Nostalgic Normalcy
February 8, 2021
With theme parks and attractions closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney lovers, like Ashley Aguilar, 12, are missing their beloved Happiest Place on Earth. “If it was normal I would definitely still have my Disneyland pass and I would be going out with my friends again to Disneyland,” Aguilar stated. “I had been begging for that pass since I was very little and the year I FINALLY got it, the world went into a global pandemic.”
About the Contributor
Claudette De La Garza, Photographer
In her final year of high school, Claudette De La Garza joined Downey high’s Newspaper as a photographer. Alongside being a photographer, she is also the vice president of the Downey High Writing Center and is a part of the Femineers. With her mother being her biggest role model, Garza continues to push through to do her absolute best. As she continues with her hard work to get into UCSB, she keeps herself sane by listening to music and swimming. Her music appreciation is endless and ranges from 50s music to modern day music.
“I love to be able to express myself through both music and photography,” Garza said.“ It has always been so amazing to me to think that no one picture or song can ever be the same, as everyone has their own perspective and style!”
“I love to be able to express myself through both music and photography,” Garza said.“ It has always been so amazing to me to think that no one picture or song can ever be the same, as everyone has their own perspective and style!”
![President of both KIWIN’S and the Thirst Project, Jezabel Perez, 11, gives insight on what being in these clubs is all about. “Being in these clubs has really taught me how to socialize and realize that as high schoolers we can make a difference in our community and even internationally,” Perez stated. “While being in them [clubs] I’ve made close friends and met people who inspire me to continue helping those who need it.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Jezabel-348x475.jpg)
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