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On Oct. 8, in room C-114, Mr. Massey reviews graphing quadratic functions in standard form, with his Algebra II, for the next math lesson. “I’m most excited about officially being apart of the Downey family and continuing to improve as an educator,” Mr. Massey said.

Here to stay

Mia Dixon-Slaughter, Co-Editor-in-Cheif October 29, 2014

Downey High School’s long-term substitute teacher, Anthony Massey, is now a permanent teacher this 2014-15 school year. Massey has taken over Algebra II and Geometry classes of former math teacher, Rodney...

Beginning this semester in the Math and English departments, the Downey Unified School District will require teachers to change their curriculum. Mrs. Orca has changed her curriculum after six years of teaching to fit the curriculum requirements.

Oh, the times they are a-changin’

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...

As he shares his love for music, math teacher Mr. Bradfield discusses his musical influences, such as Rush and Jimi Hendrix, on Friday, September 21. The Algebra II and Geometry teacher also plays the piano, and guitar, and sings.

Math teacher and musician

Celeste Lira, Photo Editor October 9, 2012

Algebra II and Geometry teacher Mr. Bradfield did not initially plan on teaching math; music was his major in college. He started playing drums because his friends began to play musical instruments, and...

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