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Because she thrives off of helping others, Karla Ramirez, 12, plans to explore her love for medicine by pursuing a career as a nurse anesthetist. “Nursing is my passion,” Ramirez said. “I want to put my energy into saving and helping people.”

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Freshmen’s First Year

Stefanie Chavez and Jessica Ayon
May 15, 2018

Senioritis Strikes Again

Jessica Ayon and Stefanie Chavez
May 8, 2018

Local Food Business Review

Stefanie Chavez and Jessica Ayon
April 13, 2018

Downey High School’s Walk Out Tribute

Stefanie Chavez and Jessica Ayon
March 21, 2018
Stefanie Chavez

[Photo] Winter Sports Coming to an End

Lizzy Martinez, Co-Business Manager
February 26, 2018

How to Prepare for the Super Bowl

Stefanie Chavez and Jessica Ayon
February 20, 2018

The Greatest Showman Review

Stefanie Chavez, Photo Editor
January 30, 2018
Marching down 3rd Street on Dec. 3, the All District Band plays for the people of Downey for the annual Christmas parade. The group of performers consist of students from both Warren and Downey High School’s band who were invited to show off DUSD’s talent.

[Photo] 66th Annual Christmas Parade 2017

Nicole Estrada, Writer
December 13, 2017
During one of the last few rehearsals for the school play, Nicole Carter, 12, runs through her lines, portraying Mrs. Kirby, at Downey high school’s theatre on the evening of Nov. 1. “I loved playing Mrs. Kirby because of her sass and style,” Carter said. “Coming to rehearsals have always been very fun because the cast is incredible.”

You Can’t Take It With You

Stefanie Chavez, Photo Editor
November 17, 2017
Warren Wimps come to together in front of the main stage, to celebrate the annual tradition of the city’s high school rivalry on Oct. 26. Students stood together smiling and chanting: “What do we eat? Bear Meat,” before snapping the photo.

[Photo] Downey vs. Warren Spirit Week

Lizzy Martinez, Co-Business Manager
November 1, 2017

Scary Stories

Stefanie Chavez and Jessica Ayon
October 24, 2017

School Hacks

Stefanie Chavez and Jessica Ayon
September 20, 2017

ERWC Expert Projects

Karla Ramirez, Photo Editor
May 24, 2017

Prom Fashion Show

Stefanie Chavez and Jessica Ayon
May 19, 2017

Open House

Stefanie Chavez, Photo Editor
May 12, 2017
MilkyWay Tea House’s menu is displayed subtle on the wall for their customers to browse and choose what drink they want. The tea house has a variety of teas, boba, and non-dairy drinks to choose from.

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Working for MilkyWay Tea House, Dahlia Rangel, 12,(middle) explains what she likes about the whole environment in the tea house. “ Honestly, I love everything about working there; I love the people, I love making the drinks,” Rangel said. “ I look forward to going to work everyday.”

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Having their grand opening on March 18, MilkyWay Tea House is now a new addition to the Downey Gateway, located on Downey and Firestone. The tea house offers fused fruit flavor, non-dairy, and slowed boiled boba to their customers.

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In order to help those who cannot afford a dress for dances, Glamour Gown members, Catherine Saldivar, Sara Guillén, Kaylee Aburto, Madeline Weyers, Isabella Fierro, Giselle Garcia, Michelle Vilarino, Kayla Terrazas, and Alexandra Romero come together on January 14 at the Casa de Parley Johnson. “Many of us have been doing this since our freshman year,” Garcia said. “It was nice to see how happy everyone gets once they find the right dress and ‘Say yes to the dress’.”

[Photo] Glamour Gowns

Alicia Garcia, Photographer
January 25, 2017

Weekend Christmas Events

Melissa Diaz, Videographer
December 20, 2016
For the 60th annual tree lighting at the Downey Civic Center on Dec.5, Giselle Garcia, Miss Teen Downey Princess, assists the Downey Rose Float Association by volunteering in the arts and crafts section. “Every year the Rose Float Association provides food for the event,” Garcia states, “which I gladly helped sell and serve.”

[Photo] Downey’s Tree Lighting and 60th Anniversary

Alicia Garcia, Photographer
December 16, 2016
Opening up the parade in a black convertible, Financial Partners, with their members walking behind them, participate on Dec. 4th for Downey’s Christmas Annual Parade. Every year, people from the city line up to see the show that runs through Florence and 3rd St.

