Next Stop: College
December 6, 2020
Ready to move on to bigger things, Stephanie Diaz, 12, reflects on her school experiences, remembering the great memories that she has had along the way as she fills out college applications. “It just feels like the past 12 years just happened so fast that I didn’t even realize that it had passed until it was long gone,” Diaz stated. “So just getting to finally do this is very bittersweet because it means a new beginning and tons of change which can be a good and bad thing, but I think I’m ready to take that step without losing the moments of people that made the past 12 years enjoyable.”
About the Writer

Claudette De La Garza, Photographer
In her final year of high school, Claudette De La Garza joined Downey high’s Newspaper as a photographer. Alongside being a photographer, she is also the vice president of the Downey High Writing Center and is a part of the Femineers. With her mother being her biggest role model, Garza continues to push through to do her absolute best. As she continues with her hard work to get into UCSB, she keeps herself sane by listening to music and swimming. Her music appreciation is endless and ranges from 50s music to modern day music.
“I love to be able to express myself through both music and photography,” Garza said.“ It has always been so amazing to me to think that no one picture or song can ever be the same, as everyone has their own perspective and style!”
“I love to be able to express myself through both music and photography,” Garza said.“ It has always been so amazing to me to think that no one picture or song can ever be the same, as everyone has their own perspective and style!”
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