Richard Trank is an Academy Award winner whose Feature Documentary, The Long Way Home, narrated by...
Harry Gifford, Class of 1945
In recognition of his many hours of work and commitment to kids and the community, Harry Gifford...
Ginger Allen, Class of 1989
Ginger Allen is a morning anchor and special projects reporter for CBS Dallas/Fort Worth. She has...
David van Stralen, MD, FAAP, Class of 1971
Daved van Stralen made over 7,000 rescues in the 1970s while working for the Los Angeles City Fire...
Lash Stevenson, Class of 1957
Lash Stevenson grew up in Downey and graduated Downey High School in 1957. Along the way, he...
Kennard McNichols, MD, Class of 1966
Kennard graduated from Westmont College, Santa Barbara, in 1970 and received an MD from UCLA...
Suzanne Marques, Class of 1995
Suzanne was born and raised in Downey, graduating from Downey High in 1995. She was a cheerleader...
Allen Layne, Former Principal
For over 40 years, Allen Layne served public education and the Downey Unified School District in...
Alan M. Shiller, Ph.D., Class of 1971
Alan Shiller received his B.S. in Chemistry, graduating with Honors from Caltech and earned his...
James Hetfield, Honorary Inductee
To trace the roots of James Hetfield’s dedication to the heavy metal band Metallica, you have to...









