The Bishop’s School’s class of 2009 will officially graduate Friday, May 22 alongside about 25 alumni during the school’s “100th Birthday Party! Celebration of the Century” weekend. This year, Bishop’s is holding its alumni reunion during graduation ceremonies in honor of the school’s centennial celebration, said Suzanne Weiner, director of marketing and public relations for The Bishop’s School. “For the first time, our alumni reunion falls over graduation. It usually falls sometime in June. So more alumni could come back for the reunion and the party,” Weiner said. Today, May 21, about 138 members of The Bishop’s School — the Centennial Class of 2009 — will attend the baccalaureate service at St. James by-the-Sea Church. The commencement ceremony follows Friday, May 22 at 2 p.m. on the grassy quad. Bishop’s also will host events for alumni May 22, and the public is invited to the school’s “100th Birthday Party! Celebration of the Century” on Saturday, May 23. “Saturday is the birthday party that marks our centennial year,” Weiner said. “Larry King and Ben Stein are our celebrity guests and entertainment. Reservations are closed, but if someone wants a ticket they should come to the school at 7:30.” According to Weiner, people without tickets for the “Celebration of the Century” can attend the program, dessert and dancing for $50. The program begins at 8 p.m. Dessert and dancing run from 9 to 11:30 p.m. “Something significant for this year’s commencement ceremony is that about 25 members of the class of 1959 will be wearing their caps and gowns during the ceremony,” Weiner said, adding that the alumni will follow faculty and then observe from the audience. “It’s new this year, and because it’s the centennial year.” Weiner said Headmaster Michael Teitelman will present awards, trophies and The Bishop’s School diplomas. He also will speak during the commencement, along with three students: Kelsey Hanger, president of the Associated Student Body Council; Marjorie Lacombe, chair of the senior class; and Shabnam Naghavi, president of the senior class. “Following the commencement, that evening graduates go to their grad night party,” Weiner said. For information about The Bishop’s School centennial celebration, visit www.thebishops.com. Tickets are available for portions of the centennial party on Saturday, May 23 for $50 that evening; go to the school’s entrance at 7607 La Jolla Blvd. at 7:30 p.m.