Jazz 1: Irvine Competition
Diego Martinez, Writer
April 10, 2019
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Legends, Student Life
On the weekend of March 15, the Downey High Jazz 1 Band attended the annual Irvine Jazz Competition. The Jazz 1 combo A and B group players practiced tirelessly and are satisfied with their performances. Sophomore guitarist in Jazz 1, Ivan Cuevas, worked really hard to make sure he did his best on st...
Femineers Gala at Warren High School
Michelle Salinas, Videographer
April 8, 2019
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Multimedia, Student Life, Video
Potential Writing Center Tutors
Lukas Luna, Writer
March 20, 2019
Filed under Campus Life, Clubs & Organizations, Student Life
The Downey High School campus, like many others across the country, is filled with a vast majority of talented young writers. The Downey High School Writing Center allows these individuals to channel their literary skill into helping those who might need it. On March 1, it narrowed the list of fledgli...
Downey Dance Holds TLC fundraiser
Lukas Luna, Writer
March 5, 2019
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Community, Student Life, Top Stories
On Feb 21, the Downey High School dance team held its annual TLC fundraiser at the Downey Civic Theater. The event consisted of dance routines performed by dance teams from all across Downey and other cities such as Lynwood and Gahr. TLC has long depended on events such as this to he...
The Poets’ Punch Behind the Slam
Lily Nguyen, Illustrator
March 4, 2019
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Student Life
On Feb. 27, 23 poets from Downey High performed at the 2019 Poetry Slam, a fundraiser hosted by the campus’ Writing Center, in the Downey High Theatre. The poets vary in almost every way. Each poet has a meaning. Each poet has a message. Each poet has a story. Mel Mencos Freshm...
Lara’s Food Day
Francesca Ortiz, Writer
March 4, 2019
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Student Life
Downey High sophomores taking chemistry/honors chemistry participated in the annual food day (Feb. 27) which relates to the topic of Stoichiometry. Students were assigned to bring in a food of their choice and to create a poster that explains the recipe. Students enjoyed food from the many differen...
Walking for Purpose, Walking to Help
Adrian Soto, Writer
February 20, 2019
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Community, Spirit, Student Life, Top Stories
On Feb. 9, the Downey community was given the opportunity to fight the water crisis plaguing countries in Africa through an event at the Downey Allen Layne Stadium. The event, Walk 4 Water, was organized by Kiwin's and the Thirst Project in order to fundraise money for a pump in an African town th...
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...
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...