The Downey Legend

Strumming chords for success

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief April 6, 2012

Local bands gathered at the Downey High School gym on Fri., March 30 to share their music with an audience of eager teenagers. The concert, hosted by ASB, was originally designed to be a Battle of the...

Laughs for a cause

Laughs for a cause

Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif March 21, 2012

In an effort to fundraise for the TLC program, the Comedy Sportz team held Open Mic Nite before their game on Friday, March 9, at 5:30 p.m., in the B-building theatre.  Never before had there been an...

Taking steps forward

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2012

The students at Club Entourage were struck with surprise when Lowes in North Downe offered a $10, 000 grand in store credit. The club set out to expand by applying for the grand early first semester and...

Striving for the perfect sound

Striving for the perfect sound

, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 29, 2012

The Downey High School wind ensemble and concert band took an opportunity to prepare for the Festival season at the DUSD Band Spectacular, hosted by Warren High School on Feb. 25. Along with music groups...

New season, new fashion

New season, new fashion

Kathy Ochoa, Writer February 29, 2012

With the winter coming to an end, people can’t help but look forward to the upcoming trends of the spring season. The dull dark colors that come along with winter are replaced with bright sunny shades....

A ghostly blend of love

Dinorah Acuna, Writer February 29, 2012

Following the success of her first single off the Born to Die album, Lana Del Rey released her ghostly blend of love and longing song “Born to Die” in late 2011. The tune has been receiving much attention...

Many cultures one stage

Many cultures one stage

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

The Latin Dance Ensemble presented Downey’s third annual Cultural Talent Show on Dec. 9 at 7:oo pm in the theatre. As contestants and ensemble members were behind stage running around frantically preparing...

Album review of “Mylo Xyloto”

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

With already four other albums still on the charts, British alternative rock band Coldplay released Mylo Xyloto worldwide on Oct. 24. The album’s perplexing title left many questioning its meaning for...

Stayin fresh

Stayin’ fresh

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief December 16, 2011

Keeping the hip-hop scene fresh at Downey High School, juniors Andrew Navarro and Andrew Ayala release their original clothing line Blast to maintain their individual interests and style. The line was...

Resisting an accepting change

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor November 22, 2011

Along with its European counterpart, “Changing” by The Airborne Toxic Event was released on Feb. 1 throughout North America. Contrary to a few of their other songs, a calm vibe can be felt at the beginning...

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