Betsy transformed the small charter school’s business office, providing more support for teachers and staff, and ensuring the school’s compliance and audits are spotless. Always looking for to put more money in the classroom, Betsy is constantly researching new vendors and improving efficiency. In addition to her business support, Betsy also handles student scheduling, co-teaches art coursework and currently leads the craft club. Betsy is a true example of commitment to a school’s mission.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:51:39 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Nicole Olson named Phoenix New Times 2016 "Best Dancer"]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/637799</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Metro Dance teacher Nicole Olson for being names the Valley's best dancer for 2016 by the Phoenix New Times!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:49:07 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Halloween Coffee House 2016- Costume contest]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts does Halloween like no other school. Terrific Halloween performances at the coffee house and then an all school costume contest. A winner  of "Best Costurme" was selected from each grade and the winners each received a gift card for AMC Theaters.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2016 16:09:47 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[1st Metro Arts Costume Parade and Classroom Trick or Treat]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Amazing Halloween at Metro Arts. The entire faculty and student body were dressed up. Lots of familiar characters and some really creative costumes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2016 17:01:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Lately- First weekly edition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[10/27/16]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2016 12:39:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Middle School visits Bearizona and the Grand Canyon]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/611355</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2016 13:28:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dance teacher Nicole Olson featured in the New Times]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nicole Olson of Scorpius Dance Theatre on How She Always Knew She'd Be a Dancer]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:52:26 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior video for Class of 2016]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Too Many Cooks: A Farewell to the Class of 2016]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2016 13:32:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Farewell bubble ceremony for the Class of 2016]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/578183</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2016 15:26:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2016 Senior Coffee House]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A beautiful and amazing final Coffee House full of incredible performances by this years seniors.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 13:40:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Dancers perform at the Phoenix Art Museum]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Sunday, the Metro Arts Dancers, accompanied by Dance teacher Nicole Olson, performed 2 pieces in the Chase Lobby and Great Hall of the Phx Art Museum. The performances were part of the Free Family Second Sundays in 2016!  Family Days are designed for families to spend quality time together playing, learning, stimulating their minds, and connecting with Phoenix Art Museum’s collection and exhibitions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2016 14:14:07 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Coffee House]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2016 12:49:42 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["On Our Way" - video for the 2016 Metro Arts Dance Concert]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro alumni come together to make this year's Spring Dance Concert Video with the 2016 Metro Arts Dancers. Enjoy!

Director and Creator- Xavier Brown
Editor- Autumn Farrell]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 16:29:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts 2016 Film Festival]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At this years festival, 7 different short films were shown. All films were written, acted and produced by Metro Arts Students. The winner of this year's Audience Choice Award was "Intersectioned" directed by Christian Payne.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2016 13:08:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Antonio Zozaya and Gayle Werhanowicz win 2nd place in AZ Council on Economic Education "Stock Market Game"!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts Personal Finance class team of Antonio and Gayle placed 2nd out of 232 in the High School Region! Congratulations to Finance teacher Janice Konderik for her excellent instruction that helped her students achieve this honor!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:27:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to Jeanette Yarrow- Arizona winner of the CSLP Reading PSA film contest!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jeanette won first place in the Arizona division of the Collaborative Summer Library Program 2016 teen video challenge to create a Public Service Announcement to encourage reading. Her winning video was entitled "Rock Paper Scissors".]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2016 11:15:12 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ms. Konderik's Personal Finance Classes visit JA Finance Park]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On May 2nd, the Personal Finance classes spent the day at the Junior Achievement Finance Park in Tempe. The JA Finance Park classroom lessons and town simulation helps students make the connection between hard work, education, and future earnings as they analyze their financial options and work to create a balanced monthly budget.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2016 13:46:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student film featured on AZFamily.com]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Recent news story featured C-Span film winners Sofia Taglienti and Dani Mock-Zubia.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2016 14:01:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Koryn Woodward Wasson featured "Artist of the Month"]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Painting, Drawing and Printmaking teacher Koryn Woodward Wasson. She is the featured "Artist of the Month" in the May 2016 issue of Phoenix Magazine. (pg. 48).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:52:56 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Help us get a new dance floor!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro has launched a campaign on "DonorsChoose.org" to fund a new floor for the dance room!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2016 11:04:42 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ABC 15 news coverage of C-Span 1st place award winners Dani and Sofia]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[More local news coverage of Dani Mock-Zubia and Sofia Taglienti's award winning documentary]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2016 14:03:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[12 News coverage of C-Span film winners]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro student filmmakers featured on 12 News, KPNX 5:20 PM. MST March 29, 2016]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:34:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spirit Week- Twin Tuesday]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2016 16:47:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[C-Span awards ceremony- Way to go Metro film students!!!!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Representatives from C-Span and Rep. Ruben Gallego's office were on hand to deliver awards and checks to the documentary film 1st prize winners Dani Mock-Zubi and Sofia Taglienti and 2nd prize winners Katie Menard, Christian Payne, and Alexander Walter.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2016 17:17:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to C-SPAN's 2016 StudentCam competition winners! ]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts students won 1st and 2nd place in the Western Region.
