A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Welcome back, Tech Family!
I hope you and your loved ones enjoyed some welldeserved relaxation and quality time together over the summer.
As we embark on a new school year, please know that the Bosco Tech faculty and administration remain committed to our mission, and dedicated to partnering with you in the education and development of your sons.
We recognize that high school students today face challenges that we didn’t encounter in our own youth, particularly with the influence of technology and the growing role of artificial intelligence. Our faculty, especially our technology instructors, have been proactively researching and judiciously integrating AI into their curriculum in a way that teaches students to use this emerging tool ethically and effectively.
Our faculty has also been preemptively engaging with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s book, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. This New York Times bestseller documents the increasing struggles among American teens and urges action from parents, schools, and the government to restore a sense of community and security to our children.
In that light, I was pleased to see that on the Tech’s profile on Niche.com, a school ranking and review platform, 94% of our students and alumni reported feeling happy here, and 100% shared that they feel safe on campus. Rather than letting these high ratings make us complacent, they affirm that we are on the right track in fulfilling Bosco Tech’s enduring mission to sustain a campus culture that supports both our students and their families, while creating a home away from home, true to St. John Bosco’s original Oratory model.
Thank you for the part you play in helping ensure we always maintain a nurturing environment here for all our young people.
Withgratitudeforourcommunity, MemoGutierrez(AU‘83) President
A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
My dear Bosco Tech family,
Welcome back, Tigers! As we open the doors to a new school year, I am filled with hope and excitement for the journey ahead with our mission that remains steadfast under St. John Bosco’s spirit: education is a matter of the heart!
Every new school year offers us a fresh start, filled with opportunities for growth, learning, and connection. This year, let us embrace the idea that each day is a chance to make a positive impact—not only in our own lives but also in the lives of others.
This year, let’s embrace the spirit of collaboration and community. Together, we will explore new ideas, tackle challenges, and inspire one another to reach our fullest potential. Remember, each moment spent at Bosco Tech is an opportunity for learning, service, and building lasting friendships.
Furthermore, this year will be an ordinary Jubilee Year of the church. The theme is “Pilgrims of Hope.” Many of us will remember the Jubilee Year 2000, especially World Youth Day in Rome, and maybe the more recent extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy in 2016. These are moments of grace and renewal, with the opportunity of obtaining a plenary indulgence. A traditional part of a Jubilee Year is the opening of the Jubilee Door through which pilgrims pass, often on their knees, as they seek a closer union with Christ.
Merging with the church, Salesian family worldwide we have our Strenna (gift or thematic encouragment) 2025: “Anchored in Hope, pilgrim with young people.” Let us journey together in hope stressing the importance of the kindness and compassion of Don Bosco, not only within our walls, but extending to our wider community. Together, we can create a culture of hope—one that nurtures our hearts and minds.
May God bless you all and, through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary, may we come to Christ closely each day.
Go,Tigers,andblessingstoyou, Fr.ThienNguyen,SDB Salesian Director
TECH STUDENTS NAMED AP SCHOLARS
COLLEGE BOARD RECOGNIZES STUDENTS FOR EXEMPLARY SCORES
Based on this past spring’s Advanced Placement exam results, the College Board, administrator of the exams, has notified us that 28 Tech students were named AP Scholars. Seventeen earned the AP Scholar title, four earned AP Scholar with Honor title, and seven were awarded the coveted AP Scholar with Distinction designation. Congratulations to the following students and recent graduates :
AP Scholar—awarded to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams:
Adam Beam AngelDuran JohnLugo Mario Rivera Luis Camacho JosephGregorio-Lee Alexander Martinez DonivanSchweiger
SamuelCendejas Evan Hauffen Robert McJunkin- KennethTran Aidan Cervantes JoseIniguez Contreras RyanViengkhou ZhengengDai AnthonyRamirez
AP Scholar with Honor—awarded to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams:
Robert Luis Gauna Nathan Gonzalez KyleLieu Nathan Rozario
AP Scholar with Distinction—awarded to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of the exams:
WesleyBulthuis DominicAnthonyDiaz Seth Guerrero HenryYang
Andrei De La Cruz Caleb Glassow AustonWu
SENIOR PORTRAITS
ARE SEPT. 23-24
Senior parents, please note that portraits of your sons will be taken on Mon. and Tues., Sept. 23 and 24, from 3 to 8 p.m. in the campus’ Multi-purpose Room.
DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS APPOINTED
BOSCO TECH WELCOMES MR. RICARDO GONZALEZ
Bosco Tech has announced the appointment of Ricardo Gonzalez as Director of Athletics. In this role, he will oversee the school’s coaching staff, manage its ten athletic programs and cheer squad, and schedule all sporting events.
Mr. Gonzalez has a wealth of experience in education, administration and student-athlete development. He most recently served as principal at Los Angeles’ Academia Avance, where he worked for more than 15 years in various capacities including athletic director, instructional coach and teacher. He holds a master’s degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University, a bachelor’s degree in political science from UCLA, and earned his physical education teaching credential at Mount Saint Mary’s University.
“We’re very much looking forward to Ricardo joining our administrative team,” said Tech President Memo Gutierrez. “His proven commitment to the growth and wellbeing of young people, through both education and athletics, will be a valued asset at Bosco Tech. His role will be especially crucial as we prepare our longplanned transition to a co-ed institution. Ricardo will play a vital part in creating and implementing a constructive, competitive program for female athletes.”
“I’m excited to join the Bosco Tech community,” Gonzalez stated. “I look forward to contributing to a growing athletic program and a long-standing academic powerhouse. I hope to bring my transformative approach to servant leadership to support all the stakeholders within the Bosco Tech family.”
SCHOOL PICTURE DAY IS AUGUST
21
Please note that Wednesday, August 21, is school picture day. It is a formal dress day for all students and standard haircuts are expected.
Flyers with photo package information will be passed out to students--please check with your son and are also available at mylifetouch.com. LifeTouch customer service can be reached at (626) 577-7012.
Make-up picture day is Friday, August 30, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
ACCESSING FACTS FAMILY PORTAL
BY MRS. DORIS LONGORIA, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE COORDINATOR
The FACTS Family Portal gives you a convenient opportunity to get more involved in your son’s academic progress and future success, all online. A private and secure parents’ portal, it allows you to view academic information specific to your son, while protecting his information. You can also conveniently communicate with teachers and other school staff members.
Here’s how to access our easy-to-use FACTS Family Portal:
If you have created an account at the time of admissions to Bosco Tech and created a username and password, please continue to the following instructions to login;
In Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer, go to www. boscotech.edu and click on Student/Parent Hub at the top right-hand corner. Scroll down halfway through the page and click on FACTS Login button. The School’s District Code is DBTI-CA. Type in your Username and Password used to create the Admission application, select Parent and Login.
Once on the FACTS Family Portal home page, you will have access to school announcements, the calendar, faculty & staff directory, resource documents, school flyers, forms, The Gear newsletter, grades, class schedules, FACTS payment plans, reenrollment, FACTS Grant & Aid, and more.
Parents who have not created a username and password please follow the instructions below: Go to the Bosco Tech website (www.boscotech.edu) and click on Student & Parent Hub at the top right-hand corner, scroll halfway down the page and click on the FACTS Login. Type the school’s District Code: DBTI-CA, and click on Create New Family Portal Account. Type your Email Address and click on Create Account. An email will be sent to your email address that includes a link to create your FACTS Family Portal login. The link is active for six hours only. Click on Create your FACTS Family Portal Login link within the email sent to you. A web browser displays your name and FACTS personal ID. Type a User Name, Password, Confirm your password and Save. You will receive a message stating “User Name/Password Successfully Updated.”
Logging back into FACTS Family Portal: go to www. boscotech.edu, click on Student/Parent Hub at the top right-hand corner, then scroll halfway down the page and click on FACTS Login, District Code: DBTI-CA, Username and Password click on Parent and Login.
CAMPUS POLICIES
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
As we move into the new school year, please review these important guidelines. For a full description, see the Parent-Student Handbook on the school’s website.
Attendance
In the event of an absence, please notify the Attendance Office at (626) 940-2002 or attendance@boscotech.edu and leave a message on the answering service by 9 a.m. The parent/ guardian calling must state the following: a) student’s name, year, and ID # b) reason for the student’s absence c) phone number where the parent/guardian may be reached during the day.
Upon returning to campus, the student must present a signed note to the attendance office stating the dates and reason for the absence. If the student was treated by a physician, he must bring a note from the doctor. The note must state: a) the date the student is permitted to return to school and b) any restrictions regarding participation in school activities such as PE, sports or technology.
