The Downey Legend

Roy Mendoza

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor

Roy Mendoza is quite the multitasker.  Not only is he a senior with a full schedule at Downey High, he is also mentoring his freshman sister, and has taken on the double duty of Co-Editor-in-Chief and Copy Editor of The Downey Legend. The busy student found his interest in writing during his middle school years and always sought to improve his skills as a reader and writer.  He continued with this skill along to high school where, as a sophomore, he was offered a chance to be a part of history in the making by joining Downey High’s first ever Online Newspaper staff.  Taken aback by the offer, he accepted, and two years later, he is glad he did because Mendoza holds a position now that has only ever been held once.

“I feel so honored to have a double position,” the ambitious writer said.  “I know sometimes the stress might get to me, but I have my Co-Copy Editor behind me at all times, and I need to be behind my E.I.C. one-hundred percent.  I have her back completely, and I know she has mine because we’re the team captains, along with the Photo Editor.  We have to set an example.”

Mendoza is glad to have met and surpassed his goal to stay on the staff of The Downey Legend for the rest of his high school years, and plans to attend the University of California: Berkley after two years at Cal State Long Beach.  He hopes the skills he has learned throughout his time in newspaper stay with him, as he wishes to be a reporter for The New York Times.

Mendoza is proud of his position on staff, but he also makes time for friends and family as well.  On the weekends, one can usually catch this teenager at popular local hang out spots with friends.  One thing is for sure: there is much in store for this motivated yet humble individual.

 

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Acknowledging the Viking Alumnis

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In the background: Mrs. Tina Campos

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Winter Formal 2012: Enchanted Evening

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Holiday spirit for all

Holiday spirit for all

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor
December 16, 2011
Viking water polo defeats the Lancers

Viking water polo defeats the Lancers

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December 16, 2011

Resisting an accepting change

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November 22, 2011
A second round of bear meat

A second round of bear meat

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November 2, 2011
Bring on the food trucks

Bring on the food trucks

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October 12, 2011
Sizzling summer flicks

Sizzling summer flicks

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor
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Drama’s man-eating success

Drama’s man-eating success

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor
May 31, 2011
Yearbook wins NSPA Pacemaker Award

Yearbook wins NSPA Pacemaker Award

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor
May 11, 2011
Swims road to finals

Swim’s road to finals

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor
May 11, 2011
With many awards already under their belts, the Volsung staff is once again nominated as a finalist for the 2010 National Scholastic Press Association Pacemaker Award for the Atypical yearbook. Returning staff members Laura Nevarez, Marcello Mendoza, Carlos Ontiveros, Andrew Vega, Rhea Santos and Karissa Prudhomme waited for this year’s results which will be announced on April 17.

2009-2010 Yearbook becomes Pacemaker finalist

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor
March 7, 2011
Boys basketball gains SGVL title; advances to CIF

Boys basketball gains SGVL title; advances to CIF

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor
February 16, 2011
Junior quarterback, Dallas Lopez, jumps up to catch the ball during the homecoming game on October 15 at Allen Layne Stadium.  The Vikes beat their opponent Gahr High 42 to 23.

Vikings trump gladiators at homecoming game

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor
October 20, 2010

Introducing, the Senior Tables

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor
September 30, 2010

A musician in the making

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor
April 30, 2010

Reflections of romance

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March 31, 2010

Bringing it back together

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February 26, 2010

Make it new

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February 1, 2010

The compelling act of giving

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December 2, 2009

Sublime confirms the long awaited reunion

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