Monday, March 28th at 2:35- Award Ceremony]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:58:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Student Mario Ochoa Wins First Place for the National Society of Arts and Letters         ]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On February 14th, Mario Ochoa won first place for the National Society of Arts and Letters Arizona Dance Scholarship.  He will receive a scholarship totaling $500, and will perform for the NSAL Annual Arts Luncheon on April 30th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2016 14:10:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro students perform in "Rising Youth Light Rail Plays"]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro students Matthew Mendez and Jonathan Stewart will be acting in Rising Youth Light Rail Plays and Alan Hill is Assistant Stage Managing.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2016 14:04:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Former Metro Vocal Teacher wins Grammy]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Phoenix Chorale wins Grammy for Best Choral Perfomrance. Former Metro vocals teacher Kerry Ginger is a member of this group.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:53:27 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2015- Stephanie Lucas film company "Limitrophe Films" completed a new film titled "Kitty". The film has been selected for viewing at numerous film festivals.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA["KITTY" - Tensions rise on a young couple's sightseeing tour as they discuss the cat sitter they've hired for the weekend. Yoshiko and Fukuo Ogawa star in this patient, offbeat Japanese-language short drama elegantly set in the American Southwest.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 16:01:10 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Melissa Pfeiffer wins essay contest]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts Junior Melissa Pfeiffer won the DAR Camelback Chapter's American History essay contest. This local success means that Melissa's essay is now being judged at the state level against other essays from throughout Arizona. Great work Melissa!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2016 16:13:03 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Course request forms for 2016-17 now available]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Download the course request form for the grade you will be in during Fall of 2016. Course descriptions are under the Academics Tab on our website. Students will be selecting courses during school on Wednesday, December 2nd.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2015 15:00:10 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to photo teacher Stephanie Carrico]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Trunk Space, Stephanie Carrico's music venue in downtown Phoenix, has been nominated for The 4th Annual Mayor's Arts Awards. The Trunk Space is a finalist in the category of "Innovative Arts Organization".]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:54:40 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts in the news]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Images of several Metro Arts students were included in this article on Arizona arts schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2015 10:34:31 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Halloween 2015 Coffee House and Dance]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lots of great performances at the Halloween Coffee House]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2015 09:43:30 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Halloween 2015 at Metro]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Always a fun day here!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2015 13:36:37 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National Honor Society induction ceremony held on Friday October 16th.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Friday afternoon Metro hosted an induction ceremony for the newest members of the National Honor Society and Junior National Honor Society. Ten new students were admitted to this prestigious organization which recognizes student achievement, leadership capacity and community involvement.  Members plan to give back to their community through service, art projects, and peer tutoring.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2015 12:04:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Recent Metro graduates win Rocky Mountain Emmys!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to recent Metro alumni (class of 2015) Roger Groleau and Kyle Larson. They each won Student Production Awards, presented on Saturday night by the Southwest Division of the Rocky Mountain Emmys.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:53:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Award winning teacher Stephanie Lucas returns from "Convening"]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[National Artist Teacher Fellowship Convening: All Fellows – accompanied by their school leaders – will convene to share experiences and discuss relevant issues and concerns. Fellows will also be expected to work with colleagues and school administrators to carry out post-fellowship plans, and submit a report on the impact of the fellowship.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:54:15 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Watercolor by recent Metro graduate Jared Romero ]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:59:25 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Day 2015]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/496066</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Celebrating the International Day of Peace]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2015 15:31:48 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student picture ID day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We will be taking pictures of all students for their photo ID's on August 19th and 20th. Be sure to look your best!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2015 09:54:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The 2015-16 School Year has begun!!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welcome back to all our returning students and so excited to continue meeting all the great new students. First 2 weeks of school have gone smoothly and it is going to be a great year!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2015 09:55:30 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students and Faculty helped to work the booth at Comicon to recruit new students and introduce our great new promotional materials. Fun to see lots of Metro alumni and current students stop by to visit.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:29:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Go Fund Me Campaign]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/469664</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please consider making a donation to help your favorite department at Metro Arts. Funds will be used for specific arts department purchases like ballet barres, theater chairs, film editing equipment etc. 

