The compelling act of giving
December 2, 2009
Congratulations are in order as students and staff accumulated 12,271 cans for the Fall Food Drive, which took place during Nov. 2-20, to provide food for the less fortunate.
As the food drive began it brought along a unique and intriguing competition. Students were asked to bring in canned goods to their fourth period class. Once the competition came to a conclusion, the three top classes that brought in goods received prizes.
“I loved being a part of this years food drive and bringing it all together,” said Commissioner of Campus and Community Yaheli Aguilera.
Mr. Bremer’s class gathered a total of 3,610 cans, leaving them in first place. Right behind them was Ms. King, which came in second with 1,316 cans of food. Last but not least, Ms. Chua’s class came in third place with a total of 961 cans.
“It wasn’t all about winning,” said freshman Armando Jimenez. “ It was about helping out others that are in need.”
But why have a food drive? Hosting a food drive brought people in the community together and made them aware of the fact that there are other people out there that are less fortunate than they are.
“I hope this food will put a smile on someone’s face during the holidays and let them know that people really do care,” said sophomore Kimberly Matamoros as she generously donated five cans to her fourth period class.
By giving a little, so much as a simple can of food, can bring joy during the holiday season to those who are in need of a helping hand.
“Thank you guys for taking the time to stop and bring in some cans,” said Aguilera. “In the end, every little bit of food counts.”

“I feel so honored to have a double position,” the ambitious writer said. “I know sometimes the stress might get to me, but I have my Co-Copy Editor behind me at all times, and I need to be behind my E.I.C. one-hundred percent. I have her back completely, and I know she has mine because we’re the team captains, along with the Photo Editor. We have to set an example.”
Mendoza is glad to have met and surpassed his goal to stay on the staff of The Downey Legend for the rest of his high school years, and plans to attend the University of California: Berkley after two years at Cal State Long Beach. He hopes the skills he has learned throughout his time in newspaper stay with him, as he wishes to be a reporter for The New York Times.
Mendoza is proud of his position on staff, but he also makes time for friends and family as well. On the weekends, one can usually catch this teenager at popular local hang out spots with friends. One thing is for sure: there is much in store for this motivated yet humble individual.
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