

Bosco Tech’s strength and spirit are the indelible attributes that Techmen carry with them through life; they permeate the intangible bond our alumni share, having graduated from a uniquely rigorous program, in a setting that encourages the best in each student and recognizes the divine in each heart.
The Tech’s nearly seven-decade history has proven that St. John Bosco’s vision is timeless and effective. The foundational strength derived from that legacy, and the resulting successes of untold numbers of Tech alumni, mandates us to expand our reach in order to offer the peerless experience of a Tech education to even more young men.
As a Catholic faith community, we are inclusive and welcoming. Students are encouraged to develop their faith while seeking the Lord’s presence and discovering their best selves. This is done in an environment that stresses the intrinsic value of each soul, while promoting a brotherhood based on loyalty, support and equity.
The spirit of the first Salesian oratory, which saw young people being equipped for success in life-spiritually, interpersonally, and professionally-permeates today’s campus, lessons, community outreach, and extracurricular activities. The camaraderie and connection among alumni attest to the shared experience of being prepared to make a difference.
The vision is for Bosco Tech to be recognized as the nation’s premier Catholic college preparatory high school, fully integrating engineering, science and technology across a curriculum that prepares students for a faith-filled journey of life-long learning, responsible leadership, and distinguished service. In order to do so, we are committed to:
Expanding and enhancing Tech’s academic program
Improving and renewing Tech’s facilities
Strengthening Tech’s governance and organizational capacity
Reinforcing Tech’s financial position
Instead of simply looking back on the accomplishments of the past year, this annual report reflects the implementation of the vital growth planning that has transpired these past months; it is an invitation to stakeholders, offering the opportunity to understand and share the vision and to join us in the Tech’s ongoing development and goal to provide the best Catholic technology-based education in the country.
In a year when it would have been easy to simply get back to the basics, Bosco Tech has forged ahead. Using the past months as an opportunity for reflection, identifying areas for growth, and carefully preparing, we have developed compre hensive plans for the future of the school, both for the physical campus and for the direction the school will take in the coming years toward furthering recog nition as a stand-out leader for applied science education.
As we align key components leading to the school’s future growth and success, I can assure you that Bosco Tech is truly guided by faith, desire and hard work. Your commitment to the education of young people is being carefully managed and vigilantly aligned with the school’s founding mission; it is administered by a board wholeheartedly dedicated to the school’s wellbeing and lasting legacy.
The Tech community’s strength and resilience and the indomitable Salesian spirit remain our mainstay, and we appreciate the confidence you--our key stakeholders and supporters--have shown in the school’s fulfillment of its unchanging mission.
– MEMO GUTIERREZ (AUTOMOTIVE ’83) PRESIDENTAs we reflect on the notable accom plishments and pivotal events of the 2021-2022 academic year, we invite you to share our vision as we turn our sights toward the future.
I consider myself blessed to have been affiliated with a remarkable educational institution since my youth, and am now proud to work with the leadership of the school to help fulfill its unwavering vision to instruct and impart character in young people. I am continually impressed by the level of dedication shown to each student by the faculty and staff; they vigi lantly carry out St. John Bosco’s mandate to youth on a daily basis.
As Memo has mentioned, the Tech’s ethos of strength and spirit is, without a doubt, the difference maker in the school’s effectiveness and in the place it deservedly holds within the hearts of generations of Techmen.
On behalf of the Don Bosco Technical Institute Board of Trustees, I thank you for your belief in and dedication to Salesian education, and I invite you to continue to partner with us as we take the Tech into the next decade and beyond.
JOHN KRAKOWSKI (DRAFTING ’72) CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDThrough decades, Bosco Tech’s unique curriculum has propelled it beyond the realm of other high schools. Continuing that momentum, the administration and board of trustees are taking steps to maintain the Tech’s pole position in U.S. secondary education through several key strategies.
“From the time a student first steps on campus until they graduate, we evaluate what is in their best interest,” said Tech Principal Jeff Krynen (Building Technology ’81). “While providing a consistently high level of engaged instruction, we regularly assess current offerings and methodology.”
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: A committee of instructors and deans was recently formed to evaluate course offerings, applying input from industry and higher education to ensure they remain relevant in the future. Refining coursework where needed, the balance of technology and UC a-g course work is reviewed on a regular basis. That dual curriculum balance takes into account the possibility of college co-enrollment, offered in tandem with established Advanced Placement and honors level classes.
REVAMPED COLLEGE ADVISING PROGRAM & SOFTWARE: It is crucial that the school shows a clear pathway to college for every student. In 2021, the Tech named Christine Gambill Director of College Advising. One of her first major initiatives was to make the college advising program more organized and strategic. At her recom mendation, the school invested in Scoir, a software that allows students to explore colleges, communicate college preferences, compile resumes, track admissions requirements, and request letters of recommendation and transcripts. Students are also given access to You-Science, which allows them to discover talents, apti tudes, and future majors and careers while playing brain games.
EXPANDING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: The opportunity for hands-on practicums
through internships will be expanded to further enhance laboratory learning. All juniors are encouraged to seek summer positions in STEM industries, after completing six months of prepa ratory training that includes resume writing, workplace etiquette, and interpersonal skill development. The consistent success of the program has provided the impetus to expand, creating more venues through which students can access unique on-the-job experience. Alumni, donors, and parent and teacher connections are frequently the gateway to opportu nities at companies like Boeing and Childrens' Hospital. While enhancing their resume, students earn credit and gain a network of professionals and peers throughout the county.
Prioritizing faculty and staff profes sional development is a cornerstone of effective leadership. Through its recent engagement of a consultant, the Tech is examining opportunities in order to retain top-notch instructors and admin istrators and help them continue to grow professionally. Understandably, this ultimately benefits students and the education they are receiving.
“Striving to continually offer more to students, we are focused on assem bling the best faculty, and providing growth opportunities to keep instruc tors on the forefront of their areas of expertise. We’re committed to devel oping a vibrant professional learning community,” said Mr. Krynen. “The better we can equip our instructors and counselors, and the more effec tively we can guide students, the more they benefit. And, at the end of the day, that’s remained the very heart of teaching at the Tech.”
“THEY’LL TELL YOU THAT BOSCO TECH IS THE ONLY SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY WHO
DOES WHAT THEY DO. I’M HERE TO TELL YOU THAT IT IS THE ONLY SCHOOL IN THE
WORLD THAT DOES WHAT IT DOES—IT’S SO INVIGORATING TO SEE.”
