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Varsity football captains (l to r) Brendan Marafino ‘16, Anthony Baeza ‘16, Dominic Johnson ‘16, and Patrick Smith ‘16 walk to mid-field for the coin toss prior t

to their season-opening game at Bellflower High School.

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Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead

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Mark Lincir ‘87

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Honor Roll of Donors

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A Rising Star

Exciting things are happening at BMHS in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math.

Alumnus Mark Lincir ‘87 shares his knowledge of the studentathlete recruiting process with the world.

2014-15 Annual Report

Alumnus Eddie Kaulukukui ‘97 is quickly becoming someone to remember in the entertainment industry.

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From the Principal

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Around Campus

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Class Notes

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In Memoriam

The Latin word Veritas is defined as “truth.” In Roman mythology, Veritas was the goddess of truth, a daughter of Saturn and the mother of Virtue. Veritas is also the name given to the Roman virtue of truthfulness, which was considered one of the many virtues any good Roman should have possessed. “Veritas” is included in many university mottos as well, including Yale University’s Lux et Veritas (Light and Truth). Veritas is also the motto of Harvard University, and the Dominican Order of the Roman Catholic Church.

The BMHS motto is “justice, truth, honor” and the case can be made that all pursuits, if they are valid, must first be rooted in truth. We, as a school community, certainly strive to achieve that goal.

Principal: Rosemary Libbon Director of Development: Andy Marafino Director of Outreach & Public Relations: Dione Dierks Development Assistant: Amy Traxler Publications Director: John Hong Editors: Andy Marafino, Dione Dierks, Amy Traxler, John Hong Photographers: Jay Arevalo, Dione Dierks, John Hong, Andy Marafino, Lifetouch, Yearbook Staff.

Cover Design: John Hong Printer: Shanahan Printing & Graphics, Inc. Published by Bishop Montgomery High School for alumni, students, parents, and friends of BMHS © 2016 Bishop Montgomery High School For more information, address corrections or to send comments or suggestions, please contact: Andy Marafino, Director of Development Bishop Montgomery High School 5430 Torrance Boulevard Torrance, California 90503 310.540.2021 x 246 / amarafino@bmhs-la.org www.bmhs-la.org

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Friends of Bishop Montgomery,

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s I read through the list of donors in this issue’s annual report, I couldn’t help but call to mind a favorite passage of mine from Thomas Merton’s Book of Hours: “It is true that we are called to create a better world. But we are first of all called to a more immediate exalted task: that of creating our own lives. In doing this, we act as co-workers with God. We take our place in the great work of mankind, since, in effect, the creation of our own destiny, in God, is impossible in pure isolation. Each one of us works out his own destiny in inseparable union with all those others with whom God has willed us to live.

We share with one another the creative work of living in the world.”

What a lovely expression of what it means to live in community—that we create our own lives in concert with God and with all those with whom we are called to live. We are never alone, we are connected by our great work, our mission, of sharing with one

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another “the creative work of living in the world.” We bring to each other what we have been given. Certainly, the many gifts listed in the annual report reflect Merton’s thought. The students are not just the recipients of these monetary gifts but of something much, much more. They are also the recipients of the love extended by the giver, becoming a part of the legacy of love. Acceptance of the gift is a

I can’t help but say many prayers of thanks for your gifts, material and spiritual. You make a difference in our students’ lives, in the life of this school community. We bring to each other what we have been given; it is these gifts of love that define us as a Bishop Montgomery community, nourish us, make us strong. They are what make us different.

“We are never alone, we are connected by our great work, our mission, of sharing with one another ‘the creative work of living in the world’.” promise to honor it and the donor by living their life at Bishop Montgomery well. We are not alone. In fact, we only flourish with the nurturing love of those who are members of not only the immediate school community, but also the wider school community who share with us “the creative work of living in the world.”

Thank You.

Rosemary Libbon Principal

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COVER STORY

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Growing opportunities in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math keep Bishop students on the cutting edge.

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n the campus of Bishop Montgomery, one does not need to look at a calendar to know what time of year it is. When a flurry of young alumni arrive on campus, it is an indication that colleges have started their winter breaks, or another school year is coming to a close.

It is a wonderful opportunity for administrators, teachers, and coaches to see their former pupils; it is also an opportunity to gather valuable information from the alumni about how Bishop prepared them for their college courses. Invariably, the answer is that Bishop graduates are prepared for the rigors of college academics; and, they are ahead of many of their peers when it comes to writing and critical thinking skills, study habits, and digital literacy. With a variety of STEAM educational opportunities available to Bishop Montgomery’s students, and more on the horizon, our future alumni can feel comfortable knowing they are ready to take on the technological world.

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words, students don’t know what the results of their lab will be until the end when they have collected all their data and evidence, and have had an opportunity to evaluate their findings.” For Walle and her colleagues, the changes in the lab structure have provided the opportunity to align labwork with what the students will experience if they choose a career in science. “Not only is there more of an emphasis on writing and critical thinking,” says Walle, “but if [the students] are going to make any money in a career in science, then they have to come up with their own results.”

For the 2016-17 school year, Bishop Montgomery and the science department are preparing to launch a Sports Medicine pathway. This pathway is designed to provide students who are interested in life sciences, and a possible career in sports medicine, the opportunity to focus their science curriculum to this area, culminating in a sports medicine class/internship with BMHS’ athletic trainers during the senior year. In the classroom, students will study concepts related to sports medicine fields including athletic training, kinesiology, nutrition, and physical therapy. They will also be introduced to, and gain hands-on experience with taping, bracing, injury prevention, injury evaluation, emergency procedures, conditioning, and rehabilitative procedures. “Having the opportunity to shadow our own athletic trainers at practices and games will be an invaluable part of this pathway,” explains Walle.

“Learning to evaluate injuries in real-world situations and having these hands-on experiences are essential.”

The last few years have seen some exciting changes in the science department at Bishop, and there are still more developments on the horizon. The number of upper-division courses offered has almost doubled in two years, with nine offerings now available to students. Impacted the most has been the biology curriculum. Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) biology classes have been in place for some time; Honors Anatomy & Physiology and a Sports Medicine pathway will launch in the fall (more on that later).

“We have seen more students who want to stay in life science classes, and, in the past, With all the exciting developments in the they have been a little underserved when ABOVE: BMHS freshmen conduct an experiment in science department, Walle stresses that stuthey become juniors and seniors,” explains their Honors Biology class. dents who are enrolled in regularly-paced alumna and science department member classes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Lisa Roehl-Walle ‘00. Walle, who teaches Anatomy & Physiology will still have opportunities to matriculate into three sections of Honors Biology, has been instrumental in making sure AP and honors courses. “We don’t track our students in science, or any Bishop’s science students are provided the opportunities they need to other department, for that matter,” explains Walle. “If a student is in a be successful in college and beyond. “Our alumni are pursuing careers in regular science class and does well, then he or she has opportunities to the life sciences - doctors, nurses, and physical therapists,” says Walle. move forward into an honors or AP-level course.”

“Now, these students can take four years of life science to help them better prepare for their college and professional lives.”

Another important advancement has occurred in the structure of sceince labs. A typical lab used to be a 1-2 day event. Now, about 25-50% of course time is dedicated to lab work and every lab is conducted using some software interface. “We have moved away from ‘cookie-cutter’ labs - knowing how an experiment should end before it even starts - and towards argument-driven inquiry labs,” explains Walle. “In other

Technology

Moving forward has been a continuing theme in the technology department at Bishop Montgomery. Major advancements in the technological infrastructure on campus have enabled students and teachers to bring new ideas, as well as new teaching and learning methods, into the classroom and beyond.

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In anticipation of the major technological advancments on campus, the school’s administration formed a technology committee in 2012 to explore options for upgrading network infrastructure and enhancing classroom learning. Under the guidance of teacher John Hong, and Systems Coordinator Tony Echevarria, the committee established a plan, much of which has already been put in place, and included the complete re-wiring of the campus and the implementation of a 1:1 Chromebook program. “The committee continues to search for ways to make technology a focus on campus,” says Hong. “We are lucky to have teachers who embrace new ideas and students who love to learn.” Hong was also quick to praise the work of BMHS parent and alumna Shannon Heinlein-Tabaldo ‘91, who has been a tremendous asset to the committee. Tabaldo is currently the Senior Instructional Designer in the School of Education at Loyola Marymount University and she provides technology professional development for schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. “Shannon has been an invaluable asset in showing us the best options to explore in upgrading our infrastructure, as well as providing our teachers with best practices in applying more technology into their lessons, regardless of the subject.”

Enabler, Social Media Manager, Mobile Technology Expert, User Experience Manager, and many more over the last ten years. Furthermore, computer science and computer engineering are both within the top five highest average starting salaries for undergraduate majors.”

Even with all the improvements and additions that have taken place at Bishop, administrators, students, teachers, and coaches continue to look for ways to incorporate new technology, information, and ideas into their school lives. “What is most important about the advancement of technology,” explains Adams, “is that we as a school are making more educational resources available to our students.” In the coming years, Chromebooks will be in the hands of every student and teacher, and varied Learning Management Systems (like Google Classroom) will be used across the board.

Additionally, plans are in the works to transform the library into a digital learning commons. This improvement will be possible thanks to a generous gift made by alumni Mike Baaden ‘82 and Diane Dieter-Baaden ‘88 on behalf of All Life Charities and in memory of Diane’s parents, Frank and Kathy Dieter.

Frank served as a Deacon at St. Lawrence Martyr Church and Kathy was the bookstore manager at BMHS for over 25 years.

Another exciting step forward for BMHS arrived last year with the hiring of Brian Adams as Technology Curriculum InteBishop’s Robotics Club - the Robogration Specialist. In fact, Bishop is one Knights - is an example of a group on of the first schools in the Archdiocese of campus that is making the most of the Los Angeles to have this position on a resources they have. Club members, menhigh school campus. Simply put, Adams tored by science teacher John Sansalone, develops curriculum in all disciplines ABOVE: (l to r) Shane Villafana ‘17, Ashley Kim ‘17, and Mikaela Frichdesign, build, and program their robots to and increases the saturation of technolo- tel ‘17 make adjustments to their robot in preparation for a competition. meet a pre-determined engineering chalgy in the classroom. His passion for techlenge. Each year, the team competes in renology, and, more importantly, for using gional robotics FTC (First Tech Challenge) events organized by USFIRST technology as a learning tool, is evident. “Technology is not the revolution,” (www.usfirst.org) to test the effectiveness of their robot against other stusays Adams. “The information available to our students is the revolution.” dents’ and schools’ designs. In February, the BMHS robot finished eighth out of 24 entries and advanced to the next round.

In working directly with teachers and students, Adams sees his greatest

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role as that of facilitator of technology education. His goal is to support student engagement and make teachers’ lives easier. “Technology in the classroom can increase student engagement and understanding of the material across all subjects,” explains Adams.

Just as instructors in the science department are preparing their students for possible careers in science with the way labs are being conducted, Adams stresses the use of computer science concepts when working with teachers and students. “By incorporating computer science concepts into curriculum, we can reinforce important skills like critical thinking, creativity, logic, and collaboration,” says Adams. “We are trying to expose and prepare students for the opportunities they will have in the future. An often overlooked aspect of preparing students for the future is the emergence of new occupations that did not exist eight to ten years ago. For example, in 2008, Apple launched their App Store for mobile devices. Before the launch of this Apple service, being an app developer for mobile devices was not a vocational choice. Other positions have emerged as well: Information

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For the students involved in the Robotics Club, the engineering experience is invaluable and has real-world applications. Junior Ashley Kim ‘17, one of the team’s engineers, plans to major in engineering in college and loves collaborating with her classmates. “I love seeing how all the programming and building of the robot comes together,” says Kim, “but my favorite part is that we all have to work as a team. I’m not great at the programming aspect of what we do, so I have to rely on my team for help.”

The biggest challenge for Sansalone is finding the funding to do what he really wants: provide more opportunities for students to join the RoboKnights. Today, he has space and funding for only one team (11 members) but would love to add a second unit. “There is so much interest in Robotics, but so few spaces, so I have to deny qualified students,” says Sansalone. “To provide more students the opportunity to be in the club, we would need about $4,500 per year.”

Robotics is not the only opportunity on campus for students to gain

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead engineering experience. Students in Bishop’s year-long Architectural Design elective are gaining valuable practice in engineering concepts. In the design course, students utilize CAD (Computer-Assisted Design) software in the PC lab to create 2D or 3D models and drawings. Students also learn how to read engineering drawings, and explore geometric dimensioning, technical calculations, engineering graphics, and mechanical design. Next year, Bishop will launch a mentorship program with a local construction company, Del Amo Construction (see sidebar below).

Arts Bishop Montgomery’s administration has always strived to satisfy the demand for more opportunities in the arts. Already in place are a variety of courses where students can hone their talents in acting, music, drawing, and sculpting. In recent years, Bishop has added courses in the arts where students can combine their artistic skills with their love of technology.

Graphic design classes, for example, introduce students to industry-standard programs including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign.

Math The math department at Bishop not only offers an extensive selection of math classes for all grade levels ranging from Pre-Algebra to Advanced Placement, but the faculty take great pride in preparing students to be successful after graduation. Honors and AP courses include Honors Algebra I, Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II, Honors Introduction to Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, and AP Computer Science.

