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Senior Stephen Thompson, Jr. ‘15 became the school’s all-time scoring leader in boys’ basketball in February.

Finding the Perfect Fit

The Latin word Veritas is defined as “truth.” In Roman mythology, Veritas was the god-dess of truth, a daughter of Saturn and the mother of Virtue. Veritas is also the name given to the Roman virtue of truthfulness, which was considered one of the many virtues any good Roman should have possessed. “Veritas” is included in many university mottos as well, including Yale University’s Lux et Veritas (Light and Truth). Veritas is also the motto of Harvard University, and the Dominican Order of the Roman Catholic Church. The BMHS motto is “justice, truth, honor” and the case can be made that all pursuits, if they are valid, must first be rooted in truth. We, as a school community, certainly strive to achieve that goal.

Principal: Rosemary LibbonDirector of Development: Andy MarafinoDirector of Outreach & Public Relations: Dione DierksDevelopment Assistant: Amy TraxlerPublications Director: John Hong Editors: Andy Marafino, Dione Dierks, Amy Traxler, John Hong Photographers: Jay Arevalo, Dione Dierks, John Hong, Andy Marafino, Lifetouch, Stefani Schakel, Yearbook Staff. Cover Design: John Hong Printer: Shanahan Printing & Graphics, Inc.

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Features

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Departments

11 Honor Roll of Donors

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Around Campus

In Memoriam

Class Notes

2013-14 Annual Report

Bishop Montgomery’s guidance counselors help students

find the right fit for college.

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As you will see in the following pages of this issue of Veritas, our students’ academic success is un-

deniable. During the course of pursuing their academic goals, the students here at Bishop Montgomery learn so many things from their teachers, their classroom in-struction, the peers who share their class-room communities, and their guidance counselors. How well they master the skills and the information imparted to them during the course of their education here at Bishop Montgomery determines what doors will be open to them in the future. As you will see, amazing doors are open to our students as a result of their hard work and their accomplishments! We are immensely proud of them.

With Gratitude,

Rosemary LibbonPrincipal

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

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Dear Friends of Bishop Montgomery,

Our students’ academic education is something we obviously take very, very seriously, as it is crucial to their devel-opment as thinking human beings who will contribute to the many communi-ties in which they will find themselves. Even more critical, however, is how they learn to live and love, how they learn to put their faith into action — to be about doing and not just about speaking — to know how to pray, but also how to live their prayers through commitment to so-cial justice — to have the courage to walk

Our goal and continued prayer, then, is that our students will remember not only those academic lessons they have been taught so well here at Bishop Montgom-ery over the course of their four years, but

There is no doubt that our faculty and staff, so able academically, do so much more than teach academic content. They witness to living lives that are meaningful and rooted in Gospel values. There is no doubt that you, our many friends, support us in this work, not only financially, but through your own witness to Gospel val-ues and through prayer. We count you as

in Jesus’ shoes. These lessons do not come from books, but from learning how to live by accepting God’s grace.

members of our community and part-ners in our efforts to encourage our stu-dents in this — that just as they excel in everything — in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in their love — that they also excel in the grace of living.

“Our goal and continued prayer, then, is that our students will remember... the lessons about how to live a life that is a witness to the message of Jesus Christ.”

that they will remember the lessons about how to live a life that is a witness to the message of Jesus Christ. We pray that they will remember that they are each children of God, made in His image, with a duty and a mission to continue to develop their gifts and use them for good. We pray that they remember that a Christian life is about becoming the largest, most inclu-sive, most Christ-like person they each can be. We pray that they will continue to be-come even more remarkable as they grow in age and grace.

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Finding the Perfect Fit for College

A significant milestone in every Bishop Montgomery

student’s life, high school graduation celebrates the

culmination of years of hard work as seniors prepare

for a new chapter in their lives. While graduation also

marks a new beginning for these young adults, it also

signals an end-- an end to the long process of finding a college that fits

their wants and needs.

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• On average, 95% of BMHS students are accepted to 4-year schools.

College Matriculation Study2005-2014

In the last 10 years, 2,689 students have graduated from Bishop Montgomery High School.

meeting with each member of the class,” she explains. “They are also

fielding questions from juniors who are diving into their college

searches and helping them begin to navigate the college application

process.” Fortunately, for the underclassmen, “the new set-up provides

our ninth and tenth graders with more individualized attention because

they have a counselor specifically dedicated to serving their needs.”

It is no secret that students enter Bishop Montgomery with the

knowledge—and the expectation-- that college is four years away.

Bishop’s college matriculation rate over the past decade proves this fact

(see sidebar). With an average matriculation of 99%, BMHS prides

itself on not “if” it sends students to college, but “where” it sends them.

So, what exactly is the process today that students go through to

find the right school? When, in their high school career, do students

begin this process? How do they know if they are on the right path? The

answers to these, and many other questions, are just a short walk from

any locker or classroom on campus: in Bishop’s Guidance Center.

Today, students and parents begin thinking about college at an earlier

age. In the past, traditional preparation for college began in the junior

and senior year. Now, it is happening before high school even begins.

As the school’s Director of 9th Grade Admissions and Curriculum

Studies Coordinator, one of Casey Dunn’s responsibilities is to assist

incoming freshmen with course selections. In the past, many of the

questions she fielded centered on which classes would satisfy Bishop’s

graduation requirements; now, more of the questions center on which

classes specific colleges will accept. “More and more incoming freshmen

have their minds set on going to a certain college,” says Dunn. “Part of

my job is to respect those aspirations, but I also want them to choose

classes that will offer as many options as possible and give them the best

chance at being successful after Bishop Montgomery.”

With the goal of providing even more college-prep assistance to the

underclassmen, Bishop’s Guidance Office was restructured before the

2014-15 school year began. Prior to this academic year, three counselors

were each assigned a section of the alphabet by student last name (e.g.,

A-G) and were responsible for all students in that range, regardless of

grade. However, beginning this year, veteran counselors Celeste Adams

and Doug Mitchell now spend their time working with the juniors and

seniors, while new Bishop guidance counselor Angelica Diaz works

with the freshmen and sophomores. Continuing her role as an advisor

and advocate for the incoming freshmen, Dunn works closely with Diaz

to ensure the new class is assimilating and adapting well to Bishop’s

college-prep program.

Having Diaz on board has been a blessing not only for Dunn, Adams,

and Mitchell, but, more importantly, for the freshmen and sophomores.

In addition to her role as freshmen and sophomore guidance counselor,

Diaz coordinates the college tour program, the scholarships that are

available to the seniors, and the off-campus summer programs that both

local and national colleges offer to students of all grade levels. It is in her

work with the ninth and tenth graders, however, where she sees having

the greatest impact. “I have the opportunity to build a relationship with

the younger students and I enjoy that,” she explains. “I think it makes a

big difference to the students.”As Dunn explains, the change in structure has turned out to be wildly

successful for all involved: “From the start of school through Novem-

ber, the Guidance Office is swamped with getting the seniors ready for

college applications, writing their letters of recommendation, and

In September, Diaz visits classrooms so that she can see every freshman

and sophomore on campus. For the ninth graders, it is an opportunity to

be introduced to the Guidance Office and its counselors. Diaz seizes the

In that time, 2,672 of the graduates (99.3%) matriculated to college.

• 81% 4-year schools • 18% 2-year schools

• Below are the averages of where BMHS graduates from 2005 - 2014 have attended, or are still attending, college:

• 15% University of California System • 33% Cal State University System • 15% Private, California • 17% Out-of-State

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ABOVE: (l to r) BMHS seniors Stephanie Nwaiwu ‘15, Ian Fitzgerald ‘15, and Jordan Tabaldo ‘15

Perhaps the most important tool the

juniors receive is something that they

must use – the College App Project. For

the last five years, all juniors enrolled

in a regular or honors English course

spend the first three weeks of the spring

semester working solely on the College

App Project. (Juniors taking Advanced

Placement Language & Composition

complete this project after the AP test

later in the semester.) The project is a

collaboration between the Guidance

Office and the English Department,

with the end result being a practical college portfolio. “Having the English

Department require the juniors to complete the College App Project has

been a huge help in exposing the students to some of the tools at their dis-

posal,” explains Adams.

By junior year, many students have begun to assemble their lists of

prospective colleges, and Adams and Mitchell believe this initiative puts

them a little ahead of the game. It does not mean, however, that their school

search is complete. “We let them formulate their lists,” Mitchell says, “but

once they have their lists, sometimes we have to give them a little reality

check.” Mitchell admits, though, that those reality checks have subsided

in recent years. “Students are getting more sophisticated and realistic in

making their lists of target schools,” he says, “and we have gotten better at

helping the students make better lists.” For most of Bishop’s current sophomores, their visits with counselors

during the freshman year were limited to group meetings. Although group

meetings are still on her agenda – to discuss standardized testing and

preparation for the junior year – Diaz is able to spend more time on details

and in meetings with individual students. “I am able to go into more detail

with the tenth graders about the SAT Challenge, the PSAT, and the ACT

Practice Test, while getting them ready

for junior year,” she says. Another one

of her priorities with the sophomores is

focusing on their academics and chal-

lenging them to take higher-level cours-

es, something Dunn also stresses with

the incoming ninth graders as well.

“I challenge the students to challenge

themselves all the time,” says Diaz.

Chris Nunez ’17 is one of many sopho-

mores who has taken advantage of the

Guidance Office’s new structure. Last

year, he saw his counselor several times

in group settings, but only once individ-

ually. So far this year, Nunez says that

he has met with Diaz at least five times,

and the tools she has provided him have

been invaluable. “[Ms. Diaz] has helped

me help myself get better in all aspects

of my academics,” says Nunez. “I feel

more connected to the Guidance Office

than I did last year.”

To help juniors identify potential schools and continue exploring college

options, Adams and Mitchell have a myriad of tools at their disposal. Some

tools they strongly encourage the students to use; others they require. At

the start of their second semester, all juniors receive a comprehensive

College Newsletter from the Guidance Office. The newsletter gives each ju-

nior, and their parents, detailed infor-

mation about the college essay, letters

of recommendation, UC and Cal State

guidelines, testing, scholarship and fi-

nancial aid resources, a timeline of im-

portant dates, and much more. They are

also encouraged to make college campus

visits on their own, sign up for one of the

college tour events organized by Diaz,

and visit the College Board website.

Junior year is an important time in the college preparation process, not

only for the students, but for the Guidance Office as well. Just as Dunn and

Diaz encourage the underclassmen to challenge themselves academically,

Adams and Mitchell stress it even more with the juniors, most of whom

have completed the requirements for both Cal State and UC schools by the

end of their sixth semester of high school. But, for Adams and Mitchell, that

is not enough. “Colleges are looking for rigor in a student’s course load,”

Adams explains. “We want to see the students challenge themselves to be

better; to see what they can do; and, to be competitive in the classes they

are taking.” Mitchell, the senior member of the office and the Head Guid-

ance Counselor, takes it one step further: “When the students get to their

senior year, we want them to have options,” he explains. “Just meeting the

basic Cal State and UC requirements is fine, but it will limit student’s op-

tions of where they can apply to college.”

