Everybody dance now
March 21, 2012 • Zaira Zamora, Staff Writer
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For the third year in a row, four talented dance crews in the city competed to earn the coveted title of Downey’s Best Dance Crew, on March 15, at the Downey High School gym. Nova, The Swirls, Turles of LA, and returning champions Vanity danced their hearts out on stage and fought to the finish... Read more »
March madness for True Lasting Connections
March 21, 2012 • Marilyn Ramirez, Co-Copy Editor
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A competition similar to the NCAA’s March Madness was put into motion at Downey High from Feb. 29 – Mar. 15 with high hopes of raising $21, 550 school wide for True Lasting Connections. TLC provides a variety of aid services to families around the community. For almost three weeks, students and staff... Read more »
Farm family continues to grow
March 21, 2012 • Kimberly Dominguez, News Editor
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Spring is just around the corner, and what better way to set the mood than the arrival of some feathered, fluffy friends. Twenty-seven chicks arrived at DHS from McMurray Hatchery, one of the biggest suppliers of poultry in the west coast, and two sheep were taken in from a petting farm in Chino... Read more »
Viking’s very own entrepreneurs
February 29, 2012 • Angelica Co, Student Life Editor
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Whether it is about starting, operating, or maintaining a business, the Regional Occupational Program, Virtual Enterprise, educates students regarding management skills that will assist them with their future endeavors in business. Taught by Ms. Allison Strain in room T-7, this course covers a spectrum... Read more »
Winter Formal 2012: Enchanted Evening
February 11, 2012 • Roy Mendoza, Copy Editor
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After much effort on ASB’s part, Winter Formal 2012 was held on Feb.3, at Knott’s Berry Farm, from 8 p.m. to midnight. As the night arrived, various students prepared themselves for the upcoming dance. Taking a different sort of theme this year, the Associated Student Body decided to embrace... Read more »
Adopt a Khanie
February 10, 2012 • Kimberly Dominguez, News Editor
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From adopting dogs from animal shelters and kittens from the B-building, to saving a pig from a bad home, the personnel of DHS have lent out a helping hand on numerous occasions. Genghis Khan, a street cat rescued by staff members Mark and Kitty Child, is yet another creature in need of a committed... Read more »
Out of the light and into the dark
February 10, 2012 • Kathy Ochoa, Staff Writer
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On February 27 the black light rally was held in the gym to honor the winter sports. For Downey High this has been a tradition for years and its one of the most anticipated rallies of the school year. In previous black light assemblies, the gym would be too crowed so it was decided two separate events... Read more »
A year of restoration
January 22, 2012 • Kimberly Dominguez, News Editor
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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
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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
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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 »
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