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During Mrs. Ortiz’s maternity leave in November, her sister, Ms. Flores, manages the library until her return in March. Mrs. Ortiz said the hardest part of returning is missing her newborn daughter, Eva Catalina.

5 Questions with Mrs. Ortiz

Moises Martinez, Community Section Editor March 7, 2014

After a three-month hiatus since giving birth to baby Eva Catalina, Mrs. Ortiz returned to the library Mon., Mar. 3. Her replacement, Ms. Flores, is now preparing to bid farewell to the Viking Library....

On Feb. 21, guest speaker, Esperanza, waits in the theatre to discuss her father’s survival during the Holocaust.  “My father helped the Jewish people change their names, because he too had 10 passports with multiple names,” Esperanza said.

Keeping the story alive

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2013

To share the story of her father and how his experiences shaped her life, daughter of Holocaust survivor, Esperanza Doe visits Downey High on Feb. 21 during both lunches. The event was planned in part...

Downey author signs book at city library

Downey author signs book at city library

Gustavo Ramirez, Opinions Editor November 2, 2011

In an attempt to spread information about M.J. Trumle, an early 20th century inventor, author Ann Mauer gave a lecture and signed her books at the Downey City Library, on Nov. 19, from 6:00pm to 7:30 pm....

First book fair opens

First book fair opens

Angelica Co, Staff Writer December 15, 2010

Thanks to Scholastic’s sponsorship, the very first Book Fair of the school year was held on the week of Dec. 13 after school from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. With various genres to choose from, students...

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