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The Downey Legend
The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend
The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend

Freshman Fiesta

Arianna Dominguez, Co-Copy Editor
October 9, 2024

Freshmen Fiesta took place this past Friday! This tradition has been a way for freshmen to celebrate their first few weeks of high school. The fiesta consists of eating tacos with agua frescas and dancing with the rest of the Link Crew leaders. Afterward, leaders walk the freshmen to the football game (the first of the season this year). 

Samuel Cano,12, states his favorite part of being a link crew leader:” I enjoy helping the freshman out and seeing them getting integrated into Downey High.” 

Jayde Lua, 12, states her favorite part of being a part of Link Crew, “ I enjoy being a Link Crew leader,” Lua stated. “ I get to help out freshmen and meet new people.” 

Being a part of Link Crew is to also help others, Christopher Armenta, 12, states his favorite of being a part of the program, “ I like being a part of Link Crew because you get to build connections with a variety of people 

Link Crew leader and commissioner, Jacqueline Dominguez,12,  states her favorite part of Link Crew: “ I love building the connections that come with Link Crew. Being in the commissioner class for the second time has opened up opportunities to meet new people with different stories, ” Dominguez stated. “I’ve built many strong relationships through this program and I am internally grateful for that and this amazing opportunity.”

Freshman Fiesta is one of the many events that Link Crew hosts. There are many more events for freshmen to look forward to in their freshman year. 

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About the Contributor
Arianna Dominguez
Arianna Dominguez, Co-Copy Editor
As her first year as a Copy Editor and 2nd year in Newspaper, Arianna Dominguez is ready to continue her writing journey. Entering her senior year, Dominguez hopes to venture into a 4 year university, including a UC University such as UC Irvine, UC San Diego. With this in mind, Dominguez hopes to major in political science or history and she plans to minor in science-related, (Environmental Science). In the long run, Dominguez stated she hopes to become a lawyer. Using 2 words, Dominguez would describe herself as kind and compassionate to others and is respectful to her peers and displays a positive attitude. Outside of school, Dominguez likes going to the beach and reading in her spare time, and she enjoys writing, listening to music, watching movies/tv shows; characteristics that demonstrate she spends her time living life to the fullest. “Viva La Vida,” Dominguez stated. Long Live Life.