After a long week of practicing a cheer and a routine, on Friday, May 24, 117 girls gathered outside the gymnasium, waiting nervously for their turn to show off their skills in front of the judges, hoping...

For Spanish teacher, Mrs. Roybal, musical theater was her natural born talent, along with modeling, which she discovered later in life upon entering her first pageant and winning the title of Miss Whittier,...

The monthly PTA meeting was held in the B-building Theater at 6:00 p.m. on March 3 as various topics were discussed concerning improvements that could be made as far as involvement and diversity in this...

Mrs. Overgaauw began her career in teaching and coaching track and field after previously dealing black jack at Harrah’s casino in Lake Tahoe.     Q1. When and why did you begin dealing...

Downey High's students dressed to impress for their Escape to Neverland themed Winter Formal held in the Knotts Berry Farm Ballroom on Jan 31. Some took an enormous amount of effort, time, and money preparing...

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...

To begin the 1930s Great Depression unit, U.S. History teachers are assigning a 25 point extra credit assignment to students who wear the same attire from Jan. 8 to Jan. 18 as a way of experiencing the...

Q1:  When did you first become interested in football and why?   A1: I became interested when I was in middle school.  I went to Sussman and transferred to Marshal Middle School, in Long Beach....

Not only known for his teaching skills, Mr. De La Torre, a Trigonometry/Pre -Calculus and Geometry teacher, is a passionate breakdancer who has been perfecting his talent for roughly 4 years now.   His...

Passionate and extremely talented are the words used by Ms. Nikaj to describe Adrianna Casas, an AP Art student at Downey High.   According to her twin brother, Andres Casas, art comes naturally...