BMHS Magazine: 2023-2024

On a Mission to Lead

BMHS Welcomes Two Dynamic Leaders

Bishop Marc Trudeau, D.D., V.G., the Auxiliary Bishop for the San Pedro Region of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, was on campus in December to celebrate Christmas Mass with the students and staff. Peter Falzon '24 was one of the altar servers at Mass.

ADMINISTRATION

President

Patrick Lee

Principal

Michele Benson-Starkey '85, Ed.D.

Vice Principal

Yvette Vigon-Morffi '87

Assistant Principal

Steve Miller

ADVANCEMENT TEAM

President Patrick Lee

Director of Advancement

Andy Marafino

Director of Admissions

Mary Hansen-Simone '81

Director of Publications

John Hong

Director of Outreach & Marketing

Aaron Monteilh '12

Events & Communications Coordinator

Amy Traxler

BMHS MAGAZINE

Editors

John Hong, Patrick Lee, Andy Marafino, Aaron Monteilh '12, Mary Simone, Amy Traxler

Photographers

Brandon Bibbins '09, Gerrick Cardenas '91, Steve D'anjou, John Hong, LifeTouch, Yearbook Staff

Cover Design

John Hong

Printer

Shanahan Printing & Graphics, Inc.

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The mission of Bishop Montgomery High School is to provide a diverse student body with a college-preparatory education rooted in Catholic identity. We challenge all students to reach their potential through a rigorous academic program and participation in faith formation and varied extracurricular activities. In a community that nourishes the faith life of the students, parents, and staff through prayer, worship, and commitment to service, Bishop Montgomery forms leaders, critical thinkers, and individuals who are prepared to integrate world knowledge with Catholic beliefs and values.

© 2024 Bishop Montgomery High School

Student Profile: Arya Mostofi '25 is making a difference

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New President Patrick Lee - Bishop's first president - leads Bishop Montgomery into a new

Graduation 2024

The Class of 2024 is thankful for their time at Bishop Montgomery and they are ready for the next chapter of their lives.

News from around campus, including the end of an era at BMHS, new technology in the classrooms, a hoops state title, and so much more.

News & notes from our alumni around the world, including photos from recent reunions and information about upcoming events.

We remember those in the BMHS community who we lost recently.

38 From the Road

In a new feature of the magazine, we hear firsthand from our graduates. In this issue, Jessica Flores '12 reflects on how her Catholic faith has strenghthened in her recent travels.

Alumna Profile: Linda Nguyen '09 impacts others in many ways

Our new administrators, Dr. Michele Starkey '85, left, and Mr. Patrick Lee, right, are ready to lead BMHS into a new era. Cover photo and design by John Hong.

Dear Bishop Montgomery Families & Friends,

We hope that with the publication of our annual magazine you and your loved ones are well as we continue in the Year of the Dragon: 2024. It is with great honor that I welcome you to our newly re-branded BMHS Magazine

Dr. Michele Starkey ’85 and I are ushering in a new era of leadership at Bishop with the President and Principal model. It is new to our Bishop community, but not new to Catholic education. I am excited to collaborate with her and all of our amazing faculty and staff as we continue to expand student opportunities and the Knights brand. I am in my 36th year in Catholic education, and my 22nd year as the head of a school. Each day or night I am here, I grow more and more confident in the enduring value of a Bishop Montgomery education, rooted in our Catholic values and inspired by our rich legacy.

This immediately became apparent at the Class of 1974 50th reunion. Thank you to Mr. Andy Marafino, Mr. Steve Miller, and our amazing Facilities/Maintenance team led by Mr. Manny Garcia, along with amazing parent volunteers. The alumni welcomed me and were beaming with fond memories and Bishop Pride. I look forward to building a relationship with all of our students, alumni, parents, faculty, and staff as we grow Bishop Montgomery High School.

Our school remains a beacon of hope and opportunity within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the South Bay. Bishop is more than a school; for many students it is their second home as they spend more awake hours here than at home. Therefore, we are 100% committed to ensuring all students excel academically, athletically, artistically, and in service and leadership.

With that, I would like to share my strategic priorities this school year as the first President of Bishop Montgomery High School:

• Build relationships

• Learn and support school culture

• Collaborate to create a vision

• Form and orient a new Advisory Board

• Audit student programs/services for effectiveness

• Expand enrollment and retention

• Create a community culture of philanthropy

• Collaborate to create a Strategic Plan

In these uncertain times of world wars and political chaos in the US, the value of a Bishop Montgomery education shines brighter than ever. As our Bishop Montgomery community navigates these global challenges, we remain dedicated to shaping the next generation of compassionate leaders and ensuring access to a quality values-based education for all. With your continued leadership and support, we can uphold our mission of providing a diverse student body with a college-prep education rooted in our Catholic identity. There is so much to celebrate at Bishop.

I would like to finish off this welcome letter with a recognition and thank you to this last year’s twenty-four valedictorians and our two All-Americans: Jordin Blackmon in girls' basketball and two-time All-American Jack O’Shaughnessy in boys' swimming. We are truly the home of Servant Leaders, Scholars, and Champions!

Yours in Christ,

Patrick Lee President

VERITAS MAGAZINE IS NOW BMHS MAGAZINE

As we enter into a new era of Bishop Montgomery High School with the establishment of a new leadership model, we have made the decision to re-brand our magazine. In 2007, we began publishing Veritas for our community of alumni, students, parents and friends. It has been a joy to share with you all the amazing things going on in the Bishop community, from life on campus to news and features about our faculty, staff, students and alumni. We will continue to share with you all that is going on in the school community, only under a different name - BMHS Magazine

We hope you enjoy reading our publication as much as we enjoy sharing it with you. Go Knights!

On a Mission

Bishop Montgomery High School welcomes a new leadership model - and two

Mission to Lead

Lee, a native of Long Beach and a graduate of St. John Bosco High School, most recently served as the President/ Principal of St. Francis High School in Watsonville for 12 years and has been a leader in education for over 35 years. As BMHS’ President, Lee’s primary role will be to lead the school in its Catholic identity, vision and strategic planning, board development and financial affairs, and marketing, enrollment and fundraising activities. It is a role he has thrived in at his previous schools and he is excited about returning to his southern California roots. “Being the first President is very exciting,” says Lee. “Bishop Montgomery is a great school with a new leaders - to the community.

Mission. Each day, it is our goal at Bishop Montgomery to fully live our mission of providing a diverse student body with a college-preparatory education that is rooted in Catholic identity. Our mission drives all that we do in the classrooms and labs, on the fields, courts and stages, and in our relationships with each other. It has been our guiding principle since the day Bishop Montgomery opened its doors in 1957. As BMHS enters a new era of leadership with the establishment of a President-Principal model, our commitment to our mission - and to our students - is stronger than ever.

When Dr. Jim Garza stepped down from his role as principal to care for his elderly mother (see sidebar, below), the Archdiocese of Los Angeles took the opportunity to help BMHS transition to the PresidentPrincipal model of leadership. It is a model designed to help take the school to the next level of growth in terms of facilities, curriculum, student and faculty development and much more. Enter Bishop’s first President, Mr. Patrick Lee, and our fourteenth Principal, Dr. Michele Starkey ‘85, two dynamic leaders who are positioned to lead BMHS into a new and exciting time in the school’s history.

What, exactly, is the President-Principal model? In business terms, the President acts as the Chief Executive Officer; the Principal is the Chief Operating Officer. In an educational setting, the President is charged with many of the external relationships and aspects of the school, whereas the Principal will focus on internal, day-to-day operations. As Lee and Starkey begin their tenures at BMHS, they are thrilled to be working together and excited to be at a school that is both familiar and welcoming.

At the end of December, Dr. Jim Garza announced his resignation as principal to prioritize the care of his 101-yearold mother. During his five and half years as principal, Bishop Montgomery experienced growth in enrollment, increased financial reserves, and the successful implementation of various school-wide initiatives. These include introducing the weekly Examen prayer, establishing programs such as

Project Lead the Way Engineering, AP Capstone, and Link Crew freshman orientation. Dr. Garza played a key role in renovating the new STEAM center, upgrading both the athletic weight room and Student Services center, establishing the DEJ Office, and acquiring new desks, chairs and 85” interactive monitors for all classrooms. Notably, he adeptly led the school through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, successfully transitioning to online and hybrid learning. We express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Garza for his unwavering commitment and exceptional leadership at Bishop Montgomery.

long legacy, a rich tradition of excellence and a wonderful community.”

For Starkey, being hired as Principal is a full-circle moment. She is a 1985 Bishop graduate (nee Benson) who returned after college to teach before moving on to a career as an administrator in higher education. For her, Bishop is home. She met her husband, Matt ‘83, here and their children, Conor ‘16, and Brenna ‘18, are also Bishop graduates. As Principal, she will oversee the academic affairs of the school, including curriculum and faculty development, activities and student affairs. Having previously served as an Associate Provost at Mount Saint Mary’s University and a Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs at Woodbury University, the position of BMHS Principal is a role ideally suited for her skills.

“I have always wanted to come back to Bishop Montgomery to serve as Principal,” she says. “God was pulling me in this direction because Bishop is a special place and the timing was perfect.”

• St. John Bosco High School

• CSU Long Beach, B.A, Secondary English Education

• CSU Long Beach, M.A., Immigrant American Literature

• CSU Long Beach, Single Subject Teaching Credential

• Harvard University, Certificate in School Management

Experience

• St. John Bosco HS, Teacher & Coach

• St. John Bosco HS, Assistant Principal

• St. John Bosco HS, Principal

• St. Francis HS (Watsonville), President & Principal

"I am thrilled to be named the first president of Bishop Montgomery High School. The school has a tradition of excellence in all aspects of Catholic education, and I look forward to expanding our status as the premiere high school of choice in the South Bay. I am a product of Catholic education, and firmly believe my 35 years working and leading two different Catholic high schools sets me up to lead Bishop Montgomery to the next chapter of its storied history.”

For both Lee and Starkey, one of the things they both are most looking forward to as they begin their tenures is ensuring that Bishop Montgomery continues to be mission-driven; that starts with building relationships with all stakeholders - students, faculty, parents, alumni, and friends. For Lee, developing relationships with students, faculty, parents and alumni is critically important to continuing the family and community atmosphere that is prevalent at BMHS. “Something that drew me to the job [at BMHS] was that welcoming feeling you know is part of the school,” says Lee, who pointed to the white board in his new office with a message of welcome waiting for him on his first day. Starkey is excited to reconnect with familiar faces as well as meet new stakeholders in the mission, and she plans to be there to listen first and foremost. “I am looking forward to hearing the ideas that people in our community have

on how we can continue to make Bishop a great place,” she says. “I want to listen to everyone, but I also want to be sure that our stakeholders are aware of our mission; tying everything to our mission is key.”

During the interview process, both Lee and Starkey expressed their desires to work at Bishop Montgomery because it was an opportunity to lead a school that already has so many wonderful qualities: great students and faculty, a thriving curriculum, endless opportunities for student leadership and a welcoming atmosphere. They also are ready to help the school grow by implementing some of their own ideas, all with the assistance of the stakeholders.

As BMHS embarks on another accreditation cycle, Lee is ready to dive into the process and knows that it will help him learn the inner workings of the school. He is also looking forward to developing the advisory board and drafting a collaborative and comprehensive strategic plan for the school. Even before her official start date, Starkey was already thinking about ways to implement some new ideas into the curriculum, including focusing on career exploration for every student. “I think it is important that we explore ways to help students think about career paths that are out there for them and tie that into the classroom,” says Starkey.

As our mission states, BMHS “forms leaders, critical thinkers, and individuals who are prepared to integrate world knowledge with Catholic beliefs and values.” Not only does that apply to students, it applies to faculty, staff and all other stakeholders as well. Our new leaders, Lee and Starkey, bring with them years of Catholic educational experience and knowledge and they are excited about the future of Bishop Montgomery - for the school and, most importantly, for the current and future students who will walk the halls.

Education

• Bishop Montgomery High School

• Mount Saint Mary's University, B.A., Mathematics

• CSU Long Beach, M.S., Mathematics

• Mount Saint Mary's University, Single Subject Teaching Credential

• CSU Long Beach, Ed.D., Educational Leadership

Experience

• Bishop Montgomery HS, Teacher & Math Department Chairperson

• Mount St. Mary's University, Associate Professor & Math Department Chairperson, Associate Provost

• Woodbury University, Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs

"As an alumnus and former faculty member, it is with great honor and excitement that I step into the role of Principal at Bishop Montgomery High School. My foremost objective is to cultivate a nurturing environment that fosters the holistic growth of our students, both academically and spiritually. With a commitment to continuous improvement and a passion for educational leadership, I embark on this journey with enthusiasm, eager to leverage my skills and experiences for the enduring success of Bishop Montgomery."

Helping Others

Arya Mostofi '25 is Making a Difference at BMHS and

From an early age, BMHS senior Arya Mostofi ‘25 has wanted to be a doctor. Growing up in a home where both his mom and dad are oncologists and hematologists at City of Hope South Bay, he has witnessed the impact his parents have had on their patients and he wants to have a similar impact. But Mostofi is not waiting until he is a doctor; he is already prioritizing helping others through his service in the Bishop community and beyond.

As president of Bishop’s Cancer Support Club, Mostofi has helped organize an assortment of projects aimed at helping those with cancer, whether it is through partnerships with City of Hope or with other organizations. In just the last year, he has helped organize the club to provide Valentine’s Day cards for City of Hope patients, spearheaded one of Bishop’s Denim Day collections to donate funds to City of Hope’s Cancer Support Group, and helped gather and distribute goodie bags for patients to help comfort them while they are undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

In April, Mostofi and his classmates in the Cancer Support Club volunteered their time at the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Downtown Torrance. The event, one of thousands held throughout the country, brings people together to support and celebrate cancer survivors and caregivers. At the event, Mostofi and his peers worked at the Providence Little Company of Mary/City of Hope South Bay booth with BMHS alumna Kathy Baumgartner-Marafino ‘85, a Nurse Navigator who works directly with his parents and other oncologists. During the day, they helped provide free sun screenings, handed out information regarding City of Hope’s services and helped guests with survey cards regarding their needs. The impact he and his classmates had helped make it a memorable event. "Arya is an engaging young man who is clearly very passionate about helping others and it was wonderful to have him help represent Little Company and City of Hope," says Marafino. "He and his classmates who were at the Relay made everyone who they helped feel special and cared for. Their smiles and energy provided hope for everyone who we met that day."

Mostofi and his fellow club members are already looking for new ways to help cancer patients in the coming year. In addition to raising more money to purchase items for more goodie bags for patients, he is looking to partner with Bishop’s Concordia Club to make and deliver blankets to City of Hope. One of Concordia’s projects they are involved in every year is providing blankets to pediatric units at Torrance’s hospitals. Mostofi would like to provide blankets to chemotherapy patients.

Others is in His Blood

and Beyond

He is also looking into ways he can help patients find rides to their treatments and to pick up medications at their local pharmacies. “I am always looking for ways to help patients directly,” says Mostofi. “I hear about how some patients sometimes have difficulty getting to their appointments or getting to the pharmacy and there are ways we can alleviate that stress for them.”

This summer, Mostofi took an important step in his goal of becoming a doctor when he spent time shadowing doctors and attending seminars and lectures. He shadowed his father, Dr. Reza Mostofi, to learn about the day-to-day work he does and how he interacts with patients, nurses and other medical staff. He also spent four weeks shadowing Dr. Amir Zangiabodi, a neurologist at St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood. He spent time interacting with patients and medical students and his experience was so great that he was hired as a scribe for much of his four weeks. Another highlight of his summer was spending a week at the UC Irvine MedAcademy. He sat in on lectures, participated in labs, learned how to administer an IV, suture a wound and intubate a patient.

“One of the best parts of the MedAcademy was watching how doctors interacted with their patients and how they were caring and careful with their words,” he says.

The next step for Mostofi will be choosing a college to attend after graduation. He is applying to UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Davis and Washington University in St. Louis among others, with his ultimate goal of getting into medical school. “My dream medical schools are UC San Francisco and UCLA,” he says.

