The Downey Legend

Good Vibes at Downey High

Brisa Rodriguez, Photographer September 24, 2019

On stage performing with her band, Crimson Apple, bassist Carthi Benson plays for the students of Downey High School at High School Nation’s 2019 Tour on Mar. 31. The Benson sisters grew up in Hawaii and moved to the big city of Los Angeles where they now write, play, and rehearse their music.

High School Nation Visits Viking Nation

Oscar Flores and Jasmine Fernandez April 30, 2019

As a part of their country-wide tour across the U.S, High School Nation stopped by Downey High School for a concert during fifth period on March 29.  The concert was a surprise to the majority of...

Walking for Purpose, Walking to Help

Adrian Soto, Writer February 20, 2019

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...

Meet Me By The Bayou

Meet Me By The Bayou

Sebastian Cornejo, Co-Business Manager October 24, 2018

The Vikings faced Dominguez High on Oct. 5 and won the Homecoming pink game with a score of 56-20. The following day, the Homecoming dance took place at the Rio Hondo Country Club for the third consecutive...

Jerry Lozano, 12, gives his opinion about the Battle of the Sexes this year overall as one of the hosts of the event. “I feel like this year was my favorite Battle of the Sexes and that the students also seemed to enjoy it very much,” Lozano said. “The energies were all high ‘til the very end.”

Battle of the Sexes

Alexis Gutierrez, Writer April 9, 2018

From March 26-30 Downey high hosted the annual Battle of the Sexes week. The Battle of the Sexes is entire week which is a competition to both fundraise money for TLC as well as a competition for boys...

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...

To celebrate Character Counts Week, from Oct. 16 through the 20, ASB decorates the trees in the quad with the pillar of character colors.

Downey Has Character

Oscar Flores, Copy Editor November 3, 2017

Serving as a prelude to Downey vs. Warren Spirit week, Character Counts week was held from Oct. 16 - 20 to celebrate and uphold the morals valued in Downey and across the nation. The six pillars of...

Warren Wimps come to together in front of the main stage, to celebrate the annual tradition of the city’s high school rivalry on Oct. 26. Students stood together smiling and chanting: “What do we eat? Bear Meat,” before snapping the photo.

Downey vs. Warren Spirit Week

Lizzy Martinez, Co-Business Manager November 1, 2017

This year’s spirit week kicks off on Monday, Oct. 23 with Meme Day Monday, followed by Throwin’ It Back Tuesday, then Wild ‘N Out Wednesday, and then Warren Wimp Thursday, which all leads up...

Battle Of The Sexes

Genevieve Gaubert, Photographer May 16, 2017

On April 28, Downey hosted it’s third annual Battle of the Sexes rally. Playing multiple games such as musical chairs, a caterpillar race, charades, ESTPN hike, Post It Like It’s Hot, trivia, a lip...

While the crowd waits for rapper Troy Noka, Power 106 DJ, Jose Jimenez, is the one that keeps the crowd entertain by interacting with the audience. “I’m the crowd pleaser,” Jimenez said. “I like to get everyone excited for the song that is being played.”

Troy Noka Concert

Karla Ramirez, Photo Editor October 26, 2016

Searching to inspire his young audience through his music, triple-threat artist, Troy Noka, gave a concert at Downey High on Sept. 28 as part of the high school tour he is currently performing. Noka...

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