Since her outstanding performance in the London Olympics, email messages have been streaming in for Carmelita Jeter, three time medalist and former BMHS Knight. Members of the BMHS community--students, their families, alumni, and faculty/staff-- have all expressed their tremendous pride, congratulations, and appreciation for Bishop's champion.
Here are many of the well-wishes that have been forwarded on to Carmelita:
Carmelita,
I am so proud of you! It is honor to say I played on the same basketball team as you and you were a point-guard's dream as I could always count on you to be at the other end of the court before anyone else. Go figure!
Congrats on bringing home the gold for USA. Your hard work and dedication has paid off. Go Knights!
Rochelle Gonzalez
Class of '99
Ms. Jeter,
I am a BMHS alumna of 1987. I am now a practicing physician in Chicago. Your performance at the Olympics brought tears to my eyes. I am so impressed by your accomplishments. You are a joy to watch and I wish you continued success. You are a credit to athletes, to women, to BMHS and to our country.
God Bless,
Abigail Martinez
Once Again!!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
-Felicia Shanahan
congratulations carmelita
anne moore
from class of 1973
GREAT JOB!!!! CARMELITA AND GOD BLESS
- Art Splawn
Way to go, Carmelita! From a sassy girl in the classroom to a champion! You have done us all proud!
- Kerry McOsker
Dear Carmelita,
As an American and a Bishop Montgomery alumna, I am very proud of you and your
Olympic accomplishments. Good luck and God bless you in all of your future endeavors!
- Barbara (Moore) Novotney, Class of 1965
Congrats on your many accomplishments. All of your hard work paid off. Go Knights and Toros!
- Manuel Vela '98
Carmelita!
You do your alma mater proud!
Go knights!
Mitch Propster- '87
Congrats on all the medals you earned in London! You and your other usa teammates are awesome and totally inspire a new generation of women athletes everywhere! Your amazing congrats again!
- kristine chavez 05'
Congratulations, Carmelita. You did an amazing job in London! You should be very proud of yourself. You have made all current and former knights very proud!!!!
Sincerely, Sandra Rocha
Congratulations! It was awesome watching you during the 2012 Olympics! Love it! Go Knight Pride and Go USA!
- Frances Cachuela-Yap '92
Congratulations Carmelita!!
We are so very proud of you and wish you continued success. There are so many young girls looking up to you and hoping to one day achieve their goals and dreams. We are so happy for you and enjoy all of the success to come!
The Alexander Family
Congratulations Carmelita! We are so proud of you.
- Kimberly Ables
Congratulations Carmelita.
- Angelo Ameresekere
Dear Carmelita,
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You're such an inspiration to all of us, past, present and future Bishop Montgomery Knights. We are very proud of everything you accomplished in London. God Bless you and hope to see you in Rio 2016.
Love,
Your fans, The Belanger Family
Congratulations Carmelita! We watched every race and were cheering you on. I am so proud to be a Knight and you truly inspire me to continue my gymnastics meets and be the best that I can be.
Sincerely,
Jordan Bevan, Sophomore
Congratulations, job well done!
It takes years of dedication and denial of life's ordinary things to accomplish what you have accomplished.
From Diana Homesly Murphy ('70)
Faculty 1973-1997
Dear Ms. Jeter,
I have a daughter who just graduated Bishop in June, a son who will be a Junior at Bishop and an 8th grade son who aspires to attend Bishop when it is his time. As fellow Knights, we wanted to offer our Heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS! on your superb performances in London!!!
YOU ARE AN AMAZING WOMAN--ONE WHO EPITOMIZES WHAT IT MEANS TO 'REPRESENT', A ROLE MODEL I AM PROUD TO HAVE MY CHILDREN
LOOK UP TO AND A PERSON OF OUTSTANDING CHARACTER: YOU SET GOALS AND DID WHAT IT TOOK TO ACHIEVE THEM....JUST INCREDIBLE.
