Downey’s Best Dance Crew returns for a second year
March 21, 2011
Filed under News
The dance team’s most anticipated hosted event, Downey’s Best Dance Crew, made a second appearance on Friday, March 11 in the gym. This annual event, demonstrated the natural talent of some of the school’s most appreciated dance sensations who competed in crews. Among the talent, So You Think... Read more »
Food warriors participate in eating competition
March 21, 2011
Filed under News
The first annual Hot Dog Eating Contest took place on March 9 at lunch on the rally stage. The event kicked off with ASB announcer John Franco introducing the four contestants: Jonathen Nava, Robert Chism, Daniel Oveal, and Hadi Ashekh. Jonathen Nava was pegged as the obvious winner from the start. “No... Read more »
Jazz Choir takes the stage
March 21, 2011
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music, Theatre
For the first time ever, Jazz Choir put on a show of their own along with special guests from Southwestern University in Creston, Iowa on Mar. 10. The night started off with a few performances by the Jazz Combo, as they warmed up the small audience for the main events of the night. Soon enough, Jazz... Read more »
Students show commitment to Speech and Debate
March 21, 2011 • Angelica Co
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Student Life
Among the various extracurricular activities that encircle the school campus, Speech and Debate has proven itself to be one that is worthy of being appreciated. Led by Ms. King, the members work to improve their public speaking abilities and to also challenge their way of thinking. In contrast to other... Read more »
Young videographers hit record
March 21, 2011 • Thomas Beltran, Art & Entertainment Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment
Since its creation the internet has become a second form of television with sites such as Hit Record or Vimeo. Recently, recording sketch comedy has been a passion for freshman Juan “Go-Go” Nunez, and his band of actors. The group has recently just made a new page for their Youtube channel and set... Read more »
Administration greets Mr. Nevarez as new Vice Principal
March 21, 2011 • Alejandra Paredes, Student Life Editor
Filed under Parents & Teachers
Early this month, an era came to an end as Mr. Nevarez left his post as a Government teacher and took on the greater task of being Vice-Principal. Mr. Nevarez taught U.S. History, Government, and AP Government for fifteen years; he started at Downey five years ago. Once the position became available,... Read more »
National Nutrition month recognized in March
March 21, 2011 • Sharon Kim, Parents & Teachers Editor
Filed under Parents & Teachers
Across the United States, the American Dietetic Association has begun its annual March National Nutrition campaign to promote proper food choices and exercise and improve the health of students. Excessive junk food consumption reigns among children and adolescents. With a McDonalds on every street corner,... Read more »
PTA: March 2011
March 21, 2011 • Roy Mendoza, Copy Editor
Filed under Parents & Teachers
In an effort to inform parents, the PTA met on March 14 to discuss both the previous and upcoming events for the month. First to take the stage was Principal Tom Houts, as it was time to give his monthly report. Before touching upon any other subject, he briefly talked about the decision to place Mr.... Read more »
Baseball loses key double-header
March 18, 2011 • John Franco, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
As the 2011 baseball season is in the process of beginning, the boys played their first pre-season match against Long Beach Poly and unfortunately lost a double header 3-5, 3-5. The baseball team has huge goals this season but has had a hard time due to several factors including new bats, different... Read more »
A homerun victory for softball
March 18, 2011 • Brandon Pineda, News Editor
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
In a slaughtering outcome, the varsity softball team swung their way to victory against St. Josephs on March 10. The Lady Vikings defeated them with an extremely close score of 9-8. The match against them was the first time they had played on home ground this season. The Vikings had a grand total of... Read more »
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