Both the AP Statistics and AP Computer Science courses are new this year and provide students a full menu of classes from which to choose. “We are proud of the fact that we offer a full-range of courses,” says department member Anett Mitchell. “The statistics and computer science courses really round out what a high school can offer and they help satistfy a growing need for higher level math courses the students want.”

With a growing number of students focusing on science and engineering majors in college, it is important that Bishop’s math department provide the tools students need to succeed. All math classes are aligned with the University of California (UC) A-G admissions standards-- the most rigorous in the country-- to promote college Two of Bishop’s newest fine arts courses are and career readiness. Real world applications Music Production and Video Production. The of mathematical concepts are emphasized in all music production course is one of only a few in classes, with a focus on procedural skills as well California that satifies the University of Califoras mathematical analysis and understanding. nia fine arts admissions requirement. Students in “Our science, technology, and engineering curthe class use digital programs including Protools, riculas are advancing with the times and so is the Soundation, Finale, Noteflight, Walk Band, and math department,” explains Mitchell. “We strive nTrack Studio to compose music, and state-ofto integrate technology into our lessons, whether ABOVE: Video Production students collaborate on a the-art recording equipment to produce and it be interactive graphing technology or computer project on campus. record original pieces. In the video production programming applications; but, one of our main course, students film with Nexus tablets and higoals is to provide that foundation in math the definition Canon prosumer camcorders before students need, especially if they are going to major in a science or engineerheading to Bishop’s Mac Lab to edit their footage using Adobe Premiere ing discipline in college.” and After Effects CC, both industry-standards. “These courses allow our With the world of technology growing by the nano-second, Bishop Montstudents to create projects that combine their artistic talents with their gomery’s curriculum continues to evolve and provide students with the keen technological skills,” says Hong. “With all career fields using more tools they need to succeed in their professional lives. For more information and more technology, students will be expected to use these skills if they about S.T.E.A.M. at Bishop, visit us at www.bmhs-la.org. choose to pursue a career in the arts.”

BMHS to Launch Engineering Partnership With ACE, students will learn about careers in the integrated construction industry.

In Fall 2016, Bishop will launch the ACE (Architecture- Construction-Engineering) mentorship program with Torrance-based Del Amo Construction. This extra-curricular engineering program will be open to all students. ACE’s mission is to engage students and encourage their pursuit of careers in the integrated construction industry through mentoring. Students will be assigned to teams, which will be overseen by industry mentors. The teams are configured to emulate an actual design team, with students guided through a mock design project by their architect, engineer, and construction management mentors. The mentors will guide the students as they work towards a final project, introducing them to careers, industry vocabulary, and various roles companies play in the construction industry. ACE will run for the duration of the school year and student teams will meet for approximately 15 sessions, each about two hours after school. In addition to these sessions, the students will also participate in all-team activities including “College Night” and field trips to construction sites.

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FEATURE

Alumnus Mark Lincir ‘87 Shares His Knowledge of the Recruiting Process with the World

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ishop Montgomery alumnus and All-CIF midfielder Mark Lincir ‘87 has travelled extensively, sharing his knowledge of the U.S. university system with student-athletes from all over the world. The one thing he always stresses is that if they want to play sports at the college level, it’s going to take a lot of work. “I couldn’t believe how grueling and competitive practices were when I got to college,” says Lincir who was also an All-Conference defender at Cal State Dominguez Hills in the late 80’s.

“And at that level, it’s you that has to want it more than anyone else. It can’t be your parents, coaches, or friends. Every day you have to prove yourself in practice in order to keep your spot in the lineup and on the team... most young athletes aren’t ready for the significant jump up in competition from high school to the college level.”

offer little in the way of a scholarship and maybe sees [them] getting on the field junior or senior season.”

What continues to drive Lincir and Campasano in this business is the amount of misinformation they feel is spread around the sidelines, courts, and diamonds every weekend by out-of-touch parents. “Parents might hear a story about a player going to UCLA on a full-ride, but they need to remember that most of that they hear is complete garbage. Just because [an athlete] gets a ‘bounce-back’ email from a school doesn’t mean they are interested. So many families change their lives to chase this dream of playing D1 college sports, but after watching two minutes of video, we can see that the athlete doesn’t have the tools or athletic ability to play at the D1 level. But, there is nothing wrong with that …most kids aren’t D1 and there are thousands of schools at other levels who would love to hear from them, “ says the former two-time Academic All-American. “We have been working with BMHS’ own quarterback Brendan Marafino ‘16 and, after only one week of working with him, we had half a dozen schools very interested to have him come play for them.”

A few years ago, Lincir joined Chris Campasano of Ethos Recruiting to help high school athletes procure college scholarships and also navigate the college pathway here in the States. Since then, he has travelled to over twenty countries and helped over one hundred student-athletes achieve their dream of playing college sports in ABOVE: Former All-CIF midfielder Mark Lincir ‘87 the United States. (left) joined Chris Campasano at Ethos Recruiting to

Ethos Recruiting prides itself on being a fullservice consultancy and has had success with help ease the stress of the recruiting process for stu“Wherever we go around the world, whether dent-athletes and their families. student-athletes from every walk of life. “We it’s Seoul, Korea or Reykjavik, Iceland, everyone work with an Icelandic golfer, a Dutch Field wants to play at UCLA, Notre Dame, and StanHockey goalkeeper, an Italian sailor and a Bishford. Unfortunately, those schools are out of reach for most high school op Montgomery quarterback, just to name a few. We not only procure the student-athletes. Because of our relationships with over 1200 universities, offers for them, we prepare the student-athletes for Skype calls with coachwe are able to find our clients schools that will be a good academic, social, es, help them plan their visits, and stay on board as a support mechanism and athletic fit where they will have a chance to get on the field. It doesn’t after they get to college, so if they run into challenges, they can call, text, matter what division you play; everyone is working very hard day in and or email us to help them out. We offer a very personalized service and have day out to achieve success in the classroom and in their respective sport. built a reputation on working with good academic, young student-athletes This process isn’t about what sweatshirt you get to wear home at the holiwho are hard-working, honest and very dedicated to their sport.” days -- this is your life!”

Ethos Recruiting has helped student-athletes procure scholarship offers Ethos Recruiting offers a free pre-assessment of a student-athlete’s acaat schools like Ohio State, Texas, Bucknell, Oberlin, Trinity, Bard, Univerdemic and athletic abilities before they will work with them and that has sity of San Fransisco, Elon, Mississippi State, LSU, Pepperdine, Savannah helped Ethos maintain 100% results for everyone they work with. “We School of Art and Design, Augustana, and UC Santa Barbara. won’t work with somebody if we can’t agree on the pathway. We have clients who want to study chemical engineering and play Division 1 sports, “We don’t inject our opinion at all during a client’s decision-making probut aren’t D1 quality. So, we will offer them a great academic fit where cess, but we do remind them of what their initial goals were because it can they can study chemical engineering. The level of sport might be D2, D3 or become overwhelming and a bit confusing when all the offers we procure NAIA, but they will still be challenged on the field, court or diamond. And, start rolling in. There are a lot layers to the recruiting process that nobody we also work within a family’s budget.” knows about. We are experts in the field and love what we do, so we always keep it exciting and positive for our clients and our families.”

“We don’t determine what level our clients can play …they determine that.

If they are truly a D1 athlete, we can probably get them D1 opportunities.

Ethos College can be reached at www.ethosrecruiting.com or info@ethosrecruiting.com But, there might be D2 schools that love [their] qualities, are willing to give a substantial scholarship, and plan on [them] coming in right away to have an impact on the field freshman year, as opposed to a D1 school who may

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ANNUAL REPORT

THANK YOU.

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Each year, alumni, parents, past parents, and friends support Bishop Montgomery High School by contributing to the school’s fundraising efforts. The Knight Pride program and our other fundraising programs allow us to continue to make BMHS a place “Where Great Things Happen.” Our sincerest appreciation goes to all those listed below for their meaningful endorsement of the mission of Bishop Montgomery High School. The list of donors below encompasses the fiscal year July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015.

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

Bishop George Montgomery Gold Club ($10,000 & above) The Ahmanson Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Campbell (Teresa Fernandez ’78) Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation Catholic Education Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Caudius Haynes George H. Mayr Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Rich Meehan Mr. & Mrs. Mark Morski Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Morton Dan Murphy Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ruggera George & Virginia Schneider Charitable Foundation George & Virginia Schneider Family Trust Mr. & Mrs. William Steinway ‘61 Mr. & Mrs. Brent Toland

Bishop George Montgomery Associate ($5,000 - $9,999) Mr. & Mrs. Dave Alvarez Anonymous (2) The Boeing Company Edison International William H. Hannon Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Roderick Henley Kayne Anderson Energy Kayne Anderson Midstream Los Angeles Challenge Mr. Rob McGarry ‘91 Mr. & Mrs. John Murphy Mr. Joe Rumsey ‘83 Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. Wells Fargo Foundation Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program Dr. & Mrs. Brad Williams ‘71 (Marilyn Proctor ’71)

Black & Gold Circle ($2,000 - $4,999) The Boeing Company Mr. & Mrs. Peter Broen Mr. Frank Cihos Mr. & Mrs. Charles Dippel Mr. & Mrs. Michael Fitzsimons Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Foundation Knights of Columbus Queen of Mary Council #4567 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel McCall Mr. & Mrs. Ed Miranda

Northrop Grumman Foundation Mr. Ving Rhames St. Margaret Mary Holy Name Society Ms. Susan Strauss Mr. & Mrs. Martin von Kanel ‘80 Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Wells Fargo Foundation

Knight Club ($1,000 - $1,999) Ms. Jill Aguilar ‘78 Anonymous (2) Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Bero ‘84 Mr. David Bettwy ‘80 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bever (Jeanne Fernandez ’75) BMHS Class of 1984 California Community Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Paul Daniels Mr. James Dolenga Mr. & Mrs. Ed Gilles ‘67 (Joni Schneider ’67) Mr. & Mrs. Bill Gilles ‘68 (Eileen Hohn ’69) Mr. & Mrs. Pat Greene ‘63 (Debbie Morris ’64) Ms. Eileen Guymon Mr. & Mrs. Alex Hall Mr. Yolanda Heredia-Quintana ‘75 Ms. Danielle Kithcart Mr. Carmelita Jeter ‘98 Mr. Robert Lamb ‘73 Estate of Mr. Louis La Rocca Mr. & Mrs. Robert London Mr. & Mrs. Virgil Manalansan Mr. James MacLeod Fr. Mike McCullough ‘64 Mr. & Mrs. Tim McOsker ‘80 (Connie Tamburri ’81) Ms. Myrtle Middleton Mr. Michael Molina ‘80 Mr. Louis Moore ‘65 Northrop Grumman Corporate Charity Trust Palos Verdes Resale Parishioners Federal Credit Union Ms. Kathleen Reams-Hansen ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Louis Rich

Ms. Becky Romero St. Catherine Carnival St. James School St. John Fisher School Success Through Education, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Chris Takahashi Target Take Charge of Education Ms. Patricia Thomas Toyota Financial Services Ms. Paula Tuckerman Mr. Sean Tynen UCLA Bio-Med Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Van Natta

Excalibur Club ($500 - $999) 7-Eleven Project A-Game Mr. Don Asher AT&T Employee Giving Campaign Mr. Nancy Betz-Cosenza Mr. Dennis Blackburn ‘64 Ms. Connie Burleson Mr. Steven Clark ‘08 Ms. Marci Comon-Eaton ‘82 Mr. & Mrs. Scott Crudele Mr. Chuck Desiderio ‘68 Mr. & Mrs. Paul DiGiaimo Edelbrock Mr. Eric Franklin Mr. & Mrs. Tim Hugo IBM Matching Gifts Islands Manhattan Beach ITG Matching Gifts Mr. David Julifs Mr. & Mrs. Richard Keidel Mr. Richard Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kidwell Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Leach ‘04 (Kristen Castillo ‘04) Mr. & Mrs. Keith Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Loehr Ms. Jeannette Martinez-Gonzalez Ms. Sharon McCool ‘73 Mr. & Mrs. Victor Moore Mr. & Mrs. Jack Muncherian Ms. Barbara Pudewa Mr. & Mrs. Jon Rager

Why I Give “The Lewis Family contributes because BMHS is about solid academics, the full high school experience, and social growth and development in a safe and caring environment.

The families are unpretentious, have values, and everyone affiliated with the school wants the best for the students. It’s a positive place for our son.

