The Downey Legend

Has Distance Learning Trapped Students In A State Of Arrested Development

Lukas Luna, Co-Copy Editor September 20, 2020

In the early days of my junior year, I very distinctly remember spotting a group of freshmen. Nothing about this group seemed terribly different from other freshmen and that is what made them so notable....

Freshmen Vs. Seniors

Freshmen Vs. Seniors

Lily Nguyen, Comic Artist September 13, 2017

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...

Getting a grip on self-control

Getting a grip on self-control

Kimberly Dominguez, News Editor November 21, 2011

Freshmen and sophomore students fill the gym on Nov.16 to watch a video production, “Get a Grip”. The video gave the students information on how to use self-control in everyday discussions. After...

Welcoming the newcomers

Welcoming the newcomers

Sergio Villegas, Staff Writer October 12, 2011

After the morning bell rang on Sept. 7 at 7 o’clock freshmen were sent into the next chapter of their education: high school.  As they walked, many felt nervous as they transitioned into one of the...

Stepping into a new world

Anais Hinojosa September 30, 2010

Over 1,000 confused and bewildered freshmen flooded the congested hallways of their new world on Sept. 8 as they set foot in high school for the first time. Changes such as a huge, maze-like campus, and...

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