The person at the forefront of the junior College App Project is English

Department Chairperson Teresa McDorman. McDorman has spent several

years tweaking and streamlining the project so that, by the time it is com-

plete, each student has a document they can refer back to as seniors. And

it is no coincidence that her department and the Guidance Office share the

same philosophy for the entire college preparation process. “The primary

reason we started the project is to show the students that there are many

options for college,” explains McDorman. “The students start to see that

there are more schools out there …[for] where they are a potential match.”

opportunity to speak to freshmen about improving their study skills,

taking advantage of the resources that are available to them through the

Guidance Office, and encouraging them to speak to their teachers. Hav-

ing Diaz in her current role has already garnered results the Guidance Of-

fice was seeking with the new structure. “I have seen Ms. Diaz about six

or seven times already this year,” says freshman Megan Lau ’18. “She has

encouraged me to talk to my teachers and she has helped me improve my

study habits. I am a better student because of her.”

Our Counselors

Mrs. Dunn has been at Bishop Montgomery for almost ten years. As Bishop’s Studies Co-ordinator, she is responsible for all student scheduling. She also serves as the 9th grade Admissions Director and the International Academic Counselor for current 9th and 10th graders. She is a graduate of Palmdale High School. She received her B.A. in Sociology from San Diego State, and her Master’s in Educational Counseling and PPS Cre-dential from the University of La Verne.

Ms. Diaz is in her first year at Bishop Mont-gomery, but has been a counselor since 2011 and has been working in education since 2007. This year, Ms. Diaz is responsible for working with all of the 9th and 10th grade students. She is a graduate of Inglewood City Honors High School. She received her B.A. in both Peace & Conflict Studies and Spanish Language & Lit-

erature from UC Berkeley. She holds a Master’s in Counseling and a PPS Credential in School Counseling from the University of San Diego.

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Prior to moving into counseling, Ms. Adams, a 1994 BMHS alumna, taught 9th and 10th grade English for five years. She has also served as an assistant volleyball coach and currently coaches the boys’ soccer goalkeepers. As a Bishop student, Ms. Adams was an outstand-ing student-athlete. She was Sportswoman of the Year in 1994, won CIF titles in volleyball and soccer and was CIF Goalkeeper of the Year in 1993-94. As a counselor, she is responsible for guiding the juniors and seniors with last names Li-Z. She received her B.A. in English from Loyola Marymount in 1998 and also holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling with a PPS Credential from LMU.

Mr. Mitchell is in his 16th year in the counsel-ing office and 26th year at Bishop Montgom-ery. Prior to becoming the Head Academic Counselor, he taught in the social studies de-partment. In addition to being the counselor for juniors and seniors with last names A – Le, he is in his 26th season as the head boys’ basketball coach. One of the most successful

coaches in the state, he has led the Knights to 16 league titles, five CIF-SS titles, and three State titles. Mr. Mitchell is a graduate of South Torrance High School and received his B.A. in History and Political Science from California State, Dominguez Hills in 1988. He completed his secondary teaching credential at Mount St. Mary’s College and he is currently en-rolled in the Master’s program in Educational Administration at National University.

Casey Dunn

Celeste Adams ‘94

Angelica Diaz

Doug Mitchell

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Broken up into three distinct weeks, the project requires the juniors to

have hands-on access to Naviance software, the Common App, and the

University of California (UC) writing prompts, among other tools. In

Week I, Adams, Mitchell, and Diaz work with the juniors as a group, focus-

ing on Naviance-- college and career readiness software that provides stu-

dents with college planning and career assessment tools. After the Naviance

overview, the juniors spend time “playing” with the software. Among the

resources available on Naviance are graphs that show the acceptance his-

tory of BMHS students to specific colleges based on GPA’s and test scores.

“These graphs are visual aids that really open the eyes of many students,”

explains Mitchell. “They see where they stand in terms of their grades, test

scores, and what specific colleges are accepting.”

During Week II of the project, students research schools, which is where

the Guidance Office’s philosophy of expanding their options comes in to

play. Each junior is required to conduct research on schools in the UC and

Cal State systems, as well as private California schools and out-of-state

schools. By the time portfolios are complete, each junior has a list of 15

prospective schools. “The second week [of the project] is really fun,” says

McDorman. “[The students] get into researching schools and see all of the

possibilities of where they might be a match.” To McDorman and the coun-

selors, the school research portion is always an eye-opener for the students.

After uploading grades and test scores to Naviance, along with their own

research of schools, students can hone in on possible colleges that might

have not originally been on their radar, as well as come to the realization

that they may not be a fit for their dream schools. Despite the potential

mix of emotions, the process proves extremely valuable in the long run:

“College admissions today are very competitive, to say the least. Some stu-

dents experience a reality check when they discover that they might not be

able to gain admission to all of their top college choices,” says McDorman.

The final week of the College App Project is spent on completing a mock

college application. The students complete the Common Application in-

formation which includes penning a full personal essay; writing on a UC

prompt; and, conducting scholarship research. After the three weeks are

finished, the juniors not only have a reference tool they can use heading

into senior year, but some of their anxieties are minimized. “One of the best

parts of… the project is that some of the questions the juniors… have always

get answered,” explains McDorman. “The feedback we get from the juniors

is so positive about the entire project experience.”

One student who has used the College App Project to her advantage is

senior Danielle Julifs ’15. When she arrived at Bishop as a freshman, her

parents encouraged her to be open to all of the possibilities for college and

told her to “look everywhere,” she says. Guided by this philosophy, and

supported by the Guidance Office, Julifs did extensive research on out-of-

state schools to find the right place to study either pharmacy or occupa-

tional therapy. “Danielle wanted something different,” says Mitchell. “She

did her research and put together a realistic list of schools.” That list, which

includes Boston University, the University of Illinois, Purdue University,

the University of Washington, and James Madison University, pinpoints

colleges where she feels she will be a good fit. “The counselors encouraged

me to try new things and really supported my desires to go to school out-

side of California,” explains Julifs.

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however, she was invited on a Washington, D.C. college trip sponsored by

the Asomugha College Tour for Scholars (a program sponsored by former

Bishop Montgomery student and NFL great Nnamdi Asomugha), but she

was hesitant to go. “She was not even considering going to school out-of-

state,” says Mitchell. Encouraged by Adams to take the trip, Franco ended

up falling in love with Georgetown University, where she is currently

finishing up her degree in International Politics. “The trip forced her to ex-

pand her horizons,” says Adams. “I think she will admit that keeping her

options for college open changed her life.” For Adams and Mitchell, one of their main challenges is pushing students

to look past the branding of a school. Often, students are caught up in

attending a college that has an impressive name. “Perception is important

to the students,” says Adams. “The tough reality for many of them is that

their dream school may not be a suitable option; it is really all about finding

the right fit.” Adams and Mitchell admit that finding the right fit is easier

said than done, but if the students use the tools at their disposal – doing

the research, visiting campuses – then, more often than not, they will be

happy with their decisions. When asked to recall a student who illustrates

this, Adams and Mitchell almost simultaneously replied with the name of

former student Daisy Franco.

Each year, the senior class at Bishop Montgomery is filled with students

who are ready for college because they found the right fit. In fact, the coun-

selors believe that most, if not all, the students fall into this category. “The

real success stories are the students who work really hard in their studies,

challenge themselves to look at all possibilities, and get into their number

one choice for college,” says Mitchell. The Class of 2015, like many classes

before them, is littered with stories of students who are ready for college

and who have found the right fit. There is no doubt that they will carry on

the tradition of Bishop Montgomery alumni who are successful not only

after high school, but in the many years that follow.

Finding the right fit for college is really what the Guidance Office stresses

to the students as they begin their senior year. With the junior portfolio

complete and some of the research done, both Adams and Mitchell spend

much of their time meeting with the seniors individually to discuss where

they will be submitting applications. “We never tell a student not to apply

to a school,” says Mitchell, “but we stress to them to be realistic about their

applications and to find a school where they will flourish for all four years.”


While preparing for college applications, Franco, from Bishop’s Class of

2011, planned on staying very close to home in Los Angeles. As a junior,

ABOVE (l to r) Freshman David Hugo ‘18, Sophomore Santana Trotter ‘17, Junior Tommy Rocca ‘16, and Senior Jenna Henderson ‘15.

ANNUAL REPOR T

THANK YOU.

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

Each year, alumni, parents, past parents, and friends support Bishop Montgomery High School by contributing to the school’s fundraising efforts. The Knight Pride program and our other fundraising programs allow us to continue to make BMHS a place “Where Great Things Happen.” Our sincerest appreciation goes to all those listed below for their meaningful endorsement of the mission of Bishop Montgomery High School. The list of donors below encompasses the fiscal year July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this report. If we have made an error, please contact the Development Office at 310-540-2021 ext. 246.

Bishop George Montgomery Gold Club

($10,000 & above)

Anonymous (1)Carrie Estelle Doheny FoundationCatholic Education FoundationDaughters of Charity FoundationGeorge H. Mayr FoundationMayr-Leahy FoundationMr. & Mrs. Gregory MortonDan Murphy FoundationMr. & Mrs. Michael RuggeraMr. & Mrs. Scott Salisbury ‘71 (Anne Corso '72)George & Virginia Schneider Charitable FoundationGeorge & Virginia Schneider Family Trust Ms. Paula Tyler

Bishop George Montgomery Associate

($5,000 - $9,999)

Mr. & Mrs. Dave AlvarezAnonymous (2)BMHS Mothers’ ClubThe Boeing CompanyMr. & Mrs. Peter BroenMr. & Mrs. Jeff Campbell (Teresa Fernandez ’78)Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dodson & FamilyEdison InternationalMr. & Mrs. Roderick HenleyHoly Trinity Parents’ AssociationMr. & Mrs. Mark Morski Mr. & Mrs. John MurphyNorthrop GrummanSpecialty Family FoundationToyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.Wells Fargo Foundation

Black & Gold Circle

($2,000 - $4,999)

Mr. Michael AbbateBMHS FootballClass of 2014Mr. & Mrs. Charles DippelMr. James DolengaMr. Kent EggertMr. & Mrs. Michael FitzsimonsFox Soccer NetworksMr. Alan Gutierrez ‘98Ms. Eileen Guymon

Holy Trinity SchoolMr. & Mrs. Hirofumi KawanoKayne Anderson Capital Advisors FoundationLos Angeles ChallengeMr. & Mrs. Daniel McCallMr. & Mrs. Jack MuncherianNorman’s School UniformsMr. & Mrs. Bryan OlsenSt. James SchoolMs. Susan StraussMr. & Mrs. Brent TolandMr. & Mrs. Michael TumanjanUnion BankMr. & Mrs. Timothy Van NattaMr. & Mrs. Martin von Kanel ‘80Dr. & Mrs. Brad Williams ‘71 (Marilyn Proctor ’71)

