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Students and teachers (and ‘some’ principals) are looking forward to the coming Easter break and wrapping up lessons for a few days. After dismissal on the last day of classes, the campus will be relatively quiet for a brief time before we resume the last quarter of the school year and zoom into much antcipated end-of-year activities like prom, finals, graduation, etc.
As we enjoy the short respite of the break, please join me in remembering the significance of Holy Week and, in particular, the stark contrast between Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Friday evening finds the disciples in a state of great sadness, fear and uncertainty for what the future holds and how their all hopes and plans had seemingly gone astray. Little did they know what Sunday would bring: that they would witness the defeat of life’s last adversity--death--and that Jesus would return to them! The Resurrection reminds us that ‘Fridays’ don’t last forever and that the One who loves us has not left us without hope, even in the face of that which looks hopeless! I pray that during the Easter festivities with friends and family, you will be blessed by a renewed sense of that unshakeable hope, even during challenging times that may feel like those long hours between Friday and Sunday!
May I ask you to please join me in praying for wisdom and direction for our seniors as they continue to receive acceptances from colleges and universities across the country? These young men are making important decisions about their future and our support and prayers for them are vital. May the Lord guide them and use their gifts, talents, and opportunities to impact their communities, wherever they choose to go!
HaveajoyfulEaster, JeffKrynen(BT‘81)
Juniors completing the Tech’s internship preparation program are currently readying themselves for upcoming job interviews. Following an intensive overview of good communication skills and resume building, the students are working on how to best respond to the “tell me about yourself” question and other tricky inquiries like “what are your weaknesses.” They have also learned about elevator speeches, a brief way of introducing yourself and sharing key accomplishments and goals.
At a recent lunch-and-learn workshop, the participating juniors tried out their elevator speeches in speed interviewing exercises where they asked each other questions and constructively critiqued each other’s responses, body language and their overall impression. The group also worked on developing a strong professional presence and demeanor, including lessons in the proper hand shake, making eye contact and utilizing positive body language needed for a successful interview.
Currently, the students are completing mock interviews with Tech administrators. The interviewers provide suggestions and helpful hints to ace future professional opportunities.
What an incredibly fun St. Patrick’s Celebration at the Tech. Surpassing goals, all proceeds will help hard working students. Thank to our generous sponsors and guests! Thanks you to our special guests, Consul General of Ireland Marcella Smyth and Rev. Jarleth Cunnane, a close friend of Bishop David O’Connell, to whom the evening was dedicated.
Congratulations to the amazing Tech Cheer Competition Team!
At Knott’s Berry Farm on March 2, they competed in the NRG Dance & Cheer State Championship competition where they once again placed first in the High School Performance Cheer Category.
They were also awarded a spirit stick and named Fan Favorite Team of all the cheer divisions. They beat teams from Northern California and Nevada, but came up short by 2 points against a strong Texas team in the Show Cheer division, winning 2nd place in the combined High School division.
The coaching staff is most proud of their accomplishments especially with limited practice time due to rain and game participation over the last couple of weeks! The talented team will travel to Las Vegas at the end of this month for the National Cheer Competition. Go, Tigers!
The majority of people only know the first three digits of pi--3.14. If you remember four digits, you’re in the top 5 percent of pi memorizers. But give Tech students a challenge and watch them far surpass it! In Mr. Erick William’s famed annual Pi Day Challenge, he reports the following successes:
• Freshman Dylan Vo—51digits
• Senior Dominic Hernandez--61 digits
• Freshman Sagan Rapp--71 digits
• Junior Auston Wu--151
• Senior Caleb Glassow--203
• Junior Jaedon Vo—271 (breaking the 2018 record of 201 by alumnus Yehya Nasser’s). That’s Jaedon’s victorious smile in the photo!
The top four students won pies and the top two also won In-N-Out gift certificates. Not content to rest on their Pi laurels, some are already prepping for next year; it’s rumored that Caleb is working toward 314 digits and Jaedon now has 400 digits memorized. See you next March 14th, gentlemen!
Three Tech students from MSET and IDEA participated in USC’s mid-March pilot Make-a-Thon Jr. competition modeled after a program already offered to SC undergrads. The Tech was well represented in the teams taking both first place (Jacob Rooney (MSET) and Micah Wong (IDEA)) and second place (Vincent Hernandez (MSET))!
In teams, participants were required to create a device for use in the biomedical field. This year’s prompt: to design and create a prototype assistive device for patients with a C-7 cervical spinal cord injury to better support the use of kitchenware.
During the two-day event, student teams worked collaboratively under mentor guidance and with instruction from a variety of CAD and 3-D workshops. The competition forces participants to undergo months’ worth of design processes in the course of two days. Great job, gentlemen!
