In the midst of elections in the both the United States and in Bolivia, dancer, Lucia Ruiz, 12, finds herself able to vote in Bolivia, yet to not able vote in the United States for the time being.   Q1:...

Downey High School senior, Maria Del Valle, reveals that her continuous appreciation for Pokémon began at the age of 6 after her older brother introduced it to her.   How has Pokémon...

After having waited so patiently and anxiously for the email that would determine his college future, Pablo Santos, 12, finally received Stanford University's email of acceptance.   Q1:...

Junior, Victoria Lopez, shares her thoughts and feelings about the mission trip she took to Romania, the first European country she has ever stepped foot in, accompanied by her fellow church members...

Honors Chemistry and AP Chemistry teacher, Mr. Coe, expresses his simple and carefree disposition through his fashion: owning only black and gray t-shirts.   Q1: When did you begin to dress...

Q1: Did you expect any of the three awards? A1: I had no idea I was going to receive the award.  When I saw my 95 year old mother at the faculty meeting where Mr. Houts announced the award I was shocked.   Q2:...

On Saturday, May 16, AP Environmental Science students camped out up north for two nights and one day at the Santa Cruz Islands. Q1: What did you do on the first day? Leslie Fernandez, 12: On the...

Downey High English and poetry teacher Josette Bean did not grow up basking in the warm California sun, eating popsicles to beat the heat in the shade of palm trees, but in the chilly town of Wasilla,...

Mr. Zakour is a current English teacher at Downey High School, who has been teaching at Downey for 21 years. Q1: Why did you want to start a typewriting club? A1: The smarter balance testing was...

Sophomore Beshoy Hanna shares his thoughts on graduating as a sophomore and leaving his high school years behind by taking the California High School Proficiency Exam. Q1: How did you hear about the...