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Yesenia Folgar

Yesenia Folgar, Photographer

Yesenia Folgar, a 17-year-old senior at Downey High School, is one of the newest photographers for The Downey Legend. Her passion for photography drove her to apply as a photographer for the school’s online newspaper. She views everything with optimism and keeps an open mind when regarding her future and education, and although she can sometimes be stressed by it, she always finds a silver lining in any situation. She joined the school newspaper to learn about journalism while also building on her love for photography. She enjoys playing on drumline in the school band, something she has done since her freshman year. Some of her other hobbies include photography, reading, and riding bikes.

 

Folgar is also open-minded about college and her future. “I’ve realized that keeping an open mind about many things has brought me so much happiness,” Folgar said. “By keeping an open mind, I was able to find so many things that I love such as being in newspaper and being in drumline.”

 

Parsons College is her dream school, located in New York City, and a perfect fit for her personality. Parsons’ small size combined with its urban location and specialization in photography, perfectly suits Folgar, who prefers smaller class sizes and one-on-one time with her teachers. She is not sure what career she wants to follow, but would love for it to revolve around photography, fashion design, or music. Newspaper is a step in the right direction for her future endeavors.

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On Tues., Apr. 29, the Downey High School music program presents their DHS Percussion & Chamber Music Showcase. Erick Velasquez, senior, performed his original composition  “MoonFlower“ on his Electric Drum Set.

[Photo] A show for the books

Moises Martinez- Cortez, Community Section Editor
May 16, 2014
On Sun., Mar. 2, junior Tony Corona, plays bells and crotales in the Independent Marching World group, Dark Sky Percussion, at the Downey High School Gym.  “I first joined the group to play the cymbals in the battery,” Corona said, “ but then I got switched to the front ensemble to play the bells and crotales.”

[Photo] The hive

Vivian Buenrostro, Co-Editor-in-Cheif
March 10, 2014
Beginning this semester in the Math and English departments, the Downey Unified School District will require teachers to change their curriculum. Mrs. Orca has changed her curriculum after six years of teaching to fit the curriculum requirements.

[Photo] Oh, the times they are a-changin’

Moises Martinez, Community Section Editor
February 25, 2014
Once the semester ends on Jan. 30, Ms. Vargas will have finished her student teaching for Cal State Long Beach. ”I heard a lot of good things from Downey,” Ms. Vargas said. ”It was just what I was expecting.”

[Photo] Student teachers leave

Moises Martinez Cortez, Writer/Community Editor
January 22, 2014
On Wednesday, Dec. 11, senior Andrew De La Cruz performs his solo for Jazz Ensemble at the Winter Concert.  The Jazz Ensemble performed three songs: “God Rest Ye Merry Trombones”, “Oh, Holy Night”, and “Perdido”.

[Photo] Rejoiced

Serene Gallardo, Community Section Editor
December 18, 2013
On Oct. 11, director Paul Greengrass releases Captain Philips recreating Somali pirates hijacking the MV Maerks Alabama. Philips made $8.5 millions on its opening night.

[Photo] Captain Phillips makes a splash in box office

Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 18, 2013
On Thursday, September 26 Jesus Camargo, 12, works at Dairy Queen to make his money and get work experience.  “It can be difficult to juggle both school and work,” Camargo said, “but I do tend to find time for both and I try not to stress myself out.”

[Photo] Senior stress

Lauren Rodriguez, Writer/Student Life Editor
October 7, 2013
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