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,...
Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• December 7, 2012
The community showed holiday spirit on Dec. 2, during the 61st annual Downey Christmas Parade, while local students and businesses waved through Downey Avenue.
The rainy morning did not halt...
From mid-September until now, junior Rigoberto Chavez has been collecting plastic bottle caps from students on campus to raise funds for his cousin’s chemotherapy treatment.
Chavez carries...
Sara Cabrera, Writer/ Copy Editor
• October 9, 2012
Downey High School’s annual Back-to-School Night on Wednesday, Sept. 19 was successful, as parents were well informed, got a firsthand look at their children’s classrooms and learned what will be expected...
From the new Glee club to the KIWIN’S service club, many organized goups throughout campus held a meet-and-greet to urge new members to join, on Sept.18 and 19, during both lunches by the rally stage....
For some, it was just another normal Tuesday, but for the KIWIN’S Club, Sept. 25, 2012 was the day that students, parents, and residents of the Downey community came together to ask City Hall for more...
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...
In an effort to bring some of Downey’s community service clubs together, the KIWIN’S hosted the city’s first annual Kiwanis Family Fun Night, on Feb. 24, at Downey High School.
The groups who make...
Jessica Xilo, Parents & Teachers Editor
• January 20, 2012
As a new year begins, seniors face the responsibility of searching for local scholarships within the community to help with college expenses.
The Local Scholarship, available on www.downey.dusd.net,...
April Rios, Writer/Photographer
• January 20, 2012
While some students relaxed over the holiday season, KIWIN’S and the East and West Middle School Builder’s Clubs banded together to volunteer at the Midnight Mission in Los Angeles. KIWIN’S has reached...
