On Memorial Day a morning memorial day tribute was held at the Downey cemetery where local citizens and war veterans came to honor those who passed defending this country. The ceremony opened with attendees...

Director Baz Luhrmann brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s third novel, The Great Gatsby, to life to tell the tragic story of Jay Gatsby on the big screen.   The movie stays accurate to the book as...

With the early retirement of ten-year superintendent Dr. Wendy L. Doty in March of 2013, Dr. John Garcia was welcomed into the Downey Unified School District office on April 1. Dr. Garcia worked his...

With three months until the end of the year, the next round of elections for ASB positions for the 2013-2014 school year took place from March 26 to March 28.   The candidates are competing...

Director Tom Hooper’s Academy Award nominated adaption of the novel-turned-musical Les Misérables has accumulated critical acclaim since it’s Christmas Day release, not for only it’s poignant performances,...

Experienced dancer, English teacher, Andra Macomber, lies behind the walls of  the S-building with an intense love for the arts and lives by seizing her days as if they were her last.   The...

In the fall of 2012, Downey High created a new ROP class dedicated to students who wish to master in the art of video production. Video production is run by Geometry teacher and basketball coach Mr....

For the 2012-2013 school year, eight Downey High School teachers have been awarded grants reaching a total of over $40,000, from the Mary R. Stauffer Foundation, for classroom goals they want to accomplish....

Downey High School held its annual canned food drive from Oct. 29 to Nov.9, in order to provide meals for those who are less fortunate, and bring them some joy during the holiday season. ASB members...

Downey High has typically been a culturally diverse school; this year, however, the campus has numerous students from other countries join its population. Most of the students’ home countries are very...