Food Drive 2023
Jocelyn Gonzalez and Ximena Solorzano
• March 7, 2023
Homecoming Game
October 9, 2019
![Downey High School hosts its annual Fall Blood drive on September 27 where Kirsten Rodriguez, 12, has donated a pint of blood. “I feel that the blood drive is really important cause it helps those who need it,” Rodriguez said. “I’m hoping my blood goes to someone in need.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/BLOODDRIVE_2_72_C-900x600.jpg)
Downey High’s Annual Blood Drive
Vanessa Carrillo, Co-Editor-in-Chief
• October 10, 2018
![Being a blood donor for two years, Kaithlyn Pineda, 11, gives helpful tips to those donating blood. “Don’t be scared of the needle, make sure you eat before you donate. You might pass out if you don’t,” Pineda said. “Also if your iron level is too low in one finger, ask to check the other finger to make sure you don’t miss out on the opportunity to help others.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Apr.20_FinalDraft_3_VanessaCarrillo.jpg)
Downey High Blood Drive
Hector Diaz, Photographer
• May 1, 2018
Staying Motivated
Nathalie Sibal, Co-Copy Editor
• November 17, 2017
![Although last year’s blood drive was more advertised, Nelly Mora, 11, says there were still fellow Vikings at the gym on Friday ready to donate their blood. “This year we were like really stressed out about it and we had a lot to do,” Mora said. “We still have homecoming and the fall night rally and everything that we’re still planning.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Sept.29_3rdDraft_Vanessa_Carrillo_Ne.jpg)
Downey’s Annual Fall Blood Drive
Alexis Gutierrez, Writer
• October 4, 2017
![ASB gets creative with posters put up for the annual Food Drive during Nov. 2- Nov.13.
“It’s always good to help out others with what you can,” Melissa Guevarra, 11, said. “Plus a few teachers offer extra credit so it’s a win-win situation.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/FoodDrive_Karla_Ramirez2_2_72-900x477.jpg)
Food Wanted
Aimee-Nicole Torres, Community/Parent & Teachers Editor
• December 7, 2015
![In the A building, the Star Wars series is advertised for all students. Students enjoy watching the movies because they are suspenseful, action-packed, and they have grown up with watching the movies.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/DSC_0399_2_72-900x599.jpg)
From A Theater Far, Far Away
Alex Castillo, Copy Editor
• December 2, 2015
![On Thurs., Mar. 20, junior Austin Rodriguez runs for senior class representative. “Think of us as President FDR and Vice President Truman,” Rodriguez said. “ I make new deals.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/DSC_0608-123.jpg)
The race to lead the school
Edward Valencia, Writer/Parents and Teachers Editor
• April 11, 2014
![During both lunches, the library sells shirts and bracelets to support raising awareness for cancer research though March madness. Mr. Manzanares took his time to help cancer patients by selling shirts, bracelets, and doing other fundraisers, after losing his own father to cancer.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/IMG_6953_A_TRIANA.jpg)
Who do you relay for?
Moises Martinez Cortez, Writer/Community Editor
• April 9, 2014
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