PTA: December 2010
December 15, 2010 • Roy Mendoza, Copy Editor
Filed under Parents & Teachers
In an effort to inform parents of the events taking place on campus, the PTA members met in the B-Building theatre on Dec 13 for their monthly meeting. Among the different subjects discussed during the gathering, one topic had an interesting twist, which brought attention to various parent PTA members:... Read more »
Cash for Children of the Night
December 15, 2010 • Irene Luna, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Filed under Parents & Teachers
History teacher Ms. James has decided to make a difference in many children’s lives by bringing forth a charitable opportunity to her first, fourth, and sixth periods with an organization called Children of the Night. Dr. Lois Lee founded this non-profit organization in 1979, though was not opened... Read more »
Vikings collect items for toy drive
December 15, 2010 • Camerynn Chase, Staff Writer
Filed under News
In efforts to benefit the needy and underprivileged children during the holiday season, the 25th annual Holiday Toy Drive started on Nov. 29 and continued on through Dec. 17. “I just want to encourage the public to donate toys,” Kathy Simmons, one of the people in charge of the Toy Drive, said. “All... Read more »
A winter at Hogwarts
December 15, 2010 • Julia Ruiz
Filed under Spirit, Student Life
Students walked through platform 9 ¾ on Dec. 3 into the Harry Potter Winter Sports Rally. The gym was transformed into Hogwarts as each class was put into a house. Seniors were Gryffindor, juniors were Slytherin, sophomores were Ravenclaw, and the freshman class was Hufflepuff. ASB spent countless hours... Read more »
Spirit week
December 15, 2010 • Alejandra Paredes
Filed under Spirit, Student Life
Marking the beginning of the winter sports season, students participated in the spirit week festivities from Dec. 6-10. From ugly sweater day to the famous Harry Potter house day, themes showcased Viking spirit. “It’s always nice to see everyone participate for a common cause,” senior Adam Esparza... Read more »
Downey’s cadets
December 15, 2010 • Mercy Watkins
Filed under Legends, Student Life
Seniors Rolando Alvarez and Jean Pierre Dupart have been training at the United States Navel Sea Cadet Core since their Freshmen year; USNSCC is a Military Navel Program that shows the country’s youth what its like to be in Military Positions. Cadets train at the Navel Base in Seal Beach where they... Read more »
The Michelle Kwan of this generation
December 15, 2010
Filed under Spirit, Student Life
Since the age of 5, sophomore Vanessa Lam has been devoted to her ice skating career and anticipates the one day she wins an Olympic medal. Lam’s older sister, Nina Lam, wanted to learn how to ice skate at a young age, and Vanessa followed in her sister’s footsteps and joined the classes too.... Read more »
Wrestling triumphs in the Downey tournament
December 15, 2010 • John Franco, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
On the evening of Dec. 3 the varsity boys wrestling team reigned in the Downey Duals meet and taking 3 place at the home tournament. The wrestling team is hoping to continue last years accomplishments of San Gabriel Valley League Champions and CIF champions. With extensive workouts the team has one... Read more »
Girls’ soccer takes another hit
December 15, 2010 • Irene Luna, Co-Editor-in-chief
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
The varsity girls’ soccer team faced a second loss at the Lakewood Lancers’ field on Thursday, Dec. 2. Though the girls won their first game against Santa Fe on Nov. 23 with a final score of 6-0, they also suffered two recent losses, one against Valley Christian and the other against the Lakewood;... Read more »
Girls basketball defeat Lancers in double over-time
December 15, 2010 • Wendy Mora, Staff Reporter
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
After double over-time and an injury on La Serna’s side so severe the paramedics were informed, the varsity girls basketball team finally conquered the game 36 to 33, on the evening of December 7. The ladies had a tremendous amount of confidence before the game and made comments like, “It’s... Read more »
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