{"id":18386,"date":"2024-03-27T10:34:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T17:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/?p=18386"},"modified":"2026-04-03T10:58:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:58:30","slug":"2017-hall-of-fame-inductees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/2024\/03\/27\/2017-hall-of-fame-inductees\/","title":{"rendered":"2017 Hall of Fame Inductees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Terasaki Brothers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Four Sons of Dr. Shigeo and Mrs. Ryo Terasaki: Certainly, the impressive accomplishments of all four children of Dr. Shigeo and Mrs. Ryo Terasaki satisfy the threshold for induction into Downey\u2019s Hall of Fame; however, it is examining the Terasaki sons\u2019 achievements in light of their full context and background, which makes for a powerfully inspiring story. The Terasaki parents made a choice to be positive and productive \u2013 despite encountering vexing circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Background<\/strong>: Both Terasaki parents, Shigeo and Ryo, were born in the United States (California). Being Japanese-Americans in California in the 1920\u2019s and 1930\u2019s presented unique struggles of finding opportunities for employment. But the events on and subsequent to December 7, 1941, brought a new set of challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1941, Shigeo attempted to volunteer for the US Air Force \u2013 and later the Navy and Marine Corps \u2013 and was denied based on his ethnicity. Soon thereafter, the US Army did draft Shigeo. Meanwhile, following the Pearl Harbor attack, Executive Order 9066 required that Ryo (and nearly all the members of her family) be imprisoned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The family was initially moved to live in horse stalls at the Santa Anita Racetrack, and then was relocated to an internment camp in Wyoming. Through a chain of events, Ryo and Shigeo met in the Southwest and were married in 1945. When the West Coast ban was lifted against Japanese, the Terasaki couple moved back to California, essentially restarting their lives from the ground floor (or possibly the basement, considering the lingering prejudices held by many).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each had obtained some college studies before returning to California, which were ultimately completed, resulting in advanced degrees: Shigeo earning a medical degree and establishing a successful family practice, and Ryo receiving nursing credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later, Ryo earned a teaching credential, and also developed an avocation for the arts through the medias of oil and watercolor. She devoted many decades to her passion in furthering the arts through creating, competing, demonstrating, and also teaching art in several Southern California communities\u2019 programs. For the Terasaki parents, rather than viewing the world as a place filled with obstacles and roadblocks, they saw the beauty in opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey of parents Shigeo and Ryo provided life-lessons for their family, upon which their sons have fashioned their own lifeworks, instilled with key core values: tenacity and hard work are rewarding; education is viewed as a means to grow and to fully contribute to the community; in spite of current circumstances, one makes a decision to rise each day to see beauty, finding both humor and pleasure amid the toil; and achieving the ultimate satisfaction in knowing that good work remains to be done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carey Terasaki, Class of 1973<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"249\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2021\/07\/Carey-Terasaki.jpg\" alt=\"Carey Terasaki\" class=\"wp-image-7608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2021\/07\/Carey-Terasaki.jpg 249w, https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2021\/07\/Carey-Terasaki-235x300.jpg 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Carey Terasaki, J.D. (Class of 1973): Carey Terasaki has had the good fortune of two rewarding careers, the first in the aerospace industry and the second in federal government service. An engineering graduate of the University of Southern California, he served as an Engineer\/Scientist for the Douglas Aircraft Company in Long Beach, helping to design transport airplanes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1984, Southwestern University School of Law awarded him a John J. Schumacher scholarship; he completed Southwestern\u2019s Conceptual Approach to Legal Education program in the requisite two years. Terasaki was hired by the Federal Aviation Administration in 1987 and was fortunate to complete his career there as a staff attorney and manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the FAA, he became a recognized expert in administrative law, rulemaking and civil penalty enforcement, with special emphases on aircraft maintenance and aircraft airworthiness issues. He represented the FAA in several capacities, including as counsel for the agency\u2019s Europe, Africa &amp; Middle East Area Office in Brussels, and as Deputy Regional Counsel in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carey Terasaki retired in 2016.