2006 Hall of Fame Inductees

Mariella graduated from Downey High School in 1993. While attending Downey she received the Viking Award in AP Physics and Honors French. After graduation she attended UCI and received a B.S.in Biology. She then attended UCLA School of Medicine receiving an M.D. Dr. Alvarellos presently practices medicine at Kaiser Southern California Medical Group. She is a member of LIGA International “Flying Doctors of Mercy” and secretary of Chicano/Latino Medical Association.Mariella volunteers her time and expertise to Rancho Los Amigos and Rio Hondo Hospital.

Frederick graduated from Downey High School in 1976. He attended Cerritos College, Long Beach City College and Los Angeles Trade Technical. From 1977 to the present, Bode has owned and operated a graphic design business. Frederick also is the Director of Illustration for Special Projects Design forWarner Bros. Studio and has won numerous Warner Bros. awards for outstanding design performance. He was responsible for creating the look for “Harry Potter” and friends. Fred’s early influences include Charles Schultz, Gary Trudeau and Scott Adams.

Upon graduation from Downey High School, Ronn joined the United States Marine Corps. After activeduty, he continued service in the Marine Reserve. Ronn was graduated from Compton College, CSU at Los Angeles, and Southwestern University School of Law. He served as Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles County and then entered private law practice. Ronn taught criminal law and criminal procedure at Western State University College of Law. He authored the textbook California Criminal Procedures and other legal publications. Ronn became Assistant District Attorney for Tulare County,California. Governor George Deukmejian appointed Ronn to the Tulare County Superior Court where he has presided since 1987.

Brad played Varsity baseball and football at Downey High School. At Cal State Fullerton, he majored in Physical Education, minored in chemistry and mathematics and completed his Masters in Education at Azusa Pacific University. During his 29-year teaching career, Brad coached league champions in football at Alemany High School and Downey High School. As Offensive Coordinator at Rancho Bernardo High School, he helped lead the team to two CIF championships, three League Championships, and participated in the playoffs thirteen times during his fifteen-year career. Brad received many accolades as a teacher and a coach including Teacher of the Year for Downey Unified School District and Coach of the Year by the Southeast News.

Antoinette graduated from Downey High School in 1993. While attending Downey, she received the Viking Award in A.P. French and Honors Algebra II. She graduated with a 4.27 GPA. She attended the University of California, Irvine, receiving an M.D. from the College of Medicine. She is presently practicing Family Medicine at the Laguna Beach Community Clinic. Antoinette volunteers her time and expertise at Rancho Los Amigos and Rio Hondo Hospitals. She is also a member of the Flying Samaritans, El Hongo Mexico and has been a mentor the UCI College of Medicine’s LMCA Chapter. She is a member of the Chicano/Latino Medical Association and a mentor for UCI Alliance for Minority Participation.

Pete began his long and illustrious association with football at Downey High School. He played in the 1956 championship game against Anaheim at the Coliseum before a record 41,383 spectators to a 13-13tie. He was named all CIF first team quarterback. With his Master’s degree in secondary education from Cal State Long Beach, he coached Pasadena’s Blair High School to a CIF championship in 1969.Two players from that team played in the NFL. He coached running backs for John McKay at USC in 1970 and ’71, and coached at Cal State Fullerton from 1972 to 1974. He became head coach at Anaheim Esperanza High School in 1975 and led the team to a Southern Section Central Conference title. Hisfootball legacy is one that will live on through the many athletes he influenced during his incredible career.