Congratulations to the Tech’s FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team who participated in the L.A. Regional competition at El Segundo’s Da Vinci Schools headquarters in mid-March. Dubbed a varsity sport for the mind, FRC combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. It’s as close to ‘realworld engineering as a student can get,’ according to the FRC website.
The Tech team worked tirelessly leading up to the competition, staying in the IDEA lab until 10 p.m., at times. They also installed a new swerve drivetrain that had been the goal of previous FRC teams. The drive makes the robot much faster and more agile on the field. And the team has already begun planning for next year.
“Watching the FRC member’s enthusiasm for improving the team is amazing,” said Mr. Luis Garza, Assistant Principal of Science & Technology, who guided the team through the preparation process and the competition. “I’m very excited to work with the team moving forward because it’s not just about the competition but also the outreach the team is doing. They will be helping with a professional development session for FIRST LEGO mentors in April and, for the first time, hosting a FIRST LEGO Robotics Summer Camp at Bosco Tech.”
“I can’t wait for the team to succeed in future competitions, but more than that, I’m excited to see their impact on our local community,” Mr. Garza said. “Those efforts will help our local youth develop the STEM skills they need to succeed in a STEM education and eventually a career. It’s an exciting time to be a part of our FRC Team.”
Congratulations to Tech senior Andrei De La Cruz (BMET ‘24) and instructor Dr. Carolina Schmeisser who both were awarded the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ Christian Service Award for their significant contributions to their community.
The recent ceremony was held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels and was presided over by Archbishop José Gomez.
Both Dr. Schmeisser and Andrei were featured in Often the Salesian International News Agency, ANS, Agenzia Info Salesiana, an international news network of the Salesians of Don Bosco based in Italy. Click here to see the news agency’s story.
Baseball, as of this write-up, is 5-1 in the Santa Fe League, tied for 1st in the Loss Column. We look ahead to an exciting finish and the possibilities of a League Title & CIF playoff run. In addition, the baseball program was ranked 6th, 7th and 10th in CIF-SS Division 8 in the last three weeks of March.
Volleyball earned a top ten ranking in the CIF-SS Division on March 11th. Tigers are currently in fourth place in the Camino Real league. Tigers will play everyone in the league one more time before the end of next month.
Golf has two wins this season against Verbum Dei and Paraclete high schools.
Congratulations to Tech senior Caleb Glassow for being selected as the 2023-2024 CIF-SS Ford Athlete of the Year! Thank you for being a great leader and your dedication in both the classroom and on the field! Well deserved! Great job, Caleb!
Congrats to these four varsity teams: Basketball, Soccer, Football and Cross Country for making the 2023-2024 CIF-SS Team GPA Honorable Mention Teams (see next page for team photos). Great job by our student-athletes and coaching staffs! These Student-Athletes are leaders in the classroom and in competitions!
After basketball season concluded in early March, Tigers basketball received several recognitions includuing All CIF-SS and Coach of the Year.
Congratulations to junior Jaden Erami for being selected on the 2023-2024 Boys Basketball All CIF-SS for Division 3A. Jaden now has made All CIF-SS list for the third year in a row. During his freshman year he made All CIF-SS Division 5A and his sophomore year he made All CIF-SS Division 5AA. We are so proud of all of your hard work and dedication for being a tremendous studentathlete! In addition to making All CIF, Jaden also made Frank Burlison Best of 2023-2024 Prep Hoops: The SoCal Class of 2025 list. Jaden earned sixth team honors.
Ryan Osborne now has made All CIF-SS list back to back seasons. During Ryan’s junior year he made All CIF-SS Division 5AA. We are so proud of all of your hard work and dedication for being a tremendous student-athlete!
Congratulations to Coach Romo for being selected as the CIF-SS 2023-2024 Division 3A Coach of the Year!
“I want to give a big thank you to my coaching staff and players. Without their contributions, commitment and hard work none of this is possible.
Thank you again”
--Coach Romo
Congratstoourvarsitycrosscountry,football,basketballandsoccerteamsforbeingincludedinthe 2023-2024CIF-SSTeamGPAHonorableMentionTeams!Greatjobbyourstudent-athleteswhoare leadersintheclassroomandincompetition!
Congratstoourvarsitycrosscountry,football,basketballandsoccerteamsforbeingincludedinthe 2023-2024CIF-SSTeamGPAHonorableMentionTeams!Greatjobbyourstudent-athleteswhoare leadersintheclassroomandincompetition!
