Spirit week
December 15, 2010 • Alejandra Paredes
Filed under Spirit, Student Life
Marking the beginning of the winter sports season, students participated in the spirit week festivities from Dec. 6-10. From ugly sweater day to the famous Harry Potter house day, themes showcased Viking spirit. “It’s always nice to see everyone participate for a common cause,” senior Adam Esparza... Read more »
The Michelle Kwan of this generation
December 15, 2010
Filed under Spirit, Student Life
Since the age of 5, sophomore Vanessa Lam has been devoted to her ice skating career and anticipates the one day she wins an Olympic medal. Lam’s older sister, Nina Lam, wanted to learn how to ice skate at a young age, and Vanessa followed in her sister’s footsteps and joined the classes too.... Read more »
Dare to Move
November 23, 2010 • Irene Luna
Filed under Spirit, Student Life
The “Dare to Move” assembly for freshman and sophomores, held on November 18, helped students relate to the hardships in their lives and how to overcome them in a healthy and positive matter. A company called Camfel Productions, the creators of “Dare to Move”, create videos in a style that attracts... Read more »
Divas Take the Costume Contest
November 5, 2010 • Thomas Beltran
Filed under Legends, Spirit, Student Life
On the eve when ghouls, goblins, and monsters are dressed up for Halloween, the annual costume contest was held October 28 during B lunch at the rally stage. As crowds emerged from all over the campus, people admired the costumes on stage. From Scooby Doo to Shrek, sophomore and ASB representative Carlos... Read more »
Illuminate that spirit
October 20, 2010 • Angelica Co
Filed under Spirit, Student Life
To welcome the arrival of the Homecoming game and dance, Vikings took part in Spirit Week held on October 12-15. From tank top day, to stoplight day, to college day, to tie day, the students and staff participated and showed their school spirit. “I like participating because it’s fun to... Read more »
Remember: Character Counts
October 20, 2010 • Brandon Pineda, News Editor
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Spirit, Student Life
As an attempt to raise awareness on campus, The Associated Student Body dedicates the week of October 18-21 to recognize the growing conflict brought on by bullying as well as praising character and moral values. Across the nation, there were more than sixteen documented suicide attempts among teens... Read more »
Cali Rally
October 1, 2010 • Alejandra Paredes
Filed under Spirit, Student Life
Enthusiasm was evident at the memorable Fall Rally on Friday, Sept. 17 in the gym, hosted by the innovative ASB to promote the beginning of fall sports. The crowd arrived to the California themed assembly eager to find this year’s plans for the highly anticipated rally. School spirit protruded as each... Read more »
Fresh spirit
September 30, 2010 • Brandon Pineda
Filed under Spirit, Student Life
As an enthusiastic introduction of the school year, students actively participated in Spirit Week on Sept. 13-17. With themes ranging from Tacky Tourist day to the classic Pajama day. This year, students were introduced to new themes developed by the Associated Student Body. Though some of these themes... Read more »
Love Struck
March 1, 2010 • Ethelyn Martiz
Filed under Spirit, Student Life
Cupid’s arrow struck Downey High this Feb. 12 as students celebrated Valentine’s Day with red roses, heart shaped candy, big balloons, and of course chocolate. Although Valentine’s Day was on a Sunday, this did not deprive lovebirds from showing his or her affection towards their significant... Read more »
The Viking’s out of the bag
December 2, 2009 • Brianna Garcia
Filed under Legends, Spirit, Student Life
Senior, Brandon Pineda may seem like an ordinary student at Downey High, but he has a secret, he’s one of the mascots that keeps our school spirit high. He enjoys pumping up the crowds and cheering at sporting events. It might seem like an easy thing to do, but it is a challenge. “Its hard because... Read more »
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