In addition to his work with the Cancer Support Club and shadowing doctors, Mostofi is involved in a variety of other activities. He plays soccer for Albion Los Angeles Soccer Club and for BMHS (he was named 1st Team All-Del Rey League Goalkeeper this past season for the Knights), he plays the guitar and is learning the piano, and he will be a Kairos Senior Retreat leader this year. While soccer comes naturally to him since he has been playing his whole life, he admits he is a little nervous about being a retreat leader even though he is looking forward to the opportunity because he had such a great experience on his junior retreat. “I learned so much about my classmates on Emmaus [the junior retreat] and felt a strong connection by just listening to them and being there for them.”

Connecting with his classmates is one of the main reasons why he chose to attend BMHS after attending public schools his whole life. He wanted to find a school where the opportunities to grow and get to know people was a priority. He ultimately chose BMHS because “there is a community feel around Bishop that you don’t get at a big school” and it is a place where he can really get to know more people. That connection with his classmates is some of what makes him a little nervous about being a Kairos leader. “I just want to make sure that it is as great an experience as possible for those on the retreat,” he says. “If I can be an inspiration for people to discover something about themselves, then I will have done my job as a leader.”

What it all comes down to for Mostofi is helping people. He wants to make a difference in the lives of others, so providing service through the Cancer Support Club, being a retreat leader and pursuing a career in medicine comes naturally to him. “I made up my mind at a pretty early age that I wanted to be a doctor,” he says. “I don’t even remember thinking about being anything other than a doctor because I see how much of an impact my parents have in saving lives and the satisfaction they feel in helping their patients and I want to make a difference in the world that way as well.”

(L to R): Luka Oushana '25, Arya Mostofi '25, Molly Forbess '25, Macey Kim '25, Paige Zachry '25, Lomita Mayor Pro-Tem Mark Waronek '86 & Kathy Baumgartner-Marafino '85 at Torrance's Relay for Life in April.

Take a Bao

Linda Nguyen '09 is a mentor who inspires others and impacts her community in a positive way.

Immediately upon walking into SACHI.LA, it is apparent why Linda Nguyen ‘09 chose one of her favorite locales to meet for her interview. It is not just a quaint, locally-owned coffee shop in Mar Vista. One look to the right after ordering your drink and a retail shop invites you to browse the vintage clothing, records and hand-crafted jewelry and greeting cards available for sale. The employees are not just interacting with the customers, they are visiting with them. It is more than just a coffee shop; it is part of the community because it welcomes those who enter with an opportunity to explore one's senses. Spend five minutes with Nguyen and it is evident that she is more than just an entrepreneur. Like her favorite coffee shop, there are many layers to Nguyen. In the many career paths she has taken, what is constant is that she is an extraordinary woman who has vowed to make it her life’s work to have a positive impact in her community and in the lives of those all around her.

Nguyen’s life work has, she admits, seemed to change every few years, and in just a short time, she has “lived 20 lives.” She earned three degrees from Loyola Marymount University, including a Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Social Justice. She worked in the corporate world, in both secondary and higher education, and even helped found a new school - Cristo Rey Orange County High School. While in college, she worked 12 internships, including cold call sales in the music industry, working for a company that sold comfortable dance shoes outside of LA clubs and doing public relations for a lobbying firm. Behind all that she does, Nguyen is always teaching, always mentoring and always learning. “My nature is to pick up things wherever I am, to learn as I go,” she says.

Today, Nguyen is the founder and owner of The Ugly Bao, a company that does more than just hand-make banh baos, a Vietnamese comfort food. She is using all of her experiences to advance her mission to provide career mentorship and development to immigrant and first American-born folks, and really anyone who works for the company. Her employees include young people just starting out getting work experience - including Bishop graduate MacKenzie Hughes ‘24 and current senior Olivia Park ‘25 - and those who already have full-time jobs. She met Hughes and Park during the Spring when she visited campus to speak to students about her career and how following your heart is important in all aspects of life. Her visit was so impactful that it prompted Park to come up with Bishop’s theme for the 2024-25 school year: Follow Your Passion. Whether Nguyen is working with students or those already with aspiring careers, her employees are people who are looking to take the next step in their lives. “I am passionate about helping people develop their skills and helping them advance in their careers,” she says.

That commitment to help others has always been an important part of her life and all of her experiences have led her to the creation of The Ugly Bao. She inherited her entrepreneurial spark from her mother and it was ignited when she was a student at BMHS. And when she speaks about her Bishop roots, her family and her faith, Nguyen’s eyes light up.

After not making the Short Flags team at BMHS, Nguyen did not fret. Instead, she found a way to make an impact. She started her own dance team outside of school and borrowed $2,000 from her mother to produce a dance show and rent a local theater. The show was so successful that Nguyen was able to donate $10,000 to non-profit organizations working to end human trafficking. Nguyen, who describes herself as “freakishly observant,” credits two of her teachers at BMHS with helping shape who she is as an educator, a business owner and an entrepreneur.

“Mr. [Eric] Franklin taught me how to write and think critically and be accountable,” says Nguyen. “He refused to give good grades unless you truly earned it. We all knew that he had high-expectations of us so we were fine with that structure and accountability.”

Anne O’Connor, Nguyen’s Social Justice teacher, is another wellrespected teacher who made a lasting impression. “Ms. O’Connor is a quiet beast,” says Nguyen with a smile. “She was always so gentle, but she held us accountable and she was always paying attention. What I will never forget is how she pushed me to share more in class. She really got me excited about making the world a better place.”

After working in the corporate world right after graduating from LMU with a degree in Business Administration, it looked as though working in education would be the path for Nguyen. “I didn’t love the corporate world because I never saw the sun,” she says. While working on advanced degrees at LMU, Nguyen learned that she loved working with students and soon found herself at Marymount High School as a mid-year hire teaching theology and serving as a retreat coordinator. After a few years, she took a position at the all-girls Notre Dame Academy as a theology teacher and full-time Campus Minister and, through the pandemic, experienced one of her proudest moments as an educator.

When Covid hit, it canceled the Kairos retreat she had been planning for her seniors and it was devastating to everyone involved. For Nguyen, there was only one thing to do: provide a positive experience for the students.

“My goal as a theology teacher was to make theology more interesting for young women and to focus on developing their critical thinking skills,” she says. Through Zoom, Nguyen introduced her seniors to a different retreat experience called Petra. “The goal was to look at what leadership looks like for women by expressing to them that they are the rock of the world,” she says. “I am proud to help them feel connected even though we were apart.”

Even while working in education, the entrepreneur in Nguyen was ready to emerge. As someone who is always looking to improve and grow, she began to ask herself “if I could start a school, how would I do it?” So, Nguyen led a team in starting Cristo Rey Orange County High School. She worked as a feasibility study director and was integral in finding a school site, raising money, developing corporate partnerships, and securing data from surveys conducted with students and community leaders. As the school began to take shape, however,

Bao

Nguyen felt a calling to help people by getting back to her roots, which involved her family and her faith.

When Nguyen speaks about The Ugly Bao, the passion and love in her eyes is unmistakable. That passion stems from her family’s traditions that are an integral part of the company and from her desire to truly impact the lives of others. When she speaks about her parents and how hard they worked to make a better life, Nguyen is fiercely proud of the sacrifices they made to provide. “Food is what broke my family out of poverty,” says Nguyen, “and [The Ugly] bao is my way of acknowledging and honoring my past.”

For Nguyen, The Ugly Bao’s kitchen is a place where she feels comfortable because it takes her back to teaching. The kitchen is a place in every home where families have conversations about their day and what is going on in their lives. It is a place where she can help her employees not only advance the company, but improve their own lives as well. “Around the kitchen is where you talk,” she says. “I love students and my employees feel like my students. I work with many young people in helping them develop skills that will advance their own careers. The kitchen is just another classroom.”

In the short time since Nguyen launched The Ugly Bao, the company has seen great success, but it is not always easy. When things get stressful and busy and difficult, Nguyen leans on her upbringing and her faith to get her through the tough moments. “When I am my most exhausted, something happens to make it make sense,” she says. “I know that God provides and I am blessed that I get to choose what I want to do. I just have to work hard and do right by my employees, customers and stakeholders. I take what I do seriously because of them.”

Like her favorite coffee shop in Mar Vista, the one where The Ugly Bao has occasional pop-ups, Nguyen and her company are a special part of a community. And as she continues to grow the business and the community, she will continue to provide those in her care with an unmatched work ethic, a commitment to integrity and the motivation to follow their passions.

CLASS OF 2024 THANKFUL FOR THEIR TIME AT BISHOP

As the Class of 2024 gathered together on May 31 to celebrate their graduation, a sense of gratitude was present on campus. In commemorating their time at Bishop, members of the class thanked their classmates, their teachers and their families, and that was certainly the tenor of the Valedictory and Salutatory speaches by Nicholas Kenneally '24 & Karol Tran '24, respectively. In addition to thanking all of her classmates for growing with her during their four years, Tran expressed her gratitude to Bishop Montgomery for providing a place where she and her peers feel like family. "Thank you for giving us the opportunities to find community and a place where we belong," said Tran. "Thank you for teaching [us] how to understand that [we are] loved and valuable because [we] come from God. We are graduating today because of you."

CLASS OF 2024 SUPERLATIVES

Valedictorians

• Finnian Blood • Leah Gabriella Cardenas

• Drew Dalton • Alexis De La Torre • Peter Falzon

• Shao Chun Hsiao

• Lawson Kramer

• Alyssa Lopez

• Aiden Hunter

• Nicholas Kenneally

• Leesu Lim • Hey Yat Tiffany Lo

• Molly Melia

• Kristine Nuruki

• Lauren Runnels

• Karol Tran

• Grace Michlitsch

• Saoirse O’Lionain • Luca Perez

• Matthew Shanahan • Lana Tennant

• Matthew Tsao

• Alexa Wood • Yishan

• Alexis Watanabe

Xu

• Malia Yee

Valedictory Speaker

• Nicholas Kenneally

Salutatorian

• Karol Tran

National Hispanic Recognition Award Tyler Chan

• Sebastian Jimenez

• Aliyah Sanford

• Gabriella Tychsen

National Merit Commended Students

• Finnian Blood

• Nicholas Kenneally

Athletes-of-the-Year

• Cyriah Coleman

• Jack O'Shaughnessy Sportswoman/man-of-the-Year

• Rica Hiraki

• Connor Shelburne

Scholar-Athletes-of-the-Year

• Alyssa Lopez

• Matt Shanahan

• Nicholas Kenneally

• Seniors in Class of 2024 • 197

• Seniors attending college/university • 196 (99%)

• Seniors attending a 4-year college/university • 167 (85%)

• Seniors attending a 2-year college/vocational school • 29 (14%)

• Seniors who applied to 4-year colleges/universities • 182 (92%)

• Seniors who applied & were accepted to 4-year colleges/universities • 179 (98%)

• Seniors attending Cal State System • 37 (19%)

• Seniors attending UC System • 40 (20%)

• Seniors attending Private, In-State • 28 (14%)

• Seniors attending 4-year, Out-of-State • 61 (31%)

• Seniors attending 4-year, Out-of-United States •1 (>1%)

All praise to thee,Montgomery

GRADUATION 2024

Class of 2024 Matriculation

Members of the Class of 2024 were accepted to:

Academy of Art University

Adelphi University

Alabama A & M University

American University

Arizona State University

*Auburn University

Babson College

Ball State University

Bates College

*Baylor University

Bentley University

Boise State University

*Boston College

^Boston University

Butler University

California College of the Arts

California Lutheran University

California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo

California State University Maritime Academy

California State University, Bakersfield

California State University, Chico

California State University, Dominguez Hills

California State University, Fresno

California State University, Fullerton

California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Monterey Bay

California State University, Northridge

California State University, Sacramento

California State University, San Bernardino

California State University, San Francisco

California State University, San Marcos

*Case Western Reserve University

Cerritos College

Chapman University

Clark Atlanta University

Clark University

Clarkson University

Coconino Community College

College of Charleston College of the Holy Cross

Colorado College

Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Colorado State University, Pueblo Columbia College, Chicago

Concordia University, Irvine

Cornell College

^Cornell University

Creighton University

Cuesta College

Delaware State University

Denison University

DePaul University

Dillard University

Drake University

*Drexel University

East Carolina University

Eastern Washington University

El Camino College

Elon University

Emerson College

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Fayetteville State University

Fisk University

*Fordham University

George Fox University

*George Washington University

Georgia State University

*Gonzaga University

Grambling State University

Grand Canyon University

Hampton University

Hawaii Pacific University

Holy Cross College

Howard University

Illinois State University

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Alexa Wood '24 was named "Knight of the Year" for the Class of 2024 at the Senior Awards Ceremony.

Judy Kline Retires After 47 Years at Bishop

It has been 67 years since Bishop Montgomery opened its doors and, in that time, no other person has worked at the school longer than Judy Kline. After 47 years as a teacher and mentor, she announced her retirement. During her time at BMHS, she taught thousands of students, worked with hundreds of colleagues, and witnessed historic advances in technology and in the way students learn. In addition to serving at Bishop for almost five decades, Judy and her husband, David, sent their three daughters to BMHS (Jennifer '91, Amanda '94 and Katie '96) and created a legacy at the school that will last a lifetime.

When looking at her tenure at BMHS, the numbers are staggering. It is estimated that Judy taught over 4,700 students. In Bishop's history, there have been 18,030 graduates and Judy has taught over 25% of all alumni. Since her first year at BMHS in 1977, there have been 13,728 students graduate; it is estimated that she taught 34% of them. There is also little doubt that Judy taught the children of hundreds of former students.

During her tenure at Bishop, Judy taught a variety of classes and witnessed unprecedented growth in education and in the resources available to teachers and students. When she began at Bishop, she taught classes such as Beginning Foods, Home Economics and Personal Typing. Few could have predicted that by the time she retired, students and teachers would be experimenting with artificial intelligence in the classroom. In addition to the above classes,

Judy spent the better part of the last 25 years teaching Computers and English. Her career in the classroom mirrors the changing times in the world. She began her career teaching typing, moved on to teaching students the finer points of Microsoft Word, Excel and other programs and retired helping her students properly and effectively use such tools as Chat GPT.

Upon her retirement, many faculty and staff expressed their gratitude to Judy for her many years of service to the community. "Mrs. Kline’s unwavering love, support, and dedication to the BMHS community for the last 47 years will be forever cherished and appreciated. We love you Judy," says BMHS Vice Principal Yvette Vigon-Morffi '87, who was not only a colleague of Judy's but a former student as well. "One aspect I’ve always admired—and tried to emulate—is how beautifully decorated and cheerful her classroom always was," says longtime colleague and friend Laura Fabbri. "Judy was always a great sport, whether it was participating in faculty talent shows or dressing up for Halloween. Her students undoubtedly appreciated her cheerful spirit as much as we did. I’ll miss her tremendously, but I’m so happy for her."

Five Educators Follow Their Next Path

For five other faculty members, the 2023-24 school year was their last at Bishop Montgomery, but they all had an impact on their students and the school.

Amy Meehan '89 taught a variety of subjects in her 25+ years at BMHS, from English to Theology. After graduating from BMHS and college, she returned to campus as a teacher, coach and mentor to students and colleagues. She heads back to school full-time to pursue a career in the medical profession.

John Sansalone was a fixture in the science department for 22 years and also was the inspiration behind the establishment of the Robo-Knights, BMHS' robotics team. He is moving back to his native Australia.

Melissa Rhoades-Rudder '01 leaves to pursue a career as a freelance copywriter, but her impact on her students and the school will never be forgotten. In her 18 years at BMHS, she taught AP English courses, moderated our drama lab and improv students and served as the very first moderator of the Black Student Union.

(l to r): Eric Hankey, Melissa Rhoades-Rudder '01,

Vincent Nguyen.

Eric Hankey served as Bishop's Music Director for 12 years and helped bring back the TBK brand to BMHS. In addition to his impact on the music program, he also taught a variety of classes, including new courses like music production and AP Seminar. He will be the new music director at Torrance High School.

Vincent Nguyen taught at Bishop for two years in the Theology Department and was well-liked and well-respected by his students and peers. He entered the novitiate of the Jesuits in August.

