The Downey Legend

Marilyn Ramirez

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief

For senior Marilyn Ramirez, newspaper is not only a class. No, for this young journalist, The Downey Legend is her inner voice, her happy, her passion, her future. Ramirez sets out to improve her writing ability with every new story, setting new goals for herself with the start of every deadline. She is currently the Copy Editor and Co-Editor-in-Chief on staff. She joined the online publication in order to gain experience in journalism; after studying at either UC Berkley or San Francisco State University, she is certain she will write for Time Magazine and develop a career in photojournalism. Ramirez plans on hiking through war-zones, or the jungles of Borneo in order to capture the beauty she wishes to documents. This journalist has no space in her agenda for anything less than extraordinary.

 

When she is not writing stories or improving her photo and web layout skills, Ramirez enjoys spending time with her better half, Kyle Hudspeth. Like many others, she adores Disneyland and shopping . She might be found at her favorite drinks chain, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, reading a book or making awkward conversation with strangers. She has an unbelievable amount of positive energy, which she utilizes in a myriad of activities from school work, to staff bonding, however, it is not so obnoxious, because it is balanced out with the right amount of sarcasm. Ramirez is a fast-paced, modern girl of sorts with a dedicated disposition; she is undoubtedly heading toward great heights.

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On Wednesday, June 5, a group of friends look through the 2013-2014 yearbook, You Can Do That, in the gym during the Release Party hosted by this years yearbook staff.  The party had a large turnout; with over 300 tickets sold to students.

A book’s worth of memories

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 12, 2013
Six years since its implementation, athletic director Mark Rand addresses friends and families in celebration of the student athletes who are participating in sports in college, at the Athlete Signing Party on May 30. “We started with only six kids going off to college playing sports, and now we’re at eighteen,” Rand said. “That just shows the improvement we’ve had in our athletics.”

[Photo] The very best

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief
June 7, 2013
At the end of the 2012-2013 school year, Mr. Bradfield will be leaving Downey High to teach abroad in Costa Rica. He is only planning on staying in Costa Rica for a year and will continue teaching math as he is in Costa Rica.

Becoming international

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2013
After fiancé Kevin Miller proposed to math teacher Ms. Michelle Gunderson on May 10, at the Dodger Stadium, the couple plans to have their wedding next summer. The proposal was recorded on the Kiss Cam for the entire stadium to watch.

[Photo] The grand proposal

Norma Flores, Sports Editor
May 31, 2013
In the Krikorian Theater, Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man 3 premieres on May 3 for Marvel Comic fans. The award-winning sequel made $1 billion on opening night and has managed to remain the top movie two weeks after its release.

Iron Man Review

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2013
On April 25 at the Lakewood Youth Center, insurance job scout Mia Xilo finds potential employees for her company. There were 12 different job locations available to apply for at the event.

Landing your dream job

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2013
At the 5K for TLC , ASB director, Gordon Weisenburger  runs his first lap around the corner of Harriman St. on April 13. ASB students also participated with Weisenburger.

The first walk of many

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2013
On March 29, Comedy Sportz members Bryce Caliwag, 12, Miguel Meza, 11, and Marco Arroyo, 11, sit together in the theatre to play the game of Speed Date. The Blue Team beat the Red Team in this Relay for Life fundraising game.

Funding for a lifetime of laughs

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2013
The annual plant sale held on March 16 by Downey high school Botany classes gave members of the community the opportunity to purchase their plants in the front parking lot. Mr. Pittengers Botany class began cultivating the plants in early Sept.  2012.

It started with a seed

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2013
As students trickle both in and out of the College and Career Center on Feb. 21, they listen and ask questions regarding admission and enrollment to Cal State Long Beach. Admitted students attended the meeting as they finished with their after school activities.

Getting insight for The Beach

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2013
On February 21, Fred Gallagher and Harley Windmark former CIF champions from 1957 reunite at the Stay Gallery in Downey. “We only weighed one hundred and fifty pounds when we played football,” Gallagher said. “Now the boys weigh more then two-hundred pounds.”

The past and present champions of Downey High

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2013
On Friday, Feb. 8, Steven Soderbergh’s Side Effects premieres in theaters everywhere and earns $10 million and number three in the box office opening weekend. The psychological thriller, starring Jude Law, Rooney Mara, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Channing Tatum, follows Emily Taylor’s life of being prescribed with antidepressants.

Side Effects Movie Review

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2013
On February 11, in the Downey High School theater, English teacher, Mark Child  explains the APEX program to the PTSA members for teens to recover their credits. “The capacity of students that are able to enroll in the program is 90, there is a total of 87 students,” Child said.

PTA: Feb. 2013

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2013
In the Downey High gym during a match against Domingez wrestler, Maria Hernadez,11, attempts to pin her opponent on, Jan. 24, in order to win her match. Hernadez is the sole girl on the wrestling team this year.

Wrestling makes their way to league

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2013
At the Downey vs. Warren basketball game, Dakari Archer, 12, blocks Michael Onyebalu, 12, from making a two point shot in, at the DHS gymnasium.

Boys basketball start the league with a loss

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2013
During the month of December, stores begin to throw sales for the upcoming holiday rush. Some items that can be purchased for only $10 include: scarfs, hats, pencils, CDs, and a guitar tuner.

10 places for gifts $15 and under

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2012
During the CIF Finals game against La Serna on Dec. 1, Tristan Esparza, 11, and Jason Thomas, 10, attempt to catch the ball to prevent La Serna from scoring a touchdown. The Vikings were successful in blocking the opposing team from scoring and won the game 33-25.

Viking football goes down in history

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2012
Five Questions with Cecilia Godinez

Five Questions with Cecilia Godinez

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2012
During the Homecoming game, Justin Huff, 10, makes a touchdown that assists the Vikings win 28 to 12, at the Allen Layne Stadium, on Oct. 26. Huff made 12 out of the 28 points for the Vikings.

From the field to the dance floor

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2012
PTA: Oct. 2012

PTA: Oct. 2012

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2012
Feeling infinite

Feeling infinite

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2012
Moments before the beginning of the Downey vs. Warren Dig Pink volleyball game, on Sept. 27 in the gym, the Lady Vikes come together for their ritual huddle. Throughout the years, the team has been able to raise a total of $17,000 in support for finding a cure for breast cancer.

Spreading pink beyond the campus

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2012
During second period in the new Biomedical class, Mr. Hwang demonstrates how to find more information on the human body using a QR app. For students that have interest in becoming a doctor in the future, the new science class is offered in room X-2. “ It’s a very fun and interesting class to teach,” Mr. Hwang said. “I enjoy teaching it.”

Seniors rave for new courses

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2012

Words from the wise

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 21, 2012
Cooking with math

Cooking with math

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2012
Both haven and prison

Both haven and prison

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2012
Bringing the house down

Bringing the house down

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2012
Gathering for the new spring competitors

Gathering for the new spring competitors

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2012
Second time was not the charm

Second time was not the charm

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2012

Not too many cowboys at Sadies

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2012

March madness for True Lasting Connections

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2012
DHS Amigos dance unites education

DHS Amigos dance unites education

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 29, 2012
A truly bad seed

A truly bad seed

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2012
Many cultures one stage

Many cultures one stage

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2011

Album review of “Mylo Xyloto”

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2011
Downey H.E.L.P.S

Downey H.E.L.P.S

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2011
Friday night laughs

Friday night laughs

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2011
DHS is bully-free

DHS is bully-free

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2011
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