The Downey High School’s Allen Layne Football Stadium was roaring with excitement and cheers for the Homecoming football game against the St. Paul High School Swordsmen on Friday, September 15, 2023. The crowd and football team were accompanied by this year’s homecoming court and put on a spectacular firework show as this year’s King and Queen of court were announced and crowned. The Vikings dominated the Swordsmen throughout the whole night and with the perfect way to end the night, they claimed victory with the score of 17-7.
2023 Homecoming Football Game
September 29, 2023
About the Contributors
Viviana Alba, Co-Photo Editor
As the Co-Photo editor of The Downey Legend, Viviana Alba, 12, has returned to the staff for her third and last year. Alba’s passion for photography goes beyond the classroom as she plans to continue photography as a side job. However, photography is not her only passion. After high school, Alba hopes to pursue a career in veterinary medicine to follow her love for animals. As an introvert, Alba describes herself as, determined, intelligent, and compassionate.
Alba has decided to stay with The Downey Legend because she loves the new experiences that the newspaper has brought her such as meeting and interacting with new people. This year, Alba is hoping to make the most of it. “I’m most looking forward to to being able to lead a new talented group of staff members this year.” Alba shared. “I hope to provide them with the opportunities that I was able to experience during my past three years here.”
Mario Sanchez, Photographer
Joining the Downey Legend for the first time, Mario Sanchez, 12, plans to get the most out of his senior year. As a member of Downey High’s track team in addition to being a caretaker at a daycare company, Sanchez shows his commitment to both his school and his community. As a new photographer for the Downey Legend, Sanchez plans to use his previous experience to help him. Sanchez wants to use his time at the Downey Legend to gain connections as well as having as much fun as possible for his senior year.
Sanchez’s ambition and care for both himself and his community can clearly be seen in any interaction with him. “I just want to conquer everything,” Sanchez stated. “I want everything to go smoothly, and have a good year for my peers and I.”