As her first year in newspaper, Shelby Solis, a writer, wants to participate more in Downey High events, such as attending games of such. Shelby wants to use her talents and her academic excellence to attend USC and UCLA to pursue writing or journalism. Outside of school, she participates in the girls’ golf team of Downey High, is an extroverted person, and loves to meet new people. She also wishes to travel and visit a variety of places in her future.

Since she was young, writing has always caught her attention because she has always had the ability to express her opinions, thoughts, and feelings through writing.  “Writing about feelings, thoughts, and opinions is an easier way to express and relax myself, and that’s why I love it,”  Solis states. “It’s a form of art that people should use more often since it gives a way of freedom.”