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March madness for True Lasting Connections

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2012

A competition similar to the NCAA’s March Madness was put into motion at Downey High from Feb. 29 – Mar. 15 with high hopes of raising $21, 550 school wide for True Lasting Connections. TLC provides...

Heels over head

Heels over head

Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif March 21, 2012

Ever since kindergarten, Joseph Carter has done flips whenever he had the chance.  His random stunts caught the eye of various students and staff, including Mr. Baker, while doing a back flip off of the...

Boys varsity lacrosse off to a rocky start

Boys varsity lacrosse off to a rocky start

Norma Flores, Sports Editor March 19, 2012

After a win by forfeit against Palos Verdes, the Downey varsity boys lacrosse team took on Crespi High School. The duel took place on Friday, March 9, at 7 pm, in the Allen Layne Stadium. The team felt...

The road towards CIF championships ends for girls basketball

Norma Flores, Sports Editor February 29, 2012

With high hopes of making it to the semi-finals, the Lady Vikes basketball team entered the quarterfinals first on Feb. 25, at 7 pm, in the gym. The duel against Summit High School, proved to be a long...

Reaching for the sky

Reaching for the sky

Jessica Xilo, Parents & Teachers Editor February 29, 2012

As part of the Lance Corporal Kenneth L. Worley Young Marines in Norwalk, California, Beth Abzun earned the title as Division Six Marine of the Year for 2012 as a result of her leadership and determination. As...

Vikings take the win from the Paramount Pirates

Vikings take the win from the Paramount Pirates

Norma Flores, Sports Editor February 7, 2012

The girls varsity water polo team took the win against the Paramount Pirates, on Jan 26, at the Downey Aquatics Center. The game began at 3: 15. Each team lined up on opposite sides of the pool, and the...

Viking turned Trojan

Viking turned Trojan

Julia Ruiz, Sports Editor February 7, 2012

The dream becomes a reality for football star Jabari Ruffin as his commitment to the University of Southern California reaches its closing stages.  USC first noticed the young linebacker’s talent on...

Get the horns

Get the horns

Dinorah Acuna, Writer January 20, 2012

  About a month ago, junior Christian Malacarne, signed a two-year contract to become a member of the Mexican rodeo team Rancho Contento. It is surprising that a year prior to this accomplishment,...

Girls varsity basketball fumble their way into a loss

Girls varsity basketball fumble their way into a loss

Norma Flores, Sports Editor January 18, 2012

The varsity basketball girls played the rivalry game away, on Warren’s turf on Jan. 11 at 5:15 pm. The game would end with a victory for the Bears, but not without the Lady Vikes giving them a fight. First...

A special thanks to staff

A special thanks to staff

April Rios, Writer/Photographer November 21, 2011

As a special thanks to all faculty, ASB organized Staff Appreciation Week from Nov. 7 to Nov. 10, in which teachers and personnel were spoiled with compliments and catch phrases on colorful posters all...

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