5 Questions with Giovanni De Loera

Mireya Navarro, Staff Writer
February 2, 2015

Senior Giovanni De Loera has been offered four football scholarships by different universities this year, due to the attention he has received playing football at Downey High.

Q1: What schools have offered you scholarships?

A1: Wing State University, Western New Mexico University, Southwest Baptist University, and Robert Morris University

Q2: How do you and your parents feel about your success?

A2: I’m not super satisfied with myself but my parents are really happy. We used to live in a really bad part in Long Beach so for me to finally get out and do something with my talent is what’s hopefully going to help my family live a better life.

Q3: What are your daily football routines to stay in shape?

A3: Well, besides working out everyday and doing different sets of drills, I also have to keep my grades up. Keeping my grades up is my number one concern right now.

Q4: What school do you have in mind and why?

A4: Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania because of their academics and because they major in Film and Writing, which are the both majors I am trying to pursue.

Q5: What’s the most stressful part about all this?

A5: The most stressful part is that coaches are always calling you, and they want you to do things their way, while I’m still here undecided. So just imagine different coaches calling you to meet at different places when I, myself, can’t even figure out which offer is best for me. This whole thing is so stressful.

About the Contributors

Mireya Navarro, Staff Writer

As a senior at Downey High School, Mireya Navarro is excited to spend her last year on The Downey Legend staff. Mrs. Napoli asked Navarro to join newspaper after seeing the work she did in her Photo 1 class the previous year. As a writer, she has plenty of exciting things to look forward to during the 2014-2015 school year, and Navarro has many goals. “I want to get The Downey Legend known,” Navarro said. “I want to get it out there.” With her heart set on that goal, she can accomplish it.

When Navarro is stressed over too much work, all she has to do is pop in her headphones and listen to Drake. Hanging around with all of her friends makes the hard work easier and she spends time with them during her free time. Being with her dog, a yorkie-poo, makes her feel better too. Navarro is a hard working girl, and plans to go to San Francisco University next year for college.

Niomy Gomez, Photographer

Junior, Niomy Gomez’s love for taking pictures drove her to join The Downey Legend newspaper staff. With the help of her friend, she was soon admitted on staff as a photographer. “That’s what I do best!” Niomy Gomez stated. “I am always ready to take pictures; it’s a hobby.” As for what she hopes to accomplish in newspaper, she wishes to motivate herself to always get the perfect picture.

Photography is only one of Gomez’s many interests; she also enjoys playing volleyball, reading, learning how to play the piano, and watching movies with her sister. Gomez’s sister is her biggest inspiration. “She’s so intelligent,” Gomez stated. “She loves to learn new things all the time and is a very free spirit. I love it!” As the youngest of three siblings, she wants to be the first in her family to graduate from a university. La Sierra University is where she wishes to attend to become an Ultrasound Technician.