[Photo] Christmas Parade

Anabelle Rositas, Writer/Photographer
December 16, 2016
From a young age, Pahola Gallegos, 11, has embraced fashion and doesn’t let the chilly winds hitting DHS faze her style. “I’ve always felt that the best way to present yourself is when you look your best you know,” Gallegos said. “I dress to impress whenever I can, because you never know who youre going to meet that day.”

[Photo] #WhatsTrending: Top Winter Fashion Trends

Melissa Estrada, Section Editor
December 14, 2016

2016 Presidential Election Thoughts

Melissa Diaz, Videographer
December 11, 2016

CoverGirl’s Breaking the Norm

Fatima Rosas, Managing Editor
November 18, 2016

Encountering the Ouija Board

Fatima Rosas, Managing Editor
November 18, 2016
Getting in spirit for their last ever Downey vs. Warren football game, seniors, Marc Gepigon, Eduardo Bayardo, Andrew Biladeou, Joseph Lee, Alan Ramirez, Byron Merlos, and Josh Choi, decide to cover themselves in Viking red in order to to show what Viking Nation is about. “It was a great end to our four years, the cherry on top,” Ramirez said. “We’re going to look back and be glad we did this with our friends.”

[Photo] Last Hometown Rivalry Game, One To Remember

Melissa Estrada, Section Editor
November 18, 2016
At the Stardust Festival, Pinchi (Michelle) Michi, arrives during the early morning of October 2 to promote her talent that is rather dear to her. “I lost my husband about two years ago and for a while, I wasn’t able to draw without having everything revolve around him,” Michi says. “My appreciation towards El Dia de los Muertos, after my husband’s death, inspired me to paint what I paint.”

[Photo] Festival in the Stars

Christopher Tellez, Podcaster
October 26, 2016
While the crowd waits for rapper Troy Noka, Power 106 DJ, Jose Jimenez, is the one that keeps the crowd entertain by interacting with the audience. “I’m the crowd pleaser,” Jimenez said. “I like to get everyone excited for the song that is being played.”

Troy Noka Concert

Karla Ramirez, Photo Editor
October 26, 2016

Downey Vs Warren Spirit Week

Melissa Diaz, Videographer
October 21, 2016
Now having dealt with a breakup, Alexandria Gonzalez, 12, is returning to music, and changing her appearance by getting a tattoo, showing how much dedication she has in making music. “Once I broke up with my boyfriend, I started to work on myself and my music,” Gonzalez said. “I also got a tattoo; this shows dedication, to show everyone that this means something to me.”

Stars on the Rise

Karla Ramirez, Photo Editor
October 5, 2016
Downey High School’s Mrs. Ordway taught some of the first classes of Designing the American Dream, and she talks about the best and the worst of handling a new subject. “There where a couple of key pieces of literature that we taught before, so that was exciting because it was familiar to me, but at the same time it was scary,” Ordway said, “we were reading Gatsby with a completely different look, so instead of focusing on colors and certain literary themes, you’re focusing more on the American Dream and who gets it, or who doesn’t.”

The New Generation

Fatima Rosas, Managing Editor
June 6, 2016
Marvel fan, Daisy Lopez, 11, shows full patriotism by doing a heroic pose in the back of B building with the American flag behind her while wearing Captain America apparel on May 10. “My favorite scenes from the movies are battle [or] fight scenes, I love watching characters go all out with their powers, weapons, and gadgets,” Lopez said.

Captain America: Civil War

Fatima Rosas, Managing Editor
May 18, 2016
Playing sheepherder Something Something Snetsky, in Drama Production’s play, Fools, Andre Nicola, 11, talks about what he liked best about the play. “I really love the scenes with just Lenya and Dr. Z,” Nicola said. “They are both so funny and I couldn’t help but laugh.”

[Photo] The School Master Breaks the Curse

Melissa Hernandez, Staff Writer
May 16, 2016
Having recently transferred to Downey from a private high school, Glendale Adventist Academy, Jocelyne Rojas, 10, talks about her future and her vast change of environment.

[Photo] 5 Questions with Jocelyne Rojas

Melissa Hernandez, Staff Writer
May 11, 2016

Dead Poet Society in Real Life

Fatima Rosas and Bearice Peña
May 4, 2016
Having recently transferred to Downey from a private high school, Glendale Adventist Academy, Jocelyne Rojas, 10, talks about her future and her vast change of environment.

