Max Venegas is a sophomore at Downey High School and a first-year photographer for The Downey Legend. Standing tall and athletic, Venegas is known for his goofy demeanor and welcoming personality, making sure everyone feels comfortable around him. He describes himself as a blend of introverted and extroverted. Outside of newspaper, Max is passionate about volleyball and is working hard to make the high school basketball team. He dreams of playing in the NBA and hopes to attend UCLA. Reflecting on his dreams, Venegas states, “I want to be proud of the things I worked hard to achieve for…”