THANK YOU for your tremendously positive examples of leadership and character...on an international level! We are so proud of you.
With Love and Peace,
Leigh Shindo and Kids...
Alyssa, Gregory and Mark Baldo
CONGRATULATIONS, Carmelita!!!! You bring such a sense of pride to the Bishop community. I was texting family and friends we know to brag about your incredible accomplishments and the fact that you had attended BMHS!
Breaking a world record...WOW! we are all so proud of you! We are sure your whole family is extremely proud. What a legacy! You shine brightly!
Best wishes,
The Medina Family (Marissa Class of 2011)
Great job Carmelita! I am so proud to have gone to the same HS as you. You looked spectacular out there
-Elizabeth Butler BMHS class of '96
Congratulations Carmelita - We are very proud of you!
- Wendy V Williams
mother of Monique-Sheri Hancox - 2003 & Maurice-Ravel Crear - 2010
Carmelita,
You have made your school, family, friends and country very proud.
Congratulations!!!!!!
Melanie (Trainer) Baxter '64
Dear Ms. Jeter,
It was so exciting watching your races, especially the relay. You make the whole country as well as BMHS very proud
- Kemp Richardson ‘77
Carmelita,
I was so happy for you and proud to say I "know" you!! Congratulations on winning the bronze, silver and gold medals. It is an honor for me to know ann Olympic medal winner. I hope you will stop by to see me when you come to BMHS.
Love and congrats,
Christine Collette
Congrats Carmelita. As a fellow Class of 98 grad, I can't tell you how proud you made me feel not only as an Alumni of BMHS but as an American as well. Thank you for all of your sacrifice and hard work to make an average guy like me feel a little bit more special for being able to say "my classmate is an Olympian."
Dave Podzimek
Class of 98
My son Jonahs Ruiz and I are so proud of your TRIUMPH! You are a great inspiration to us all. We were watching and cheering for you every step of the way. May God Bless you always and keep giving you the strength to continue with a prosperous future. Myself been a mother I want to also congratulate your family for raising such a wonderful young lady. USA IS PROUD!!!!
Sincerely,
Carol Melero
Congratulations Carmelita Jeter! You are celebrated especially in our community knowing you make Catholic schools proud! Saints Peter and Paul School community celebrates your success!
Nancy Kuria, Principal
Congratulations, Camelita. You do our school proud!
You’re awesome.
Kathy (Thompson) Burkholder, Class of ’70
Carmelita, Congratulations!!!!!!!
- BRENDA SWANN
Great job Carmelita! I had no idea you were from BMHS! I was in the lst graduating class in 1961 and was watching your outstanding performance and was amazed at the record set.
- Judith DeBord Trester
Dear Carmelita,
Congratulations on winning the gold medal!! I know I don't know you personally, but it made me feel very proud as an African American woman to see you and your team break a world record!! I am happy for you, and I'm sure there is more to come!! Good luck in your future endeavors!
Sincerely,
Monica Taylor '03
Carmelita, my 'dumpling',
I still can't watch a replay without tearing up. I am not a bit surprised.....it has all lead to this. You are so deserving and just exactly where you are meant to be. We could not be more proud and honored by the way you have always represented our school and country. By the way, do you remember when you weren't sure that you wanted to run track, because you would have to lose your long nails? I'm thinking it was a pretty good 'trade off'! All my love and prayers for your team mates and especially for you.
xox,
Mrs. Skelley
Carmelita we are so Proud of you!! You are a true champion and a gift to the United States and to our school, Bishop Montgomery!!! Our entire family watched with Pride to see you race and cheer you on!! You made us feel a part of the Olympic Spirit!! Thank you for all your hard work and effort.
It was so fun to watch you.
Congratulations,
The Dockery Family, Eric Dockery sophomore 2012
Carmelita -
The current Mothers' Club wishes you all the best, and lots of love!.. Great job, we loved watching you!
Thank you,
BMHS Mothers' Club
2011-2012 Board
Congratulations Carmelita! You are a true champion and we are all so proud of you!
