Not another brick in the wall
November 21, 2011 • Hanna Suarez, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Filed under Art, Arts & Entertainment
Setting aside society’s standards and opinions, senior Rosie Sanchez channels her personal feelings and beliefs through her dry medium art. She works best with pencil and charcoal and tries to go outside the boundaries. Sanchez has always loved drawing but it was not until one of her middle school... Read more »
Master of all trades
November 2, 2011 • Julia Ruiz, Sports Editor
Filed under Art, Arts & Entertainment
A skateboard and a pencil are senior Andrew Umaña’s only tools. He translates his life experiences into illustrations, adding what his imagination provides him with. He receives inspiration from various sources; however, it was his mother who first introduced him to art. “When I was younger... Read more »
Artist of the month: Working for the stars
June 14, 2011 • Anais Hinojosa, Art & Entertainment Assistant
Filed under Art, Arts & Entertainment
While some people paint on a canvas or draw in a sketchbook, sophomore Patriz Manalo has a passion for an art that cannot be created on either, special effects make-up. What started out as nothing more than helping out with Halloween make-up developed into more than just a hobby for this self-taught... 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 »
Artist of the Month: Chris Sarabia
May 11, 2011 • Thomas Beltran, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Filed under Art, Arts & Entertainment
When it comes to articulating himself, words and emotions are not the only way senior Chris Sarabia captures his expressions. Whether through a pencil, a can, or a brush, Sarabia has been determined to make his art unique since 9th grade. “Art has opened my eyes to a whole new world, just in my daily... Read more »
Art for knowledge
April 15, 2011 • Mercy Watkins, Writer
Filed under Art, Arts & Entertainment
Viking Poster Contest Winners seniors Irene Saavedra, Benjamin Garcia and Francisco Concha were announced on March 30. Prizes included a $100 Visa Gift Card, $50 Visa Gift card and $25 Visa Gift card. German teacher Pamela Mullen created the poster contest to advertise for the Viking Awards. The constestants... Read more »
Photography finalist places in congressional competition
April 4, 2011 • Thomas Beltran, Arts & Entertainment Editor
Filed under Art, Arts & Entertainment, Featured A&E
Photography is becoming second nature for senior Francisco Concha, who entered the 34th Congressional District Photography Competition and also was placed 3rd in Downey High School’s Poster contest, held by Mrs. Mullen. The aspiring photographer was placed in the top 5 category of finalists out of... Read more »
Cupcake entrepreneur
March 7, 2011 • Alejandra Paredes
Filed under Art, Arts & Entertainment
After watching the Food Network channel during the summer of 2010, Beatrice Gaytan uncovered one of her sweet skills: baking. From then on, she learned more about baking and experimented with different kinds of recipes. As a result, Gaytan detected her natural talent – making cupcakes. Thereafter,... Read more »
Photo Club strives to become picture perfect
February 16, 2011 • Mercy Watkins, Staff Writer
Filed under Art, Arts & Entertainment
The start of second semester brought the beginning of Photo Club a group for people with a passion for photography. The club was reestablished by Yearbook Photo editor Carlos Ontiveros and will meet on Tuesdays in O-2 at 3:10. Throughout the years Photo Club was not successful because of a lack of interest,... Read more »
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