Yearbook Sales: buytheyearbook.com School Code: 716789
• Yearbooks will be on sale for $100 until Spring Break
• Deadline to purchase a Senior Dedication is MARCH 1st.
• Dedications must be completed and submitted by MARCH 15th.
• Deadline to purchase a Yearbook is MARCH 25
• All Yearbook-related questions: Ms. Bower (LBower@boscotech.edu)
Tuesday, April 9 - Friday, April 12 – Kairos 96
See Mr. Gaba and Mr. Godinez for details and applications.
Ms. Gambill will also be attending Kairos and will not be on campus on these days.
Monday April 15 - Thursday April 18 – College & Career Week
Daily speakers & events
April 15, 5:30-7:30 – Why Go Out of State Presentation & Mini-College Fair (open to all grades & parents)
April 17, 1:55-3:05pm – “Transitioning to College” presentation (Seniors only)
Friday, April 19 – Salesian Spirit Games
Friday, April 26 – Christian Service Hours Deadline – Mr. Ramirez
Hours turned in after this deadline are not guaranteed to be noted on Final Transcript, and will not be considered for end-of-year awards. Members of the Class of 2024 are required to complete 50 hours to be eligible to graduate.
Monday May 1 – Standard Deadline to Accept Admission & Submit Deposit to Colleges
Due to the FAFSA delays, many colleges may be pushing back their deposit deadlines. Please research & confirm with your schools.
Friday May 3 – NO CLASSES – TEACHER INSERVICE (Student-Free Day)
AP TESTING SCHEDULE (senior courses only)
Monday, May 6 - AP US Government & Politics (8am)
Tuesday, May 7 - AP Human Geography (8am)
Wednesday, May 8 – AP English Literature (8am)
Thursday, May 9 – AP Environmental Science (8am)
Friday, May 10 – AP Macroeconomics (12pm)
Monday, May 13 – AP Calc AB & AP Calc BC (8am)
Tuesday, May 14 – AP Physics C: Mechanics (12pm)
Thursday, May 23 – AP Spanish Literature (8am)
Friday May 10 – Prom – 7:30-11pm
Annenberg Community Beach House - 415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Tickets will be available through GoFan Seniors will be released after their 3rd period class, unless they are taking the AP Macroeconomics exam.
Wednesday May 15 – Deadline to Accept Admission & Submit Enrollment Deposit to UC’s & many CSU’s
Wednesday, May 15 – Mandatory Grad Nite Information Meeting – 11:15am - 12:05pm
This important information session will occur during lunch in the Chapel.
Friday, May 17 – Band Spring Concert
Friday, May 17 – Thursday, May 23 – Senior Final Exams
Friday, May 17 & Monday, May 20 – Senior Tech Exams (regular class schedule)
Tuesday May 21, Wednesday May 22 & Thursday May 23 – Senior Academic Exams
Friday, May 24 – Senior Make-up Exams
Friday, May 17 – Deadline to submit remediated class transcripts to Mr. Ronan
All credit recovery / make-up courses must be cleared by Friday, May 17 at 4:00pm.
Official transcripts must be sent to Mr. Ronan in the Registrar’s Office by this time. Failure to do so will result in the student’s diploma being held until proof of completion is submitted. Be aware that some schools take several weeks to send out a transcript, so please plan ahead.
Monday May 20 – College Shirt Day & Senior Student Life Awards – 2:10-3:05 – Gym
Parents & Family members are welcome to celebrate our seniors who are active in on-campus clubs and service organizations. Students – please wear a shirt with your chosen college / trade school / career on it!
Tuesday, May 21 – Senior Academic Awards Ceremony – 6:00pm - 7:15pm – DBTI Outdoor Basketball courts
The Class of 2024 will be honored for academic achievements on the school campus. Formal dress is required for seniors; seniors may bring up to five guests.
Thursday May 23 – Cap & Gown Pickup – 11:30 - 1:30 – Library
Thursday, May 23 – Senior Retreat w/ Mr. H in Youth Ministry – 12:30pm - 3:30pm
This is a required event for Seniors who did not attend a Kairos. Lunch will be provided. If you attended Kairos this year, you do not need to come to this retreat.
Friday, May 24 – Senior Make-up Exams
Students who do not need to take make-up exams are excused from attending school on this day. Students who do need to make-up exams must schedule them with their individual instructor(s).
Monday, May 27 – NO SCHOOL – MEMORIAL DAY
Tuesday, May 28 – Grad Nite @ Disneyland 8am – 1:30am Meet @ 8am at Youth Min / Student Activities. Bus will transport us to Disneyland, and return to Bosco at approximately 1:30am.