Ms. Jill Aguilar ‘78Anonymous (2)Mr. & Mrs. Michael BevanMr. and Mrs. Mark Bever (Jeanne Fernandez ’75)Bishop Montgomery High SchoolMr. Dennis Blackburn ‘64Ms. Kathy Dieter Ms. Danielle KithcartMr. & Mrs. Michael Kramer (Shannon Williams ’01)Ms. Toni LunaMr. & Mrs. Virgil ManalansanMr. James MacLeodMr. Rob McGarry ‘91Mr. & Mrs. Tim McOsker ‘80 (Connie Tamburri ’81)Meals on Wheels – Torrance

Mr. Michael Molina ‘80Mr. & Mrs. Leo MontegrandePalos Verdes ResaleMs. Jacqueline Reyes ‘02Mr. & Mrs. Don ReynoldsMs. Joanne Scanlin-Sullivan ‘69Success Through Education, Inc.Target Take Charge of EducationWells Fargo

Mr. Ron AlpineAnonymous (2)Mr. Don AsherB.D. White Topsoil, Inc.Mr. Bill Bordley ‘76Mr. & Mrs. Jim Burschinger ‘73 (Mary Evans ’78)Mr. Chris Dippel ‘07Dr. Mary Gendy ‘96Marcus A. Harvell Family & FriendsMr. & Mrs. Richard KeidelMr. Richard KellyMr. & Mrs. Robert KidwellMr. & Mrs. Dennis LoehrMs. Jean MarzolinoMs. Sharon McCool ‘73Ms. Leticia OrozcoParishioners Federal Credit UnionMs. Rosalinda PataoPrada Gee, IncMs. Barbara PudewaMs. Kathleen Reams-Hansen ‘72Mr. & Mrs. Louis Rich Ms. Anne Schneider-Cronin ‘69Mr. Christopher Schneider ‘73G Spurgeon

Why I Give“[We] are grateful to Bishop Montgomery for the wonderful experience it has provided our daughter over the past four years... BMHS is truly a special place, and it is led by an extraordinary principal in Ms. Libbon. She has found a way to create and promote high standards while cultivating and maintain-ing such a caring environment. So blessed are we to have had our daughter receive a Catholic high school education, particularly at BMHS, that [we] wanted to contribute in a way that might help one or more students of limited means have a chance to attend such a remarkable school.” Joan & Tim Van Natta, Current Parents

Knight Club

($1,000 - $1,999)

Excalibur Club

($500 - $999)


Mr. & Mrs. Bill AdamsMr. Andy Altobelli ‘96Mr. Kevin Altobelli ‘00Ms. Carol AlvarezMr. Robert Alworth ‘63Mr. & Mrs. Jerome AnayaMr. & Mrs. Brian AndersonAnonymous (2)Mr. & Mrs. Joseph ArnettMr. & Mrs. Daniel ArucanMr. & Mrs. Michael BebbMr. & Mrs. Terry BensonMr. & Mrs. Carlos BernalMr. & Mrs. Leonard BertucciMr. & Mrs. Marc BiernatMs. Justine Black ‘65BMHS Boys’ SoccerBMHS Boys’ VolleyballBMHS Girls’ Cross CountryBMHS Girls’ VolleyballMr. & Mrs. Kenneth BohneyMr. Chuck Bongard ‘67Ms. Anita Brennan-RoddenMr. & Mrs. Kirk BretneyMr. Casey Brierley ‘73Ms. Kathy Brierley-Pinson ‘67Mr. David BrownMr. & Mrs. Nikita BrownDr. Lillian Buffalo Tompkins ‘64Ms. Meg Butier-Lenihan ‘82Mr. George Cannady ‘61Ms. Cristina Ceballos ‘99Mr. & Mrs. Dennis ChambersMs. Michelle Chipi-Mosley ‘92Mr. Steven Clark ‘08Class of 1966Class of 1968Class of 1969Classmates.comMs. Erin Corney ‘05Mr. & Mrs. Paul DanielsMs. Dee DavidsonMr. & Mrs. Carlos DavisMr. Chuck Desiderio ‘68Mr. & Mrs. Frank DistasoMs. Phylis DolengaMs. Brenda DulayMs. Jackie DuprezMs. Gina Edwards-Nyman ‘74Dr. Richard EllisMr. & Mrs. Dietmar FarkasMr. & Mrs. Steve FintonMs. Leah FitzgeraldMr. & Mrs. Terry FitzpatrickMr. John FitzsimonsMs. Amy Forthun-Naples ‘96Ms. Marlene ForthunMr. Eric Franklin

Mr. Gary WalcherMs. Christina Wickers ‘92Law Office of Rodney W. Wickers

Mr. Jim Garbanati ‘67Ms. Sharon Garvey-Silengo ‘72Mr. & Mrs. Kevin GearinMr. & Mrs. Bill Gilles ‘68 (Eileen Hohn ’69)Global Village ConcernsMr. & Mrs. Dan Graham ‘67 (Nora Venable ‘67)Mr. & Mrs. Michael GrazMr. Scott Griffee ‘85Mr. Tim Groat ‘73Mr. & Mrs. Charles GroveMs. Griselda Gutierrez ‘85Ms. Zayda Gutierrez-Barajas ‘96Mr. & Mrs. Bret HadleyMr. & Mrs. Mark HebsonMr. & Mrs. Richard HeisenMr. & Mrs. Miguel HenryMr. & Mrs. Erik Higgins ‘85Mr. Michael Holt ‘75Ms. Diana Homesly-Murphy ‘70Mr. & Mrs. John HorejsiMr. & Mrs. David HuMr. & Mrs. Pete Hubbell (Lynn Consalvo ’73)Mr. & Mrs. Tim HugoMr. & Mrs. Michael IchinoDr. Kathlyn Ignacio ‘78Dr. and Mrs. Rick IwaiMr. John Joseph ‘63Mr. Marc June ‘73Ms. Jamie Kamiya-Haagsma ‘00Kazue KawaiMr. & Mrs. Patrick Kealey ‘68 (Diane King ’68)Ms. Christina Kim ‘13Ms. Judy KlineMr. Robert Koran ‘83Mr. Craig Lack ‘79Mr. & Mrs. Dennis LaneMr. Gregory Laurinat ‘78Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Leach ‘04 (Kristen Castillo ‘04)Mr. Paul Leach ‘00Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Leininger ‘64 (Jayne Henderson ‘65)Mr. & Mrs. Keith LewisMr. & Mrs. William Lippert ‘66Mr. & Mrs. Michael LundinMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Mack

Mr. & Mrs. Dick MaddoxMs. Patricia MahoneyDr. & Mrs. Hong MaiMr. & Mrs. Andy Marafino (Kathy Baumgartner ’85)Mr. & Mrs. Raymond MarafinoMs. Kathleen Marchesano ‘69Mr. & Mrs. Paul MarsellaMr. & Mrs. Rick MartinMs. Marilyn Martina-Coyle ‘61Dr. Abigail Martinez ‘87Ms. Jeannette Martinez-GonzalezMr. & Mrs. Anthony MatthewsMs. Kathryne McGuinnisMs. Kathleen McGuire ‘05Mr. & Mrs. Patrick McOsker ’78 (Carla Williams ’79)Mr. James Meehan ‘95Mr. David Mexico ‘71Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Meyer (Amy Welch ‘79)Mr. & Mrs. Steve MillerMr. & Mrs. Thomas MitchellMr. & Mrs. Ronald Moore ‘82 (Monica Litjen ‘82)Mr. Dave Moseley ‘66Mr. Bill Murin ‘67Mr. Danny Murphy ‘87Dr. Ida Nazon ‘61Ms. Eileen O’Brien ‘80Mr. & Mrs. Robert OkitaMr. Bryan Paredes ‘13Mr. David Paredes ‘09Mr. Kevin Paredes ‘11Mr. & Mrs. Robert ParkMr. Jim ParkerMr. Steve Patterson ‘68Mr. James Peirce ‘13Mr. James Pesutich ‘86Mr. & Mrs. Raymond PettyMr. & Mrs. Michael PorcheMr. Dan Pritchett ‘67Mr. & Mrs. Mike QuirozMr. & Mrs. Robert RabotMr. & Mrs. Jon RagerMs. Linda ReanoMr. Stephen Redgrift ‘66Mr. Paul Reis ‘91Mr. Robert RetanoMr. & Mrs. Ed ReyesMs. Jacqui Reyes-Comshaw ‘82

Donor of Bishop Montgomery

($100 - $499)

Why I Give“Our daughter, Sarah ‘04, had a wonderful experience at Bishop Montgomery High School. During her time at Bishop, she grew spiritually, academically and athletically. We believe in the mission and philosophy of BMHS. We want to do what we can to help other students and families have the same opportunity to receive the same high quality, Catholic education that our daughter received at Bishop. As Luke reminds us, God calls on those that are able to help others. The BMHS Queen of Angels Fund is an excellent way for us to give back and to help others that might need a little assistance. We strongly encourage those that are able to consider BMHS when determining their charitable contributions.” Pat and Bob Kidwell, Past Parents


Mr. & Mrs. Jon RhoadesMs. Natasha Rivero ‘09Mrs. Doris RoachMs. Donna Robinson-Driscoll ‘72Mr. & Mrs. Ricardo Rodriguez (Yessenia Grijalva ‘89)Mr. Edward Rumsey ‘73Mr. Patrick Rumsey ‘77Mr. William Sablan Mr. Rick Sabosky ‘67Ms. Elvia Saravia Mr. & Mrs. Garret SawaLt. Col. & Mrs. Joseph ScanlinDr. Eugene SchwartzmanMr. Raul SeymourMr. & Mrs. David SitterMs. Mary Pat Smith ‘71Ms. Cindy Sobremonte-Cailing ‘96Sony Pictures EntertainmentMr. Tyre Sperling ‘01Mr. William Steinway ‘61Mr. Daniel Stetson ‘71Mr. John Sullivan ‘67Mr. & Mrs. Tim SullivanScott & Susan SutherlandMr. & Mrs. Eric TairaMr. & Mrs. Mario TapanesMr. Andres Taylor ‘83Mr. Tim Tessalone ‘73Mr. & Mrs. Michael ThatcherMr. & Mrs. Mark ThomasMs. Judith TigheMr. & Mrs. Ed TobiasMr. John Van Hoven ‘68Mr. & Mrs. Joseph VelezMs. Elizabeth Villaneda-Lewis ‘83Mr. & Mrs. Brad WagnerMr. & Mrs. William WallMr. & Mrs. Ross WatanabeMs. Denise WatkinsMr. & Mrs. Patrick WeckerMr. & Mrs. Eugene WestMr. Marv WoodMs. Mary Yoklavich ‘69Mr. & Mrs. Tony YankoMr. & Mrs. Robin YiMs. Pam York-Altobelli ‘73Mr. & Mrs. Abeto Zapata