Sherri & Keith Lewis, Current Parents

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Mr. Thomas Ramirez Dr. and Dr. Massoud Shahidi G Spurgeon St. Margaret Mary Church Women’s Society St. Margaret Mary School Toyota Matching Gifts to Education Union Bank Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Velez

Donor of Bishop Montgomery ($100 - $499) Mr. & Mrs. Bill Adams Ms. Carolina Aguero-Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Rosalino Alejo Mr. Andy Altobelli ‘96 Mr. Kevin Altobelli ‘00 Mr. Robert Alworth ‘63 American Martyrs Church Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Anaya Mr. & Mrs. Brian Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Arellano Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Arnett Mr. and Mrs. Leonilo Atienza Mr. and Mrs. Michael Baaden ‘82 (Diane Dieter ‘88) Balloon-a-Tic Barden Electric, Inc. Mr. Michael Bawolski ‘71 Ms. Teresa Bealey Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Bell The Benevity Community Impact Fund Mr. & Mrs. Terry Benson Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Bernal Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bevan Mr. & Mrs. Marc Biernat Ms. Justine Black ‘65 Mr. Daniel Blake ‘88 BMHS Student Body BMHS Library Mr. & Mrs. Earl Bodden BP Fabric of America Ms. Kathy Brennan-Evans ‘72 Mr. Kieran Brennan ‘78 Mr. Casey Brierley ‘73 Ms. Kathy Brierley-Pinson ‘67 Mr. David Brown Patty Brown Physical Therapy & Associates Dr. Lillian Buffalo Tompkins ‘64 Mr. & Mrs. Jim Burschinger ‘73 (Mary Evans ’78) Mr. Charles Butler ‘78 The Cafaro Family (Angela, Maria, Diana, Elaine, Rosanne) Mrs. Geraldine Cafaro and Family Ms. Maria Cafaro-Fattal ‘81 Ms. Tessa Cafiero ‘03 Mr. and Mrs. Todd Caldwell Mr. George Cannady ‘61 Mr. & Mrs. Javier Cano Mr. & Mrs. John Carroll Mr. Thomas Carroll ‘91 Ms. Rosemary Catena-Trez ‘70 Ms. Cristina Ceballos ‘99 Mr. & Mrs. Frank Chavez Mr. James Chute ‘88 The Cicchini Family (Gina Marsella ‘90) Dr. Gary Clayton & Ms. Janine Choi

Matching Gift Companies The Benevity Community Impact Fund The Boeing Company BP Foundation California Community Foundation Investment Technology Group, Inc. Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Foundation Northrop Grumman Foundation Raytheon Toyota Financial Services Toyota Matching Gifts to Education Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. Union Bank of California Wells Fargo Foundation Mr. Neil Cole ‘77 Mr. Greg Collins ‘69 Mr. Richard Connell ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Contreras (Denise Costello ‘79) Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Cordova ‘76 (Beth Fox ‘75) Ms. Coleen Corley ‘89 Ms. Erin Corney ‘05 Mr. Vince Corso ‘71 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Crakes Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Cunningham Ms. Tammy Cuza-Orozco ‘88 Ms. Dee Davidson DCH Gardena Honda Mr. Thomas De Floria ‘65 Ms. Cecilia de Leon ‘85 Deloitte Ms. Mi’Chanda Derbigny Mr. and Mrs. Donald DeRusha Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Di Padua DirecTV Mr. & Mrs. Frank Distaso Ms. Phylis Dolenga Ms. Brenda Dulay Ms. Jackie Duprez ECHO of Northrop Grumman Ms. Gina Edwards-Nyman ‘74 Elite Pacific Motorcars, LLC Mr. Bassey Enun Ms. Karen Erickson-Hurst ‘65 Mr. and Mrs. Jesus Estrada Etransport Solutions, Inc Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eubanks (Jennifer Reinbold ’88) Mr. & Mrs. Pablo Fabbri Mr. & Mrs. Dietmar Farkas Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Fay Mr. Steven Fernandez ‘71 Mr. and Mrs. John Ferruccio Mr. & Mrs. Terry Fitzpatrick Mr. & Mrs. Jack Fitzsimons Mr. John Fitzsimons Ms. Amy Forthun-Naples ‘96 Ms. Marlene Forthun Fountainhead Consulting, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Fraley Ms. Patty Froehlich-Gasso ‘80 Mr. and Mrs. Yuki Fujita Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gamatero Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Garunkstis Ms. Sharon Garvey-Silengo ‘72 Mr. and Mrs. Dedrick Gates Ms. Mary Kay Gates

United Way Donors The Aerospace Corporation AT & T Deloitte Employees Charity Organization (ECHO) Johnson & Johnson Wells Fargo Community Support

Mr. and Mrs. James Germany Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gerten ‘89 Ghetto Rescue Foundation Ms. Tina Ginger Ms. Mary Giordano Mrs. Mary Golem-Schulist ‘77 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Good Mr. & Mrs. John Goodlet (Michelle Williams-Goodlett ’75) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Graz Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gregoris Gursey Schneider LLP Mr. and Mrs. John Gutierrez Mr. Tim Hale ‘83 Ms. Keiko Harada Mr. and Mrs. David Hause Mr. & Mrs. Miguel Henry Mr. and Mrs. David Herrera Mr. & Mrs. Erik Higgins ‘85 Mr. Mark Holmes ‘62 Mr. Michael Holt ‘75 Ms. Diana Homesly-Murphy ‘70 Honeywell International Mr. & Mrs. John Horejsi Mr. & Mrs. Chris Hughes Mr. Clive Hulbert Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ichino Dr. Kathlyn Ignacio ‘78 Johnson & Johnson Mr. John Joseph ‘63 Mr. Marc June ‘73 Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kaessinger Ms. Jamie Kamiya-Haagsma ‘00 Ms. Susan Kallok ‘80 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Kealey ‘68 (Diane King ’68) Mr. & Mrs. Richard Keller Ms. Judy Kline Knights of Columbus Gardena Valley Council #4038 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kohly Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kramer (Shannon Williams ‘01) The Kutler Family Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Labayen Lamppost Pizza Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Lane Mr. & Mrs. Kirby Larson Mr. Gregory Laurinat ‘78 Ms. Lizetta Leipold Mr. and Mrs. Luis Leon Mr. Ralph Lepore ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Lepore ‘68 (Joyce Thome ‘71)

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Ms. Rosemary Libbon Mr. & Mrs. Doug Lipp Mr. & Mrs. William Lippert ‘66 Ms. Dorothy Lippman-Salovesh ‘68 Ms. Pat Lippman-Reams ‘69 Mr. Alan Lopez Ms. Cheryl Lucken ‘61 Ms. Mary Ann Lynch-Holland ‘65 Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Mack Mr. & Mrs. Mike Mahoney Dr. & Mrs. Hong Mai Mr. & Mrs. Juan Mansilla Mr. & Mrs. Andy Marafino (Kathy Baumgartner ’85) Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Marafino Ms. Kathleen Marchesano ‘69 Mr. & Mrs. Brent Marrero Mr. & Mrs. Paul Marsella Mr. & Mrs. Rick Martin Ms. Phyllis Martina ‘74 Ms. Gloria Mason Mr. & Mrs. Dee Masters Mr. Michael McClory ‘82 Ms. Jamey McElroy Ms. Kathryne McGuinnis Mr. James Meehan ‘95 Mr. Marlon Mendez ‘95 Mr. David Mexico ‘71 Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Meyer (Amy Welch ‘79) Mr. & Mrs. Remy Mgbojirikwe Mihara Family (Karen, Kristin ‘10, Thomas ‘11) Mr. & Mrs. Mark Miles Mr. & Mrs. Steve Miller Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Julian Moran Mrs. Joelle Mortazavian Mr. & Mrs. Allen Nadozie Mr. & Mrs. Chul Nam Nativity School Dr. Ida Nazon ‘61 Ms. Susan Ness-Collins ‘83 Mr. and Mrs. Phan Nguyen Mr. and Mrs. Salvador Nunez Mr. Bryan Oakley ‘84 Ms. Eileen O’Brien ‘80 Mr. & Mrs. John O’Donnell Brian and Katharine O’Malley Mr. & Mrs. Robert Okita (Philip Okita ’08) Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Olsen Mr. and Mrs. Michael Paolozzi ‘69 (Laurie Reams ‘72) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Park Mr. and Mrs. Policarpio Patao Mr. James Peirce ‘13 Mr. James Pesutich ‘86 Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Petty Mr. David Podzimek ‘98 Mr. Joe Podzimek ‘95 Mr. & Mrs. William Pratcher Primesec Pure Elegance Quality Car Care Supplies, Inc Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rabot Raytheon Matching Gifts for Education Ms. Linda Reano Mr. Paul Reis ‘91 Remy Leather Fashions Mr. Robert Retano

Ms. Jacqui Reyes-Comshaw ‘82 Mr. & Mrs. Jon Rhoades Mrs. Doris Roach Mr. & Mrs. Chris Roberts Ms. Karen Roberts Ms. Donna Robinson-Driscoll ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Rocca Mrs. Arlene Rodgers-Svilich ‘62 Mr. & Mrs. Hector Rodriguez Mr. & Mrs. William Rodriguez Ms. Robyn Rollins-Miller ‘87 Mr. Edward Rumsey ‘73 Mr. Patrick Rumsey ‘77 Mr. William Sablan Ms. Maria Santana Mr. Erik Santizo ‘95 Ms. Elvia Saravia Mr. & Mrs. Garret Sawa Lt. Col. & Mrs. Joseph Scanlin Mr. Tom Schemenauer ‘67 Ms. Tiffany Scherer-Ferguson ‘94 Ms. Mary Schiller-Roediger ‘66 Mr. Fritz Schneider ‘67 Ms. Melanie Schugt Dr. Eugene Schwartzman Ms. Kit Schwartzman-Vela ‘86 Ms. Genevieve Sciarra-Tyler ‘75 Ms. Terry Seidler Mr. & Mrs. Peter Seto Silicon Valley Community Foundation Ms. Mariann Sisco ‘71 Mr. & Mrs. David Sitter Ms. Ann Skelley-Vaccaro ‘81 Mr. Keith Slattery ‘87 The Smet Family (Anne Dietrich ‘84) Ms. Mary Pat Smith ‘71 Mr. and Mrs. Todd Smith Mr. Jim Specht Mr. Michael Sroka ‘80 St. Catherine Laboure School Class of 1974 St. James Church St. Lawrence Martyr Referral Group St. Margaret Mary Church Mr. Michael Stark ‘68 Mr. Daniel Stetson ‘71 Dr. Linda Swanson Mr. & Mrs. Eric Taira Mr. Tim Tessalone ‘73 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Thatcher Mr. & Mrs. Mark Thomas Ms. Judith Tighe Ms. Sara Tobias ‘10 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Toia Transfiguration School Mr. Ed Trejo ‘94 Ms. Felicia Vann

Ms. Nadia Vega-Sharrar ‘97 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vezzuto Dr. John Vicelja ‘77 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Vicelja ‘84 Mr. and Mrs. Javier Villafana ‘84 Mr. & Mrs. Brad Wagner Mr. & Mrs. William Wall Ms. Denise Watkins Mr. Mark Wendorff ‘82 Mr. and Mrs. Harton Wong Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wood ‘69 Mr. Marv Wood Mr. Robert Yaccarino Mr. & Mrs. Tony Yanko Ms. Pam York-Altobelli ‘73 Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Young Mr. & Mrs. Abeto Zapata

Patron of Bishop Montgomery ($1 - $99) Mr. Richard Ahrendt ‘64 Amerimex Unlimited Services Mr. & Mrs. Robert Arroyo Mr. Brett Balcer ‘09 Mr. Chris Balcer ‘10 Mr. Jonathan Barber ‘97 Ms. Betty Behen Mr. Daniel Blake ‘88 Ms. Julia Blake Mr. Paul Bluhm ‘61 Ms. Mary Butier Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Butterfield Mr. Chris Carbone ‘69 Mr. Daniel Carbone ‘08 Mr. and Mrs. Foti Defterios Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Delahoussaye Ms. Brigitte DelHomme ‘97 Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Deomano Ms. Dione Dierks Ms. Gretchen Downey Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Dunn ‘96 Ms. Mary Endom-Krahn ‘70 Mr. Dan Esposito ‘84 Mr. and Mrs. Brent Everhart (Celeste Cardona ‘76) Ms. Keegan Featherstone Mr. Eudon Ferrell Mr. and Mrs. Steve Finton Ms. Leah Fitzgerald Ms. Mary Forthun ‘99 Freecause, Inc Mr. and Mrs. Tim Frichtel Ms. Dulcie Galdamez Mr. Michael Gibson ‘74 Global Village Concerns Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gogue Ms. Cristina Gregoris ‘10 Ms. Gianna Gregoris ‘13 Ms. Thania Guardino ‘07 Guerilla Rides Mr. and Mrs. Bret Hadley Mr. & Mrs. Todd Hayes Mrs. Mary Karam Ms. Carol Koebel-Fry ‘66 Ms. Anita Kreide ‘91 Ms. Jean Kreide Mr. Thomas Lascheck ‘69

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Ms. Holly Ledesma ‘92 Mr. & Mrs. Brad Lomas Mr. Brian Marafino ‘13 Mr. & Mrs. Jesus Marquez Ms. Kathy McCullough-Saenz ‘72 Ms. Gloria McDonnell ‘63 McKinney Construction Ms. Rosemarie McKowen-Miller Ms. Madison Miller ‘14 Mr. Thomas Monaghan ‘63 Mr. and Mrs. Leo Montegrande Ms. Christine Moore ‘01 Ms. Rosalie Moore ‘70 Megan Moreau’s Latin I Class Ms. Mary Mostero-Turbide ‘96 Ms. Molly O’Brien-Phillips ‘72 Ms. Judy O’Hora ‘65 Mr. Peter O’Malley Ms. Lina Palomo ‘65 Mr. and Mrs. Brad Pistole Ms. Katherine Pizzo-Douglas ‘67 Mr. Giuseppe Portolese Ms. Lina Portolese ‘95 Ms. Patricia Powers-Powell ‘61 Mr. Frank Ravelo ‘88 Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Rivero Mr. Erick Rubalcava ‘92 Mr. Erich Rueschenberg ‘68 Dr. Ivan Sanchez ‘06 Mr. John Sansalone Mr. & Mrs. Yoshinari Sato Mr. William Scanlon ‘09 Ms. Alisa Schiappa-Gobee ‘93 Mr. Fredrick Schneider ‘67 Ms. Pattie Schnell ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Gary Shankweiler Ms. Debroah Sirias-Goodman ‘74 Mr. Kevin Slattery ‘85 Ms. Patty Stetson-Kassity ‘63 Ms. Joanne Svarda Mr. George Swade Ms. Katie Tien-Angelini ‘97 Ms. Kristie Tien ‘93 Ms. Amy Traxler Mr. Kevin Wibberley ‘67 Mr. Mike Wood ‘66 Ms. Rose Zimmerman

Gifts in Honor of...

