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May 15, 2013
![On April 25 at the Lakewood Youth Center, insurance job scout Mia Xilo finds potential employees for her company. There were 12 different job locations available to apply for at the event.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/IMG_8326-2_72.jpg)
Landing your dream job
Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
• May 7, 2013
George Loulakis: Dark Side of the Mind
Brenda Lopez, Writer
• April 10, 2013
![The 2013 Speed Skating Nationals are held in Oklahoma, Nebraska, where Stacy Caprilli, 11, goes to compete with two world champions and placesin third on March 13-15. Caprilli is the 2012 California state champion in the Junior Women’s Division.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_9931_2_72_.jpg)
The girl on the ice
Rodas Hailu, Co-Editor-in-Chief
• March 29, 2013
Bow down to Queen Bey
Celese Lira, Photo Editor
• March 29, 2013
![After winning the state playoffs against Wilson High School on March 5, the girls varsity soccer team rushes to the goal to celebrate their accomplishment. Kelsey Aparicio, 12, made the last goal against Wilson High School advancing the team to the second round of state playoffs.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_9326-copy_2_72.jpg)
Lady Vikes succeed in stateplay-offs
Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief
• March 8, 2013
![Participants from Downey and Warren High wait for the winner to be announced at the Third Annual Downey Lion’s Club Speaker’s Contest.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMG_9899_2_72_1.jpg)
Practicing the skill of public speaking
Rodas Hailu, Co-Editor-in-Chief
• February 14, 2013
![On January 12, the Downey KIWIN’S hosted a KIWIN’S Training Conference at Downey High School to teach others what the club is about. Mr. Gaytan, their advisor, began the conference by welcoming the guest.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_5895.jpg)
Serving one at a time
Brenda Lopez, Writer
• February 8, 2013
Living for those lost
Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief
• December 21, 2012
![In November, in front of Downey City Hall, a new statue is resurrected as a veteran’s memorial. On every corner around the statue there is a plaque of each department of the military to represent the Navy, Marines, Army, and Air Force.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IMG_7422.jpg)
Remembering the veterans
Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief
• December 7, 2012
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