Maya Guzman, Writer
With a passion for writing and a new found love for photography, Maya Guzman, 12, is entering her first year as a staff member for the Downey Legend Newspaper. The summer going into her junior year of High School, Guzman went from being a Whittier High Cardinal to a Downey High Viking, making the decision to transfer based on wanting to further her water polo career. Guzman has been on varsity all 4 years of high school and a co-captain her sophomore year, she also dreams of pursuing a career in medicine.
“Writing has become a huge outlet for me, it has helped me express myself in so many more ways than I knew was ever possible,” Guzman stated. “I have always been outspoken and I love to speak and write about things I am passionate about.”
