The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend
The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend
The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend
Too anxious to wait, seniors Yaritza Figueroa and Brenda Aguyo open their cap and gown packages with friends, at the lunch tables, during B lunch on, June 4, in order to try on their caps and tassel. “ I’ve been waiting four years for this!” Figueroa said.

Breaking tradition

Mia Dixon-Slaughter, Co-Editor-in-Cheif • June 14, 2013

The class of 2013 will graduate on June 20 at 8:00 p.m. but not on Downey High School’s field; the decision has been made to have the ceremony at Cerritos College.   This is not the first...

In the comfort of his A.P. English class senior Philip Shimada resumes work on a piece of poetry for his own enjoyment, May 28. Shimada is known among his classmates for composing beautiful poetic lines that leave many speechless.

In between the lines

Vivian Buenrostro, Co-Editor-in-Cheif • June 5, 2013

Poet, senior Philip Shimada has been writing poetry about various topics such as religious points of views and light imagery since he was eleven years old. Shimada kept his poetry a secret for two years...

As students trickle both in and out of the College and Career Center on Feb. 21, they listen and ask questions regarding admission and enrollment to Cal State Long Beach. Admitted students attended the meeting as they finished with their after school activities.

Getting insight for The Beach

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief • February 27, 2013

In order to appease seniors’ worries about what to do after being accepted to CSULB, Sehyha Klam, from the university’s Outreach and School Relations program, had an informational meeting after school...

Starting in February after school select Downey High School juniors and seniors, who applied will participate in a student—tutoring program to assist sophomores with their writing skills. This program, officially known as the writing lab, has fallen under the supervision of English teachers: Ms. Stratford, Mrs. Carlson, and Mrs. Bean.

Lending a hand to striving writers

Rodas Hailu, Co-Editor-in-Chief • January 18, 2013

Beginning on Feb. 5, the English Department will be providing free tutoring services for students who need help with their writing assignments.   Led by Ms. Stratford, Ms. Bean and Ms. Carlson,...

Under the direction of Mr. Olariu the Jazz Band performs at the Downey Civic Theater on, Dec. 12, for the Winter Concert put on by the music department. The Jazz Band drew cheers from family and friends with various Christmas songs and renditions.

Joy to the theater

Joey Flores, News Editor • December 21, 2012

On Wednesday, Dec. 12, the music program held their annual Winter Concert at the Downey Civic Theater to get into the festive spirit for the upcoming holidays. The program featured the Concert Band, Jazz...

Young parade observers look on, waiting in the rain, for the final Downey Parade participants along Downey Avenue, on Dec. 3, at three in the afternoon. Despite the weather crowds of spectators turned out to watch the numerous marching bands, Latin dancers, drill teams, and other participants stride through the city.

Don’t rain on my parade

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...

Mr. and Mrs. Gunderson stand on the field in front of the football team as they practice after school on October 22, 2012, in preparation for the homecoming game. Mr. Gunderson attends all home games and nearly every away game.

Number one fan

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief • October 26, 2012

While parents and students socialize in the stands at Friday-night football games, a dedicated fan scrutinizes the plays down by the sideline. Dave Gunderson, father of Downey High’s Statistics teacher,...

Water polo parents gather around the booster club table at Back-to-School Night, on Sept. 20, 2012, to try and gain more support for their sport. This is the first time that water polo has had a table at Back-to-School Night.

Having fun with back-to-school

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...

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