Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Hutson
Teaching English 11 at Downey High School, filling students with motivation and creativity!
November 20, 2024
About the Contributors
Angelique Ventura, Podcaster
First -year- Angelique Ventura 11, joins the Downey Legend as a podcaster. Her passion for journalism led her to make many creative pieces for DHS. Although her future plans are to stay in the journalism industry, Ventura has been a part of photojournalism which helped her create more passion for journalism. Ventura also plans on going to Cerritos community college. She also believes that journalism is really beautiful.
“I really like photography because I really like to capture memories forever and I also like journalism in general” says Ventura.
Tatiana Galindo, Photographer
Tatiana Galindo, 12, a first-year newspaper photographer, is excited to be a member of the Downey Legend crew and is ready to continue taking pictures and learning photographic skills, with a strong interest in film cameras. In addition to her love for photography, Galindo has aspirations of becoming a social worker. Galindo’s interests extend beyond the lens as she hopes to one day own a farm where she can raise a variety of animals, particularly pigs, her favorite. Galindo is a committed student aiming to graduate with gold cords, this year she hopes to be more involved in school activities. Aside from her academic and photographic interests, Galindo enjoys reading nonfiction books, baking, and playing with her three dogs.
"What I love the most about taking pictures is the idea of capturing a moment forever." Galindo wants to put her photography skills to the test and capture memorable moments.
Michael Lopez, Social Media
As his first year at the Downey legend, 11, Michael Lopez, goal is to grow business and social media to the next level with his new ideas. Outside of newspapers, Lopez loves history, cars, and YouTube podcasts. After high school Lopez wants to go to San Diego State; deciding what to major in he is leaning towards accounting or business. Lopez's dream is to travel the world to explore new places.
“Treat everyone with kindness and respect; we are all humans," Lopez states, “So treat people the way you want to be treated.”