–DR. ABIGAIL NORFLEET JAMES, AUTHOR AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERT
Because Bosco Tech’s administration building has long retained the traditional look prevalent during its 1954 construction, the need to create an accurate glimpse of the vitality of today’s Tech—and where it is headed in the future—is in the works.
The recently developed master reno vation plan for the entire campus will renew, modernize, and improve build ings. Renovation for one key element began this summer; the school’s lobby—the welcoming gateway to the campus—will give guests an insightful impression of the campus’ forwardlooking approach to education.
“The lobby design is the first step in a holistic, master-planned trans formation of the Tech campus,” said Kyle Peterson, AIA, LEED AP, HMC Architects’ Principal Architect. “It’s the campus’ first impression for every single visitor, student, and teacher, and should rightfully represent the vision and mission of the school, to provide fully-integrated Catholic, college-prep and engineering-science-technology education guided by the educational philosophy of St. John Bosco into the 21st century and beyond.”
“Both new and modernized facilities will have their designs influenced by the school’s rich past, but will be forward-looking and flexible to allow for technological advancements over time. New facilities will be influenced by the now classic, mid-century modern design aesthetic of the existing school, but will feature flexible and technologically-advanced educa tional spaces to optimize student learning potential.”
With the lobby’s iconic wall mosaic depicting the Tech’s foundational attributes remaining as the design anchor, the updated finishings and color schemes will complement the
54,000-tile masterpiece, creating a fresh and modern feel while maintaining an air of tradition, legacy and history.
The new lobby will showcase the expansive campus view through over sized glass windows, overlooking the mall and, in the distance, iconic Tech Hall, enabling guests to see straight to the heart of the campus.
“First-time guests tell us that they had no idea how large the campus really is until they step through the back doors of the lobby,” said Tech President Memo Gutierrez (Automotive Technology ’83). “The much-needed lobby update is opening up the view, enabling visitors a view of the expan sive campus and the open grassy mall.”
“A component of the overall goal for the campus, the lobby renova tion is not only a structural overhaul, but shows the vision for the campus beyond the present day,” he continued. “It is a carefully planned forward look to where our entire physical plant will be in the next two to three decades.”
The majority of the lobby renova tion’s $450,000 estimate was offset by generous gifts from the Dan Murphy Foundation and the Bill Hannon Foundation, both dedicated to supporting Catholic and educational institutions in Southern California. The foundations have been longtime supporters of the Tech and its students.
“We're incredibly grateful to the Dan Murphy Foundation and the Bill Hannon Foundation for their longstanding support. Because of them, we are able to showcase the school more effectively, by providing engaging and attractive facilities that accurately introduce who the Tech really is.” – MEMO GUTIERREZ
It’s been said that an exceptional board operates on a higher level time is spent more wisely, skills and social networks better leveraged, and treasured expertise more strategically deployed.
Throughout the Tech’s history, its board consistently has been comprised of key influencers in business and industry. And rightfully so, because the school has always been at the forefront of education and in preparing and equipping innovators.
for each position will enhance the current composition. When someone joins the board, they will be fully acquainted with the level of commitment required and what is expected of them, in their individual role.
But maintaining an effective board is more than just filling spots. Leadership must be aligned with the school’s strategies and goals, and understand its unique needs and vision for the future. These key individuals should represent diverse perspectives to create a multi-faceted understanding of what must be accomplished. While upholding the unchanging mission, they must understand where the school is going and anticipate how to best help it reach those goals. It’s a given that board education should be ongoing, and board devel opment and growth are natural outshoots of that training and call to self-reflection.
Through the recently detailed Strategic Plan, our nominating committee members, and the board at large, have taken a fresh look at standard best practices for independent school board development and have developed a more structured onboarding approach. The plan includes engaging key prospects over a period of time, while school administration and trustees fully explain the responsibilities involved. A matrix will inventory skill sets and leadership charac teristics so that the best person
In a new move, an annual onboarding date will delineate members’ life cycles. The nomi nating committee is currently identifying and assembling the next class of inductees and, by the time they are officially appointed, the new trustees will have met with executive officers and adminis tration multiple times, completed orientation, and be fully cognizant of what is expected.
In addition to seeking leaders in currently emerging technologies, we’re looking years into the future to strategically prioritize areas that should be in sharpest focus as we seek the strongest advocates of our unique program. Areas like enrollment management, commit ment to fund development, and dedication to increasing positive exposure for our successes, are elements for consideration as we develop a diverse board presence.
More than ever before, the school’s high performing administrative team has our full confidence. That capability, coupled with the prudent imple mentation of the Strategic Plan, is enabling the board to focus on the big picture—future success and growth—while effectively representing the voices of all stakeholders.
We are grateful to our many alumni and friends who support Bosco Tech. The generosity of donors is vital to our ability to consistently offer a premier education to students.
We believe Bosco Tech’s mission of educating young men to be leaders with strong values is critical in today’s world. Our donation to the school is one way that we can support that belief and encourage others to do the same.
– JOHN (DRAFTING ’72) AND JAMIE KRAKOWSKI“Recently I visited Bosco Tech for the first time in many years and was given an outstanding tour. I saw the intense faculty commitment to the students and the great facilities that I too was fortunate to be provided as a student. Bosco Tech provides an outstanding STEM education and moral structure that is invaluable in today’s world. We need leaders with technical knowledge and integrity that Bosco Tech provides. Giving for me is easy, as the school has given so much to me. I know my contributions will be well used for the betterment of the students.”
– MIKE (ELECTRONICS '75) AND SANDY O’REILLY
My experience at Bosco Tech means the world to me. Don Bosco helped me lay a strong foundation and provided me with the tools to navigate the world in a way I never dreamt possible. My educational experience and participation in sports (basketball and cross country) taught me a work ethic which I have implemented in all aspects of my life. Don Bosco also taught me the importance of service to God, community and the importance of friendship and family. The young adults at Bosco Tech today are only limited by their own minds and can accomplish anything they can envision as they journey through life. My wife Whanda and I are proud to be able to support the next generation of Don Bosco professionals.
