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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

Natalie Gomez

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer

Senior Natalie Gomez joined The Downey Legend as a writer this fall. She first became interested in journalism after her experience with yearbook camp the summer before her senior year. She is excited to start the year and further advance her writing skills by taking on challenging stories. “I hope Newspaper helps me gain confidence with my writing and helps me stay on top of current events,” Gomez said. Gomez is optimistic in making The Downey Legend a recognized news outlet to students, faculty and the community by writing interesting stories.

In her spare time Gomez enjoys catching up on the latest news, driving around town and staying home watching her favorite shows on Netflix. Her love for baseball developed during her time playing softball in previous years and her all time favorite team is the Los Angeles Dodgers. After graduating from Downey High School, Gomez plans on completing a degree in psychology and continuing her education by applying to medical or law school.

 

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Getting chocolate sauce poured on his ice cream, Eduardo Ubillus, 11, chats with another student on June 4, outside the J building. Ubillus enjoyed working with the students in Cramm’s class.

Shaking it up

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer
June 16, 2015
On June 3, in the gym, junior Cintia Macias, a member of the yearbook staff, helps pass out drinks to the students who showed up for the yearbook distribution party. “I was happy to see the students looking at the book and smiling because their friends are in it,” Macias said, “I loved the excitement the students got when they got the yearbook.”

A sense of nostalgia

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer
June 15, 2015

Surf’s up

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer
June 10, 2015
“We were a little bummed when the teachers started asking for their students stuff back because we wanted it to be open for you guys to come and check it out,” creative director Gabriel Enamorado stated. “At first, it was very slow; there was only like 20-30 people and we thought after the break, people were going to leave, but no. It just got more and more packed by 7. You couldn’t even walk in here; there were parents, teachers and students.”

Stay Young Festival of the Arts II

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer
May 29, 2015
Due to their performance in their CTE classes, such as dance and health occupations, four girls are honored by receiving medals from the Los Angeles County Regional Occupational Program, on April 28. Left to Right: Mrs. Delgado, counselor, Natalie Turcios, 12, Briana Reed, 12, Mr. Houts, principal, Genesis Hardiman, 12, Fatima Lima, 11, and coundelors Mrs. Loyarte, Mr. Frye, and Mrs. Morse.

One school, four medalists

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer
May 29, 2015
During the weekend of Apr. 9-12, Aron Ramirez, 12, went to Town and Country, a hotel located in San Diego, to participate in the Skills USA competition and advances to the nationals in Lowville, Kentucky.  “It made me feel like a proud papa when all the teams medalled, because I saw that every individuals effort was paid off.”

So you think you have skills?

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer
May 13, 2015
5 Questions with Beshoy Hanna

5 Questions with Beshoy Hanna

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer
May 4, 2015
On Mar. 18, students from Downey High School attended the Yale University meeting held by Daniela Dellarza to receive information about the university. The meeting provided information on the campus like financial aid, housing, and requirements for going to Yale.

Scouting out the Ivy League

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer
March 25, 2015
During the last week of February, both seniors and cousins, Andres Diaz and German Diaz, celebrate the top applicant reception letter they received from the University of California, Santa Barbara. They both plan on attending the ceremony together and are excited for what there is to come.

Becoming a gaucho

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer
March 10, 2015
On Feb. 24 during lunch Camille Norczyk , 11, talks about how she enjoys talking to kids and getting them prepared for what’s to come for them in the future. “I like the feeling of people looking up to me,” Norczyk said.

Born to lead

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer
February 25, 2015
5 Questions with Julissa Chavez

5 Questions with Julissa Chavez

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer
February 17, 2015
At the Sanitation District of Los Angeles County, on Jan. 31, the Young Legislators pose with Assemblymember Cristina Garcia after their lunch break. The students listened on as Garcia gave them a run down of how her life as a legislator was going.

Legislators in the making

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer
February 17, 2015
On Sat., Jan. 17, at the Redondo Beach Historic Library, Ms. Stratford weds her fiancé Rick Crespo. “Lots of work goes into a wedding, but it’s all worth it once the day came,” Stratford said. “My bridesmaids were long time friends so they helped me through the stress.”

Tying the knot

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer
February 6, 2015
	In the gym on Jan. 19, the varsity cheer team’s flyers practice their scorpions for their competition in Dallas, Texas. “We are not use to this kind of routine; it’s different,” Avrion Gray, 12, said. “There are a lot of things going on.”

From Downey to Dallas

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer
February 4, 2015

They hate us ’cause they ain’t us

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer
January 23, 2015
On Dec. 5, Joel Castro speaks about his painting Marching Giants at the event Art of Rancho hosted by Stay Gallery. The happened to fall on Castro’s birthday, and he was happy to celebrate it at Stay Gallery with his fellow artists.

Art of Rancho

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer
December 21, 2014
Since the last week of October, ROP Health Occupation students from Downey High School visit the PIH Health Hospital for hands on practice. Students in this class go to the hospital during first and second period everyday except Mondays.

The doctor is in

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer
December 9, 2014

R-e-s-p-e-c-t at Downey High School

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer
November 12, 2014
Senior Michael Mendoza was specially picked to work in wood shop with the amigos club to help in the special day class. " I like assisting my peers cut up the wood and watching them put it together and then for them to be proud of the masterpiece they have created," Mendoza stated.

Sharing the art of construction

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer
November 12, 2014
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