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Celeste Adams '94 / Class of 2018
Celeste Adams ’94 is another athlete who not only played three sports at BMHS, she excelled at all of them. The 1994 BMHS Female Sportswoman of the Year was a standout in volleyball, soccer and softball at BMHS and has the hardware to back it up. On the volleyball court, Adams was a 2-year letterwinner and, in 1992, helped the Lady Knights to the program’s first of many CIF titles. As a senior in 1993, she helped the team to the State Finals. She was a 2-time All-Mission League pick and was named 1st Team All-State in 1993. On the soccer field, Adams is arguably the greatest goalkeeper in school history. She helped the Lady Knights to league titles all three years she was on the varsity and garnered all-league honors each year. As a junior, she was named Mission League Defensive Player of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, and was a 3rd Team All-CIF selection. As a senior, Adams was named Mission League Goalkeeper of the Year and was instrumental in guiding BMHS to the 1993-94 CIF title. Following the season, she was named CIF Goalkeeper of the Year, City of Torrance Player of the Year, and All-State Goalkeeper. On the softball field, Adams was a three-year letterwinner and helped the Lady Knights to two CIF playoff appearances. Adams attended Loyola Marymount University and lettered four years in soccer. She was a 1994 2nd Team All-West Coast Conference selection and has her name in the LMU record books in multiple categories. She holds the LMU record for Most Saves in a Game (19) and Most Saves in a Season (119) and is 2nd in Career Saves with 294. She passed away on October 20, 2022 and the Celeste Adams '94 Memorial Scholarship at BMHS was created in her memory.
Celeste Adams ’94 is another athlete who not only played three sports at BMHS, she excelled at all of them. The 1994 BMHS Female Sportswoman of the Year was a standout in volleyball, soccer and softball at BMHS and has the hardware to back it up. On the volleyball court, Adams was a 2-year letterwinner and, in 1992, helped the Lady Knights to the program’s first of many CIF titles. As a senior in 1993, she helped the team to the State Finals. She was a 2-time All-Mission League pick and was named 1st Team All-State in 1993. On the soccer field, Adams is arguably the greatest goalkeeper in school history. She helped the Lady Knights to league titles all three years she was on the varsity and garnered all-league honors each year. As a junior, she was named Mission League Defensive Player of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, and was a 3rd Team All-CIF selection. As a senior, Adams was named Mission League Goalkeeper of the Year and was instrumental in guiding BMHS to the 1993-94 CIF title. Following the season, she was named CIF Goalkeeper of the Year, City of Torrance Player of the Year, and All-State Goalkeeper. On the softball field, Adams was a three-year letterwinner and helped the Lady Knights to two CIF playoff appearances. Adams attended Loyola Marymount University and lettered four years in soccer. She was a 1994 2nd Team All-West Coast Conference selection and has her name in the LMU record books in multiple categories. She holds the LMU record for Most Saves in a Game (19) and Most Saves in a Season (119) and is 2nd in Career Saves with 294. She passed away on October 20, 2022 and the Celeste Adams '94 Memorial Scholarship at BMHS was created in her memory.
Tashara Carter '97 / Class of 2017
In a program with a long history of great players, Tashara Carter ’97 is one of the best girls’ basketball players ever to wear the Bishop Montgomery uniform. She arrived on campus at a time when the girls’ basketball program was becoming a force in both the CIF Southern Section and the state, and she helped bring the program to even greater heights. In fact, she is one of the most decorated basketball players, male or female, in school history. As a 4-year letter winner, Carter was named 1st Team All-Del Rey League 3 times and Del Rey League MVP twice. She was named 1st Team All-CIF 3 times, including being named CIF Player of the Year as a senior after leading the Lady Knights to the second of back-to-back CIF titles. On the state level, Carter was a 2-time Division II All-State selection, a 1st Team All-State Junior and a 2nd Team All-State Elite team selection as a senior. In 1996-97, she helped lead the Lady Knights to the second of back-to-back state titles and was named the Division III State Player of the Year. In all, she helped BMHS to three CIF finals appearances, two CIF titles, and two state titles. Carter was also a 3-time Daily Breeze All-Area pick and was the first basketball player in school history, male or female, to earn Daily Breeze Player of the Year honors, an award that has now been won by a BMHS basketball player 13 times. Following her senior season, Carter was named a 1997 USA Today Honorable Mention All-America. She is third in program history with an impressive 1,767 points scored. After graduation, Carter accepted a full scholarship to attend USC. As a 4-year letter winner at USC, Carter earned Pac-10 Honorable Mention honors in 1999-00 and she is a member of the USC 1,000 point club, scoring 1,001 points in her college career.
