A year of restoration
January 22, 2012 • Kimberly Dominguez, News Editor
Filed under News
Along with the new year came new aspirations, new resolutions, and new plans for renovations. With chipping paint, faded canvases, and rusty steel, the administrative building, along with others, has become far too outdated. Principal Tom Houts’ office is the oldest administration building in... Read more »
Get the horns
January 20, 2012 • Dinorah Acuna, Staff Writer
Filed under News, Top Stories
About a month ago, junior Christian Malacarne, signed a two-year contract to become a member of the Mexican rodeo team Rancho Contento. It is surprising that a year prior to this accomplishment, he had no interest whatsoever in the sport. In fact, he started by complete accident when another bull... Read more »
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 »
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 »
Undertaking modern journalism
November 21, 2011 • Kathy Ochoa, Writer
Filed under News
High school students gathered at the USC Annenberg School of Communications and Journalism to improve their writing skills on Friday, Nov. 18. The day started with high expectations and eager students, and during the complementary breakfast in the Annenberg building, excited chatter echoed the mood.... Read more »
Downey H.E.L.P.S
November 21, 2011 • Marilyn Ramirez, Co-Copy Editor
Filed under News
Toys and canned goods began piling in room T-2 as the annual Food and Toy Drive was held from Oct. 31 – Nov. 21 with hopes of receiving a minimum of fifteen thousand items. Although orchestrated by the PTA, ASB conducts much of the advertising and collecting. The event was publicized by the morning... Read more »
Saving lives at the fall blood drive
November 21, 2011 • Sergio Villegas, Writer
Filed under News
The students, staff and the American Red Cross all joined forces on Nov. 2 in the gym to gather blood and save lives at the annual Fall Blood Drive. Students between ages sixteen and eighteen were allowed to give blood, although sixteen year olds needed parental consent to donate. The gym was crowded... Read more »
Come one, come all
November 2, 2011 • Irene Luna, Editor-in-chief
Filed under News
Cal State Los Angeles held the Fifth Annual 58th Assembly District College Fair on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for students and parents within the school districts invited. The day began with registration for the scholarship lottery and a welcoming ceremony from Ian Calderon, Majority... Read more »
Homecoming was not all fun and games for the Vikings
November 2, 2011 • Hanna Suarez & Norma Flores, Writers
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It was a bittersweet Homecoming night for the varsity football team as Paramount defeated the Vikings with a 42-28 lead. Both teams played hard during the first quarter but the Pirates took a 21 point lead by the second quarter. Jabari Ruffin scored a touchdown for Downey moments before the clock ended... Read more »
Out with the old, in with the new
October 12, 2011 • Irene Luna, Editor-In-Chief
Filed under News
The campus filled with members of the community, parents, students, and faculty as Back-to-School Night rolled around once again on Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Class blocks for students and parents began at 6:00 p.m., and an organized bell schedule prompted parents and students to the... Read more »
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