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rodney Terasaki, Class of 1971<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"249\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2021\/07\/Rodney-Terasaki.jpg\" alt=\"Rodney Terasaki\" class=\"wp-image-7616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2021\/07\/Rodney-Terasaki.jpg 249w, https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2021\/07\/Rodney-Terasaki-235x300.jpg 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>As a senior, he was the fastest sprinter on the swimming team and was its captain and MVP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He became somewhat of a Renaissance man after graduation, earning bachelor degrees in English and in biology; prior to entering medical school, he drove ambulances and taught middle school. He graduated from the medical school at Tulane University in 1983, with honors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His medical career took him to the Seattle area; he served his residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, and has practiced as an Internist for more than 30 years. He has taught students at the medical school at the University of Washington since 1993.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Terasaki continues with his love for water and for the practice of medicine. He competes for age group titles in several triathlons each year and enjoys time out on the waters of the Pacific Northwest, chasing the elusive king salmon. He enjoys filling-in for primary care practitioners at Pacific Medical in the Seattle area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stanley Terasaki, Class of 1968<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"249\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2021\/07\/Stanley-Terasaki.jpg\" alt=\"Stanley Terasaki\" class=\"wp-image-7618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2021\/07\/Stanley-Terasaki.jpg 249w, https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2021\/07\/Stanley-Terasaki-235x300.jpg 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>As a senior, he ran track, including a leg on the mile relay team, which set the DHS record that lasted until metric distances became the norm. He graduated the University of Southern California in 1972 and began his career in teaching, for the Los Angeles Unified School District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He earned his Master\u2019s degree in counseling and guidance in 1990, from Cal State Los Angeles. He was employed by LAUSD for 36 years, primarily at the secondary level. He did almost everything one can do in education, including teaching aide, teacher, counselor, assistant principal, and principal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Terasaki has written a children\u2019s book, \u201cGhosts for Breakfast,\u201d which was published in 2002. It won Lee and Low Books\u2019 New Voices Honor and was one of Smithsonian magazine\u2019s Notable Books of 2002. He has also written two drama\/musicals, \u201cGardena, U.S.A.\u201d and \u201cA River in the Desert: Christmas in Manzanar.\u201d The backdrop of those plays is the World War II imprisonment of Japanese-American civilians; the plays have been performed in Southern California. He has conducted writing workshops and spoken at writing conferences throughout California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He retired in 2010, and is currently helping his son establish a church in north Texas; their experiences in establishing the church are on his blog at https:\/\/aplanolife.wordpress.com\/.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wesley Terasaki, Class of 1965<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"249\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2021\/07\/WesleyTerasaki.jpg\" alt=\"WesleyTerasaki\" class=\"wp-image-7620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2021\/07\/WesleyTerasaki.jpg 249w, https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2021\/07\/WesleyTerasaki-235x300.jpg 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Wesley\u00a0 graduated from Downey High in 1965. He earned his bachelor\u2019s degree in biochemistry at the University of Southern California in 1969 and immediately started graduate school there in cellular and molecular biology. USC awarded him his PhD. in 1974.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He found a research position at the School of Pharmacology at the University of Virginia and conducted research there until 1979. He also taught at the School of Pharmacology. His research addressed the metabolism of cyclic nucleotides, and resulted in three patents, including a betaadrenergic blocker and a machine to automate immunoassays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Terasaki entered a special program at the University of Miami (FL) School of Medicine, in which all students are holders of doctorate degrees. The program compressed medical school into two years; he graduated in 1981. (His completion of medical school in 2 years inspired his youngest brother, Carey, to complete law school in 2 years.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Terasaki\u2019s medical career took him to the Seattle area; he served his residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, and practiced as an Internist for more than 30 years, retiring in 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He recorded \u201cWaves Upon the Sand\u201d in 1985 and \u201cAn Evening with Wes Terasaki and Friends\u201d in 1997; both are compilations of his faith-inspired songs. He has written approximately 100 songs total.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peter Martini, Class of 1997<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"249\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2021\/07\/peter-martini.jpg\" alt=\"Peter Martini\" class=\"wp-image-7614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2021\/07\/peter-martini.jpg 249w, https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2021\/07\/peter-martini-235x300.jpg 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>As President and co-founder of iboss Cybersecurity, Peter Martini has played a major role in developing iboss\u2019 innovative technology and has helped shepherd iboss\u2019 phenomenal growth, since its founding. He has been awarded dozens of patents focused on network and mobile security, and with his brother, has been recognized by the industry with several prestigious awards including, Ernst &amp; Young\u2019s Entrepreneur of the Year and one of Goldman Sachs 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More recently, iboss was ranked #3 for Security Companies in the Deloitte Touch Fast 500.