CTE Programs: Food Science, Diet and Nutrition

Jaclyn Urzua and Eliseo Payan
January 11, 2022

Downey High School’s Food science, dietary, and nutrition class is available to teach students about life skills and how to achieve their goals of developing culinary techniques. This class prioritizes students to work together and shows how to safely prepare food in a good environment. It is guided by Mrs. Rios who helps students with measurements and how to properly clean, and prepare for cooking. On days when the class is not cooking, students watch cooking shows to get inspired for their next project, tutorials on how to make food from different cultures, and the techniques that are needed to be prepared for the future.

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About the Contributors

Jaclyn Urzua, Co-Copy Editor

Jaclyn Urzua, 12, returns to The Downey Legend after having participated in photography, videography, and podcasting the year prior. Along with The Downey Legend, Urzua is also involved on campus by being a part of the Downey track team. She has been in track since 8th grade and is a jumper in events such as the high jump, long jump, and triple jump. Urzua was inspired to start doing track after watching the Olympics and having one of her older brothers in track. After seeing her older brother compete, she fell in love with track and has dedicated her 4 years at Downey High School to the sport. Urzua has a positive attitude in everything she does and has goals of attending Cal State Fullerton. She also wants to pursue a career in nursing, and become a licensed makeup artist.

Urzua has a passion for expressing herself through makeup. “I loved watching videos, I was the biggest makeup lover since I was a kid” Urzua stated, “When I finally got to start actually doing it when I was probably 12 or 13 I wasn’t really good, but I was just happy that I got to start.”

Eliseo Payan, Photographer / Videographer

Entering his first year in The Downey Legend, Eliseo Payan, 12, an extroverted and outgoing individual who enjoys making jokes, talking to people, and lightening the mood, Payan is ready to put his best effort into what he loves most; photography. Photography instantly became one of his passions as he was able to capture the environment around him and turn it into art. Though photography is one of his passions, he also enjoys many other hobbies, such as painting, singing, and acting. Although he is unsure of his major, he strives to go to college and get a career with as much creative freedom as possible to express and explore his creativity.

As someone who is very passionate about their hobbies, Payan enjoys many activities that include interacting with the world around him. “My main passion is photography and capturing the beauty of the world around me no matter how simple it may be, there is always something- a meaning behind it,” Payan stated. “The unique thing about photography is how you can take anything through the lense of a camera and keep it forever. The Downey Legend was the perfect opportunity to take advantage of what I like most and show it to my community.”