Got Booed?

Kaylee Camacho, Public Relations Manager

November 2, 2012

The Halloween spirit is filling the air at Downey High as teachers join the spooky spirit by starting their first annual “You’ve been booed” event, during the last week of October. The booed teaches received a gift, and in return had to send two gifts to others of their choice, so the chain continued from there.

The “booing” tradition typically takes place in neighborhoods and with friends, but Downey High School passed on the tradition as well especially in the English department.

But what exactly is being “booed”? Cara Cleek, English teacher, gave some insight on this Halloween tradition, since it is also practiced in her neighborhood. It starts when someone secretly leaves a goodie bag or bucket filled with Halloween gifts, such as candy and soaps. It is then up to the person who received these Halloween treats to secretly pass it on to two other people.

“It’s kind of nice to get a surprise and a lot of us [teachers] like Halloween, especially the English Department,” Cleek said.

Teachers began getting booed as early as Oct. 1. One of the first teachers was English teacher, Brandy Ordway; she was shocked that somebody brought it in for her and had fun looking through all of the treats in her gift basket.

“There are no expectations, no gifts and no extended pressure.” Ordway said.

None of the teachers really know who booed him or her. Tanya Olivarez, 12, a teacher’s assistant, was assigned the task of booing a teacher of her choice.

“I ding dong booed.” Olivarez said, “I left it in front of her door then I knocked and ran behind the water fountain”

The purpose of booing is to spread the Halloween spirit. Over ten teachers on campus were booed, spreading not only cheer but smiles as well. That’s what booing is about – having fun and putting a smile on someone else’s face.

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.”