I have always turned to art for entertainment, but rarely for anything else. While the odd book or film might inspire something resembling a feeling, I only ever really cared about the unfolding of the...
Invited by their counselor to join this semester, the English 100 students are trying out a new course here at Downey. This is a college-based English class that began Tuesday, January 14, taught by a...
After learning about satires, the three Honors English 10 classes used this technique to ridicule the difficulties in today’s society. Sarcasm is not only a snarky response one can make in order to taunt...
Downey High English and poetry teacher Josette Bean did not grow up basking in the warm California sun, eating popsicles to beat the heat in the shade of palm trees, but in the chilly town of Wasilla,...
Mr. Zakour is a current English teacher at Downey High School, who has been teaching at Downey for 21 years.
Q1: Why did you want to start a typewriting club?
A1: The smarter balance testing was...
After teaching at Sussman Middle School for 20 years, Kimberly Wilmoth, decided to make a change in her career by becoming a sophomore English teacher at Downey High.
She was sitting in her...
Sara Cabrera, Writer/ Copy Editor
• February 26, 2014
After the recent passing of Mr. Child, newcomer Ms. Pena is permanently taking over his five English classes who have had to adjust to 3 different substitutes during the 1st semester.
Q1....
Moises Martinez, Community Section Editor
• February 25, 2014
Beginning this spring, the Downey Unified School District will be implementing a series of changes to the curriculum that will affect primarily the English and Math departments.
This year, students...
Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• January 18, 2013
As she raises her first-born daughter and teaches English, Courtney Mierau continues to march on through the difficulties of balancing her personal and professional responsibilities while struggling in...
All throughout the school year, dedication and hard work have emerged from the Vikings who tackle multiple Advanced Placement classes along with various clubs and sports. Despite the tremendous amount...
