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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

A time to reflect and give thanks

A time to reflect and give thanks

Jessica Xilo, Parents & Teachers Editor June 21, 2012

Seniors gathered for the first time in their caps and gowns during Baccalaureate, at Downey First Baptist on Sunday, June 10, for a ceremony to celebrate and reflect on their rite of passage. The afternoon...

PTA: December 2011

Jessica Xilo, Parents & Teachers Editor December 14, 2011

As the year nears to an end, parents and staff members assembled in the theatre on Dec. 12 to discuss recent news about the school and the students. Principal Tom Houts began the meeting by announcing...

Sparks of romance flew in the back office of S-26

Sparks of romance flew in the back office of S-26

Kimberly Dominguez, News Editor October 12, 2011

After falling in love, bookkeeper Cynthia Foley and security guard Jack Andreasen exchanged wedding rings and vows on Aug.6 in Las Vegas. No one really knows where love can be found or how it happens....

A Change for the Better

Kimberly Dominguez, News Editor October 12, 2011

Walking around the campus this school year is the new administrator, Ms. Julie Main. A new school year almost always consists of the same ingredients: good attitudes, new supplies, and avid willingness...

Students save lives at Spring Blood Drive

Students save lives at Spring Blood Drive

June 14, 2011

Students and staff came together in an effort to save lives on June 8 for the American Red Cross Association Spring Blood Drive.  This event marked the second blood drive of the year and garnered 500...

Prom 2011: Vintage Hollywood

Prom 2011: Vintage Hollywood

Girls in bright, sequined dresses and boys in black tuxedos streamed into the Global Theatre at Universal Studios on Friday, May 13, for a glamorous night of dining and dancing. Students dressed in classic...

City council reaches out

City council reaches out

Angelica Co, Student Life Editor May 11, 2011

The Downey city council held its very first Student Government Day in which seven Associated Student Body members attended an informative event on April 26.  Along with the Vikings were the leaders of...

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