Senior Senate meets for first time
November 23, 2010 • Irene Luna
Filed under Seniors, Student Life
Seniors Phil Kong and Riza Karnadi hosted the Senior Senate meeting on Nov. 18, along with about 20 other seniors, in Z-5 after school to discuss the matters of their final year at Downey High. Apparently, it happened to be “bring a friend day,” and as a result there was a bigger turn out at this... Read more »
Edgar Allan Poe-lay
November 23, 2010 • Thomas Beltran, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured A&E, Theatre
Advanced Drama held their first student directed production on the works of one of the most influential writers of the 1800’s, Edgar Allan Poe in the Downey High School Theater on Nov 9. The lights went dim and the theater became silent. The play began with narrators telling the story of Poe and building... Read more »
Portos: a small taste of cuban paradise
November 23, 2010 • Julia Ruiz
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment
In addition to the Glendale and Burbank locations, Porto’s Bakery Café opened a new bakery in Downey, of the highly anticipated opening occurred Tuesday, Nov. 15. Hundreds of customers eagerly waited at the ribbon cutting ceremony to enjoy the many pastries Porto’s has to offer. Balloons and Cuban... Read more »
The end of something magical
November 23, 2010 • Brandon Pineda
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Theatre
Harry Potter and friends begin the final showdown with evil Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1. However, the seventh in the wizard’s series is the beginning of the end. Much of the plot of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows involves the attempt to find and destroy a... Read more »
Clubs participate in fall conventions
November 23, 2010 • Angelica Co/ Brandon Pineda
Filed under News
As the season comes to an end, Key Club and the Junior State of America Downey club members, as well as schools from all over the state, came together for fall conventions. Key Clubbers paraded at Magic Mountain on November 20 to celebrate Fall Rally 2010, while Junior State of America (JSA) members... Read more »
Advanced Photography captures smiles
November 23, 2010 • Alejandra Paredes
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Student Life
In an attempt to gain practice, the Advance Photo class took family portraits and Christmas card pictures on November 22. Throughout the day, family members of students and staff arrived in room O-2 prepared to model for the camera. Mrs. Cordova, who organized the same shoot last year, hopes to make... Read more »
Dare to Move
November 23, 2010 • Irene Luna
Filed under Spirit, Student Life
The “Dare to Move” assembly for freshman and sophomores, held on November 18, helped students relate to the hardships in their lives and how to overcome them in a healthy and positive matter. A company called Camfel Productions, the creators of “Dare to Move”, create videos in a style that attracts... Read more »
Even staff can beat Warren
November 23, 2010 • Wendy Mora, Staff Writer
Filed under News
The second annual Faculty Basketball game took place at Warren High School on November 17, and the Vikings were victorious with a final score of 56-43. The DHS team consisted of several teachers and staff members including Mr. Crowe, Mr. Hobbs, Mr. Harris, Mr. Walker, Mr. Karzen, Mrs. Foley, Miss Crystal... Read more »
Girls Volleyball clinches CIF title
November 23, 2010 • Camerynn Chase, Staff Writer
Filed under News
The Lady Vikings made girl’s volleyball history on Nov. 20th at Cypress College by crushing the lady Gladiators of Troy High School during the CIF Finals. The Vikes won 3 to 0 against Troy with scores of 28-26, 25-22, and 25-23. Before the game, Coach Sims could barely contain her enthusiasm about... Read more »
A week just for the staff
November 23, 2010 • Anais Hinajosa, A&E Assistant
Filed under Parents & Teachers
Posters covered the walls all around school to honor teachers during Staff Appreciation Week, which took place the week of November 15-19. These colorful posters not only beautify and bring life to the otherwise bare walls of the hallways, but they give the staff the praise they deserve. From “Miss... Read more »
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