John Sansalone, Amy Meehan '89,

Knight Fest Brings Community Together

On March 23, Bishop Montgomery's annual Knight Fest brought together faculty, staff, alumni, parents and friends for a great night on campus. The night featured beer, wine and whiskey tasting, great food from Chef Jen Story '99, music provided by DJ Eric Gomez, karaoke, and bar games such as shuffleboard, air hockey and cornhole. Thank you to Andy Burschinger '12 of Southern Glazer's for donating great wines and John Arrambide for donating whiskey and to our amazing local breweries: Anheuser-Busch (Damien Bonenfant), Boardroom Brewery (Rick Mathiesen), Burnin' Daylight (Bob Lake), Buzzrock Brewing (Ian Walter), Green Cheek Brewing (Catherine & Dennis Wilson) and Unsung Brewery (Catherine & Dennis Wilson). And special thank you to all our guests who made it an amazing night of fun and fellowship. Join us on April 5, 2025 for our next Knight Fest!

Cultural Affinity Groups Share Experiences Throughout the Year

BMHS has a rich offering of clubs that not only reflect student interests, but also celebrate the diversity of the student body. Each year, students are invited to propose clubs that they would like to have and some of them include cultural affinity groups. Bishop's Asian Pacific Islander Student Association (APISA), Black Student Union (BSU), Filipino Club, Korean Club and Latinx Culture Club are just some of the cultural clubs that meet on a regular basis. These clubs, like all of Bishop's offerings, are open to every student and many of them offer opportunities for all students to celebrate our diversity. The 2023-24 school calendar was filled with fun and educational activities and celebrations.

Some of the highlights of APISA's year included participating in Bishop's Cultural Awareness Week Fashion Show and Food Fair. They also brought in several guest speakers during the year. Linda Nguyen '09, the owner of The Ugly Bao, a company that hand-makes authentic, Vietnamese banh baos. During API Heritage Month in May, they invited Kayla Padilla '19 back to campus to speak to students about her experiences as a Filipina college basketball student-athlete at both Penn and USC. Bishop's Black Student Union had an exciting year as they hosted several events on campus. One of the highlights of the year was hosting speakers and guests for their Divine Nine event.

They welcomed alumni and other guests back to talk about their experiences as members of African American fraternities and sororities. Some of their guests included Brandon Young '91, Detriana Bodden '18, Cierra Bush ‘19 and Dolores Bodden ‘22. BSU also sponsored the Black Excellence Scholarship, which is awarded to a graduating senior who distinguishes themselves as an individual of outstanding character and whose leadership has positively impacted their community. Fiesta Latina, held in October, celebrated the Latin American culture of students, faculty and staff. The event (pictured) included tacos and pastries, a live cumbia orchestra and cumbia and bachata dance lessons from instructors from New Mambo Dance Studio.

Easter is Extra Special Time for Student

At Easter, we rejoice in Jesus’s resurrection. The empty tomb symbolizes that Jesus has overcome sin and death and it is a reminder that with His death and resurrection, he has opened heaven to all of us. During the Easter Vigil Mass at St. Lawrence Martyr Church, BMHS student Weijia Phillips Kong '25 opened his heart to the Catholic faith when he received the sacraments of initiation. Kong is an Amerigo International student who is originally from Shanghai, China.

Kong was initially interested in learning more about Christianity and chose to attend BMHS because of the school's Catholic values and commitment to providing every student opportunities to learn more about Catholicism and themselves. While taking his theology classes, Kong’s interest in Catholicism grew.

“Having Jesus in my life helps give me peace and keeps me calm during difficult times,” he says.

Kong was welcomed into the Catholic faith by a host of friends and teachers who were in attendance at the Mass. Kong’s Confirmation sponsor was his friend and Amerigo classmate, Quang Vinh Tran ‘25. In addition to friends, faculty members Maria Zarro-Anaya and Rick Egan attended the Mass in support of Kong. "I feel blessed to be able to study at Bishop because of all the interesting friends I’ve made from different backgrounds,” he says.

Tsao '24 Makes Impact on Wide Scale

While at BMHS, Mattew Tsao '24 stood out as a student who made helping others one of his top priorities. As a four-year member of the varsity boys' volleyball team, Tsao did more than just help BMHS to four league titles; he was one of the guiding forces behind the team's community service projects. Along with his brother, Andrew '26, he helped organize beach cleanups through Heal the Bay, but his impact on the community goes even deeper.

During the pandemic, he started Align Organization (www.alignworks.org), a non-profit that engages "in purpose driven initiatives that create a material positive impact on society and the environment." Some of Align's primary activities include partnering with food banks to help feed the vulnerable and underserved; providing nutrition and care kits for those in need; and collaborating with local schools to support and empower youth through mentorship.

Additionally, Tsao and Align partner with other non-profits to help those in the community. On the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, Tsao was at USC handing out thousands of blankets to Los Angeles' homeless population.

Tsao, who graduated in May, will be studying Nutritional Science at Cornell University beginning this fall, but he will continue to make helping others a priority in his life. "I enjoy helping those who are in need and who may otherwise not have the same opportunities as I have had," he says.

2023-24 Denim Days Support Communities

Near & Far

Each year through Campus Ministry, BMHS holds "Denim Days" to help those in our local, national and international communities. On Denim Days, students and staff who donate $2 to the cause wear jeans on that day and 100% of donations are given to the chosen cause, many of which are chosen by the seniors in the Campus Ministry class.

September

Support those impacted by the devastating fires in Maui. Funds were donated to the American Red Cross.

Total Funds Raised: $587.27

October

Support those affected by the earthquake in Morocco. Funds were donated to the American Red Cross.

Total Funds Raised: $387.96

October

Support of House of Hope, a nonprofit organization in San Pedro that helps women recovering from drug and substance abuse.

Total Funds Raised: $298.90

October

Support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Total Funds Raised: $286.22

January

Support of a Bishop Montgomery family in need.

Total Funds Raised: $381.50

February

Support for the American Heart Association.

Total Funds Raised: $283.38

April

Support of a Bishop Montgomery family facing a medical hardship.

Total Funds Raised: $1,027.52

April

Support of the Heal The Bay Organization, which works to protect LA's coastline, restore waterways, and supports clean water policies.

Total Funds Raised: $296.41

May

Support of the South Bay's Cancer Support Community.

Total Funds Raised: $302.25

Luca Perez '24 Receives Congressional Award

This spring, recent graduate Luca Perez '24 was presented with the Congressional Award's Silver Medal in a ceremony on campus in front of family, friends, classmates and special guests. Perez was presented the award - the highest award given to youth civilians - by Congresswoman Maxine Waters of California's 43rd District. Torrance Mayor George Chen made a special appearance and presented Perez with a certificate from the City of Torrance. Joining Waters and Chen were Perez' grandmother, Carmen, parents, Phillip and Konnie, Torrance Councilmember Asam Sheikh, retired Torrance Councilmember Geoff Rizzo '74 and his wife, Donna Stafford-Rizzo '74, BMHS Vice Principal Yvette Vigon-Morffi '87, AP Government teacher Bryan Dopp and Perez' classmates.

The Congressional Award provides opportunities for young people to unleash their potential by achieving personal goals focused on volunteerism, character development, and fitness. Established in 1979 by the United States Congress, the award recognizes initiative, service, and achievement in young people. One of the unique attributes of the award is that it is not earned for past accomplishments. Rather, young people are honored for setting

For Perez, the most impactful part of his program centered around the community and service aspect of his endeavors. He estimates that approximately 75-80% of his time was focused on volunteering in a variety of ways.

Perez, who will attend Santa Clara University and plans to major in either public health, biology or history, three of his many community service opportunities impacted him the most.

One such opportunity he pursued was volunteering at community health fairs throughout the Los Angeles area. Many of these opportunities were through the Venice Family Clinic, a non-profit that provides high quality comprehensive health care to families and individuals who might otherwise go without the care they need. Through his work with the clinic, which merged with South Bay Family Health Care in 2021, Perez volunteered at health fairs in Hawthorne, Gardena and Inglewood by providing educational materials and assistance to those in need.

Another opportunity that impacted Perez was his work teaching martial arts classes to students who are enrolled in continuation schools and to adults in prisons and those suffering from substance abuse. The weekly classes he taught were through LA County's Hapkido Chapter and were held at Torrance's Wilson Park.

A third volunteer opportunity for Perez working as a student ambassador for the County of Los Angeles' Department of Public Health. His volunteerism as an ambassador focused on providing information about health services available to those in need, primarily in the Hispanic-speaking communities in the South Bay. Perez handed out flyers at local events and health fairs and interacted with those in need.

When asked what he learned the most about the entire process of working towards earning the Congressional Award, Perez spoke about how all the volunteer activities gave him a sense of both inspiration and gratification. "What impacted me the most," says Perez, "is seeing the suffering that many people endure in underserved communities and how seeing this inspires me to want to continue to help others."

Wherever his path takes him in college and beyond, Perez is committed to making service to others a priority in his life. He wants to give back as a way to honor the commitment his parents have made to provide him with opportunities to discover his passions. "All of these experiences have made me even more grateful to my parents for the life I have."

ANNUAL REPORT

The report on the following pages gratefully recognizes the generous support from our alumni, parents, parents of alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends. We are blessed to have so many people who are partners in our mission to provide the students of Bishop Montgomery, both present and future, with their unwavering support.

Gifts listed in the various giving levels this year reflect contributions made to the school between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.

Thank you for your investment in the young men and women of Bishop Montgomery. You make a profound, positive impact on our students who live the Gospel values each day.

Dear Bishop Families, Friends, and Donors,

As we look back on the past year, we are filled with gratitude for the unwavering support you have provided to Bishop Montgomery High School. As listed here in our annual report, your annual donations have been instrumental in our efforts to nurture and develop the minds and spirits of our students, alumni, parents, faculty, and staff.

Your generosity has enabled us to enhance our educational programs, offer scholarships and need-based assistance to deserving students, and provide resources for our dedicated faculty and staff. Through your contributions, you have helped create a vibrant and thriving Bishop Montgomery family where faith and learning go hand in hand.

We are truly blessed to have such compassionate, committed, and loyal supporters. Your belief in our mission inspires us to strive for excellence in all that we do. On behalf of Archbishop Jose Gomez and the entire Bishop Montgomery High School community, thank you for making a difference in the lives of so many.

With heartfelt appreciation, God bless and Go KNIGHTS!

Yours in Christ,

Patrick Lee President

CONTRIBUTIONS • JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2024

The Bishop Montgomery Fund is the school's program for unrestricted giving or giving to a donor's area of interest. It is essential to ensuring that our mission of offering valuable opportunities in which students can thrive is kept alive. The generous financial investment from alumni, parents of alumni, current parents, faculty, staff, friends, grandparents and foundations is vital in helping us provide the very best for our students. Bishop Montgomery is a 100% self-sufficient school; gifts to The Bishop Montgomery Fund support a wide variety of areas, including academics, the arts, athletics, scholarships, clubs and activities. Many donors also choose to make their gift 'unrestricted', providing the school with the flexibility to direct their gift to the greatest area of need.

THE BISHOP MONTGOMERY FUND

Bishop Montgomery High School gratefully acknowledges our many supporters who have generously contributed to our community through The Bishop Montgomery Fund. We thank all our donors for promoting the mission of the school and ensuring that we are able to provide life-changing opportunities for all students. This annual report reflects gifts made from July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024.

Bishop George Montgomery

Gold Club

Anonymous*

Anonymous**+

BMHS Athletic Booster Club

Estate of Francis & Michael Ruggera+

Lorie & Joe Rumsey ‘83***+

Shea Family Charities

Fr. William Ford Society

Anonymous+ (2)

BMHS Band Booster Club

Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation*****

Los Angeles Challenge***+

George H. Mayr Foundation*****

Montgomery Benefactor

American Golf Foundation*+

Anonymous*

Jane & Steve Bateman '79^ (Jane Aki '79)

Danny Blake '88**

Julia Blake**

Lynn✞& Dennis Blackburn '64***

BMHS Mothers' Club

Jessica & Scott Henry

Darlene Holubiak '64*+

St. Timothy School+

Pacita Tan+

Angela & Nick Tonsich '79

Franciscan & Carondelet Society

Pauline & Bill Adams**+

Jenny & Chris Hansen+ (Jenny Concepcion ‘98)

Folded Flag Foundation, Inc.^

Susie & Jeff Fraley+

Friends of St. Lawrence Watts Youth Center*

Kristen & Daniel Leach '04***+ (Kristen Castillo '04)

Doris & Greg Morton*****

Sandy & John Murphy****

Robert Pitts**

Anne & Scott Salisbury '71* (Anne Corso '72)

Nina & Kevin Sutton*+

Tulsa Community Foundation^

The 1957 Society

Anonymous^

Vanessa & Bryan Bero '84 & Family*** (Emilie Bero '17) (Sophia Bero '20)

Kim & Rodger Charroux '85**+ (Kim Shire '85)

Elizabeth & David Gallardo+

Holy Trinity School+

Liza & Kenneth Hummer**+

Roxann Muramoto & David Julifs+

Marcial Monge '61*

Melissa & Brian Morton*+

Nativity Catholic Church+

Operation Progress*

Diane & Don Petroni '78 & Family** (Diane Thomas '80) (Samantha Petroni '12) (Tommy Petroni '12)

Brian Rhilinger '83**+

Judith Tighe+

Knights of the Round Table

Bob Acree ‘69

Deborah DePuy & Jill Aguilar ‘78

American Century Investments Foundation*

Anonymous*+

Anonymous+

Jennifer Attanasio+

Monette Avriett-Stevens ‘82^

Terry Benson***+

Katrina & John Breeden ‘83* (Katrina Brizzolara '83)

Sharon Brooks^

Mary & John Carroll***+

Danny Charbel ‘01*+

Charities Aid Foundation of America

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Kris & Mark Colin+ (Kris Barr '83)

Matthew Dino ‘01*+

Eileen Guymon & James Dolenga***

Monica & Gene Doms ‘66^ (Monica Garcia '66)

Laurie & Charles Eallonardo^

Catherine Federle-Stewart ‘83+

Susan & Michael Fitzsimons*****

Marilyn Frangie

Sue & Brian Garbe ’84*

(Sue Reinbold ’85)

Eileen & Bill Gilles ‘68*+

(Eileen Hohn '69)

Debbie & Pat Greene ’63*+ (Debbie Morris ‘64)

Choel & Tim Harris^

Robert Hernandez ‘82^

Linda & Dan Houston**

Heidi Hutzler ’86+

Noreen & Mark Ito*+ (Noreen Imatomi '91)

Knights of Columbus Council

Gardena Valley Council 4038*+

Knights of Columbus Council #4919*

Robert Koran ‘83*+

April Chuan & Mark Lu*

Nina & Virgil Manalansan****

Pat McGonigle

Ann & Michael Mulvihill

Nativity Catholic School+

Our Lady of Guadalupe School**

Sharon & Bryan Olsen

Lara & Kevin Protiva+

Linda & Rick Quiroga*

Kathleen Reams-Hansen ‘72***

Louis Rich*+

Edward Rumsey ‘73****+

Jenna, Janis & Perry Schonfeld^

Mark Silman^

Chris Simonsen ‘83**

Kathleen & Ian Smith+

Scott Smith ‘84*

St. Catherine Laboure School*

St. Margaret Mary Women's Society+

Michele & Matt Starkey ‘83*+

(Michele Benson '85)

Natalie & Matthew Straup+

Rebecca & Brent Toland***

Don Tretreault ‘65+

Stephanie & Robert Vezzuto****+

Tana & Rudy Vigil**+

(Tana Iacono '81)

Marilyn & Bradley Williams ‘71**

(Marilyn Proctor '71)

Mary Coehlo-Wood & Daniel Wood*+

Black & Gold Society

Claudia Al-Rashoud

American Martyrs School Anonymous**+ Anonymous^ (2)

Bonnie Armes-Nolan-Blackledge ‘62**

Robert Armstrong ‘74*+

Diane Boden-Huttinger ‘61

Luanne & Eric Bradac^

Greg Collins ‘69***

Marsha & Tom Cooper (Marsha Andrade ‘71)

Sheila & Pedro Cordova & Family*+ (Pierson Cordova '20) (Meridian Cordova '25)

Larissa & Clint Creado*+

Bonnie De Los Santos+

Virgil de los Santos '93

Chuck Desiderio ‘68**+

Laura & Pablo Fabbri**

Sondra Fauk^

Jan & Terry Fitzpatrick***

Kathleen & Kent Freiburghouse ‘63+

Diana & Eric Fuller ’94+ (Diana Jordan ’94)

