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Yearbook tries something new

Yearbook tries something new

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor June 21, 2012

With a successful yearbook under their belts, the 2011-2012 yearbook staff decided to throw a signing party in the gym on Friday, June 8 with the intention of raising funds for next year’s staff.   Though...

Acknowledging the Viking Alumnis

Acknowledging the Viking Alumnis

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor June 1, 2012

Upholding the annual tradition, Downey High School held the 13th Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, on May 25, in the B-theatre. This year’s event included inductees from the class of 1956, 1979, and 1986. At...

Winter Formal 2012: Enchanted Evening

Winter Formal 2012: Enchanted Evening

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor February 11, 2012

After much effort on ASB’s part, Winter Formal 2012 was held on Feb.3, at Knott’s Berry Farm, from 8 p.m. to midnight.   As the night arrived, various students prepared themselves for the...

Holiday spirit for all

Holiday spirit for all

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor December 16, 2011

  In commemoration of the holiday season, students and staff alike prepared their entrances for the annual Door Decorating contest from Nov. 29-Dec. 8. As the day of judging arrived, it was evident...

Viking water polo defeats the Lancers

Viking water polo defeats the Lancers

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor December 16, 2011

Varsity girls water polo took home yet another victory on Dec. 6 as they beat Lakewood High School at the Downey Aquatic Center 10-5. Due to their recent winning streak, the girls entered the pool with...

Resisting an accepting change

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor November 22, 2011

Along with its European counterpart, “Changing” by The Airborne Toxic Event was released on Feb. 1 throughout North America. Contrary to a few of their other songs, a calm vibe can be felt at the beginning...

A second round of bear meat

A second round of bear meat

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor November 2, 2011

After a long brawl between the Downey and Warren varsity football teams, the Vikings emerged victorious on Oct 14 with a total score of 28-6. Along with a new school year came a different game setting....

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Bring on the food trucks

Bring on the food trucks

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor October 12, 2011

In order to add a little flavor to Friday nights on campus, an agreement was made so that a variety of food trucks may be present on campus from now until December.   In the past, when most...

Sizzling summer flicks

Sizzling summer flicks

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor October 12, 2011

As the 2010-2011 school year came to an end, teens and adults all over the nation stood in linesanticipating for the release of various movies due in summer. The start of 2011 brought light to superhero...

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