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DHS Quad Turned Into BMX Arena During No Hate Assembly

DHS Quad Turned Into BMX Arena During No Hate Assembly

Ximena Solorzano, Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2022

      Before the world was taken by storm from COVID-19, assemblies were the epitome of school spirit, with laughs and smiles found on all who participated. Just until recently,...

Bringing athletes from around the world to help with their message, ASA brought pro rollerblader, Eito Yasutoko, from Japan, to help out with their goal. Yasutoko is one of the world’s best rollerblader and has been a partner with ASA for many years helping students around the country.

ASA Entertainment visits Downey High

Amanda Davila, Staff Writer May 3, 2016

As bullying becomes a worldwide issue, Downey High School arranged a visit from ASA Entertainment which took place on Wednesday, April 13, in order to create a powerful bullying prevention assembly.   Unlike...

R-e-s-p-e-c-t at Downey High School

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer November 12, 2014

On Oct. 28, principal Tom Houts led the Character Counts Assembly for each grade level in the school’s gym, where he went over the results of the My Voice survey and played a multimedia presentation...

On Wed., Dec. 11, freshmen, sophomores, club leaders, and athletes are invited to the gym to hear Mike Smith’s personal experience and stance on anti-bullying. “I think what he did was really amazing,” sophomore, Heather Rodriguez said. “I’m going to start being friendly to people who don’t seem to have anyone to hang out with.”

Dude, be nice.

Noemi Lozano, Copy Editor January 7, 2014

On Dec. 11, motivational speaker Mike Smith made a special appearance at Downey High to address the struggles that teenagers may be experiencing and encourages youth to make a difference. All varsity athletes,...

On Friday, March 1, senior, Mario Galvan shares his story about battling cancer during the March Madness fundraiser for Relay for Life. Galvan was Homecoming King and a member of the varsity football and varsity soccer teams.

Finding a cure together

Norma Flores, Sports Editor March 15, 2013

4,000 plus students, divided into two assemblies, were rounded up in the gym during second period on March 1 to begin fundraising for Relay For Life. The event, on June 1-2, works toward trying to find...

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