Hall of Fame

2008 Inductees

DeWayne Walker, a 1978 Muir graduate, starred in the 1976 and 1977 Turkey Tussles won by Muir, to end a 9-year losing streak to Pasadena High School in the cross-town rivalry. The defensive back went on to star at the University of Minnesota by way of Pasadena City College. His professional career included one season with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League, and two seasons in the United States Football League, with the Oakland Invaders (1984) and Arizona Outlaws (1985).

John Beal is a long-time television and film composer and the current general manager of the Hollywood Symphony Orchestra. His credits include the musical themes for “Happy Days,” “Laverne & Shirley,” “Vega$,” and “Eight is Enough.” He has more than 500 theatrical compositions and 2,000 film commercials to his credit, including movie trailers for 40 of the top-grossing films of all time. His greatest gift to Muir was having written many of the cadences for the school’s internationally renowned drum corps, which are still used more than 40 years after his graduation.

Flora Clausdian Dunaians, a long-time supporter of the Armenian community, is co-founder of Developmental Services for Armenia, a non-profit organization benefiting schools, orphanages and short-term emergency needs. Her humanitarian service includes organizing emergency food and medical aid sent to her motherland in the aftermath of devastating earthquakes. She is a supporter and fundraiser for Olympic Team Armenia; a nursing school project in Stepanavan, Armenia; and “Operation Fuel,” which provided heating during Armenia’s coldest winter in years. She was a member of the final graduating class of John Muir College.

Phlunte Walsh-Riddle, a lieutenant and 23-year veteran with the Pasadena Police Department, followed the footsteps of

her father-in-law, Ralph Riddle, the first African-American officer of the Pasadena Police Department. She made history by becoming Pasadena P.D.’s first African-American woman to be promoted to sergeant.
She has worked an array of assignments throughout her career, as a patrol officer, undercover drug officer, background investigator and detective. She currently leads the Traffic Section, responsible for traffic management throughout the city.

Hall of Fame Lost/Missing Pictures
We are seeking your help in obtaining missing photographs. If you are one of the inductees or know how to contact them or their family, we'd appreciate hearing from you. The list below is of individuals that we do not have an 8 x 10 picture for the Hall of Fame. These pictures are needed in order to complete the Hall of Fame display in the 'A' Building at Muir. Pictures can be sent to: John Muir Alumni Association, P.O. Box 93367, Pasadena, CA 91109. Or you may bring them to the Principal’s office at John Muir High School.
Name	Year Graduated	Category
Carrard, Frank	1956	Gov't. Service
Green, Terry	1965	Gov't. Service
Holmes, Darick	1989	Sports
Johnson, Edward Henry	1939	Sports
Roberts, Pamela	1978	Gov't. Service
Smith, Milton “Bruce”	1974	Gov't. Service
Stewart, Jeffrey C.	1967	Education

The Rich History
Formed in 1988, the John Muir High School Hall of Fame includes such notable alumni as Jackie Robinson, John Van De Kamp, Stacey Augmon, Darrell Evans, Inger Miller and David Lee Roth. Nominations are reviewed by a selection panel consisting of two Hall of Fame inductees, two students from the school’s leadership class, two teachers and a school administrator. The nomination period is announced annually.