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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

As Germany legalizes their first gay marriage, Amy Torres, 12, reflects on the country’s stepping stone towards equality.  “I feel like I am happy for this because it is just making the world better place for the LGBTQ community,” Torres said. “This makes more people of the LGBTQ community come out of their shell and be proud of who they are as an individual.”

Rainbow Wedding Cake in Germany

Alexis Gutierrez, Writer October 18, 2017

On Sunday, October 1, two German men, Karl Kreile and Bodo Mende became the first married same-sex couple in Germany. While they had been in a registered partnership since 2002, this partnership did...

Student’s family participates in German exchange program

Student’s family participates in German exchange program

Sarah Menendez April 14, 2011

In an effort to participate in a culture-filled experience, junior Faith Hundtoft  and her family decided to host Erna Wieduwilt, a 16 year old exchange student from Germany. The Hundtofts agreed to host...

After a month and a half of living in Downey, Yannic Duckwitz, a foreign exchange student from Germany, is glad to say he is adapting to the California weather. Duckwitz has become a Viking due to his strong enthusiasm to improve his English and has also joined the Junior Varsity Football team.

Studying Over Seas

Anais Hinojosa October 18, 2010

After traveling halfway around the world, 17-year-old German exchange student Yannic Duckwitz arrived in California on Aug. 27, ready to join the junior class at Downey High. Driven by a desire to improve...

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