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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

Lauren Montano

Lauren Montano, Co-Copy Editor

Senior Lauren Montano is an aspiring photographer for The Downey Legend. As a cheerful photojournalist, she is inspired by her settings when taking images of the everyday life of Downey High’s students. For Montano, anything that captures the vibe of a certain place should be photograph-worthy. Her main source of inspiration comes from National Geographic, since the magazine depicts both professional and amateur photographs. This exuberant student hopes to one day be employed by this magazine. Montano regularly checks Vanity Fair and The New York Times for their visually enticing photographs and in-depth articles. Personally, the vivacious photographer prefers to take black and white photography, since it is more timeless and isn’t set in one period.

 

Montano finds pleasure in listening to music, discovering new artists, and reading. “Books give a unique perspective of the world,” Montano said. Author Zora Neale Hurston has had a huge impact of Montano’s life, allowing her to appreciate the writing style of an American author. In her free time, traveling and discovering the world also satisfies Montano, reaching destinations as far as Spain. As an interested Liberal Arts major, Montano hopes to attend Arizona State University or The University of Denver. Whatever Montano chooses to do in life, all she needs is a little inspiration from her colleagues to make her dreams come true.

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Too anxious to wait, seniors Yaritza Figueroa and Brenda Aguyo open their cap and gown packages with friends, at the lunch tables, during B lunch on, June 4, in order to try on their caps and tassel.   “ I’ve been waiting four years for this!” Figueroa said.

[Photo] Breaking tradition

Mia Dixon-Slaughter, Co-Editor-in-Cheif
June 14, 2013
 In the comfort of his A.P. English class senior Philip Shimada resumes work on a piece of poetry for his own enjoyment, May 28. Shimada is known among his classmates for composing beautiful poetic lines that leave many speechless.

[Photo] In between the lines

Vivian Buenrostro, Co-Editor-in-Cheif
June 5, 2013
One of three hand offs is made by Ismael Guerrero,12, to Anthony Bravo,11, for the second leg of the boys 4x4 relay race on Mar. 27, at Paramount High School. "This is one of the biggest league meets of the year,” Bravo said, “and it all comes down to the four by four."

[Photo] The fantastic four

Norma Flores, Sports Editor
March 29, 2013
As students trickle both in and out of the College and Career Center on Feb. 21, they listen and ask questions regarding admission and enrollment to Cal State Long Beach. Admitted students attended the meeting as they finished with their after school activities.

[Photo] Getting insight for The Beach

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2013
Finishing up the last part of the rally stage mural after school on Feb. 6, art teachers Ms. Puente and Ms. Carbajal-Guzman add white to emphasize the final line of “Where character counts”. Having people within the Downey community paint the rally stage saved money, rather than hiring an artist outside of Downey High School.

[Photo] A fresh coat

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2013
In the Downey High gym during a match against Domingez wrestler, Maria Hernadez,11, attempts to pin her opponent on, Jan. 24, in order to win her match. Hernadez is the sole girl on the wrestling team this year.

[Photo] Wrestling makes their way to league

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2013
Starting in February after school select Downey High School juniors and seniors, who applied will participate in a student—tutoring program to assist sophomores with their writing skills.  This program, officially known as the writing lab, has fallen under the supervision of English teachers: Ms. Stratford, Mrs. Carlson, and Mrs. Bean.

[Photo] Lending a hand to striving writers

Rodas Hailu, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2013
Under the direction of Mr. Olariu the Jazz Band performs at the Downey Civic Theater on, Dec. 12, for the Winter Concert put on by the music department. The Jazz Band drew cheers from family and friends with various Christmas songs and renditions.

[Photo] Joy to the theater

Joey Flores, News Editor
December 21, 2012
Young parade observers look on, waiting in the rain, for the final Downey Parade participants along Downey Avenue, on Dec. 3, at three in the afternoon. Despite the weather crowds of spectators turned out to watch the numerous marching bands, Latin dancers, drill teams, and other participants stride through the city.

[Photo] Don’t rain on my parade

Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 7, 2012
By dressing up as the couple from the movie Juno, on Oct. 31, juniors Eric Lopez and Bernice Juarez win the Halloween costume contest, held on the rally stage, during A-lunch.   At B-lunch junior Jonathan Moreno won the costume contest as a ratchet.

[Photo] Ghouls and gals

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2012
Varsity Tennis

[Photo] Queens of the court

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Gunderson stand on the field in front of the football team as they practice after school on October 22, 2012, in preparation for the homecoming game. Mr. Gunderson attends all home games and nearly every away game.

[Photo] Number one fan

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2012
Water polo parents gather around the booster club table at Back-to-School Night, on Sept. 20, 2012, to try and gain more support for their sport.  This is the first time that water polo has had a table at Back-to-School Night.

[Photo] Having fun with back-to-school

Sara Cabrera, Writer/ Copy Editor
October 9, 2012
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