Submission in style
March 31, 2010 • Cole Hundtoft
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All parts of the student body came to the gym on March 25th to watch their teachers and administrators desperately attempt to grapple with the CIF Championship wrestlers. Downey’s faculty did surprisingly well but lost with a final score of 67-3. These matches weren’t just an excuse for the faculty... Read more »
Coins for a cure
March 31, 2010 • Vanessa Rosas
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Starting March 5th, students and staff have participated in a three-week fundraising effort for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. In 2006, the school was number one in the nation for raising money out of 880 participating schools and in the past ten years, a total of more than $212,000 dollars have... Read more »
Dance dance revolution
March 31, 2010 • Wendy Mora
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Downey’s dance team introduced to us the first ever Downey’s Best Dance Crew competiotion, on March 11, at the gym. This event is to invlove current students and allowed former students who love and appreciate dance to show the school some moves of their own. The atmosphere before the show was very... Read more »
Go, fight, cheer!
March 31, 2010 • Ethelyn Martiz
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The national ranking cheer squad demonstrated that hard work and dedication does pay as with junior varsity brought home the second place trophy and varsity took sixth place during the USA Nationals Cheer Competition, held at the Anaheim Convention Center, on the weekend of March 26. “We’re expected... Read more »
Girls’ Track and Field against the Gahr Gladiators
March 31, 2010 • Joe Hill
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On Thursday, March 18, the Girls’ Track and Field team traveled to Cerritos to battle against the Gahr Gladiators for their first league meet of the season. The girls won their first meet against the Gladiators and dominated the track by placing first in multiple events. The best performance of the... Read more »
Not so brave after all
March 31, 2010 • Crystal Fresquez
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Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse defeated their cross-town rival the Bosco Braves 21-1 at Allen Lynne Stadium on March 8th. With the Braves as their opponent the guys knew they had to bring their “A game” in order to beat Bosco. “Going into the game I was excited and hyped but at the same time nervous... Read more »
Dominated invitational
March 31, 2010 • Joe Hill
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On Friday, March 12, the Boys’ Track and Field team traveled to Irvine High School for an invitational. The top two boys in each event were invited to attend this meet. Among all the athletes there, many of the runners, throwers, and jumpers showed true talent. Juniors Stephen Bovey and Anthony Ferrini... Read more »
Uprising Ladies
March 31, 2010 • Crystal Fresquez
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Girls’ Lacrosse fell short against opponent Mira Coasta losing 8-6 at home on Mar. 24th. Although this outcome seems less than worthy, it is definitely an improvement for the program compared to last years 16-0 loss against the Mustangs. “Mira Coasta smashed on us last year and this year it was practically... Read more »
Softball against all odds
March 31, 2010 • John Fanco
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The softball team is a place where they shoot for the best they can be, with togetherness, and that’s a win. The softball season is soon beginning but the season is not what leaves memories, it’s the feeling that the athletes get when they’re on the team. “There is no clash, everyone gets along,”... Read more »
Wonderland is the land to visit
March 31, 2010 • Irene Luna
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment
Although many skeptics doubted it, “Alice in Wonderland” grossed $116.3 million in its opening weekend, making it another successful movie from gothic director Tim Burton. The film, which premiered on March 5th, ended up being a full blown-out phenomenon that attracted all ages. “It’s going... Read more »
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