![On Tuesday, Oct. 15, during the water polo game versus Warren, the cheer team pumps the boys up to encourage them to win. The team beat Warren with a final score of 8 to 12.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/DSC_0130_2.jpg)
The rivalry in the water
Mia Dixon-Slaughter, Co-Editor-in-Cheif
• November 13, 2013
![At the Blood Drive, on June 6, the nurse prepares the needle for the next student who will donate blood. Downey High donated over 475 pints of blood.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/IMG_0246_2_72_2.jpg)
Anything for the blood
Joey Flores, News Editor
• June 14, 2013
![Five Questions with Renee Berumen](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/IMG_9983_2.jpg)
Five Questions with Renee Berumen
Gabby Sanchez, Co-Editor-In-Chief
• June 4, 2013
![At the Town and Country Hotel in San Diego, KIWIN’S was presented with a total of six awards during the weekend of April 19 through the 21 for their progress and effort towards their club. The awards that KIWIN’S won were: Distinguished Club, Single Fundraiser, District Project, Kiwanis Adviser Hall of Fame, Video Contest, and T-shirt Design.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8241_2_72_.jpg)
A year of success recognized
Rodas Hailu, Co-Editor-in-Chief
• April 26, 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.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8804_2_72_2.jpg)
The first walk of many
Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
• April 17, 2013
![Participants from the Arc Walk wait in line in front of Acapulco Mexican Restaurant to get their burritos for lunch after finishing the event. The Arc Walk is an annual event that donates its profits to the disabled who work at The Arc located on Washburn Road.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_9863_2_72_2.jpg)
Walking and supporting
Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• March 29, 2013
![At the Downey High School Theater, handed out the agenda to all members in order for them to follow along with what was being discussed on March 11 during their meeting. Principal, Tom Houts reported on the construction for the new buildings.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_9564_2_72a-2.jpg)
PTA: March 2013
Sara Cabrera, Writer/ Copy Editor
• March 18, 2013
![Five Questions with Yamato Sasaki](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/yamato1.jpg)
Five Questions with Yamato Sasaki
Joey Flores, News Editor
• February 22, 2013
![On Jan. 30, Karina Gonzalez, 10, visits Washington D.C. as a chosen youth commissioner foe the Keep America Beautiful conference. “I can’t wait to share what I learned from the conferences with the Green Team.” Gonzalez said.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/photo-1_2_72_.jpg)
America, the beautiful
Vivian Buenrostro, Co-Editor-in-Cheif
• February 14, 2013
![On January 12, the Downey KIWIN’S hosted a KIWIN’S Training Conference at Downey High School to teach others what the club is about. Mr. Gaytan, their advisor, began the conference by welcoming the guest.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_5895.jpg)
Serving one at a time
Brenda Lopez, Writer
• February 8, 2013
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