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The Downey Legend
The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend
The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend
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Congratulations to all of the incoming 2024-2025 Downey Legend staff! We are excited to see all the fabulous work coming soon on to our site.



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Campus Life
Senior Assembly Recap
Angelina Andrade, Copy Editor • April 22, 2024

As the school year comes to an end, Downey Seniors are waiting in anticipation for the end of their high school careers. Around this time is when our principal assembles the...

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Arianna Dominguez, Co-Copy Editor • April 12, 2024
Amigos Club
Maribel Magdaleno, Writer • April 6, 2024
Favorite Classes
Angelina Andrade, Copy Editor • March 13, 2024
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Community
History of Girl Scout Cookies
History of Girl Scout Cookies
Alyssa Gin, Writer • February 27, 2024

Each and every year from January to March, Girl Scouts from all over the world sell cookies, an annual tradition that has been going on for over a hundred years.  The...

2023 Congressmen Robert Garcia's Visit to Downey High
Ximena Solorzano, Editor-in-Chief • February 13, 2024
Folklorico Performance at Dia de Los Muertos Festival
Ashley Ventura, Photographer • February 11, 2024
Mariachi Bakery Review
Giselle Reyes, Illustrator • February 9, 2024
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Fall/Winter 2024 Fashion Trends
Fall/Winter 2024 Fashion Trends
Desteni Vega, Social Media Manager • March 14, 2024

Taylor's Big Grammy Night
Alanis Martinez, Copy Editor • March 5, 2024
Show Recommendations  
Angelina Andrade, Copy Editor • December 13, 2023
Five Nights at Freddy's Movie
Alyssa Gin and Sofia Basulto • November 29, 2023
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End of the 2023-2024 School Year!
Congrats to the Class of 2024 for Graduating
Entertainment
Nara Smith
Angelina Andrade, Copy Editor • April 12, 2024

Nara Smith, a social media influencer who has been dominating the TikTok For You Page, has become a recent topic of interest for many people. Smith is a Mormon influencer/content creator whose videos often...

Arthur the King
Alyssa Gin and Sofia Basulto • April 12, 2024
This Is Me… Now: A Love Story
Alyssa Gin and Sofia Basulto • April 6, 2024
Helldivers Review
Travis Padilla, Writer • April 6, 2024
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Sports
Varsity Softball Cards
Varsity Softball Cards
Brianna Lopez and Amanda Rubio • April 6, 2024
On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, the Downey girl’s varsity water polo team took on the Warren High School Bears at home. “Senior Night” was hosted after their victory and was dedicated to the seniors on the team who have put outstanding effort and dedication into their season this year, giving the rivalry game a bit more meaning behind it.
Girls Rivalry Water Polo
Viviana Alba and Alisson Naranjo • February 8, 2024
Dodgers Upset
Dodgers Upset
Alanis Martinez, Copy Editor • November 28, 2023
Post View SoFi Stadium Game
Post View SoFi Stadium Game
Alexis Cazares, Business Manager • November 28, 2023
On October 26, 2023, the Downey Vikings won their playoff game against La Mirada with the score, 51-34. With this win, the Vikings will advance to play in the Division Four CIF playoffs. The first-round game will be played against the Capistrano Valley Cougars on Friday, November 11, 2023.
Downey vs. La Mirada
Alisson Naranjo, Viviana Alba, and Mario Sanchez • November 6, 2023
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Comics
Groundhog Day!
Groundhog Day!
Giselle Reyes, Illustrator • February 27, 2024
2023 Groundhog Day?
2023 Groundhog Day?
Lauren Silva, Illustrator • February 16, 2024
SLIM Moon Lander
SLIM Moon Lander
Giselle Reyes, Illustrator • February 9, 2024
Mariachi Bakery Review
Mariachi Bakery Review
Giselle Reyes, Illustrator • February 9, 2024
Concert on The Lawn
Concert on The Lawn
Giselle Reyes, Illustrator • December 13, 2023
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News
The California Clampdown on Phones in Schools
Allen Morales, Writer • September 13, 2024

California is soon expected to join as the fifth state to limit the use of cell phones in schools. State legislators have recently passed a bill, the Phone-Free School Act,...

Preparing for the Big One
Arianna Dominguez, Co-Copy Editor • April 29, 2024
Congressional Ban on TikTok
Travis Padilla, Writer • April 10, 2024
Primary Elections
Arianna Dominguez and Giselle Reyes • April 6, 2024
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Parents & Teachers
The Newsies Guide to The Perfect Holiday Gift
The Newsies Guide to The Perfect Holiday Gift
Desteni Vega, Social Media Manager • December 6, 2023

Meet the New Assistant Principal Vanessa Bedolla
Jazmin Cantoran, Photographer • November 1, 2023
All About Mr. Cooke
Christopher Armenta, Co-Copy Editor • September 29, 2023
Declining Enrollment Hitting Downey High
Angelina Andrade and Maribel Magdaleno • September 29, 2023
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Archives
Editorial
Opinion: Could TikTok Be Banned?
Christopher Armenta, Co-Copy Editor • April 12, 2024

  How many use TikTok or any social media as a way to entertain? Or simply to grow your business, raise awareness. We all use social media as a way to be connected...

Phone Addictions
Maribel Magdaleno, Writer • November 28, 2023
Elon Musk's Takeover of Twitter
Arianna Dominguez, Co-Copy Editor • November 17, 2023
Manleaders: Why the Name Change?
Angelina Andrade, Copy Editor • March 24, 2023
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Get Educated
Opinion: Could TikTok Be Banned?
Christopher Armenta, Co-Copy Editor • April 12, 2024

  How many use TikTok or any social media as a way to entertain? Or simply to grow your business, raise awareness. We all use social media as a way to be connected...

Primary Elections
Arianna Dominguez and Giselle Reyes • April 6, 2024
Biden-Trump Visit to Border
Christopher Armenta, Co-Copy Editor • April 6, 2024
Atmospheric River in California
Christopher Armenta, Co-Copy Editor • February 27, 2024
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Meet the DL Staff
Zachary Pepaj
Zachary Pepaj
Writer

As a first-timer in the newspaper team, Zachary Pepaj, 11, joins the team of newspaper writers 2024-2025. Pepaj enjoys playing rhythm and FPS (first-person shooter) games in their free time, but they also...

Video
Interview with Christina Osorio
Interview with Christina Osorio
Zinadin Rosales, Multimedia Manager • March 15, 2024

Downey High Girls Lacrosse vs. Glendale
Downey High Girls Lacrosse vs. Glendale
Katelynn Guzman, Videographer • March 15, 2024
Downey vs. Warren Football Game
Downey vs. Warren Football Game
Josemaria Marquez, Videographer • February 11, 2024
73 Questions with Mr. Kraus
Josemaria Marquez, Videographer • February 11, 2024
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Podcast
The Truth of Fetanyl
Madeline Hidalgo and Zinadin Rosales • February 16, 2024
Do You Stand ?
Do You Stand ?
Madeline Hidalgo, Zinadin Rosales, Anthony Torrez, and Marissa Vallejo • November 2, 2022
Our Culture: Spanish Heritage Month
Madeline Hidalgo, Zinadin Rosales, Marissa Vallejo, and Anthony Torrez • November 2, 2022
The Five Love Languages
Madeline Hidalgo, Editor-in-Chief • September 28, 2022
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