Downey High’s dance team took the stage alongside the ROP dance classes at the Downey Theatre on Wednesday, May 8, for a showcase of their dance routines that they’ve worked on all year. Samantha...

After two weeks of extensive testing, English teacher Tina Carlson reflects on her twelve years of proctoring Advanced Placement exams.   Q: How were you chosen to be in charge of the testing? A:...

Since the beginning of April, seniors who applied for scholarships have undergone interviews to determine the winners of these cash contributions. Over four hundred seniors applied for the available...

From Friday, April 19 to Sunday, April 22, several members of Downey KIWIN’S attended the 37th Annual District Convention at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, winning six awards for their club. KIWIN’S...

Every Friday, a group of upperclassmen break the tradition of casual Fridays, and dress up in not-so-casual wear. Juniors David Sanchez, Juan Nunez, Ricardo Perez, Luis Rojas, Jarid Reyes, Eric Escarciga,...

Junior Stacy Caprilli participated in the United States Nationals Age Group Speed Skating competition during the week of March 11 in Omaha, Nebraska, winning four medals in her meets. After originally...

On Thursday, March 21, math teacher Mr. Bradfield and his band, DTC, performed during both lunches to raise money for Relay for Life.   Formed last August, Bradfield’s band is a group that...

Freshman Nayeli Quintero sells cookies in an assortment of flavors, such as chocolate chip with Nutella and Oreo.   Q1: How did you start off baking cookies? A1: My neighbor, Gracia Almanza,...

On Feb. 26, Key Club held their annual elections for aspiring board members during both A and B lunches. Every year, the service club allows any paid members of the group to run for a certain position...

Despite the love she has had for ice-skating and pole-vaulting, Michelle Gunderson always made academics her number one priority, which led her to be the passionate math teacher she is today.   Gunderson’s...