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 1,200 students in grades 9 through 12, making BMHS the sixth largest private high school in Los Angeles County. The faculty is headed by Principal Rosemary Libbon.
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.
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.
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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:
- Football
- Volleyball
- Softball
- Soccer
- Cross country
- Track and Field
- Golf
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Swimming
- Song Team
- Pep flags / Short Flags
- Surf
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School Brand
Feeling a need to keep up with the today's trends and styles, 2012 marked the re-design of Bishop Montgomery High School Branding, as a way to increase school pride and revenue. The use of social media, school magazines and articles allows the school to promote the school and their new brand throughout the community, while keeping a close eye on their students. The new logo was created by Global Village Concerns, who specializes in School Branding and Marketing. The new logo is to represent a new era of "Knight Pride", lasting impression on students, and to advance the schools brand and market itself to a wider audience that demands innovation.
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
- Chandler Jones (wide receiver), (Class of 2009
- Denise Austin, fitness pioneer (Class of 1975)
- Bill Bordley, former Major League Baseball pitcher (Class of 1976)
- 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 2000)
- Noelle Quinn, UCLA women's basketball player (Class of 2003),currently in the WNBA with the Los Angeles Sparks
- 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)
- Sal Torres, Mayor, City of Daly City (Class of 1978)
- Michael Mendoza, American football player
Alma mater
All praise to thee, Montgomery, will rise in accent strong
Our Lady, Queen of Angels, most worthy of our song
Justice, truth, and honor our motto ever be
Loyal sons and daughters, we'll sing of victory.
All praise the name Montgomery,
Strong prelate loved and true.
His mighty arm of courage inflamed pure faith anew.
Justice, truth, and honor our motto ever be,
Loyal sons and daughters, we'll sing of victory.
Our thanks to thee, Montgomery,
Throughout our lives be told,
Our Cardinal of bounty God's gift on us bestowed.
Justice, truth, and honor our motto ever be,
Loyal sons and daughters, we'll sing of victory.
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