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At the Downey vs. Warren Girls tennis Varsity game on October 15, 2021 on the Downey High School tennis courts, Malinalxochitl Vo, 12, shared her feelings on her team and on the match. “Its like a family, we’re so happy and close together, and we love playing tennis together all the time everyday,” Vo stated. “I feel really confident [in my matches].”

Girls Varsity Tennis Match – Downey vs Warren

Valerie Mora, Co-Copy Editor • October 24, 2021

With it being Downey’s first Homecoming game since COVID-19, Downey takes the win against Dominguez with the score of 39-7 on October 15, 2021. This leaves it a night to remember for students, staff, athletes, and especially the seniors.

2021 Homecoming Game: Downey vs. Dominguez

Gissel Delgado and Kimberly Moreno • October 17, 2021

Alyssa Davis, 10, intrigued to make new memories with friends, believes that the theme is perfect for a memorable night. Davis will also be preparing to be safe and avoid the spread of covid stating “I will be preparing by staying safe and always wearing my mask while maintaining distance whenever possible.”

Homecoming is back!

Eliseo Payan, Photographer / Videographer • October 15, 2021

Homecoming is happening at Downey High school after a whole two years of not being able to have one. Students are finally able to enjoy important events that were not able to happen due to the Covid-19...

First year tutor of the Writing Center, Erika Arteaga, 11, tells us that the Writing Center helps people write more efficiently and be less scared when writing. Arteaga became a tutor by applying with a form she got from her English class and taking a video of why she wants to be a Writing Center Tutor, all because she loves helping people. During One-on-Ones with the tutors, they help people with specific sections that they tend to struggle on. I like that each and every one of the tutors has a different point of view, she said. That can help people come up with a compromise in their writing.

The Writing Center

Leilani Montes, Photographer • October 12, 2021

Downey’s cross-country athlete, Alyssa Tapanes, 12, is striving through her senior season and reflected on how she felt being athlete of the week. “I feel honored to be considered for it, especially since it’s being commemorated by the school. It’s just a nice feeling to be recognized for your efforts.” Tapanes stated. “Although I already strive to put out my best work for both my team and coaches, getting recognized for my accomplishments definitely helps motivate me to keep going.”

Athlete of the Week: Alyssa Tapanes

Jaclyn Urzua, Co-Copy Editor • October 1, 2021

Our school dance team hosts a refreshing drink stand that is perfect for the hot weather. Delicious agua frescas (flavors such as watermelon and lemonade), Gatorades, and cold waters are sold from $1 to $6. It is currently a “hot spot” for students after school on Thursdays that catches everyones eyes. No one would want to miss out on this perfect opportunity. “I started Thirsty Thursdays with the Dance Team girls in order to help us fundraise for our intense year, especially since we hope to go to Florida again this year! With the support from our coach, team moms, and peers… this fundraiser has been able to be a huge success and we hope to continue it every Thursday throughout this hot weather.” - Maya Mercado-Garcia, 12.

Downey Dance Team’s “Thirsty Thursdays”

Jaclyn Urzua, Co-Copy Editor • September 30, 2021

Preparing for a special annual event, Downey High School students are getting the school pumped up at the stage during snack, by hosting their yearly pep rally for the Dig Pink volleyball game. The volleyball players are ready to finally compete against their rival, Warren High School, but there’s more importance to the game besides just winning. The volleyball players are playing to honor those who have fought and are continuing to fight the battle against breast cancer. To further create awareness for this occasion, the athletes, dance team, cheer team, and many other individuals are spreading their viking pride by wearing pink.

Dig Pink Pep Rally 2021

Ariel Lara, Photographer • September 29, 2021

Having started her business in February 2021, Arianna Chavez, 11, hopes to highlight the importance of cruelty-free makeup with the products she sells at the Fall Flea. For the future of her business, Chavez hopes to implement more sustainable packaging for her products to reduce waste contribution. “I wanted people to know the importance of cruelty free makeup. All the makeup I sell is cruelty free brands, including my lash line and my lash serum which is both organic and cruelty-free,” Chavez said. “We’re also working on more environmentally safe products, which is where we’re hoping our brand goes next.”

Downey Dance Team Hosts First Fall Flea

Isabella Galvez, Writer • September 20, 2021

Award winning drama department teacher, Christopher Nelson, tells The Downey Legend that inside of class A215, the general student attitude towards work is greatly improving. Since too many students have their cameras off during zoom, hybrid is better but still not as good as fully returning to school, which is why Nelson enjoys the 2021-2022 school schedule and is adjusting very well. As someone who enjoys watching his students perform, and as someone who loves to perform, it was hard to see the lack of energy coming from his classes last year, “There was this worry that kids wouldn’t know how to come back to school and there would be so much anxiety,” Nelson stated. “Which I think that exists, but I think mostly people have been really happy to be around other people.”

How Teachers are Adjusting to the New School Year

Leilani Montes, Photographer • September 14, 2021

Now that schools are starting to open back up for the 2021-2022 school year, Downey High School has finally been able to return in person to campus school starting August 11, 2021. On March 13th, 2020 Downey High students were told they would only be staying home for two weeks max; which ended up being up to a year and a half of quarantine. Approximately 4000 students have come back to school and 300 stayed distance stated by Mr. Houts, Downeys fearless leader and principal. As for students attending Downey High, 300 students are still doing distance learning making many students unaware of Downey’s school spirit and as for the new students how are they liking Downey after not being there in such a long time.

New Downey Vikes on Campus

Kimberly Moreno, Photographer • September 14, 2021

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