Dr Garcia Responds To Covid-19
Andre Lucas, Writer
May 19, 2020
Since March 16, all schools throughout Downey Unified have remained closed as recommended by the State of California due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Though many students, teachers, and families throughout the Downey Unified School District have been malevolently affected by the virus, the dist...
With School Closed, These Staff Members Are Still Working
Andre Lucas, Writer
April 24, 2020
Since the Downey Unified School District has ordered all schools to close as of March 16 due to the outbreak of Coronavirus, teachers and students have been forced to work from home for the remainder of the 2020-2019 school year. However, other employees throughout Downey High School such as office staf...
Teachers Take on Covid-19
Jaylene Cardona, Business Manager
March 28, 2020
Photos courtesy of interviewees.
How Mental Health Affects your Physical Health
Katherine Portillo, Writer
March 11, 2020
Many people are afraid to speak on the topic of mental health because society tells us it is not important, or at least, not as important as your physical well being. How can this be true with problems like eating disorders, self-harm, suicide, and panic disorders? Mental health is as important as your ...
Teacher Highlights: Ms Katsufrakis
Lukas Luna, Co-Copy Editor
February 20, 2020
While Downey High’s Ms Katsufrakis has enjoyed a lengthy stint as a math teacher, she spent many years as engineer before her current job. With her past knowledge, she hopes to give advice to students considering a career in the field. Q1: When and where did you work as an enginee...
New Staff at Downey
Andre Lucas, Writer
October 16, 2019
This year, the Downey High School staff welcomes its newest members to the Viking family. A few of the new employees come from diverse backgrounds, such as previously working in law enforcement, at other school districts in Southern California, or in personal training. Campus secur...
The 55th Carnival of Champions
Lukas Luna, Co-Copy Editor
April 15, 2019
On March 29, the Downey Unified School District held the 55th annual Carnival of Champions at Warren High School. The event is an athletic competition held between all of the district’s elementary schools. With its focus on the elementary schools of the district, the carnival helps ...
Clarissa Arceo, Photographer
Downey, California, U.S. All photos provided by interviewees.
May 13, 2020
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