The Hall of Fame
About
On August 16, 1901, Los Nietos Valley Union High School opened as the eleventh high school in the Los Angeles County School system. In 1904, its first graduating class numbered four students. This early institution eventually became Downey High School.
Over the next 100 years, our graduates—who literally number in the thousands—have made their way into society and have made an impact on America and the world with their individual accomplishments. The Hall of Fame committee, under the direction of Principal Tom Houts, hopes during the next few years to recognize as many of our distinguished graduates as possible.
The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is designed to provide a motivational activity that will engender school and community pride. Further, it will emphasize our school’s continuum of high achievers by honoring outstanding and noteworthy alumni of Downey High School.
Fun Fact!
Did you know that Metallica’s James Hetfield attended Downey High School as a sophomore?
Selection Guidelines
Honorees may be recognized for outstanding or noteworthy contributions or achievements in one or more of the six specified (or related) categories:
- Arts
- Athletics
- Business
- Education
- Civic/Community/Government
- Professional
The nominee will be a graduate of Downey High School (except under special circumstances to be determined by the selection committee)
Since leaving Downey High, the nominee will have maintained himself/herself in a manner that reflects positively on Downey High and on the Hall of Fame
Except under special circumstances as determined by the selection committee, a candidate shall wait a minimum of ten (10) years after leaving Downey High School before s/he becomes eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame
2006 Hall of Fame Inductees
These outstanding students were nominated in 2006 to the DHS Hall of Fame due to their professional accomplishments.
2005 Hall of Fame Inductees
These former DHS students were nominated and accepted as 2005 Hall of Fame Inductees for their stellar professional accomplishments.
2004 Hall of Fame Inductees
These previous DHS students had such amazing accomplishments that they were nominated and accepted into the DHS Hall of Fame.
2003 Hall of Fame Inductees
These impressive individuals attended DHS in high school. Their post graduation professional accomplishments earned them a place in the Hall of Fame in 2003.
2002 Hall of Fame Inductees
These outstanding individuals were nominated to the DHS Hall of Fame due to their post-educational accomplishments.
2001 Hall of Fame Inductees
HERBERT FRAHM - 1935 Herbert Frahm attended the University of Kansas Business School with a management Development major. He began his career as a...
2013 Hall of Fame Inductees
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2012 Hall of Fame Inductees
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2010 Hall of Fame Inductees
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2009 Hall of Fame Inductees
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2008 Hall of Fame Inductees
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2007 Hall of Fame Inductees
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