Visit:  http://www.gofundme.com/MetroFundraiser]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2015 13:44:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scorpius summer aerial camp at Metro Arts- featured in the news]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/467629</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Scorpius Dance Theater will be holding summer aerial camps for kids 8-17. Visit the Scorpius website for more information. Scorpius Dance Theater is run by Lisa Starry, Metro Arts staff member.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:57:38 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SENIORS WHO HAVE WON THE FOLLOWING AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS:]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/462359</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:39:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2015 SENIORS WHO HAVE BEEN OFFERED ADMISSION TO THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS:]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/462323</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:40:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[C-SPAN Bus coming to Metro again to honor 1st and 2nd Prize winners]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/455467</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Out of over 2220 entries, documentaries by Metro students won both 1st and 2nd Prizes in the Western division! Congratulations to the six students and to Film teacher Stephanie Lucas.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2015 12:04:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[President Obama speaking about Metro Alumni Shelly Ortiz]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/455482</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OUpUioELyU&feature=share]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2015 12:08:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arizona Student Film Festival]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro students Shelly Ortiz, Daniella Mock-Zubia and Nina Nandin were among the 20 finalists selected from students all over Arizona who entered his year's festival. They all received Filmmaker Passes and had their films shown on the big screen at the 2015 Phoenix Film Festival.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:37:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students visit Ecuador and the Galapagos]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Over Spring Break, a group of 23 Metro students, teachers and alumni visited Ecuador and the Islands of Galapagos.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:39:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Spring Dance Concert- March 5th & 6th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/439659</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metropolitan Arts annual Spring Dance Concert. Limited seating, tickets go on sale February 23rd. To purchase your tickets call the Phoenix Theater box office at 602-254-2151 or click on link to theater.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2015 09:45:56 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts inducted their first members of the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society ]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/443398</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 15:57:15 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts student documentary selected as C-Span finalist]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/443231</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro students Seve Romo, Molly Kerwick and Alexis Rainery are all finalists in the C-Span documentary competition. Cast your 100 votes for their film  "An IDEA for Tomorrow" as the Fan Favorite!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 10:37:29 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Music Showcase- Feb 27th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/442790</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts students show their musical talent in this evening showcase. Doors open at 6:30pm and show starts at 7pm, in the Metro Arts Theater Space.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2015 12:07:36 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Sophmore Sam Smith wins local DAR essay contest]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sam Smith has won the local National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ESSAY CONTEST for 2014–2015. Her winning essay will now be sent on to the state level for the next round of judging.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2015 12:01:45 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for College:  Workshop Reminder]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/427572</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Opportunity for Metro Seniors and Parents]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2014 15:15:03 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Theater Dept presents- THE BREAKFAST CLUB]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/420352</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The classic movie has been adapted for the stage. Don't miss this fantastic presentation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2014 15:26:06 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Enrollment update: We are currently accepting applications for 11th grade for January 2015]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/416769</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you are interested in applying for January of 2015 (2nd semester this school year) please contact Randi in the Admissions Office.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2014 14:35:13 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Juniors and Parents College Prep Night- Thursday, December 11th from 7pm-9pm]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/413895</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[TOPICS:  College Application Time Line
