Bishop Montgomery High School

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Bishop Montgomery High School
Address
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5430 Torrance Boulevard

Torrance
,
(Los Angeles County)
,
California
90503

United States
Coordinates33°50′14″N 118°22′20″W / 33.83722°N 118.37222°W / 33.83722; -118.37222Coordinates: 33°50′14″N 118°22′20″W / 33.83722°N 118.37222°W / 33.83722; -118.37222
Information
TypePrivate, College-prep
MottoJustice, Truth, and Honor
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1957
PrincipalDr. James Garza
Grades9-12
GenderCoeducational
Enrollment1104 (2009)
Campus size24 acres (97,000 m2)
Color(s)Black and Gold   
Athletics conferenceCIF - Southern Section
Camino Del Rey Association
Team nameKnights
AccreditationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges[1]
NewspaperKnightlife
Dean of Student LifeMilana McDermott
Admissions DirectorCasey Dunn
Athletic DirectorKareem Mutire
Websitehttp://www.bmhs-la.org

Bishop Montgomery High School (commonly referred to as "BMHS" or simply "Bishop" by students) is a Catholic high school serving twenty-five parishes in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles. BMHS was founded in 1957, and staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Conventual Franciscans, and lay faculty. The 24-acre (97,000 m2) campus is located in Torrance, California, in southwest Los Angeles County, one mile (1.6 km) from the Pacific Ocean and the Del Amo Mall. The coeducational student body is approximately 900 students in grades 9 through 12, making BMHS the sixth largest private high school in Los Angeles County. The faculty is headed by Principal Dr. Jim Garza.

The school is named for the first American-born Bishop of Monterey-Los Angeles, the Most Reverend George Thomas Montgomery. As the ordinary of the diocese from 1896 to 1902, Bishop Montgomery demanded that government recognize the right of parents to send their children to schools of their choice.[2]

BMHS is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and offers a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum combined with Christian values. Advanced Placement courses are offered in all major subjects, and 98 percent of graduates pursue higher education.

Athletics[]

Bishop Montgomery competes in most high school sports, playing in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Del Rey League against Bishop Amat (La Puente), St. Bernard (Playa del Rey), St. Paul (Santa Fe Springs), and Junipero Serra (Gardena). Other local rivals include Torrance High School, St. John Bosco (Bellflower), and St. Joseph (Lakewood). BMHS has been particularly successful in its basketball and volleyball programs, frequently appearing in the California state quarterfinals or higher.

The school's teams go by the name "The Knights", and the team colors are black and gold.

The following sports are offered at Bishop Montgomery:

Music Department[]

The BMHS Music Department includes academic classes, campus music ministry, and performing ensembles. Academic classes are offered during the day, and include Music Theory, Music History, and Music Production. Campus music ministry meets after school, and prepares music for school masses. Performing ensembles include: Knight Band and Guard, the school marching band; Wind Ensemble; Jazz Band; Jazz Combo; Vocal Jazz; Indoor Drumline; and Winter Color Guard.

The music department has recently experienced a renaissance, including the hiring of additional faculty and staff, the purchase of new instruments, equipment, and band uniforms, and much greater performance and competition participation. Most recently, the department has hosted a spring SCSBOA (Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association) Solo / Ensemble Festival, and traveled with 80 participants to Washington, D.C., to perform at the World War II Memorial.

Notable alumni[]

  • Denise Austin, fitness pioneer (Class of 1975)
  • Bill Bordley, former Major League Baseball pitcher (Class of 1976)
  • Marine Cano, former professional soccer player (Class of 1972)
  • Errick Craven, professional basketball player in the French Ligue Nationale de Basketball (Class of 2001)
  • Chris Engen, television actor (Class of 1997)
  • Dreux Frederic (Lil' Fizz), rapper from B2K (attended freshman year, 1999–2000)
  • Carmelita Jeter, gold-medalist sprinter (Class of 1998)
  • Richard T. Jones, actor
  • Brandon Lee, actor (freshman year only)
  • Patricia Neske, former German figure skater (Class of 1984)
  • Terrance Pennington, free-agent offensive tackle in the NFL, formerly with the Buffalo Bills (Class of 2001)
  • Noelle Quinn, UCLA women's basketball player (Class of 2003), formerly in the WNBA with the Los Angeles Sparks and Seattle Storm, current head coach with the Seattle Storm
  • Sigi Schmid, head coach, MLS Seattle Sounders (Class of 1971) and US Soccer hall of fame member.
  • Omarr Smith, current Arena Football League defensive back with the San Jose SaberCats (Class of 1995)
  • Stanley Wilson, NFL cornerback with the Detroit Lions (Class of 2000)
  • Nnamdi Asomugha, NFL cornerback for the Oakland Raiders (freshman year only)
  • , Mayor, City of Daly City (Class of 1978)
  • Michael Mendoza, American football player
  • Ethan Thompson, Basketball player for the Oregon State Beavers (Class of 2017)

Notes and references[]

  1. ^ WASC-ACS. "WASC-Accrediting Commission for Schools". Archived from the original on 2009-08-14. Retrieved 2009-06-05.
  2. ^ Gnerre, Sam (April 1, 2017). "All about Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance, and its namesake". South Bay History. Daily Breeze. Retrieved 2020-09-30.

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