Tardies
A student is tardy to school if he is not in his assigned place when the first period bell rings. If tardy, he must obtain a late slip from the Attendance Office. A note from a parent/guardian should always be presented explaining the reason for tardiness, although this does not assure the student an excused tardy. Disciplinary action will be taken if the reason for the tardy is not recognized as valid. Students are given nine excused or unexcused tardies before detentions are issued. They will begin to serve Saturday detentions after every tenth tardy. Parents will be contacted to develop a plan that will assist the student in being punctual to class. Fifteen tardies per semester are the maximum allowed before credit for the course becomes null.
Student drop offs
Parents are asked not to drop off or pick up students in the front administration parking lot because of the inherent danger this causes students on foot; instead, parents are asked to use the south parking lot to drop off/pick up students before/after school. Please observe the ‘no parking’ areas in front of the school, including the bus stop and designated emergency vehicle zones. Parents’ vehicles are never allowed on campus unless by specific permission.
IN GRATITUDE
The Bosco Tech community is extremely grateful for all recent donations made by generous foundations, organizations and alumni. Among those gifts:
Summer 2024:
Name
Rose Hills Foundation
The Green Foundation
The Shea Foundation
RMNJ Foundation
Anonymous
Dr. & Mrs. Ralph & Carol Hansen
Kilroy Foundation
Purpose
$200,000 (over 4 years) Scholarships
$ 25,000 Scholarships
$ 15,000 Tuition Assistance
$ 11,000
Tuition Assistance
$ 10,000 Scholarships
$ 10,000
“Where it’s needed most”
$ 5,000 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.
ALUMNI, WE’RE HEADED YOUR WAY
COMING SOON TO A VENUE NEAR YOU!
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.
SEPTEMBER 2024
19th - Seattle Reception
OCTOBER 2024
2nd (Wednesday) - Silicon Valley
3rd - Berkeley
NOVEMBER 2024
7th - San Diego
21st - North OC
DECEMBER 2024
12th - Alumni Holiday Gathering
JANUARY 2025
16th - Palm Springs
27th - DC
FEBRUARY 2025
6th - Ventura
20th - PHX
27th - South OC
MARCH 2025
20th - Pasadena
APRIL 2025
3rd - Inland Empire
10th - Vegas
24th - South Bay
MAY 2025
8th - Denver
22nd - Long Beach
2023-2024 2ND SEMESTER HONOR ROLL
Honors List
2nd Semester Final GPA
3.00-3.49
Freshmen
Angel Alvarado
Caleb Ambrose
Jeremiah Burbano
Nathan Cortez
Julian De La Torre
Anthony Delgadillo
Luis Garcia Henriquez
Sergio Gomez
Freddy Gonzalez
Kenneth Martinez
Frank Munguia
Bryant Ramirez
Tyler Tafoya
Jensen Yost
Eivar Zepeda
Sophomores
Eric Alvarez
Jose Alvarez, Jr.
Alex Cai
Lukas Deusch
Dominic Gallardo
Noah Garcia
Tristan Garcia
David Gomez
Aaron Gutierrez
Joaquin Maltez
Adam Ozaeta
Alexandro Parra
Sylvester Ramirez
Stephen Ramos
Branden Rosales
Julian Santana
Eduardo Soto
Ryan Tan
Matthew Tran
Dominic Valadez
Joshua Vargas
Josiah Villasenor
Diego Zambrano
Juniors
Eli Acob
Diego Acuna
Mario Aguilar
Aiden Avalos
Joshua Camarillo
Caleb Cisneros
Isaak Dahdul
Chris Godinez
Evan Hauffen
George Khazaal
Mark Kou
Bobby McJunkin-Contreras
Abraham Orea
Andrew Rodriguez
Max Sanchez
Damian Suzuki
Gaston Valdez
Adam Velasquez
Seniors
Jose Carrera
Samuel Cendejas
Peter Cervantes
Trevor Cliffton
Angel Duran
Marco Garcia
Nicholas Garcia
Eduardo Giron
Saif Halari
Manuel Mendez