                 Registering for the SAT - when and how
                 Choosing schools
                 Types of degrees]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2014 14:38:51 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Junior Honor's class attends simulcast performance of "Le Nozze de Figaro"]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, October 18th, the Junior honor's class attended the New York Metropolitan Opera's simulcast performance of "Le Nozze di Figaro" through the HD Live at the Met series.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2014 14:31:06 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations 2014 Metro Alumni Shelly Ortiz!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/411273</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts 2014 graduate Shelly Ortiz won the 2014 High School Student Production Award for Long Form Nonfiction Documentary.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:08:12 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Science teacher Sarah Martinez wins fellowship to study in Costa Rica!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/410954</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Ms. Martinez! She was recently awarded the Ecology Project International's Marine Education Fellowship in Costa Rica. Only 14 educators were selected for this program from over 175 applications.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:24:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Metro alumni Sophie Farrell!!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/410910</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sophie Farrell was commissioned as an illustrator at www.doggypaws.co. Visit the site to see her work on the Services page. http://doggypaws.co/services.html]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2014 14:52:40 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Day 2014]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/402038</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts celebrates International Peace Day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2014 11:15:48 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First Coffee House for 2014/15]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/394520</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2014 13:33:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Link for Metro Parents & Students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/393876</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2014 11:51:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Student Orientation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/385036</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All new students are required to attend this orientation session to prepare for 2014-15 school year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2014 17:29:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts is one of 11 Phoenix groups to form the Central Arts District]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/382957</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, Arizona Opera, Phoenix Theatre, Metro Arts and six other arts institutions have come together to form the Central Arts District.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2014 11:46:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arts alumni Kelly Calabrese was featured in the June 2013 issue of Java Magazine. ]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/415124</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts alumni and fashion designer]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2014 15:02:26 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Metro Arts class of 2014!!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/382829</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A beautiful graduation ceremony at the Orpheum in Phoenix for an outstanding group of Seniors.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2014 18:17:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A video introduction to Metropolitan Arts Institute]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/380281</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2014 15:16:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[This years Senior Film- a sweet valentine to the class of 2014. ]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The film offers a nod to 80s film, music, and iconic moments and people (i.e. Richard Simmons.)
A big thank you goes to the Metro seniors and alum who helped make this happen.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2014 15:09:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[8th Grade science club visits the Biosphere 2 outside of Tucson]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/381080</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2014 18:13:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Coffee House]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/379989</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Final performances by Metro Arts Seniors to be followed by Senior Speeches. Sixteen different performances ranging from films to dance to music performances to poetry. This is an incredibly  talented senior class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2014 13:52:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts 5 Minute Play Festival- May 15-17- All shows at 7pm]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/376260</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come watch these 5 minute plays written, acted and directed by Metro Arts students.