– DR. RICHARD 'ERIC' (DRAFTING ’90) AND WHANDA MADRIDMore than the academic and technical skills we take when we leave Bosco Tech is the realization that future success will take concerted effort and time that we learned how to budget effectively while at the Tech - in essence we learned how to work. Those lessons transfer to any future career and in my case and with God's help, allow me to be in a position to share my success by supporting current and future students and programs of Bosco Tech. If I had an unfulfilled wish, it would be that all alumni also give in accordance with their individual capabilities.
$25,000+
Anonymous * Arnold Glasman *
Bll Hannon Foundation
Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundaton Catholic Community Foundation of Los Angeles Dan Murphy Foundation
George H. Mayr Foundation
John Krakowski *
Lopker Family Foundation Madrid Family Foundation
The Ahmanson Foundation
The Cranston Famliy Trust/ Philip Rinaldi Charitable Trust
The Rose Hills Foundation William R. Barclay Jr. Rev. Trust
$10,000 - $24,999
Jennifer Buntich James Buchanan Buchanan Charitable Trust Edmund & Mary Shea Family Foundation Estate of Richard and Armida Shilf Guillermo Gutierrez * Esperanza Foundation Jimmy Fallon Hugh & Hazel Darling Foundation Patrick McGuire *
George and Joan Murphy-Dimen Bishop David O'Connell
The Casey Foundation Edison International
The Garland Foundation
The John B. & Nelly Llanos Kilroy Foundation
The Seaver Institute
Mary Urquhart
$5,000 - $9,999
Lee and Elizabeth Doble Jr. * Manuel Franco *
Helen Close
David Farguson
Michael Daly *
Catholic Education Foundation
Graue Family Foundation Paul McAndrews
Ronald Mostero
Michael O'Reilly * Sharp Seating Company Nancy & Geoffrey Stack Betty Stull Jack Zwart *
$2,500 - $4,999
Robert Arth *
Bosco Tech Parent Council
Robert Godinez Sr.
St Anthony of Padua School
Blanche M. Walsh Charity Trust Craig Realty Group
Anthony Reyes * Vivian Morrison James Cliffton
La Esperanza de Nuestra Comunidad David and Teresa Lepe * John Masterman * Peter & Merle Mullin
Northrop Grumman Foundation-Echo Charity Org. RMNJ Foundation
$1,000 - $2,499 Thomas Andre Daniel Buker * Roy Hinger Martin Hairston * Frank Bayerque Jr * Philip Cashia * Gary Fidone * Donald Hesse * Peter Lastowski * Victor Moy John Page
Jeffrey Krynen * K A L L Accountancy Corporation Mark and Christina Bilsky John Howard Ramin Mirhashemi MD
The Wilson Family Trust Donald Vinson PhD Kenneth Weiss Harry Swistock County of Los Angeles/Employee Gifts Adventist Health White Memorial Thomas Bleak * Nicolas Mansur * Nu Way Builders
David Quezada * Gilbert Miranda * Thomas Reifer * Nathan Russi * Osvaldo Barron *
Edison International Blackbaud Giving Fund Carlos Gutierrez * Thomas Harkins Jr. * Donald Gibbs * Arizona Community Foundation John Bel *
Thomas Blumenthal Bruce R. McCaw Family Foundation Phil Consuegra Michael Cronin Cedric Devaney * Jorge Flores *
Robert "Bob" Guidry * Khalid Hattar * Discovery Inc.
Jeff Keane King Features Syndicate Div.
Frank Latasa *
Patrick Nally
Bonnie Nolan-Blackledge James Swinden
Daniel Whelan *
Russell Wong *
Brad Young
Mollie Young
$500 - $999
Daughters of Charity Foundation Owen Family Trust Edward Elizondo C.P.A. * Farmers & Merchants Bank Michael Romo * Arnold Maldonado * Charles Montoya * Msgr. Sabato Pilato Francis Frazier Therese Funk Tom Lillig * Craig Adam * Ryan Andal * James Belushi Lizandro Ezrre * Nohemi Ferguson James Gianulias Lori Hamilton David Harding John Harrigan * Mary Hohne Hugo Houston Mathematics Wealth Management, Inc. Arthur Mendez * Peter O'Malley Javier Rivera
St. Joseph's Salesian Youth Renewal Center James Stepanovich * Jon Strauss Arnold Swirbul * Franklin Tom Tan Vu *
$250 - $499
Daniel Perez * Marcial Anaya * EIX Employee Giving Community David Giandomenico * Pedro Rincón *
The Benevity Community Impact Fund Eugene Hernandez * Stephanie May Michael Villalovos * Maria Wong Daniel Chavez * Erica Foy Kenneth Hanson * Michael and Paige Doumani Foundation Joseph Moran * Edward Murillo * Omar Valdemar
The Kroger Company Thomas Parisi *
Richard Kirkman
Ramon Ortiz * James Verti *
D.J. Anawalt Benjamin Aranda Jr. * Corina Corona Lee Eastman Steven Espinoza * Gerard Ezcurra * Gustavo Ezcurra *
Jeffrey Flores
Gregory Freitas Ricardo Gordillo Gunther Hansele * David Inouye * Ronald Mohr * Diane Moshenrose Josephine Natividad Gary Panattoni * Jon Ringquist John Rodriguez * Anne Sigoloff
Jeff and Lisa Silbar Bernard Sullivan * Lawrence Valenzuela * Gregory Van Dyke
$100 - $249
Larry Lazar * Pola Cervantes Daniel Ceballos * Clement Ammann * Anthony Enriquez * Raymond Herriman * Jeffrey Kazmark Trish Le
Chris Lockwood * Algis Marciuska * Juan Rodriguez * Richard Ronan Francis Sele *
Thomas Sievers * Ofelia Velazquez-Perez Michaud Family Revocable Trust Joseph Polanco * Joseph Mantel * Francois and Consuelo Thiriez Nahuel Crosthwaite-Gonzalez Eric Garlepp * John Macias * Karen Mayeda Bernard Pipkin Andrew Ponzi * Silicon Laboratories Inc Robert Tamayo * Rocchina Lyerly Jay Madden * Noel Arias * Eugene Mullaly * Eric Froberg * Stephan and Tina Gabriel * Kenneth Schmahl * Deborah Bona
Alan Brunswick
Donn Canzano *
Canzano Catholic Charities Michael Cassidy * Frank Castor Jr. * William Catron * Bradford Cohen James Corralejo * Mark Covarrubias * Elaine Culotti
Zacharie De Johnette * Jeff Decurtins * Josette Descalzo * Richard Dickinson Anonymous
Richard Ernst * Edwin Friendly Hilda Garcia Bruno Garlepp * Juan Gonzalez * Thomas Joyce
Alejandro Komai * John Kreslake * Paul Lampe * Janie Lopez Maria Lopez Manuel Lopez Jr. * Luigi Maggi * Edward Meathe * Michael Medrano * Thomas Mohr Steve Penate * Louis Perez Carmen Rodriguez Gloria Ross
Jeffrey Ross * Patricia Sandoval Charles Shearwood * Charles Starr Catherine Taylor Robert Tisci * Mark Zeman *
$1 - $99
Eduardo Almonte Foundation AmazonSmile Anonymous *
Ade Astini
Matthew Ayers Bank of the West Geraldine Batalla Christy Beltran Derek Cañada * Helen Cedeno Jennifer Chau
Graciela Chavez Jacqueline Cini Leonore Cruz Robert Currie * John Cussen Diane Do Rania Elattar
DISCLAIMER
This annual report listing recognizes those who contributed support to Don Bosco Technical Institute between July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. Every effort has been made to ensure that the list is complete and accurate. If errors or omissions do occur, please accept our apologies and call the Development Office at (626) 940-2000 to report corrections. We appreciate your support. Thank you!