In a program with a long history of great players, Tashara Carter ’97 is one of the best girls’ basketball players ever to wear the Bishop Montgomery uniform. She arrived on campus at a time when the girls’ basketball program was becoming a force in both the CIF Southern Section and the state, and she helped bring the program to even greater heights. In fact, she is one of the most decorated basketball players, male or female, in school history. As a 4-year letter winner, Carter was named 1st Team All-Del Rey League 3 times and Del Rey League MVP twice. She was named 1st Team All-CIF 3 times, including being named CIF Player of the Year as a senior after leading the Lady Knights to the second of back-to-back CIF titles. On the state level, Carter was a 2-time Division II All-State selection, a 1st Team All-State Junior and a 2nd Team All-State Elite team selection as a senior. In 1996-97, she helped lead the Lady Knights to the second of back-to-back state titles and was named the Division III State Player of the Year. In all, she helped BMHS to three CIF finals appearances, two CIF titles, and two state titles. Carter was also a 3-time Daily Breeze All-Area pick and was the first basketball player in school history, male or female, to earn Daily Breeze Player of the Year honors, an award that has now been won by a BMHS basketball player 13 times. Following her senior season, Carter was named a 1997 USA Today Honorable Mention All-America. She is third in program history with an impressive 1,767 points scored. After graduation, Carter accepted a full scholarship to attend USC. As a 4-year letter winner at USC, Carter earned Pac-10 Honorable Mention honors in 1999-00 and she is a member of the USC 1,000 point club, scoring 1,001 points in her college career.
Danielle Graham '97 / Class of 2017
One could argue that the Graham’s are the most decorated family in the history of Bishop Montgomery athletics; and the youngest, Danielle, did more than just add to the family’s list of accomplishments. Danielle’s father, Dan, was the CIF Player-of-the-Year in both football and baseball and helped the Knights to the 1967 CIF title in baseball. He was the 1967 Male Athlete-of-the-Year and he was inducted into the inaugural hall of fame class in 2011. Danielle’s sister, Shelly ’89, was an all-league volleyball and basketball player and was the 1989 BMHS Female Athlete-of-the-Year. Natalie ’93 helped the girls’ volleyball team win the program’s 1st CIF title in 1992 and on the basketball court was an All-CIF pick, recorded one of only two known triple-doubles in program history, and scored 1,560 points (7th in program history). She was named 1993 BMHS Sportswoman-of-the-Year. Dan, Shelly, and Natalie, by themselves, make the Graham’s Bishop Montgomery athletic royalty. By the time Danielle was finished with her athletic career at BMHS, however, her family most likely needed to purchase a new trophy case for her accomplishments alone. As a 4-year varsity letter winner in volleyball, Danielle helped the Lady Knights to 3 league titles, 2 CIF titles, and a state title. She was a 3-time All-Del Rey League selection. As a junior, she was named 2nd Team All-CIF. As a senior, she was named 1st Team All-CIF and the State Player of the Year. On the basketball court, Danielle was also a 4-year letter winner and helped the Lady Knights to back-to-back CIF and State titles in 1995-96 and 1996-97. She was named to the All-Del Rey League team as a sophomore, junior and senior; as a senior in 1996-97, she was named 1st Team All-CIF, 1st Team All-State, and 1st Team Daily Breeze All-Area. She finished her basketball career with 1,402 points, which currently ranks 10th in program history. In total during her four years, Danielle won 4 CIF titles and 3 State titles, making her one of the most decorated athletes in school history. She was the 1997 BMHS Female Athlete-of-the-Year and went on to play basketball at Fresno State University.
Mike Hall '91 / Class of 2018
It is arguable that Mike Hall ’91 is the last student-athlete in BMHS history to participate in four varsity sports. Mike didn’t just participate, though. He was an exceptional athlete and one of the best football players to wear a Knights uniform. As a three-year letterwinner at linebacker, Hall proved to be one of the best leaders on and off the field for the Knights, serving as a team captain in 1990. As a junior in 1989, Hall was named 1st Team All-Angelus League, arguably the toughest league in Southern California at the time. As a senior in 1990, Hall was again named 1st Team All-Angelus League and also garnered 2nd Team All-Los Angeles Times honors and 2nd Team Daily Breeze All-Area honors. Following the season, he played in the prestigious West Torrance Lions All-Star game. In addition to football, Hall excelled in other sports as well. He lettered in golf one year and was an outstanding baseball player as well. As a junior in 1990, he was named 2nd Team All-Angelus League on the diamond. Hall also demonstrated his talents in track, albeit almost by accident. In the Spring of his sophomore year, Hall was asked to join the track team for a meet. He promptly went out and threw the discus, without much training, a distance of 106’5”, which still stands as a school record. Following graduation, the 1991 BMHS Male Athlete-of-the-Year accepted a full scholarship to play football at Stanford. Hall was a 4-year letterwinner at linebacker for the Cardinal. In his senior season in 1995, Hall led Stanford in tackles with 115 and was a team captain.