Katherine Gallegos-Hernandez ‘93

Todd Geierman ‘93*+

David Guzman ‘18^

Beth & Erik Higgins ‘85

Tomomi & Jesse Hiraki^

Jill & Kevin Hughes*

Carmen Jaime-Escobedo ‘86+

Justina & Justin James ‘07^

Japan Alliance^

Rose Marie & Richard Keidel****+

Richard Kelly*****

Pat & Robert Kidwell*+

Mindy & Changmin Kim+

Ann & Michael Klein ‘77*+

Knights of Columbus Queen of Martyrs Council #4567*

Suzanne & Paul Knittel^

Joseph Knott ‘70

Kyle Kutler ‘13^

Craig Lack ‘79**

Debra & Peter Levins ’85 & (Debra Kroner ‘85)

Kathy & Andy Marafino*** (Kathy Baumgartner ’85)

Marsha & Ernie Martinez ‘85*+

Dr. Abigail Martinez ‘87

Sharon McCool ‘73***

Therese & Rod Menard+

Lisa & Victor Moore***

Annie & Brian Mori^

Dorothy & Mark Morski*

Albert Nguyen ‘00**

Zia Norris ‘17^

Employees of Northrop Grumman Political Action Committee

Julie Oh ‘87*

Carla & Josh Persell^

Joe Podzimek ‘95*

Leanne & Samer Raad & Family** (Markus Raad '18) (Joey Raad '19) (Leilah Raad '23)

Raytheon Technologies

RMZ Community Giving Program^

Saint Philomena School*

Mary & Chris Schneider ‘73**

Tanya Simen-Greenwade ‘81**

Keith Slattery ‘87*

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School^

Cindy & Bob Stinson & Family**+ (Keith Stinson '18) (Brian Stinson '20) (Ellie Stinson '25)

Estela & William Tieman (Estela Bueno '88)

Transfiguration School

Michael Vezzuto ‘12+

Evan Ward ‘02

Jerry Zins ‘76

Excalibur Society

Maria & Ildefonso Abasolo^ AbbVie^

Lady & Lou Acuna^

Valerie Agee-Woods

Cynthia & Paul Agorsah

Maria & Santiago Aguilar*

Mary Alford-Moreno ‘61+

Connie Allen^

Jason Allred ‘93+

Alexander Alvarez^

Gabe Alvarez^

Bethsabe Amador^

Rick Andrews^

Anonymous**+

Anonymous*+

Anonymous*

Anonymous+ (3)

Anonymous (2)

Anonymous^ (7)

Amy & Gerald Anthony*

Maureen & Tony Arevalo+

Gabriyel Arik^

Rebecca Armenta

Patricia & Joseph Arnett

Cindy & Don Asher*

Missy Austria ‘05*

Angheline Austria-Donida ‘12

Betsy & Bill Bailey ‘66**

Bonnie & Jeff Bartik^

Tim Baumgartner ‘77

David Bautista ‘82*

Christina & Oscar Bautista

Celeste Beach^

Christie & Edwin Beadle

James Beckwith^

Patrick Beckwith^

Africa Bell ‘89

Charles Bell^

Dena Bellow ‘92+

Christina & Miguel Benitez ‘04^

(Christina Aguiniga '04)

David Bettwy ‘80

Boeing

Anita & James Bohan*

Julie & Damien Bonenfant

David Bonenfant^

Mary Jo & Rick Bongard ‘71*

(Mary Jo Arrigo '71)

(Laurie Bongard '98)

(Katie Bongard '05)

(Danielle Bongard '10)

Yvonne & Al Borgo

Ann Brecker^

Kathy Brierley-Pinson ‘67***

Dana Brown^

Destinee Brown^

Anna & James Browne* (Anna Flannery '87)

Christina & Joseph Burian ‘68 (Christina Carter '69)

Erica Burke^

Roxanne Burkhardt^

Terri & James Burschinger ‘73* (Terri Evans '78)

Connie Butterfield

Pam & Gus Cadena^

Raquel & Jorge Cadena^

Susan Campbell-Kopperud ‘70+

Julie & Marine Cano ’72^ (Julie Chisholm ‘77)

Sean Canullas ‘02*+

Jennifer Caras^

Therese Carmody-Accinelli ‘90

Janet & Brian Casey^

Kimberly Castan ‘87+

Mineira & Rufo Chan

Eric Chase^

Michelle Chipi-Mosley ‘92

Chipotle

Sofia & Eugene Choi^

Jill & Ravi Chowdary^

Jim Ciampa ‘83**

Scott Ciganko ‘83+

Class of 1973

Allison & Joshua Cohen

Rick & Jacqui Comshaw (Jacqui Reyes ‘82)

Laurie Connaughton-Linka ‘72+

Charles Cooper ‘02^

Erin Corney ‘05**

Lexia & Daniel Correia^

Robin & Michael Crocker & Family (Ben Crocker '17) (Joshua Crocker '19)

Alyssa Cuellar^

Todd Dalton^

Jill & Joseph D'amato ‘64^

Katrina & John Day^

Mara Wolfsen & Bryant Delgadillo*+

Nancy DiCarlo^

Dione & Dean Dierks

Tyrone Dinneen^

Joanne & Carlos Distrito^

Ebony & Keith Duckett

Brenda Dulay

Bridget Dwyer^

Blythe Edwards-Pierre-Louis ‘96

EIX Employee Giving Campaign

El Pollo Inka^

Sherrie Simmons & Michael Elsesser^

Charlene & Doug Eroh*

Donna & Paul Falzon*

Maria Cafaro-Fattal ‘81**+

Susan Fauk^

Vicki & Harvey Faurholt ‘61**

Chester Faurholt ‘64*

Mike Fay ‘83*

Hilary & Chavis Ferguson

Robin and Steven Fernandez ‘71***

Jennifer & Kevin Ferreyra

Patricia & John Ferruccio

Robert Ferry ‘66*+

Bridget Fitzpatrick ‘88+

John Fitzsimons*+

Virginia & John Fitzsimons ✞***

Karla & Jesus Flores

Angie & Lee Flores ‘84

Sonny Flink^

Jody Fochs^

Michelle & Richard Foreman*+

Ryan Foreman '24^

Bertha & Lorence Forst

Irene & Mark Forthun ‘89*

Marlene Forthun***

Amy Forthun-Naples ‘96*+

Andrea Fowler^

Stan Francois^

Larsen Freund ‘22^

Sue & Bill Freund

Grace & Yuki Fujita

Mary Gaede*

Janice Gale-Silva ‘67+

Suzanne & Nicholas Galvan^

Michael Garvey ‘74*

Jason Gibson

Michael Gibson ‘74

Paul Gibson ‘81+

Jaimie Gierlich-Mock ‘68+

Eric Glassman ‘81+

Erica & Eric Gomez*+

Carolyn Gomez-Verdugo ‘85*+

Mike Gonzales ‘82^

Carmen Gonzalez^

Miriam & Alfredo Gonzalez

Gabrielle Grant ‘17^

Madison Grant ‘17^

Maria & Peter Gregoris+

Mitchell Griffee ‘23

Jannette & Scott Griffee ‘85***

Wesley Griffee '21

Joan Griffith ‘71*

Tim Groat ‘73**

Christina & Charles Grove**

Frances & Manuel Guardado^

Paul Guerreiro ‘83+

Robert Guerrero ‘82+

Daisy & Alan Gutierrez ’98+ (Daisy Gonzalez ’02)

Jesus Gutierrez^

Lori & Tim Hale ‘83

Erika & Pat Hall ‘86+

(Erika Frilot '89)

Sharri & Mike Hall '91* (Shari Tons ‘89)

Ann & Greg Hambly**

Paula Hay-Thomas ‘83

Fred Hazboun ‘93

Jane & Mark Hebson*

Susan Heitmeyer-Humphrey ‘86+

Julie & Mark Hendrickson*

Roxi & Miguel Henry***

Una & Marlon Hernandez^

Scott Hirayama^

Nancy Hlastala-Bridi ‘72

Beth & Ed Hodgkiss*+

Michael Holt ‘75

Sue & John Hong*+

Mary & Todd Hosier^

Paige & Greg Howe+

Jimin Hong & Andrew Hsu^

Angie & John Hudson^

Debra Huebbers^

Rodney Huebbers^

Bryan Hunt^

Somaly & Clark Imatomi ‘94*

Richard Imatomi^

Catherine & Mike Ireland+ (Catherine Hines ‘83)

Christopher Jenks^

Sheila Jimenez^

John Pauls Designs^

Courtney & Marvin Jones^

Rachel & Mario Juarez (Rachel Alcaraz ’66)

Rebecca Julifs ‘19+

Dyna & Carl Kaemerle*

Aileen & Simon Kaikilian^

Zainab Kamara^

Eun & Jimmy Kang^

Yousef Kanjee^

Denise Kato^

Clayton Kau^

Kathy & Richard Keller**

Elisabeth & Stephen Kenneally

Michael Kennedy ‘73^

Jan Kiernan ‘83*+

Jason Kirsnis ‘93^

Lorna Kollmeyer ‘76+

Kroger

Rosemary & Michael Kurata**

Marie & Steven LaBella

Monika & Lance Laralin^

Dean Lasso^

Francisco Lasso^

Lynn Lawson-Rafkin ‘67^

Heather & Bryan Laychak*

Krystin & Danny Ledger^

Hae Seung & Jungrak Lee^

Lizetta Leipold ‘89**

Madeleine Le Pont-Toman ‘61**

Joyce & Stephen Lepore ‘68+ (Joyce Thome '71)

Kari & Greg Lepore ‘03+ (Kari Richards '06)

Mark LeVeque ‘77**

Teal and Charles LeVine**

Katie & Jason Light ‘94 (Katie Kohler ‘94)

Mary Light^

James Linardos ‘76+

Mark Lincir ‘87

William Lippert ‘66****

Jonathan Littrell^

Monika & Nicholas Lloyd^

Carla Long ‘81+

Matthew Lowers^

Rebecca Lozano ‘10^

Juvy & Ulysses Luyahan^

Julia & Patrick Lynch (Anna Lynch '26)

Chris Madigan**

Amy & James Magnotta*

Grace & Hong Mai***

Elizabeth & Raymond Marafino***

Nicole Marafino ‘18*+

Kathleen Marchesano ‘69*+

Joe Marino ‘77

Martha Marquesen^

Amber Martin^

Marilyn Martina-Coyle ‘61

Nicolas Martinez ‘15

Jen Massey ‘98^

Jill Massey-Martinez ‘92+

Mary Masso^

Jason May ‘00

Kevin McConahey^

Mariann McEniry ‘72***

Mark McEniry ‘74

Scott McKechnie ‘83+

Inez & Michael McKinnon+

Miranda McOsker ‘08+

Carla & Patrick McOsker ‘78 (Carla Williams '79)

Annette & Tim Medina^

Kathy & Chris Melia ‘91*

Ruth & Jesse Mendez+ (Lorraine Mendez '82) (Martin Mendez '83) (Barbara Mendez '84) (Mario Mendez '90)

Rev. Jonathon Meyer ‘04+

Christine & Jeff Miller '87 & Family*+ (Christine Meiners '89)

Nicole Miller '18) (Jacob Miller '21)

Madison Miller ‘14*+

Laura & Steve Miller+

Anett & Thomas Mitchell*

Robyn Mitchell-Stong^

Tom Monaghan ‘63+

Cynthia Monreal^

Tom Monreal^

Monica & Ron Moore ‘82

(Monica Litjen '82)

Catherine Morgan-Moore ‘64+

Julie & Roger Morrissey*

Tara Stephens & Tony Mortillaro^

Michele Morton-Lyman’ 89^

Mirna Muniz^

CeeCee & Danny Murphy ‘87 & Family**

(Jack Murphy '19)

(Joey Murphy '20)

Alina & Gregory Nadsady+ (Alina Bueno '92)

Kim & Tony Napolitano

Stanley Nelson^

Jeannie & George Nestojko^

Richard Newell^

Ian Nichols'01^

Lisa & Adrian Nichols '98* (Lisa Bartik '98)

Laarni & Francis Niro

Bobby Nunn ‘02

Stephanie & Jeff Nuruki*+ (Stephanie Nakano '91)

Colleen O'Brien^

Eileen O'Brien ‘80***

Erin O'Brien^

Brigid O'Brien ‘86*

Eugene Ogasawara^

Jenny Ogasawara^

Colleen Matria O'Hora ‘64

Ijeoma Onyejiji^

Patrick O'Toole ‘71+

Teresa & Ron Owens ‘86^ (Teresa Ruiz '86)

Dana Page^

Christina Penna-Wismer ‘04*

Sharlean Perez ‘87*+

Gloria & Ray Petty**

Doug Pfaff ‘85+

Gabrielle Piechocki-Pierce ‘77^

Katherine Pizzo-Douglas ‘67***

David Podzimek ‘98*

Edgar Protiva^

Sarah & John Pucci**

Grace & Robert Rabot

Lori Ramos^

Korinah Rebustes Pedigo

Maha & Ronald Reed^

Maria & Paul Reis ‘91*

Julius Reviczky ‘67

Larae Robinson^

Karen & Marvin Rivera

Shannon & Danny Robley*+

Heidi Robley ‘24^

Dominic Robley ‘26^

Arlene Rodgers Svilich ‘62+

Deborah & Gary Roehl

Becci Roehl-Twombley '94

Robyn Rollins-Miller ‘87*+

Richard Romero ‘67^

Danielle Romero-Balandran ‘06

Scott Romesser'93^

Sharon Romesser^

Gail Rouss^

Melissa & Jason Rudder '01+ (Melissa Rhoades '01)

Jessica Rudder ‘99^

Patrick Rumsey ‘77*****

Michael Rumsey ‘81**+

Dorothy Rumsey

Janette Russ-Roberts ‘78

Terri Sabosky ‘68

Dave Schaeffer ‘83

Julie Schaeffer-Williford ‘79

Tiffany Scherer-Ferguson ‘94***

Gregory Schill^

Courtney & Marc Schmidt^

George Schmoyer^

Erin & Pete Schneck+ (Erin Kish '89)

Anne Schneider-Cronin ‘69+

Sara Schoen^

Stephanie & Aram Schotts ‘04* (Stephanie Sferrino ‘04)

Len Schulwitz ‘71*

Audria & David Schwartz^ Phil Serpico ‘74*+

Felicia & Dan Shanahan+ (Felicia Hernandez '82)

Wendy & Dane Shigemura*

Jonathan Shouhed ^

Dorothy Simcoe^

Nick Simone ‘17

Lillian Singelyn^

Luari & Toby Sipos^

Susan & Bill Sisco ‘65**

St. John Fisher School*

Ethel & Billy Slater ‘83^

Kevin Slattery ‘85+

Sierra Smith ‘13+

Mary Pat Smith ‘71

Maria & Kevin Snustead+

Bob Solheim^

Courtney & Eric Solheim+

Jim Specht

Rosario & Mike Sroka ‘80*

Michael Stark ‘68

Patty Stetson-Kassity ‘63+

Jason Story ‘93+

Jennifer Story ‘99+

Natalie & Matthew Straup

Debbie & Tim Sullivan+

Renee & Kurt Suzuki^ (Renee Vignery '00)

Tiffany & Brian Switzer

Kristine Tait^

Cindy Tatu^

Monica Teebken-Levack ‘75+

Tim Tessalone ‘73***

Darra & William Thomas^

Silas Tolliver ‘90+

John Trainor*

Sandra & John Traversa*

Loreen Trevino ‘83+

Diane Tripi^

Bishop Marc Trudeau^

Dennis Twombley^

Andrea Valadez ‘02

Christopher Valera ‘99^

Edward Vanderfliet^

Del Vargas^

Jannette & Carlos Veramendi (Jannette Villegas '94)

Robbie Vezzuto ‘20

Elizabeth Villaneda-Lewis ‘83*

Paula Vukmanic ‘67*

Kimberly & Steve Walker^

Betty Wall*

Ward Family (Sean Ward '15) (Cian Ward '18)