Jorge Franco
Joseph Gagliardi * Dina Garcia Jose Gomez Alvaro Gonzalez Robert W. Gonzalez Mike Gurrola *
IBM Corporation - Glendale Nora Kam Yuen Leung Lorena Lopez Virginia Lopez Maria Maciel Marvin Mangahis * Isabel Martinez Gary McHatton Haydee Munoz Barry Murphy * Brian Narito Bonnie Nelson Vincent Nolasco * Erik Oen * Vanessa Olivas Osvaldo Orozco Tjalling Owen * Corina Placencia Patrick Prezioso * Brian Queen * Margarita Ramirez Franklin Ramirez Rodolfo Rios Jr. * Michael Rivas * Elizabeth Rivera Steven Rockenbach * Leslie Rooney Raul Salcido Isela Sandoval Alex and Melodie Santana Seaver (Frank R.) Paragraph V Trust Patti Sheaffer Johnathan Silvas Sr. David Sterling * Toshitada Sugiyama Tim Tenopir * Ronald Theiss * Donald Thompson * Jacob Todd * Beatriz Torres Carlos Van Natter * Cristina Villa James Witt * Pearl Yu
Anonymous
Noemi Adalin
Alessa Alarcon Michael Alvarez Thomas Andre Laura Arceneaux Armando Arenas Jacob Arreguin * Randell Beltran Angel Gregory Benitez Jr. * Enid Bermejo Robert Bloomingdale John Boken Warren and Louise Brown Harriet Brown Nesrin Bunkhehila Jennifer Buntich Daniel Burrola * Aaron Calderon * Frank Calderon * Derek and Maricela Cañada * Karen Carranza-Almonte Catholic Community Foundation of Los Angeles Belinda Ceballos Veronica Chavez Barry Connell Hilary Crahan
Jonathan De La Torre * Lee and Elizabeth Doble Jr.* Frank Dominguez III * Julie Dwyer Scott Enriquez Diane Espino
David Farguson Martha Ferrera Joe Flanigan Manuel Franco * Therese Funk Donald Gibbs * Arnold Glasman * Robert Godinez Alfonso Gonzalez * Luz Gonzalez Guillermo Gutierrez * Carlos Gutierrez * Oscar Guzman
Martin Hairston * Thomas Harkins Jr.* Chris Henderson * James Iaconis Javier Jimenez * Lalo Jimenez
Lyman Johnson Brian Kennedy Bill Kiefer
John Krakowski * Jeffrey Krynen * Thomas La Venture * Larry Lazar * Jose de Jesus Legaspi James Lo Coco Sergio Lopez * Jorge Lopez M.D., Jr.* Jay Madden * Nicolas Mansur * Mario Manzanilla Algis Marciuska * James McAndrews Paul McAndrews Sharissa McInnish Marc Meehan * Grace Mercado Michael Mojarro Charles Montoya * Gema Morales-Meyer Virginia Moreno Msgr. John Moretta Mitsuru Nakano Patrick Nally Vincent Nolasco * OC Orange County Community Resources Bishop David O'Connell Peter O'Malley Oralia Osuna Suzanne Owen Owen Family Trust Fred Padilla * Stephen Page Paul Parminter Velma Perdomo Corina Placencia David Quezada Jr.* Edwin Recinos Joseph Reyes * Ltg. John Rhodes * Joe and Maria Rios * Rodolfo Rios Jr.* Gilbert Rivera Juan Carlos Rodriguez Ruben Rojas Tom Romano Leslie Rooney Steven Salas Salesians of Don Bosco Catherine Samiano Patricia Sandoval Jeff and Lisa Silbar James Spina Ryan Squire Jon Strauss
The Cranston Famliy Trust/ Philip Rinaldi Charitable Trust Jacob Todd * Eric and Darlene Tom Mary Urquhart Joseph "Pep" Valdes Cristina Villa Jerry Villasenor
* Bosco Tech alumnus
Luis Aceves
Alex Adriano
Anonymous * Arthur Barajas * Phylyp Bardowell Damian Becerra Anthony Bithell Daniel Cairo * Aaron Calderon * Rudolph Canchola III * David Chavez * Ida Mei Chen Anthony Christman Industrial Door Contractors, Inc. Luis Cuevas * Shanah Daley Richard De La Rosa * Chris Dellaringa James Dillard Jr. Ron Duarte Ken Erkenbrack John Escalante * Francisco Estrada * Dan Farren Mark Franco * Manuel Franco * Harold Fregoso * Mireya Garcia Donald Gibbs * Kasondra Gonzalez Robert Gurrola * Armando Gutierrez Carlos Gutierrez * Jake Haaker Martin Hairston * Robert Harrelson Gary Henderson Venessa Hollis Juan Jimenez * Javier Jimenez * Harry Kertenian Roy Kim
John Krakowski * Jeffrey Krynen * Michael Kurnik * Laborers' International Union Local #652 Steven Lara * George Lozano * Dan Maas
Nicolas Mansur * Algis Marciuska * Anthony Martinez Jr. * Joseph McLaughlin * David Miller
Yolanda Mohagen Giuseppe Napoli * Dan Ngo
Chris Nova
Raymond Ochoa *
Reece Olney
Pacific Western Bank Ernesto Peimbert * Interior Removal Specialist
Lawrence Renteria * Reyes Construction, Inc.