Karen Adamik

By Daniel Blake ‘88 All my teachers from 1958-1962

By Arlene Rodgers-Svilich ‘62 Sr. Ann Constance

By Mariann Sisco ‘71 Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Bero

By Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Bero ‘84 Daniel Blake ‘88

By Julia Blake Mr. Mike Camba

By Sara Tobias ‘10 Sr. Cecilia Clare

By Arlene Rodgers-Svilich ‘62 Sr. Celine Marie

By Mariann Sisco ‘71 Judy Cobabe

By Gregory Laurinat ‘78 Mr. Jack Ettleman

By Kevin Slattery ‘85

Mrs. Faulko

By Rosemary Catena-Trez ‘70 Sr. Rita Francis

By Cheryl Lucken ‘61 Arlene Rodgers-Svilich ‘62 Betty Harwood

By Gregory Laurinat ‘78 Mr. Peter Khairallah

By Anonymous Fr. Fabian Labedis

By Mark Holmes ‘62 Jerry Leininger ‘64

By Ralph Lepore ‘72 Fr. Leo

By Arlene Rodgers-Svilich ‘62 Mrs. Loehr

By Brigitte DelHomme ‘97 Coach Ernie Martinez

By Tim Tessalone ‘73 Sr. Mary Constance

By Cheryl Lucken ‘61 Arlene Rodgers-Svilich ‘62 Sr. Mona Castelazo

By Ann Skelley-Vaccaro ‘81 Montgomery High School Staff

By Robert Lamb ‘73 Mr. O’Keefe

By Fritz Schneider ‘67 Sr. Peter Marie

By Lina Palomo ‘65 Michelle Williams-Goodlett ‘75 Sr. Regina Clare

By Arlene Rodgers-Svilich ‘62 Fr. Al Romanowski

By Mark Holmes ‘62 Fr. Anselm Romb

By Cheryl Lucken ‘61 Sr. Rose Eileen

By Arlene Rodgers-Svilich ‘62 Sr. Rose Margaret

By Cheryl Lucken ‘61 Arlene Rodgers-Svilich ‘62 William Steinway ‘61 Coach George Swade

By Fr. Mike McCullough ‘64 Sr. Miriam Tiburcio

By Gregory Laurinat Larry Willeman

By Joe Podzimek ‘95 Marv Wood

By Chuck Desiderio ‘68 Robert Lamb ‘73

Gifts in Memory of...

Glenn Allred ‘01

By Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Butterfield Joseph “Rocky” Altobelli ‘73

By Andy Altobelli ‘96 Kevin Altobelli ‘00 Pam York-Altobelli ‘73 Sumer Alvarez ‘03

By Mr. & Mrs. Dave Alvarez Mr. & Mrs. John Murphy Nick Boden, Jr. ‘67

By Kathy Brennan-Evans ‘72 Catherine Cafaro-Busse ‘80

By Mrs. Geraldine Cafaro and Family Angela Delgado

By Mary Golem-Schulist ‘77

Ms. Fran Donohoe-Pitts ‘67

By Palos Verdes Resale Mr. & Mrs. William Wall Adam Guymon ‘07

By Mr. & Mrs. James Dolenga Ms. Phylis Dolenga Marcus Harvell

By Bishop Montgomery High School Marcus A. Harvell Family & Friends Fr. Ignatius

By Rosalie Moore ‘70 Arlene Rodgers-Svilich ‘62 Sr. Joseph Adele

By Ida Nazon ‘61 Arlene Rodgers-Svilich ‘62 Chad Keller ‘89

By Mr. & Mrs. Jon Rager Kathryn Kelly ‘91

By Ms. Mary Butier Mr. Richard Kelly Fr. Gary Klauer ‘63

By Gina Edwards-Nyman ‘74 Dan Esposito ‘84 Pat Greene ‘63 & Debbie Morris ‘64 Anita Keide ‘91 Jean Kreide Michael McClory ‘82 Kathleen Reams-Hansen ‘72 Dan Stetson ‘71 Fr. Laurence

By Arlene Rodgers-Svilich ‘62 Val Manalansan ‘97

By Mr. & Mrs. Virgil Manalansan Jerry Miller ‘62

By Ms. Rosemarie McKowen-Miller Loretta Payan

By Patty Froehlish-Gasso ‘80 Dorothy Pittelkau

By Linda Reano Rose Zimmerman Randy Reams

By Pat Lippman-Reams ‘69 Shirley F. Reis

By Paul Reis ‘91 Bob Roach ‘82

By Mrs. Doris Roach Michael B. Ruggera, Jr. ‘69

By Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ruggera John Scanlin ‘71

By Lt. Col. & Mrs. Joseph Scanlin Mrs. Virginia Schneider

By Anne Schneider-Cronin ‘69 Dr. Rodney Stetson

By Patty Stetson-Kassity ‘63 Mr. Wolfenbarger

By Keith Slattery ‘87

Gifts-in-Kind Mr. and Mrs. Paul DiGiaimo Mr. and Mrs. Tim Frichtel Mr. and Mrs. Todd Hayes Estate of Mr. Louis La Rocca Fr. Mike McCullough ‘64 Mr. Steve Miller Ms. Alda Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. Chris Takahashi Mr. Ed Trejo ‘94 Ms. Paula Tuckerman Mr. Sean Tynen

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Alumni Gifts

By Class Year 1961 Paul Bluhm George Cannady Cheryl Lucken Ida Nazon Patricia Powers-Powell William Steinway

1962 Mark Holmes Arlene Rodgers-Svilich

1963 Robert Alworth Pat Greene John Joseph Gloria McDonnell Thomas Monaghan Patty Stetson-Kassity

1964 Richard Ahrendt Dennis Blackburn Lillian Buffalo Tompkins Mike McCullough Debbie Morris-Greene

1965 Justine Black Thomas De Floria Karen Erickson-Hurst Mary Ann Lynch-Holland Louis Moore Judy O’Hora Lina Palomo

1966 Carol Koebel-Fry Bill Lippert Mary Schiller-Roediger Pattie Schnell Mike Wood

1967 Kathy Brierley-Pinson Ed Gilles Katherine Pizzo-Douglas Tom Schemenauer Fredrick Schneider Joan Schneider-Gilles Kevin Wibberley

1968 Anonymous (1) Chuck Desiderio Bill Gilles Pat Kealey Diane King-Kealey Stephen Lepore Dorothy Lippman-Salovesh Erich Rueschenberg Michael Stark

1969 Chris Carbone Greg Collins Richard Connell Eileen Hohn-Gilles

Why I Give “I give to Bishop Montgomery because of everything that Bishop Montgomery game me as a teenager. My high school years had a major impact on my life, especially in my faith formation. I truly value the education I received, both inside and outside the classroom and I still benefit from it today.

Rob McGarry ‘91

Thomas Lascheck Pat Lippman-Reams Kathleen Marchesano Michael Paolozzi Anne Schneider-Cronin Howard Wood

1970 Rosemary Catena-Trez Mary Endom-Krahn Diana Homesly-Murphy Rosalie Moore

1971 Mike Bawolski Vince Corso Steven Fernandez David Mexico Marilyn Proctor Mariann Sisco Mary Pat Smith Daniel Stetson Joyce Thome-Lepore Bradley Williams

1972

1976

1983

Celeste Cardona-Everhart Carlos Cordova

Diana Cafaro-Homeier Tim Hale Susan Ness-Collins Joe Rumsey

1977 Neil Cole Mary Golem-Schulist Patrick Rumsey John Vicelja

1978 Jill Aguilar Anonymous (1) Kieran Brennan Charles Butler Angela Cafaro-Biscan Mary Evans-Burschinger Teresa Fernandez-Campbell Kathlyn Ignacio Gregory Laurinat

1979 Denise Costello-Contreras Amy Welch-Meyer

1980

Kathy Brennan-Evans Sharon Garvey-Silengo Ralph Lepore Kathy McCullough-Saenz Molly O’Brien-Phillips Kathleen Reams-Hansen Laurie Reams-Paolozzi Donna Robinson-Driscoll

David Bettwy Patty Froehlich-Gasso Susan Kallok Tim McOsker Michael Molina Eileen O’Brien Michael Sroka Martin von Kanel

1973

1981

Anonymous (2) Casey Brierley Jim Burschinger Marc June Robert Lamb Sharon McCool Edward Rumsey Tim Tessalone Pam York-Altobelli

1974 Gina Edwards-Nyman Michael Gibson Phyllis Martina Debroah Sirias-Goodman

1975 Jeanne Fernandez-Bever Beth Fox-Cordova Yolanda Heredia-Quintana Michael Holt Genevieve Sciarra-Tyler Michelle Williams-Goodlett

Maria Cafaro-Fattal Ann Skelley-Vaccaro Connie Tamburri-McOsker

1982 Michael Baaden Marci Comon-Eaton Michael McClory Jacqueline Reyes-Comshaw Mark Wendorff

1984 Anonymous (1) Bryan Bero Class of 1984 Anne Dietrich-Smet Dan Esposito Bryan Oakley Mark Vicelja Javier Villafana

1985 Anonymous (2) Kathy Baumgartner-Marafino Elaine Cafaro-Sansbury Cecilia de Leon Erik Higgins Kevin Slattery

1986 James Pesutich Kit Schwartzman-Vela

1987 Robyn Rollins-Miller Keith Slattery

1988 Carolina Aguero-Johnson Daniel Blake James Chute Tammy Cuza-Orozco Diane Dieter-Baaden Frank Ravelo

1989 Coleen Corley Gerald Gerten Lizetta Leipold

1990 Rosanne Cafaro-Paul Gina Marsella

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS 1991

2010

Thomas Carroll Anita Kreide Rob McGarry Paul Reis

Chris Balcer Cristina Gregoris Kristin Mihara Sara Tobias

1992

2011

Holly Ledesma Erick Rubalcava

Thomas Mihara

1993 Alisa Schiappa-Gobee Kristie Tien

Gianna Gregoris Brian Marafino James Peirce

1994

2014

Tiffany Scherer-Ferguson Ed Trejo

Madison Miller

1995 James Meehan Marlon Mendez Joe Podzimek Lina Portolese Erik Santizo

1996 Andy Altobelli Alvin Dunn Amy Forthun-Naples Mary Mostero-Turbide

1997 Jonathan Barber Brigitte DelHomme Katie Tien-Angelini Nadia Vega-Sharrar

1998 Carmelita Jeter David Podzimek

1999 Cristina Ceballos Mary Forthun

2000 Kevin Altobelli Jamie Kamiya-Haagsma

2001 Christine Moore Shannon Williams-Kramer

2004 Kristen Castillo-Leach Daniel Leach

2005 Erin Corney

2006 Ivan Sanchez

2007 Thania Guardino

2008 Daniel Carbone Steven Clark Philip Okita

2009 Brett Balcer William Scanlon

2013

2015 Class of 2015

2016 Giovanni Meza

Craft Brew Knight

BMHS is grateful to the breweries, restaurants, and businesses that contributed to the event:

Anheuser Busch/Budweiser Arrowhead The Habit King Harbor Brewery Lagunitas Brewery Nestle Pieology Simmzy’s Smog City Brewery Stone Brewery Thank you to our patrons:

Celeste Adams Brian Adams Suzanne & Brian Anderson Nancy & Daniel Arucan Irene Ashu Amparo & Thad Barfield Vicki & Don Barfield Mike Bawolski Betty Behen Tammy & Marc Biernat Nicole & Gabe Bitto Kurt Bohney Liz & Peter Broen Jodi & Todd Caldwell Alicia & Eduardo Camacho Veronica & John Carnahan Muriel & Michael Carroll Mary & John Carroll Gina & Thomas Cicchini Michelle & Partick Crakes Grace & Scott Crudele Delia & Patrick Cunningham Patricia & Carlos Davis Crystal Davis Jim DeArruda & Lily Tanaka Bridget & Andrew Delahunt Emily Delph Dione Dierks