Gabriel Morales
Ryan Osborne
Alex Peck
Anthony Pedroza
Joseph Portillo
Anthony Ramirez
Juan Rodriguez
Michael Sanchez
Raymond Valdepena
High Honors –Principal’s List
2nd Semester Final GPA
3.50-3.99
Freshmen
Matthew Abundiz
Brandon Ayala
Connor Bigham
Wyatt Brause
Raymond Cervantes
Eric Chavarria
Harrison Coronado
Andrew Estevez
Daniel Garcia
Diego M. Gonzalez
Diego S. Gonzalez
Shotaro Harada
Liam Hogan
Andrew McJunkin-Contreras
Harnoor Multani
Gavin Pacificar
Manolo Pedraza
Isaiah Perez-Sandi
Ilan Ramos
Sean San Diego
Diego Sandoval
Arnel Tacadena
Joaquin Varela
Sophomores
Mario Barbosa
Lucas Castillejo
Sean Cortez
Ethan Jether De La Cruz
Naim Diab
Diego Favela
Nicolas Gonzalez
Jhonen Hasenbein
Marc Islas
Hovan Kuftedjian
Liam Lopez
Carlos Maguellal
Vincent Nieves
Ivan Orozco
Cristian Payan
Andrew Phaneuf
Aidan Ramos
Nicholas Renteria
Alejandro Rico
Diego Romero
Aleister Santana
Francis Smith
Massimo Sorce
Raul Tapia
Juniors
Kendon Beltran
Darius Benitez
Jacob Campa
Clark Canada
Daniel Cendejas
Andrew Cini
Vincent Hernandez
Jose Iniguez
Javier Mora-Aguayo
Daniel Munoz
Anthony Ramirez
Kevin Rojas
Jacob Rooney
David Tadian
Riley Tanada
Anthony Villeda
Jaedon Vo
Cedes Williams
Auston Wu
Colin Wu
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2023-2024 2ND SEMESTER HONOR ROLL
Seniors
Jake Ayala
Adam Beam
Ryan Cabral
Aidan Cervantes
Serian Demata
Nicky Dominguez
Joshua Gamez
Ryan Garcia
Dominic Hernandez
Nathaniel Madrid
Noah Martinez
Joshua Meyer
Adrian Monteon
Mario Rivera
Phoenix Rivera
Nathan Rozario
Andrew Shahin
Sean Sotelo
Ryan Tanada
Ethan Tran
Conan Vasquez
Daniel Vazquez
Aston Wu
Eric Zhang
Highest Honors –President’s List
2nd Semester Final GPA
4.00 and Above
Freshmen
Seraj Arteaga
Louis Barna
Andy Cao
Gavin Castellanes
Evan Cipriani
Ethan Dela Rosa
Yuchen DuBois
Andrew Garcia
Sebastian Guzman
Dallas Jauregui
Jalen Jovellanos
Aditya Kumar
Julian Lee
Anthony Marquez
Raymond Martinez
David Morales
Raymond Morales
Joaquin Nguyen
Tristan Nguyen
Marcos Posada
Riley Rapp
Diego Rico
Matthew Scofield
Oscar Sun
Dylan Vo
Edwin Yang
Sophomores
Nathan Bobadilla
Gianni Carrano
Tomas Carranza
Dylan Casas
Jacob Martinez
Ricardo Martinez
David Parks
Kyle Tran
Aaron Wu
Juniors
Nolan Adalin
Luis Camacho Castro
Evan Cheung
Dominic Anthony Diaz
Robert Luis Gauna
Sebastian Gomez
Nathan Gonzalez
Seth Guerrero
Kyle Lieu
John Lugo
Alexander Martinez
Ryan Viengkhou
Micah Wong
Seniors
Bishop Avila
Wesley Bulthuis
ZhenPeng Dai
Elijah Davila-Valdez
Andrei De La Cruz
Caleb Glassow
Joseph Gregorio-Lee
Luca Herrera
Joseph Lee
Matthew Lopez
Donivan Schweiger
Kenneth Tran
Nearly 70% of the Tech student body earned honorsacademic for the 2nd semester
of ‘23-’24 Great
job, gentlemen!
SUMMER INTERNS RETURN TO CAMPUS
Congratulations to our seniors (and recent graduates, too) who completed STEM-focused professional internships this summer. Working at prestigious companies and organizations, the students earned valuable practical experience, met prospective mentors, and enhanced their resumes and college applications.
The Boeing Company
Dominic Diaz, CSEE
Vincent Hernandez, MSET
John Lugo, CSEE
Micah Wong, IDEA
IRS Demo
Colin Wu, ACE
Anthony Rodriguez, CSEE
JMDiaz, Inc
Daniel Cendejas, ACE
Kaiser Permanete
Ryan Viengkhou, BMET
Daniel Munoz, BMET
Keck Graduate Institute- STEM Fellowship
Diego Acuna, BMET
Nolan Adalin. BMET
LAC-USC Medical Center
Jaedon Vo, BMET
Plasma Technology, Inc.