Nicole Haynes ‘92 / Class of 2015
It is no surprise that following her career at Bishop Montgomery, Nicole Haynes ’92 excelled on the college and international stage in track & field’s heptathlon, a grueling combination of 7 events. Simply stated, Haynes did it all while at Bishop, and her accomplishments and versatility make her one of the greatest athletes in school history. As a freshman and sophomore, she played on the varsity soccer team, helping the Lady Knights to the CIF playoffs both years. And even though she only played one year of basketball, as a senior, Haynes showed her prowess on the biggest of stages. In that one year playing basketball, Haynes was named a 2nd Team All-CIF selection and helped lead the Lady Knights to the state finals in Sacramento, where she scored 16 points and pulled down 12 rebounds in a heartbreaking double-overtime loss. It was on the track where Haynes made her biggest mark athletically. She was a 4-year varsity letter winner, excelling in a variety of events. As a junior in 1991, she was the CIF champion in the 300m low hurdles in Division 2A in a time of 44.10, still a school record. As a senior in 1992, she won the CIF Division 2A title in the Long Jump with a mark of 19’ 6 ½”, also a school record. At the end of the year, she was named the 1992 BMHS Female Athlete of the Year. In all, she holds five school records in track (200m, 300 low hurdles, 4x100 relay, long jump, and heptathlon). Following graduation, Haynes went on to have a decorated track career at USC and internationally. At USC, Haynes was a 4-year letter winner who ranks in the top ten in several events, including 3rd in the heptathlon, 4th in the javelin, and 10th in the high jump. As a senior in 1996, Haynes was the Pac-10 Champion in the Heptathlon and was the runner-up at the NCAA finals. She was named a 1996 All-American. After receiving her degree in Exercise Science, she competed internationally for several years. In 1999, she won a bronze medal in the heptathlon at the PanAm Games. In 2000, she finished 5th in the heptathlon at the US Olympic trials and in 2003, she won a silver medal at the PanAm Games.
Carmelita Jeter '98 / Class of 2013
It is safe to say that Carmelita Jeter is one of the greatest female track athletes in Bishop Montgomery history. That’s what you get when no woman alive today can say they are faster than you. Carmelita began her high school career at BMHS as a basketball player and actually had to be convinced to go out for track in her sophomore year. It proved to be a great move. By the time she was a senior, Carmelita was one of the top runners in the state, finishing 4th in the 100m at the CIF Finals in a time of 11.88, a time that qualified her for the prestigious CIF Master’s meet. She was the 1998 Co-Female Athlete of the Year at BMHS. Following graduation, Carmelita went on to have a decorated career at Cal State Dominguez Hills where she holds the school record in the 100m (11.43) and the 200m (23.65). She was a 3-time runner-up in the 100m at the NCAA Division II National Championships and by the time she graduated with her degree in physical education, Carmelita was a 6-time All American. Carmelita returned to BMHS in 2005 as the head track & field coach for both boys’ and girls’, a position she held until 2008. During that time, she led both squads to multiple league titles (in 2005 and 2006). After having some success in both 2007 and 2008 in her own running, Carmelita left coaching following the 2008 school year to concentrate full-time on her own track career - a career that was about to take off. In September of 2009 at the Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, Carmelita ran the 100m in a time of 10.64 to become the second-fastest women ever behind the late Florence Griffith-Joyner and earned the title of “Fastest Woman in the World.” In 2011, Carmelita won gold in the 100m at the USA Track & Field Championships in a time of 10.74 to capture her first national title. A few months later, Carmelita claimed her first world title when she won the 100m at the IAAF World Track & Field Championships in Korea in a time of 10.90. Later in 2011, she won the Jesse Owens Award, the highest honor given by USA Track & Field and she was named Sportswoman of the Year by the LA Sports Council. In 2012, Carmelita became the first athlete in BMHS history to represent the United States in the Olympics – and what an Olympics it was. She took home the silver in the 100m in a time of 10.78 and a few days later won bronze in the 200m in 22.14. With medals in both the 100m and 200m, Carmelita became the first American woman to medal in both events in the same Olympics since 1988. Her final race of the 2012 London Olympics – the women’s 4x100 relay – proved to be one of the signature moments of the games. Carmelita and her teammates captured the gold medal in a new world record time of 40.82, shattering the 27-year old record of 41.37 set by the East Germans. Carmelita provided one of the great photos of the games by pointing at the clock as she crossed the finish line.
