The Downey Legend

At the Downey High School gym on April 17, the Sadie’s DJ interacts with students attending the dance to get the crowd hyped up. “ The DJ was awesome, [I] love how he came down and hyped us up,” senior Destiny Ayala said.

It’s the ladies’ turn

Mia Dixon-Slaughter, Co-Editor-in-Cheif May 6, 2015

On Fri., Apr. 18, the Downey High student body attended the luau themed Sadie’s dance in the gym. The dance, titled “Lets Have A Tiki part 2,” was decorated with Hawaiian props and a black light...

On Jan. 20, David Flores asked his closest friend from track to winter formal. “I thought it was about time I asked her,” Flores said.

A Knott’s Berry formal, and berry nervous asking

Irania Quintero, Staff Writer February 4, 2015

Throughout the month of January, students all over Downey High School are found stressing out not only because of upcoming finals, but also because of Downey’s annual winter formal dance at Knott’s...

5 Questions with Ma Nadeschka

5 Questions with Ma Nadeschka

Mireya Navarro, Staff Writer November 12, 2014

After winning Downey’s Best Dance Crew last year, Street Ninjas member, Ma Nadeschka Estocado decided to take dancing to the next step. Due to her passion for choreography, she created a club to teach...

Five Questions with Anthony Munoz

Five Questions with Anthony Munoz

Sara Cabrera, Writer/ Copy Editor June 14, 2013

Junior Anthony Munoz performed in three numbers during the Dance Review, the annual end of the school year recital, as the only male to perform at this event. He has had a strong passion for dancing since...

Five Questions with Chris Chang

Five Questions with Chris Chang

Joey Flores, News Editor March 11, 2013

Breakdancing has been a passion of junior Chris Chang’s ever since he first became interested in it during February of 2012. When he started dancing, he spoke to math teacher Jose De La Torre, and has...

On Janurary 22, Spanish teacher, Ms. Richelle Mercure, holds a flamenco pose in her classroom: R-6,to express her passion for Latin dance. “When I teach and see my students dance, it is so meaningful to me,” Mercure said, “ because I remember how important dance was when I was their age.”

Dancing the dream

Mia Dixon-Slaughter, Co-Editor-in-Cheif March 1, 2013

Ms. Richelle Mercure didn't always pursue a teaching degree in Spanish; when she was younger her mind was set on dance. Her passion for the art started early and she continues to dance to this day.   Mercure’s...

Downey High School’s Latin Dance Team

June 3, 2012

The Downey Legend presents DHS' Latin Dance Team. This group of individuals varies from the norm. Rather than simply learning spanish grammar, the Latin dance class is taught everything from spanish culture,...

Bringing the house down

Bringing the house down

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief May 11, 2012

Downey’s usual silent evening campus was filled with an abundance of new faces and inspired creativity as it presented its annual Open House, on May 10, at 6:00 pm. However, unlike their usual parent...

When the Clock Strikes Twelve

When the Clock Strikes Twelve

Dinorah Acuña, Writer May 11, 2012

Prom marked the beginning of the end for the Downey High Senior Class of 2012, taking place at Sirona’s, in the Santa Anita Race Track, at 8 p.m. The long awaited event, with the theme of “When the...

At the Homecoming dance which was held on October 15 in the gym, the king and queen, Vincent Reynolds and Nicole Sanchez share a dance.  The Homecoming dance, themed “City Night Lights” began right after the game and lasted until midnight.

Homecoming 2010: City Night Lights

Sharon Kim October 18, 2010

On October 15, students flocked into the gym after a victorious football game against Gahr for the “City Night Lights” homecoming dance. The week prior to the dance, both students and ASB worried...

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