Cheryl Ware ‘62

Shirley Warren+

Megumi & Brandon Washington

Justin Wee^

Meghan Wee^

Robert Wetta^

William Wetta^

Carol & William Whalen

Myra Garin-Wilson ‘80+

Adam Wojack^

Tania & Peter Wollner ’90 (Tania Carlani ’89)

Nancy Wong^

Sue & Howard Wood ‘69

Ronald Wrobel^

Elizabeth & Patrick Wuebben*

Robert Yaccarino*

Rachel & Ken Yarnevic^

Michelle & Douglas Yee+ (Michelle Uemura '91)

Christian Yoakum ‘87+

Pam York-Altobelli ‘73

Vicky & Jun Zhang^

Judi & Steve Zimmerman

Associate Circle

Raquel Adkins^

Amy Aiello^

Diane Alcaraz^

Genny & Norbert Alberts

Estela Alvarado^

Claudia Alvarez^ Henry Alvarez '94+

Mary Ann Alvarez^

Rachel Ambrose^

Kritsitn Angsuvarn '94^

Anonymous* (3)

Anonymous+ Anonymous (4)

Anonymous^ (6)

Robert Appell '75^

Jake Arrambide '25^

Jill Arnold^

Sandi Arthur^

Megan Ashby-Moreau '01

Jon Austin^

Carolyn Battle^

Cynthia Bautista^

Michael Bawolski '71**

Wesley Beach^

Nancy Beard '72

Darby Beckwith^

Dylan Beckwith^

Betty Behen

Jeanne & Mark Bever (Jeanne Fernandez '75)

Blackwood Family^

Suzanne Boden-Wilson '72

Anthony Bonenfant^

Danielle Boujikian '07

Lynda Bull^

Alice & Tony Cangas '83^ (Alice Cardona '83)

Frederick Carlson^

Timothy Casey^

Rosemary Catena-Trez '70**

Shawn Chambers^

Holly Carlson^

Melinda & Mike Chambers^

Colleen & Al Chavira '62

Kathleen Childs^

William Chueng*+

Jennifer Choi

Eric Choudhury^

Otto Cifuentes

Mike Clarke^

Barbara & Glenn Conway '62

Sandra Cordero^

Krista Cornett^

Terry Dash^

Annette Degner^

Candice DeLanis^

Cynthia & Donald Delay* (Cynthia Forsythe '92)

Melanie Delgado-Weider '07

Patricia DeMarti-Schwent '67^

Michelle Diamond^

Tyler Dickinson^

Audrey Dobson^

Eric Dong '12^

Bryan Dopp+

Casey & Alvin Dunn '96*+

Dan Esposito '84

Sierra Evans '10

Kim & Philip Evatt^

Susie & Randy Falkner+

Heather Freelin^

Deborah Feldman^

Carla Ferreyra

Steve Filarsky^

Ann & Josh Flink^

Vickie Gaddy^

Cathy Gallo-McCoy '65+

Carmen Garcia*

Norma Germano^

Kathleen Goldy^

Susana Gomez^

Cristina Gonzalez '97^

LeAnn & Adrian Gonzalez^

Dennis Gorman^

Greg Gower^

Kathya & Arne Guerra^

Richard Guiles^

Jamie Gutierrez '08+

Jamie and Brett Haagsma* (Jamie Kamiya '00)

Heather Hahn^

Bill Hall '82+

Brian Hamamoto^

Amy & Chris Hanson^ (Amy Cline '91)

Hay Family^

Mikaila Henderson^

Nicole Henderson-Tobias '94*+

Gabe Hernandez '12+

María Hernandez^

Gwendolyn Hicks^

Penny Hill^

Michelle & James Hinds, Jr.

Joel Holder^

Peggy & John Horejsi

Lindsey Hudson^

Sherrie Hunt^

Eddie Imatomi^

Grace Imatomi '24^

Bill Inoshita^

Kesia Irvine '91^

Scott Ito^

Marianne Jarc^

Laura Jimenez^

Matthew Johnson^

John Joseph '63

Nora & Terry Jue^

Clara Kahan^

Jennifer Kallok '88

Emely Kamikawa+

Greg Key '02^

Carrie Kikuno^

Macey Kim '25^

Judy & David Kline

Liliana Klugh^

Deb & Gary Knoroski^

Paul Krieg^

Amber Lara^

Carmen Lasso^

Dolores Lasso^

Gregory Laurinat '78*****

Francis Lawton '27^

Jacqueline Lawton^

Ann Laychak^

Kenneth Laychak^

Monica Le^

Garrett Lee^

Erica & Patrick Lee^

Malia Lee '19**+

Roman Lee '25^

Sharon Lee^

Laurie Lesovsky '83^

Shelby Faye Lewis^

Jennifer & Kevin Light '96* (Jennifer Perey '00)

Sandy Lind^

Mary Linden^

Denny Liu^

Eduardo Lizarraga^

Gianna Llerena^

Detra Lockhart^

Robin & Gerry Lomas+

Alyssa Lopez '24^

Karen & Anthony Lopez*

Sarina Lowery^

Matthan Lu '25^

David Lyday^

Barbara Magnotta^

Michael Magnotta^

Brendan Marafino '16*+

Brian Marafino '13*

Eileen Marcillo^

Rey Marquez^

Bryand Martin^

Edwin Martin^

Scott Martin '97

Carol Martin-Mitchell '67

Tony Martinez^

Jeanine Mattsson+

Kelly & Michael McCabe*

Rev. Mike McCullough '64

Milana McDermott

Robin MacDonnell^

Sarah McLay '07^

Amy Meehan '89

Leslie & Pedro Mejia^

Rosa Menart^

Marlon Mendez '95**

Stephen Misak '13+

Kristie & Keith Mohr^

Lynn Mondrala^

Renee Montoya^

Anne Moore-Alvara '73+

Lauren & Ketih Muller (Lauren Holman '00)

Bonnie Munoz^

Julia Munoz '04+

Lauren & Drake Munoz '07* (Lauren Hernandez '07)

Christine Nagami^

Bella Navarro '25^

Kurt Neesley^

Paula Noda^

Marie O'Brien^

Odyssey Group Foundation^

Kaz & Elvis Okada^

Jennifer Okutake^

Tony Ordaz+

Janice Otsuji^

Jonathan Otsuji^

Susan Page^

Lina Palomares^

Tami Pasquarella^

Mercy Pazmino^

Jay Pearce^

Desiree Perez^

Phi Pham^

Zoe Phillips^

Kelly & Mark Pierson^

Gregory Podegracz^

Sophia Powell^

Steve Prieto '75^

Tania Prince^

Audrey Protiva^

Jyoti Puvvula^

Cathlyne Quen^

Sandy Quigley^

Margaret Ragan-Krueger '81

Stacy Raudaitis^

Cara Marie Ray-Etem'06^

Carrie Rey*+

Shelley & Matthew Risk

Djuana Robinson^

Alda Rodriguez

Bianca Rodriguez^

Jennifer Romesser^

Mary Ann Romesser^

Paul Romesser^

Rothschild Family^

Joan Rotunno^

Lee Rouss^

Erich Rueschenberg '68*

Shannon Ryan+

Karla Saenz^

Chris Santizo '16+

Sabrena Saucer^

Tamara Schaefer^

Alisa Schiappa '93*+

Mark Schmoyer^

Jennifer Sclafani^

Jimmy Sclafani^

Lorena Schubert^

Jennifer Seiser^

Joyce Seiser^

Candice Selag^

Pat Severo^

Mary & Al Simone & Family+ (Mary Hansen '81)

(Mia Simone '13) (Nick Simone '17) (Ryan Simone '18)

Keri & Eric Singelyn^

Ryan Skelley '04

Nicole Souza^

Donna Steinbrecher^

Kimberly Stillwell^

Abigail Sullivan '16^

Gilbert Talamantes^

Ten Thousand Villages

Sheryl Thompson^

Tiffanie Tolsma

Elijah Tolsma '20

Aida Trabanino^

Alex Tran^

Giancarlo Traversa '24^

Amy Traxler

Lisa Turek^

Nanette Turner^

Anthony Vicelja '16

Yvette Vigon-Morffi '87

Marianne Visco^

Steve Walters^

Gregory Wang^

Whitney Warren-Powell '05^

Calysta Washington '25^

Mary Watkins '72

Gianna Webb^

Kyle Wiebold^

Angela Williams-Bertrand '70

Catherine Wilson^

Carl Winston^

Jennifer Wong^

Heather Woolard^

Kim & Roger Woolett^

Erika Woolett^

Jennifer Wuebben-Garcia^

Zenaida Yagen^

Nolan Yamamoto '22^

Helen Young '97*

Paige Zachry '25^

Nikki Zamora '27^

Maria Zarro-Anaya^

Sharkie & Pat Zartman* (Sharkie Boehnert '68)

ALUMNI GIVING

Gifts from alumni are the lifeblood of The Bishop Montgomery Fund. Alumni who contribute are making a strong statement about the education they received and are ensuring that future generations have the same opportunities. We are grateful to the following alumni for their generous gifts during the 2023-24 fiscal year.

