Writing Center Goes Online
September 20, 2020
Though presented with the obstacle of COVID-19, Writing Center treasurer, Lily Nguyen, 12, is eager to begin assisting DHS students with their writing this year through an online platform. “Being online with our new tutoring program actually does feel more personal as it is truly one on one versus the in person experience, where we sit in one large room together,” Nguyen stated. “The new bells and whistles on the program are a little much but overall it’s still a great replacement for the in person experience.”
About the Contributor
Claudette De La Garza, Photographer
In her final year of high school, Claudette De La Garza joined Downey high’s Newspaper as a photographer. Alongside being a photographer, she is also the vice president of the Downey High Writing Center and is a part of the Femineers. With her mother being her biggest role model, Garza continues to push through to do her absolute best. As she continues with her hard work to get into UCSB, she keeps herself sane by listening to music and swimming. Her music appreciation is endless and ranges from 50s music to modern day music.
“I love to be able to express myself through both music and photography,” Garza said.“ It has always been so amazing to me to think that no one picture or song can ever be the same, as everyone has their own perspective and style!”
“I love to be able to express myself through both music and photography,” Garza said.“ It has always been so amazing to me to think that no one picture or song can ever be the same, as everyone has their own perspective and style!”
![Many families this year will not be able to reunite with their distant relatives and Emily Orozco, 10, describes her struggles of seeing family members during the winter holidays. “This pandemic has created more obstacles to see more of our [distant] family members,” Orozco stated. “It’s not good to spend time with too many people, so we [my family] will be wishing some of our family members a happy holiday over the phone.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_4235-475x317.jpg)
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