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Arm in arm the boys vollyball team huddle together with a mindset to win their second round of CIF match against Temple City on May 13. Heart and perseverance was all it came down to for the Vikings as they made an epic come back, winning the last three games of the match.
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Marquess carries Vikings through to quarterfinalsCrystal Fresquez · June 2, 2010
In the second round CIF match, the Viking boys’ volleyball squad overcame the hosting Temple City Rams, by a tally of 3-2. “So many emotions were going through my mind on the way to the game; I was nervous and excited,” senior...
Top Story #2
On May 28, in the theatre Principal Houts presents Hall of Fame Nominee Suzanne Marques with a plaque for her accomplishments and an Alumni Blanket. Marques works for KTTV’s Fox 11 Morning News and graduated from Downey in 1995.
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Hall of fameMercy Watkins · June 2, 2010
In the theatre on May 28, four alumni students and a past staff member were inducted into the Hall of Fame, each of them associated were with making Downey legendary. Allen Layne, a past Downey principal, Fox 11 news reporter Suzanne...
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Rocking his signature pair of black skinny jeans, senior Rudy Mendoza gives a James Dean-esque pose on May 18, in the S-hall to demonstrate his zeal for fashion. Some of Mendoza’s favorite designers include the late Alexander McQueen, and David La Chapelle
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An expression of individualismVanessa Rosas · June 2, 2010
As an AP student, an active member of the Junior States of America, and the Speech and Debate team, senior Rudy Mendoza leaves a bit of inspiration in all he takes part in. Not only has he been academically successful, throughout his...
Top Story #4
Outside the south gate by the Downey Eye Glass Center is the 115 and 127 stop; both buses are owned by the Los Angeles Metro and run every 30-60 minutes. Each Metropolitan owned bus can pass anywhere from 3-7 cities.
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Metro Raising Bus and Rail FeesMercy Watkins · June 2, 2010
Due to an extension of the green line Metro Rail students who ride Metropolitan operated buses and rails stationed in the So Cal area can expect a raise in fees by July 1, 2010. A large percentage of students use metro buses and rails...
News
Students dance the night away at “Mystic Garden,” the 2010 Senior Prom, on May 15 at Santa Anita Park. The racetrack was transformed into a dimly lit scene complete with light wrapped trees and floral arrangements.
Mystical memories
Sarah Menendez · June 2, 2010
Hundreds of students flocked to Santa Anita Park on Saturday, May 15 for the 2010 Senior Prom, hosted by the junior class. Seniors and their dates entered the enchanted moonlit... [Read more]
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Student Life
During a dance routine entitled “Black and Gold”, 2-year member Evan Miller, 3-year member Jasmine Tovar, and 4-year member Sharlene Guzman strike a pose during their passionate performance at the Dance Review on May 5th 2010. This year there was a double-show where the dance team and ROP dance got to perform their routines twice.
Dancing with a passion
Amanda Garcia · June 2, 2010
As members of ROP Dance, and Dance Team slipped on their costumes and made sure their hair and makeup was perfect, family, friends and faculty members headed over to the Downey... [Read more]
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Sports
Clearing 13' 3" , Senior Dillon Atchley beats his personal record and takes first place at league finals for his second consecutive year.Atchley is the first to ever win League back to back in the pole vault at Downey High School.
A legendary finale
Victor Duran · June 2, 2010
At the peak of dawn on May 7th, track and field athletes competed in the Division 1 League Finals in a struggle to qualify for CIF at their rivalry school, Warren High School. In... [Read more]
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A&E
Getting away from the stress of school by listening to “One Touch,” junior Marcos Muro plays his mp3 and shows off the new LCD Soundsystem cover art. The new album “This is Happening” has already hit number 7 on UK music charts.
James Murphy’s Masterpiece
Thomas Beltran · June 2, 2010
After working cooped up in his Hollywood home for months and months, James Murphy has finally released the highly anticipated 3rd LCD Soundsystem album: “This is Happening,”... [Read more]
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