<br>Peter is active in the community, serving on the board of the San Diego Economic Development Committee and working on the California Office of Emergency Services Cyber Security task force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Martini brothers have pioneered proprietary algorithm technology that has paved the way for their iboss cybersecurity product and corporation to become one of the leading companies in the web security market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paul Martini, Class of 1997<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"249\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2021\/07\/Paul-Martini.jpg\" alt=\"Paul Martini\" class=\"wp-image-7612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2021\/07\/Paul-Martini.jpg 249w, https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2021\/07\/Paul-Martini-235x300.jpg 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Paul Martini is the CEO, cofounder and chief architect of iboss Cybersecurity, where he pioneered the award-winning iboss Cybersecurity Platform that protects networks against malware, advanced threats and data loss direct-to-cloud, with an innovative node-based architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to founding&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iboss.com\/our-story\">iboss<\/a>, Paul was with an electrical engineering firm where he developed proprietary security solutions for clients such as Phoenix, the U.S. Navy and Hewlett Packard, leading the design and implementation efforts for HP\u2019s e-tester used in their TIJ print heads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul holds a computer science degree from the University of California, San Diego and has had his work published in prestigious scientific journals including, the Journal of Foundations in Computer Science, and Journal of Analytical Biochemistry. Paul has been recognized for his leadership and innovation, receiving the Ernst Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in the technology category for San Diego, and one of Goldman Sachs\u2019 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2014.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jim Stecklein, Class of 1946<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"249\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2021\/07\/Jim-Stecklein.jpg\" alt=\"Jim Stecklein\" class=\"wp-image-7610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2021\/07\/Jim-Stecklein.jpg 249w, https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/downey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2021\/07\/Jim-Stecklein-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>While a student in Downey schools, and during his college years and his years of military service, James Stecklein excelled in athletics and demonstrated effective leadership, both on and off the field. Although the Stecklein family had a successful business* in Downey that was central to the needs of its citizens, it was Mr. Stecklein\u2019s passion for sports, interest in physical activities and fitness, combined with his aptitude for service, that channeled his efforts into a lifetime of dedication in strengthening the community through focusing upon the need for shared recreation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stecklein had a vision for a park, not only to be a place of relaxation, exercise, and escape, but to provide a setting where people can join together in celebration of the arts through music. Stecklein\u2019s conception and establishment of a park, designed with a concert venue as its central feature, has significantly influenced both the layouts and activities of today\u2019s community parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following his retirement from the Parks and Recreation program, Stecklein continues to work with the cities of Downey and Whittier. His keen interest in the importance of community and prioritizing recreation is evidenced by his on-going dedication to developing programs, which draw communities together. His efforts concentrate upon reaching out to youth, as well as all-the-way through the more-seasoned members of these communities, by his volunteerism with the local philanthropic historical societies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stecklein\u2019s work in preserving and sharing the historical and cultural aspects of a community, help society hold onto the rich heritage of its unique history while he endeavors to help foster the neighborhoods of today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>* Steck\u2019s Hardware &amp; Furniture Store, from 1931 \u2013 1960, located on Front Street aka Crawford Avenue aka Downey Avenue. The store location did not change; only the street names changed. The family sold the building in the 1970\u2019s. Today, the old hardware store is the site of the Assistance League Thrift Store on Downey Avenue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the inspiring stories of the Terasakis, Martinis, and Jim Stecklein: Downey Hall of Famers excelling in medicine, cyber, arts, and service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":81,"featured_media":18370,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[52],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18386","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hall-of-famers"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>2017 Hall of Fame Inductees | Downey High School<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore the inspiring 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