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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

Six years since its implementation, athletic director Mark Rand addresses friends and families in celebration of the student athletes who are participating in sports in college, at the Athlete Signing Party on May 30. “We started with only six kids going off to college playing sports, and now we’re at eighteen,” Rand said. “That just shows the improvement we’ve had in our athletics.”

The very best

Hanna Suarez, Editor-in-Chief June 7, 2013

Coaches, parents, and friends gathered in the theater on the afternoon of May 30 to recognize and celebrate the eighteen student athletes who have committed to their future universities. Posters showing...

Words from the wise

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief June 21, 2012

With the many questions juniors hold in regards to college and the application process, seniors held the Senior to Junior Q&A on June 8, in the DHS library. They provided aid to future applicants with...

Five Questions with Nurse Laura

Five Questions with Nurse Laura

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor May 8, 2012

Q1: What is your professional background? A1: I went to Cal State San Bernardino for my Bachelors in nursing. From there, I went to Cal State Long Beach for my Health Credential, which is what I needed...

In the background: Mrs. Tina Campos

In the background: Mrs. Tina Campos

Roy Mendoza, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Copy Editor April 27, 2012

While students go about their daily routines, there are many people that contribute to the wholesomeness of each school day—one of those being Mrs. Tina Campos in the College and Career Center.   As...

Students show commitment to Speech and Debate

Students show commitment to Speech and Debate

Angelica Co, Student Life Editor March 21, 2011

Among the various extracurricular activities that encircle the school campus, Speech and Debate has proven itself to be one that is worthy of being appreciated. Led by Ms. King, the members work to improve...

Above is a graph depicting the results from the survey conducted regarding college applications in January 2011. The graph represents the schools which seniors voted as their top choice universities.

Seniors surveyed about college applications

Mercy Watkins February 16, 2011

Unlike earlier years, a survey of 246 Downey High college bound seniors showed that many graduating students have applied to Cal Poly Pomona amongst any other Universities for the Fall 2011 semester. The...

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