Class of 1961

Mary Alford-Moreno ‘61+

Diane Boden-Huttinger ‘61

Harvey Faurholt ‘61**

Madeleine Le Pont-Toman ‘61**

Marilyn Martina-Coyle ‘61

Marcial Monge '61*

Class of 1962

Bonnie Armes-Nolan-Blackledge ‘62**

Al Chavira '62

Glenn Conway '62

Arlene Rodgers Svilich ‘62+

Cheryl Ware ‘62

Class of 1963

Kent Freiburghouse ‘63+

Pat Greene ’63*+

John Joseph '63

Tom Monaghan ‘63+

Patty Stetson-Kassity ‘63+

Class of 1964

Dennis Blackburn '64***

Joseph D'amato ‘64^

Chester Faurholt ‘64*

Darlene Holubiak '64*+

Rev. Mike McCullough '64

Catherine Morgan-Moore ‘64+

Debbie Morris-Greene ‘64*+

Colleen Matria O'Hora ‘64

Class of 1965

Cathy Gallo-McCoy '65+

Susan & Bill Sisco ‘65**

Don Tretreault ‘65+

Class of 1966

Rachel Alcaraz-Juarez ’66

Bill Bailey ‘66**

Gene Doms ‘66^

Robert Ferry ‘66*+

Monica Garcia-Doms '66^

William Lippert ‘66****

Class of 1967

Anonymous*+

Kathy Brierley-Pinson ‘67***

Patricia DeMarti-Schwent '67^

Janice Gale-Silva ‘67+

Lynn Lawson-Rafkin ‘67^

Carol Martin-Mitchell '67

Katherine Pizzo-Douglas ‘67***

Julius Reviczky ‘67

Richard Romero ‘67^

Paula Vukmanic ‘67*

Class of 1968

Sharkie Boehnert-Zartman '68*

Joseph Burian ‘68

Chuck Desiderio ‘68**+

Jaimie Gierlich-Mock ‘68+

Bill Gilles ‘68*+

Stephen Lepore ‘68+

Erich Rueschenberg '68*

Terri Sabosky ‘68

Michael Stark ‘68

Class of 1969

Bob Acree ‘69

Christina Carter-Burian '69

Greg Collins ‘69***

Eileen Hohn-Gilles '69*+

Kathleen Marchesano ‘69*+

Anne Schneider-Cronin ‘69+

Howard Wood ‘69

Class of 1970

Susan Campbell-Kopperud ‘70+

Rosemary Catena-Trez '70**

Joseph Knott ‘70

Angela Williams-Bertrand '70

Class of 1971

Marsha Andrade-Cooper '71

Aonymous*+

Mary Jo Arrigo-Bongard '71*

Michael Bawolski '71**

Rick Bongard ‘71*

Steven Fernandez ‘71***

Joan Griffith ‘71*

Patrick O'Toole ‘71+

Marilyn Proctor-Williams '71**

Scott Salisbury '71*

Len Schulwitz ‘71*

Mary Pat Smith ‘71

Joyce Thome-Lepore '71+

Bradley Williams ‘71**

Class of 1972

Anonymous+

Nancy Beard '72

Suzanne Boden-Wilson '72

Marine Cano ’72^

Laurie Connaughton-Linka ‘72+

Anne Corso-Salisbury '72*

Nancy Hlastala-Bridi ‘72

Mariann McEniry ‘72***

Kathleen Reams-Hansen ‘72***

Mary Watkins '72

Class of 1973

Anonymous+

Anonymous+

James Burschinger ‘73*

Class of 1973

Tim Groat ‘73**

Michael Kennedy ‘73^

Sharon McCool ‘73***

Anne Moore-Alvara '73+

Edward Rumsey ‘73****+

Chris Schneider ‘73**

Tim Tessalone ‘73***

Pam York-Altobelli ‘73

Class of 1974

Robert Armstrong ‘74*+

Michael Garvey ‘74*

Michael Gibson ‘74

Mark McEniry ‘74

Phil Serpico ‘74*+

Class of 1975

Anonymous^

Robert Appell '75^

Jeanne Fernandez-Bever '75

Michael Holt ‘75

Steve Prieto '75^

Monica Teebken-Levack ‘75+

Class of 1976

Lorna Kollmeyer ‘76+

James Linardos ‘76+

Jerry Zins ‘76

Class of 1977

Tim Baumgartner ‘77

Julie Chisholm-Cano ‘77^

Michael Klein ‘77*+

Mark LeVeque ‘77**

Joe Marino ‘77

Gabrielle Piechocki-Pierce ‘77^

Patrick Rumsey ‘77*****

Class of 1978

Jill Aguilar ‘78

Terri Evans-Burschinger '78*

Gregory Laurinat '78*****

Patrick McOsker ‘78

Don Petroni '78**

Janette Russ-Roberts ‘78

Class of 1979

Jane Aki-Bateman '79^

Steve Bateman '79^

Craig Lack ‘79**

Julie Schaeffer-Williford ‘79

Nick Tonsich '79

Carla Williams-McOsker '79

Class of 1980

David Bettwy ‘80

Myra Garin-Wilson ‘80+

Eileen O'Brien ‘80***

Mike Sroka ‘80*

Diane Thomas-Petroni '80**

Class of 1981

Maria Cafaro-Fattal ‘81**+

Paul Gibson ‘81+

Eric Glassman ‘81+

Mary Hansen-Simone '81+

Tana Iacono-Vigil '81**+

Carla Long ‘81+

Margaret Ragan-Krueger '81

Michael Rumsey ‘81**+

Tanya Simen-Greenwade ‘81**

Class of 1982

Monette Avriett-Stevens ‘82^

David Bautista ‘82*

Mike Gonzales ‘82^

Robert Guerrero ‘82+

Bill Hall '82+

Felicia Hernandez-Shanahan '82+

Robert Hernandez ‘82^

Monica Litjen-Moore '82

Lorraine Mendez '82

Ron Moore ‘82

Jacqui Reyes-Comshaw ‘82

Class of 1983

Kris Barr-Colin '83+

John Breeden ‘83*

Katrina Brizzolara-Breeden '83*

Tony Cangas '83^

Alice Cardona-Cangas '83^

Jim Ciampa ‘83**

Scott Ciganko ‘83+

Mike Fay ‘83*

Catherine Federle-Stewart ‘83+

Paul Guerreiro ‘83+

Tim Hale ‘83

Paula Hay-Thomas ‘83

Catherine Hines-Ireland ‘83+

Jan Kiernan ‘83*+

Robert Koran ‘83*+

Laurie Lesovsky '83^

Scott McKechnie ‘83+

Martin Mendez '83

Brian Rhilinger '83**+

Joe Rumsey ‘83***+

Dave Schaeffer ‘83

Chris Simonsen ‘83**

Billy Slater ‘83^

Matt Starkey ‘83*+

Loreen Trevino ‘83+

Elizabeth Villaneda-Lewis ‘83*

Class of 1984

Anonymous*

Bryan Bero '84

Dan Esposito '84

Lee Flores ‘84

Brian Garbe ’84*

Barbara Mendez '84

Scott Smith ‘84*

Class of 1985

Anonymous+

Kathy Baumgartner-Marafino ’85***

Michele Benson-Starkey '85*+

Rodger Charroux '85**+

Scott Griffee ‘85***

Carolyn Gomez-Verdugo ‘85*+

Erik Higgins ‘85

Debra Kroner-Levins ‘85

Peter Levins ’85

Ernie Martinez ‘85*+

Doug Pfaff ‘85+

Sue Reinbold-Garbe ’85*

Kim Shire-Charroux '85**+

Kevin Slattery ‘85+

Class of 1986

Anonymous+

Pat Hall ‘86+

Susan Heitmeyer-Humphrey ‘86+

Heidi Hutzler ’86+

Carmen Jaime-Escobedo ‘86+

Brigid O'Brien ‘86*

Teresa Ruiz-Owens '86^

Class of 1987

Kimberly Castan ‘87+

Anna Flannery-Browne '87*

Mark Lincir ‘87

Abigail Martinez ‘87

Jeff Miller '87*+

Danny Murphy ‘87**

Julie Oh ‘87*

Sharlean Perez ‘87*+

Robyn Rollins-Miller ‘87*+

Keith Slattery ‘87*

Yvette Vigon-Morffi '87

Christian Yoakum ‘87+

Class of 1988

Danny Blake '88**

Estela Bueno-Tieman '88

Bridget Fitzpatrick ‘88+

Jennifer Kallok '88

Class of 1989

Africa Bell ‘89

Tania Carlani-Wollner ’89

Mark Forthun ‘89*

Erika Frilot-Hall '89+

Erin Kish-Schneck '89+

Lizetta Leipold ‘89**

Amy Meehan '89

Christine Meiners-Miller '89*+

Michele Morton-Lyman’ 89^

Shari Tons-Hall ‘89*

Class of 1990

Therese Carmody-Accinelli ‘90

Mario Mendez '90

Silas Tolliver ‘90+

Peter Wollner ’90

Class of 1991

Anonymous^

Amy Cline-Hanson '91^

Mike Hall '91*

Noreen Imatomi-Ito '91*+

Kesia Irvine '91^

Chris Melia ‘91*

Stephanie Nakano-Nuruki '91*+

Maria & Paul Reis ‘91*

Michelle Uemura '91

Class of 1992

Anonymous +

Anonymous

Dena Bellow ‘92+

Alina Bueno-Nadsady '92+

Michelle Chipi-Mosley ‘92

Cynthia Forsythe-Delay '92*

Jill Massey-Martinez ‘92+

Class of 1993

Jason Allred ‘93+

Virgil de los Santos '93

Katherine Gallegos-Hernandez ‘93

Todd Geierman ‘93*+

Fred Hazboun ‘93

Jason Kirsnis ‘93^

Scott Romesser^

Alisa Schiappa '93*+

Jason Story ‘93+

Class of 1994

Henry Alvarez '94+

Kritsitn Angsuvarn '94^

Eric Fuller ’94+

Nicole Henderson-Tobias '94*+

Clark Imatomi ‘94*

Diana Jordan-Fuller ’94+

Katie Kohler-Light ‘94

Jason Light ‘94

Becci Roehl-Twombley '94

Tiffany Scherer-Ferguson ‘94***

Jannette Villegas-Veramendi '94

Class of 1995

Marlon Mendez '95**

Joe Podzimek ‘95*

Class of 1996

Alvin Dunn '96*+

Blythe Edwards-Pierre-Louis ‘96

Amy Forthun-Naples ‘96*+

Kevin Light '96*

Class of 1997

Cristina Gonzalez '97^

Scott Martin '97

Helen Young '97*

Class of 1998

Lisa Bartik-Nichols '98*

Laurie Bongard '98

Jenny Concepcion-Hansen ‘98

Alan Gutierrez ’98+

Jen Massey ‘98^

Adrian Nichols '98*

David Podzimek ‘98*

Class of 1999

Jessica Rudder ‘99^

Jennifer Story ‘99+

Christopher Valera ‘99^

Class of 2000

Lauren Holman-Muller '00

Jamie Kamiya-Haagsma '00*

Jason May ‘00

Albert Nguyen ‘00**

Jennifer Perey-Light '00*

Renee Vignery-Suzuki '00^

Class of 2001

Anonymous**+

Megan Ashby-Moreau '01

Danny Charbel ‘01*+

Matthew Dino ‘01*+

Ian Nichols'01^

Melissa Rhoades-Rudder '01+

Jason Rudder '01+

Class of 2002

Sean Canullas ‘02*+

Charles Cooper ‘02^

Daisy Gonzalez-Gutierrez ’02+

Greg Key '02^

Bobby Nunn ‘02

Andrea Valadez ‘02

Evan Ward ‘02

Class of 2003

Greg Lepore ‘03+

Class of 2004

Christina Aguiniga-Benitez '04^

Anonymous

Miguel Benitez ‘04^

Kristen Castillo-Leach '04***+

Daniel Leach '04***+

Jonathon Meyer ‘04+

Julia Munoz '04+

Christina Penna-Wismer ‘04*

Aram Schotts ‘04*

Stephanie Sferrino-Schotts ‘04*

Ryan Skelley '04

Class of 2005

Missy Austria ‘05*

Katie Bongard '05

Erin Corney ‘05**

Whitney Warren-Powell '05^

Class of 2006

Anonymous**

Cara Marie Ray-Etem'06^

Kari Richards-Lepore '06+

Danielle Romero-Balandran ‘06

Class of 2007

Danielle Boujikian '07

Melanie Delgado-Weider '07

Lauren Hernandez-Munoz '07*

Justin James ‘07^

Sarah McLay '07^

Drake Munoz '07*

Class of 2008

Jamie Gutierrez '08+

Miranda McOsker ‘08+

Class of 2010

Danielle Bongard '10

Sierra Evans '10

Rebecca Lozano ‘10^

Class of 2012

Angheline Austria-Donida ‘12

Eric Dong '12^

Gabe Hernandez '12+

Samantha Petroni '12

Tommy Petroni '12

Michael Vezzuto ‘12+

Class of 2013

Kyle Kutler ‘13^

Brian Marafino '13*

Stephen Misak '13+

Mia Simone '13

Sierra Smith ‘13+

Class of 2014

Madison Miller ‘14*+

Class of 2015

Nicolas Martinez ‘15

Sean Ward '15

Class of 2016

Anonymous^

Brendan Marafino '16*+

Chris Santizo '16+

Abigail Sullivan '16^

Anthony Vicelja '16

Class of 2017

Emilie Bero '17

Ben Crocker '17

Gabrielle Grant ‘17^

Madison Grant ‘17^

Zia Norris ‘17^

Nick Simone ‘17

Class of 2018

David Guzman ‘18^

Nicole Marafino ‘18*+

Nicole Miller '18

Markus Raad '18

Ryan Simone '18

Keith Stinson '18

Cian Ward '18

Class of 2019

Joshua Crocker '19

Rebecca Julifs ‘19+

Malia Lee '19**+

Jack Murphy '19

Joey Raad '19

Class of 2020

Sophia Bero '20***

Pierson Cordova '20

Joey Murphy '20

Brian Stinson '20

Elijah Tolsma '20

Robbie Vezzuto ‘20

Class of 2021

Wesley Griffee '21

Jacob Miller '21

Class of 2022

Larsen Freund ‘22^

Nolan Yamamoto '22^

Class of 2023

Anonymous^

Mitchell Griffee ‘23

Leilah Raad '23

Class of 2024

Ryan Foreman '24^

Grace Imatomi '24^

Alyssa Lopez '24^

Heidi Robley ‘24^

Giancarlo Traversa '24^

Class of 2025

Jake Arrambide '25^

Meridian Cordova '25

Macey Kim '25^

Roman Lee '25^

Matthan Lu '25^

Bella Navarro '25^

Ellie Stinson '25

Calysta Washington '25^

Paige Zachry '25^

Class of 2026

Anna Lynch '26

Dominic Robley ‘26^

Class of 2027

Francis Lawton '27^

Nikki Zamora '27^

GIFTS IN MEMORY/HONOR

Throughout the past year, gifts have been made to honor an individual or to preserve and perpetuate the memory of loved ones. In 2023-24, the following family members, classmates, parents, and friends made their gifts in honor of those they love, in the spirit of faith and charity.

In memory of Celeste Adams '94

Pauline & Bill Adams

Jamie '00 & Brett Haagsma

Nicole Henderson-Tobias '94

Gabe Hernandez '12

Sue & John Hong

Kristen '04 & Daniel Leach '04

Chris Madigan

Brendan Marafino '16

Kathy '85 & Andy Marafino

Nicole Marafino '18

Amy Meehan '89

Madison Miller '14

Ann & Michael Mulvihill

Dana Page

Raad Family

Chris Santizo '16

Tiffany Scherer-Ferguson '94

Alisa Schiappa '93

Lorena Schubert

Loreen Trevino '83

in memory of Annette Aki-Goeppner '78

Gregory Laurinat '78

In memory of Rocky Altobelli '73

Terri '78 & James Burschinger '73

Pam York-Altobelli '73

In memory of Sumer Alvarez '03

Sandra & John Murphy

In honor of Donald & Marcella Armes

Bonnie Armes-Nolan-Blackledge '62

in honor of the Arnett Family

Patricia & Joseph Arnett

In memory of Destry Bell '83

Africa Bell '89

Dena Bellow '92

David Bettwy '80

Katrina '83 & John Breeden '83

Alice '83 & Tony Cangas '83

Jim Ciampa '83

Scott Ciganko '83

Kris '83& Mark Colin

Mike Fay '83

Catherine Federle-Stewart '83

Mike Gonzales '82

Paul Guerreiro '83

Lori & Tim Hale '83

Paula Hay-Thomas '83

Paige & Greg Howe

Catherine & Mike Ireland '83

Jan Kiernan '83

Robert Koran '83

Laurie Lesovsky '83

David Lyday

Chris Madigan

Carla '79 & Pat McOsker '78

Brian Rhilinger '83

Dorothy Rumsey

Edward Rumsey '73

Lori & Joe Rumsey '83

Patrick Rumsey '77

Dave Schaeffer '83

Chris Simonsen '83

Ethel & Billy Slater '83

Scott Smith '84

Michele '85 & Matt Starkey '83

Elizabeth Villaneda-Lewis '83

in honor of Pamela M. Bautista

David Bautista '82

in memory of Kathleen Benson

Terry Benson

In memory of Nick Boden '67

Suzanne Boden-Wilson '72

in honor of All BMHS Staff, Students & Teachers

Shannon Ryan in memory of David Bridi '72

Rachel Ambrose

Nancy Hlastala-Bridi '72

Mariann McEniry '72

in memory of Virginia Carmody

Therese Carmody-Accinelli '90 in honor of Nancy Castiglione

Anonymous

In memory of Jimmy Clarke '86

Todd Geierman '93

in honor of the Class of 1972

Nancy Beard '72

in memory of Fr. Jerome Cummings

Angela & Nick Tonsich '79

In memory of Steve Dabbs '63

Debbie '64 & Pat Greene '63 in memory of Deceased Members of the Class of 1961

Diane Boden-Huttinger '61

in memory of Fran Donohoe-Pitts '67

Robert Pitts

Betty Wall

in memory of Dietmar Farkas

Claudia Al-Rashoud

Sue & John Hong

in memory of Albert & Mary Fernandez

Jeanne '75 & Mark Bever

in honor of Ethan Ferreyra '27

Carla Ferreyra

in memory of Jack Fitzsimons

John Fitzsimons

in memory of Angela Forst Toyama '80

Bertha & Lorence Forst

In memory of Thomas Forthun

Amy Forthun-Naples '96

in memory of Fr. Alex

Abigail Martinez '87

In memory of John Jason Gale II

Janice Gale-Silva '67

In memory of Sharon Garvey-Silengo '72

Michael Garvey '74

In memory of Adam Guymon '07

Eileen Guymon & James Dolenga

in memory of Coach Stirling Hart

Abigail Martinez '87

In memory of Marcus Harvell

Missy Austria '05

In memory of Marianne HeitmeyerRedgate '82

Susan Heitmeyer-Humphrey '86

in honor of Harry & Lynda Hill

Penny Hill & Francis Lawton '27

in honor of Jason A. Hinds '02

Michelle & James Hinds, Jr.

in honor of Clare Houston '20 & Mia Estrada-Houston '22

Linda & Dan Houston

in honor of Madison James '26

Justina & Justin James '07

In memory of Kathryn Kelly '91

Anonymous

Nancy & Vince Castiglione

Richard Kelly

Kari '06 & Greg Lepore '03

Colleen O'Brien

Erin O'Brien

in memory of Timmy Kelly

Colleen O'Brien

Erin O'Brien

in honor of Sarah Kidwell '04

Pat & Robert Kidwell

in memory of Marty Lawlor '82

Monica '82 & Ron Moore '82

In memory of Mr. & Mrs. R Le Pont

Madeleine Le Pont-Toman '61

in honor of Alice '97 & Aline '97 Li

Pacita Tan

in honor of Rosemary Libbon

Milana McDermott

In memory of Stephanie Litjen-Huerta '84

Monica '82 & Ron Moore '82

In memory of Val Manalansan '97

Nina & Virgil Manalansan in honor of Brian '13, Brendan '16 & Nicole '18 Marafino

Elizabeth & Raymond Marafino

In memory of Mary Jo MarchesanoLemrise '65

Kathleen Marchesano '69 in memory of Jerry McEniry '70

Mariann McEniry '72

in honor of the Mendez Kids (Lorraine '82, Martin '83, Barbara '84, Mario '90)

Ruth & Jesse Mendez

In memory of Morgan Miranda '00

Alexander Alvarez

Anonymous

Susie & Randy Falkner

Jeannie & George Nestojko

in memory of John Monaghan '64

Tom Monaghan '63

In memory of Larry Monaghan '61

Marcial Monge '61

Tom Monaghan '63

in memory of Kathy Nagle-Hargrove '68

Jaimie Gierlich-Mock '68

in memory of Gregg Nevarez '78

Gregory Laurinat '78

In honor of Bill Norton

Angela & Nick Tonsich '79

In honor of Dick O'Brien

Anonymous

In memory of Terry Ann O'Keefe-Kelley '63

Anonymous

in memory of Lyle & Evelyn O'Hora

Colleen Matria O'Hora '64

in memory of Celeste Passino '70

Joseph Knott '70

in memory of Chris & Dena Petrofanis

Stephanie & Robert Vezzuto

In memory of Nancy & Pete Piechocki

Luanne & Eric Bradac

Bridget Dwyer

Mary & Todd Hosier

Gabrielle Piechock-Pierce '77

Gregory Schill

Cindy Tatu

In memory of Robert Roach '82

Jacqui '82 & Rick Comshaw

In memory of Virginia Robinson

Scott Martin '97

In memory of John Scanlin '71

Paul Gibson '81

In memory of Virginia Schneider

Anne Schneider-Cronin '69

in memory of Desider Simcoe III '61

Marcial Monge '61

Dorothy Simcoe

In memory of Susan Stark-Meyer '73

Michael Stark '68

In memory of Michael Stetson '62

Kristine Tait

in memory of Rodney & Clare Stetson

Patty Stetson-Kassity '63

In memory of Bill Wolfenbarger

Jan Kiernan '83

FACULTY, STAFF & COACHES

The commitment of the Bishop Montgomery faculty, staff and coaches to the students, the campus, and the life of the school is far reaching. We are grateful to the faculty, staff and coaches listed below for their generous financial support of The Bishop Montgomery Fund during the 2023-24 fiscal year.

