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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

Athlete of the Week: Hector Rosales

Kimberly Moreno, Photographer September 17, 2021

When it comes to Downey showing recognition to their athletes, Downey High School showcases  our hardworking student athletes by selecting two athletes each week to shoutout for their accomplishments...

Covid Cancels Cheer

Loren Sapiter, Videographer May 19, 2020

“I felt like I left [cheer] on a high note.”

Sabrina Picou and Fernando Mandujano February 3, 2016

Quiairah Perkins, 12, explains why she was in cheer her first three years of high school but decided to take it easy and not return to cheer her senior year.

In B-111, at Downey High School, history teacher, Ms. Rauls, accomplishes what she has wanted since she was young: becoming a fully credentialed teacher. “I have been able to see the view of my education through the eyes of my teachers,” Rauls stated.

New around here

Esther Rodriguez, Parents & Teachers Section Editor February 17, 2015

At the start of second semester, Ms. Rauls, a former student teacher of Ms. James and Mr. Glasser, began her first semester as an official history teacher.   Through student teaching, Ms. Rauls...

	In the gym on Jan. 19, the varsity cheer team’s flyers practice their scorpions for their competition in Dallas, Texas. “We are not use to this kind of routine; it’s different,” Avrion Gray, 12, said. “There are a lot of things going on.”

From Downey to Dallas

Natalie Gomez, Arts & Entertainment Section Editor/ Staff Writer February 4, 2015

During the month of January, the varsity cheer squad prepares to compete in the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Nationals held in Dallas, Texas. The girls began practicing for this competition...

On Friday, May 24 junior Amanda Azurduy rehearses her routine before auditioning in front of the judges to become part of the 2013-2014 cheer team. The upcoming cheerleaders learned routines from May 20-23 and showed their potential to judges on May 24.

Ready? Ok!

Sara Cabrera, Writer/ Copy Editor May 31, 2013

After a long week of practicing a cheer and a routine, on Friday, May 24, 117 girls gathered outside the gymnasium, waiting nervously for their turn to show off their skills in front of the judges, hoping...

To be a part of something

To be a part of something

Kathy Ochoa, Writer May 29, 2012

For new students in high school joining sports isn’t easy, but for many it’s worth fighting for. With the school year ending, many different sports host tryouts to start out next year with players...

Black Light Assembly

Cassandra Meuret March 1, 2010

A diligent combination of students and staff hosted the “world famous” Black Light Assembly on Thursday, Feb. 11 to honor winter sports, promote school spirit, and encourage students to support the...

Cheer’s secret weapon

Eileen Castle December 2, 2009

Enrique Curiel takes a stand and bends the stereotypical image of what a cheerleader at Downey High is. It has been 7 years since Downey had a male cheerleader, and Curiel is the perfect candidate to break...

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