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Too anxious to wait, seniors Yaritza Figueroa and Brenda Aguyo open their cap and gown packages with friends, at the lunch tables, during B lunch on, June 4, in order to try on their caps and tassel. “ I’ve been waiting four years for this!” Figueroa said.

Breaking tradition

Mia Dixon-Slaughter, Co-Editor-in-Cheif • June 14, 2013

The class of 2013 will graduate on June 20 at 8:00 p.m. but not on Downey High School’s field; the decision has been made to have the ceremony at Cerritos College.   This is not the first...

After the Memorial Day tribute concluded at the Downey Cemetery on May 27, Anthony Munoz puts up a peace sign as he kneels by the grave of his uncle, Gabino Munoz, to remember and acknowledge his legacy. Gabino Munoz was wounded in action in Germany during WWII, and received a Purple Heart.

The honorable memories

Mia Dixon-Slaughter, Co-Editor-in-Cheif • June 4, 2013

On Memorial Day a morning memorial day tribute was held at the Downey cemetery where local citizens and war veterans came to honor those who passed defending this country. The ceremony opened with attendees...

Starting Monday, April 1, Dr. John Garcia takes over as the new Downey Unified School District Superintendent. Garcia went to Carpenter Elementary School, South (now Sussman) Middle School, and is a 1985 graduate of Downey High School.

To support the students

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2013

With the early retirement of ten-year superintendent Dr. Wendy L. Doty in March of 2013, Dr. John Garcia was welcomed into the Downey Unified School District office on April 1. Dr. Garcia worked his...

At the 5K for TLC , ASB director, Gordon Weisenburger runs his first lap around the corner of Harriman St. on April 13. ASB students also participated with Weisenburger.

The first walk of many

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 17, 2013

The Downey Service Center's Community Involvement Team partnered up with the City of Downey and Downey Unified School District to hold the 1st annual 5K for True Lasting Connections, on Saturday, April...

Participants from the Arc Walk wait in line in front of Acapulco Mexican Restaurant to get their burritos for lunch after finishing the event. The Arc Walk is an annual event that donates its profits to the disabled who work at The Arc located on Washburn Road.

Walking and supporting

Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor • March 29, 2013

The annual Arc Walk for Independence was held Saturday at 8 in the morning on March 23, at Stonewood Mall where hundreds of people joined together to walk around the city of Downey to honor and show support...

The annual plant sale held on March 16 by Downey high school Botany classes gave members of the community the opportunity to purchase their plants in the front parking lot. Mr. Pittengers Botany class began cultivating the plants in early Sept. 2012.

It started with a seed

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 29, 2013

On the normally bleak asphalt of the school’s parking lot stood a garden on wheels with a variety of peppers and tomatoes, the creations grown by Mr. Greg Pittenger and his Botany students who held the...

During the city library’s story time, on February 27, library employee, Angie Macias, read Dr. Seuss books to the children, in honor of his literary contributions. The library hosted two days, one in Spanish and the other in English, available for children to listen to the stories.

Seuss’s story time

Joey Flores, News Editor • March 1, 2013

Rhymes and giggles were underway as the Dr. Seuss Celebration started at the Downey City Library on February 27. The celebration is an annual event that is meant to pay tribute to the author for his birthday.   Library...

At Stay Gallery, on February 8, Downey residents are able to view photographer J. Arthur Morris first collections of photos. The gallery also plans to show his other collections within several months.

For the love of the arts

Norma Flores, Sports Editor • February 14, 2013

The Stay Art Gallery in the heart of Downtown Downey celebrated not only the 94th birthday and life of community leader Arthur J. Morris, on Feb.8 starting at 6:00 p.m.   The Stay Art Gallery...

On Thursday, Jan. 31 the residents of Downey attend an author study with Tommy Greenwald to discuss his book series in the Cormack Room at the Downey City Library. Greenwald is inspired by his surroundings and real life situations.

The man behind Charlie Joe Jackson

Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 8, 2013

The Downey City Library held an event on Jan. 31 where Tommy Greenwald, a children’s author, introduced his Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading book series. The writer shared his insight on...

On January 19, Jessica Samaniego, 11, helps paint Longfellow Elementary School for the Compton Initiative. “I had lots of fun and just knowing that the work we did will make someone happy,” Samaniego said, “it makes me feel great about doing it.”

Just doing good

Joey Flores, News Editor • January 30, 2013

Longfellow Elementary School received a revamp on its campus by people from the Compton Initiative, an organization that revitalizes school campuses and houses in Compton. On the morning of January 19,...

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