Torrance, CA (January 18, 2019): Last night, the BMHS girls' basketball program hosted alumnae who played in the program for a "Knight at the Game." Prior to the Lady Knights game against Cantwell-Sacred Heart, alumnae gathered in the BMHS Schneider Retreat Center for a reception and a meet-and-greet with the current varsity team.
The alumnae enjoyed refreshments provided by the current BMHS basketball parents and alumna Shelley Dungo '94. Girls' Head Coach, and alumna Noelle Quinn '03 invited the graduates to talk to the current players about their experiences playing at BMHS and offer them some words of wisdom about basketball, school and life.
After the reception, the alumnae headed down to the gym to watch the girls defeat Cantwell-Sacred Heart 76-15 in a Del Rey League matchup. At halftime, those in attendance were recognized at mid-court. One of the highlights was having longtime public address announcer, and 1986 BMHS graduate, Mark Waronek introduce them just as he did when they played.
"It was truly a special night on campus," says BMHS Director of Development & Alumni Andy Marafino. "Having our alumnae back on campus is always special because we want all of our alumni to feel like this will always be their home. The ladies tonight are an inspiration for everyone, especially our current student-athletes. They are all so successful in their lives because they are wonderful people and great role models."
The following players were in attendence:
Marianne Romero-Hamada '85
Donna Nobuyuki-Sugimoto '86
Veronica Contreras-Carnahan '87
Lily Cabaleiro '91
Stacie Smith '91
Keisa Smith '92
Shelley Dungo '94
Khiara Ferguson-Bailey '03
Lauren Martin '12
Sophia Carroll '18
Marianne Romero-Hamada '85
Donna Nobuyuki-Sugimoto '86
Veronica Contreras-Carnahan '87
Lily Cabaleiro '91
Stacie Smith '91
Keisa Smith '92
Shelley Dungo '94
Khiara Ferguson-Bailey '03
Lauren Martin '12
Sophia Carroll '18