The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend
The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend
The School Newspaper of Downey High School

The Downey Legend
Marlene Garcia

Marlene Garcia, Photographer

Having a love for volleyball, Marlene Garcia, 10, hopes to pursue her passion and continue to play later on in life. “When I started playing I never knew I would love the sport as much as I do; now and every time I go out there and play I feel like I have accomplished something,”Garcia said. “It’s always been a passion of mine. No one really believed in me but I still believed in myself and that I could do anything I put my mind to.”

All content by Marlene Garcia
On Saturday, January 14, Downey volunteer, Leslie Gonzalez, participates in the Keep Downey Beautiful event. “I’m in my school’s builder club,” Gonzalez said. “We try to participate in the events.”

[Photo] Keeping Downey Beautiful

Genevieve Gaubert, Photographer
January 25, 2017
In the Downey High School gym on Saturday, Dec. 3, Haylie Leon competes with a San Francisco opponent during the second match of the day. “Going into my match I was pumped up and ready to work my hardest,” Leon said. “I was just a little bit nervous and I expected the match to be somewhat tough but it all worked out at the end.”

[Photo] First Girls Wrestling Match

Genevieve Gaubert, Photographer
December 19, 2016
On 3rd Street, during the farmers’ market in Downey, on October 1, Oscar and Lucia Vargas, along with little Benjamin, work to sell their self-grown plants. They have been working together at multiple farmers’ markets for six months.

At the farmers’ market on 3rd Street, on October 1, vendor Lisa designs and sells her jewelry to make money. “I design the jewelry myself,” Lisa said. “The Haus of Accessories manufactures them.”

At the Downey farmers’ market on 3rd Street, on October 1, Kimberly Garcia asks Zeus Tea House vendor Crystal what tea she personally would choose. She works for the company where some tea blends are made especially for the business, and her personal favorite tea is the peach oolong.

In the Downey High gym on September 13, Sara Flores,12, preps the ball for Giselle Mora,12, to spike it towards the opposing team. “Before I play I mentally prepare myself by picturing what I'm going to do during the game,” Flores said, “this is how I help the team reach our goals.”

[Photo] Downey Girls Volleyball is Back

Nicole Najera, Writer
October 19, 2016
Load More Stories
Menu
Activate Search
Home
Marlene Garcia