The Downey Legend

Vikes get the prize

Vikes get the prize

Gustavo Ramirez, Opinions Editor May 11, 2012

Dressed to impress parents and staff, students headed to the Downey Civic Theater on the night of May 3, 2012, for the annual Viking Awards where they were rewarded for their hard work thus far. Mr. Wierzchucki...

PTA: April 2012

PTA: April 2012

Kathy Ochoa, Writer April 27, 2012

PTA met in the B-building theatre, on Monday, Apr. 23, at 6 p.m., to discuss upcoming school events. They started with the Pledge of Allegiance, and Principal Tom Houts explained how he has been busy due...

Farm family continues to grow

Farm family continues to grow

Kimberly Dominguez, News Editor March 21, 2012

  Spring is just around the corner, and what better way to set the mood than the arrival of some feathered, fluffy friends. Twenty-seven chicks arrived at DHS from McMurray Hatchery, one of the...

Testing and tuberculosis

Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif March 21, 2012

At the monthly scheduled PTA meeting on March 12, Principal Tom Houts invited members of the Health Department to talk about the tuberculosis scare on campus, in addition to dealing with other monthly...

PTA: February 2012

PTA: February 2012

Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif February 10, 2012

At their usual spot in the B-building theatre, the PTA met on Monday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. to discuss what will be occurring during the second semester. They proceeded with the usual honoring of the flag...

A year of restoration

A year of restoration

Kimberly Dominguez, News Editor January 22, 2012

  Along with the new year came new aspirations, new resolutions, and new plans for renovations. With chipping paint, faded canvases, and rusty steel, the administrative building, along with others,...

From blank wall to message for all

From blank wall to message for all

Kimberly Dominguez, News Editor December 16, 2011

  A new nationalistic embellishment was installed Nov. 18 on the B-building in order to emphasize patriotism throughout DHS. According to principal Tom Houts, recent studies have shown that out...

PTA: December 2011

Jessica Xilo, Parents & Teachers Editor December 14, 2011

As the year nears to an end, parents and staff members assembled in the theatre on Dec. 12 to discuss recent news about the school and the students. Principal Tom Houts began the meeting by announcing...

PTA: November 2011

PTA: November 2011

Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif November 21, 2011

The theatre in the B-building filled with parents, students, and faculty as the monthly PTA meeting was held on Nov. 14 to discuss main points of the school year so far.  The meeting commenced at 6:05...

In it to lose it

In it to lose it

Jessica Xilo, Parents & Teachers Editor November 4, 2011

In attempts to lose excess vacation weight, Mr. Manzanares and other staff members are participating in the Biggest Loser Competition during the fall semester to meet their health goals.   Summer...

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