Jan & Hugh Dougalas Tony Echevarria & Amy Meehan Tiffany & Rick Egan Laura & Pablo Fabbri Barbara & Dietmar Farkas Keegan Featherstone Kevin Felix Christina & Eric Figueroa Jan & Terry Fitzpatrick Angie & Lee Flores Susie & Jeff Fraley Julie & Derick Garvey Elizabeth & Jesse Gogue Maria & Peter Gregoris Joan Griffith Kerry & Andy Grove Miguel Guiterrez Sandra & Phil Guiterrez Tanya Gurvich Dana & Matt Hadnett Mike Hall Kerry & Rich Heisen Carrie & Rod Henley Beth & Erik Higgins Ed Hodgkiss Sue & John Hong Mary & Kevin Huben Ann & John Huttinger David Julifs & Roxann Marumoto Ann & Dave Kaessinger Michelle & Oliver King Shannon & Michael Kramer Lisa & Keith Kutler Katie & JR Lang Robert Lee Sherri & Keith Lewis Rosemary Libbon Pamela & Ron Light

Anna & Bob London Zack Long Lauren Maltun Kathy & Andy Marafino Bridget & Richard Martin Martha & Michael Martinez Gloria Mason Judi Maylone Teresa McDorman Gina & Lewis McNatt Kerry & John McOsker Frank Medrano & Amy Traxler Kristin & James Meehan Meg Meehan Richard Meehan Wendy & Mike Meehan Danny Mendez Patty & Jim Merritt Houri & Mark Miles Steve Miller Linda & Ed Miranda Jeremy Morales Megan & Rob Moreau Rene & Yvette Morffi Dorothy & Mark Morski Cee-Cee & Dan Murphy Caitlyn O’Conner Anne & John O’Donnell Robert Olmus Karen & Barrie Olsen Sharon & Bryan Olsen Josh Parker & Mary Minchilla Pam & Ron Pickering Mary & John Poprac Anna Mae Proctor Linda Reano & Jim Zalabsky Peggy & Ed Reyes Juana & Hector Rodriguez Melissa & Jason Rudder Monica & David Rupp Anne & John Sansalone Michele & Ennio Schiappa Patty & Mike Schiappa Ryan Skelley Debbie & Pat Skelley Anne & Tom Smet Maggie Smet Paula Sodeika Matt Starkey Debbie & Tim Sullivan Gretchen & Mario Tapanes Star & Andre Taylor Noreen & Dan Thomas Tim Thompson Dean Thorton Judy & David Tolin Luann Uszler Marilou Valdez Yolanda & Chris Valento Phil Vershum Abbey & Brad Wagner Lisa & Mike Walle Inga & Christian Wecker Vickey & Richard White Marilyn & Brad Williams Jongmi Yi George Zimmerman Michael Zobel Nicholas Zobel Antonija Zovak Jeanette Zuniga

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

Scholarship Funds

In the last decade, our scholarship program has grown from a few scholarships to over twenty. These scholarships have helped hundreds of students with tuition assistance.

Creating a named scholarship is one way you can assist students and leave a legacy to BMHS. It is also a thoughtful and meaningful way to honor a friend, family member, or a respected faculty member, coach, or administrator.

Sumer Nicole Alvarez ‘03 Scholarship

Scholarship provides college tuition assistance to BMHS seniors who have a need and possess “The Spirit of Sumer.”

We gratefully acknowledge the following donors: Mr. & Mrs. Dave Alvarez Mr. & Mrs. John Murphy

Mike Antista Memorial Scholarship Fund

Named in memory of former BMHS teacher and football coach.

Scholarship honors excellence in athletic sportsmanship.

Destry Bell ‘83 Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship provides tuition assistance to a BMHS student-athlete on the boys’ basketball team.

We gratefully acknowledge the following donors: Mr. Joe Rumsey

Peggy Brierley Memorial Scholarship

Marcus Harvell Memorial Scholarship

Named in memory of longtime BMHS security guard Marcus Harvell.

Scholarship provides tuition assistance to deserving students who have a financial need.

Provides tuition assistance to a current student, alternating each year between a baseball player and an art student.

Kathryn Kelly ‘91 Scholarship

Mr. & Mrs. Ed Miranda

Scholarship provides college tuition assistance to a senior girl who participated on the Spirit Squad.

We gratefully acknowledge the following donors: Mr. Richard Kelly

Father Gary Klauer ’63 Memorial Scholarship

Named in memory of 1963 graduate and former faculty member. Money from this fund is awarded annually to a student-athlete of good character who also demonstrates a financial need.

We gratefully acknowledge the following donors:

Mr. Dan Esposito ‘84 Mr. Pat Greene ‘63 Ms. Debbie Morris-Greene ‘64 Ms. Anita Kreide ‘91 Ms. Jean Kreide Mr. Michael McClory ‘82 Ms. Kathleen Reams-Hansen ‘72 Mr. Daniel Stetson ‘71

The Val Manalansan ‘97 Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship is awarded to a student who exemplifies courage and perseverance in the face of adversity.

We gratefully acknowledge the following donors:

Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Manalansan

George H. Mayr Scholarship

The Mayr Foundation makes grants for tuition assistance to deserving high school students. The Mayr Foundation provides BMHS with $20,000 per year to provide for our “Mayr Scholars.”

Named in memory of past BMHS parent and former Mothers’ Club president. Scholarship provides tuition assistance to deserving BMHS students who have a financial need.

We gratefully acknowledge the following donors:

Jimmy Clarke ‘86 Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship provides tuition assistance to a male soccer student-athlete at BMHS who has a financial need.

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

Adam Guymon ‘07 Memorial Fund

Damion Mendoza ’94 Scholarship

Scholarship provides college tuition assistance to worthy students who are persuing music in college.

We gratefully acknowledge the following donors: Mr. & Mrs. James Dolenga Ms. Phylis Dolenga

Morgan Miranda ‘00 Memorial Scholarship

George H. Mayr Foundation

Mayr-Leahy Scholarship Endowment Fund

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

We gratefully acknowledge the following donors: BMHS Athletic Booster Club

We gratefully acknowledge the following donors:

Mike Murphy Memorial Scholarship Fund

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

The scholarship assists current students with their tuition.

The Palos Verdes Resale Endowment in Memory of Fran Donohoe Pitts ‘67

The scholarship was established in December 2009 and provides college tuition assistance to a graduating senior who has a financial need and is involved in Christian service.

We gratefully acknowledge the following donors: Palos Verdes Resale Mr. & Mrs. William Wall

Queen of Angels Faculty Fund

The Queen of Angels Faculty Fund, which was established in November 2014, is funded solely through faculty and staff donations.

We gratefully acknowledge the following donors: Ms. Betty Behen Ms. Dione Dierks Ms. Elizabeth Dippel Mr. Alvin Dunn ‘96 Ms. Casey Dunn Ms. Laura Fabbri Mr. Dietmar Farkas Ms. Keegan Featherstone Ms. Jan Fitzpatrick Mr. John Fitzsimons Mr. Eric Franklin Ms. Dulcie Galdamez Ms. Keiko Harada Mr. Clive Hulbert Ms. Jamie Kamiya-Haagsma ‘00 Ms. Judy Kline Ms. Rosemary Libbon Mr. Andy Marafino Mr. Dee Masters Ms. Jamey McElroy Mr. Steve Miller Ms. Anett Mitchell Ms. Dorothy Morski Ms. Joelle Mortazavian Ms. Barbara Pudewa Ms. Linda Reano Ms. Alda Rodriguez Ms. Becky Romero Mr. John Sansalone Ms. Susan Strauss Ms. Joanne Svarda Ms. Amy Traxler Ms. Felicia Vann

Mr. Martin von Kanel ‘80 Ms. Pam York-Altobelli ‘73

Queen of Angels Tuition Assistance Fund

Bishop Montgomery provides tuition assistance to many students through the Queen of Angels Fund, which was established by the school in 2012.

We gratefully acknowledge the following donors:

Mr. and Mrs. William Adams Ms. Carolina Aguero-Johnson Ms. Jill Aguilar Mr. Andy Altobelli Mr. Kevin Altobelli Mr. Robert Alworth Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Anaya Mr. and Mrs. Brian Anderson Anonymous (2) Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Arnett Mr. and Mrs. Robert Arroyo Mr. and Mrs. Michael Baaden Mr. Brett Balcer Mr. Chris Balcer Mr. Jonathan Barber Mr. Michael Bawolski Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Bell Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Bernal Ms. Nancy Betz-Cosenza Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bevan Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bever Mr. and Mrs. Marc Biernat Ms. Justine Black Mr. Dennis Blackburn Mr. Daniel Blake Mr. Paul Bluhm BMHS Athletics BMHS Library Students of BMHS Ms. Kathy Brennan-Evans Mr. Kieran Brennan Mr. Casey Brierley Mrs. Kathy Brierley-Pinson Mr. David Brown Dr. Lillian Buffalo Tompkins Ms. Connie Burleson Ms. Mary Butier Mr. Charles Butler Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Butterfield Ms. Maria Cafaro-Fattal Ms. Tessa Cafiero Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Campbell Mr. George Cannady Mr. and Mrs. Javier Cano Mr. Daniel Carbone Mr. Chris Carbone Mr. and Mrs. John Carroll Mr. Thomas Carroll Ms. Rosemary Catena-Trez Mr. James Chute The Cicchini Family Mr. Steven Clark Dr. Gary Clayton & Ms. Janine Choi Mr. Greg Collins Ms. Marci Comon-Eaton Mr. Richard Connell Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Contreras Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Cordova Ms. Coleen Corley Ms. Erin Corney Mr. Vince Corso Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Crakes Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Cunningham

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Ms. Tammy Cuza-Orozco Mr. and Mrs. Paul Daniels Mr. Thomas De Floria Ms. Cecilia de Leon Mr. and Mrs. Foti Defterios Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Delahoussaye Ms. Brigitte DelHomme Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Deomano Mr. and Mrs. Donald DeRusha Mr. Chuck Desiderio Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Di Padua Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dippel Mr. and Mrs. Frank Distaso Ms. Gretchen Downey Ms. Brenda Dulay Robert Retano and Jackie Duprez Ms. Gina Edwards-Nyman Mr. Bassey Enun Mr. and Mrs. Jesus Estrada Mr. and Mrs. Brent Everhart Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fay Mr. Steven Fernandez Mr. Eudon Ferrell Mr. and Mrs. John Ferruccio Mr. and Mrs. Steve Finton Ms. Leah Fitzgerald Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fitzsimons Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fitzsimons Ms. Marlene Forthun Ms. Mary Forthun Mr. and Mrs. Yuki Fujita Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gamatero Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gerten Ms. Tina Ginger Jim Specht and Mary Giordano Mr. and Mrs. John Goodlett Mr. and Mrs. Michael Graz Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gregoris Ms. Gianna Gregoris Ms. Cristina Gregoris Ms. Thania Guardino Mr. and Mrs. John Gutierrez Mr. and Mrs. Bret Hadley Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hall Mr. and Mrs. Claudius Haynes Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Henry Ms. Yolanda Heredia-Quintana Mr. and Mrs. David Herrera Mr. and Mrs. Erik Higgins Mr. Mark Holmes Ms. Diana Homesly-Murphy Mr. and Mrs. John Horejsi Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ichino Ms. Carmelita Jeter Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kaessinger Ms. Susan Kallok Mr. and Mrs. Pat Kealey Mr. and Mrs. Richard Keidel Mr. and Mrs. Richard Keller Mr. Richard Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kidwell Ms. Danielle Kithcart Ms. Carol Koebel-Fry Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kohly Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Labayen Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Lane Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Larson Mr. Thomas Lascheck Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Leach Ms. Holly Ledesma Ms. Lizetta Leipold Mr. and Mrs. Luis Leon Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lepore Mr. and Mrs. William Lippert

Ms. Dorothy Lippman-Salovesh Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Loehr Mr. and Mrs. Brad Lomas Mr. and Mrs. Robert London Ms. Mary Ann Lynch-Holland Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mahoney Dr. and Mrs. Hong Mai Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Marafino Ms. Kathleen Marchesano Mr. and Mrs. Jesus Marquez Mr. and Mrs. Paul Marsella Mr. and Mrs. Richard Martin Ms. Phyllis Martina Ms. Gloria Mason Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McCall Ms. Sharon McCool Ms. Gloria McDonnell Ms. Kathryne McGuinnis Ms. Rosemarie McKowen-Miller Mr. and Mrs. Tim McOsker Dr. and Mrs. Richard Meehan Mr. Marlon Mendez Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Remy Mgbojirikwe The Mihara Family Mr. and Mrs. Mark Miles Ms. Madison Miller Mr. Michael Molina Mr. Thomas Monaghan Mr. Louis Moore Ms. Rosalie Moore Megan Moreau’s Latin I Class Mr. and Mrs. Jack Muncherian Mr. and Mrs. Chul Nam Dr. Ida Nazon Mr. Bryan Oakley Ms. Molly O’Brien-Phillips Ms. Eileen O’Brien Ms. Judy O’Hora Mr. and Mrs. Robert Okita & Family Mr. and Mrs. Barrie Olsen Mr. and Mrs. Michael Paolozzi Mr. and Mrs. Robert Park Mr. and Mrs. Policarpio Patao Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Petty Mr. and Mrs. Brad Pistole Ms. Katherine Pizzo-Douglas Ms. Patricia Powers-Powell Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rabot Mr. and Mrs. Jon Rager Mr. Frank Ravelo Mr. and Mrs. Paul Reis Mr. and Mrs. Jon Rhoades Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rich Mrs. Doris Roach

Ms. Karen Roberts Ms. Donna Robinson-Driscoll Mrs. Arlene Rodgers-Svilich Ms. Robyn Rollins-Miller Mr. Erick Rubalcava Mr. Pat Rumsey Mr. and Mrs. Yoshinari Sato Mr. and Mrs. Garret Sawa Mr. William Scanlon Ms. Tiffany Scherer-Ferguson Ms. Alisa Schiappa-Gobee Ms. Mary Schiller-Roediger Mr. Fredrick Schneider Ms. Melanie Schugt Dr. Eugene Schwartzman Ms. Kit Schwartzman-Vela Ms. Genevieve Sciarra-Tyler Mr. and Mrs. Peter Seto Mr. and Mrs. Gary Shankweiler Ms. Mariann Sisco Mr. and Mrs. David Sitter Ms. Ann Skelley-Vaccaro Mr. Keith Slattery The Smet Family Dr. Linda Swanson Mr. Tim Tessalone Mr. and Mrs. Mark Thomas Ms. Katie Tien-Angelini Ms. Kristie Tien Ms. Judith Tighe Ms. Sara Tobias Mr. and Mrs. Brent Toland Ms. Paula Tuckerman Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Van Natta Ms. Nadia Vega-Sharrar Mr. and Mrs. Jospeh Velez Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vezzuto Mr. and Mrs. Brad Wagner Mr. Mark Wendorff Mr. Kevin Wibberley Dr. and Mrs. Brad Williams Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wood Mr. Robert Yaccarino Mr. and Mrs. Abeto Zapata Ms. Rose Zimmerman

Michael B. Ruggera, Jr. ’69 Memorial Endowment Scholarship Fund

Scholarship is awarded to students of good character who have a need, carry a B average, and provide Christian service to their community.