Anonymous*

Anonymous^

Anonymous+

Anonymous (2)

Megan Ashby-Moreau '01

Betty Behen

Michele Benson-Starkey 85*+

Rick Bongard '71*

Jennifer Choi

William Chueng+

Otto Cifuentes

Bryan Dopp+

Alvin Dunn '96+

Casey Dunn+

Sierra Evans '10

Laura Fabbri **

Jan Fitzpatrick***

John Fitzsimons*+

Lee Flores '84

Cynthia Forsythe-Delay '92*

Eric Fuller '94+

Carmen Garcia*

Mike Hall '91*

Mary Hansen-Simone '81+

Gabe Hernandez '12

Ed Hodgkiss*+

John Hong*+

Jennifer Kallok '88

Judy Kline

Patrick Lee^

Chris Madigan**

Andy Marafino***

Rey Marquez^

Jeanine Mattsson+

Milana McDermott

Patrick McOsker '78

Amy Meehan '89

Steve Miller+

Anett Mitchell*

Renee Montoya^

Bobby Nunn '02

Mercy Pazmino^

Carrie Rey+

Melissa Rhoades-Rudder '01+

Alda Rodriguez

Shannon Ryan+

Lorena Schubert^

Ryan Skelley '04

Matt Starkey '83*+

Tiffanie Tolsma

Amy Traxler

Loreen Trevino '83+

Yvette Vigon-Morffi '87

Catherine Wilson

Adam Wojack^

Erika Woolett^

Pam York-Altobelli '73

Maria Zarro-Anaya^

DAY OF GIVING

The 2024 Day of Giving on June 6 at BMHS broke the previous record in terms of total amount donated. In the 24 hours of the day, $127,892 was donated to BMHS from alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends. One of the highlights of the day was a matching gift challenge from an anonymous donor. If BMHS reached $50,000 in gifts, the school would receive an additional $50,000 from the donor. Thanks to the support of so many members of the community, the matching gift challenge was unlocked, making the Day of Giving an historic day at BMHS. We are thankful for all who made a gift on June 6 and all who made an impact on BMHS and our students.

$127,892

GIFTS IN KIND

In addition to gifts of cash and securities, Bishop Montgomery receives gifts of equipment, services and personal property. The following is a list of those who donated such gifts to BMHS during the 2023-24 fiscal year.

Anheuser-Busch / Damien Bonenfant

10 Cases of beer for Knight Fest

John Arrambide

Whiskey for Knight Fest

Boardroom Brewery / Rick Mathiesen

Keg for Knight Fest

Burnin' Daylight / Bob Lake

3 Cases of beer for Knight Fest

Buzzrock Brewing / Ian Walter Keg for Knight Fest

Marine Cano '72

Soccer pugg Nets, med balls, cones, flags

Monica & Bryan Dean

6 cases of hand sanitizing wipes

Virginia Dargen

Mink Coat & 5-piece Silver Tea Set for

Drama Lab

Veronica & Ricardo Enriquez

Ribbon for Art Department

Eric Gomez

DJ Services for Knight Fest

Green Cheek / Catherine & Dennis Wilson

Keg for Knight Fest

Catherine & David Heppell

3D Printer & accessories

Bo Kelly '80

Los Angeles Dodgers Tickets for Day of Giving

Los Angeles Lakers / Tim Harris

Los Angeles Lakers Package for Alumni

Baseball Social

Kathy & Andy Marafino

Whiskey for Knight Fest

Joe Rumsey '83

Los Angeles Dodgers Tickets for Day of Giving

Southern Glazer's / Andy Burschinger '12

Wine for Knight Fest

Renee & Kurt Suzuki (Renee Vignery '00)

Signed bat and photo for Day of Giving

James Toomey

Trumpet for Band

Unsung Brewery / Catherine & Dennis Wilson

Keg for Knight Fest

MATCHING GIFTS

Each year, parents, alumni and friends increase their giving by partnering with their company to have their gift to BMHS matched. Through matching gifts, our donors are able to double, and sometimes triple, their gift. The following is a list companies that made matching gifts to BMHS during the 2023-24 fiscal year.

Abbvie

American Century Investments Foundation

Benevity

Boeing

Charities Aid Foundation of America

Chevron

ECHO Northrop Grumman

Netflix

Northrop Grumman Foundation

Raytheon

Southern California Edison

NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS

Creating a named scholarship is one way you can assist students and leave a legacy to Bishop Montgomery, while honoring a friend, family member, or a respected faculty member, coach, or administrator. For more information about scholarships and special funds, contact the Advancement Office at 310.540.2021 x246. A complete list of scholarships can be found at www.bmhs-la.org/scholarships/.

Legendary teachers Bill Wolfenbarger (l) and Dietmar Farkas (r) have scholarships named in their memory. They taught at BMHS for a combined 74 years.

THE BISHOP MONTGOMERY LEGACY SOCIETY

The Bishop Montgomery Legacy Society is made up of individuals and families who have included Bishop Montgomery High School in their estate plans or have named Bishop Montgomery High School as a beneficiary in a charitable gift arrangement.

If you have already named Bishop Montgomery as a beneficiary in your plans, we welcome you to the Bishop Montgomery Legacy Society. As a member of the society, you exemplify exceptional commitment to, and faith in, Bishop Montgomery that will have a direct impact on generations of future Bishop Montgomery students.

Planned Giving

Ways to make a planned gift to Bishop Montgomery:

• Include a gift in your will or living trust.

• Name Bishop Montgomery as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement account (IRA, 401(k), etc.).

• Establish a charitable gift annuity.

• Name Bishop Montgomery as the beneficiary of a charitable remainder trust or charitable lead trust.

• Deed your home or property to Bishop Montgomery High School.

When making a planned gift to Bishop Montgomery, the school's legal title is "The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, A Corporation Sole, for the Benefit of Bishop Montgomery High School."

For more information, please contact:

Patrick Lee, BMHS President / 310.540.2021 / plee@bmhs-la.org

Andy Marafino, BMHS Director of Advancement / 310.540.2021 x246 / amarafino@bmhs-la.org, or Karen Dunphy, Archdiocese of Los Angeles / 213-637-7510 / kdunphy@la-archdiocese.org

WAYS TO MAKE A GIFT TO BMHS

gifts

CHECK

Make payable to Bishop Montgomery & mail to: Office of Advancement

Bishop Montgomery High School 5430 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, CA 90503

ONLINE

Visit www.bmhs-la.org/giving/ We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover & AmEx

Venmo Charity Account is @BishopMontgomery When making a gift, please indicate area of choice

MATCHING GIFTS

Your company’s Human Resources office can provide you with information about gift matching.

Talk with your financial advisor about making a gift through a qualified charitable distribution (age 70 1/2+) VENMO

GIFTS OF STOCK

Call the Advancement Office or visit www.bmhs-la.org/waystogive

State Title for Girls' Hoops is Historic

When the final buzzer sounded in the CIF State Division 1 Basketball Final, the girls' basketball team (23-5) celebrated the program's seventh state championship. The win not only capped an amazing season, but it illustrated that BMHS' girls' basketball program is one of the best in state history. With their 52-40 win over Bishop O'Dowd, the program now has the third most state titles in California history behind Brea Olinda (10) and St. Mary's of Stockton (8).

The team started the season out strong and never looked back under second-year head coach and alumna Rheina Ale '08. They captured their seventh straight Del Rey League title and earned a spot in the prestigious CIF-SS Open Division playoffs, one of the most challenging playoff divisions in the country. Despite going 1-2 in the pool play playoff format, the team competed with some of the best teams in the state and the country. When the state playoff brackets were announced, the Knights were rewarded for their demanding schedule with the top seed in Division 1.

In their march to the state title, many players received league, CIF-SS and state accolades. Jordin Blackmon '25 was named Del Rey League MVP, All-CIF, All-State and Daily Breeze Player of the Year. To top it off, she was named Honorable Mention Junior All-American by MaxPreps. Blackmon was joined on the all-league team by Cyriah Coleman '24, Sophia Dignadice '26, Tiara Jones '24, Armanyie Reed '27 and Atiya Watson '25. Jones and Reed also earned All-CIF and All-State honors.

After the state final, Blackmon put things in perspective when talking to reporters. “It’s a little surreal right now,” she said. “I still really can’t believe that we just won state, but to be a part of that legacy is really an honor and I’m really glad that I was able to do it with this group of girls.”

Class of 2024 Athletes to Compete in College

Continuing a tradition of graduates moving on to compete at the intercollegiate level, 11 members of the Class of 2024 made their college commitments. In all, over 700 BMHS graduates have gone on to compete in college.

Class of 2024 Commitments:

• Elijah Aaron / Football / Santa Monica College

• Cyriah Coleman / Basketball / Clark University

• Brody Cuellar / Baseball / Cerritos College

• Drew Dalton / Football / Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

• Ryan Foreman / Volleyball / Cal Lutheran

• Tony Gutierrez / Football / Mass. Maritime

• Rica Hiraki / Soccer / San Francisco State

• Tiara Jones / Basketball / CSU Dominguez Hills

• Frankie McKinnon / Soccer / El Camino College

• Jack O'Shaughnessy / Swimming / UCSD

• Tucker Twombley / Baseball / Fresno CC

Historical listing at bmhs-la.org/athletics/

Song Team Shines in Many Ways

They are on the sidlines, in the bleachers and on the fields and courts cheering on the Knights. At halftime and timeouts at games, they are always ready to perform and get the crowds excited. They are at many athletics games and school events, serving as wonderful ambassadors. They are our Song Team and they are an important part of the BMHS community.

Led by our dedicated coaches, Felicia Vann and Kaelyn Jefferson '17, they also compete at local competitions throughout Southern California. Their routines consist of fast-paced choreography that transition through multiple formations creating dynamic visuals and entertaining performances. The Songleaders work very hard perfecting these routines and building up their technical dance skills throughout the season.

This year, these efforts paid off, as the Song Team finished in the top three in their category at every competition. Their most memorable performance was a first place finish at the 2024 Miss

Dance Drill Team USA competition, earning them an invitation to the compete at the National competition. Additionally, two Songleaders represented as solo performers. Kristine Nuruki '24 finished in the top 10 for her solo performance. Oriana Evins '25 competed for the 2024 title of Miss Dance Team USA and finished as 4th runner up and earned an invitation to represent Team USA in Tokyo, Japan.

The Songleaders not only excel academically - the entire team was on the honor roll as scholar-athlete award recipients - but they represent the Knight family with distinction, competing and performing throughout the year. They definitely make everyone proud.

Fifteen Athletic Programs Reach CIF Playoffs

It is not uncommon, year after year, to have many teams and athletes compete for CIF titles. 2023-24 was no different as 15 of Bishop's 20 athletic programs were represented in the CIF-SS playoffs.

In the fall, all six programs reached the playoffs. Football reached the playoffs for the sixth time in the last 10 years. Both boys' and girls' cross country teams qualified for the team CIF prelims. The boys' won the Del Rey League title and were led by Matt Shanahan '24, who won the individual league title and competed in the CIF and state finals. He finished 7th in the CIF-SS Division 4 finals and 16th in the state finals. Mackenzie Wu '27 of the girls' golf team finished 4th at league finals and qualified for the CIF individual tournament. Girls' tennis advanced to the second round of the playoffs and the doubles team of Anna Richeson '24 and Madison James '26 were Del Rey League champions. They qualified for the CIF Doubles Tournament. Girls' Volleyball captured the Del Rey League title for the 2nd year in a row and advanced to the playoffs for the 17th straight season.

and Softball reached the playoffs after a one-year absence. Dylan De Vera '26 (Del Rey League single champion) and Zane Montiel '27 of the boys' tennis team reached the CIF individual tournament. De Vera advanced all the way to the 3rd round. Isabella Tieman '26 finished 8th in the 100 Free at the girls' swimming CIF finals and the boys were well-represented as well. The 200 Medley Relay and 400 Free Relay team of Mathan Lu '25, Jack O'Shaughnessy '24, Thomas Romesser '26 and Eric Zhou '24 reached the CIF-SS finals (both finished 5th).

Girls' Basketball was the only team of the four winter sports to make the playoffs (see left).

Eight spring sports reached the CIF playoffs. Boys' Volleyball and Girls' Beach Volleyball both won league titles and advanced to the playoffs

Re-Writing the Swim Record Books

When Eric Zhou '24 (l) and Jack O'Shaughnessy '24 arrived on campus as freshmen, the boys' swimming record book mostly consisted of BMHS Athletic Hall of Famer Michael Ashe '75 and his accomplishments. Ashe, along with some teammates, held almost every record at the school. By the time they graduated, O'Shaughnessy and Zhou joined Ashe in the conversation as greatest swimmers in BMHS history.

O'Shaughnessy, the 2024 BMHS Male Athleteof-the-Year, put together one of the most impressive athletic careers at BMHS. In his four years, he set Del Rey League records in three individual events (100 Free, 200 Free, 100 Buttlerfly) and two relays (400 Free Relay, 200 Medley Relay). He set school records in the 50 Free, 200 Free, 100 Buttlerfly, 100 Backstroke, 200 Individual Medley and was part of school record relays in the 400 Free Relay and 200 Medley Relay.

In total, O'Shaughnessy won 15 individual league titles, set five Del Rey League records,

O'Shaughnessy also competed in the 200 Individual Medley and 100 Backstroke. He won the CIF title in the 200 IM. Zhou competed in the 200 Free and 500 Free at CIF finals, finishing 7th in both races (see more about O'Shaughnessy and Zhou below).

Both the boys' and girls' track teams had impressive seasons as well, as several athletes qualified for CIF-SS prelims and finals.

On the boys' side, the 4x100 relay team of Elijah Aaron '24, Cameron Brewer '25, Ryan D'anjou '25 and Xavier Starnes '25 competed at prelims. High jumper Denis Woods '25 came just short of winning a CIF title, finishing 2nd with a jump of 6'0". For the girls, Kennedy Henderson '26 placed 6th at the CIF-SS Division 4 Finals in the 400m. Henderson and teammates Lana Tennant '24, Madison Smith '26 and Aubrey Walker '26 placed 6th in the 4x400m relay.

won three CIF-SS titles, competed in 13 CIF Finals races and three State Finals races and holds seven school records. To top it off, he earned All-American status as both a junior and senior in the 100 backstroke.

Zhou also cemented himself as one of the best swimmers in BMHS history. Zhou won a CIF title in the 200 Medley Relay as a freshman and was a regular participant at the CIF-SS Finals. He won seven Del Rey League individual titles and competed in seven CIF individual finals races and six relays. He owns the Del Rey League and BMHS record in the 100 Breaststroke and the school record in the 500 Free.

It is safe to say that it may be years before their records are broken, but they have given those that follow something for which to strive.

Denis Woods '25 competes in the high jump at the CIFSS Division 4 Finals at Moorpark HS.

Mateo Camargo '96, U.S. Marine Corps, was promoted to Master Gunnery Sergeant.

Dr. Raquel FernandezEscudero ‘97 is a pediatrician with the Torrance Memorial Physician Network. Her practice is located near Torrance Memorial Medical Center. She is blessed to care for many current BMHS students as well as children of many alumni.

2007

David Tripler ‘07, a Distribution Operations Supervisor for FOX Sports Cable Operations in Phoenix, won an Emmy in 2023 for Outstanding Playoff Coverage for Fox and FS1's Major League Baseball coverage of the NLCS. He also received nominations for Outstanding Live Special for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final, the 118th World Series and Super Bowl LVII.

2010

Brandon Villalpando ‘10 and Sara Tobias-Villalpando '10 welcomed son Harrison Edward on September 20, 2023. 2012

Sïonan Barrett ‘12 won a 2022-2023 Sports Emmy for Outstanding Weekly Studio Show for her work as an Associate Producer on FOX NFL Sunday.

2017

Ethan Thompson ‘17 was named to the 2023-24 AllNBA GLeague Third Team. He averaged 22.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists for the Mexico City Capitanes

2003 & 2015

It's a Small World: BMHS had two graduates at the 2024 Paris OlympicsNoelle Quinn '03 and Stephen Thompson, Jr. '15 - and coincidentally, they shared a flight together. After pre-Olympic games in Europe, the Canadian Women's team and the Puerto Rico Men's Team chartered a flight to France together ahead of the opening ceremonies. Quinn is an assistant coach for Team Canada; Thompson plays for Team Puerto Rico.

2021

In April, Olivia Kelleher '21 received the Alfred Kilp, S.J. Award at Loyola Marymount University's Student Academic, Service & Leadership Awards. The award is given to third year students who have demonstrated a high degree of service and promise for continued involvement in co-curricular leadership.

ALUMNI RETURN TO CAMPUS IN 2023-24 AS GUEST SPEAKERS

Each year, alumni return to campus to speak to classes, clubs, teams and other groups. We are thankful to all those who give of their time to return to campus. Below is a list of the alumni who returned to campus in 2023-24 to speak to students.