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Normal Twenty-Two Year Old Releases Album

Fatima Rosas, Managing Editor
April 20, 2016
Released on March 4, Zootopia will continue playing in various theatres, including the Krikorian Theatre near Downey High School. “It was a little cliché, but it was very family friendly so that’s good,” Brittney Diaz, 11, said. “I’d watch it again.”

[Photo] Where Anyone Can Be Anything

Jazlyn Contreras, Video Manager
March 22, 2016

The End of CDs

Fatima Rosas, Managing Editor
March 16, 2016

Shia LaBeouf Art Stunt

Fatima Rosas, Managing Editor
March 8, 2016
Dancer Lucia Ruiz, 12, finds herself able to vote in Bolivia, and shares the importance of being an active citizen here and in her home country.

[Photo] The Bolivian Voter

Melissa Hernandez, Staff Writer
March 4, 2016
Dancer Lucia Ruiz, 12, finds herself able to vote in Bolivia, and shares the importance of being an active citizen here and in her home country.

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New York Fashion Week

Fatima Rosas, Managing Editor
February 24, 2016
From the start, the ladies in the varsity basketball team were confident for the win against Paramount on Feb. 11. “To be honest, no [Paramount was not a strong opponent],” Victoria Lopez, 11, said, “but I respect that they never give up.”

[Photo] The Paramount Pirates Walk the Plank

Melissa Hernandez, Staff Writer
February 24, 2016

“I … consider myself their life coach”

Karla Ramirez and Melissa Hernandez
February 16, 2016
Given the title during the Rose Parade, Miss Downey Lauren Martinez shows off the crown and sash awarded to her during her crowning. “I had a lot of fun this year and want other girls to experience the pageant the same way I did,” Martinez said. “I’m happy to let other girls have their year.”

[Photo] Miss Downey 2015

Miranda Ramirez, Editor-In-Chief
January 20, 2016

Oregon Militia Take Over

Fatima Rosas, Managing Editor
January 15, 2016
Inside Staples Center, on December 4, 2015, following the pre-show, the crowd eagerly waits for the performers to begin the Jingle Ball Concert. “Where I sat behind the stage, I was amazed to see how many people were setting up for just one artist,” Megan Ramirez said.

Jingle Ball 2015

Fatima Rosas, Managing Editor
December 15, 2015
Captain Dean Milligan, along with other officers, stop to socialize with citizens on the street. The majority of the officers came out to the parade to pay respects to their fallen hero.

The Life of a Hero

Karla Ramirez and Sabrina Picou
December 15, 2015

Alessia Cara is Here

Fatima Rosas, Managing Editor
December 8, 2015

It is Not About Survival

Fatima Rosas, Managing Editor
November 10, 2015
During the screening in the DHS theatre, the organization Exodus Road was mentioned by Stop the Traffick to promote the collaboration they have with the organization. “We set a goal of $2,300, and we actually passed our goal, reaching roughly $2,500.” Bayardo said. “Exodus Road was very thankful for our donation.”

[Photo] 3 A.M. Girls

Melissa Hernandez, Staff Writer
November 10, 2015
During the volleyball game vs. Dominguez in the DHS gym, Jonnie Potvin, senior, makes a kill for Downey on Tuesday, Oct.19. “My team and I got the job done and didn’t let them score a lot of points,” Sara Flores, 11, said. “I think we did good.”

[Photo] Girls’ Volleyball Dominate Dominguez

Alyssa Vega, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 6, 2015

The Scream Contest

Fatima Rosas, Managing Editor
October 23, 2015
From the moment Egor Goncear came to America from Russia in 2011, Angel Martinez, junior, has been Goncear’s friend and has remained his closest friend since. “It was actually pretty hard to get super close to Egor,” Martinez said. “The language barrier was huge, but I was determined to help him out and get him used to life in America.”

[Photo] From Russia with Love

Alex Castillo, Copy Editor
October 21, 2015
Before the bell rang during 6 period on Oct. 2, senior, Jarred Aldaco, asks senior, Julissa Villalobos, to the homecoming dance. “Very rushed, I got to school early thinking this wasn’t going to work out,” Aldaco said, “I had to get there before she got there so it was pretty intense.”

Homecoming Proposals

Karla Ramirez, Photo Editor
October 21, 2015

Infinity by One Direction

Fatima Rosas, Managing Editor
October 20, 2015
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