Evan Cheung, MSET
Solomin-Rogers Law Firm
Luis Camacho, CSEE
DBTI Counseling Department
Anthony Villeda,MAT
Christopher Godinez, MAT
The Complete Athlete
Jose Iniguez
2024-2025 Internship begins soon......
ATTENTION SENIORS & PARENTS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Senior College Information Night will be held Wednesday, August 28, from 6 to 7:30pm in Tech Hall.
Where do I start?
Bosco students and Parents will use Scoir.com to explore colleges & request letters of recommendation Ms. Gambill uses Scoir to monitor students’ application due dates, and send letters of recommendation and transcripts, so it is crucial that students keep Scoir accurate and up to date. Students can apply to all 130+ Coalition Colleges directly through Scoir, including LMU, Occidental, Harvey Mudd, Caltech & USC
If you can’t apply via Scoir, you’ll likely use one of the three most popular applications:
The Common App
• Now open; submission dates vary by school
• One application for over 1,100 public & private colleges & universities
• Application fees vary by institution; Fee waivers available
• Essay: Choose 1 of 7 prompts to address in 250-650 words; individual colleges may require supplemental questions or essays
• Letters of Recommendation: varies by school. A counselor recommendation and two teacher recommendations are common.
The UC Application
• Now open; can submit Oct 1-Nov 30
• One application for all 9 UC’s
• $70 per school; fee waivers available & calculated in-app
• Must have a 3.0 GPA using the UC GPA Calculator
• Must enter UC a-g approved courses
• Essay: Choose 4 of 8 Personal Insight Questions (PIQs), approximately 300 words each
• Letters of Recommendation are not required
The Cal State Application
• Will open Oct 1; can submit Oct 1Nov 30
• One application for all 23 Cal State campuses
• Must have a 2.50 UC a-g GPA
• $70 per school; Fee waivers available & calculated in-app
• Must enter UC a-g courses
• Essay: No essays required unless you are applying to the EOP Program
• Letters of Recommendation are not required unless you are applying to the EOP program
FRESHMAN TECHNOLOGY SELECTION
Now that Bosco Tech’s ninth class has successfully completed the two-week Freshman Summer Program (FSP), they are gearing up for the start of the official academic year.
During the first semester, class members will spend their technology time rotating through three introductory programs of their choosing. These overview courses will inform students of the varied classes, exciting projects, and college and career opportunities associated with that technology major.
Every six weeks, parents and guardians are required to attend a special meeting with teachers, called the Technology Information Session (TIS). Please note the following dates:
TIS #1 Wednesday, Sept. 11, 6 p.m.
TIS #2 Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m., following the 5:45 p.m. Freshman College Info Meeting
TIS #3 Sun., Nov. 17, 11 a.m., in technology classrooms, following 9:30 a.m. Freshman Tie Ceremony These important meetings provide parents information about each program so the final decision in selecting a technology major involves both the parent and student.
On Saturday, December 14, each freshman and at least one parent or guardian must attend Technology Selection Day. Students will be scheduled, in order of their GPA, to be interviewed before determining their final technology choice. This important day results in the student being placed into the technology program that he will study for the next three and a half years at Bosco Tech.
Questions regarding the technology programs offered at Bosco Tech should be directed to each technology chair or Assistant Principal of Technology Luis Garza at lgarza@boscotech.edu.
ACADEMIC HELP IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE
Did you know that Bosco Tech’s Tech Support program provides individualized academic assistance available to all students seeking extra guidance or tutoring. Tech Support works throughout the semester, and can be arranged to begin at the start of the school year. It is provided by both instructors and National Honor Society members, for peerto-peer tutoring.
Tech Support is not only for those needing assistance, but for anyone looking for extra help in maintaining grades. If you have questions, please contact Mr. John Garcia at jgarcia@boscotech.edu or (626) 940-2000.
FRESHMAN SALESIAN EXPERIENCE
BY ASSISTANT YOUTH MINISTER BRAD STOLZ
When he began his ministry, St. John Bosco used the elements of Home, Church, School, and Playground in helping the orphans he gathered together. He called this the Oratory model. It was this model that our retreat leaders used in planning the retreat for the Class of 2028.
