The Downey Legend

Teen Court: Follow Up

Angelina Andrade and Jazmin Cantoran March 12, 2023

Teen Court is an organization that helps encourage students who might want to get involved in the field of law to join. It gives students hands-on experiences in the courts of law and explores the world...

Club Rush 2022

Club Rush 2022

Kimberly Moreno and Ariel Lara February 9, 2022

As the second semester comes to a start in Downey High School, Downey hosts their annual Club Rush for a second time again. Club Rush gives all grades the opportunity to join and know the clubs that...

Club Rush 2021

Ximena Solorzano and Gina Campos September 30, 2021

Finding a Balance

Ajla Nasic, Social Media Manager October 5, 2016

As the school year progresses, students’ schedules are becoming bombarded with their involvement in an immense amount of new clubs, along with their current enrollment in AP classes. Consequently, prioritizing...

Club President, Gerardo Flores, explains to students who want to expand their knowledge of cultures, especially those chosen as the topic in the meetings. With the music and fashion in today’s society. “I want to help students be able to have an outlet, to be able to reach the community and express who they are,” Flores said, “So come join today!”

The New Kids of the Club World

Lidia Rios, Public Relations Manager October 29, 2015

Conceived from the minds of six seniors, C.R.E.A.T.E (Creativity relates everything and teaches everyone) brings a new spunk to the table at Downey High School. C.R.E.A.T.E club offers help in poetry,...

During their first meeting in the Writing Center, in room A-100, new and returning Writing Center tutors introduce themselves. One at a time they recite their names and what they like to do during their spare time.

Renovation of the Writing Center

Angelica Fregoso, Staff Writer October 28, 2015

At the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year, Downey High School’s Writing Center was upgraded from a grim Z-Bungalow, which primarily served as a room where students sent to tardy-sweep could be...

On Nov. 9, H.O.P.E Club member, Diane Delgado, 12, emphasizes the need to serve other cities by attending Furry Fun in Hawthorne City to serve rescued rabbits. “It was fun to be surrounded by people that care about animals and know I make a small difference by caring as well,” Diane Delgado said.

Hope Club Bunny Rescue

Lauren Rodriguez, Writer/Student Life Editor November 15, 2013

H.O.P.E. Club volunteered at a bunny rescue shelter in the City of Hawthorne on Sat, Nov. 9, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.   Club members dedicated their Saturday morning to helping out a...

On Thursday, Oct. 24, Tailer Villarreal, 10, dances with Luis Rodriguez,11, at the third annual amigos barbeque. “They’re so sweet,” Villarreal said. “I always have fun dancing with the Amigos.”

DHS Amigos third year kick off BBQ

Lauren Rodriguez, Writer/Student Life Editor November 1, 2013

The DHS Amigos hosted their first event of the year with a barbeque on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., behind the Allen Layne Stadium for general and special education students. As...

Five Questions with Ben Gutierrez

Five Questions with Ben Gutierrez

Joey Flores, News Editor February 11, 2013

Future Leaders of America is the newest club at Downey High School, started by Ben Gutierrez, 11, during the past week of January 28. The club has the roots of JSA, but it focuses more on republican and...

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