A Week in Yosemite
Michael Pasaye, Writer
February 12, 2019
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Seniors, Student Life, Top Stories
The annual Yosemite trip led by AP Environmental Science teacher Mr. Kim began on Jan. 21 and ended on Jan. 25. The trip consisted of 50 APES students and a few chaperones including: Dr. Quintero, Ms. Foley, Mr. Huber and Mr. Hwang. The trip began at the Downey High School parking lot w...
Let there be Some Light, Stop the Traffick and Oree Freeman
Adrian Soto, Writer
February 8, 2019
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Student Life, Top Stories
In respect to January’s representation as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Stop the Traffick scheduled a human trafficking survivor to speak about their experience on Jan. 30 at the Downey High School Theater during A and B lunch. Oree Freeman, the human trafficking survivor, spoke to students abo...
Formula of a Hydrate Lab
Nicole Alvarez and Diego Martinez
February 6, 2019
Filed under Student Life
On Jan. 18, Mrs. Lara’s chemistry class performed a lab in order to create a formula for a calcium sulfate hydrate. The class focused on the effects that high temperatures had on the hydrate and took notes on the chemical changes that occured. Sophomore Michael Bilodeau personally finds ...
The Sounds of Downey: Alaska
Lukas Luna, Writer
February 5, 2019
Filed under Community, Legends, Student Life
Music and the youth have always gone hand-in-hand. For decades, the influence of one’s favorite artists has driven them to start bands with other like-minded individuals and express their creativity. One such individual is senior Julian Martinez, founding member and singer-songwriter of th...
Pursuing Interests: Artistic Endeavors
Lukas Luna, Writer
February 1, 2019
Filed under Legends, Student Life
While some only view art as a hobby, many hope to turn it into a career. From aspiring animators to comic hopefuls, Downey High School is a host to a wide variety of ambitious young artists. Their efforts do not go unnoticed as many of their teachers are quick to point out the pote...
Airpods, Your Opinion?
Diego Martinez, Writer
February 1, 2019
Filed under Student Life
On Sep. 12th, 2017, Apple unveiled their new Airpower charger and hinted at the release of a next generation Apple Airpods. The successor to the original Airpods is rumoured to be released around March of this year, and Apple enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the new design. Since its original release in D...
APES Students: Government Shutdown?
Francesca Ortiz, Writer
January 23, 2019
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Student Life
Amidst the start of the new year, the government shutdown remains in full effect in the United States. This shutdown was due to the fact that budgetary plans cannot be agreed on concerning Trump’s wish to build the famed ‘wall’, which the democratic party opposes. As the days continue to progres...
Neuromuscular Conditions: He Can Beat Them…
Adrian Soto, Writer
December 14, 2018
Filed under Student Life
A lot of Downey citizens, especially the youth like Downey High School students, have experienced hardships that live long in their memory. Occasionally, high school students allow their adversity to beat them and to bring them down. However, a great variety of students overcome their adversity and gr...
Student Travelers
Francesca Ortiz, Writer
December 14, 2018
Filed under Student Life, Top Stories
People say traveling the world is the best thing you can do, and they always recommend you do it later in life as a young adult. But a few select individuals have gotten a head start. Throughout the year, a few Downey High School students have had the opportunity to travel to some new places. ...
Surpassing Asthma: Christopher Benitez
Jessica Garcia, Photographer
December 14, 2018
Filed under Legends, Student Life
Growing up in a well kept home, senior Christopher Benitez was also born with severe asthma. For the last eighteen years of his life, he has kept himself from doing things he has liked to do, participating in some of his interests like swim and water polo Being diagnosed with severe as...