The Downey Legend

At Downey High’s pool, on June 3, seniors Haley Lueanos, Miriam Castillo and junior Raven Perez, take a swim for the final Amigos Club BBQ of the school year. “The pool party was really fun,” Castillo said. “It was a great time and very relaxing.”

Amigos make a splash

Esther Rodriguez, Parents & Teachers Section Editor June 16, 2015

On Wed., June 3, the DHS Amigos hosted their first ever Amigos Pool Party at the Downey Aquatics Center.   The Amigos met at the pool during their third period and came together to eat, swim...

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...

Participants from the Arc Walk wait in line in front of Acapulco Mexican Restaurant to get their burritos for lunch after finishing the event. The Arc Walk is an annual event that donates its profits to the disabled who work at The Arc located on Washburn Road.

Walking and supporting

Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 29, 2013

The annual Arc Walk for Independence was held Saturday at 8 in the morning on March 23, at Stonewood Mall where hundreds of people joined together to walk around the city of Downey to honor and show support...

On October 25, Alicia Lopez, 9, dances at the DHS Amigos Club BBQ in the gym to meet and greet new members. Gathered around each other, club members danced, and played games with balloons to bond with new friends.

Meeting and greeting as amigos

Joey Flores, News Editor October 25, 2012

As an entertaining social gathering for those involved in Amigos Club, a meet and greet barbeque was hosted by advisers on October 25 in the gym. The atmosphere in the gym during the event was in very...

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...

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...

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