We gratefully acknowledge the following donors:

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ruggera, Sr.

Bishop Joe Sartoris Excellence Scholarship

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

We gratefully acknowledge the following donors: Mr. & Mrs. Terry Benson

John Scanlin ‘71 Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship provides tuition assistance to student-athletes who are looking to pursue a career in teaching and coaching.

We gratefully acknowledge the following donors: Lt. Col. & Mrs. Joseph Scanlin

George and Virginia Schneider Charitable Foundation Fund provides tuition assistance to BMHS students.

William Wolfenbarger Scholarship Fund

Scholarship named in memory of former faculty member.

Scholarship provides tuition assistance to deserving students.

Robert Roach ‘82 Memorial Endowment Scholarship Fund

We gratefully acknowledge the following donors: Mr. Dietmar Farkas

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

WAYS TO GIVE: Bishop Montgomery High School offers many opportunities for donors to make tax-deductible gifts in support of the programs, campaigns, and future needs of the school. Please visit our website, www.bmhs-la.org, to learn more about: Annual Gifts • Stocks • Matching Gifts • Scholarships & Endowments • Gifts-in-Kind • Memorial & Honorary Gifts • Planned Gifts Bishop Montgomery High School is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID Number 95-2005811.

FEATURE

Eddie Kaulukukui ‘97: A Rising Star

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hile he was a student at Bishop Montgomery, Eddie Kaulukukui ‘97 excelled in many different areas of school life. He was an excellent student who went on to earn a degree in electrical engineering from Loyola Marymount University. He was a leader, serving as ASB President his senior year; and he was an outstanding athlete, playing valuable minutes on the basketball team and earning 1st Team All-CIF honors in volleyball. Although he often found himself in the “spotlight” in high school, he had little idea that one day he would find himself in a similar spotlight in his professional life. As an actor who has worked on stage, as well as in television and movies, this humble alumnus is ready to be a star and is passionate about giving back to his community. Through it all, he has never forgotten the lessons he learned and the friends he made at Bishop Montgomery High School.

Thinking about his inspiration for the stage, Kaulukukui recalls going to the theater with his dad as a youngster. “As I sat there watching the performance,” he recalls, “a prayer came to mind and I asked God to give me a life of adventure.” While in college, he met an actress who encouraged him to do some modeling; so he did. His first professional acting job was no small gig. In 2005, he auditioned for, and was hired by, Disney to play the role of Aladdin in the Disneyland production of the play by the same name. He was immediately thrown into the 2,000-seat stage at the theme park, considered the top level. “It was baptism by fire,” explains Kaulukukui, who played Aladdin for over five years. “For some reason, they had faith in me.”

As anyone who knows Kaulukukui can attest, it was not difficult to see why the powers-that-be at Disneyland were ready to put this talented, multi-faceted entertainer on their main stage in one of the park’s most popular shows. After all, Kaulukukui has achieved everything he has through hard work and a desire to be great at whatever it is he is doing. “Eddie was not only a fantastic student (he graduated with a GPA of over 4.0) at Bishop, but he was passionate about making the high school experience rewarding for every student at the school” explains Dione Dierks, BMHS’ current Director of Outreach who served as Activities Director while Kaulukukui was Bishop’s student body president. “Eddie was a great leader because he had a great work ethic, carried himself with class and dignity, and did everything with integrity.”

Kaulukukui admits that some of his work ethic was derived from his days on the court playing varsity basketball for Coach Doug Mitchell. This September, Kaulukukui was one of many former players who returned to campus to help celebrate Mitchell’s induction into the BMHS Athletic Hall of Fame. “Even today, if I am playing pick-up basketball with friends, I find

myself sprinting back on defense for fear that Coach Mitchell might be watching,” joked Kaulukukui. “I know he is not there, but Coach Mitchell instilled in us that there is absolutely no substitute for hard work. Plus, I don’t want to get yelled at!”

In addition to working for Disney, Kaulukukui has appeared on several television shows, including Hawaii 5-O, and, at one time, had five national commercials running simultaneously, including major advertisement campaigns for Verizon and Infiniti. He has also appeared in several films. He played Kane in the 2010 film White Wall; and, he played the role of Joseph in 2015’s Full of Grace, the story of Mary of Nazareth’s last earthly days. This year, Kaulukukui will appear as the Apostle John in 40 Nights, a film that examines the pre-ministry life of Jesus. He also is a talented singer and musician (his Twitter handle is @eddiekmusic) who has produced several songs. You can watch his video, Just Move, on YouTube and iTunes.

Producing, acting, modeling, and music are not the only things that keep the fire burning within Kaulukukui. He is always finding ways to use his fame to make a difference in people’s lives. It is something he learned early on during his high school years.

While at BMHS, one of Eddie classmates, Val Manalansan ‘97, was diagnosed with leukemia. The student body rallied around the talented golfer and much-loved young man who passed away in 1998. A Redondo Beach bone marrow drive for Val became much more than a BMHS event -- it was covered by local news stations and attracted celebrities from the entertainment and sports worlds. “Val was a special classmate and a special person,” says Kaulukukui. “The whole thing had a tremendous impact on me. It showed me that it is important for kids to know that they can make a difference.”

Recently, Kaulukukui has also been active with Saving Innocence and International Justice Mission, human rights organizations that rescue victims of violence, sexual exploitation, and sex trafficking. “The entertainment industry, I feel, has a calling to it,” he says. “I feel purpose in it and I want to use my voice to make a difference in people’s lives. Maybe in some small way I can make a huge difference.”

Today, Kaulukukui is focusing on his writing career, working for Disney -- most notably as an entertainer for Disney Vacation Club Hotel events, and using his career to be a catalyst for positive change in people’s lives. He loves the story telling process and has written a screenplay that, he humbly says, people in the film industry believe has potential. “Much of my passion is in story telling,” says Kaulukukui. With a work ethic as strong as they come, and life events from which he can draw inspiration, there is no doubt that Kaulukukui’s spotlight is ready to shine.

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Key Club “Takes Over” Kiwanis Club Meeting

The Kiwanis Club of Torrance enjoyed new leadership at their January 12 meeting as BMHS’ Key Club took the floor after introductions by Kiwanis President Steve Makshanoff (center). The club’s officers spoke about their service efforts in the community so far this year. Pictured are (l to r): David Aguilar ‘17, Evan Lam ‘17, James Serrano ‘16, Celina Villanueva ‘17. An Nguyen ‘18, Natsuki Hishinuma ‘17, and Kristen Powell ‘17.

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BMHS freshman Kennedy Dierks ‘19 is the founder of the South Bay chapter of No Crayons Left Behind (www.nocrayonleftbehind.org), an organization dedicated to putting crayons in the hands of underprivileged children. Through partnerships with local restaurants, she collects crayons left after children’s meals and distributes them to schools, shelters, and orphanages. In the last year, crayons have been donated to orphanages in Haiti and Tijuana, and inner-city Los Angeles elementary schools and children’s programs. With hundreds of crayons collected each week, Dierks is looking for charities and non-profit organizations that could use these crayons to give to children. For more information about this great project, or to arrange a crayon delivery, please contact Kennedy Dierks at nclbsouthbay@yahoo.com.

Junior Attends Leadership Mission Martinez, Masters, & Pudewa Set To Retire

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he end of the 2015-16 school year will bring with it the retirement of three longtime staff members. Rose Martinez (left), Dee Masters (center), and Barbara Pudewa (right) will retire after serving BMHS for a combined 110 years. Truly amazing!

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hen Bishop junior Chelsea Hylton ‘17 was approached by her guidance counselor, Ms. Angelica Diaz-Perez, to apply for the Anti-Defamation League’s Grosfeld Family National Youth Leadership Mission in Washington, D.C., she was a little hesitant at first. After all, it was open to high school juniors all over the country, making the chances of being chosen very slim. With application deadlines fast approaching, Hylton completed her requirements, which included submitting an essay discussing the lessons we can learn from the Holocaust, and soon heard that she was one of 28 students from Los Angeles selected for the interview portion of the process. Soon after the interview, she learned that she was one of ten L.A. students selected to attend the weeklong mission in November. It was an experience she will never forget.

As part of the mission, 140 high school juniors participated in group sessions to discuss issues regarding anti-Semitism, bigotry and hate, and they took a tour of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Hylton, who, like all of the attendees, was chosen based on her leadership potential, interest in discussing issues of diversity, and her ability to impart the lessons of the Mission to others. “My favorite part of the trip was meeting and working with students from all over the country,” she says. “We talked about ways to help young people teach others to live in a world without hate, bullyinig, and stereotypes, using the lessons of the Holocaust as a foundation of our discussions.”

Upon her return, Hylton and the other students from the Los Angeles delegation have stayed involved in the program. “It is great to stay involved by talking to other students and enlightening them about all of the injustices that are out there,” she says. In her application essay, Hylton wrote that “we need to be able to live in a world where we stand up for our own beliefs. Part of the reason we have bullying, bigotry, and anti-semitism in our world is because people sit back and don’t stand up. Voicing your opinion can be one of the strongest things someone can do.” There is no doubt Hylton’s voice has already been heard.

As the registrar, Martinez has become familiar with every student who has walked the halls during her 34 years. The bulk of her duties consist of keeping the records for all students, sending official transcripts to colleges, preparing and report cards, and assisting the counselors. She has dedicated herself to Bishop for many years, and, certainly, “Rose is the Registrar extraordinaire—the one who always has the answers but even better, who can always find a solution,” says Principal Rosemary Libbon. “She is the heart of the guidance department—and I know that they each will miss her dearly, as we all will, not only for her expertise but for her wisdom, her integrity, her intelligence, her creativity, her kindness, her gentleness, and, for her wonderful sense of humor.”

If BMHS had a teacher who is a “jack of all trades,” there is no doubt it would be Masters. In 34 years, he has taught such classes as AP Literature, AP Language, British Literature, Shakespeare, Theatre Arts, AP History, Economics, Psychology, Algebra I and II, and Speech & Debate. “He has made a difference in many, many students’ lives as a teacher and as director of the drama program, which I asked him to develop from scratch in 1997,” says Libbon. “His gift for being inclusive, for creating a diverse student drama community, and for encouraging every student to grow in confidence was magic for me to watch. We are so grateful to him for what he has given Bishop Montgomery.”

What will we do without Barbara, our most loyal and devoted Knight?

Barbara's service as Business Manager is legendary. Not only does everyone remember Barbara but she remembers everyone. She is the school’s historian. Barbara is amazing in so many ways. “In the nineteen years that I have been at BMHS, Barbara has been my partner--the guardian of the money, the keeper of the finances, my partner in every building project--her talent with managing money a source of financial stability for the school,” says Libbon. “She is my friend, my business partner, my trusted colleague, an integral part of BMHS and its mission. She is at once tough and stubborn and immensely caring and generous, a person of great substance and common sense. She has more than earned her retirement, but the loss of her significant talent and the strength of her daily presence will be notable. We have Barbara to thank for the financial foundation she established and maintained long before I came to Bishop Montgomery, for our ability to build without incurring debt, and for leaving us with a promising financial future.

Her loss will be profound but what she has given Bishop Montgomery is even more profoundly immeasurable. We love you, Barbara.”

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Anna Leoncio ‘16

Anna Leoncio ‘16 capped an impressive high school golf career by being named 1st Team AllDel Rey League for the fourth straight year. The senior finished seventh at league finals in 2015.