The Schultz Family
(Matthew, Class of 2013)
You Go Girl! As soon as I saw you do The Sign of the Cross, I told my husband "she's going to win -- she believes in God and just crossed herself." You and the Lord did it! Congratulations.
Alumna - Diane Failla - Class of 1973
Dear Carmelita:
Wow, what a woman!!!! You are absolutely awe-inspiring. You have made your country (and all BMHS alumni) so proud. Congratulations on your historic achievements and hard work. Prayers and all good wishes for the relay...my entire family will be watching from Virginia and rooting for you and your teammates. Enjoy London....Go Carmelita - Go USA!!!!!!!!!!!!
All the Best,
Laura (Stanley) Gimlett
BMHS Class of 1979
Varsity Track 1979
now living and watching all your exciting events from Warrenton, VA
Congratulations Carmelita. It was sensation to watch you run and succeed. You make us all proud.
- Dan Shanahan
Carmelita,
Great Job in the Olympics and may the peace and the grace of God protect you, your loved ones and the US athletes as you travel back home to the UNited States.
God bless,
Rayne Mayo c/o 1991
Congratulations, Carmelita! Way to show your "Knight Pride"! Black and Gold forever!
- Laura Gilroy Hastings, BMHS 1968
Congratulations Carmelita your awesome! God Bless.
- Frank Ravelo '88
Congratulations Carmelita! You made the Knights and the Toros proud. What an example for all the Knights and Toros, especially the girls. Never give up!
- Ray Diaz
Hi Carmelita,
Michael Holbrook here from the class of '97. Also Trinity '93! I first caught you on TV competing in 2010 at either a Nike or Adidas track event. I had to do a double take, and was like WHAT!!!...that's Carmelita running pro! It's crazy because I remember playing basketball with you in Jr. High. You were always super competitive, even back then :). Words can't describe how proud I am to see you represent our country. I've been spreading the word, and all of my friends and family have been cheering you on during the Olympics. Congratulations on your new hardware, and best of luck on the 4X100! We will be supporting you all the way.
God Bless,
Michael C. Holbrook
PS. I heard they named a Cheetah cub after you at the National Zoo...How Cool is that!!!
Congratulations, Coach CJ! Who's house?!? B-HOUSE! Your knights are so proud of you!!!!!
Love and Prayers, Sierra Evans Class of 2010
Carmelita,
We are so proud of you!
Congratulations on all your hard work and continued success!
- Ed Burian BMHS Class of 71
Congratulations and go Knights!!!
From, Todd, Lydia and Nathan Smith (class of 2014)
Congratulations Carmelita!!
-Robert Arroyo
you go girl..you are making us all proud of our roots and connection to you...we are one..live long and succeed..
love, kathleen crowley shortridge
Congratulations Carmelita!
Your grace and determination were visible to the world.
Thank you for being a joy to watch.
We're praying and pulling for you.
Go GOLD for His glory!
Trish Ruiz Pearson - BMHS 1980
Springfield, MO
Congratualtions Carmelita! You are truly an inspiration and example of what hard work and tenacity will get you in life. Thank you for making us all proud to be an American and a Knight.
Marcus Gomez - Class of 1991
Carmelita! Congratulations!!! Way to make history and make us Knights proud!! :)
- Mike Guthrie
Congrats to Carmelita! As an alumni, I've been following Carmelita in London and able to encourage my kids, 6, 9, & 11, to show them how it's done! Recently, showing them my high school on visit to Torrance makes Carmelita more real than just seeing her on tv. Carmelita making everyone proud...wooo-whoop!
Emma Sills '84
Congratulations Carmelita!!!!!!!!!!!! Your fellow alumni are so proud!!!!
- Pina Rimada (Pumilia '02)
Dear Carmelita,
Congratulations ! Your accomplishments are extraordinary! May God continue to bless you in anything you choose to do.
Go USA! and Go Knights!
