The Downey Legend

New Staff at Downey

New Staff at Downey

Andre Lucas, Co-Copy Editor 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...

Coordinating the Carnival of Champions on Mar. 30 in the Justice stadium, Director of Education Jennifer Robbins advocates that going to this event is worth the time. “In my own opinion, it really is a great time for the community to come together and enjoy the day,” Robbins said. “The kids can expand their levels of camaraderie and their connections with other students.”

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...

Sussman’s Magnetizing Transformation

Adrian Soto, Writer February 8, 2019

Downey Unified School District met on Jan. 15 to discuss Sussman Middle School’s possible conversion to a magnet school.  The news has arisen some opinions from previous middle school students and DUSD...

Students Go Vegan

Vanessa Carrillo, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 21, 2018

Because of their diets, vegans tend to have higher levels or vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and fibers leaving many to believe veganism the healthiest diet.   Recently, more Downey High...

Downey’s 2nd Annual Food Expo

Vanessa Carrillo, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 28, 2018

Parents who wonder what their children are eating at school everyday had the opportunity on Oct. 20 to see and taste themselves during Downey’s second annual food expo. Held in Downey High’s cafeteria,...

ERWC Rehauls Curriculum

Jasmine Fernandez, Editor-In-Chief October 10, 2018

With teachers, classes and curriculum adapting to the new school year, courses such as CSU-ERWC, or California State University Expository Reading and Writing Course, have undergone revision to accommodate...

Mr. Glasser and Mrs. Neria Start College Counseling Program

Oscar Flores, Copy Editor October 4, 2018

The beginning of fall marks the start of the college admissions process and prospective Downey High seniors are currently drafting their applications for colleges and universities. To reduce the gravity...

Passionate about the food drive, Bryan Sandoval, 12, does what he can to make the food drive as successful as possible. “All year different things are happening and we wait for different things,” Sandoval said, “But I’m always waiting for the food drive because it’s the best thing that’s happening in the school that helps others.”

Downey High’s Annual Food Drive

Vanessa Carrillo, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2018

Gathering cans together to help the Downey community, Downey High School and the Downey Parent Teacher Student Association, HELPS, or Health Educational Local Pantry Services, marked Sept. 10 as the...

Passionate about her work and students, Mrs. Carlson, is named the Teacher of The Year on April 9. “I enjoy interacting with students,” Carlson said, “and watching them begin to see things differently.”

Mrs. Carlson is recognized as Teacher of the Year

Dennise Reynoso, Writer May 15, 2018

Tina Carlson was awarded Teacher of The Year on Tuesday, April 19 by the Downey Masonic Lodge. Carlson is an English teacher and significant fixture of the Downey High School staff. Outside of her...

While she enjoys helping people. Mrs. James raised money for the TLC fundraiser in her classes during school. “I just love what TLC does,” James said. “It helps families in Downey and I think that’s really cool.”

Downey High Goes Mad For TLC

Corey Ocasio, Writer March 26, 2018

The family resource program, Tender Loving Connections, more commonly referred to as TLC by the public, has been a pivotal force in helping out the community of Downey and providing aid to the less fortunate...

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