Holiday spirit for all
December 16, 2011 • Roy Mendoza, Copy Editor
Filed under News
In commemoration of the holiday season, students and staff alike prepared their entrances for the annual Door Decorating contest from Nov. 29-Dec. 8. As the day of judging arrived, it was evident that making the final decision would not be one of simple actions due to the theme: “All I want... Read more »
Cuban Competition
December 16, 2011 • Gustavo Ramirez, Community Editor
Filed under Community
With the hustle and bustle of city life thriving around it, the Tropicana, a Cuban bakery and café, invites onlookers into its homey interior to purchase their delicious goods. Likewise, Porto’s Bakery and Café also invites passers-by into its chic establishment. From afar, both businesses seem... Read more »
Celebrating the winter season
December 16, 2011 • Sergio Villegas, Writer
Filed under Community
With the autumn season ending and winter arriving, the city of Downey hosts events to celebrate the holiday season. Two of the biggest events that the city hosted were the Christmas tree lighting at the Civic Center and the Downey Holiday Lane Parade that occupies Downey Ave. These two celebrations... Read more »
Many cultures one stage
December 16, 2011 • Marilyn Ramirez, Co-copy editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment
The Latin Dance Ensemble presented Downey’s third annual Cultural Talent Show on Dec. 9 at 7:oo pm in the theatre. As contestants and ensemble members were behind stage running around frantically preparing their costumes and routines, family, friends, and faculty members waited excitedly outside. Once... Read more »
A step towards a new beginning
December 16, 2011 • Angelica Co, Student Life Editor
Filed under Seniors, Student Life
As the class of 2012 relish their last year around the Viking campus, the graduating students still face one of the most hectic and highly anticipated part of their senior year: college applications. Although a few have decided to take an easier route and are planning on attending a community college,... Read more »
New Mayor, new laws
December 16, 2011 • Gustavo Ramirez, Community Editor
Filed under Community
As the night grew dark on Nov. 22, Downey officials and citizens alike gathered at the city hall to discuss and debate future regulations and statutes. The meeting commenced with the traditional flag salute by Finance Director John Michicoff and a small sermon by associate pastor Chris Stuart from the... Read more »
Album review of “Mylo Xyloto”
December 16, 2011 • Marilyn Ramirez, Co-Copy Editor
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music
The Latin Dance Ensemble presented Downey’s third annual Cultural Talent Show on Dec. 9 at 7:oo pm in the theatre. As contestants and ensemble members were behind stage running around frantically preparing their costumes and routines, family, friends, and faculty members waited excitedly outside. Once... Read more »
From blank wall to message for all
December 16, 2011 • Kimberly Dominguez, News Editor
Filed under News
A new nationalistic embellishment was installed Nov. 18 on the B-building in order to emphasize patriotism throughout DHS. According to principal Tom Houts, recent studies have shown that out of all the schools in California, Downey High had the most students going into The Marines. When... Read more »
Girls soccer begins season on a bad note
December 16, 2011 • Julia Ruiz, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
During their first game of the winter season, the girls varsity soccer team lost against the Lakewood Lancers with a score of 0-3, at the Allen Layne Stadium, on Dec. 1. Captains Jasmine Medrano and Alexandria Oropeza animated the girls as they headed to the field to face an ambitious opponent. “I... Read more »
Viking water polo defeats the Lancers
December 16, 2011 • Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
Varsity girls water polo took home yet another victory on Dec. 6 as they beat Lakewood High School at the Downey Aquatic Center 10-5. Due to their recent winning streak, the girls entered the pool with high expectations. Last year, they played against Lakewood and endeavored an intense game, including... Read more »
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