Brandon McLemore '95 / Class of 2019
Brandon McLemore ‘95 is not only one of the best two-way players in Bishop Montgomery football history, he is also one of the best athletes in school history. The 1995 Male Athlete-of-the-Year, McLemore was a standout in both football and basketball for the Knights. On the football field, McLemore was both a top receiver and defensive back and earned 2nd Team All-Mission League honors as both a junior and senior. He turned in his best season as a senior in 1994. That year, he set a school record for receptions in a season with 59. It is a record that still stands today. He also had 618 receiving yards (10th in school history) and hauled in 3 TD’s. On defense, McLemore picked off 3 passes while primarily playing cornerback. On the basketball court, McLemore was a 2-year letterwinner, playing a key role in the Knights’ league championship season his senior year. A true competitor, McLemore provided toughness on both ends of the court and was a dynamic defender. “He is right up there with the best defensive players I ever coached,” says Doug Mitchell. “I think he is the only guy in all my years who I asked to guard all five positions on the court. He was that versatile.” Following graduation, McLemore attended the University of Oregon, where he received a full scholarship to play football. After redshirting his first year, he became a 4-year starter at safety for the Ducks. He ended his career with 9 sacks, 221 tackles, and 4 interceptions. He went on to spend one season with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans before retiring due to injury.
Brandon McLemore ‘95 is not only one of the best two-way players in Bishop Montgomery football history, he is also one of the best athletes in school history. The 1995 Male Athlete-of-the-Year, McLemore was a standout in both football and basketball for the Knights. On the football field, McLemore was both a top receiver and defensive back and earned 2nd Team All-Mission League honors as both a junior and senior. He turned in his best season as a senior in 1994. That year, he set a school record for receptions in a season with 59. It is a record that still stands today. He also had 618 receiving yards (10th in school history) and hauled in 3 TD’s. On defense, McLemore picked off 3 passes while primarily playing cornerback. On the basketball court, McLemore was a 2-year letterwinner, playing a key role in the Knights’ league championship season his senior year. A true competitor, McLemore provided toughness on both ends of the court and was a dynamic defender. “He is right up there with the best defensive players I ever coached,” says Doug Mitchell. “I think he is the only guy in all my years who I asked to guard all five positions on the court. He was that versatile.” Following graduation, McLemore attended the University of Oregon, where he received a full scholarship to play football. After redshirting his first year, he became a 4-year starter at safety for the Ducks. He ended his career with 9 sacks, 221 tackles, and 4 interceptions. He went on to spend one season with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans before retiring due to injury.
Omarr Smith '95 / Class of 2019
Omarr Smith ‘95 was a three-sport athlete at Bishop Montgomery, competing in football, basketball and track. He shined on the football field and basketball court and always had a reputation for being a great competitor in all that he did. On the football field, Smith was a standout at receiver and cornerback for the Knights. He was a two-time All-Mission League selection, earning 2nd Team honors as a junior and 1st Team honors as a senior. He turned in his best season as a senior, hauling in 45 receptions and 8 TD’s. Both numbers are in the top 10 in BMHS history. Following the season, he was named to the Daily Breeze All-Area 1st Team Offense. On the basketball court, Smith was a 2-year letterwinner and helped the Knights to a league title as a senior. “Omarr is one of the most competitive players I ever coached,” said Doug Mitchell. In college, Smith was a standout cornerback at San Jose State, where he is the school’s record holder with three interceptions in a game and is tied for 5th in career interceptions with 13. Following college, Smith proved to be one of the most decorated players in the history of the Arena Football League. In nine seasons as a player, Smith won four Arena Bowl titles, winning three with San Jose and one with Tampa Bay. He has also won three titles as a coach. In 2014, Smith had his #14 retired by San Jose and he was inducted into the Arena League Hall of Fame.
