The Downey Legend

Norma Flores

Norma Flores, Sports Editor

Norma Flores, 12, is a writer and photographer for The Downey Legend for the second year in a row. She wants to portray Downey High through images that kindle others to want to be involved with their campus. “I’ve always had an interest in writing and photography,” Flores said. “I would like to show others what I’m capable of.” A goal Flores has in mind is to be an FBI agent, criminal profiler, or a part of the Behavioral Analysis Unit because she is interested on how an individual’s mind is persuaded to commit a certain type of crime.

Her main interest is swimming, but she also enjoys reading books and writing whatever comes to her mind. Flores’s hobbies are working out and running because she feels free when doing so. One of her dreams is to become an Olympic swimmer. “I want to make my life worth it and would like to impact on other’s lives too, because the world has a lot to offer to us,” she said. “We shouldn’t conform because we each have some sort of role to play, and we should push ourselves over our own comfort zones and be daring.” Although Flores may have a lot to show to her peers regarding her capabilities, she may also inspire those who do not know her through the dedication expressed by her own skills.

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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.

The grand proposal

Norma Flores, Sports Editor
May 31, 2013
On April 12, Mario Galvan, 12, and brother, shaves Mr. Zegarra and Mr. Houts hair off in front of the entire student body at the Allen Lane Stadium. “Our wife’s don’t know about this,” Zegarra said, “but they will know once we get home.”

A season of accomplishments

Norma Flores, Sports Editor
April 16, 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.

[Photo] It started with a seed

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2013
One of three hand offs is made by Ismael Guerrero,12, to Anthony Bravo,11, for the second leg of the boys 4x4 relay race on Mar. 27, at Paramount High School. This is one of the biggest league meets of the year,” Bravo said, “and it all comes down to the four by four.

The fantastic four

Norma Flores, Sports Editor
March 29, 2013
In attempts to help bring in more donations for Relay for Life, math teacher Eric Bradfield and his band, DTC, perform during both lunches on Thur March 21, in the gym.  The band performed a series of grunge songs including works originally by Nirvana and Pearl Jam.

[Photo] Rocking out for Relay for Life

Rodas Hailu, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2013
At the varsity lacrosse game vs. Palos Verdes on March 4, captain Nick Farina, 12, defends the ball from the opponent, making a goal. “Over forty different colleges have scouted me this year,” Farina said. “I have decided to go to Adam State in Alamosa, Colorado.”

It is in your blood

Norma Flores, Sports Editor
March 18, 2013
On Friday, March 1, senior, Mario Galvan shares his story about battling cancer during the March Madness fundraiser for Relay for Life. Galvan was Homecoming King and a member of the varsity football and varsity soccer teams.

Finding a cure together

Norma Flores, Sports Editor
March 15, 2013
At Stay Gallery, on February 8, Downey residents are able to view photographer J. Arthur Morris first collections of photos.  The gallery also plans to show his other collections within several months.

For the love of the arts

Norma Flores, Sports Editor
February 14, 2013
A lose ball of a counter attack sends Olivia Aguirre, 11, Alex Perez, 10, and Meghan Nevarez, 12, to try to regain possession of the ball as they take on the Whittier High School Cardinals in the Downey Aquatics Center on Dec. 11. The lady vikes kept their winning strike, as the final score was 11-9.

A continuous momentum

Norma Flores, Sports Editor
December 21, 2012
On Saturday, Nov. 10, Joy Miley, 12, helps the varsity volleyball team score against Los Osos High School, in Rancho Cucamonga, during their second round of CIF. The Vikings lost 0-3 and did not make it to the third round of CIF.

Fall sports take it all

Norma Flores, Sports Editor
November 15, 2012
Candles, flowers and a poster are placed in front of the Cleta St. residence to pay tribute to Susana Perez, the mother who was killed, on Wednesday, Oct. 24. Suspect Jade Douglas is currently being held in suspicion of the crime.

[Photo] Tragedy on Cleta Street

Kaylee Camacho, Public Relations Manager
October 29, 2012
At the Downey High Club Rush, Eduardo Munoz,11, disguised as a green and purple dinosaur, dances to “YMCA” with his fellow Juniors Yasmeen Delatorre, Rigoberto Chavez, Arnold Gonzalez, and Aaron Sanchez. “It was really fun! I enjoyed the moment,” Munoz stated. “It was super hot and sweaty inside the dinosaur suit, but it was worth it.”

Finding common interests

Norma Flores, Sports Editor
October 9, 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.

[Photo] Spreading pink beyond the campus

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2012
The final season

The final season

Norma Flores, Sports Editor
June 15, 2012

Varsity swim crush the Lancers

Norma Flores, Sports Editor
April 3, 2012
Celebrating Literature

Celebrating Literature

Norma Flores, Sports Editor
December 15, 2011
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