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Under the direction of Mr. Olariu the Jazz Band performs at the Downey Civic Theater on, Dec. 12, for the Winter Concert put on by the music department. The Jazz Band drew cheers from family and friends with various Christmas songs and renditions.

Joy to the theater

Joey Flores, News Editor December 21, 2012

On Wednesday, Dec. 12, the music program held their annual Winter Concert at the Downey Civic Theater to get into the festive spirit for the upcoming holidays. The program featured the Concert Band, Jazz...

No fear Shakespeare

No fear Shakespeare

Zaira Zamora, Writer May 30, 2012

Taking their own twist on a Shakespeare classic, the drama production class performed Canned Hamlet from May 24 to  May 25, at 6:00 p.m., in the Downey High School Theater. The play was student produced,...

Both haven and prison

Both haven and prison

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2012

Many books have sprung from the deep corners of the bookstore and into the best-seller section, including Emma Donoghue’s novel, Room. This novel is read with two extreme constraints: the restricted...

The Lucky One Movie Review

The Lucky One Movie Review

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2012

Enthusiastic viewers filed into their local movie theaters on Friday, Apr. 20 to watch the premiere of The Lucky One, starring Zac Efron. The film is based off the novel by Nicolas Sparks and remains consistent...

Laughs for a cause

Laughs for a cause

Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif March 21, 2012

In an effort to fundraise for the TLC program, the Comedy Sportz team held Open Mic Nite before their game on Friday, March 9, at 5:30 p.m., in the B-building theatre.  Never before had there been an...

Stayin fresh

Stayin’ fresh

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief December 16, 2011

Keeping the hip-hop scene fresh at Downey High School, juniors Andrew Navarro and Andrew Ayala release their original clothing line Blast to maintain their individual interests and style. The line was...

Photography finalist places in congressional competition

Photography finalist places in congressional competition

Thomas Beltran, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 4, 2011

Photography is becoming second nature for senior Francisco Concha, who entered the 34th Congressional District Photography Competition and also was placed 3rd in Downey High School’s Poster contest,...

Downey’s Delicious Talents

Downey’s Delicious Talents

February 16, 2011

Thanks to Mrs. Diane Villa, the school’s culinary arts teacher, a handful of students had been chosen to participate in Jamie Oliver’s Cooking Competition, which took place on Feb. 12.  Though DHS...

Actor spotlight: Josh Marrero

Thomas Beltran, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 16, 2011

Putting himself in front of the spotlight has always been a passion for senior Josh Marrero. Obtaining lead roles in the past two school plays, Marrero is taking his goal of becoming a professional actor...

Edgar Allan Poe-lay

Edgar Allan Poe-lay

Thomas Beltran, Arts and Entertainment Editor November 23, 2010

Advanced Drama held their first student directed production on the works of one of the most influential writers of the 1800’s, Edgar Allan Poe in the Downey High School Theater on Nov 9. The lights went...

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