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 »
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 »
Sign up! Join the rush!
October 12, 2011 • Kathy Ochoa, Staff Writer
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Student Life
During both lunches, clubs held a meet-and-greet for those students who are eager to participate in Club Rush on September 22 to 23. Humanities Club, Art Club, Key Club, and Eco Club joined with many others to recruit new members. Students gathered around tables curious to see what each of the different... Read more »
Community service at its best
October 12, 2011 • Angelica Co, Student Life Editor
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Student Life
To further demonstrate their spirit, service club Kiwins performed their duty of helping out the community as they volunteered at a Pediatric Carnival and at the Keep Downey Beautiful program during the month of September. From volunteering at carnivals to keeping the community clean, the Kiwanians ensure... Read more »
Relay for Life: DHS helps out once again
June 14, 2011 • Irene Luna, Co-editor in chief
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Student Life
Staff and students set up their own EZ-Up among the other tents and stations at Downey Adult School on Sat., June 4 for the all day and night Relay for Life event to raise funds to continue researching a cure for cancer. Thirty-three teams played a part; from Warren High school to Downey citizens dedicating... Read more »
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 »
The convergence of two ecologic entities
May 27, 2011 • Brandon Pineda, News Editor
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Student Life
In attempt to protect the natural ecology of native plants, the Ecology Club and the Humanitarian Club combined to extract an invasive species on May 23. Members of both clubs congregated at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve to catheterize invasive plants cultivating near native and natural born organisms.... Read more »
City council reaches out
May 11, 2011 • Angelica Co, Staff Writer
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Student Life
The Downey city council held its very first Student Government Day in which seven Associated Student Body members attended an informative event on April 26. Along with the Vikings were the leaders of Warren High School and Columbus Continuation School. In hopes of learning more regarding the aspects... Read more »
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