Kimberly Moreno, Photographer
Joining The Downey Legend staff for the very first time this year as a photographer, Kimberly Moreno, 12, is ready to put her skills to the test. Aside from her brand new role in The Downey Legend, Moreno shines when it comes to running track and field, saying it has become an outlet that lets her feel so much more alive and free. Outside of school, she loves to spend her time seeing what other skills she’s capable of, such as sketching realistic portraits of animals and even playing the piano for her family. No matter where she is, Moreno’s welcoming personality reaches just about anyone, whether they’re her friends or someone entirely new. Even if she isn’t fully aware of where she’ll end up in the far future, Moreno hopes to find herself well on her way working towards a business major, yet another skill she’s determined to have under her belt.
When asked about what drove her to tackle the challenge of taking on a photographer position, Moreno excitedly explained, “Photography is one of the best ways to beautifully capture any moment we might take for granted. Some people might not think so,” she even admits, “but it’s a living form of art that can bring a lot of passion out of people.”
![After winning against Warren High School with a final score of 15-4 on October 26, 2021 at the Downey High School swimming pool, Senior Varsity water polo athletes Jose Jaime, Wyatt Calderon, and Jonathan Vigil all reflect on the match and their team’s performance. “I feel amazing,” Calderon shared. “It was a great accomplishment.”
Both Vigil and Jaime expressed their excitement after winning against their rivals. “[We] got pumped up because it’s our school’s rival, so we had to win it,” Vigil stated. “[I] felt excited, you know, it was a big game over Warren,” Jaime agreed.
With an overall record of 17-7, the Boys Varsity Water Polo team will host their last game of the regular season at home against California High School on Thursday, October 28, 2021.](https://www.thedowneylegend.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/image3-7-900x600.jpg)
