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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

Supermodel

Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 31, 2014

Diving into mass media attention with their 2010 hit single “Pumped Up Kicks,” a bizarrely, catchy tune about a school shooting, Foster The People released their second album on Mar. 14, titled Supermodel....

During her senior year, Valerie Iwamoto applies for local scholarships in hopes of getting extra money to pay for college finances. Seniors have to submit applications, resumes, and an essay for the local scholarships by Fri., Jan. 17.

Money is in the air

Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor January 24, 2014

  While seniors completed and submitted their final college applications, they faced new deadlines, including the local scholarship opportunity that officially closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Students had...

The Stars Are Out Tonight

Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor January 22, 2014

After a ten year musical break, David Bowie fans rejoiced when he resurfaced with his unexpected 24h studio album, The Next Day on Mar. 13. The iconic musician released his second single, titled “The...

On Dec. 8, 2013, the Downey Police Department commences the annual Christmas parade on Downey Ave. The parade was presented by the Downey Chamber of Commerce.

Spreading holiday cheer

Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor December 13, 2013

Crowds cheered, dance groups performed, and horses stampeded down Downey and Florence Avenues on Sunday, Dec. 8 for the Annual Christmas Parade to celebrate the upcoming holidays.   The streets...

New: Paul McCartney Album Review

Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor November 1, 2013

Music icon Sir Paul McCartney released his 16th studio album New on Friday, Oct. 11, rocketing to the third slot in the Billboard 200 and claiming new musical territory. His latest creation, a mutation...

On Oct. 11, director Paul Greengrass releases Captain Philips recreating Somali pirates hijacking the MV Maerks Alabama. Philips made $8.5 millions on its opening night.

Captain Phillips makes a splash in box office

Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 18, 2013

Known for The Bourne Ultimatum and The Bourne Supremacy, Director Paul Greengrass dives straight into success with his Oct. 11 premiere of Captain Phillips, an action drama hit that has viewers and...

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...

Racing to success

Racing to success

Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 26, 2013

AP student and track and field runner, junior Mario Garcia juggles the hectic life of a 4.6 GPA student and high school athlete. Ranking as one of the top members of his eleventh grade class, Garcia maintains...

Participants from the Arc Walk wait in line in front of Acapulco Mexican Restaurant to get their burritos for lunch after finishing the event. The Arc Walk is an annual event that donates its profits to the disabled who work at The Arc located on Washburn Road.

Walking and supporting

Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 29, 2013

The annual Arc Walk for Independence was held Saturday at 8 in the morning on March 23, at Stonewood Mall where hundreds of people joined together to walk around the city of Downey to honor and show support...

Oz the Great and Powerful: Movie Review

Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 18, 2013

Disney’s lighthearted comedy Oz the Great and Powerful was released Friday, March 8, as the prequel to the classic film The Wizard of Oz. Sam Raimi, the director, creates a magical world full of good...

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