The Bishop's School is a private college preparatory Episcopalian day school located in La Jolla, California, USA. Originally a boarding school for girls with a short-lived downtown San Diego day school component, upon a merger with the San Miguel School of San Diego, California in 1971, it became co-educational and, in June 1983, the boarding department was closed. Its main rival and competitor is another private school located in La Jolla, the La Jolla Country Day School. A motto is a phrase or a short list of words meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group or organization. ... Latin is an ancient Indo-European language originally spoken in the region around Rome called Latium. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ... One of the beaches at La Jolla Cove La Jolla, California, is a seaside resort community of 24,440 within the city of San Diego. ... The silver Anglia knight, commissioned as a trophy in 1850, intended to represent the Black Prince. ... The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Washington DC is the National Cathedral of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. ... One of the beaches at La Jolla Cove La Jolla, California, is a seaside resort community of 24,440 within the city of San Diego. ... Nickname: Americas Finest City Official website: http://www. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ... 1983 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The La Jolla Country Day School (known informally as Country Day, LJCDS or LJCD) is a highly selective private school in La Jolla, a suburb of San Diego, California. ...

Bishop's was founded in 1909 by the Right Reverend Joseph Horsfall Johnson, at that time Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, with gifts of land and money by notable La Jolla, California philanthropists Ellen Browning Scripps and Virginia Scripps, her half-sister. The earliest parts of the campus were designed by architect Irving Gill, responsible for a multitude of buildings in downtown La Jolla, including the nearby Recreation Center and the Women's Club. The tower was designed by Carleton Monroe Winslow, a replacement for the original Gill tower. 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... A bishop is an ordained member of the Christian clergy who, in certain Christian churches, holds a position of authority. ... Nickname: City of Angels Official website: http://www. ... Ellen Browning Scripps in the arcade of her La Jolla home Ellen Browning Scripps (October 18, 1836–August 3, 1932) philanthropist // Biography Scripps was born in 1836 in London to James Mogg Scripps and Ellen Mary (Saunders) Scripps. ... Irving Gill (1870 - 1936) was born in Tully (near Syracuse), New York, USA. He trained as an architect and went on to become well known for architecture in Southern California. ...

The school was led from 1921 to 1960 by Headmistress Caroline Cummins, who has an academic hall named after her on the campus. For much of the second half of the 20th century, Bishop's was known for its proficiency in tennis. Upon the arrival of new Headmaster Michael Teitelman in 1983, Bishop's quickly began an effort to transform itself into a thoroughly academic school. In addition to academic prowess, Bishop's is known throughout Southern California as a water polo power, winning the CIF title in men's water polo in its district in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005, and women's water polo in 2004, 2005, and 2006. The schools athletic teams are known as "The Knights". 1921 (MCMXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999 in the... Tennis ball This article is about the sport. ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Water polo is a team water sport, which can be best described as a combination of swimming, football (soccer), basketball, ice hockey, rugby and wrestling. ... The California Interscholastic Federation (abbreviated CIF) is the governing body for high school sports in the state of California. ... For the Cusco album, see 2002 (album). ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been designated the: International Year of Rice (by the United Nations) International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition (by UNESCO) 2004 World Health Day topic was Road Safety (by World Health Organization) Year of the Monkey (by the Chinese calendar) See the world in... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been designated the: International Year of Rice (by the United Nations) International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition (by UNESCO) 2004 World Health Day topic was Road Safety (by World Health Organization) Year of the Monkey (by the Chinese calendar) See the world in... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Over the past 12 years 86 Bishop's graduates have been named Advanced Placement Scholars for their top performances in the Advanced Placement Program. The class of 2004 had 5 National Merit Scholarship recipients, 10 Merit Finalists and 15 Commended students.

Bishop's gained national attention in the 1990s due to its status as the high school of serial killer Andrew Cunanan, who in 1997 embarked on a killing spree across America that culminated in the assassination of the popular Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace. The 1990s decade refers to the years from 1990 to 1999, inclusive. ... Andrew Phillip Cunanan (August 31, 1969 – July 23, 1997) was a spree killer who murdered five people, including Gianni Versace, in a cross-country journey during a three-month period in 1997. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII in Roman) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Gianni Versace Gianni Versace (December 2, 1946 – July 15, 1997) was a charismatic and accomplished Italian designer of clothing and theater costumes, he was influenced by Andy Warhol and modern abstract art; and considered one of the most colourful and talented designers of the late 20th century. ...

Other notable alums include Gary Aguirre (stage name Gary Jules) who graduated from Bishops in 1987; Shane Walton an NFL defensive back; Ellen Griffin, New Mexico ranching heiress and ex-wife of journalist Dominick Dunne; and professional golfer Kevin Stadler. ãGary Jules (born in 1969 in San Diego, California as Gary Jules Aguirre) is an American singer. ... Ellen Griffin (died November 10, 2002) was the grandmother of veteran rapper LL Cool J. Griffin, who raised her grandson in Jamaica, Queens, New York, was the source of inspiration for Mama Said Knock You Out, the title track to the rappers 1991 Grammy-winning release, which she also... Dominick Dunne, born October 29, 1925 in Hartford, CT, is an American writer and investigative journalist describing the way high society interacts with the judiciary system. ... Kevin Stadler (born February 5, 1980 in Reno, Nevada) is an American golfer. ...

External links

• The Bishop's School - Official website