The Downey Legend

A call to action

A call to action

Gustavo Ramirez, Opinions Editor February 29, 2012

An assortment of protestors gathered at the corner of Imperial Hwy. and Paramount Blvd. on Jan. 28 to protest the Downey Police Department and City Council for what they claimed was their lack of  police...

DHS Amigos dance unites education

DHS Amigos dance unites education

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief February 29, 2012

DHS Amigos hosted Downey’s first annual Valentine’s Day Dance on Feb. 14 from 11:00 to 1:00, in the gymnasium, for both club members and the special education students. The three advisers for DHS Amigos...

Vikings take the win from the Paramount Pirates

Vikings take the win from the Paramount Pirates

Norma Flores, Sports Editor February 7, 2012

The girls varsity water polo team took the win against the Paramount Pirates, on Jan 26, at the Downey Aquatics Center. The game began at 3: 15. Each team lined up on opposite sides of the pool, and the...

On her way to Bucknell University

On her way to Bucknell University

Angelica Co, Student Life Editor January 22, 2012

While others await their college acceptance letters, senior Cynthia Moreno rejoices at her set future at Bucknell University after she succeeded in winning a full tuition scholarship from The Posse Foundation...

From blank wall to message for all

From blank wall to message for all

Kimberly Dominguez, News Editor December 16, 2011

  A new nationalistic embellishment was installed Nov. 18 on the B-building in order to emphasize patriotism throughout DHS. According to principal Tom Houts, recent studies have shown that out...

Boys basketball triumphs over Lakewood

Boys basketball triumphs over Lakewood

Dinorah Acuña, Writer December 16, 2011

The boys varsity basketball team went against the Lakewood Lancers and came out victorious on Dec. 9 with a score of 48-35 at the gym. Though the game had a slow start, the Viking’s aggressive defense...

Game on!

Game on!

Gustavo Ramirez, Opinions Editor December 16, 2011

Determined to defeat one another for the glory of being named Yu-Gi-Oh champion, players gather in the library every morning and lunch to test their card playing skills, decks, and strategies. Yu-Gi-Oh,...

Bells ring for success

Bells ring for success

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2011

It was a successful night on Nov. 10 after the varsity football team dominated the Lynwood Knights 20-6 at their last league game played at the Allen Layne Stadium. Both sides started strong and refused...

Getting a grip on self-control

Getting a grip on self-control

Kimberly Dominguez, News Editor November 21, 2011

Freshmen and sophomore students fill the gym on Nov.16 to watch a video production, “Get a Grip”. The video gave the students information on how to use self-control in everyday discussions. After...

Downey JSA chapter heads off to the LAX Marriot

Downey JSA chapter heads off to the LAX Marriot

Gustavo Ramirez, Opinions Editor November 21, 2011

JSA members congregated at the LAX Marriott, on Oct. 12 and 13, to practice democracy and strengthen debating skills at the 2011 Junior State of America Fall State Convention. “JSAers” remained at...

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