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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
In front of the Stay Gallery, former Downey High graduate, Cindy Macias takes pictures of the people that assist at the event, while her work is on display as well. “ Being there made me realize that you never know who you’re going to meet or come across,” Macias said. “It was just amazing seeing the support of the community.”

Two year stay

Serene Gallardo, Community Section Editor • November 3, 2014

On Oct. 10, Stay Gallery, located on Downey Ave., celebrated its two year anniversary with an opening ceremony, from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m., for its exhibit of their best artists thus far. Stay Gallery is...

5 Questions with Alejandro Flores

5 Questions with Alejandro Flores

Lucy Hernandez, Writer/Public Relations Manager/ News Editor • April 2, 2014

Senior Alejandro Flores gives insight on his new found passion for sumo wrestling and explains what motivates him to follow his goals. Q1: How did you get into sumo wrestling? A1: I got into it because...

On Fri., Feb. 14, during Zachary Aronson’s first solo show at the Stay Gallery, he uses torches to draw with fire to create what is called pyrography. “I recognize and celebrate the imperfections in the wood and in the people burnt into the wood,” Aronson said.

Pyrographic

Serene Gallardo, Community Section Editor • February 26, 2014

On Fri., Feb. 14, Stay Gallery on Downey Ave. opened its latest exhibit: “Pyrographs” by Zachary Aronson. One of the first larger scale medium art exhibits up in the gallery, it is a display of planks...

Performing a skit as a photographer in bungalow T-1, junior, Alexiz Hernandez, pretends to snap pictures of sophomore Frida Munoz, as part of their audition for becoming a Comedy Sportz member on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Munoz received a callback, but did not become part of the Comedy Sportz team.

Looking for laughs

Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 4, 2013

Comedy Sportz held its auditions on Wednesday and Thursday, September 25-26, in T-1 after school, hoping to come across a handful of spontaneous and comical students to fill multiple slots in their exclusive...

On Wednesday, June 5, a group of friends look through the 2013-2014 yearbook, You Can Do That, in the gym during the Release Party hosted by this years yearbook staff. The party had a large turnout; with over 300 tickets sold to students.

A book’s worth of memories

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief • June 12, 2013

Following the eight grueling months of deadlines, the Yearbook staff decided to host its second annual Yearbook Signing Party on Wednesday, June 5, where students received their books almost a week early...

On Wednesday, May 22, Crescendo vocalists Rudy Amaya, 10, Justin Ortiz, 12, and Frank Macias, 11, perform solos in “Home”, arranged by Greg Gilpin with The Viking Singers, in the Downey High theatre during the 2013 Spring Concert. The three Crescendo vocalists ended the night with the Crescendo Choir singing “Peze Kafé”.

A night of musical wonders

Rodas Hailu, Co-Editor-in-Chief • June 4, 2013

On Wednesday, May 22, Downey High’s award winning band and choir held their annual Spring Concert for eager parents and friends in the B building theater. The two and a half hour recital began with...

Up next, Los 5

Vivian Buenrostro, Co-Editor-in-Cheif • May 3, 2013

Los 5 is a recently contracted Latin pop band that was discovered during their evening performance in the Lowes Hotel lobby in Downtown Hollywood. One of the five members happens to be Hector Rodriguez—their...

On Friday, April 12, Jarrid Reyes, 11, Ricardo Perez, 11, Luis Rojas, 11, David Sanchez, 11, Eric Escarciga, 11, and Juan Nuñez, 11, show off their “Not So Casual Friday” trend at their hangout spot after the spring rally. The “Not So Casual Friday” boys have continued their trend every Friday for nearly 4 months.

Dress shirts and ties, oh my!

Rodas Hailu, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 10, 2013

Every Friday, a group of upperclassmen break the tradition of casual Fridays, and dress up in not-so-casual wear. Juniors David Sanchez, Juan Nunez, Ricardo Perez, Luis Rojas, Jarid Reyes, Eric Escarciga,...

The 2013 Speed Skating Nationals are held in Oklahoma, Nebraska, where Stacy Caprilli, 11, goes to compete with two world champions and placesin third on March 13-15. Caprilli is the 2012 California state champion in the Junior Women’s Division.

The girl on the ice

Rodas Hailu, Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 29, 2013

Junior Stacy Caprilli participated in the United States Nationals Age Group Speed Skating competition during the week of March 11 in Omaha, Nebraska, winning four medals in her meets. After originally...

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