She was a 2-time Del Rey League MVP in her career. She was also a 4-time Scholar-Athlete, earning a 4.0 GPA or higher all four years.

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Jiu Jung ‘16

Girls’ tennis captured a program-record 10th straight Del Rey League title in 2015. The school record for consecutive league titles is held by the softball program with eleven. The Lady Knights, coached by Angel Quimson, were led in singles play by junior Nnena Nadozie ‘17, who was named 1st Team All-Del Rey League for the third straight year. The top doubles tandem of Jiu Jung ‘16 and Adela Henry ‘17 were also named 1st Team All-Del Rey League after advancing to the league finals. Sophomore singles player Zandra Tsao ‘18 was a 2nd Team All-Del Rey League selection.

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Football turned in an outstanding season under coach Ed Hodgkiss. The Knights finished 9-2 overall and captured the South Catholic

League title with a perfect 3-0 record. In the CIF-SS Northwest Division playoffs, the Knights lost a heart-breaking game in the first round, falling to Maranatha 17-16. Along the way, several players made their way into the program’s record book. Against Verbum Dei, quarterback Brendan Marafino ‘16 threw for a school-record five TD passes in a 51-14 win that clinched the league title. Marafino passed for 2,107 yards and 25 TD’s, both 2nd in school history. He was named the South Catholic League Offensive MVP in addition to 2nd Team All-Area honors by the Daily Breeze.

Receiver Bernard Amofa ‘17 set a new school record for receptions in a game when he hauled in ten against Bosco Tech. Amofa was named 1st Team All-South Catholic League and 1st Team All-CIF and finished with 55 receptions and 10 TD catches. Safety Anthony Vicelja ‘16 tied a school record with seven interceptions for the Knights. He was a 1st Team All-League pick. Running back Patrick Smith ‘16 (1,173 yards rushing) was named 1st Team all-league, 1st Team All-CIF and 2nd Team Daily Breeze All-Area. Junior Bryce Matthews ‘17 was a disruptive force on defense for the Knights. He led the team with 11 sacks and was named South Catholic League Defensive MVP and 1st Team All-CIF. Seven other players were All-South Catholic League picks: Christian Arevalo ‘16 (1st), Cody Coleman ‘18 (2nd), Desmond Gates ‘17 (2nd), David Hause ‘16 (2nd), Dominic Johnson ‘16 (1st), Nnaemeka Nadozie ‘17 (1st), and Andres Rodriguez ‘16 (2nd). Johnson, Marafino, and Smith were selected to play in the West Torrance Lions’ All-Star Game.

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Jessica Seto ‘16

Girls’ volleyball won their 2nd straight Del Rey League title in 2015 under Coach Keegan Featherstone. The Lady Knights (18-9 overall, 7-1 in league) had solid non-league wins against West Torrance, North Torrance, Torrance, and Palos Verdes and advanced to the ultra-competitive CIF-SS Division 1AA playoffs, where they lost in the first round to a tough Orange Lutheran squad. The Lady Knights were led by league MVP Jessica Seto ‘16 and fellow 1st Team All-League selections Sydney Hall ‘17, Gillian Miles ‘16, and Tiffany Phillips ‘16.

Two Lady Knights were named 2nd Team AllDel Rey League: juniors Courtney Hall ‘17 and Madison Reynolds ‘17. Seto and Miles were also named to the Daily Breeze All-Area Team.

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On December 26, head boys’ basketball coach Doug Mitchell won his 600th game at BMHS when the Knights beat Trinity Classical (Valencia) 80-25 in the first round of the D1 Bound So Cal Tournament.

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Jordan Schakel ‘17, Jessica Malazarte. ‘17 & Ethan Thompson ‘17

Three basketball players reached an impressive milestone when they eclipsed the 1,000 point mark for their careers. Jessica Malazarte ‘17 became the 11th girl in program history to reach the mark. For the boys’, Jordan Schakel ‘17 and Ethan Thompson ‘17 became the 18th and 19th players reach 1,000 career points.

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1961

On December 10, 2015, Irvine University School of Law honored former dean Kenneth Teebken ‘61 at a ribbon cutting ceremony during which the “Kenneth Teebken Hall” was dedicated in recognition of his achievements and contributions to the school. Kenneth is pictured (center) with George Sweeney ‘62 (left) and Robert Thornburgh ‘61 (right).

Class of 1961 (55th Reunion) When: September 24, 2016 Where: BMHS

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Submit your class notes and photos for publication in Veritas: 1. Submit news online through the alumni portal at www.bmhs-la.org 2. Email the Development/Alumni Office at alumni@bmhs-la.org 3. Message us on Facebook on the Bishop Montgomery High School page 4. Call us at 310-540-2021 ext. 246 5. Mail news to: Development Office, 5430 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503

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1976 Class of 1976 (40th Reunion) When: October 15, 2016 Where: BMHS Schneider Retreat Center Contact: Nora Montoya ‘76 at 310-935-6362

or nimontoya@msn.com

After selling Specialty Foods for the past 35 years Lynn Pinski-Portugal ‘68 was inducted into the Specialty Foods Hall of Fame in January at the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco.

After 40 years of dental practice, Michael Stehula, DDS ‘68 was awarded lifetime membership into the American Dental Association.

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1981 Class of 1981 (35th Reunion) When: July 23, 2016 Where: Hennessey’s / Redondo Beach Contact: Noreen Garin-Helvie ‘81 at 408-316-5125 or noreenhelvie@gmail.com

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Class of 1971 (45th Reunion)

Hon. Bill Bedsworth ‘65, an Associate Justice in the 4th District Court of Appeal in California, recently had his third book, Lawyers, Gubs and Monkeys, published. You can purchase his book at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. In October, he received the David G. Sills Award for Appellatte Excellence by the Orange County Bar Association.

1966 Class of 1966 (50th Reunion) When: June 11, 2016 Where: BMHS Schneider Retreat Center Contact: Maureen McSweeney-Gill ‘66 /

maureengil@aol.com

Patti Raso ‘66 / bmhs1966@gmail.com

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When: July 30, 2016 Where: BMHS Schneider Retreat Center Contact: TBD

Members of the class gathered together on February 1, 2016 to raise money for the Destry Bell ‘83 Memorial Scholarship Fund at BMHS. More information at www.bmhs-la.org.

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Denise Katnich-Austin ’75, an aerobics and fitness pioneer, launched her new online store in December. The store includes fitness DVD’s for all levels of fitness, from beginners to experts.

Get in the best shape of your life with this awesome BMHS alumna. Visit www.deniseaustin. com/shop/ for more information.

Ruthie Briggs-Greenberg ’84 published her debut children’s author/illustrated book, Felicity the Dragon, in September 2015. Her second children’s book, Sea of Echoes, was published in November 2015. She is currently finishing her Masters in Fine Art from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and is working on numerous other children’s books. More information at www.ruthiebriggsgreenberg.com.

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The Class of 1985 held their 30th Reunion on September 19 on the American Martyrs’ campus in Manhattan Beach.

1986 Class of 1986 (30th Reunion)

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Jill Massey-Martinez ‘92 was recently sworn as a Metropolitan Court Judge for Criminal Division VIII (8) in Albuquerque, NM. Gladys Barbieri ‘92 published her third bilingual children’s book, Monster Slayer, in February 2016. Learn more about Gladys at www. chuchosbooks.com/

When: August 13, 2016 Where: Doubletree Hotel / Torrance Contact: Cheri Bailiff ‘86 at 310-548-3433

or csbailiff@gmail.com

1994 Gary Thomas ‘94 and his wife, Sarah, welcomed daughter Kennedy Jane on January 14, 2016.

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Brian Oberholzer ‘91 co-produced The Letters: The Untold story of Mother Teresa, which opened in theaters in December 2015. “My hope is that The Letters will inspire millions worldwide to, at the very least, feel inspired by Mother Teresa’s great witness and selfless dedication to helping those less fortunate- our brothers and sisters,” says Oberholzer. Visit and “Like” The Letters Facebook page at www.fb.com/thelettersmovie. The film’s DVD and streaming release date is March 22 via 20th Century Fox - http://justlovemovies.com/2016/01/13/the-unforgettablestory-the-letters-arrives-on-digital-hd-dvdon-march-22/. Pre-orders of the DVD available on Amazon.com.

E-8, Sr. Master Sergeant Lynda MachadoPeterson ‘92 retired in January from the U.S. Air Force after 23 years. She served in Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. A few of her assignments included Beale AFB (CA), Royal Air Force Molesworth, United Kingdom, and Kirtland AFB (NM).

She now works as a bilingual kindergarten educational assistant with Albuquerque public schools. She and her husband, Corey, have two kids: son, Hunter (10) and daughter, Logan (7).

Follow BMHS More information on class reunions and events at www.bmhs-la.org or by following us on: Facebook at Bishop Montgomery High School, Twitter @BMHSKnights & Instagram @BMHSKnights

Omarr Smith ‘95 was named the new head coach of the Arena Football League’s LA KISS in November. Prior to being named coach of the KISS, Smith was the defensive coordinator for the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena League, where he played for nine years. In August, he was inducted into the Arena League Hall of Fame and also had his #14 retired by San Jose.

1996 Class of 1996 (20th Reunion) When: TBA Where: TBA Contact: Blythe Edwards-Pierre-Louis ‘96 at bthis@hotmail.com

1999 Paul Bellezza ‘99 currently works for Riot Games as a producer for the online game League of Legends.

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Shannon Williams-Kramer ‘01 and her husband, Michael, welcomed son Carter Michael on September 22, 2015.

BMHS Head Athletic Trainer Jamie KamiyaHaagsma ‘00 and her husband, Brett, welcomed son Kody Wyatt on January 15, 2016.

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Jessica Webster ‘06 and Ryan Miller were engaged to be married on December 4, 2015.

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Bobby Nunn ’02 and Cheron Smith were married on December 12, 2015.

2003 Terrance Pennington ‘01 is the author of a new book, Terrance Pennington’s Play by Play, to help others in their journey to better health and weight loss. Following his playing days at BMHS, he received a scholarship to the University of New Mexico. After college, he played in the NFL for several teams, including the Buffalo Bills, who drafted him in the 7th round of the 2006 draft. This fall, he returned to BMHS to speak to the varsity football team prior to their game against St. Bernard. For more information about Terrance, or to purchase his book, visit www.enjoytheejourney.com

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Ryan Traina ’03 and Jhona Sangco were engaged to be married on January 21, 2016.

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Kimberli Williams ’08 began working at Quarles & Brady’s Indianapolis office, in the Commercial Litigation Department. In May, she graduated, cum laude from Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law, where she received a full-tuition merit scholarship. Quarles & Brady is a multidisciplinary AmLaw 200 legal services provider with about 475 attorneys practicing in cities including Chicago, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Phoenix, Tampa, and Washington, D.C. She writes, “I am so proud to be a Knight and will continue to represent Bishop Montgomery, keeping close the invaluable lessons learned while attending Bishop.

Her attorney profile can be found at www. quarles.com/kimberli-a-williams/

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Michael Bruccoleri ’05 and Veronica Romero were married on November 14, 2015.

We’d love to include a photo of your baby in a future issue of Veritas. Please request your bib and email a photo and some details about the baby and your family to alumni@bmhs-la.org.

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2011

2014 Ashley Murray ‘14 (CS Long Beach Women’s Volleyball) was named Big West Honorable Mention.

Tatiana Zuvic ‘14 (Cal State LA Women’s Soccer) was named All-CCAA Honorable Mention.

Christian Holloway ‘11 graduated from SMU on December 19, 2015 with a B.A. in Film and Media Arts.

2013 Shelbie Luna-Davis ‘09 and Justin Davis were married on January 9, 2016.

Erica Nieves ‘13 was named an NAIA ScholarAthlete in women’s soccer at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (AZ).

Athletic Hall of Fame Want to see a classmate, teammate, coach or team inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame? We are accepting nominations for the Class of 2016 until April 15.

Visit the Athletic Hall of Fame page at www.bmhs-la.org for information or call 310-540-2021 x246.

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Vernon Brown, Jr. ‘61 of Verdi, NV, died December 18, 2015 Vernon Brown, Jr. died in his home on December 18, 2015 after a lengthy illness complicated by Parkinson’s. While at BMHS, Vernon was a member of the Pep Club. He was 72 years old.

Vernon is survived by his wife Barbara, son Robert and his wife Tracy; two grandchildren, Connor and Nolan; and brothers Larry Brown, Ed Brown, and Pat Brown ‘69.

He had a distinguished career as a school psych counselor in the state of Washington and relocated to Verdi, NV after retirement. He enjoyed country music and playing classical guitar.

Tom Zovich ‘62 of Valencia, CA, died October 21, 2015 Tom Zovich died on October 21, 2015 of complications from diabetes. While at BMHS, he was a member of the Science Club and served as Student Court Judge his senior year. Over the years, Tom enjoyed being on the reunion organizing committees for the Class of 1962.

After graduating from BMHS, Tom received a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Arts from Loyola Marymount University and later his Juris Doctor degree from LMU as well. Tom

spent the majority of his professional career in private practice, working mainly in estate planning and tax law in the Los Angeles/Wilshire and Long Beach areas.