The Park Family
Congratulations Carmelita !!!! The Bishop Montgomery Knights are thrilled and proud of you!!!
- Colleen Larson
A Huge Congratulations to you Carmelita! How surprised and honor I was when I learned that you were a BMHS grad! Kudos to you!!! You made all the alumni proud!!!
Daniel Blake
Class of '88
Congratulations Carmelita!! Hard work and determination certainly does pay off! You are an inspiration to us all. Keep it up!
~The Manalansan Family
So proud of Carmelita's accomplishments! Great to have an alum to cheer for!
God bless,
The Wright Family
Cameron = 2009
Erin = 2010
Congratulations Carmelita! You are an inspiration to everyone, to never give up on their dreams and push as hard as they can to make it to where they want to be. Wishing you continued success as you go for gold today!
All the best,
Jenny Concepcion Hansen
Class of 1998
congratulations Carmelita!!!!
- Diana Baez
Congratulations Carmelita Jeter!!! Way to make us even more proud!!
- Laurie Anne Lesovsky
Congratulations!!! Thanks for making us proud to be Knights!
- Felicia Shanahan
Congratulations to Carmelita Jeter for her success in the London Olympics; the alums of BMHS are extremely proud of her, she is an outstanding lady.
- Pat Kealey
BMHS '68
Congratulations Carmelita!!! You have made the Olympics so much fun to watch for all of us Knights!!! Good luck in your relay!
- Denise Loversky
Congratulations Carmelita! You are an outstanding example of Knight Pride!
With the Warmest Wishes to You and Your Family,
Mona Rivera Reyes
Class of 1985
Carmelita, we finally have someone from our hometown school...the Jara family (4 alumni) and parents are extremely proud and YOU must have an amazing feeling....hard work pays off. Your family must be proud peacocks right now! This will never be forgotten. You've made a positive permanent mark in history.
The Jara family
Congrats Carmelita. So proud.
Class of 84' - I was an Olympic hopeful for the 1988 Winter Olympics but sadely did not make the final cut.
Love watching you on TV and telling my kids that you went to the same HS as their dad.
Way to go!!
Roland Blashe'
BMHS Class of 84'
Congratulations Carmelita!! As an alumna of BMHS and proud parent of a BMHS alumna as well as a former runner at BMHS myself - we have been cheering you on from our home in San Pedro!! Congrats on your commitment to your sport and congrats on earning TWO OLYMPIC MEDALS! You are an inspiration to us here at home. Best of luck in the relay race - we'll be cheering you on and hoping for another win!!
The Satalich Family
Way to go Carmelita! Good luck in the relay!
Michael Gonzales
Class of 2010
Heartfelt congratulations!!! You are awesome!!! Go Knights!
Denise Joncich '80
Congratulations, Carmelita! It has been such a joy to watch you compete. Wishing you continued success in all you do.
- Jen Avery
CONGRATULATIONS CARMELITA GOOD LUCK IN THE NEXT RACE. ENTHUSIASTIC REGARDS,
- Jerry McEniry
V. Cool!!!!
Rich Connell '69
Congrats on winning the Olympic Medal! I luv the Olympics & I'm always amazed how fast you athletes are. What a blessing. Enjoy your medal cus you deserve it!
Cece Deiparine
Class of 88
We are rooting for you! Go team USA!!!
Love, US
--Brad Pistole
The dedication, mental preparedness, and athleticism requires for this milestone is incredible and inspiring! I am proud of you... you had some good vibes going your way from Minneapolis, MN!!!
Go Knights,
Irene Fernando
Great job, Carmelita! Congratulations!
I'm bragging about your accomplishment to everyone I know!
- Joanne Svarda, Faculty
Yay! Go Knight!
Regards,
Mary C Fleming, BMHS Class of '71
Congratulations Carmelita! You make us proud!!!!
The Tyler Family
Current BMHS Family - class of 2014
[email protected]/Paula Tyler
Congratulations Carmelita!
