Korean Club shows love for native country
May 31, 2011 • Sharon Kim
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Student Life, Uncategorized
Members and fans of the Korean community met on Tues, Mar 29 to develop international bonds and establish cultural awareness of South Korea. The members of Korean Club meet every Tuesday at lunch. A lunch students congregate in Mr. Hwang’s room C-106, and B lunch students met in room B-218, Mr. Sanders’s... Read more »
“Born This Way” album review
May 31, 2011 • Brandon Pineda
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music, Uncategorized
You could be living under a rock and still know that Lady Gaga’s album “Born this Way” has been released. In a lifestyle ranging from removable songs to immaculate ballads, and songs from insignificant Divas delving in auto-tune it is hard to classify one from the next; however, it is hard to... Read more »
Inspirational people added to the Hall of Fame
May 31, 2011 • Elizabeth Contreras
Filed under News
The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony tradition resulted in the congregation of Downey Board of Education members, teachers, and former students on May 27 in the theatre to honor the new alumni inductees, Including Metallica’s James Hetfield, to the C-building Hall of Fame. One inductee who was honored... Read more »
Drama’s man-eating success
May 31, 2011 • Roy Mendoza, Copy Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Theatre
After countless hours of practice and determination, the Drama department enacted their first musical production of the year, “Little Shop of Horrors,” from May 10 to the 14. Based on the film by Roger Corman, “Little Shop of Horrors” proved to be an enticing franchise among the students.... Read more »
It’s in the Neilan blood
May 31, 2011 • Camerynn Chase, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
Talent runs in the family with Brandi Neilan and her younger brother Garrett. Not only siblings but friends, the dynamic duo excels at any sport they attempt. Brandi set a fantastic example for Garrett early on by exhibiting great work ethic toward her sport of choice: soccer. She won First All CIF,... Read more »
Pushing the envelope for photography
May 31, 2011 • Thomas Beltran, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Filed under Art, Arts & Entertainment
Aside from furthering their photographic talent, advanced photo have been busy with projects of their own this year, with teacher Ronda Cordova leading the way. The class has not only taken Prom portraits for Downey, but they also took pictures of classy dresses and tuxes for Warren’s prom, and senior... Read more »
Culinary Artists
May 31, 2011 • Alejandra Paredes, Student Life Editor
Filed under Art, Arts & Entertainment
Continuing on with their cooking endeavors, Foods 3, taught by Mrs. Villa, has taken their culinary talents to their upmost potential. Following the cancellation of a contest entry, the class took upon the next task by participating in the Fine Arts and Hors d’oevers Night at the J building on May... Read more »
The path to graduation
May 31, 2011 • Sharon Kim, Parents & Teachers Editor
Filed under Parents & Teachers
As graduation rapidly approaches, many students have been scrambling to raise their grades and be removed from the Senior Fail List. Individuals who have been placed on the list are prevented from participating in any end-of-the-year events including Prom, the senior activities, Grad Night, and Graduation. For... Read more »
Downey at the X-Factor
May 27, 2011 • Mercy Watkins
Filed under Legends, Student Life
As a fundraiser the Downey music program attended the X-Factors audition process on May 9. at the USC Galen Center. Assistant Band Director, Matthew Fell, announced the field trips two weeks before the event, noting to students that it was a fundraiser that could help lower band fees for the following... Read more »
A thank you to the staff
May 27, 2011 • Julia Ruiz, Sports Assistant
Filed under Parents & Teachers
The week of May 23 through May 27 consisted of vibrant balloons and witty posters throughout campus in celebration of Staff Appreciation Week. Throughout the year, teachers and staff work hard in order to provide students with a comfortable learning environment. As a thank you, ASB organized Staff Appreciation... Read more »
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