Ms. Diane Becker-Giaquinta ‘74Hon. Bill Besdworth ‘65Ms. Betty BehenMr. & Mrs. Douglas BellMr. & Mrs. Kevin BennettMr. Daniel Blake ‘88Mr. Paul Bluhm ‘61Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Boden ‘69 (Debbie Kiefer ’70)Mr. & Mrs. Robert BoilesMr. Duffy Brierley ‘71Mr. Larry Brislin ‘67Mr. Brian BurlingameMs. Mary ButierMs. Miriam ButlerMr. & Mrs. Clyde ButterfieldMs. Maria Cafaro-Fattal ‘81Mr. Dean Campazzie ‘75Ms. Linda CaroMr. James Ciampa ‘83Mr. Thomas CicchiniMr. & Mrs. Thomas CipollaMs. Nathalie CohenMr. Greg Collins ‘69Mr. Garrett DarlandMr. & Mrs. Kenneth DongMr. & Mrs. Jamie DufauchardMr. & Mrs. Humphrey EgekezeMr. & Mrs. Jesus EstradaMr. & Mrs. Jose FrancoMs. Kristie Fujita ‘07Ms. Sarah Fujita ‘04Ms. Dulcie GaldamezMr. & Mrs. Roderigo GarciaMr. Eric Geierman ‘90Mr. Marc Gerhardt ‘66Ms. Lynn GibsonMr. Michael Gibson ‘74Mr. & Mrs. Jaime GomezGood SearchMr. & Mrs. Martin GroveMr. & Mrs. Alfredo Guevara CastilloMr. Tyler Harvey ‘11Mr. & Mrs. David HauseMs. Lauren Hernandez-Munoz ‘07Mr. David Holub ‘74Ms. Cheryl HossumMs. Kathleen Host- Bodnar ‘61Jimmy’s Bar & GrillPrasan JoshiMr. & Mrs. Mario Juarez (Rachel Alcaraz ‘66)Mr. & Mrs. David Keith ‘76 (Giselle Palazzo ‘76)

Thuan LamMr. John LangeMr. & Mrs. Kirby LarsonMr. Ralph Lepore ‘72Ms. Kathleen Lessing ‘67Star LightAlva LinMr. Kevin Lloyd ‘77Mr. & Mrs. Brad LomasMr. Brian Marafino ‘13Mr. Ron MarksMr. Jesus MarquezMs. Gina Marsella ‘90Mr. & Mrs. Richard MartinMs. Joanie McCawMr. Jerry McEniry ‘70Ms. Rosemarie McKowen-MillerMr. & Mrs. Psalms McWhorterMr. & Mrs. Jeff Miller ‘87 (Christine Meiners ‘89)Mr. Marlon Mendez ‘95Mr. & Mrs. Mark MilesMr. & Mrs. Paul Miloe (Mary Sulentor ‘91)Mr. & Mrs. Joe MirandaMr. & Mrs. Demettrio MurraySoha NahidMs. Molly O’Brien-Phillips ‘72Mr. & Mrs. Barrie OlsenMr. & Mrs. Robert OmatsuMs. Juliette OrtegaMs. Raquel Ortiz ‘65Mr. Bill Perez ‘67Mr. Richard Perez ‘67Ms. Lynn Pinski-Portugal ‘68Ms. Katherine Pizzo-Douglas ‘67Ms. Patricia Powers-Powell ‘61Mr. & Mrs. David PrenticeCol. David Price ‘73Mr. Greg Reams ‘69Mr. Paul Reasbeck ‘63Ms. Sara Richardson ‘08Ms. Pamela RiederichAnatew Dy RiveroMs. Arlene Rodgers-Svilich ‘62Mr. & Mrs. Hector RodriguezMs. Vivian RogersMr. Thomas Rubio ‘82Mr. & Mrs. Yoshinari SatoMr. William Scanlon ‘09Ms. Anne Schaefer-Salinas ‘83Ms. Tiffany Scherer-Ferguson ‘94Ms. Pattie Schnell ‘66Mr. & Mrs. Curtis SealeMr. Richard Simonson ‘66Mr. William Sisco ‘65Ms. Ann Skelley-Vaccaro ‘81Jan SkorstadMs. Christie SlatcherMr. Kevin Slattery ‘85Ms. Patty Stetson-Kassity ‘63Mr. Scott StormMr. Nelson Straley ‘67Dr. Linda SwansonMrs. Molly ThomsenMr. Ryan Tracfe

Ms. Alexandra AdmansMs. Karen Anderson WarrenAnonymous (3)Mr. & Mrs. Felix AnteroMr. & Mrs. Robert ArroyoMr. & Mrs. Michael Baaden ‘82 (Diane Dieter ’88)Mr. Brett Balcer ‘09Mr. Chris Balcer ‘10Ms. Gladys Barbieri ‘92Mr. Steve Baumgartner ‘76Mr. Michael Bawolski ‘71

Patron of Bishop Montgomery

($1 - $99)


The Boeing CompanyCalifornia Community FoundationDirecTVInvestment Technology Group, Inc.Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors FoundationMarsh & McLennan CompaniesNorthrop Grumman FoundationRaytheonToyota Financial ServicesToyota Matching Gifts to EducationToyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.Union Bank of CaliforniaWells Fargo Foundation

Mission StatementThe mission of Bishop Montgomery High School is to provide quality Catholic education primarily to college bound students of varied academic abilities from the South Bay area.

We serve the needs of the Church and the larger community by providing intellectually mature persons who have learned to integrate world knowledge with Catholic beliefs and values.

Our mission is accomplished through the cooperative efforts of parents, students, and staff by providing a rigorous curriculum and a positive discipline program that challenges all students to reach their potential.

The mission is realized in a community that nourishes the faith life of the parents, students, and staff through prayer, worship, and service to others.

The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, racial or ethnic origin in administration or its education policies, admission policies, scholarships and loan program, and athletic or other school administered

programs.

Joseph “Rocky” Altobelli ‘73Sumer Alvarez ‘03Melanie BawolskiJames William Brennan ‘73John Brennan ‘84Fred BrierleyJill BrierleyDeacon Frank DieterMs. Fran Donohoe-Pitts ‘67Sr. Joseph Adele Edwards & other CSJ’sMr. Tom ForthunEarl & Elizabeth Grove Adam Guymon ‘07Marcus HarvellKathryn Kelly ‘91Mrs. Timmy KellyChad Keller ‘89Fr. Alex LewisFr. Lawrence LisVal Manalansan ‘97Marguerite Marafino Sister Peter Marie Jerry Miller ‘62Analee Palazzo LusettiShirley F. ReisMr. Henry RichardsonMichael B. Ruggera, Jr. ‘69Mary Russell ‘65John Scanlin ‘71Dr. Rodney StetsonAnna VillanedaMr. Bill Wolfenbarger

Kathleen Brennan ‘71Joe Brown ‘82Jaime Dufauchard ‘17Danielle Hadley ‘11Michael Hadley ‘13Ryan Hadley ‘09Mrs. Virginia Schneider

The Aerospace CorporationAT & TDeloitteElectronic Arts OutreachEmployees Charity Organization (ECHO)Honeywell InternationalIBMJohnson & JohnsonWells Fargo Community Support

Mr. Ron AlpineMr. Christopher Dippel ‘07Mr. Kent EggertFox Soccer NetworksMr. Alan Gutierrez ‘98Mr. & Mrs. Jack MuncherianMr. Raul SeymourMr. Gary Walcher

Ms. Beth TrottMr. David Trudnowski ‘83Mr. Tom Van Hoven ‘67Mr. & Mrs. Luis VelaMr. & Mrs. Robert VezzutoMr. Ray Vida ‘67Mr. & Mrs. Tam VoMs. Patrice Wiggins ‘73Ms. Michelle Williams-Goodlett ‘75Mr. Mike Wood ‘66

BMHS is grateful to have received gifts in memory of the following individuals:

BMHS is grateful to have received gifts in honor of the following individuals:

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Why I Give“Due in large part to the quality education I received, which started at Bishop Montgomery, I have been fortunate in my career, so I want to say ‘Thank you!’ I also hope to inspire others to do the same, and therefore, give back, whether it be time or money, or both! I want the students of Bishop Montgomery to believe in themselves, and it has to start from someone who does!” Martin von Kanel ‘80, Current Parent, Boys’ Golf Coach


Alumni Gifts By Class Year

1961 Anonymous (1)Paul BluhmGeorge CannadyKathy Host-BodnarMarilyn Martina-CoyleIda NazonPatricia Powers-PowellWilliam Steinway

1962Arlene Rodgers-Svilich

1963Robert AlworthJohn JosephPaul ReasbeckPatty Stetson-Kassity

1964Dennis BlackburnLillian Buffalo TompkinsJerry Leininger

1965Bill BedsworthJustine BlackJayne Henderson-LeiningerRaquel OrtizWilliam Sisco

1966 1966 ReunionRachel Alcaraz-JuarezMark GerhardtBill LippertDave MoseleyStephen RedgriftPattie SchnellRichard SimonsonMike Wood

1967Anonymous (1)Chuck BongardKathy Brierley-PinsonLarry BrislinJim GarbanatiDan GrahamKathleen LessingBill MurinBill PerezRichard PerezKatherine Pizzo-DouglasDan PritchettRick SaboskyNelson StraleyJohn SullivanTom Van HovenNora Venable-GrahamRay Vida

1968Class of 1968

Chuck DesiderioBill GillesPatrick KealeyDiane King-KealeySteve PattersonLynn Pinski-PortugalJohn Van Hoven

1969Jerry BodenClass of 1969Greg CollinsEileen Hohn-GillesKathleen MarchesanoGreg ReamsJoanne Scanlin-SullivanAnne Schneider-CroninMary Yoklavich

1970Diana Homesly-MurphyDebbie KieferJerry McEniry

1971 Mike BawolskiDuffy BrierleyDavid MexicoMarilyn Proctor Scott SalisburyMary Pat SmithDaniel StetsonBradley Williams

1972Anne Corso-SalisburySharon Garvey-SilengoRalph LeporeMolly O’Brien-PhillipsKathleen Reams-HansenDonna Robinson-Driscoll

1973 Anonymous (2)Casey BrierleyJim BurschingerLynn Consalvo-HubbellTim GroatMarc JuneSharon McCoolDavid PriceEdward RumseyChris SchneiderTim TessalonePatrice WigginsPam York-Altobelli

