Oh, it’s definitely a rush!
Noemi Lozano, Copy Editor
March 10, 2014
On Wed., Feb. 26, clubs held their semi-annual Club Rush event. This event, done every semester, is a way to promote clubs and activities on campus. Key Club, Fashion Club, and Interact Club, along with many others, set out their tables filled with flyers, buttons, stickers, and new member registry....
Taking Initiative
Joey Flores, News Editor
May 17, 2013
Key Club held its third Downey Initiative on Wednesday, May 8 at 3:00 P.M. after school, to clean up the school campus. The events started this past March as soon as the new Key Club board was established. Elizabeth Aceves, 10, is a Key Club member who attended an event that made board members realize...
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 for the mentally and physically disabled and their opportunities for economic independence. Crowds...
Student elections, Key Club style
Rodas Hailu, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2013
On Feb. 26, Key Club held their annual elections for aspiring board members during both A and B lunches. Every year, the service club allows any paid members of the group to run for a certain position on the board. President, vice president, and class representatives were a few of the positions available...
Just doing good
Joey Flores, News Editor
January 30, 2013
Longfellow Elementary School received a revamp on its campus by people from the Compton Initiative, an organization that revitalizes school campuses and houses in Compton. On the morning of January 19, volunteers gathered to help, and Downey’s very own KIWIN’S and Key Club were there to participate. Anthony...
Little boxes, big money
Joey Flores, News Editor
December 5, 2012
Downey High School’s Key Club has raised over $1,000 for UNICEF, an organization that donates money to third world countries, by doing different fundraisers during the months of October and November The club is amongst those groups that helped eliminate tetanus in some third world countries. Key...
Five Questions with Sophia Paik
Joey Flores, News Editor
October 30, 2012
Q1: You are co-president of CSF and secretary for Key Club, amongst other board member positions. What is your main motivation to be involved in these clubs, especially as a board member? A1: Well, for Key Club, I have compassion and the urge to serve the community. Ever since I was young, the community...
Brilliant meets wise
Angelica Co, Student Life Editor
March 21, 2012
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 of perseverance these rigorous courses and extra curricular activities require, these students have...
Green monkeys storm Magic Mountain
Angelica Co, Student Life Editor
November 21, 2011
Thousands of Key Club members from California, Nevada, and Hawaii swarmed the Golden Bear Stadium at Six Flags Magic Mountain on Nov. 19 to celebrate the annual Fall Rally. Equipped with thundersticks, pom-poms, and whistles, different divisions battled it out during the spirit war and auction event fo...
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 and parents began at 6:00 p.m., and an organized bell schedule prompted parents and students to the...