Link to purchase tickets:]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2014 15:59:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[April 29th, KTAR article features Metro Arts C-Span film winners]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Phoenix high school student Shelly Ortiz, left, was interviewed on C-SPAN in Washington with other winners of the cable channel'sStudentCam contest, which invites students to make a video about an issue they think Congress should address. (Cronkite News Service photo by Jillian Idle)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2014 16:17:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Visual Arts Senior Showcase- May 2nd from 5pm-7pm]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/376263</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come and view the best visual arts works by Metro Arts 2014 Senior class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2014 16:04:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congrats to 2010 Metro Alumni Erin Runbeck!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/374911</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Erin has received a postgraduate scholarship to attend the University of Birmingham, England, to receive her Master's of Science in Immunotherapy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2014 14:33:39 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Humanities teacher Tara Ferguson wins grant to study in Vienna]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/374507</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms Ferguson was one of just 16 teachers nationwide to be accepted to a seminar in Vienna, Austria this summer.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2014 13:42:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Author Austin Kleon visits Metro Arts ]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[New York Times Bestseller Austin Kleon visited our students on April 17th to talk about his new book  "SHOW YOUR WORK" . His book helps artists figure out how to present and market their work. He was in town for an event at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe. Thanks to Changing Hands for thinking of Metro and bringing us this great author!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:15:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[C-Span Award Ceremony and Film Viewing]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/369755</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[At this ceremony, representatives from C-Span will present the three winners with an award. There will also be a showing of the winning video, "Diagnosing the Problem".

This event requires reservations and is only open to Metro teachers, students and parents.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:35:25 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Metro Arts Visual Arts Dept has new work up at NYPD on 7th Ave & McDowell.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/369766</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stop by NYPD and have some delicious pizza and view the latest artwork from some of Metro's talented students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2014 16:14:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts is in AZ Charter Association School Spotlight]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/369743</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The March 2014 AZ Charter Association newsletter featured Metro Arts student Shelly Ortiz meeting President Obama at the White House Film Festival.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2014 11:24:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bill Nye interviews Shelly Ortiz of Metropolitan Arts Institute]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/364532</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[YouTube- Bill Nye with Shelly Ortiz and other festival winners.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2014 13:56:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KTVK- AzFamily.com]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/364531</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[White House to host first student film festival; Phoenix teen's video an official selection]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2014 17:19:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Channel 5- KPHO features Shelly Ortiz]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[KPHO interview with Shelly Ortiz]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2014 17:15:22 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Article in the Phoenix "Downtown Devil"]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA["Student filmmaker attends White House film festival, meets with President Obama"]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2014 17:09:37 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro students win 1st Prize in the High School West Division of the C-SPAN StudentCam competition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/364142</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Shelly Ortiz, Nina Nandin, and Hannah Hood will share the $3000 first prize.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2014 16:01:59 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[U.S. REP. RON BARBER FEATURED IN METRO STUDENTS’ AWARD-WINNING VIDEO DOCUMENTARY]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congressman congratulates students at Arizona school for winning top prize in C-SPAN competition]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2014 15:24:17 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Associated Press article mentions Metro Senior Shelly Ortiz]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/363667</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Obama hosts 1st White House student film festival]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2014 12:03:23 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Photos of Shelly Ortiz at the White House Film Festival, and a transcript of the President's remarks]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro senior Shelly Ortiz was chosen to introduce President Barak Obama]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2014 13:55:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Shelly Ortiz is featured on Channel 3 news]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/361639</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Shelly talks about her excitement about heading to the White House Film Festival]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2014 11:54:42 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teens for Jeans drive]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/361296</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Student Leadership sponsored the Teens for Jeans drive between January 22 through February 21, 2014. Metro students and staff donated 127 pairs of jeans total! These jeans will go to teenagers in need. Great Job Everyone !]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2014 11:14:03 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro student Savannah Davis places 2nd at Shakespeare contest!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/361294</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Savannah Davis placed 2nd at this weekend's English Speaking Union's (ESU) Shakespeare contest.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2014 12:22:47 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Leadership group spent the day volunteering at MCACC]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/359997</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[14 students from Metro Arts Student Leadership group spent the day helping out in a variety of ways at the animal shelter.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2014 11:07:38 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Senior, Shelly Ortiz, Invited to the White House for Film Festival!!!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/359644</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Out of over 2000 entries, Shelly Ortiz’s film is one of 30 Official Selections that will play at the White House during this special event. The screening will take place on February 28th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2014 15:50:31 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[College planning workshop for Juniors and Parents! ]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/353965</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tuesday, February 18th, 2014