Tom is survived by his ex-wife, Carol, three children, Laura Zovich ‘87, Matte Zovich ‘92, Lisa Zovich-Conyer ‘02 and three grandchildren.

Theresa Ehrsam ‘65 of Manlius, NY, died March 17, 2015 Theresa Ehrsam died on March 17, 2015. She passed away peacefully in her home. While at BMHS, Theresa played volleyball, softball, and tennis, was a member of the Sodality and Civics Clubs and the National Latin Honor Society.

She was 67 years old.

As a child she met the Holy Family Sisters of Reno, NV where her mother was employed. Later, as a sister, she shared her gift of working with children at various day homes in the Bay Area. Theresa received a B.A. degree from Holy Family College and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame and spent the rest of her professional career in health care and hospital administration. After working at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Mishawaka, IN, she joined the

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Franciscan Health System and the Eastern Mercy Health System in Pennsylvania and SSM Healthcare in St. Louis as Corporate Vice-President, Mission and Values. While there, she was very instrumental in SSM becoming the first health care organization to win the internationally prestigious Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award for Excellence. In 2008, she worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY as a Healthcare Executive/Special Consultant in Mission/Values before retiring in 2013.

She is survived by her partner, Mary Baratier; son, John Ehrsam; sisters, Rhonda Neimeyer, Beth Blomberg; brother, Michael Ehrsam; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

William Etcheverry ‘69 of Carrollton, TX, died March 1, 2015 William Etcheverry died on March 1, 2015. While at BMHS, William was a member of the Camera Club and he was an outstanding student. As a senior, he was a California State Scholarship Semi-finalist. He was 63 years old.

Following BMHS, William received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Fresno State, where he was a member of Tau Beta Pi (engineering honor society) and Eta Kappa Nu (electrical engineering honor society).

For many years, William worked as a software engineer and a software engineer contractor in the Dallas/Forth Worth area.

William was preceeded in death by his parents, Robert and Nancy Etcheverry. He is survived by his wife Barbara, daughters Denise and Jennifer, son Phillip, and brother, David Etcheverry ‘71. His sister, Patti Etcheverry ‘73, passed away on December 7, 2015 (obituary below).

Patti Etcheverry ‘73 of Hawthorne, CA, died December 7, 2015 Patti Etcheverry died on December 7, 2015. She was born in China Lake on September 16, 1954 and moved, along with her family, to Hawthorne in 1961. She was 61 years old.

Patti was preceded in death by her father, Robert Etcheverry; mother, Nancy Etcheverry; and brother, William Etcheverry ‘69. She is survived by her brother, David Etcheverry ‘71.

Prior to attending BMHS, Patti attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Elementary School in Hawthorne. In June 1980, she graduated from California Hospital Nursing School.

She was still actively working as a nurse case manager at St. Francis Medical Center at the time of her death.

Sheila Goudeau ‘78 of Los Angeles, CA died October 20, 2015 Sheila Goudeau died on October 20, 2015 after a year-long illness. She attended St. Francis X Cabrini prior to Bishop Montgomery, where she was a member of the pep club and the flag team. She then received her AA degree from El Camino College.

Sheila worked at HR Block for 18 years. She also worked as a program director for ten years at a local non-profit organization. Sheila loved sports and was an avid supporter

of her son’s track teams. In whatever she did, she was known for her strength and courage and made sure to pass those qualities on to her sons.

She is survived by her mother, Bernadine Goudeau; three sons, Gregory Lumford, De Priest Christon, and Stefan Goudeau; brother Edgar Goudeau, and sister, Candace Goudeau; two grandchildren, Myah and Jovon Lumford, and many relatives and friends.

Valerie Reams-Lorenson ‘80 of Long Beach, CA, died February 15, 2016 Valerie Reams-Lorenson died on February 15, 2016 after battling cancer for several years. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Valerie was born and raised in Redondo Beach and resided in Long Beach for the last 18 years. While a student at Bishop Montgomery, Valerie was a member of the Drill Team. She was 53 years old.

Valerie is survived by her husband, Christopher Lorenson; daughter, Sarah; son, Kevin; and siblings, Gregory Reams ‘69 (Susan Clark ‘68), David Reams ‘71 (Jill Wolfinger ‘73), Kathleen Reams-Hansen ‘72, and Laurie ReamsPaolozzi ‘72 (Michael Paolozzi ‘69).

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Kimberly Young-Isbell ‘80 of Roy, UT, died March 26, 2016 Kimberly Young-Isbell passed away unexpectedly on March 26th 2016 with her daughters by her side. While at BMHS, Kimberly was a member of the Backpacking Club.

Following graduation, she moved to Utah.

She married Robert Anderson in 1984 and had two daughters, Raquelle Ann and Christina Elizabeth. They later divorced. She married Robin Isbell in 1997 and later divorced but remained close friends. Kimberly worked at the United States Postal Services for over 20 years before becoming a TSA supervisor at the Baton Rouge and Salt Lake City

airports before retiring. She had a passion for traveling and new adventures. She loved to cook, and enjoyed planting and raising her own herbs and spices. She was an avid NASCAR fan but most of her joy came from spending time with her 5 grandchildren.

Kimberly is preceded in death by her Mother, and her grandmother Rose Long. She is survived by her father, daughters, Raquelle (Ricco) Granddaughters Ava, Gracie and Ivy. Christina (Jeremy) Granddaughter Hallie and Grandson Kamdyn.

Kelly Sena-Milam ‘82 of Dallas, TX, died January 21, 2016 Kelly Sena-Milam died on January 21, 2016. She was 51 years old. She is survived by her husband, Steve Milam.

Eric Josef ‘90 of Sacramento, CA, died December 3, 2015 Eric Josef died on December 3, 2015. Following BMHS, received his AA degree from Cypress College. He worked for many years in the construction business.

Eric is survived by his sisters, Christine Josef-Siron ‘86 and Lorelei Josef-Lane ‘88.

At the time of his death, Eric worked as a Field, Fleet, and EH&S Supervisor at Siemens in Sacramento.

Herbert Alberts ‘04 of San Pedro, CA, died August 21, 2015 Herbert “Herbie” Alberts died on August 21, 2015 at the age of 29. He is the son of Norbert and Genny Alberts.

In May 1998, Herbert received an honorary recognition as one of “the Future Leaders of San Pedro.” He graduated in 2012 from Webster University with a degree in Business Administration & Management. At the time of his death, he was President of Genessey Management & Development, a commercial real estate company.

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He is survived by parents, and fiance Evelyn Arana.

Kellie Nolan ‘07 of Torrance, CA died December 12, 2015 Kellie Nolan died on December 12, 2015. While at BMHS, Kellie played on the varsity volleyball team. She is remembered as a kind, caring, loving woman who brought love and laughter to many people. She was 27 years old.

At the time of her death, Kellie worked as a Physical Therapist Tech/Aide at Independent Physical Therapy.

She is survived by her parents, Greg and Anne Nolan, and her sister, Katie Nolan ‘08.

Following high school, Kellie graduated in 2011 from UC Berkeley with a degree in Public Health. While at Cal, she was a member of several volunteer and leadership organizations and was a member of the crew team.

Bro. Bob Ouellette, O.F.M. Conv.

June 16, 1924 - January 25, 2016

Former Bishop Montgomery teacher Bro. Bob Ouellette, O.F.M. Conv. passed away on January 25, 2016. He received his B.A. in English from Loyola University in Chicago.

While at BMHS, Bro. Bob taught a variety of English and religion courses from 19751988 and impacted the lives of hundreds of Bishop students.

Following his time at BMHS, he moved to San Pablo, CA, and was involved with the CCD program in St. Paul Parish. Bro. Bob then assisted in the Provincial Office and, subsequently, went to Portland, OR as the

Executive Assistant to then-Archbishop Levada. He worked as a tour guide at the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Italy, before returning to help at the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi in San Francisco.

For the last ten years, Bro. Bob was the Pastoral Associate of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Pismo Beach. For nearly forty years, he was a very active member of the Knights of Columbus.

We Remember Past BMHS Parents Who Have Died: • Nancy Baumgartner, mother of Steve Baumgartner ’76, Tim Baumgartner ’77, John Baumgartner ’79, Kathy Baumgartner-Marafino ’85, and Christy Baumgartner-Voorhees and grandmother to Alexandra Baumgartner ‘12, Brian Marafino ‘13, Scott Baumgartner ‘14, Tommy Baumgartner ‘16, Brendan Marafino ‘16, and Nicole Marafino ‘18.

• Tina Mora , mother of Sandy Mora-Laner ‘84, Mario Mora ‘85, Sergio Mora ‘90 and grandmother of Meghan Laner ‘09 and Katie Laner ‘11.

• John Del Rosso, father of Michele Del Rosso-Murphy ’75.

• Joseph Reinisch , father of Joe Reinisch, Jr. ‘91 and Anna Reinisch ‘98.

• Rosalee Kinane, mother of Sue Kinane ‘71 and grandmother of Christina Kinane ‘03.

• Marco Trejo , father of Ed Trejo ‘94.

• Bill McClory, father of Mike McClory ’82, Kathy McClory ’83, and Jim McClory.

• William Wall , father of Laurie Wall-Garcia ‘89 and Estelle Wall ‘95.

• Margaret McSweeney, mother of Jack McSweeney, Maureen McSweeney-Gill ’66, Michael McSweeney ’71, Meg McSweeney ‘74, Colleen McSweeney-Mitchell ‘76, and Erin McSweeney ‘77..

• Loren White, father of Tim White ‘69, Vince White ‘71, and Jo Ellen White ‘74.

• Natalie Pesutich , mother of Kristen Pesutich-Williams ‘85, James Pesutich ‘86 and Jason Pesutich ‘91.

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IN MEMORIAM

Mrs. Virginia Schneider

June 16, 1924 - November 7, 2015

O

n November 7, 2015, Bishop Montgomery High School lost a cherished member of the community when Mrs. Virginia (Ginnie) Schneider passed away peacefully with her family at her side and a full life behind her. She joined her beloved husband, George, who passed away on March 18, 2005. She was 91 years old.

Ginnie and George were the parents of 11 children, all of whom graduated from Bishop Montgomery. In addition to volunteering countless hours at BMHS, they were instrumental in the building of Bishop Montgomery High School and have remained benefactors of the school since its doors opened in 1957. In addition to the many projects and causes to which they contributed, the new retreat center on campus bears the Schneider name and they were responsible for the establishment of several scholarships that still exist today. In 2000, George and Virginia were inducted into the inaugural BMHS Hall of Fame class.

family was often found enjoying a breakfast on the patio savoring the plump strawberries from her garden. She owned the beautiful quality of not being judgmental to any who crossed her path and a generosity to all that had been blessed to meet her.

In addition, she had the patience of Job that kept her above the fray in her busy house. She brought warmth and peace to any room she entered … although she was known to kick the roughhousing kids out of the house to save the furniture.

Her wit was sharp and she wasn’t afraid to call you a ‘Wimpy Woo’ and suggest that you toughen up. Mom was a teacher of respect, values, hard work and a good time.” She was unconditionally loved and revered by her children.

Ginnie is preceded by her parents, Dorothy and Albert Funk; and three brothers, Albert, Fredrick and Henry Funk; as well as her beloved George. She is survived by her 11 children, Fritz ‘67 (Kit), Joan ‘67 (Ed Gilles ‘67), Annie ‘69 (Mike, deceased), Katie ‘70 (Gary), Hans ‘71 (Vicki), Chris ‘73 (Mary), Mary ‘75 (Jim), Joe ‘77 (Teresa), Steve ‘78 (Jeannette), Hank ‘80 (Karen) and Ginger ‘82 (Fernando); 24 grandchildren; and, seven great-grandchildren.

Portions and quotes taken from obituary written by Mrs. Schneider’s children.

“Besides excelling at child production and rearing, Mom was a garden queen, talented cook, volunteer extraordinaire, adventurous traveler, basketball fan and the original do-it-yourselfer (wallpapering and painting rooms long before the DIY network became popular). At her home,

“And we are sure, that like here on Earth, Mom will be enjoying a 5 o’clock martini with St. Peter, her family, and friends.”

Mr. Frank Distaso

April 11, 1924 - February 7, 2016

ABOVE: Frank Distaso, far left) with friend Max Jeffers, BMHS Assistant Principal Steve Miller and alumnus Eric Torres ‘99 at the 2007 Morgan Miranda Golf Tournament.

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Frank Distaso, the father of Bishop Montgomery Principal Rosemary Libbon, and a longtime friend and benefactor of the school, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on February 7, 2016. He was 91 years old.

Frank loved Bishop Montgomery and showed his support for the school and its students and faculty in many ways. In addition to supporting scholarship programs and fundraising events, Frank was a loyal participant in the BMHS/Morgan Miranda ‘01 Memorial Golf Tournament and, in 2007, was presented with the event’s Spirit Award for his generosity, kindness, loyalty, and enthusiasm.

Frank is survived by his wife of 68 years, Naomi Distaso, daughter Rosemary Distaso-Libbon, son Michael Distaso, granddaughter Marisa Libbon, and many, many friends and family members.

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