The Downey Legend

Juan Munguia

Juan Munguia , Photographer

Juan Munguia, a 17-year-old social butterfly, is one of the new photographers to join The Downey Legend. Munguia took this opportunity to improve his skills as a photographer and is striving to show people things they have never seen before. He aims to start shooting some behind the scenes material this year. Although he describes photography as a “cool little hobby,” he has made it his personal mission to make sure every photo he takes is close to perfect.

 

Not only is Munguia a photographer, he is a food fanatic and a dog lover. When he isn’t snapping pictures of his husky, Mishka, or chowing down on pastrami fries from The Hat, he is spending quality time with friends or playing basketball. Munguia’s friends would describe him as an outgoing guy who would do anything for others. He isn’t afraid of making new friends and stepping outside of his comfort zone. He plans on spending two years at Cerritos College and then hopes to join the fire academy. “Being able to help someone is amazing,” Munguia said “but being able to save their life is even better.” He hopes to accomplish his lifelong goal of becoming a firefighter in the next 10 years.

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On Thurs., Mar.20, junior Andrew Sanchez gives his speech during the ASB Caucus. Sanchez was running to become secretary for the 2014-2015 school year.

[Photo] The race to lead the school

Edward Valencia, Writer/Parents and Teachers Editor
April 11, 2014
On Tues., Mar. 4, Mr. Pittenger counts the plants and gets them ready for his next Botany class. “Plants have the ability to do cool things animals can’t,” Pittinger said. “You can do surgery and clone them.”

[Photo] Botany Sales

Esther Rodriguez, Parents & Teachers Section Editor
March 10, 2014
On Wed., Jan. 7, a new Wing-Stop location opens in front of Downey High to give more restaurant options to Downey residents. “ Finally I can eat wings after school without having to walk far,” senior Edgar Ramirez said.

[Photo] Wild for wings

Lola Rodriguez, Student Life Editor
January 22, 2014
On Tues., Dec. 10, juniors Ricky Venegas and Alex Rivera, owners of LA living, show off original sweaters designs. Venegas and Rivera sold their merchandise to people around the Downey community.

[Photo] Entrepreneurs in the making

Vivian Buenrostro, Co-Editor-in-Cheif
December 13, 2013
With a 3.4 G.P.A, Bridgett Mota ,12, has the grades for a four year unversity. “I always dreamed of going to any four year college-first out of my family,” Mota said.

[Photo] College jitters

Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 15, 2013
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[Photo] Five Questions with Christian Cruz

Esther Rodriguez, Parents & Teachers Section Editor
November 1, 2013
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