The Downey Legend

Students building skills for success

Students building skills for success

Zaira Zamora, Writer May 11, 2012

After a year of highlighting their talents in the classroom, several students competed in the National SkillsUSA Conference, from April 12 to April 15, at the Town and Country Resort and Conference Center....

Downey H.E.L.P.S

Downey H.E.L.P.S

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief November 21, 2011

Toys and canned goods began piling in room T-2 as the annual Food and Toy Drive was held from Oct. 31 - Nov. 21 with hopes of receiving a minimum of fifteen thousand items.  Although orchestrated by the...

Stepping through the past

Stepping through the past

Gustavo Ramirez, Opinions Editor October 12, 2011

Revving up the school spirit, ASB sponsored a regressive decade-themed Spirit Week from Sept. 19-21 to pump kids full of Downey pride. Inspired by a tentative idea of a 50s Rally, the Downey High ASB resolved...

Junior Itsaree Rachatasumrit, strikes a Ballet pose on March 3 in room O2. “ I enjoy dancing, and I am going to be in Downey’s best dance crew” said Rachatasumrit.

Studying Abroad: A Change of Scenery

Julia Ruiz, Sports Editor March 4, 2011

 From Thailand to Los Angeles, junior Itsaree Rachatasumrit traveled across the world to get a new experience from a foreign country. Wanting to gain a new insight on American culture and a chance...

Running the ball past the goalie on Jan 12, Andrew Reveles, 16, sets up to score for the Vikings. Despite numerous close calls, the Vikings managed to keep the Gahr Gladiators at a 1-1 tie.

Boys soccer persistent in the face of adversity

Roy Mendoza, Copy Editor January 25, 2011

It was an upsetting evening on Jan. 18 as the boys varsity soccer team lost against Dominguez High at the Allen Layne Stadium with a total score of 3-1. The amount of tension present at the stadium was...

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