Lots of information to help you get started on the college application process.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:55:58 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Germany Trip fundraiser- A night of music and comedy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/356906</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hope to see our Metro Family & Friends this Friday !]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 15:55:35 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Human Evolutionary Biology class visits the zoo to study primates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/356482</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Martinez led  a field trip to the zoo for her Human Evolutionary Biology class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2014 14:36:23 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Book signing & theater workshop with author Tim Federle]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/354827</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Author Tim Federle will be signing copies of his newest book "Five, Six, Seven, Nate!" the sequel to his New York Times 'Notable Book of the Year' "Better Nate Than Ever".]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2014 10:35:03 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First Metro Arts after school aerial class!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/352680</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2014 16:21:41 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Aerial Dance Studio opening soon at Metro Arts!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/351824</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Open house sneak preview Saturday, January 18th
Teen after school classes begin Wednesday, January 22nd]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2014 14:40:39 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro student Daisy Pinckley wins "My Message" PSA contest!!!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Daisy on her winning video Public Service Announcement on truancy. Click through for the link to watch her PSA.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:49:09 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A spoof of a spoof of Stephen Colbert's Daft Punk Punk]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students created this fantastic video featuring students and staff from Metro Arts. Click thru to get the link to the film on vimeo.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2013 10:20:34 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Institute Nurtures Young Artists- Downtown Phoenix Journal]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2014 10:39:14 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Karaoke Night Fundraiser for Physics trip to LA]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/346163</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[December 12th, 6-8pm in the Metro Arts Theater]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:56:37 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Holiday Music Performance- December 14th at 7pm]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/346151</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts Music Department holiday fundraiser for the music department. $5 minimum donation Event will be held in Metro arts Theater Room]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:32:29 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fancy Formal Friday Mocktail 6-9pm on December 13th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/346149</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["Nightmare before Christmas Winter Mocktail"]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:32:54 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Promo video for "The Tempest" opening Thursday night!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/344020</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[View this short, student made promotional video for Metro Arts production of "The Tempest"]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2013 15:40:36 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts student Angelo Gomez's painting show opened in Mexico]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/343508</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Angelo Gomez
Nov. 4 -30
Museo Regional de la Universidad Juarez del Estado de Durango]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:37:35 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Images from the Germany trip carwash fundraiser]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/343507</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Saturday November 16th, students and teachers washed over 140 cars to raise funds for the March trip to Germany.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:34:49 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Come see THE TEMPEST, Dec 5-7]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/342603</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts Theater Department will be performing William Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST.
December 5th - 7th, 7pm at the Phoenix Center for the Arts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2013 15:50:11 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Film Students submit their Public Service Announcement videos]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/341168</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Vote for the 7 videos that have been submitted by Metro students to the annual "My Message PSA Contest" through the organization Safe Teens AZ]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:40:54 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Lately.... The Club Episode]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/339230</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A quick video giving updated information on current clubs and meeting times.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2013 10:55:07 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Lately......Halloween Edition!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/337230</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[To check out the latest episode of "Metro Lately" click on the link.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2013 15:47:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Music Department Fundraiser at the Trunk Space]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/337236</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mike Hissong hosted a Metro-Arts Music Program benefit! Featuring the Metro Choir, Andrew is Tired, Eli Quincy and Chris lopez together, The Pathologists, Dani Mock-Zubia, Back Ted 'n Ted & Skinny Shamans.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2013 16:04:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Carwash and ZOYO event to help students raise funds for the Germany Trip]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/335580</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[November 16, from 10am to 3pm. The car wash will be in the Metro Arts parking garage beneath the school building. While your car is being cleaned might be the perfect time to head over to ZOYO and get yourself a treat. They will be donating an percentage of sales to Metro.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:47:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Donation received from Target!