Rachel Reynolds
Ltg. John Rhodes * John Richards Manny Robledo * Roberto Sanchez * Alyssa Savala Jim Schabarum
Jeremy Schlaman
Skanska USA Building, Inc. Jordan Tetzlaff Kevin Tipton
Darlene Tom Genaro Trejo * Edward Twining Joe Urbano * Lawrence Valenzuela * Brett Voigt
Jun Acob Michael Aguilar * Reiley Akkari * Felipe Alcantar Alexis Alvarez * Marcial Anaya * Rudolph Andrade * Denise Andujo Joshua Ardon * Jad Aribi
Ade Astini William Avellan * Jason Banuelos * Ray Barrera Rodolfo Basurto * Christy Beltran Gabriel Bermejo Enid Bermejo Bridge Energy LLC Rhiannon Britney * Duke Canada * Donn Canzano * Karen Carranza-Almonte Martha Carrera Elijah Casillas Juan Casillas
Bobby Castillejo Patty Castillo Bill Chapman * Jennifer Chau Lawrence Cheung * Chipotle Mexican Grill Rudy Cisneros Zita Cliffton * Peter Correa * Craig Realty Group - Citadel, LLC Nahuel Crosthwaite-Gonzalez *
Karl Dannemann Vanessa Davila Romero Roderick De La Cruz
Judy Delgado
Malachi Dharmaratne Erika Diaz Vicuna Diane Do Double Good Dean Durazo
Kenneth Ellis * Taylor Engquist * Gina Enriquez Julissa Espinoza
Bradley Fajardo * John Farrell * Victor Favela Mark Felix * Eva Fernandez John Flores * Jeffrey Flores * Eric Froberg * Stephan and Tina Gabriel * Gustavo Galarza * Armando Garcia * Dina Garcia Susana Garcia Michaelangelo Garcia * Jose Garcia Simona Gardea Eduardo Giron Arnold Glasman * Nicolas Gomez Belen Gomez Araceli Gonzalez Lucia Gonzalez Alvaro Gonzalez Candelaria Gray Thomas Harkins Jr. * Miguel Hernandez * Ezequiel Hernandez Sr. * Carlos Herrera * Ernie Herrera * Rudy Herrera * Mike Hirokawa
Luke Hoang Wellington Hull * Ted Iskenderian * Diego Islas * Noah Jimenez * Ken Johnson Jr. * Eugene Kasper * Paul Kelly * LA Clays Shooting Park, LLC Larry Lazar * Trish Le Michael Llaneras * Mercedes Londhe Doris Longoria Monica Lopez Jose Lopez Anthony Lopez * George Lozano Jr. * William Mace Jr. * Maria Maciel Nicolas Mansur * Paul Marchand * Marian Business Services Dave Martinez * Richard Martinez Edith Martinez Bryan Martinez *
Leo McFall Sharissa McInnish Alan McNabb * Marc Meehan * Maria Mendoza
Ronald Mohr * Edward Morales * Alfonso Morales Jr. * Virginia Moreno Jordan Munguia Elizabeth Munoz
Barry Murphy * Mateo Nakano * Giuseppe Napoli * Anna Navarro Mark O'Laughlin Osvaldo Orozco Ramon Ortiz * Oralia Osunao Margarita Palacios Thomas Parisi Jr. * Ali Parvinjah Sergio Peratoner * Aiden Perez Corina Placencia Hilda Plascencia Debora Ramirez Anthony Ramirez * Ian Ranches * Anthony Razo * Nathan Recinos * Christina Rentería Paul Reyes * Matthew Reyes * Joe and Maria Rios * Isaac Rittikaidachar * Roger Rivera Elizabeth Rivera Estela Rokas Lance Roldan * Walter Rozario Albert Salcedo * Gian Carlo Samayoa * Andrew Sanchez Garry Sanders * Isela Sandoval Maira Saunders Kenneth Schmahl * SCO, LLC
Sharp Seating Co.
Heidy Soria
Darrell Tamosuinas * Janis Tanada Anthony Tichachati * Andrew To * Darlene Tom David Tomblin Jr. * Nicolas Torre Nidia Torres John Tulac * Lawrence Valenzuela * Ofelia Velazquez-Perez Adrian Verduzco * Cristina Villa Francisco Villalobos * Anthony Villeda Jacqueline Viramontes Kolin Xu
Clinston Zeng * Alvin Zhou *
“Be the Gospel!” Those were the last words Brother John Rasor, SDB, addressed to the Tech student body, when they sang “Happy Birthday” to him outside his second-story residence window last October. Visibly touched, he encouraged them with his own life motto. Being the embodiment of the Good News drew Brother John to his vocation in the mid-1960s and carried him through his life’s work as an instructor.
Throughout his lengthy ministry, he taught at Bosco Tech for nearly 40 years. An iconic member of the Tech’s faculty, Brother John had the unique distinction of being the only instructor to teach in three different techno logical departments (then-named Materials Science, Electronics, and Computer Science).
When he passed away on December 22, 2021, the outpouring of grief and sympathy was palpable. Alumni and friends of the Tech took to social media to recall fond memories and share the impact Brother John had on their lives while they were students. The following are just a few of the comments shared, lifted directly from social media in the hours after his death and providing living proof that he fulfilled his mission to “Be the Gospel”:
• The single most influential man in my life. Brother John was an incredible combination of intelligence, courage, compassion and faith. I know that he is in the company of Don Bosco now. Truly a life well served.
• A great instructor who cared much about teaching & encouraging good fundamental values for life. "Show me your algorithm!" - still one of the best programming instructors I ever had in all my academic career.
• Just thinking about all the knowledge and wisdom he had and imparted on so many others is mind-boggling...the one thing I loved about him was that he didn't just give us the answers, he made us think to get the answers. The very picture of Salesian selflessness and everything I appreciated about my Bosco education.
• I will miss brother John. He encouraged me while challenging me to excellence. A precious man of God.
