On Memorial Day a morning memorial day tribute was held at the Downey cemetery where local citizens and war veterans came to honor those who passed defending this country.
The ceremony opened with attendees...
Jazz Choir was privileged to be invited to New York and be taught by a professional jazz conductor, Steve Zegree, from April 17 to 21, along with other ensembles from across the United State, where they...
Director Baz Luhrmann brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s third novel, The Great Gatsby, to life to tell the tragic story of Jay Gatsby on the big screen.
The movie stays accurate to the book as...
Downey dancer and ROP assistant teacher Cassandra Garcia, 12, took the next step in her dancing career by competing in the World of Dance competition in Los Angeles on April 6.
World of Dance...
Mr. and Ms. Fuenmayor are father and daughter and both currently teaching at Downey High School. Ms. Cassie Fuenmayor is currently a substitute, for Ms. Kasner, who majored in English in college, and her...
The rave for the new indie movie Spring Breakers has audiences everywhere excited for their own spring break. Harmony Korine, the director and writer of the movie, displays the stereotypical teen dream...
Out of the 46 million mobile apps offered by the App store, the one that has become the new popular game to play is 4 Pics 1 Word. People of all ages are playing the mind-boggling game in which you are...
Ms. Richelle Mercure didn't always pursue a teaching degree in Spanish; when she was younger her mind was set on dance. Her passion for the art started early and she continues to dance to this day.
Mercure’s...
Jeans for Teens, headed up by the Do Something organization, has come to Downey High and captured the attention of students around campus for the second year in a row.
Jeans for Teens, sponsored by...
Starting in November, English teacher Andrea Sims is substituting as counselor for her friend, Nicole Sanders, who is out on maternity leave. She will cover for Sanders for two to three months in bungalow...
