Downey High School’s New Mariachis Club
February 4, 2020
Downey High School’s band program is certainly large, but it’s growth may be hindered by students who see musical experience as necessary to joining. To help grow the program, Band Director, Mr. Guerrero, is advising a new Mariachi club designed specifically to appeal to students with little-to-...
Remembering Kobe Bryant
Andre Lucas, Writer
February 4, 2020
On Jan. 26 at approximately 10 a.m., a Sikorsky S-76b helicopter crashed in Calabasas, Calif., killing retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant as well as his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other passengers on board. From postponed NBA games to lighting Los Angeles City Hall purple and gold, tributes ...
English 100
Jocelyn Rosillo, Writer
February 4, 2020
Invited by their counselor to join this semester, the English 100 students are trying out a new course here at Downey. This is a college-based English class that began Tuesday, January 14, taught by a professor from Cerritos College, Damon Cagnalati. This class began as an alternative english c...
Jazz Band: JEN Conference
Kelly Zabala, Contributor
February 3, 2020
On Jan. 7th, Downey High School’s jazz bands took flight to New Orleans to perform in the Jazz Education Network’s annual conference, which lasted through Jan. 11th. The Jazz Education Network is a program that dedicates time into building the jazz community by promoting performances through festivals,...
New Year, Same Me
Jocelyn Rosillo, Writer
January 22, 2020
Many start their year off with the mentality of improving some habits, relationships, or personal issues. Though they may set these goals/resolutions, some do not follow through with them for multiple reasons, one of which, they choose to ignore them. Sophomore, Destinie Rosales does ...
New Semester, New Elective
Andre Lucas, Writer
January 22, 2020
Beginning on Jan. 6, Downey High School students prepare for second semester and are taking new electives. From Small Business Concepts to American Government, Downey High students have a wide range of semester-long courses to choose from. With a fresh start in a new class, a few students gave the...
Arely Macedo, Photographer
February 20, 2020
- City of Downey Welcomes Mayor Blanca Pacheco February 18, 2020
- JV Basketball February 11, 2020
- Downey Dance Regionals February 5, 2020