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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

Marianne Aguilar

Marianne Aguilar, Photographer/Sports Editor

Marianne Aguilar, one of The Downey Legend’s photographers, is one of the newest members on staff. Aguilar entered her senior year with a determined mindset taking on the responsibilities of being a part of newspaper, as well as Downey High School’s yearbook staff. “Recognition is the best feeling,” Aguilar said. “I like being a part of this school.” Former Downey Legend photographer, Monique Munoz, was the person responsible for pushing Aguilar to apply, “She [Munoz] is like a sister to me, and I would always tag along and help her while she would shoot games,” Aguilar said. “The CIF Football game was insane!”

 

Before Aguilar began living the life of a busy high schooler, the 16 year old grew up witnessing her grandma, Esther, living as a professional photographer, traveling around the world and having her shots featured in underground ads. Although many of her family members constantly reminded her of the potential she had when she held a camera, Aguilar did not wish to explore that field. It was not until her junior year, years after the unfortunate passing of her grandma, that Aguilar began to get behind the camera and understood the enjoyment her loved one felt when photographing. “Once I tried it, my grandma’s daughter would tell me ‘that’s the Esther in you’ and that’s when I realized I liked taking pictures,” Aguilar said. With college right around the corner, this senior hopes to attend Texas Tech University to major in Sports Therapy. Wishing to have a future full of travel, it is clear the timidly kind yet hard worker is persistent in becoming the first in her family to go to college. Eager to begin shooting school events for this year, Aguilar said, “My goal is to have my picture framed in the C building next to my best friends,” in reference to the victory featured in The Downey Patriot Munoz shot after the Vikings won CIF. It is up to Aguilar to decide the kind of mark she will leave on Downey High School’s campus.

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On Fri., Sept. 20 at the Allen Layne stadium, varsity cheerleader Jessie Herrera,10, performs a routine during the halftime. “It’s crazy, at practices, in class, on my way home, I see all the routines in my head,” Herrera said.

[Photo] Leaving it on the mat

Vivian Buenrostro, Co-Editor-in-Cheif
February 25, 2014
Senior Arturo Gomez gets signed to Fresno State University to play football on Wed., Feb. 19.  “It feels unreal,” Gomez said. “It’s something you set your mind to but, at the same time, it always felt so far away; when my time finally came I just enjoyed the moment.”

[Photo] A future with Fresno State

Sabrina Fuentes, News Section Editor
February 26, 2014
On Wed., Dec. 11, freshmen, sophomores, club leaders, and athletes are invited to the gym to hear Mike Smith’s personal experience and stance on anti-bullying. “I think what he did was really amazing,” sophomore, Heather Rodriguez said. “I’m going to start being friendly to people who don’t seem to have anyone to hang out with.”

[Photo] Dude, be nice.

Noemi Lozano, Copy Editor
January 7, 2014
On Nov. 14, Mrs. Cubas collects cans for the annual food drive in her classroom to help families in need. “Even though I don’t have a fourth period, I still managed to get some kids to donate cans,” Cubas said.

[Photo] You CAN help

November 19, 2013
On Thursday, Oct. 24, Tailer Villarreal, 10, dances with Luis Rodriguez,11, at the third annual amigos barbeque. “They’re so sweet,” Villarreal said. “I always have fun dancing with the Amigos.”

[Photo] DHS Amigos third year kick off BBQ

Lauren Rodriguez, Writer/Student Life Editor
November 1, 2013
With a final score of 25-11, the varsity volleyball girls take the win against Warren on Wednesday, Oct. 8. “It’s always a good feeling to beat our hometown rivals,” Borlongan said.

[Photo] Volleyball victory over cross-town rival

Moises Martinez, Writer/ Community 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.”

[Photo] Tackling the coffee craze

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