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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

To support Relay for Life, and raise money for senior Mario Galvan, 12, Joey Romero, 12, Mario Andres Galvan, 11, Edwyn Arroyo, 12, Eddie Guerrero, 12, and Michael Rivas, 12, shave their heads in March. They also sold t-shirts to support Galvan’s older brother who was diagnosed with cancer late last year.

Not alone, we fight together

Sara Cabrera, Writer/ Copy Editor April 10, 2013

With their motivation for finding a cure for cancer, students, faculty, and staff helped raise $23,562.81 for Relay For Life within two weeks, organized by physical education teacher, Marvin Manzanares....

On February 12, Mr. Jones tells the story about why he is going to retire next school year, in room B-210. “If you don’t learn from your students, you’re really not doing your job,” Mr. Jones said.

Leaving the past behind

Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 14, 2013

After dedicating over 30 years to the students of Downey High School, government teacher Reggie Jones is on his way to retirement, leaving behind memories and hoping to have made an impact on his students...

Farewell to a DHS legend

Farewell to a DHS legend

Kimberly Dominguez, News Editor June 21, 2012

As the month of June progresses and seniors begin to conclude their final days of the 2011-2012 school year, there is sense of mixed emotions throughout the campus. These emotions are augmented due to...

In it to lose it

In it to lose it

Jessica Xilo, Parents & Teachers Editor November 4, 2011

In attempts to lose excess vacation weight, Mr. Manzanares and other staff members are participating in the Biggest Loser Competition during the fall semester to meet their health goals.   Summer...

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