• I think back on how much he actually influenced our lives in those short years and am grateful for the life lessons.
• To this day, still one of the most caring and memorable teachers I’ve ever had. Rest In Peace, my captain!
• Another huge loss in the category of, “They don’t make ‘em like that anymore!” Always strict, but always fair. Always firm, but everyone who knew Brother Rasor loved him.
• Heaven gained a great one. Sleep with the angels, Bro. Rasor...
• Nicest and bravest person I met at Bosco Tech.
• Definitely one of the smartest any of us has had the good fortune to know!
Brother John’s presence and grace is greatly missed on the Tech campus, throughout the province, and by the many, many students who were fortunate to be taught by him. Rest in Peace, Brother John!
• It’s a big loss for the Tech, and a bigger one for society. Bro. Rasor was a class act. He was extremely intelligent, but humble. He had high expectations of us, but was caring about it. He held us accountable and was fair. RIP Bro Rasor...you’ll be missed.
I think of all the lives he touched & how many of those lives developed into fine young men. RIP.
• A brilliant man with a passion for working with the youth, who inspired many young men in MSET and CSEE. Rest in Peace Br. Rasor!
Such a blessing, every moment... He was a great man...And he made the world a better place.
Each year, individuals and corporations donate a variety of non-cash gifts to Bosco Tech. These gifts-in-kind have ranged from big to small, yet all are equally welcomed. Bosco Tech appreciates gifts-in-kind which can be put to good use and provide clear benefits for all who rely on them. These non-cash gifts generally are in the form of needed equipment and supplies.
Adventist Health White Memorial Pablo M. Aguilar*
Zulay Carillo Michael Dandurand*
Double Tree by Hilton Mil Flores
Julie and Greg Flynn Arnold Glasman*
Dan Guerrero Roy Hinger
Cathy Kasden John Krakowski*
Jose de Jesus Legaspi
Romario Lemus Carmen S. Montes
Vivian Morrison
Peter & Merle Mullin
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
Long Nguyen
Orange County Zoo
Pasadena Ice Skating Rink
Pence Vinyards
Porto's Joseph R. Reyes*
Javier and Cathy Rivera Norma Robles
San Antonio Winery Anne Sigoloff Joseph Valdes
Willick Engineering Company
Unaudited as of June 30, 2022
Total Operating Revenue 8,295,133
Total Operating Expenses
6,925,097 Non-Cash Depreciation (547,416) Net Surplus/(Loss) 235,633
PPP Forgiven Loan 805,128
Cost to Educate per Student 17,415 2021-2022 Tuition 12,600
Difference Between Tuition and Cost per Student (4,815) Total Financial Aid Rewarded 930,314
“Strenna” is an Italian word meaning gift, a small and cherished token, a nugget of truth often used by Don Bosco to direct and teach those in his original oratory. In keeping with that tradition, the worldwide Salesian community annually establishes an international thematic tone for each new year.
“Do all through love, nothing through constraint,” the 2022 strenna is taken from the words of St. Francis de Sales, an inspirational example to Don Bosco who followed the saint’s simple spirituality and philosophy of kindness
In his introduction of 2022’s strenna, Salesian Rector Major Father Ángel Fernández Artime, referenced the applicability of St. Francis’ words to today’s unique challenges that youth are facing and our loving response, as Salesians.
…Don Bosco has handed on to us his Preventive System as a means for carrying out our educational and pastoral service. This system is based entirely on reason, religion and loving kindness: instead of constraint, it appeals to the resources of intelligence, love and the desire for God, which everyone has in the depths of his being. It brings together educators and youngsters in a family experience of trust and dialogue.
Imitating God's patience, we encounter the young at their present stage of freedom. We then accompany them, so that they may develop solid convictions and gradually assume the responsibility for the delicate process of their growth as human beings and as men of faith...
… In short, going out to meet young people, wherever they may be and in whatever situation, continues to be our most distinc tive feature, confirming Don Bosco’s desire to love what young people love so that they will love what we love, spreading the Salesian spirit, our “valdocco option,” wherever the desire to be with young people takes us, living a true “Salesian sacra ment of presence,” and the commitment to carry out “small charity works.”
This is how we were born and this is how we want to follow Don Bosco, who found in Francis de Sales a model and a kindred spirit, a sort of soul mate.
“St. Francis de Sales said, ‘You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working, and just so, you learn to love by loving.’ In carrying out his timeless words, we must live lives that reflect that love, and in so doing, inspire young people.”– FATHER THIEN NGUYEN, SDB, BOSCO TECH’S SALESIAN DIRECTOR
IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT GIVING IS NOT JUST ABOUT MAKING A DONATION– it is about making a difference. We appreciate the difference generous donors are making in the lives of hard-working Bosco Tech students through their generosity. For many, the best way to make a significant contribution is through their estate. With planning and foresight, a legacy gift can assure that Bosco Tech’s mission is carried long into the future. There are also significant tax benefits involved in carefully planned giving, and gifts can work in tandem with other beneficiaries and personal priorities.
When considering a gift, please remember that there are many ways to make a lasting difference at Bosco Tech:
CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS: a charitable remainder trust can benefit you now by providing a lifetime income that is tax advantaged, save you income taxes now, reduce your estate tax later and benefit Bosco Tech.
CONTINGENT BENEFICIARIES: Naming Bosco Tech as a contingent beneficiary can benefit the Tech when the unexpected happens, but without loss if the normal course of events takes place. Contingent beneficiaries can be used in wills, life insurance and annuity contracts, pension accounts, IRAs, and 401(k)s.
STOCK GIFTS: If you give an asset with a long-term capital gain, you never have to pay the capital gains taxes, but get the same amount of tax deduction as if you gave a cash donation. This can be a huge tax saving for you, and still provide the Tech with all the intended benefit. Please note that the asset must qualify for long-term capital gains treatment and have a ‘gain’ to benefit.
GIFT MATCHING PROGRAMS: A long-time strategy for helping the Tech is to use an employer matching gift plan for your donation. In these plans, your employer will make a donation along side your contribution to the Tech, which can double your gift. Furthermore, your spouse may be eligible for a matching plan on the same gift, turning it into a triple benefit.