Cindy Weglarz '95 / Class of 2016
In a storied volleyball program that boasts several All-American players, multiple CIF and State players of the year, dozens on All-CIF and all-state picks, and too many league, CIF and state titles to list, Cindy Weglarz ’95 stands out as one of the best to ever play at Bishop Montgomery. She was a 4-year varsity letterwinner who proved to be a dominant force for the Lady Knights in her career. As a freshman, she stepped right in and became both an all-league and All-CIF selection. As a sophomore, she again garnered all-league honors and helped Bishop win the program’s first of many CIF titles. As a junior, Cindy led the Lady Knights to the state finals and was named the 1993 State Player of the Year. As a senior, Cindy led the Lady Knights to a league title and a CIF title. She was named the Del Rey League Most Valuable Player, CIF Player of the Year, and 3rd Team All-State. At the end of the year, she was named 1995 Female Athlete of the Year. Not bad for someone who had never played volleyball prior to arriving at Bishop Montgomery. Her playing career, however, was far from over. She went on to have a decorated career at Loyola Marymount. She helped the Lady Lions to WCC titles in 1995 and 1996; the 1996 team advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 and was inducted into LMU’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015. In 1996 and 1997, Cindy earned All-WCC honorable mention honors. She is 4th in LMU single season history in service aces with 50; she is tied for 2nd in single season service ace average (0.51); 6th in career aces with 119; and she is LMU’s all-time career leader in service ace average at 0.47.
In a storied volleyball program that boasts several All-American players, multiple CIF and State players of the year, dozens on All-CIF and all-state picks, and too many league, CIF and state titles to list, Cindy Weglarz ’95 stands out as one of the best to ever play at Bishop Montgomery. She was a 4-year varsity letterwinner who proved to be a dominant force for the Lady Knights in her career. As a freshman, she stepped right in and became both an all-league and All-CIF selection. As a sophomore, she again garnered all-league honors and helped Bishop win the program’s first of many CIF titles. As a junior, Cindy led the Lady Knights to the state finals and was named the 1993 State Player of the Year. As a senior, Cindy led the Lady Knights to a league title and a CIF title. She was named the Del Rey League Most Valuable Player, CIF Player of the Year, and 3rd Team All-State. At the end of the year, she was named 1995 Female Athlete of the Year. Not bad for someone who had never played volleyball prior to arriving at Bishop Montgomery. Her playing career, however, was far from over. She went on to have a decorated career at Loyola Marymount. She helped the Lady Lions to WCC titles in 1995 and 1996; the 1996 team advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 and was inducted into LMU’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015. In 1996 and 1997, Cindy earned All-WCC honorable mention honors. She is 4th in LMU single season history in service aces with 50; she is tied for 2nd in single season service ace average (0.51); 6th in career aces with 119; and she is LMU’s all-time career leader in service ace average at 0.47.
Teri Zartman '97 / Class of 2019
With her induction into the hall of fame, Teri Zartman ‘97 becomes the third member of her family to receive Bishop Montgomery’s highest athletic honor. Although she is following her mother, Sharkie, and sister, Chrissie, into the hall of fame, Zartman can claim something neither her mom nor her sister can. She is the first one in her family to be named a prep All-American. As a 3-year letterwinner in volleyball, Zartman’s accolades rival those of any player before or after her. As a setter, Zartman was a leader on 3 league championship teams, 2 CIF-SS championship teams, and the 1996 State Championship team. The BMHS 1997 Female Co-Athlete-of-the-Year was a 3-time All-Del Rey League 1st Team selection and the Del Rey League MVP as a senior. As good as she was in the regular season, Zartman was even better in the playoffs. She was named 2nd Team All-CIF as a sophomore; 1st Team All-CIF as a junior; and CIF Player of the Year and 3rd Team All-State as a senior. After graduation, Zartman received a scholarship to UC Irvine and was a 4-year letterwinner for the Anteaters. She finished her collegiate career ranked 3rd in career assists, 8th and 9th in single season assists, and 7th in assists in a match.
With her induction into the hall of fame, Teri Zartman ‘97 becomes the third member of her family to receive Bishop Montgomery’s highest athletic honor. Although she is following her mother, Sharkie, and sister, Chrissie, into the hall of fame, Zartman can claim something neither her mom nor her sister can. She is the first one in her family to be named a prep All-American. As a 3-year letterwinner in volleyball, Zartman’s accolades rival those of any player before or after her. As a setter, Zartman was a leader on 3 league championship teams, 2 CIF-SS championship teams, and the 1996 State Championship team. The BMHS 1997 Female Co-Athlete-of-the-Year was a 3-time All-Del Rey League 1st Team selection and the Del Rey League MVP as a senior. As good as she was in the regular season, Zartman was even better in the playoffs. She was named 2nd Team All-CIF as a sophomore; 1st Team All-CIF as a junior; and CIF Player of the Year and 3rd Team All-State as a senior. After graduation, Zartman received a scholarship to UC Irvine and was a 4-year letterwinner for the Anteaters. She finished her collegiate career ranked 3rd in career assists, 8th and 9th in single season assists, and 7th in assists in a match.