Senior Year
May 7, 2020
Jasmine Hernandez opens up about the loss of senior year activities as well as what she is going to miss about school.
About the Contributors
Melina Michaus, Podcaster
Starting her first year in Newspaper as a podcaster, Melina Michaus is a senior at Downey High with a voice loud enough to be heard. Michaus has been in Girl Scouts since she was 10 years old and started softball around the same time, up until her senior year. Michaus plans to go to a four year university, ideally San Diego State, to major in nursing where she will help others in need.
In her free time, Michaus reads romance and mystery novels. “I like novels because it helps me grow my imagination,” Michaus informed. “I like romance novels because I love, love. I like mystery novels because of the curiosity and not knowing what’s going to happen next.” Michaus is usually hidden behind a book, but once you get her to put it down and talk, she will keep the conversation going.
In her free time, Michaus reads romance and mystery novels. “I like novels because it helps me grow my imagination,” Michaus informed. “I like romance novels because I love, love. I like mystery novels because of the curiosity and not knowing what’s going to happen next.” Michaus is usually hidden behind a book, but once you get her to put it down and talk, she will keep the conversation going.
Natalia Sotomayor, Illustrator
With the hopes of one day being involved in the medical field, junior Natalia Sotomayor’s, growth mindset, determination, and studies have encouraged her to become a veterinarian. In order to procure this dream job, Sotomayor prepares herself by joining newspaper’s comic artists, and taking a rigorous college prep course, honors human body systems. Here, you study the anatomical composition of all living things by conducting research, dissecting, and discussing.
The main reason Sotomayor decided to consider becoming a veterinarian was because her puppy, Annie, needed to undergo surgery. Later, she proudly exclaimed, “they helped her, and I’m eternally grateful for that,” showing a more vulnerable side. Then, after further discussion about the pros and cons of becoming a veterinarian, she mentioned, “...at least with this job I’m still able to help animals; one pet at a time.” Having the Downey Legend as an accessible source, Sotomayor, hopes to spread her love and awareness through the comics she illustrates.
The main reason Sotomayor decided to consider becoming a veterinarian was because her puppy, Annie, needed to undergo surgery. Later, she proudly exclaimed, “they helped her, and I’m eternally grateful for that,” showing a more vulnerable side. Then, after further discussion about the pros and cons of becoming a veterinarian, she mentioned, “...at least with this job I’m still able to help animals; one pet at a time.” Having the Downey Legend as an accessible source, Sotomayor, hopes to spread her love and awareness through the comics she illustrates.