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After their first event of the school year, Malek Dweik, 12, recaps the Downey Does club’s on the affair, which took place at the family birth center at Downey PIH on September 23, where they supplied mothers and newborns with care packages. The new volunteer club meets every Tuesday afterschool in room B-216.

Making Wishes Come True

Ajla Nasic, Social Media Manager October 26, 2016

Fueled by their passion to make a difference for children impacted by life-threatening illnesses, the Make-a-Wish Foundation Club works to fundraise money to establish a sense of happiness and hope...

During the first meeting in the school theatre, on October 5, Jonathan Zaragoza, 11, Everette Sanchez, 9, Danny Corzo, 11, and Sussy Sanchez, 11, set up on stage for the first time. This group of recently admitted Comedy Sportz members stepped on stage to show off their improv skills and challenge their dramatic skills.

One Night Only

Jasmine Fernandez, Editor-In-Chief October 19, 2016

One Night Only, Downey High’s Improv Club, returns for the 2016-2017 school year bigger and better than ever. With a fresh roster of aspiring comedians, the club explores the depth and complexity...

E-Sports at Downey High School

Alex Castillo, Copy Editor October 19, 2016

With the sudden growth of professional video gaming, most top tier gaming organizations have begun to scout talented young players in high school leagues. This new era of professional gaming has been dubbed...

After their second official meeting of the year, members of the LGBTQ+ club pose for a picture in C105. They listened to each other’s stories of how they came out to their friends and parents.

LGBT + GSA

Aimee-Nicole, Staff Writer/Photographer October 28, 2015

The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender + community at Downey High School keeps growing, as a new club named LGBT+ is not the only club, but there is also the previously established club named GSA [Gay...

Arriving inside the theater on Thursday, Oct. 23, students sell candy for a dollar to help aid the young girls that are victims of sex trafficking. Club members sold sodas, candy bars, Skittles, and red licorice to help raise enough money to donate to the founders to rescue the young girls.

Stop the traffick!

Mia Dixon-Slaughter, Co-Editor-in-Cheif November 12, 2014

A new club, Stop the Traffick, has been admitted amongst the list of over 50 clubs at Downey High starting with the 2014-15 school year. Stop the Traffick is a club dedicated to raising awareness about...

Stepping up at the end of her sophomore year, Hope Club President, Elle Neri, 11, takes on a role of leadership for the community service organization. “I try to put myself in other people’s shoes, which makes me want to help out more,” Neri said.

What it takes to lead a club

Serene Gallardo, Community Section Editor October 4, 2013

Clubs spawn as an effort to be more inclusive, and their presidential openings wait to be filled by students who can balance both their schoolwork and the responsibility that comes with leadership. Each...

During Open House, students and parents arrive to the gym for the art show to see all the work done by students. The art show is one of my favorite parts about Open House, parent, Stephanie Hernandez said, because the art is very well done and creative.

Opening doors to future vikes

Gabby Sanchez, Co-Editor-In-Chief May 31, 2013

Downey High School held its annual open house on Thursday, May 23 and introduced the incoming freshmen to all clubs and classes, let them watch performances to feel the school’s spirit and allowed current...

Taking steps forward

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2012

The students at Club Entourage were struck with surprise when Lowes in North Downe offered a $10, 000 grand in store credit. The club set out to expand by applying for the grand early first semester and...

Out with the old, in with the new

Out with the old, in with the new

Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif October 12, 2011

The campus filled with members of the community, parents, students, and faculty as Back-to-School Night rolled around once again on Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.  Class blocks for students...

Our leading ladies

Yvette Trujillo February 1, 2010

Business Education for Leading Ladies of America, also known as BELLA, is a fairly new club on campus that started last year which helps young girls succeed and become leaders. “I’ve met a lot of...

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