Community51st Annual Carnival of Champions
Allie Gurrola, Writer
May 19, 2017
Encouraging one another before the big race, participants from Maude Price Elementary School huddle for the final portion of the competition, which will determine the win, on April 30 at the Warren High School track. Maude Price then proceeded to place 6th overall.
Sports, Winter SportsBoys Wrestling Goes to Masters
Allie Gurrola, Writer
April 5, 2017
After competing in CIF, Masters and winning State, Jonathon Prata, 11, comes back to school to celebrate his accomplishments with his team and school. “The thing I enjoyed most about this season,” Prata said, “was taking CIF individuals with my teammates.”
CommunityNew Location for Vazza Café
Alexandra Rapalo, Writer
March 7, 2017
The Vazza Cafe moved out of the Downey City Library on February 14. The owners Mr. and Mrs. Zoumberakis have various snacks, fruits, drinks and teas on the menu for customers to enjoy.
Sports, Winter SportsGirls Water Polo CIF
Miranda Ramirez, Editor in Chief
March 7, 2017
In the final minutes of the game Alejandra Villa, 12, strikes again and makes another goal for Downey. She has made half of the season’s goals for Downey; the final score was 9-6.
Clubs & Organizations, Student LifeAP Environmental Science’s Trip to Yosemite
Taylor Harrison, Social Media Manager
February 6, 2017
After hiking three and a half miles to upper Yosemite Falls, a small group of the AP Environmental Science students, who names themselves Raven Scat, stops to eat lunch with the view of Half Dome on Jan. 17. (Photo courtesy of Kristina Cruz)
CommunityGlamour Gowns
Alicia Garcia, Photographer
January 25, 2017
In order to help those who cannot afford a dress for dances, Glamour Gown members, Catherine Saldivar, Sara Guillén, Kaylee Aburto, Madeline Weyers, Isabella Fierro, Giselle Garcia, Michelle Vilarino, Kayla Terrazas, and Alexandra Romero come together on January 14 at the Casa de Parley Johnson. “Many of us have been doing this since our freshman year,” Garcia said. “It was nice to see how happy everyone gets once they find the right dress and ‘Say yes to the dress’.”
Sports, Winter SportsFirst Girls Wrestling Match
Genevieve Gaubert, Photographer
December 19, 2016
In the Downey High School gym on Saturday, Dec. 3, Haylie Leon competes with a San Francisco opponent during the second match of the day. “Going into my match I was pumped up and ready to work my hardest,” Leon said. “I was just a little bit nervous and I expected the match to be somewhat tough but it all worked out at the end.”
Comics
Recovering from 9/11
Jace Carlos, Comic Artist
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Parents & Teachers
Science with Ink
Alessandro Esquivel, Co-Copy Editor
The DHS Science Department, especially with Project Lead the Way, is incorporating standards through Think with Ink, into its classrooms. Think with Ink bega...
October 18, 2016
Mr. Glasser Wins Teacher of the Year
June 6, 2016
“In math class I’d be like that student that everyone else would go to.”
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Sports
CIF Prelims-Track Edition
Allie Gurrola, Writer, Photographer
After a successful season, the Downey High School track team is getting ready to end with CIF Prelims. The Downey track team, varsity boys, varsity girls, frosh/soph boys ...
May 24, 2017
Downey vs Warren: Baseball Game
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Kelechi Ikejiofor: Senior Long Jump Record Holder
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