Tuesday, May 28 – Senior Semester 2 Grades captured at 12:00 PM Counselors will start doing graduation checks as soon as grades are captured.
Friday, May 31 – Graduation Rehearsal, BBQ & Senior Sunset – 3pm - 8pm
This is a mandatory event for all seniors. BBQ dinner will be provided. Graduation tickets will be distributed at this time. Each graduate will be given 12 tickets.
Saturday, June 1 – Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation Ceremony – 5:00pm
Students are required to arrive at the gym no later than 4:00pm for a class group photo and to line up so their ceremony can begin promptly at 5pm. We conclude at approximately 7:30pm.
Gown return: Graduation gowns must be returned after the ceremony, before seniors leave campus.
Caps and tassels remain with the graduate. Be sure to remove all pins, cords and awards from the gown. Failure to return the gown Saturday will result in a $125 fee, payable directly to Herff Jones. Who to
Service Hours
Miguel Ramirez
Alumni, join us in the coming weeks for networking with your Tech brothers from the area.
Getting together Techmen, no matter where you live--that’s what these free gatherings are all about. No speeches, no fund requests--just an opportunity to catch up with Tech alumni in your neighborhood, enjoy appetizers and a beverage in a low-key setting, and visit with your brothers for a while.
We’re looking forward to seeing you in DC, Denver, Vegas and other California locations! The events start at 5:30 p.m.--no set end time. Complimentary beer and heavy appetizers will be served. Please join us; we’re looking forward to seeing you! Click here for details or to RSVP.
Alumni had a great time taking on the current Tiger volleyball teams on March 16. Thanks to the following Techmen for participating in the fun face-off: Joseph Wadzinski (’20), Nick Hernandez (’19), Alex Jauregui (’07), Andrew Placencia (’23), Matt Wong (’23), Max Munoz (’10), Jagjot Rathor (’20), George Huerta (’10), Kevin Salanguit (’17), Johnny Serbin (’22), Jericoh Santiago (’21), Gabriel Foreman (’20), Chris Banaria (’22), Blythe Balanzuela (’23) and Jaden Wong (’22). See you all next year!
The Bosco Tech community is extremely grateful for all recent donations made by generous foundations, organizations and alumni. Among those gifts:
March 2024:
Name Amount Purpose
Jim and Patricia Heaney
The Ahmanson Foundation
$10,000 In Memory of Bishop David G. O’Connell
$50,000 Scholarships
Bosco Tech truly appreciates our benefactors who share our mission to educate young people. Please let us know if you have connections to a charitable foundation, or if your employer has a grant-making program. Contact Manager of Foundation Relations Anne Sigoloff at asigoloff@boscotech.edu or (626) 940-2027.
Tech students, primarily juniors in BMET, represented the school at the 74th Annual LA County Science and Engineering Fair on March 10-11. The students displayed their research projects at the Shrine Expo Hall, alongside more than 900 students representing 109 public and private schools in the county. LACSEF is the oldest and largest regional fair of its kind in the western U.S. Special thanks to Mr. Joma Jenkins and Mr. Sammy Sedky who both volunteered as judges at the fair.
Representing the Tech with their project topics were:
• Roman Valdepena, Colin Wu, and Daniel Munoz--Engineering Applications (winning the Southern California Social Impact Award and Honorable Mention)
• Aditya Kumar--Ecology, Sr. Division (earning Honorable Mention)
• Nolan Adalin and Ryan Viengkhou--Microbiology
• Gaston Valdez, Kevin Rojas, and Joshua Camarillo--Engineering Research
• Isaac Barba and Diego Acuna; Riley Tanada, Jaeden Vo and Seth Guerrero--Behavioral Sciences
• Matthew Castaneda
TechalumnusDanielMartinez(CSEE‘17),completedaBoeing summerinternshipin2016,priortohissenioryear.Now,Daniel, whoisasatelliteproductionengineeratTheBoeingCompany, hasvolunteeredasamentortothisyear’sclassofinterns.
AftergraduatingfromtheTechin2017,DanielattendedCal Poly,Pomona,whereheearnedabachelor’sdegreeinElectrical Engineeringandamaster’sdegreeinEngineeringManagement. PriortojoiningBoeingfulltime,Danielworkedinengineer manufacturingatNorthropGrumman.
Werecentlyaskedhimafewquestionsabouthimself,hiscareer andthevalueofprofessionalinternships.
WhatissomethingpositivefromyourBoscoTechdaysthatwill staywithyou?
All the advice, knowledge, and exposure that was gained through the various unique events, classes, assemblies, and presentations.
I don’t think one specific thing stayed with me, rather the experience and collection of events have stayed with me.