1974 Diane Becker-GiaquintaGina Edwards-NymanMichael GibsonDavid Holub

1975 Dean CampazzieJeanne Fernandez-BeverMichael HoltMichelle Williams-Goodlett

1976Steve BaumgartnerBill BordleyDavid KeithGiselle Palazzo-Keith

1977 Kevin LloydPatrick Rumsey

1978 Jill AguilarMary Evans-BurschingerTeresa Fernandez-CampbellKathlyn IgnacioGregory LaurinatPatrick McOsker

1979Craig LackAmy Welch-MeyerCarla Williams-McOsker

1980Tim McOskerEileen O’BrienMartin von Kanel

1981 Maria Cafaro-FattalMichael MolinaAnn Skelley-VaccaroConnie Tamburri-McOsker

1982Michael BaadenMeg Butier-LenihanMonica Litjen-MooreRonald MooreJacqueline Reyes-ComshawThomas Rubio

1983James CiampaAnne Schaefer-SalinasAndre TaylorDavid TrudnowskiElizabeth Villaneda-Lewis

1984Anonymous (1)Robert Koran

1985 Anonymous (1)Kathy Baumgartner-MarafinoScott GriffeeGriselda GutierrezErik HigginsKevin Slattery

1986James Pesutich

1987Abigail MartinezJeffrey MillerDanny Murphy

1988Daniel BlakeDiane Dieter-Baaden

1989Yessenia Grijalva-RodriguezChristine Meiners-Miller

1990Eric GeiermanGina Marsella

1991Rob McGarryPaul ReisMary Sulentor-Miloe

1992Gladys BarbieriMichelle Chipi-MosleyChristina Wickers

1994Tiffany Scherer-Ferguson

Why I Give“I want students to have an educational experience as enriching as I had (and even more enriching, if possible). The reasons I donate to particular institutions, such as Knight Pride, PBS and St. Jude Childrens’ hospital is because I believe in the missions of all of them and I consider it an honor to be in a position to give back.” James Pesutich ‘86

Why I Give“[We] received a quality education at Bishop Montgomery and, as Ms. Libbon has stated, ‘alums should always consider Bishop Montgomery their home.’ Donations insure that current and future students not only receive a quality education, but will know that Bishop Montgomery will

welcome them home long after graduation, as it has for us.”

Patrick Kealey ‘68 & Diane King-Kealey ‘68


1995James MeehanMarlon Mendez

1996Andy AltobelliAmy Forthun-NaplesMary GendyZayda Gutierrez-BarajasCindy Sobremonte-Cailing

1998Alan Gutierrez

1999Anonymous (1)Cristina Ceballos

2000Kevin AltobelliJamie Kamiya-HaagsmaPaul Leach

2001Tyre SperlingShannon Williams-Kramer

2002Jacqueline Reyes

2004Kristen Castillo-LeachSarah FujitaDaniel Leach

2005Erin CorneyKathleen McGuire

2006Anonymous (1)

2007Christopher DippelKristie FujitaLauren Hernandez-Munoz

2008Steven ClarkSara Richardson

2009Brett BalcerDavid ParedesNatasha RiveroWilliam Scanlon

2010Chris Balcer

2011Tyler HarveyKevin Paredes

2013Christina KimBrian MarafinoBryan ParedesJames Peirce

2014Class of 2014

A Body SpectrumAkai Swim SchoolAlyson & Tom QuastAmuse Music Inc.Bertucci FamilyBeth HigginsBJ’s Restaurant BrewhouseBlueberry Sky PhotographyBMHSBMHS ASBBMHS BandBMHS Concordia ClubBMHS Girls’ Volleyball TeamBMHS Habitat ClubBMHS Mothers’ ClubBrandi AthanBryan Bero ‘84Calamari’sCalleros DentalCamelback InnCamerata PacificaCaptain’s Treasure Chest JewelryCarls Jr.Carol & Michael IchinoCharles LidsbarskiChili’s TorranceChristian & Traci HowardCMS - Design Portraiture, Christopher Stillians, M. Photog, CR.Comedy & Magic ClubCostcoCozyMelsCreme De La CrepeDave & BustersDave’s Olde BookshopDeomano FamilyDick MaddoxDoris & Greg MortonDrama Lab/Improv ClubEileen Duffy-UrquizoEugene & Denise WestFlemingsFriends of BMHSFringeGable House BowlGaetano’s RestaurantGloria PlunkettGloria Plunkett PhotographyHama SushiHennessey’sHofman Hospitality GroupHornblower Cruises & EventsInternational Garden Center & FloristJersey MikesJiada FigueroaJohn & Natasha ZavalaJosten’s Grad DivisionKim Klega Freight ‘85Laura Fabbri

Le teteLexus Financial Services: James MillerLomas FamilyLos Angeles DodgersLos Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie BeckLouie & Antoinette SotoLucas CrernestteLuisita CariagaMacaroni GrillManhattan Beach DermatologyManhattan Beach MarriottMarriottMenchiesMexican Riviera RestaurantMinkinMinuteman Press Carson StoreMulligansMuncherian FamilyMurad Inc.Museum of ToleranceOdyssey ConsultingOne World LimousinePaint ‘n PourPalos Verdes Ice ChaletPaul Martin’sPF ChangsPink’s Famous Hot DogsPlaya West AutomotivePrestige PortraitsR10 Social HouseRenaissance Los Angeles HotelReyes FamilyRitz-Carlton, Laguna NigelRiviera Mexican Grill

Salon Lucid San Diego ZooSanta Barbara ZooScentsyScott Robinson HondaSea WorldSee’s CandiesSgt. Peppers Dueling Piano CafeSouplantationSpirit CruisesStacked RestaurantsSteven K. Okamoto, DDS, Inc.Sue & Bill KlahrSusan ThomasTextile Products Inc.The Moore FamilyThe Pasadena PlayhouseThe Portofino Hotel & MarinaThe SliceThe Taira FamilyThe World Famous Laugh FactoryTin Roof BistroToms One for OneTorrance BakeryTotal Woman Gym & SpaToyota Motor Sales USA Inc.Toyota Sports CenterUniversal StudiosValentino’s Pizza & PastaVilla Aves del ParaisoWalteria Flowers & GiftsWanna Chill?Whale Watching Newport BeachWhale Watching Voyager ExcursionsWine ShoppeWinspireYorcka Kido

Auction for Education Donors


Scholarship Funds

Sumer Nicole Alvarez ‘03 Scholarship

Scholarship provides college tuition assistance to BMHS seniors who have

a need and possess “The Spirit of Sumer.”

We gratefully acknowledge the following donors:

Mr. & Mrs. Dave AlvarezMr. & Mrs. John Murphy

Mike Antista Memorial Scholarship Fund

Named in memory of former BMHS teacher and football coach.

Scholarship honors excellence in athletic sportsmanship.

Peggy Brierley Memorial Scholarship

Named in memory of past BMHS parent and former Mothers’ Club president. Scholarship provides tuition assistance to deserving BMHS

students who have a financial need.

Jimmy Clarke ‘86 Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship provides tuition assistance to a male soccer

student-athlete at BMHS who has a financial need.

Adam Guymon ‘07 Memorial Fund

Scholarship provides college tuition assistance to worthy students who

are persuing music in college.We gratefully acknowledge

the following donors:Mr. & Mrs. Thomas CipollaMr. & Mrs. James Dolenga

Ms. Phylis DolengaDr. Richard Ellis

Jimmy’s Bar & GrillMr. and Mrs. Monga

In the last decade, our scholarship program has grown from a few scholarships to over twenty. These scholarships have helped hundreds of students with tuition assistance. Creating a named scholarship is one way you can assist students and leave a legacy to BMHS. It is also a thoughtful and meaningful way to honor a friend, family member, or a respected faculty member, coach, or administrator.

Morgan Miranda ‘00 Memorial Scholarship

Provides tuition assistance to a current student, alternating each year

between a baseball player and an art student.


Mr. & Mrs. Ed Miranda

Mike Murphy Memorial Scholarship Fund

Named in memory of longtime BMHS plant manager and basketball coach.

The scholarship assists current students with their tuition.

The Palos Verdes Resale Endowment in Memory of

Fran Donohoe Pitts ‘67The scholarship was established in December 2009 and provides college

tuition assistance to a graduating senior who has a financial need and is

involved in Christian service.We gratefully acknowledge

the following donors:Palos Verdes Resale

Mr. & Mrs. William Wall

Queen of Angels Faculty FundThe Queen of Angels Faculty Fund, which was established in November 2014, is funded solely through faculty

and staff donations.

Queen of Angels Tuition Assistance Fund

Bishop Montgomery provides tuition assistance to many students through the Queen of Angels Fund, which was

established by the school in 2012.We gratefully acknowledge

the following donors:1966 Reunion

Classes of 1968 & 1969Mr. & Mrs. Bill AdamsMs. Alexandra Admans

Ms. Jill AguilarMr. Kevin AltobelliMr. Andy AltobelliMs. Carol Alvarez

Mr. Robert AlworthMr. & Mrs. Jerome Anaya

Mr. & Mrs. Brian AndersonAnonymous (7)

Mr. & Mrs. Felix AnteroMr. & Mrs. Joe Arnett

Mr. & Mrs. Robert ArroyoMr. & Mrs. Daniel Arucan

Ms. Gladys BarbieriMs. Diane Becker-Giaquinta

Ms. Betty BehenMr. & Mrs. Douglas Bell

Mr. & Mrs. Carlos BernalMr. & Mrs. Leonard Bertucci

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bevan

Mr. & Mrs. Marc BiernatMs. Justine BlackMr. Paul Bluhm

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth BohneyMr. & Mrs. Robert Boiles

Ms. Anita Brennan-RoddenMr. & Mrs. Kirk Bretney

Mr. Casey BrierleyMrs. Kathy Brierley-Pinson

Mr. & Mrs. Peter BroenLillian Buffalo Tompkins

Mr. Brian BurlingameMs. Meg Butier-Lenihan

Ms. Mariam ButlerMr. & Mrs. Clyde Butterfield

Mr. Dean CampazzieMr. & Mrs. Jeff Campbell

Mr. George CannadyMs. Linda Caro

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis ChambersMr. James CiampaMr. Steven Clark

Ms. Nathalie CohenMr. Gregory Collins

Ms. Erin Corney Mr. & Mrs. Paul DanielsMr. & Mrs. Carlos Davis

Mr. Chuck DesiderioMrs. Kathy Dieter

Mr. & Mrs. Charles DippelMr. & Mrs. Frank Distaso

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dodson & Family

Ms. Phylis DolengaMr. & Mrs. Kenneth Dong

Ms. Brenda DulayMs. Jackie Duprez &Mr. Robert Retano

Ms. Gina Edwards-NymanMr. & Mrs. Humphrey Egekeze

Mr. & Mrs. Jim BurschingerMr. & Mrs. Dietmar Farkas

Mr. & Mrs. Steve FintonMs. Leah FitzgeraldMs. Jan Fitzpatrick

Mr. John FitzsimonsMr. & Mrs. Michael Fitzsimons

Ms. Marlene ForthunMr. & Mrs. Jose Franco

Mr. Eric FranklinMs. Sarah Fujita

Ms. Kristie FujitaMs. Dulcie Galdamez

Mr. & Mrs. Roderigo GarciaMr. & Mrs. Kevin Gearin

Ms. Lynn GibsonMr. & Mrs. Michael Graz

Mr. Tim GroatMr. & Mrs. Martin Grove

Ms. Griselda Gutierrez Mr. & Mrs. David Hause

Mr. & Mrs. Mark HebsonMr. & Mrs. Miguel HenryMr. & Mrs. Erik HigginsMs. Kathryne McGuinnisMr. & Mrs. John Horejsi

Marcus Harvell Memorial Scholarship

Named in memory of longtime BMHS security guard Marcus Harvell.