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/334786</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:08:07 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scorpius Dance Theater featured on Horizon News]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Channel 8 profiles Metro Arts Associate Director Lisa Starry's "Scorpius Dance Theater" and their recent trip to Scotland.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:16:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro student band "Bedlam" invited to audition for Alice Cooper's "Proof is in the Pudding"]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/330032</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The band will be auditioning on October 1st at 6:30pm at the Hard Rock Cafe. Please come out and support your classmates! They will be the first band up on Tuesday night!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2013 14:09:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tempest Auditions Start MONDAY!! (09/30)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/329348</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sign up for a time slot with Tesón ASAP!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2013 14:37:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro has a NEW BANNER!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/328793</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The south end of the building has a beautiful, bright new banner.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 11:51:07 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First Installment of "Metro Lately"- Short video updates and news of Metro]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/328783</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This installment of "Metro Lately" features an artist profile of Ethan Craft. He is a currently a sophmore at Metro and is known for his drawings of the Titanic.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 11:25:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Peace Day 2013]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A beautiful day to celebrate and promote the idea of peace.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2013 15:34:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts teacher Sue Chenoweth featured in the New Times!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/327889</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Read the recent article about painter and mixed media artist Sue Chenoweth. She discusses her sources of inspiration, and the upcoming Metro Arts theater production of The Tempest.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:28:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Calendar for 2013-2014]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here is a one page listing of all the important dates. You can also view events month by month on the calendar section of the website.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2013 16:00:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Aims Spring 2013 Reading and Writing scores]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/306402</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Rocks the AIMS test!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2013 14:24:48 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[8th Grade Tunnel Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/314744</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All the Metro High School students and faculty form a long tunnel to congratulate the graduating 8th graders and welcome them into the High School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:53:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro student Shelly Ortiz wins 2 awards at the Arizona Student Film Festival]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Shelly Ortiz won two awards for her short film, "Nearly Acquaintances" at the Arizona Student Film Festival on Saturday, June 1st.  She was awarded 3rd place in the "Microshorts" category and also won the "Audience Choice Award". Congratulations Shelly!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:09:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["Where's My Scissors?"]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/312523</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Visual Arts Department end of year 'Zine]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:11:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Kids in AZ Student Film Festival]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[2013 Arizona Student Film Festival
June 1st, 2013, High School Screenings begin at 11am
Location: Ethington Theatre on the campus of Grand Canyon University]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:07 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Bubble Ceremony- 2pm Wed, May 22, 2013]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The traditional goodbye from all the students, faculty and admin. Faculty blow bubbles and hug all the graduating Seniors to the sound of Alice Cooper's "School's out for the Summer." Good bye to all our seniors.  We will miss you!!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:55:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Tribute to the Graduating Seniors of 2013]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/311766</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A beautiful video tribute directed by Film class teacher Stephanie Lucas, featuring all the seniors who are are in her Advanced Film class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 11:22:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Visual Arts Senior Showcase]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday night (May 16th) Metro seniors displayed some of their best work in the visual arts wing of Metro Arts. The reception was a great success.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 15:41:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[11th grade Great Gatsby field trip]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/311558</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Metro Arts 11th graders, with Humanities teacher Tara Ferguson, went to see the new movie based on the book. Several of the students, and Ms. Ferguson, dressed the part for the movie.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2013 19:15:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Junior High Skate Party!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/310847</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On May 15th, Metro Arts Junior High school students and their parents gathered for a fun night of roller skating and pizza at Great Skate in Glendale.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 16:35:21 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First annual Harry Potter day: May 2nd, 2013]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/309767</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students and staff dress the part in honor of the first International Harry Potter Day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 14:43:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student wins essay competition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tina Rasmussen's essay on Christopher Columbus won the DAR award at state level.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:15:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Film Festival. May 16th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Fifth Annual Metro Arts Film Festival!!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:16:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2013 Poetry Reading "Secrets"- May 13th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/306874</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts will be hosting a reading of poetry by students in the poetry class. The reading will be at 3pm on May 13th. There will be refreshments available for purchase.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:31:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Student's Film is finalist in Sedona competition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/306688</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts senior Nikki Wedemeyer's film "Seconds" is a Sedona Film School Short Film Competition Finalist!