Ruiz Crowned Miss Arcadia 2024

            Arcadia High School senior Briana Ruiz, daughter of Carolina Cruz and Rogelio Ruiz, was crowned Miss Arcadia 2024 during the 70^th annual pageant held in the Arcadia High School auditorium Saturday evening. For her talent, Ruiz showed a robot she built and spoke about the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). In addition to receiving the crown, Ruiz was awarded a $1,500 scholarship. First runner-up, and winner of a $1,200 scholarship, was Kanah Slaby, daughter of Noah and Sarah Slaby. Casidi Pehler, daughter of Brian and Trisha Pehler, was the second runner-up, winning a $1,000 scholarship.