LIFE INSURANCE: Some people use life insurance as a way of multiplying their gift. For a small amount (the insurance premium), they can leave
Bosco Tech values our generous donors
a large amount (the death benefit) to the Tech. If you don’t have dependents, don’t forget the insurance provided by your employer; consider naming Bosco Tech as your beneficiary.
PENSIONS, IRAS, 401(K)S AND ANNUITIES: When paid out at death, these accounts may be taxed in excess of 75%, after you add up federal and state income taxes, state death taxes and federal estate taxes. If you name the Tech as your beneficiary, you sidestep all these taxes. If you’re married, you probably want to name your spouse as the primary beneficiary, but consider naming Bosco Tech as your contingent beneficiary.
STOCK OPTIONS: If exercised after your death, stock options will generate income taxes and may generate state taxes. However, if you name the Tech as beneficiary of your employer-provided stock options, both taxes will be eliminated.
QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS: Generally, a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) allows individuals who are 70½ years old or older to directly transfer up to $100,000 total to one or more qualified charities directly from a taxable IRA, instead of taking their required minimum distributions. As a result, QCDs exclude the amount donated from taxable income, allowing donors to possibly avoid being pushed into higher income tax brackets and prevent phase outs of other tax deductions, though there are some limitations. A tax advisor can help you determine if both your IRA and charity qualify for QCDs.
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The Bosco Tech graduating class of 2022 was celebrated during the baccalaureate Mass and commencement ceremonies on June 4. The Tech again boasted 100% graduation and college acceptance rates, far exceeding national averages. UCLA and MIT were among the universities making offers to these graduates.
Drawing Techmen from all class years to the campus, the first Alumni Reunion Weekend , featuring an all-class reunion as well as individual year celebrations, was a fun-filled two days of reminiscing, catching up, and all-around Tech pride.
The Tiger volleyball team earned back-to-back Camino Real League championship titles.
You’re part of our family, Class of 2025! Tech ninth graders and their families were officially welcomed into the Tech family during November’s Freshman Mass & Tie Ceremony!
“They’ll tell you that Bosco Tech is the only school in the country who does what they do. I’m here to tell you that it is the only school in the world that does what it does. I’ve been all over the world doing these programs, and this is the only school I’ve ever seen that blends college-prep academics with this level of dedicated programming in the applied sciences.” That’s what Dr. Abigail Norfleet James, Author, speaker and educational expert, said about the Tech when she visited the campus in the spring.
And they're off! Tech alumni and current cross country team members met up in August for the traditional alumni run . It was a great time of camaraderie and friendly competition. First place? Yep, an alumnus-congrats to Michael Herrera (MT 07) and to the lead 2021 team member, Marcus Chavez, who finished right behind him!
They’ve still got game! What a fun evening it was when the Tech welcomed home graduates for the traditional Alumni Basketball Game in late November. And the alumni beat the varsity team!
The Tiger football team won the Santa Fe League championship for the first time in 20 years!
Bosco Tech President Memo Gutierrez (Automotive ’83) and Vice President Phil Consuegra hosted 11 regional gatherings, bringing together Techmen in various locales from Denver to Ventura. Several more of the popular get togethers are already planned.
The annual Black & Gold Gala was an amazing evening! Proceeds from “Back to Broadway,” recognizing longtime instructors Dr. Jorge Calienes and Mrs. Elizabeth Allison, will directly help hardworking students.
Tech Trustee Bishop David O'Connell and his faithful friends, the Unfriendly Sons of St. Patrick , pulled out all the stops to support Bosco Tech! Joined by Tech alumni and parents, the group hosted an incredibly successful celebration that raised funds for hardworking students!
Because of COVID, Techmen were limited in paying their respects in-person at the January funeral of Brother John Rasor, SDB (ME ’62). As a result, alumni and friends gathered in the Father Penna Chapel in May for a morning of remembrance of our brother, teacher, and friend.
(Golf classic caption) The 32nd Annual Golf Classic was a great day of fun, competition, and camaraderie that raised financial assistance for hard-working students who may otherwise be unable to experience the spiritually centered, academic and technological education that only Bosco Tech provides.
Key stakeholders were introduced to “Strength and Spirit, the Vision for Bosco Tech,” the collaborative plan to further strengthen and expand our unique and effective program, at a dinner under the stars in early September.
• More than 40% of the student body enrolled in Advanced Placement classes, 127 students took 280 AP exams in 16 subjects, two students took exams in an addi tional subject on their own. AP Environmental Science was added to the roster of courses, to be offered for the first time this fall.
• 76% of the student body made the honor roll in the final semester with 53% earning high honors for GPAs over 3.50. 84% of the class of 2022 earned cumulative GPA honors status; with many earning highest honors for a GPA of 4.0 and above.
• The class of 2022 had graduation and college acceptance rates of 100%, consistent with past years and far exceeding national averages.
• 2022 graduate Aman Kumar earned a National Merit Scholarship,
chosen from 15,000 finalists across the country. Classmates Alexander Ibanez, Angel Patricio and Walter Kennedy were named Commended Students.
• QuestBridge match winner Kevin Valdivia earned a full-ride scholar ship to Pomona College.
• 51 scholars were inducted into the National Honor Society and 13 were inducted into the Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica. The students were invited to join the campus chapters because of demon strated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
• Graduate Byrn Balangauan was awarded the Cardinal James McIntyre Award, annually bestowed upon a senior who, in the eyes of the technology faculty, has taken the greatest advan taged of the educational opportunities offered by the school.
and Dean of Student Services Carlos Plantillas were awarded the 2022 Archdiocese Christian Service Award for signif icant contributions to their community. Carlos complete 529 Christian service hours while at the Tech, far exceeding the required 25 hours per year.
• The Red Cross Club hosted two blood drives in partnership with Cedars-Sinai Hospital. The drives exceeded all goals. In the spring, the club donated more care package items for Ukrainian refugees and U.S. troops deployed in Europe than any other high school in the area.
• Junior Lorenzo Benitez was selected for the 2022 Spirit Team that prepares the annual Salesian Youth Leadership Conference.
school meals.
• Tech students gath ered more than 400 food items for direct distribution to local families through the ASB Thanksgiving Food Drive.
• National Honor Society members provided peer tutoring services through Techmen Tutoring. The team sought out students in Tech Support and worked with the Counseling Department to provide student-tostudent instruction to their classmates.
