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The Downey Legend

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The Downey Legend

The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend

Edward Valencia

Edward Valencia, Writer/Parents and Teachers Editor

Senior Edward Valencia seems to have it all figured out, with his positive attitude and dreams towards becoming a journalist. Valencia knows what he wants and where he wishes to go. He is constantly striving to get his voice heard which is one of the reasons why he decided to become a writer for the The Downey Legend. Valencia’s determination and optimism is what is going to be his rock in his journey to be successful. His interests in being a writer are to express himself in the most non-biased way possible.

 

When Valencia isn’t busy preparing for his future wishes in journalism, he is off playing Call of Duty and listening to The Beatles. Since Valencia often keeps an open mind when it comes to the future he knows he can come to be successful and wishes to major in Political Science and wants to work for Time magazine. Valencia seems to be pretty content on how he is doing. “I’m just looking for the best path that fits me,” Valencia said.

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On Fri., May 16, the remake of the movie Godzilla premieres in theaters. The film stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston.

The King of the Monsters roars back

Edward Valencia, Writer/Parents and Teachers Editor
June 3, 2014

Coldplay’s Comeback

Edward Valencia, Writer/Parents and Teachers Editor
April 11, 2014
On Thurs., Mar. 20, junior Austin Rodriguez runs for senior class representative.  “Think of us as President FDR and Vice President Truman,” Rodriguez said. “ I make new deals.”

The race to lead the school

Edward Valencia, Writer/Parents and Teachers Editor
April 11, 2014

A cinematic genius’ swan song

Edward Valencia, Writer/Parents and Teachers Editor
March 10, 2014

Going for Gold: Sochi 2014

Edward Valencia, Writer/Parents and Teachers Editor
February 25, 2014

A long walk to freedom

Edward Valencia, Writer/Parents and Teachers Editor
January 23, 2014

Ordinary Love: A tribute to Nelson Mandela

Edward Valencia, Writer/Parents and Teachers Editor
December 13, 2013
On Friday, Nov. 22, director Francis Lawrence releases The Hunger Games: Catching Fire in the United States to continue The Hunger Games franchise based on the books by Suzanne Collins. “Atlas” by alternative rock band Coldplay peaked high on the charts as the lead single for the movie’s soundtrack.

Quickly Catching Fire

Edward Valencia, Writer/Parents and Teachers Editor
December 13, 2013

Just a Reflektor

Edward Valencia, Writer/Parents and Teachers Editor
November 15, 2013
On Oct. 22, Lauren Martinez, 11, plays against Paramount during their last tennis game of the season at the Downey courts.  Martinez ranked second in singles tournament.

The strong finish

Edward Valencia, Writer/Parents and Teachers Editor
November 1, 2013
For the month of September, ASB members announce English teacher, Mr. David Kraus, as Teacher of the Month. Mr. Kraus has been teaching English at Downey High for the past four years.

A long time coming

Edward Valencia, Writer/Parents and Teachers Editor
October 18, 2013
   In the month of December of 2012, with Mr. Zegarra’s help Mrs. Hernandez gathered students from her business class and brought to life Small Town Brew, a coffee shop in the stadium. “We made mistakes like any business would make,” Hernandez said. “But we got through it.”

Tackling the coffee craze

Edward Valencia, Writer/Parents and Teachers Editor
October 4, 2013
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