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The Downey Legend
The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend
The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend

The Troubled History of Thanksgiving

Denise Rodriguez, Photographer • November 30, 2021

Nowadays, the Thanksgiving holiday is known as a day to feast with all your friends and family. Famous dishes include turkey, ham, bread rolls, etc. Thanksgiving is also a day to give thanks and appreciation....

DHS Thanksgiving Dinner Customs

Ximena Solorzano, Editor-in-Chief • November 29, 2021

Thanksgiving is the epitome of the fall season. As the orange and brown leaves fall down to the ground, watching football games and viewing the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade are classic activities that many...

Student’s Plans for Thanksgiving Break

Jocelyn Gonzalez, Copy Editor • November 24, 2021

As Thanksgiving is around the corner, the anticipated break that most students long for also follows. This will be the first break that students will have since the first day of school so some students...

ASB gets creative with posters put up for the annual Food Drive during Nov. 2- Nov.13. “It’s always good to help out others with what you can,” Melissa Guevarra, 11, said. “Plus a few teachers offer extra credit so it’s a win-win situation.”

Food Wanted

Aimee-Nicole Torres, Community/Parent & Teachers Editor • December 7, 2015

The annual two week food drive, hosted by ASB, during Nov. 2 – Nov. 13 is one of the most generous weeks Downey High School has, giving all the canned foods students can spare to be donated to those...

The canned food drive stirs students to bring in their cans, from October 29 to November 9, due to teachers willing to give extra credit, but Mr. Glasser, though not victorious in the drive, believes students should be taught selflessness. “Give for charity, not for extra credit,” Glasser said. “In the end you will feel more likely to give and care for others in need while feeling good about yourself throughout your accomplished deed.”

One small deed at a time

Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor • November 15, 2012

Downey High School held its annual canned food drive from Oct. 29 to Nov.9, in order to provide meals for those who are less fortunate, and bring them some joy during the holiday season. ASB members...

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