Angela Bellanca-Klenk ‘86

Shannon Heinlein-Tabaldo '91

Kesia Irvine '91

Michael Boutte '00

Paul Leach ‘01

Brandon Young '01

Noelle Quinn ‘03

Linda Nguyen ‘09

Bernadette Reyes-McDermott ‘99

Sïonan Barrett ’12

Paulette Casillas'14

James Marquez '14

Sabrina Cruz '16

Nathan Draves '17

Chelsea Hylton ‘17

Detriana Bodden '18

Cierra Bush ‘19

Kayla Padilla '19

Jacob White '21

Dolores Bodden ‘22

Declan Schultz '23

Dominic Sellan '23

Brandon Young '01 returned to campus as

one of the speakers at the Black Student Union's Divine Nine event in the Schneider Retreat Center.

CLASS REUNIONS

The summer and fall are always a busy time - it's class reunion season - and many classes gathered together over the last year to reconnect and share wonderful high school memories!

The Class of 1973 held their 50th Reunion on October 14, 2023 at the BMHS Schneider Retreat Center.

The Class of 1983 held their 40th Reunion on October 7, 2023 at Project Barley in Lomita.

The Class of 2003 held their 20th Reunion on October 21, 2023 at the BMHS Schneider Retreat Center (and a tour of campus!)

The Class of 1974 held their 50th Reunion on July 27, 2024 at the BMHS Schneider Retreat Center.

The Class of 2004 held their 20th Reunion on July 20, 2024 in the BMHS Gymnasium.

The Class of 1989 held their 35th Reunion on August 3, 2024 at the BMHS Schneider Retreat Center.

The Class of 1994 held their 30th Reunion on August 10, 2024 at El Pollo Inka. They presented BMHS with a check for $1,250 for the Celeste Adams '94 Memorial Scholarship Fund.

• Nancy Sheedy Hefflin ’61 (1/2024)

• Karen Goetz-Maday ’62 (10/17/23)

• Mark Holmes ‘62

• George Sweeney '62 (10/23/23)

• Terry Ann O'Keefe-Kelley ’63 (1/25/24)

• Doug Bernhagen '64 (6/12/24)

• Jeff Stone ’66 (4/2024)

• Bob Jamison ’68 (3/5/24)

• Katie Roach-Filzenger ’68 (7/25/24)

• Steven Christ ’70 (5/6/24)

• Loretta Wilson-Palmer ’70 (12/13/23)

• Tom Ponsford ’72 (4/4/24)

• Tom Van Voorhis '72 (12/2023)

• Annamaria Madrid-Vigil ’73 (5/13/23)

PARENTS

• Michael Geier '76 (12/5/22)

• Tim Gerlits ’76 (6/26/23)

• Claudia Shattuck-Graves ’76 (6/28/24)

• Annette Aki-Goeppner ’78 (10/9/23)

• Tony Lovoy ’78 (5/13/24)

• Gregg Nevarez ’78 (3/19/24)

• Steven Geier ’79 (3/25/24)

• Robert Ponsford ’79 (6/25/2024)

• Wanda Candelario-Barber ’80 (3/2/23)

• Tim Burke ’82 (1/28/24)

• Ryan Gagajena '90 (9/22/23)

• Steve Forray '94 (5/11/24)

• Alexia Brewer-Martinez '97 (8/20/23)

• Bryan Velez '08 (2024)

• Kathy Asaro, mother of Denise Asaro-Dobson ’72 & Frank Asaro '74 (6/19/24)

• Doug Bernhagen, father of Quin Bernhagen ’95 & Emily Bernhagen '97; husband of Cathy Rawle-Bernhagen '64 (6/12/24)

• Leonard Boehnert, father of Maureen Boehnert-Moffett ’65, Sharkie Boehnert-Zartman ’68; grandfather of Teri Zartman-D'Arcy '97 & Chrissie Zartman-Courtney '01 (2024)

• Louis Bojorquez, father of Louis Bojorquez, Jr. ’85 (2024)

• Alfred Budris, father of Lance Budris ‘84 and Lisa Budris ’88 (1/2024)

• Janet Chaney, mother of Donald Chaney '71, John Chaney '72, Francis Chaney '74, Mary Patrice Chaney-Brown '77, Thomas Chaney '77, Elizabeth Chaney-Villaneda '85, Catherine Chaney-Villafana '87 & Jennifer Chaney '87; monther-in-law of Frank Villaneda '85; grandmother of Francesca Villaneda '22 (8/5/24)

Bishop Montgomery lost a great friend when Bob Jamison '68 passed away on March 5, 2024. Bob's relationship with the school spanned parts of seven decades. He was a graduate, a former teacher and administrator, a parent of a graduate, and a benefactor.

• Jessica Chase, mother of Jaiden Chase '27 (2024)

• Kathleen Ann Cordero D’Ambrosi, mother of Bill Cordero ’77, Tony Cordero ’79, Richard Cordero ’81, Theresa Cordero ’78, James Cordero ’84 and Marianna D’Ambrosi ’94; grandmother of Nichole Cordero ’03 (4/6/24)

• Domenic Cusolito, father of Matthew Cusolito '15 & Caroline Cusolito '17 (2024)

• Artemiza Duran-Jennings, mother of Tammy Jennings-Codon '78, Bill Jennings '80, Mark Jennings '81, Sandy Jennings-Crvarich '83 & Cindy Jennings (9/29/23)

• Joan Esposito, mother of Gina Esposito '82, Dan Esposito '84, Patrice Esposito '86 & David Esposito '88 (2024)

• Patricia Forsythe, mother of Susan Forsythe-Giandomenico ‘82 & Steve Forsthy ‘83; aunt of Bob Forsythe '81 & Cynthia Forsythe-Delay '92; great aunt to Nicole Checchi ‘19, Ryan Checchi ‘21 & Lucas Delay ‘24 (11/24/23)

• Sharon Griffee, mother of Scott Griffee '85 & Becky Griffee '89; grandmother of Wesley Griffee '21 & Mitchell Griffee '23 (10/9/23)

• Barabara Harkins, mother of Janice Harkins-Mozingo '68 (2024)

• Dolores Hicks, mother of Tom Hicks ’71 & Greg Hicks ’72 (2024)

• Bob Jamison ’68, father of Erin Jamison '13 (3/5/24)

• Terry Lines, father of Jeff Lines '87 (2024)

• Josephine Manqueros, mother of Steve Manqueros ’82 & Ken Manqueros ’85 (7/23/24)

• Louis Mascola, father of Lou Mascola '74, Denise Foley-Mascola '75 & Janine Macola '77; father-in-law of Teri Burger-Mascola '74 & Mike Foley '74; grandfather of Kevin Foley '05, Matt Foley '05 & Nicole Foley '07 (6/2/24)

• Gregg Nevarez ’78, father of Andrew Nevarez '11 (3/19/24)

• Richard O’Brien, father of Molly O'Brien-Phillips '72, Teri O'Brien '73, Cathy O'Brien '74, Julie O'Brien '75, Tom O'Brien '77, Mary O'Brien '78, Mike O'Brien '82 & Eileen O'Brien '83 (6/19/23)

• Nancy Piechocki, mother of Gabriele Piechocki-Pierce '77, Jacqueline Piechocki-Siqueiros '78, Dave Piechocki '80 & Maria Piechocki '83 (5/23/24)

• June Rossberg, mother of Chris Rossberg ’72 & Kirk Rossberg ’75; mother-in-law of Margie Cunningham-Rossberg ’75 (2024)

• Berthe Slattery, mother of Kevin Slattery ’85, Keith Slattery ’87 & Brian Slattery '89 (6/20/24)

• Bonnie Sorich, mother of Katherine Sorich-Kerr ’89 (1/31/24)

• Mary Vollmer, mother of Eric Vollmer ’68 & John Vollmer ’80; mother-in-law of Sandy Zabel-Vollmer ’80; grandmother of Dan Vollmer ’09 (10/2023)

• George Zaninovich, father of Kim Zaninovich-Rajkovich ’91 (12/23/23)

Bob was a standout student-athlete while at BMHS. He was a starting forward on the 1967-68 boys' basketball team that captured the CIF title. He returned to campus in 1976 and taught business law, typing and P.E. and served as the Athletic Director for a few years. While his daughter, Erin, was a student at BMHS, Bob and his wife, Judy, were involved in many activities as parents. Erin graduated in 2013. In 2011, Bob was instrumental in BMHS establishing the Athletic Hall of Fame, helping implement criteria and nomination guidelines and he served on the Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee from its inception until his death. He was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame, posthumously, in 2024. "Bob had an unwavering commitment to Bishop Montgomery," says Andy Marafino, BMHS Director of Advancement. "He expressed his love for the school in so many ways and he is greatly missed by so many." He is survived by his daughter, Erin '13 and brother Tom '64

Nancy Piechocki, a longtime employee and parent of four BMHS graduates, passed away on May 23, 2024. Beginning in 1981, Nancy served at Bishop Montgomery for 30 years in a variety of capacities, most notably as an administrative assistant. In addition to serving at BMHS, Nancy served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Lawrence Martyr Church, St. James Church and Little Company of Mary Hospital.

"Nancy always had a smile on her face whenever anyone went into the main office at Bishop," says Andy Marafino, BMHS Director of Advancement. "She was always there to help and support in any way she could."

Nancy is survived by her children, Gabriele Piechocki-Pierce '77, Jacqueline Piechocki-Siqueiros '78, Dave Piechocki '80 & Maria Piechocki '83. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that gifts be made to the Nancy & Peter Piechocki Memorial Scholarship at BMHS at www.bmhs-la.org/ piechocki/. She was 89.

UPCOMING REUNIONS & EVENTS

Class Reunions

For information about upcoming class reunions, including who to contact, visit www.bmhs-la.org/reunions/

Want to help plan your class reunion? Contact the BMHS Advancement Office at alumni@bmhs-la.org

Class of 1969

• October 12, 2024 • BMHS Schneider Retreat Center

Class of 1984

• October 19, 2024 • BMHS Schneider Retreat Center

HOMECOMING 2024

October 18, 2024

Food Trucks / 6:00-9:00pm (South End Zone of Knight Stadium)

Homecoming Game / 7:00pm / BMHS vs. Mary Star

Knight Fest '25

April 5, 2025

BMHS Main Gymnasium

Info and tickets at www.bmhs-la.org/knightfest/ BMHS Alumni Business Network

Want some free business advertising? The Bishop Montgomery Alumni Business Network is a place to find useful resources owned and/or operated by BMHS alumni.

If you would like to be listed on the BMHS website, email alumni@bmhs-la.org.

Also, join our LinkedIn Networking Group: Bishop Montgomery Alumni Knightworking

All Praise to Thee...

Bishop Montgomery is a school, a community and a family. It has been that way since the doors opened in 1957, and that family tradition continues to grow stronger every year.

Of the 197 graduates in the Class of 2023, 31 have at least one parent who is also a BMHS graduate (four have both) and many of them have siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins who graduated from Bishop Montgomery.

Thank you for continuing a wonderful family tradition.

Top Row (l to r):

Michelle Uemura ‘91 & Malia Yee '24

Christina De Leon '93, Austin Allred '24 & Jason Allred '93

Mandy Delgado '94& Nicholas Romo '24

Anna Flannery '87 & Kelly Browne '24

Becci Roehl '94 & Tucker Twombley '24

Dean Thornton '84 & Emily Thornton '24

2nd Row (l to r):

Maria Wong '88 & Trenton De Castro '24

Alenya Pirie '24 & Lori Funk '91

Felicia Hernandez '82 & Matt Shanahan '24

Christopher Melia '91 & Molly Melia '24

Sharon Kinstler '93 & Luke Price '24

Avery Balk '24 & Michael Balk '90

3rd Row (l to r):

Mason Mitchell '24 & Yvonne Brown '90

Stephanie Nakano '91 & Kristine Nuruki '24

Vincent Prescott '24 & Gianna Capitano '93

Natalie Cavanagh '94, Kirk Moiseve '94 & Luke Moiseve '24

4th Row (l to r):

Nicole Torres '94 & Gabriella Lopez'24

Fletcher Fitzpatrick '24 & Tom Fitzpatrick '91

Miguel Benitez '04, Alessandra Benitez '24 & Christina Aguiniga '04

Ernie Martinez '85 & Jakob Martinez '24

Gerrick Cardenas '91 & Leah Cardenas '24

Cynthia Forsythe '92, Lucas DeLay '24 & Bob Forsythe '81

Bottom Row (l to r):

Julian Figueroa '24 & Silvina Covey '91

Clark Imatomi '94 & Grace Imatomi '24

Reggie Soriano '92, Alexander Soriano '24 & Janet Nuesca '93

Megan Acuna '90 & Drew Dalton '24

Tracy Schneider '87, Taylor Rivera '24 & Reynaldo Rivera '20

Geri Hernandez, ‘87, Makenzie Gooding ‘24 & Brianna Gooding ‘18

Not pictured:

Kayla Corbett '24 & Veronica Zivec '88

Katherine Lebron '24 & Laura Haught '94

Alexander Yearley '24 & Steve Yearley '87

Once a Knight,

Bishop Montgomery High School

Knight, Always a Knight

Jessica Flores '12

New Beginnings

I read a quote somewhere once that said, “sometimes God allows you to experience everything you thought would satisfy your soul, only for you to see that it doesn’t.” I never really understood what this meant until I had it all…only for me to still feel an unexplainable void in my heart. My relationship with God has always been what you would call surface level. Like anyone else, I’ve had moments of doubt, but I was raised in a religious home, attended church every Sunday, and went to Catholic school my whole life. He was just always kind of there at a distance. For many years, however, I attempted living life on my own terms, pursuing things I thought would finally make me happy without truly leaning on Him. This is where my journey begins. A journey that shows that you can chase all the worldly things this life has to offer and never be satisfied without putting your walk with Christ first.

I look back on the course of my life and one word comes to mind: workaholic. I relentlessly chased the next big job opportunity to grow my career at whatever the cost. The world would eventually reward me in big ways with money, status, connections, and access to people and things I only thought existed in movies. I’ve been a producer and radio personality for radio stations like Radio Disney, Power 106 FM, and Cali 93.9 FM. At 23 years old I was hired to spearhead the growth of Tik Tok in Latin America when it was only a startup back in 2017. Through that, I launched successful social media campaigns for artists like Shakira, Enrique Iglesias, Karol G, J Balvin and Daddy Yankee. I’ve interviewed hundreds of artists and actors including Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Bad Bunny, Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon. All of this led me to ultimately being awarded 30 Under 30 at 27 years old. You would think that with all this worldly success I would feel on top of the world. I was living the dream after all. Little did the people around me know that behind closed doors, I was battling waves of depression and crippling anxiety. When the lights and cameras turned off and it was time to go home, I would face the inescapable reality that something was missing and no matter how much “success” I would accumulate, I couldn’t fill the void I was feeling in my heart. It wasn’t until a cold morning in December of 2022 that changed my life forever.

I remember this day like it was yesterday. I woke up at 5:45 AM like I normally did to go on a beach run before the sun rose. As I began my run and the cold air hit my lungs, I was overtaken by a force bigger than me. I knew it was God. I wasn’t searching for Him, yet there He was making Himself known to me in the most beautiful way. As I felt His presence, I remember falling to my knees on the sand, crying out and thanking Him. This is when my walk with Christ began.

After having a powerful encounter that day on the beach my life was forever changed. For the first time in my life I actually read the Bible with intention and curiosity. I would attend church to really worship Him and be mentally and emotionally present. I slowly found myself valuing time with my family over time at work. I started listening to different music and consuming different types of content on social media. I felt my heart healing. The things I would numb myself with like success and status slowly started becoming secondary to my relationship with Christ. I felt like I was shedding a version of myself and approaching uncharted territories.

Flash forward to December of 2023, just one year after my walk with Christ began, and I decided to opt for a slower more intentional life. God helped give me the strength to finally leave the rat race and everything I knew behind to travel the country in an RV. I sold my things, purchased a camper, and hit the road solo with just my dog and faith that God was calling me elsewhere.

Of course I am passionate about what I do, but the beautiful part is my self-worth no longer stems from the world and its validation, rather than from Him.

That’s the thing about life. God is constantly giving us opportunities for a fresh new start. The start of a new day, a new week, a new school year, or a new adventure. In the same way, God is also always knocking at our door offering new opportunities to start fresh and build a relationship with Him. No matter what your past is or how much guilt you’re carrying, He is always there ready to forgive and heal your heart. Of all the things I can say I’m proud of, nothing will ever come close to the feeling of knowing that I decided to pursue God and I have Him on my side.