![President of both KIWIN’S and the Thirst Project, Jezabel Perez, 11, gives insight on what being in these clubs is all about. “Being in these clubs has really taught me how to socialize and realize that as high schoolers we can make a difference in our community and even internationally,” Perez stated. “While being in them [clubs] I’ve made close friends and met people who inspire me to continue helping those who need it.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Jezabel-659x900.jpg)
Kiwinis/Thirst Project Food Drive
Valerie Mora, Editor-In-Chief
• December 6, 2020
![The Thirst Project Club is a student-oriented organization that not only fundraises money to provide water to those in need but educates those who do not know anything about situations like these happening all around the world. “Our purpose is to fill the jerry cans for these women and children so that they don’t have to,” Diana Balisco, 12, a member of the club (left), says, “There are pregnant women who lose their offspring just for the family they have at home, there are children- seven to eight years old who are harming themselves just to carry a big jug of water 6 kilometers home.”](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/unnamed-1.jpg)
Thirst Project
Clarissa Arceo, Photographer
• September 25, 2019
Walking for Purpose, Walking to Help
Adrian Soto, Writer
• February 20, 2019
KIWIN’S Club
Nicole Estrada, Writer
• September 20, 2017
![At the Town and Country Hotel in San Diego, KIWIN’S was presented with a total of six awards during the weekend of April 19 through the 21 for their progress and effort towards their club. The awards that KIWIN’S won were: Distinguished Club, Single Fundraiser, District Project, Kiwanis Adviser Hall of Fame, Video Contest, and T-shirt Design.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_8241_2_72_.jpg)
A year of success recognized
Rodas Hailu, Co-Editor-in-Chief
• April 26, 2013
![On April 12, Santa Alejos demonstrates the pride she has in her four Downey High School students and the support of the various activities her children are involved in. Jazmin, 11, is part of DHS Dance Team, Jaqueline, 11, plays the clarinet in band, Jerry, 10, is a wrestler and Jocelyn, 10, is part of the JV track team.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG0785_2_72.jpg)
Mother of many talents
Sara Cabrera, Writer/ Copy Editor
• April 19, 2013
![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.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_9863_2_72_2.jpg)
Walking and supporting
Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• March 29, 2013
![On March 4, English teacher, Ms. Kasner, is announced Teacher of the Year for Downey High School. “I feel very proud and honored to represent DHS,”Kasner said.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_9381_2_72_2.jpg)
Celebrating the teacher of the year
Joey Flores, News Editor
• March 15, 2013
![On Friday, March 1, senior, Mario Galvan shares his story about battling cancer during the March Madness fundraiser for Relay for Life. Galvan was Homecoming King and a member of the varsity football and varsity soccer teams.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_1911_2_72.jpg)
Finding a cure together
Norma Flores, Sports Editor
• March 15, 2013
![On January 12, the Downey KIWIN’S hosted a KIWIN’S Training Conference at Downey High School to teach others what the club is about. Mr. Gaytan, their advisor, began the conference by welcoming the guest.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_5895.jpg)
Serving one at a time
Brenda Lopez, Writer
• February 8, 2013
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