Let’s hope no one gets slushed

Kaylee Camacho, Public Relations Manager

October 30, 2012

Fox’s smash hit Glee is on its fourth season with its thousands of viewers, and is now the inspiration for the initiation of Glee Club at Downey High School. Lizbeth Garcia, 12, and Justin Ortiz, 12, were sitting in their chorus class and agreed that they wanted to choose the songs they sang and perform on a wider scale. They succeeded in starting a club with the help of their adviser, Matthew Fell. Auditions were held on Sept. 17th and more than 90 people attended. Each person that auditioned had to sing a song of his or her choice for 30 seconds. Both Garcia and Ortiz knew exactly what they’re looking for.

“We’re looking for somebody that is very enthusiastic and loves to sing,” founder Garcia said.

The co-founder agrees with Garcia, making it easy to pick who they believe are the best singers.

“We’re looking for someone that can sing pretty well and can match pitch,” Ortiz said.

Aside from looking for people who can sing, they desire those who are ready to move their feet as well and that are enthusiastic and ready to make friends. Glee Club might seem competitive because so many people are auditioning, but Garcia will make exceptions for students she sees potential in.

Mr. Fell already does so much for the music department. He teaches choir, music appreciation, and marching band. With so much on his plate he still took on the role of Glee Club adviser. He wants the students to make the club their responsibility and make it their own and he will support them.

“I think it [Glee Club] should reach out the community,” Fell said

On Nov. 17, they will be performing for senior citizens at St. John Bosco High School where they plan to sing classic songs by the Beach Boys and Bill Haley. Garcia and Ortiz have dreams of one day performing at school rallies and assemblies. They’re also planning on performing in Downey’s Best Dance Crew. Clearly, Glee Club is off to a strong start, and with Ortiz and Garcia in charge, they will have no problem succeeding.

About the Contributor

Kaylee Camacho, Public Relations Manager

Senior Kaylee Camacho, who is Public Relations manager and a writer, is the newest edition to the Business team of The Downey Legend. Camacho is a fun and spontaneous girl and the staff is grateful to have her as a member. She hopes to contribute as much as possible, so the year is great one. As a senior she is involved in many clubs including: Normineers, JSA, Key Club, and Entourage. Her goal this school year is to get accepted to a commendable university, preferably San Diego State or Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She is enjoying her last year of high school by going to Disneyland every weekend and spending time with her friends and family. “In ten years I see myself as a successful business person and I just want to make the most of my 20s,” Camacho said. As a member of the Business team, she is very active in advertising and celebrating the staff members’ birthdays. She has solid fundraising ideas, and knows many students on campus, which is great for getting the word out there. Camacho’s first experience as a writer was the freshman tailgate story, and she enjoyed writing it.“ In the future I think I will cover another story,” Camacho said. “I like interviewing people, and I work best under pressure.”