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On Thurs., May 2, the boys cheer team supports the girls at the annual powder puff game. Boys ranging from freshmen to seniors participated by cheering on the girls.

Manleaders

Sara Cabrera, Writer/ Copy Editor May 23, 2014

The tables were turned during the month of April as male Vikings came together for cheer practice, on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm preparing to support their fellow lady Vikings at...

5 Questions with Helen Hampton

5 Questions with Helen Hampton

Lauren Rodriguez, Writer/Student Life Editor May 6, 2014

Dedicated volunteer and go-go boot fanatic, Helen Hampton, gives insight on her positive outlook and years assisting Downey High School in the records office. Q1: How long have you been a volunteer...

#WhatsTrending: Hair

March 10, 2014

In front of the quad, on Thurs., Feb 13, boyfriend and girlfriend Rafael Segura, 12, and Gabriela Herrarte, 12, take a polaroid together for Valentine’s Day. “I wanted to take a picture as a memory for us,” Herrarte said.

Instant memories

Lauren Rodriguez, Writer/Student Life Editor February 26, 2014

In the quad on Wed., Feb. 12 and 13, Mrs. Cordova’s Advanced Photo class sold polaroids for three dollars, during A and B lunch, to fundraise for miscellaneous photography expenses. Advanced Photo...

Five Questions With Justice Lucero

Five Questions With Justice Lucero

Lauren Rodriguez, Writer/Student Life Editor December 13, 2013

Aspiring musician and actor, senior Justice Lucero, starred in the indie-rock band, Arcade Fire’s newest music video for “Afterlife”, a track off the band’s newest album Reflektor. Q1: How were...

On Nov. 9, H.O.P.E Club member, Diane Delgado, 12, emphasizes the need to serve other cities by attending Furry Fun in Hawthorne City to serve rescued rabbits. “It was fun to be surrounded by people that care about animals and know I make a small difference by caring as well,” Diane Delgado said.

Hope Club Bunny Rescue

Lauren Rodriguez, Writer/Student Life Editor November 15, 2013

H.O.P.E. Club volunteered at a bunny rescue shelter in the City of Hawthorne on Sat, Nov. 9, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.   Club members dedicated their Saturday morning to helping out a...

On Thursday, Oct. 24, Tailer Villarreal, 10, dances with Luis Rodriguez,11, at the third annual amigos barbeque. “They’re so sweet,” Villarreal said. “I always have fun dancing with the Amigos.”

DHS Amigos third year kick off BBQ

Lauren Rodriguez, Writer/Student Life Editor November 1, 2013

The DHS Amigos hosted their first event of the year with a barbeque on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., behind the Allen Layne Stadium for general and special education students. As...

Five Questions with Joseph Navarro

Five Questions with Joseph Navarro

Lauren Rodriguez, Writer/Student Life Editor October 18, 2013

At the end of the 2012-2013 school year, junior Joseph Navarro began selling churros to save money to buy a car and he continues to do so, but now for a helpful charity, The Amigos Club. Q1. Why did...

On Thursday, September 26 Jesus Camargo, 12, works at Dairy Queen to make his money and get work experience.  “It can be difficult to juggle both school and work,” Camargo said, “but I do tend to find time for both and I try not to stress myself out.”

Senior stress

Lauren Rodriguez, Writer/Student Life Editor October 7, 2013

While some students are stressed with the work load that comes with being a senior, others around campus have taken on jobs as well as school work and college applications. When not studying for tests,...

Downey High School student, Rigoberto Chavez, 11, has been collecting bottle caps since mid September for his cousin who has cancer. “Every thirty caps gets her a free chemo session,” Chavez said.

Caps for cancer

Joey Flores, News Editor October 30, 2012

From mid-September until now, junior Rigoberto Chavez has been collecting plastic bottle caps from students on campus to raise funds for his cousin’s chemotherapy treatment.   Chavez carries...

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