Whatextracurriculars,clubs,activitieswereyouinvolvedinattheTech?
I was involved in the Ambassadors program, JV basketball and varsity soccer.
Howdidyouknowwhichareaofengineeringyouwantedtopursue?
I was fascinated with electronics while growing up. I would use technology often such as computers, phones, video games, and radios.
HowvaluablewasyourBoeinginternship,andwhy?
The Boeing internship is the reason I am working for them today. The internship program was a unique experience that one could not even think of a value that it was worth. I learned more about my career, life decisions, and education than any course I took in college.
Whatwassomethingvaluableyoutookfromtheinternshipexperience?
Career, engineering position qualifications/requirements, formal communication, presentation, day-to-day activities, understanding the levels of management, life decisions, school and social life balance, managing finances, education, exposure to different engineering disciplines, learning industry practices, and learning satellite and space topics.
Whydoyouwanttobeamentor inBoeing’ssummerinternship program?
Because of my mentors throughout my life, I have been blessed with inspiration, motivation, and success. I would like to contribute to this blessing by giving my time to the mentorship effort within the Bosco Tech community.
What’ssomeadviceyou’dgive currentTechstudentsaboutcollege/ studies,careers,orlifeingeneral?
Always move forward with patience and bravery.
Whywouldyouencouragestudentstocompleteinternships?
An internship experience is a direct path to your career.
PlesesharealittlebitaboutyourMSinEngineeringManagement andwhathasittaughtyou?
My Engineering Management degree elevated my vision and expanded my knowledge to understand the goals and priorities for a given business unit.
TellusaboutyourworkatBoeing?Whatdoyouenjoymost?
As a Manufacturing Engineer, I have had the opportunity to learn from engineering professionals on the front line of space technology. My enjoyment is understanding engineering designs and having a direct impact on production.
Whatdoyouliketodoinyourfreetime?
In my free time, I enjoy fitness and health activities such as going to the gym or hiking.
Thank you for your insights and for volunteering to mentor those following in your footsteps, Daniel!
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Bosco Tech is pleased to offer a full schedule of summer programs for all ages in 2024. They include:
• High School Summer School
• Summer Scholars Program (Rising 7th & 8th Graders)
• Athletic & Cheer Camps (High School)
• Cheer Camp: Jr. Tigerettes Summer Cheer Camp (Rising 5th-8th graders)
• Band Camp
Visit boscotech.edu/summerprograms
Please note that dates, events and locations are subject to change. Check the school’s full calendar at https://www.boscotech.edu/student-life/calendar for the latest updates.
MON 4/1 SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSED
TUES-THURS 4/2-4/4 SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS 8 AM TO 3 PM
FRI 4/5 SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSED
MON 4/8 CLASSES RESUME
MON-THURS 4/8-4/11 CHEER TEAM TRY-OUT CLINICS (SEE PAGE 23)
TUES-FRI 4/9-4/12 KAIROS 96
TUES 4/9 PARENT COUNCIL MEETING AT 6 PM
WED-THURS 4/10-4/11 CIEF DESIGN BUILD COMPETITION
FRI 4/12 BOSCO TECH CHEER TRYOUTS (SEE PAGE 23)
SAT 4/13 S.T.A.R. PROGRAM MATH TUTORING 9-11 AM
MON-FRI 4/15-4/19 COLLEGE WEEK (WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS THROUGOUT THE WEEK)
WED 4/17 BOSCO TECH SPEAKER SERIES--PREPARING YOUNG MEN FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS 6:30 PM IN THE TECH LIBRARY (SEE PAGE 20)
FRI 4/19 SALESIAN SPIRIT GAMES
DANCE AT 7:30 PM
SAT 4/20 FRESHMAN PLACEMENT TESTING
S.T.A.R. PROGRAM MATH TUTORING 9-11 AM
SUN 4/21 FATHER/SON BREAKFAST & MASS (SEE PAGE 21)
MON & WED 4/22 & 4/24 ANNUAL REPORT ON-CAMPUS PHOTOGRAPHY
FRI 4/26 DEADLINE FOR CHRISTIAN SERVICE HOURS
SOPHOMORE RETREAT 8 AM TO 3 PM
JAZZ NIGHT FUNDRAISER 5 PM
SAT 4/27 S.T.A.R. PROGRAM MATH TUTORING 9-11 AM
MON-FRI 4/29-5/3 AP EXAM PREP EVENT BLACKOUT (NO SCHEDULE INTERUPTING EVENTS)
THURS 5/2
NEW--FAFSA DEADLINE EXTENSION!
FRI 5/3 IN-SERVICE DAY (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)