Scholarship provides tuition assistance to deserving students who

have a financial need.We gratefully acknowledge

the following donors:Bishop Montgomery High School

Marcus A. Harvell Family & Friends

Kathryn Kelly ‘91 ScholarshipScholarship provides college tuition

assistance to a senior girl who participated on the Spirit Squad.We gratefully acknowledge

the following donors:Mr. Richard Kelly

Father Gary Klauer ’63 Memorial Scholarship

Named in memory of 1963 graduate and former faculty member. Money from this fund is awarded annually to

a student-athlete of good character who also demonstrates a

financial need.

The Val Manalansan ‘97 Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship is awarded to a student who exemplifies courage and

perseverance in the face of adversity.We gratefully acknowledge

the following donors:Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Manalansan

George H. Mayr ScholarshipThe Mayr Foundation makes grants for tuition assistance to deserving

high school students. The Mayr Foundation provides BMHS with $20,000 per year to provide for our

“Mayr Scholars.”We gratefully acknowledge

the following donors:George H. Mayr Foundation

Mayr-Leahy Scholarship Endowment Fund

Named in memory of Donald T. Leahy. This endowment for tuition assistance is provided by the Mayr Foundation and the Donald T. Leahy

Charitable Lead Trust Scholarship Fund.

Damion Mendoza ’94 Scholarship

Sponsored by the Athletic Booster Club. Scholarship provides tuition assistance to both a male and female

student-athlete. We gratefully acknowledge

the following donors:BMHS Athletic Booster Club


WAYS TO GIVE:

Bishop Montgomery High School offers many opportunities for donors to make tax-deductible gifts in support of the programs, campaigns, and future needs of the school. Please visit our website, www.bmhs-la.org, to learn more about:

Annual Gifts • Stocks • Matching Gifts • Scholarships & Endowments • Gifts-in-Kind • Memorial & Honorary Gifts • Planned Gifts

Bishop Montgomery High School is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID Number 95-2005811.

Ms. Molly O’Brien-PhillpsMr. & Mrs. Robert OkitaMr. & Mrs. Bryan Olsen

Mr. & Mrs. Robert OmatsuMs. Leticia OrozcoMs. Juliette Ortega

Mr. & Mrs. Robert ParkMr. Jim Parker

Ms. Rosalinda PataoMr. & Mrs. Raymond PettyMs. Lynn Pinski-Portugal

Mr. & Mrs. Michael PorcheMr. & Mrs. David Prentice

Mrs. Barbara PudewaMr. & Mrs. Mike QuirozMr. & Mrs. Robert Rabot

Mr. & Mrs. Jon RagerMrs. Linda ReanoMr. Paul Reasbeck

Mr. Stephen RedgriftMr. Paul Reis

Mr. & Mrs. Ed ReyesMr. & Mrs. Don ReynoldsMr. & Mrs. Jon RhoadesMr. & Mrs. Louis Rich

Sara Richardson & Garrett Darland

Ms. Pamela RiederichMs. Natasha Rivero

Mrs. Doris RoachMs. Donna Robinson-Driscoll

Ms. Anita Brennan-RoddenMs. Arlene Rodgers-Svilich

Mr. & Mrs. Ricardo Rodriguez Ms. Vivian Rogers

Mr. & Mrs. Michael RuggeraMr. William Sablan

Mr. & Mrs. Scott Salisbury Mr. & Mrs. Yoshinari SatoMr. & Mrs. Garret Sawa

Mr. William ScanlonMs. Anne Schaefer-Salinas

Ms. Anne Schneider-CroninDr. Eugene Schwartzman

Mr. Richard SimonsonMr. William Sisco

Mr. & Mrs. David SitterJan Skorstad

Ms. Christie SlatcherMs. Cindy Sobremonte-Cailing

Michael B. Ruggera, Jr. ’69 Memorial Endowment

Scholarship FundScholarship is awarded to students of good character who have a need,

carry a B average, and provide Christian service to their community.


Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ruggera, Sr.

Bishop Joe Sartoris Excellence Scholarship

Scholarship is awarded to a student who has displayed an outstanding track record and who shows great potential in the area of spirituality,

academics and athleticsWe gratefully acknowledge

the following donors:Mr. Michael Abbate

Mr. & Mrs. Terry BensonMr. Jason Vivas

John Scanlin ‘71 Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship provides tuition assistance to student-athletes who

are looking to pursue a career in teaching and coaching.


Ms. Joanne Scanlin-SullivanLt. Col. & Mrs. Joseph Scanlin

George and Virginia Schneider Charitable Foundation

Fund provides tuition assistance to BMHS students.

William Wolfenbarger Scholarship Fund

Scholarship named in memory of former faculty member.

Scholarship provides tuition assistance to deserving students.We gratefully acknowledge

the following donors:Mr. Dietmar Farkas

Ms. Cheryl Hossum Mr. & Mrs. Daivd Hu

Mr. & Mrs. Michael IchinoMr. John Joseph

Prasan JoshiMr. & Mrs. Mario Juarez

Mr. Marc JuneMs. Jamie Kamiya-Haagsma

Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Richard KeidelMr. & Mrs. David Keith

Mr. Richard KellyMr. & Mrs. Robert Kidwell

Ms. Christina KimMs. Danielle Kithcart

Mrs. Judy KlineMr. Robert Koran

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kramer Thuan Lam

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis LaneMr. John Lange

Mr. & Mrs. Kirby LarsonMs. Kathleen Lessing

Star LightAlva Lin

Mr. & Mrs. William LippertMr. Kevin Lloyd

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis LoehrMr. & Mrs. Brad Lomas

Mr. & Mrs. Michael LundinMr. & Mrs. Dick Maddox

Ms. Patricia MahoneyDr. & Mrs. Hong Mai

Mr. & Mrs. Andy MarafinoMr. & Mrs. Raymond Marafino

Ms. Kathleen MarchesanoMr. Jesus MarquezMs. Gina Marsella

& Thomas CicchiniMr. & Mrs. Paul Marsella

Mr. & Mrs. Richard MartinDr. Abigail MartinezMs. Jean Marzolino

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony MatthewsMr. & Mrs. Daniel McCall

Ms. Joanie McCawMs. Sharon McCool Mr. Jerry McEniryMr. Rob McGarry

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick McOskerMr. & Mrs. Tim McOsker

Mr. & Mrs. Psalms McWhorterMr. David Mexico

Mr. & Mrs. Mark MilesMr. & Mrs. Steve MillerMr. & Mrs. Joe Miranda

Mr. Michael MolinaMr. & Mrs. Ronald Moore Mr. & Mrs. Mark Morski

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory MortonMr. & Mrs. Jack Muncherian

Mr. & Mrs. Demettrio MurraySoha Nahid

Dr. Ida NazonNorman’s Men’s & Boy’s, Inc.

Mr. Tyre SperlingMr. Scott Storm

Ms. Susan StraussScott & Susan Sutherland

Dr. Linda SwansonMr. & Mrs. Eric Taira

Mr. & Mrs. Mario TapanesMr. Andre Taylor

Mr. & Mrs. Mark ThomasMr. & Mrs. Molly Thomsen

Ms. Judith TigheMr. & Mrs. Ed Tobias

Mr. & Mrs. Brent TolandMr. Ryan TracfeMs. Beth Trott

Mr. & Mrs. Michael TumanjanMs. Paula Tyler

Mr. & Mrs. Luis VelaMr. & Mrs. Joseph Velez

Ms. Elizabeth Villaneda-LewisMr. & Mrs. Tam Vo

Mr. & Mrs. Martin von KanelMr. & Mrs. Brad Wagner

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick WeckerMr. & Mrs. Eugene West

Ms. Christina WickersLaw Office of Rodney W. Wickers

Dr. & Mrs. Bradley Williams Mr. & Mrs. Tony Yanko

Mr. & Mrs. Robin YiMs. Mary Yoklavich

Ms. Pam York-AltobelliMr. & Mrs. Abeto Zapata

Robert Roach ‘82 Memorial Endowment Scholarship Fund

Money from this fund is awarded annually to BMHS students of good character who also demonstrate a

financial need.We gratefully acknowledge

the following donors:Mrs. Doris Roach

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Songleaders Kaelyn Jefferson ‘17 and Miya Mimura ‘16 have been invited to represent Team USA in an international dance competition in Tokyo, Japan in the summer of 2015. The team consists of “hand picked” dancers from various dance teams across the country; all competitors have to be invited to compete. The selection committee travels to competitions across the United States and selects dancers to invite based on their performances.

June Richards (far right), a local business owner and 7-Eleven franchisee who operates the Redondo Beach store on Prospect Avenue, presented a $500 Project A-Game grant to BMHS before the Knights’ football game against Cantwell. Development department members Amy Traxler and Andy Marafino, along with ASB Presi-dent Kira Iwai ‘15, accepted the donation on behalf of the school.

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project, Carlos refurbished and restored the Valley Forge Campground in the Angeles National Forest. He and his fel-low scouts repaired a bridge, refurbished picnic tables and fire rings, and cleared back brush for tent sites.

In January, sophomore Carlos Bernal ‘17 completed his requirements for his Eagle Scout badge. For his final

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It is a rare feat when a high school is home to a student who receives a perfect score on the SAT or the ACT. Of the millions

of students who take those exams each year, a microscopic per-centage earn perfect scores. Now, Bishop Montgomery is home to two “perfect” students.

Senior Earns Perfect ACT Score

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When asked his reaction when he learned of his score, Kim was, at first, hesitant that it was even true. “My score did not come out until a few weeks after everyone else I knew received their scores, so I was anxious,” Kim says. “When I saw my score, I wondered if I was seeing it correctly.”

With plans to double major in business and computer science in college, Kim has applied to Cornell, Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, NYU, UCLA, UCSD, Cal Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal Tech, and Stanford.

Not only is Kim an outstanding student, he is actively involved in many organizations at school. This year, he founded Bishop’s Model UN Club. He is also a member of the National Honor Society and the Knightlife staff.

Last year, we chronicled the accomplishment of now-BMHS senior Samantha Nishimura ‘15, who earned a perfect score of 2400 on her SAT. Now, Nishimura is joined in elite company by her classmate, David Kim ‘15, who scored a perfect 36 compos-ite score on the ACT he took in September. It was his first time taking the test.

