Finding common interests

Mileena Sosa

At the Downey High Club Rush, Eduardo Munoz,11, disguised as a green and purple dinosaur, dances to “YMCA” with his fellow Juniors Yasmeen Delatorre, Rigoberto Chavez, Arnold Gonzalez, and Aaron Sanchez. “It was really fun! I enjoyed the moment,” Munoz stated. “It was super hot and sweaty inside the dinosaur suit, but it was worth it.”

Norma Flores, Sports Editor
October 9, 2012

From the new Glee club to the KIWIN’S service club, many organized goups throughout campus held a meet-and-greet to urge new members to join, on Sept.18 and 19, during both lunches by the rally stage. Students were anxious to know what each club encompassed and how they could fit in.

For the first time, Glee fans were able to come together and discuss the show and have the opportunity to be part of the group who enjoys the hit television series.

“We just enjoyed the show so much, and wanted to share our intrest by creating a group where all we talked about was Glee!” senior Joseph Ortiz said.

A veteran club that was gathering new members, was the KIWIN’S club. It provides students a way to give back to the community while having fun with their friends. The club had their mascot, a green dinosaur called KarKar, walk around the quad to help recruit.

“The Key Club and KIWIN’S club have always had a great rivalry,” Steven Clemens, 12, said. “And this time, KIWIN’S did a great job in recruiting new members.”

The event helped new students find people with similar interests to them so they do not feel too secluded in a new environment. Club Rush happens once during the school year, and it gives student a range of interests to choose from, as well as possibilities they did not know existed.

“When I started school last year as a freshman, I had no friends,” Andria Melendez,10, said. “but because of the clubs I joined I ended up with many people who love the same things I do.”

Club Rush was a success, students left excited for the beginning of the meetings and events.

About the Contributors

Norma Flores, Sports Editor

Norma Flores, 12, is a writer and photographer for The Downey Legend for the second year in a row. She wants to portray Downey High through images that kindle others to want to be involved with their campus. “I’ve always had an interest in writing and photography,” Flores said. “I would like to show others what I’m capable of.” A goal Flores has in mind is to be an FBI agent, criminal profiler, or a part of the Behavioral Analysis Unit because she is interested on how an individual’s mind is persuaded to commit a certain type of crime.

Her main interest is swimming, but she also enjoys reading books and writing whatever comes to her mind. Flores’s hobbies are working out and running because she feels free when doing so. One of her dreams is to become an Olympic swimmer. “I want to make my life worth it and would like to impact on other’s lives too, because the world has a lot to offer to us,” she said. “We shouldn’t conform because we each have some sort of role to play, and we should push ourselves over our own comfort zones and be daring.” Although Flores may have a lot to show to her peers regarding her capabilities, she may also inspire those who do not know her through the dedication expressed by her own skills.

Mileena Sosa, Photographer

Mileena Sosa is 17 years old and is a photographer for The Downey Legend. Although she is now a senior, her photographic interest began in her eighth grade year. She would like to continue her path with photography with the hopes of attending an art school that will guide her towards her dream job as a catalog photographer. “I like to take pictures of nature and I also like to take pictures of people to capture their expressions,” Sosa said. Getting a shot that exceeds her audience’s expectations is Sosa’s goal because of her dedication to photography. “One of my biggest worries is that I won’t be able to capture the right moment on camera,” Sosa said. The root of her inspiration primarily originates from versatile forms of artwork that catch her eye.

She enjoys running and video game and another spunky perk about her is her fascination for zombies. The art of music is very important to her, as she is a former percussionist. Her favorite music genres vary from heavy metal to indie folk. Balancing her schoolwork is a main priority to her because it is the foundation of her desired future, and she has high expectations for herself and works efficiently to reach her goals. Newspaper is more than happy to supply her with the proper foundation for her future success in photography.