• Carlos Campa (’22)
• Kudos to Bosco Tech’s National Honor Society, Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, and Key Club members who jointly assembled and donated more than 700 meal bags, through Meals of Hope, to ensure local children have food during the holidays when they don't have access to
• MSET freshmen Vincent Hernandez and Jacob Rooney won awards in this year’s American Foundry Society casting competition. Vincent won Best in School and Jacob won fourth overall.
• ACE seniors Lance Roldan, Isaac Mendoza, Jose Osuna, Nathan Felix, and Bryan Martinez earned OSHA Construction Safety and
Health Certification.
• Three Eagle Scouts, Christopher Blanco (IDEA), Duke Cañada (MSET), and Jacob Guzman (MSET), gradu ated in the class of ‘22.
• Graduating senior Wellington Hull committed to play Division III college football at Wisconsin’s Beloit College.
• Sixteen rising seniors completed summer internships working under the mentorship of engineers, architects, scientists and entrepre neurs to gain practical experience.
• 2022 graduate Sean Hudson’s Boeing summer internship cohort won the aero space giant’s award for presenting the best solution to a real-world problem.
• The Tech basket ball team moved up to a higher division after qualifying for the CIF Southern Section Division 5AA Quarterfinals. Freshmen players Jaden Erami and Darius Benitez were named All League and All CIF Division 5AA for their contributions to
their team’s success.
• Football won the Santa Fe League champion ship for the first time in 20 years.
• The Tech's Cross Country junior varsity team finished second in the Del Rey League, varsity finished third and qualified to partic ipate in the Southern Section CIF prelims. Team member Christian Perez was named 1st Team All-League in the Del Rey League in three events.
• The volleyball team earned back-to-back Camino Real League championship titles.
• Varsity eSports team member Brandon Bocanegra was named state champ and competed at the national level in the first ever Madden PlayVS Cup, making it all the way to the semifinals.
• Track and field saw three students, Daniel Cendejas, Christian Perez, and Justin Roybal, qualify for CIF prelims.
• Varsity golf team members senior T.Jay Vitoorakorn and soph omore Lucas Christman
qualified for and participated in Del Rey League Finals and quali fied for Second Team
All League honors.
• The first-ever Alumni Weekend brought together Techmen of all class years for two days of reminiscing and catching up with old friends and instructors.
• President Memo Gutierrez (Automotive ’83) and Vice President Phil Consuegra hosted 11 regional gather ings, bringing together Techmen in various locales from Denver to Ventura. Several more of the popular get togethers are already planned.
• Remembering Br. John Rasor SDB, (Metallurgy ‘62) the Tech community hosted a funeral Mass in January and a memorial service in May, once lightened Covid restric tions made attendance easier.
• Alumnus Brett
Granados (Construction Technology ’11) grad uated at the top of the L.A. Fire Academy in late April and was elected Class Leader, the most prestigious award a graduate can earn. Brett immediately began his assignment to Boyle Heights’ Station 2.
• Tech alum Anthony Rodriguez (Design ’99) and his large team of volunteers prepped and distributed 1,500 meals to L.A.’s homeless in November. Started 13 years ago, the group annually gathers for “Thanksgiving Goodness,” preparing meals and delivering meals en masse. Helping Anthony again were Kris German (Power & Transportation ’98), Grant Silva (’99), and Jose Rodriguez (’09).
• Tech alumnus Anthony Santos (Construction Technology '07), Assistant Basketball Coach of the CSUF Titans--the 2022 Big West Champions--was featured in a recent university article, calling him a “pillar” of their basketball program.
In addition to the strategic plan document, the committee, with approval by the Board of Trustees, adopted new mission and vision statements for Tech.
MISSION:
Don Bosco Technical Institute is dedi cated to creating leaders in engineering, science, and technology by presenting opportunities for real world experience that provide graduates an edge in univer sity studies and career development. Established in 1955, Bosco Tech is a college preparatory Catholic high school guided by the educational philosophy of St. John Bosco and offers challenging academic exploration through proj ect-based learning.
To be recognized as the nation’s premier Catholic college preparatory high school, fully integrating engineering, science and technology across a curriculum that prepares students for a faith-filled journey of life-long learning, responsible leadership, and distinguished service. In creating both statements, the committee gathered around the values of the Bosco Tech community, namely: Dedicated Students of Faith; Diversity and Inclusion; Lifelong Learning; Distinguished Service; Social Responsibility; Leadership
John Krakowski (DR ‘72) Chair Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman (DR ’72) Chair Elect Javier F. Jimenez (EL ’90) Treasurer Shannon McConnell Secretary
Nesrin Bunkheila-Aribi Ignacio Corrales (DR ’67) Manuel L. Franco (PH ‘71)
Guillermo Gutierrez (AU ’83)
Rev. Michael Gutierrez Martin Hairston (ME ’86) Jeff Krynen (BT ’81) William M. Marticorena (ME ’70) Marc Meehan (CS ’08) Msgr. John Moretta Rev. Thien Nguyen, SDB Most Reverend David G. O’Connell Msgr. Sabato Pilato Anthony Reyes (ME ’88) Richard Ronan Patricia Sandoval Rev. Mel Trinidad, SDB Brother Al Vu, SDB
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Marc Meehan (CS '08) President Omar Valdemar (EL '88) Vice President Larry Lazar (PH '76) Secretary Algis Marciuska (BT '82) Treasurer
BOARD MEMBERS
Ignacio Corrales (DR '67) Manuel Franco (PH '71) Luis Garza (DE ’94) Don Gibbs (DR '69) Steve Hernandez (GC ’88)
Ryan Lim (EL ’04) Adam Lopez (CS ’09) Giuseppe "Joe" Napoli (DR '91)
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Monica Loya, President
Nesrin Bunkheila Aribi, Vice President Maria Rojas Jimenez, Treasurer Liz Martin, Secretary
Gloria Perez
Tracy Robinson Danny Osuna Maria Wong
Enid Bermejo
Eva Fernandez Mel Valencia
Olivia V. Quezada
GENERAL MEMBERS
Corina Placencia
Lupita Rubalcava
Christina Hernandez
Martha Aguilar
Diane Do
Alessa Alarcon
Leslie Rooney
Ivonne Mora
Miriam Gomez
Virginia Moreno
Christy Beltran
Marcela P. Gomez
Norma Robles
Pola Florez
Guadalupe Franco