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The Downey Legend

The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend

The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend

Culinary Artists

Culinary Artists

Alejandra Paredes, Student Life Editor May 31, 2011

Continuing on with their cooking endeavors, Foods 3, taught by Mrs. Villa, has taken their culinary talents to their upmost potential. Following the cancellation of a contest entry, the class took upon...

Dance Review comes to Downey

Dance Review comes to Downey

Alejandra Paredes, Student Life Editor May 11, 2011

Faculty, family, and students gathered on May 4 at the Downey Civic Theater for the annual Dance Review.  The event, planned by Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Foley and alumni, featured the dancing talents from...

Toms’ No Shoes for One Day

Toms’ No Shoes for One Day

Alejandra Paredes, Student Life Editor April 14, 2011

Supporting Toms’ No Shoes for One-Day event, students participated in the cause with much endeavor on April 5. For the third year in a row, Toms has been organizing this event with much success. Toms...

Cranes for a cause

Cranes for a cause

Alejandra Paredes April 4, 2011

After the tragic earthquake in Japan on March 11, clubs and organizations at Downey decided to take action and help the victims in need.  Friday’s magnitude 8.9 earthquake triggered a tumultuous tsunami...

Cupcake entrepreneur

Alejandra Paredes March 7, 2011

After watching the Food Network channel during the summer of 2010, Beatrice Gaytan uncovered one of her sweet skills: baking. From then on, she learned more about baking and experimented with different...

Spirit week

Spirit week

Alejandra Paredes December 15, 2010

Marking the beginning of the winter sports season, students participated in the spirit week festivities from Dec. 6-10. From ugly sweater day to the famous Harry Potter house day, themes showcased Viking...

Advanced Photography captures smiles

Advanced Photography captures smiles

Alejandra Paredes November 23, 2010

In an attempt to gain practice, the Advance Photo class took family portraits and Christmas card pictures on November 22. Throughout the day, family members of students and staff arrived in room O-2 prepared...

Fashion: A Way of Life

Fashion: A Way of Life

Alejandra Paredes November 5, 2010

The start of the year began with the introduction of the Fashion Club, a sanctuary for those fashionistas, to promote creativity and fashion forward goals. Students from all grade levels unite every Tuesday...

The class of 2011 listens as Mr. Houts addresses them at the senior assembly, which was held Friday the eighth in the gym about issues with future senior activities such as Grad Night. At the moment , it is unsure as to where Grad Night will be held so students have been asked to come forward with suggestions.

Senior Priorities

Alejandra Paredes October 20, 2010

The Senior Year Kick-Off assembly, hosted by administrators and ASB on October 8, marked the beginning of the end for the senior class. Senior activities, fees, and upcoming events were the main points...

Cali Rally

Alejandra Paredes October 1, 2010

Enthusiasm was evident at the memorable Fall Rally on Friday, Sept. 17 in the gym, hosted by the innovative ASB to promote the beginning of fall sports. The crowd arrived to the California themed assembly...

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