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
On his final march, conductor of Downey High’s marching band, Matthew Chavez, 12, euphorically leads the band to a night of high spirited clamor. “When I get up on the stand in front of everyone I feel myself disappear,” Chavez stated. “I live in the music and I never fail to receive an electrifying experience, each stronger than the one before.”

Seniors For the Win at Downey V. Warren

Clarissa Arceo, Leanna Bobadilla, and Vanessa Carrillo • November 15, 2019

Following tradition, seniors, Jenna Meza (Left), Natalie Mejia (Middle left), Julian Yepez (Middle right), and Isaac Corella (Right) dressed up for Warren Wimp Day for their last time. “I honestly felt so sad when it hit me that this would be my last Warren Wimp Day,” Meza said. “Spirit Week has always been so much fun and I’m so lucky to have such a hyped student body.”

Warren Wimp Day 2019

Arely Macedo, Photographer • November 15, 2019

Deaf Chat Night

Carla Vente, Photographer • November 1, 2019

As Viking Nation is full of smiles and excitement, Molly Houts (FarRight), 12, is excited to dance at Homecoming and get dressed up with all her friends. “I’m kind of bummed that Homecoming is the only dance until Prom because I really wanted to go to Winter Formal,” Houts stated. “It’s my senior year and I wanted to attend all dances.”

Homecoming Game 2019

Carla Vente, Photographer • October 8, 2019

To celebrate Character Counts Week, from Oct. 16 through the 20, ASB decorates the trees in the quad with the pillar of character colors.

Downey Has Character

Oscar Flores, Copy Editor • November 3, 2017

Serving as a prelude to Downey vs. Warren Spirit week, Character Counts week was held from Oct. 16 - 20 to celebrate and uphold the morals valued in Downey and across the nation. The six pillars of...

Wearing gold and red glitter, seniors, Christiana Nicole Lagunas and Kristianna Deanna Gastelum, take a selfie on October 23 during passing period. “I’ve got spirit, how ‘bout you, I’ve got spirit whoop dee doo,” Gastelum stated.

Downey vs. Warren Rivalry Week

Angelica Fregoso, Staff Writer • November 17, 2015

Downey students flash their Viking spirit around campus on Oct. 23 because it was the renowned Viking Pride Day, the final day of Downey versus Warren rivalry week.   Students express their...

Five Questions with Dallas Lopez

Five Questions with Dallas Lopez

Kimberly Dominguez, News Editor • May 2, 2012

Q1: What is the Powder Puff Football Game? A1: Basically, it’s a group of girls, juniors and seniors, who volunteer to play football. It’s a fun and competitive game that allows us to positively...

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