Concordia Club and Faculty Make Dresses for a Cause

While working with her family on the second 100 dresses, Galdamez approached Fabbri and Concordia Club about getting involved. With 80 dresses already made, Galdamez asked Concordia members to help make the final twenty. It was an instant hit. “The [Concordia] girls really embraced the project,” says Galdamez. In February, Concordia received a visit from Jan Cooper, a southern California representative for Dress a Girl Around the World, who took the dresses for delivery.

Through the Dress a Girl Around the World campaign, Hope 4 Women International provides dresses for at-risk women and girls. Galdamez, who has been teaching at BMHS for over 25 years, became involved in the organization through her late sister, Olga Martinez. Prior to Olga’s death in 2014, Galdamez helped her sister and other members of her family make 100 dresses for the campaign. The dresses were shipped only a few days before Olga’s passing. It was an experience that had a tremendous impact on Galdamez. “After my sister’s death, we decided as a family to carry on her legacy by continuing to make dresses for the cause,” says Galdamez. Along with her mother, an aunt, and her sister in Houston, Galdamez was ready to make another 100 dresses with the help of the students in Concordia.

Each year, Bishop Montgomery’s Concordia Club, under the leadership of veteran Spanish teacher Laura Fabbri, dedicates its time serving the school

community, as well as those in Los Angeles and around the world. Among their projects, they make fleece blankets for children in local hospitals, raise money for leukemia patients, and gather supplies for those serving in the military. Recently, a new project grabbed their attention thanks to another longtime teacher, Dulcie Galdamez (pictured above, center).

Work has begun on making a third set of 100 dresses and this time, Concordia

Club, Fabbri, and Galdamez have been joined by other members of the faculty and the greater BMHS community. “The Concordia girls have either supplied or gathered all the materials for the third set of dresses,” explains Galdamez. “We have finished about 50 dresses with a goal of completing this set by Thanksgiving.”

If you would you like to help Concordia send dresses to girls around the world, you can sponsor the project by donating nice, clean cotton fabric and/or thread. Concordia Club also welcomes anyone who would like to stop by campus after school to help. Contact Laura Fabbri at [email protected].

For more information about the project, visit www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com.

One of the things Galdamez likes most about the project is that the dresses get hand-delivered to those in need, not just shipped off and forgotten. Cooper as-sured Galdamez of this, telling her that her most recent placement of 700 dresses was taken to Uganda by volunteers traveling there to dig wells in an impoverished area of the region.

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A Great Fall Season to Start the Year

Football qualified for the CIF-SS Northwest Division playoffs for the fifth straight year after capturing a share of the South Catholic League title. Under coach Ed Hodgkiss, the Knights finished 5-6 overall and 2-1 in league, including wins over Verbum Dei and rival St. Bernard. Of-fensively, the Knights were led by running back Carter London ‘15 (league offensive MVP / 912 yards), receiver Chris Hughes ‘15 (1st Team All-League / 35 receptions, 9 TDs) and quarter-back Austin Garbe ‘15 (1st Team All-League / 1,289 yards, 10 TDs). They were joined on the All-League 1st Team by left tackle Wyatt Gif-ford ‘15. The defense was led by a quartet of 1st Team All-League selections: tackle Quentin Collier ‘15 (54 tackles), linebacker Dante De-Guzman ‘15 (87 tackles), cornerback Dominic Johnson ‘16 (3 interceptions), and linebacker Conlon McOsker ‘15 (87 tackles). Four other players were 2nd Team All-League selections: Anthony Baeza ‘16, Malik Buie ‘15, Steven Perez ‘15, and Patrick Smith ‘15.

Girls’ tennis captured an incredible ninth straight Del Rey League title and advanced all the way to the CIF-SS semi-finals. The Lady Knights, coached by Dan Wooten, were led in singles play by sophomore Nnena Nadozie ‘17, who won the league title for the 2nd time in as many years, and was the league MVP. In the league finals, she defeated teammate Samantha Nishimura ‘15, who was also a 1st Team All-League pick. The top doubles tandem of Carla Mas Machancoses ‘15 and Lauren White ‘15 won the league doubles title by defeating teammates Kaya Fiamengo ‘15 and Kelly Hugo ‘15 in the finals.

Junior Anna Leoncio ‘16 was, once again, the top golfer for the Lady Knights. She qualified for her 3rd straight trip to the CIF individ-ual playoffs after finishing 3rd in the Del Rey League finals. Her teammate and classmate, Shelby Richardson ‘16, was named 2nd Team All-League.

Girls’ volleyball won the league title going un-defeated in the Del Rey League under Coach Keegan Featherstone. The Lady Knights advanced to the CIF-SS Division 1AA play-offs, winning their first round match against Peninsula before falling in the 2nd round. They were led by league MVP Taylor Rudeen ‘15 and fellow 1st Team All-League selections Tessa Allen ‘15, Sydney Hall ‘17, and Jessica Seto ‘16. Tiffany Phillips ‘16 and Madison Reynolds ‘17 were named 2nd Team All-Del Rey League.

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Three BMHS student-athletes signed their national letters-of-intent in November. Taylor Rudeen ‘15 (volleyball) signed with Fairfield University; Stephen Thompson, Jr. ‘15 (basketball) signed with Oregon State; Chelsea Lidy ‘15 (basketball) signed with the University of the Pacific.

Taylor Rudeen ‘15, Stephen Thompson, Jr. ‘15 & Chelsea Lidy ‘15

Samantha Nishimura ‘15 & Nnena Nadozie ‘17

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Teammates Christine Delapina ‘15 and Chelsea Lidy ‘15 joined an exclusive club in January when they both reached 1,000 career points for the Lady Knights’ basketball team.

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John Metcalf ‘65 is an Investigator in the Office of the General Counsel’s Student Safety Investigation Team for Los Angeles Unified School District. He was previously “laid off” in 2010 while working as an Investigator in the Office of the Inspector General.

CLASS NOTES

Submit your class notes and photos for publication in Veritas:

1. Submit news online through the alumni portal at www.bmhs-la.org2. Email the Development/Alumni Office at [email protected]. Message us on Facebook on the Bishop Montgomery High School page4. Call us at 310-540-2021 ext. 2465. Mail news to: Development Office, 5430 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503

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Class of 1975 (40th Reunion)When: July 25, 2015

Where: BMHS Schneider Retreat Center

Contact: Cathy Altobelli-Bencomo ‘75 at

[email protected]

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Steve Abshear ’70 retired in 2011 after a career as a carpenter and locksmith. He is now a full-

time artist who works primarily with wood.

Marc Gerhardt ‘66, who plays for the West Coast Giants in the Men’s Senior Baseball League, was named to the All-Tournament Team after the Giants took 3rd place in the MSBL 2015 Desert Classic in Palm Springs.

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The Schneider Retreat Center was host to a fantastic party when the Class of 1984 gathered for their 30th reunion on October 25, 2014. Thanks to the reunion committee for making it a fun night! A special thanks to Anne Dietrich-Smet ‘84 and Ron Morelos ‘84 for getting the reunion kick-started!

Class of 1981 Reunion Coming Soon / July 23, 2016 @ BMHS

Bill Bordley ‘76, far left, was in Arizona during Super Bowl XLIX for a Knights of Columbus and Catholic Athletes for Christ Football Clinic for the Special Olym-pics. Pictured with Bordley are (l to r) Michael Munoz, Seattle Seahawks’ tight end Luke Willson, former Kansas City Chiefs’ player Chris Horn, and NFL Hall

of Famer Anthony Munoz. Bordley and Anthony Munoz were teammates and room-mates at USC. For more information on becoming involved wth Catholic Athletes for Christ,

visit www.catholicathletesforchrist.org and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

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Top: Jeff Gompert ‘74, Katie Gompert Barker ‘70, Tim McOsker ‘80, Eric Glassman ‘81, Dave Schaeffer ‘83, Anthony Hardesty ‘81, Gary Rosso ‘81 Middle: Donna Brown Snider ‘87, Anthony Ignacio ‘82, Kenny Schaeffer ‘81, Joe Dandoy ‘81, Robert Hernandez ‘82 Seated: Nancy Dietrich Garrison ‘81, Connie Tamburri McOsker ‘81, Marykay Freeman Stimpfl ‘81, Tom and Debbie Montgomery ‘81, Mike Baaden ‘82, Diane Dieter Baaden ‘88, Joey Brown ‘82

35 years after meeting their junior year at BMHS, Debbie Brown ‘81 and Tom Montgomery ‘81 were married November 28 at LaVenta Inn in Palos Verdes. It was a beautiful night with family, many friends, and a lot of happiness. Pictured above are graduates (l to r):

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Dr. Jared Younger ‘93 was recently chosen as a Top Ophthalmologist in Orange County by Orange Coast magazine.

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Class of 1985 (30th Reunion)When: September 19, 2015 / 6:00 - 11:00pm

Where: American Martyrs, Manhattan Beach

Contact: Kristen Pesutich-Williams ‘85 at

[email protected]

1985More information on class reunions and

events at www.bmhs-la.org or by following us on:

Facebook at Bishop Montgomery High School,

Twitter @BMHSKnights& Instagram @BMHSKnights

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1997Adrian Harrison ‘97 and his wife Audra Grigsby-Harrison ‘97 welcomed daughter Joy Elizabeth on March 23, 2014. She joins big brother Jesse (8) and sister, Jennifer (4).

Casey Hubbell ‘97 and his wife, Edith, welcomed son Vincent Peter on December 24, 2014.

Class of 1990 (25th Reunion)When: August 15, 2015

Where: BMHS Schneider Retreat Center

Contact: Peter Wollner ‘90 at 310-259-6698 or

[email protected]

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1986Class of 1986 (30th Reunion)Date and Place: TBD

Contact: Cheri Bailiff ‘88 at 310-548-3433 or

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Mike Everson ‘86 at 310-890-9179 or

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Jason Rudder ‘01 and Melissa Rhoades- Rudder ‘01 welcomed son Blake on November 24, 2014.

Megan Ashby-Moreau ‘01 and her husband, Robert Moreau, welcomed daughter Roxy Leah on November 18, 2014.

Michael Conrey ‘02 and Jaquelyn Rodriguez ‘03 are engaged to be married.

Class of 2005 (10th Reunion)Date and Place: TBD

Want to help? Contact: Monica Ceballos ‘05

at [email protected]

Daniel Boltares ‘02 and his wife, Susie, were married on November 14, 2014.

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Julianne (Ivee) Yu ‘03, who works at the Los Angeles Country Club, received her Certi-fied Club Manager designation with the Club Managers Association of America. She joins over 1500 club managers worldwide who have achieved this hallmark of professionalism. She was one of 19 managers who took the test this past November and the only female in her class.