Our family enjoyed watching (and cheering for) you at the Olympic games. My incoming freshman daughter (Bishop 2016) was particularly impressed! Congratulations again on your many achievements. Go Knights!
- Kathy Yi
Way to go!!! So proud of you and your accomplishments! Go Knights! Go USA!
Love, Irma Vazquez '86
Great Job Carmelita - Way to do your alma mater and country proud!
Angie Toyama - Bishop Montgomery, Class of 1980
Hi Carmelita,
CONGRATULATIONS! on your medal wins! I was rooting for you all the way! Wishing you the best for your next race. Go, Knight, Go!
Bonnie
Class of '68
Congratulations Carmelita, you are an inspiration!
-Pamela Moeller
Mom of Brynne Moeller (2011) & Cameron Moeller (2013)
Whoot!! Whoot!!! Go Jeter Go! Oh, ahem, I guess that is: She Went!! Oh, Boy! How she Went!!!
Congratulations!!! Thanks for your amazing hard work, your role modeling to our young people, and the honor you have brought to The USA, California, Bishop Montgomery, Your Family ... and YOURSELF. You earned it!
- Conna Condon
Class of '66
Congratulations! Awesome job!
Griselda Gutierrez (85) and Gabriela Gonzalez (15)
Carmelita Jeter! You are such an inspiration! I've been running track since 6th grade, and I run varsity track four all my four years at Bishop Montgomery. You finished coaching right before I came to Bishop Montgomery, so unfortunately i missed out on your advice and coaching skills. But I love to run, and I wish you the best! Congratulations on all your achievements.
Sincerely,
Nicole A. Powell
Bishop Montgomery High School '12
Loyola Marymount University '16
Way to go! You did us proud! We're rooting for you! Go USA!!! Good luck in the relay!
- Stephanie Vezzuto
Hi Carmelita,
The class of '98 is so proud of you. I, for one, am happy to know that people in our 30s can be first time Olympians. Good luck tomorrow in the relay. We'll all be cheering for you. You have so much to be proud of.
Matt Cheung '98
Congrats CJ! So proud of you & all your hard work!
Best,
~Celeste
Carmelita,
As a fellow Bishop alum I could not be more proud to say that we share the same high school! You are making the south bay proud. You are representing California with class, but most of all we the entire country is lucky to have you representing us in London! Keep up the amazing work and know you have a whole army of Knights rooting for you at home!
Thanks for all that you do!
Sam Hickerson '10
Congratulations Carmelita! You are an inspiration! Best wishes on your next race!
-Stephanie Nuruki
Hello Bishop Montgomery!
Please relay our BIG congratulations from Carmelita's fellow alumni is Lynnwood, WA!!! :)
Makes us proud!!!
Thanks for sharing. :)
Pat "McDermott" Lord '75
Congratulations Carmelita!! We are glued to the games and cheering you on here in Redondo Beach! Your BMHS Family is so proud of you and your accomplishments! You are making us proud! Best of luck in the 4x100. #KnightPride
- Julie Lawlor Class of '85
Congrats Carmelita! You make all knights and Americans so proud!!
- Jodi Schwan '84
CONGRATULATIONS, CARMELITA! GOD BLESS YOU. KEEP IT UP.
- BRENDA CLASS OF 1961
Congrats Carmelita!!!! Thanks for helping put BMHS in the limelight!!! and you of course!!!!!
- Brett B.
Carmelita,
Congratulations and thank you for representing our USA. You make us proud!
Enjoy the rest of your time with your fellow athletics in England.
-Rose Martinez, BMHS Faculty/Staff
Congratulations Carmelita! You make our whole school proud to be Knights! Many blessings on your upcoming relay.
Peace,
Fr. Ed Benioff-Priest/BMHSChaplain
Congratulations Carmelita...such great persistence. I am sure there were many long painful hours that led up to your medals. Such power in the way you run, such beauty. One gets the feeling you embody more than just physical prowess. Great example for my grandchildren. Best of luck going forward in all your other endeavers
Regards,
Michael D. Harrison
Class of 1972
Carmelita Jeter u looked amazing!
