On her way to Bucknell University
January 22, 2012 • Angelica Co, Student Life Editor
Filed under Seniors, Student Life, Top Stories
While others await their college acceptance letters, senior Cynthia Moreno rejoices at her set future at Bucknell University after she succeeded in winning a full tuition scholarship from The Posse Foundation last December. “It has been a pleasure to have Cynthia in my A.P. Government class. ... Read more »
KIWIN’S and Builder’s Clubs join hands
January 20, 2012 • April Rios, Staff Writer and Photographer
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Student Life
While some students relaxed over the holiday season, KIWIN’S and the East and West Middle School Builder’s Clubs banded together to volunteer at the Midnight Mission in Los Angeles. KIWIN’S has reached out to mentor their fellow Builder’s Clubs at East and West Middle School. Volunteering at... 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 »
Game on!
December 16, 2011 • Gustavo Ramirez, Community Editor
Filed under Student Life, Uncategorized
Determined to defeat one another for the glory of being named Yu-Gi-Oh champion, players gather in the library every morning and lunch to test their card playing skills, decks, and strategies. Yu-Gi-Oh, a card game based on conjuring mythical monsters in order to deplete the life points of an opponent,... Read more »
Getting a grip on self-control
November 21, 2011 • Kimberly Dominguez, News Editor
Filed under Student Life
Freshmen and sophomore students fill the gym on Nov.16 to watch a video production, “Get a Grip”. The video gave the students information on how to use self-control in everyday discussions. After settling down the lively crowd and after a quick shout-out to the girls varsity volleyball team, the... Read more »
Green monkeys storm Magic Mountain
November 21, 2011 • Angelica Co, Student Life Editor
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Student Life
Thousands of Key Club members from California, Nevada, and Hawaii swarmed the Golden Bear Stadium at Six Flags Magic Mountain on Nov. 19 to celebrate the annual Fall Rally. Equipped with thundersticks, pom-poms, and whistles, different divisions battled it out during the spirit war and auction event... Read more »
Downey JSA chapter heads off to the LAX Marriot
November 21, 2011 • Gustavo Ramirez, Community Editor
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Student Life
JSA members congregated at the LAX Marriott, on Oct. 12 and 13, to practice democracy and strengthen debating skills at the 2011 Junior State of America Fall State Convention. “JSAers” remained at the hotel and listened to both experienced and inexperienced speakers debate over topics that ranged... Read more »
Friday night laughs
November 3, 2011 • Marilyn Ramirez, Co-Copy Editor
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Student Life
Eight actletes gathered under the theatre’s lights as Comedy Sportz held its first game of the season, on Oct. 21, against Temple City. The two teams shared a friendly handshake as the game of head-to-head competitive improv commenced. Representing Downey’s team were players Jose Velazquez, Orianna... Read more »
First jazz concert leaves crowd amazed
November 2, 2011 • Norma Flores, Sports Assistant
Filed under Student Life
After many hours of practice, the first Jazz concert was held on October 26 in the Downey High School theatre. The different ensembles prepared to show off what they had learned. The jazz combo started the concert. This group consists of the most advanced musicians in the department. They were led by... Read more »
A week of town rivalry
November 2, 2011 • Sergio Villegas, staff writer
Filed under Spirit, Student Life
As students all around geared up for the Downey versus Warren football game, the entire school held a spirit week from Tuesday, Oct. 11 through Friday, Oct. 14. These days were designed for students to demonstrate their school spirit and to get students to anxiously await this big event. Tuesday, Oct.... Read more »
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