Ty’Kea Talbert ‘09 is a professional model who has appreared on the runway for several world-reknown designers, including Andre Soriano, Dolcessa Swimwear, Enzo Milano, Michael Costello, and many others. She has also been featured in three seasons of LA Fash-ion Week, the Aristocratic Calendar sponsored by For the Stars Fashion House on Melrose, and two RawArtist showcases. She will also ap-pear in Something About Her, a film which comes out later this year. Also on tap for her in 2015 are appearances at LA Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, and OC Fashion Week. She will also be doing voice-over features for TV, animation, and video games. See more of Ty’Kea’s work on Instagram @tykea.trichelle.

Josh Jones ‘05 and Sophia Bangesh are engaged to be married.

1999Rita Mietzner-Lawrence ‘99, a member of the Arvada, Colorado Chamber of Commerce has been awarded Ambassador of the Year, Queen of the Derby at the Arvada Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, and Arvada Young Professionals Woman of the Year. For Ambas-sador of the Year she had to earn the award by attending events, visiting with Chamber mem-bers, and volunteering as the Chairman of the Volunteer Committee for Sand in Arvada. She earned Queen of the Derby with social media posts, Best Dressed at the Annual Dinner, and a series of stick horse races, Royal Games, and Arvada Trivia. For Woman of the Year, she was nominated by a colleague and voted for by a panel of previous winners. She will be pre-sented with her award for Woman of the Year at a ceremony on April 8th.

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Justin Kim ‘11, a junior at West Point, was named to the 2014 All-Patriot League 2nd Team for men’s soccer. It was Kim’s second straight year being named All-Patriot League.

Ashley Murray ‘14, a freshman at Long Beach State, was named the Big West Conference Women’s Volleyball Freshman of the Year. Murray led all Big West freshmen in hitting and blocking percentage. She averaged 1.27 blocks per set, which ranked 3rd overall in the Big West and 4th in the nation amongst all Division I freshmen.

Unaloto Hamala ‘10, a senior at the University of San Diego, received several honors for his accomplishments on the field and in the class-room. Hamala, a linebacker, was named 1st Team All-Pioneer Football League after leading USD with 101 tackles. As a captain, he helped lead USD to a 9-3 record and an appearance in the FCS Division I playoffs. He also received recognition for his work in the classroom. The business administration major was named 2nd Team Academic All-PFL after earning a 3.39 GPA. He completed his degree in December.

Emily Dargen ‘12 has been named to the Dean’s List in the University of Notre Dame’s College of Arts and Letters for outstanding scholarship in the Fall 2014 semester. Emily is currently studying in Bologna, Italy.

2010Please join us for our first ever

Craft Brew Knight*

It will be a fun evening of craft beer tasting, appetizers, and live music from The SoundWaves! When: April 17, 2015 6:00 - 10:00pmWhere: Student Activity Center Get your tickets early and save:• $35 through March 31• $45 April 1-10• $50 at the door

For the most up-to-date info about the event or to buy tickets,

visit: www.bmhs-la.org and click on “Support BMHS.”

We hope to see you there!

*this is a 21-and-over event

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IN MEMORIAM

Sgt. Owen Conlin ‘62 of Vacaville, CA, died January 20, 2014

Virginia Carmody-Rangel ‘74 of Torrance, CA, died December 31, 2014

Sgt. Owen Conlin, USAF, died on January 20, 2014 of medical complications while at David Grant Medical Cen-ter at Travis Air Force Base in California. While at BMHS, Conlin was a member of the Sodality Club.

Conlin is survived by his wife, Lee; son Anthony; sisters Donna, Bernadette Conlin ‘62, and Rowena; and brother Tim Conlin.

In 1978, while serving in the United States Air Force, Conlin received the prestigious Mackay Trophy along with the 3rd Military Airlift Squadron. The Mackay Trophy is

Virginia Carmody-Rangel died on December 31, 2014 at the age of 58. Affectionately known as “Ginny Sue,” she was born on November 2, 1956 in Santa Monica, CA and lived in Southern California her entire life. She worked in the aerospace industry for 35 years. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother and enjoyed spending time in the desert, gardening, and cooking. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Ray Rangel; daughter and son-in-law, Renee and Adam DeGuire; and grandson Austin DeGuire.


Marian Greene-Adams ‘84 of Redondo Beach, CA, died October 7, 2014

Marian Greene-Adams died on October 7, 2014 from Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. She was 47 years old. While at BMHS, Marian was a member of the Drill Team.

Loretta Payan-Rodriguez died peacefully in her home on November 16, 2014 in Lomita at the age of 51. While at Bishop, Loretta was a member of the yearbook staff and the Homecoming Court, and she served as a Senior Class Officer.

Loretta Payan-Rodriguez ‘82 of Lomita, CA, died November 16, 2014

awarded yearly by the United States Air Force for the “most meritorious flight of the year” by an Air Force person or organization.

She also leaves behind her mother, Virginia Carmody; six sisters, Clare Carmody-Van Hale ‘71, Cathy Carmody ‘73, Laura Carmody ‘78, Nancy Carmody-Lomibao ‘90, Therese Carmody-Accinelli ‘90, and Barbara Carmody-Taft ‘92; and four brothers, Michael Carmody, Patrick Carmody ‘81, Richard Carmody ‘82, and Tom Carmody ‘84. Virginia was preceeded in death by her brother, Jim Carmody ‘75.

Loretta was a woman of faith, and a humble, loyal, and self-less friend to all who knew her. She was best known as a

She is survived by her sons Steven and Shane Rodriguez; sister Bernice Payan-Arrieta ‘80; brother Michael Payan III ‘83; and father Miguel Payan Jr.

Marian married Glenn Adams in 1992. She enjoyed spend-ing her free time with her family and friends and she loved being in her amazing back yard.

At the time of her death, Marian worked as a patrol offi-cer for the Los Angeles Police Department. Her husband, Glenn, also an LAPD officer, is working to raise awareness about the rare disease that took Marian’s life.

Marian is survived by her husband, Glenn, and their three children, Amanda, Angie, and Christopher.

William Hutton ‘75 of Lawndale, CA, died February 14, 2015

Bill Hutton of Lawndale died on Febraury 14, 2015. He passed away peacefully in his sleep due to complications from a chronic heart condition. He was 57 years old.

He also won the 1978 College World Series as manager for USC’s baseball team.

While at BMHS, Bill played in the band and was the President of the school’s chapter of the National Forensic League. He was a proud fifth-generation Californian and USC Trojan. In his time at USC, Bill’s involvement with the Trojan Marching Band earned him two Grammy Awards.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents Bob and Mary; his uncles Vincent and William Murphy and his beloved labrador retriever, Mo. He is survived by his children, Kate and Mike and a large and loving extended family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association.

devoted and loving mother to her boys. Loretta leaves a legacy of unfaltering strength and resolute dedication to serving others.

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• Dorothy Reams, mother of Greg Reams ‘69, Dave Reams ‘71, Kathy Reams-Hanson ‘72, Laurie Reams-Paolozzi ‘72, and Valerie Reams- Lorenson ‘80.

• Shirley Lenihan, mother of Jennifer Lenihan-Hendrex ‘85 and Joleen Lenihan ‘88

• Dean Walle, father of Michael Walle ‘00.

Mike Light ‘86 of Los Angeles, CA died February 5, 2015

• Virginia Wurth, mother of Hubert Wurth ‘69, Debbie Wurth-DeVinna ‘71, Sharon Wurth-Johnson ‘74, and Pamela Wurth-Low ‘76.

• Marie Winfield, mother of Raymond Winfield, Susan Winfield-Ourada ‘76, Ann Winfield-Baumgartner ‘82, Theresa Winfield-Haney ‘82, Rich-ard Winfield ‘84, and Kristina Winfield ‘87.

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Mike Light of Los Angeles died on February 5, 2015. While at BMHS, he developed a love of heavy metal music and played guitar in a band. His childhood was filled with sports, time with his three younger brothers, and hanging out with neighborhood friends. He was 46 years old.

Darren is survived by his mother, Corinne La Mont; father, Michael Meehan; sister Amy Cahhal, and her husband Jeff, and their son, Alexander.

Darren had a contagious smile and an amazing spirit. He was an outstanding human being, thinking of others before himself.

Jill Sakaguchi ‘97 of Torrance, CA died January 27, 2015

Jill Haruko Sakaguchi of Torrance died on January 27, 2015 after a year-long battle with cancer. While at BMHS, she played in the Thunder By Knight band. Jill was an artist (painting, pottery, building) and loved to fish. She was fond of animals - dogs and monkeys in particular - enjoyed creating impossible cakes with her pastry chef sister, Joy, and believed in the magic of Disney. Her life passions were music, making others laugh, warm fuzzy blankets, and especially her little sister and her nieces and nephews. Jill was a veterinary technician, and, later, a registered

Jill is survived by her mother, eight siblings (Gayle ‘81, Brian, Noelle (Jeff), Derek (Allison), Leslie ‘91 (Stewart), Joy ‘93, Mary ‘95 (Joe), and Jackie and seven nieces and nephews (Chase, Kelsey, Cassidy, Ellie, Chloe, Gavin, and Jordyn).

nurse at Little Company of Mary’s AOU department. She cared about and for everyone she met and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She was 35 years old.

Darren Meehan ‘85 of Redondo Beach, CA died November 9, 2014

Darren Meehan of Redondo Beach died on November 9, 2014 surrounded by his family and friends. While at BMHS, Darren played football and was a member of the 1984 team that reached the CIF Finals. Following graduation, he at-tended Arizona State University, where he earned a degree in finance in 1990. He then started his own company, Mee-han Wealth Management, in Redondo Beach. He was 47 years old.

After graduation, Mike became a master electrician, hav-ing over twenty-five years in the trade. He worked as a facilities engineer at Alcoa at the time of his death.

In 1998, he married Sharon Light and together they raised Sharon’s son, Anthony, and their daughters Alexis and Alyssa.

He is survived by his wife Sharon; daughters Alexis and Alyssa; son Anthony; mother Mary Jo; father Ron; step-mother Gail; and brothers Ron Light ‘92, Jason Light ‘94, and Kevin Light ‘96. He also leaves behind 46 years of friends, both personal and professional.

• Carol Ichino, mother of Jonathan Ichino ‘16.

Samantha Nguyen ‘09 of Torrance, CA died March 14, 2015

Samantha Nguyen of Torrance died on March 14, 2015 after suffering a stroke. While at BMHS, she was a four-year member of the girls’ basketball team and served as captain during her senior season. She was also a member of the yearbook staff. She was 24 years old.

Samantha is survived by her parents, Sonny and Alicia Nguyen, and her sisters, Alison Nguyen ‘08, Ashley, and Sara.

Following BMHS, Samantha attended Long Beach State, graduating in 2014 with a degree in Human Resources

Management/Personnel Administration. She worked as an eyecare advisor at Lenscrafters.

Senior Natalie Di Angelo ‘15 of the Surf Team contemplates her next wave during a meet.

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