GREAT JOB in nailing the GOLD!!!!!
- Greg & Elaine Sansbury
Hi Carmelita!
It's me, Señora Laura Fabbri, and I just heard at Bishop about your gold!!! Soooo proud of you, chica! We were at a restaurant in the island of Kauai when we saw you get your silver. I told every one at the restaurant that you were my student from school!! Congrats from all us, the Fabbri family
Laura
Congratulations Carmelita! May God continue to bless you in your career.
- Michele and DaJon Benjamin
Amazing!!!! You and your team looked great out there! So proud of our Knight and all of our USA athletes! Congratulations, Carmelita! Hope to see you at Bishop with your well-deserved medals!
- Joanne Svarda, Faculty
WE ARE SOOOO PROUD OF YOU!!! CONGRATULATIONS!
- Bahram Naghibi
Way to go Carmelita!!! Congratulations!
Love, Me!!!
Shelly Madrigal
Congrats Carmelita!! You have made America proud! I remember you well from both Trinity Lutheran and BMHS. So happy for you!
Love,
Raquel Fernandez (Class of 97)
Congrats Coach CJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was so amazing watching you run. You made me really proud to be a Bishop Alum. May God continue to bless you and your family.
-Crystal
Congratulations Carmelita,
we are so happy that you have done what you wanted to do, and we are very proud of you!
- From Anita Parker, mother of a 2011 alumnae
Congrats! Go USA and BMHS!
- Andrew McGarry
Congratulations!! Very proud of the USA team!
-lmandhm
Congratulations Carmelita - Diana Baez Class of 1977
Diana :o))
Carmelita, congrats congrats congrats!!!!! All of BMHS and the USA is very proud of you!!
-Kathy Cabrera
Congratulations, Coach CJ!!!!!! You make all of us proud to call ourselves Knights!!!!!!
-Tim Fitzsimons '09
Congratulations and May God continue to bless you Carmelita!!! So happy for you!!!
- Diana Francisco
We all watched you run like the wind with your head held high. You are a true American champion setting a positive example to those wanting to grow up and be like you! Thanks for showing that BMHS fighting spirit. Now go have some well deserved fun!
- Diane (Dedeaux) Smith. 68'
Carmelita,
Congratulations! We are so proud of you!
- Ed Burian
Carmelita,
Congratulations! I ran track at BMHS in the 80's and felt so much pride watching you.
Best,
Robert Balmaseda
Congratulations Carmelita!
BMHS always was prepping all of us to be the best thst we could be! Go Class of 98! We need a 15 year reunion & have you as the guest of honor!
-Jenn Guhit
Wow! Congratulations! I am from the class of'78. Always a Knight!
-Kathlyn Ignacio MD
Congratulations!! What an amazing accomplishment. Way to go!! I bet you are still smiling ear to ear!!
- Carol Guerrero Taylor (BMHS -Class of 1986)
Congratulations!
-M Villa
Congratulations Carmelita!
You have shown yourself to be such a true champion and an incredible inspiration to others. I am a graduate of BMHS ('67), and you make me so proud to be an alumna! It has been a joy to watch you compete in the Summer Olympics, and I look forward to your future successes. Best of luck to you and many, many thanks for what you have already accomplished.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Lessing
Congratulations to you and your amazing team! God bless you in your travels!
- Georgia (Dill) Parsons '66
I watched every race! Astounding!!!!
- Mary Lou (Alford) Moreno class '61
Congrats CJ! We were watching and rooting for you throughout this amazing time! So proud to say that I ran BMHS track with you as coach!
- Rachel Ballister BMHS Track and XC 2006-2010
Great job Carmelita!!! We are living vicariously through you and it doesn't get much better! You make us proud! We love Champions .. notice my company name. :)
- Pat "McDermott" Lord '75 BMHS/Champions Real Estate Services