Friday, July 12 was the start of a very special day for our incoming freshmen. Instead of the usual summer school books, they entered the campus carrying pillows, sleeping bags, towels and boogie boards. As they entered, they were welcomed to their new school home by a gauntlet of upper classmen Big Brothers and small group leaders who applauded them and helped them to carry their belongings.
After attending the first half of their classes, the Home element continued with a special lunch prepared by our great chef, Mrs. Magda Gonzalez, and served by parent volunteers. When our freshmen finished the remainder of their classes, the School element had finished, and their Salesian Experience began in earnest. Gathering in front of the Student Activity Center, our freshmen were officially welcomed by Mr. H (Rudy Herrera), Bosco’s Director of Youth Ministry and Student Life. After explaining how unique the Salesian Experience is among schools, he introduced the “Big Three + 1” student leaders of the retreat: Gianni Carrano (CSEE ’26), Josh Camarillo (BMET ’25), & Evan Cheung (MSET ’25), and new alumnus Nicky Dominguez (BMET ’24).
The Playground element started with getting to know each other, their small group leaders and Big Brothers. This was accomplished through several ice breakers: Postmaster, Sharks & Minnows, an obstacle course, and a water balloon toss. As could be expected on a hot day with teenage boys, this turned into a free for all with 3,000 balloons and multiple buckets of water cooling all the participants as well as nonparticipants Mr. H and Assistant Youth Minister Brad Stolz.
To determine which groups would get the coolest spots to sleep in over night, (the choices were the gym, multi-purpose room, Youth Ministry, or outside) a scavenger hunt was employed. This consisted of each group running to each of 18 stations spread out across campus and performing various tasks, such as creating a human pyramid, getting wrapped up as a mummy, etc. Next, to replenish their energy for what was going to be a long evening, Magda didn’t disappoint by presenting a filling, tasty dinner.
The Church element was next on the agenda. To prepare for Saturday’s Mass on the beach, everyone proceeded in their groups to the football field for the reconciliation service. In their groups, they discussed several topics to prepare themselves for receiving the sacrament.
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Bosco’s Salesian Director, Fr. Thien Nguyen, was available for the Catholics who wished to go to confession. Those not Catholic could go to the adult youth ministers or also Fr. Thien if they wanted guidance on anything. The evening concluded with free time to play basketball. The evening ended with the Good Night Prayer as practiced by Don Bosco, featuring a talk by our alumnus Nicky. Lights were supposedly out at 11:00 pm. Adult parents took turns chaperoning through the night.
Early the next morning, the group started preparing for an early departure to the beach; awakening to Magda’s delicious breakfast burritos made that activity much more pleasant. Upon arrival at Huntington State Beach, their first activity was a safety talk by lifeguard where they would be swimming. Since the water was around 70-71 degress, most did not waste time getting in and spending much of their day there.
When they wanted to dry out, they could catch up on sleep, play football, baseball, soccer, dig holes, and enter a sand castle contest. The hamburger & hot dog lunch which was prepared by 10 parent volunteers, was extremely popular. After lunch and more water and sand activities, the afternoon’s highlight of Mass on the beach employed the oratory’s Church element. Following the Mass, a dinner of carne asada was much appreciated.
Upon return to Bosco, the Freshmen Salesian Experience ended in the gym. The parents were introduced to the Big Three + 1, the 18 Small Group Leaders, the 43 Big Brothers, and the two adult Youth Ministry leaders who had lovingly inducted their 91 sons into the brotherhood of Bosco Tech. 40-50% of the school population took part in this retreat. Freshmen Sebastian Rosas and Isaac DeCuir spoke of their experiences. The evening ended with the students’ hearty rendition of the “Don Bosco Song” and recitation of the Alma Mater. All in all, what a unique experience for all!
Asked about their Freshmen Salesian Experience, a few of the students shared:
IsaacDeCuir--TheSalesianExperience atBoscoTechisonethatIwon’tforget fortherestofmydaysasaTechman!I can’tsayI’veexperiencedanythinglike itbeforeorthatIeverwillagain.The brotherhoodatBoscorunsdeepand strong,andthisretreatreallyshowedme justwhatBoscoisallabout.BoscoTech
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isaboutbrotherhood,inallitforms,throughandthrough. The bonds I formed in less than 48 hours are ones that could lastuntilsenioryearandIamincrediblygratefulforsucha wonderfulexperience!