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:04:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dreaming in Water- Lisa Starry's Scorpius Dance Theatre ]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/306869</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Scorpius Dance Theatre performed choreographer (and Metro Arts Associate Director) Lisa Starry’s "Dreaming in Water" Saturday, April 13, 2013, at the Chandler Center for the Arts]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:24:30 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts 5 Minute Play Festival- May 9-11]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:53:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Throw Back Thursday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A look at a few of the great outfits worn for Throw Back Thursday!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:17:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Well Known Wednesday]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 11:16:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spirit Week- Twin Tuesday]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:54:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Physics class trip to California]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:31:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Prom 2013  "Old Hollywood Glamour"]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[4/19/2013, 7:00 PM–10:30 PM
Sheraton Crescent Resort and Hotel NE corner of I-17 and Dunlap]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:43:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Video by Film instructor Stephanie Lucas ]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts’ film & video teacher, Stephanie Lucas, created the following video exclusively for Expect More Arizona readers to get an inside look at the event.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:06:12 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Great American Cleanup- National Day of Action]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts Middle School students will be participating in this event. Saturday, April 6 from 8am to 12 noon.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:31:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[30 Metro students and teachers travel to Spain!]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:55:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Successful 2nd Annual Metro Arts Blood Drive!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks to all the students, Metro staff, and family members who donated blood this year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Free Energy Performs for Metro Arts Students]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia band puts on an energetic performance for students and answers their questions about what it's like to be in a rock band.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:20:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Students PSA is a finalist! ]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Public Service Announcement created by students in the Metro Film Department is a finalist for the Phoenix Police Department sponsored contest.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:55:32 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Dance Concert 2013]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Center Stage at the Herberger Theater on March 10th, 2013, at 6:30pm. For ticket information, follow the link to the Herberger ticket office.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:38:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students talk with astronauts aboard the International Space Station  ]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Story on CBS channel 5, February 26th, 2013.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:29:58 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Space Day Art Competition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In honor of the NASA downlink event, students created "Space Theme" artwork]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 14:50:54 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Valley art students receive video call from space]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:30:27 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NasaTelevision on YouTube- View the entire NASA downlink]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA["Space Duo Chats with Arizona Art Students"]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:43:45 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Article in Raising Arizona Kids Magazine]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts, this is space station, how do you read?]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:24:47 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NASA downlink is Tuesday, February 26th at 10:30am]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts selected as the only Arizona school to participate in the NASA In-Flight Education Downlink. View the event at  http://www.ustream.tv/channel/NASAdownlink]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:35:53 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NASA In-Flight Education Downlink]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro students will have the chance to interact with crew aboard the International Space Station.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:20:45 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Collaborates with SMOCA for a Night at the Museum]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:10:16 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Security Update: ]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:51:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hearts for Newtown, CT]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro students win local VFW Scholarship Awards]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:41:04 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lisa Starry's Scorpius Dance Theatre wins Award]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton presented the first-ever “Mayor’s Arts Awards” at the 2012 Phoenix Festival of the Arts. Metro Arts Associate Director Lisa Starry's company,  Scorpius Dance Theater, won the Dance Organization Award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:48:05 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fresh & Easy Shop for Schools Fundraiser]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:38:31 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fresh & Easy Shopping Night Fundraiser]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:37:40 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Middle School Camping Trip]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:45:11 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall Play at Metro]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Peanut Gallery
Event Location: Metro Arts Theater 
1700 N 7th Ave, Phoenix
Nov. 15 & 16 at 7:00pm, Nov. 17 at 1:00pm & 7:00pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:37:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Halloween at Metro]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:49:29 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mole Day Celebration]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:00:16 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[October Video New Update]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:00:23 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Film Department Fundraiser with Zoyo!]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:00:31 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Potbelly Sandwich Shop event]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:00:36 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Supply Drive Success!]]></title>
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