VincentRamirez--Myexperienceforthefreshmanretreat atBoscoTechwasamazing!Ihadsomuchfun!...Bosco hastaughtmethattheirbrotherhoodiskindandloving; theyalwayslendahelpinghand.Ifyougethurt,youcan alwayscountonthemtobethere.Includingthejuniors andsophomores,theymadememorecomfortablearound people.Thiswholetripwassofun,IwishIcouldkeepgoing back.Iwilldefinitelycomebacknextyeartohelpthenext freshman retreat. In all, Bosco has made me a different person,amorelovableperson.BoscohasshownthatI canhelpothers,justlikethegoldenrule.(Abbreviatedfor length.)
JacobCamarillo--Mytimeatthefreshmanretreatwasamazing.ThetimeIspenttherefeltso long,butsoshort.Andinthatshorttime,Ihadalotfun,madefriends,playedmanyfungames, and,foralltheincomingfreshmannextyear,youguyswillhavethemostfunyouguyshavehad in a while!
LucasMaltez--Ithinktheretreatwasaverygoodtime.Myfavoritepartsoftheretreatwerewhen wewereonthescavengerhunt,becauseIwashelpfultomygroup,andthetimethatwewereon thefootballfieldbecauseitmademereflectonmyselfandallowedmetolearnmoreaboutthe peopleinmygroup.
Tech freshman Vincent Ramirez
UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS
2024-2025 ANNUAL GUIDE
Alumni, watch your mailbox for the 2024-2025 Techman Annual Guide? In it, there are lots of great opportunities to reconnect with your alma mater and other Techmen in the coming months.
Mark your calendar and don’t miss Reunion Weekend, Friday and Saturday, October 20-21! Saturday’s event will honor classes who have milestone anniversaries. Don’t miss the fun! Click on the image to see more!
TECH ALUMNI, ARE YOU HEARING FROM US?
If you or a Techman friend is not hearing about upcoming alumni events, please make sure we have your current contact information. Visit www.boscotech.edu/alumni/info
ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND IS 10/18-19
DON’T MISS THE FUN!
A weekend dedicated to our alumni community--Techmen from all over the world are cordially invited to join us on campus the weekend of October 18-19 for the 2024 edition of Techmen Reunion Weekend. Click the links to the left for more information! The festivities begin on Friday, October 18 at 6:00pm with the AllAlumni Cocktail mixer.
The fun continues on Saturday, October 19 at 6:30pm with the individual class reunions, celebrating the milestone anniversaries of several years.
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT IS AUG.15
DON’T MISS THIS INFORMATIVE START TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR
Back to School Night is Thursday, August 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. (on-campus dinner options, hosted by boosters groups, will be available from 5 to 8 p.m.)
The evening will begin with a welcome message by Principal Jeff Krynan and an introduction of the the Tech’s Parent Council. Classroom visits begin at 6:30 p.m. That evening, Herff Jones will be selling products (class rings, letterman jackets, graduation announcements) from 5 to 8 p.m. Carpool information and sign ups will be available.
PARENT SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITY
The Bosco Tech Parent Council is in the planning stage for the Annual Mother’s Tea on Sunday, Sept. 29. We are looking for volunteers who like to shop and can help us find fun and unique tea cups and saucers as well as teapots for our next tea party.
Tea Cups/Saucers and Tea Pots -- Needed by no later than Sept. 9th. We do ask that they are tea cups and not coffee cups, and the more vintage they are, the better to fit the theme. In most years we need up to 150 teacup and saucer sets and 20 teapots.
For every $50 in product donated, we will award one parent service hour. Please remember, we want each cup to be unique, different in sizes, shapes, colors and designs. The cup and saucer do not need to match; in fact the more mismatched, the better. Please, no plain colors, or glass cups. We are looking for primarily English floral or vintage designs.
For more information please contact Mrs. Cathy Rivera at crivera@boscotech.edu.
Games & Raffles on the Bus …
AUGUST 2024
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-FRI 8/5-8/9 BAND CAMP FOR FULL MARCHING BAND
TUES 8/6
MON 8/12
TUES 8/13
THURS 8/15
PARENT COUNCIL MEETING IN LIBRARY AT 6 PM
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS
START OF TECH ROTATION #1 FOR FRESHMEN
FALL ORIENTATION BY TECH PERIOD
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 6-9 PM
FRI 8/16 LATE START AT 9 AM
SAT 8/17
WED 8/21
FRI 8/23
WED 8/28
WED-THURS 8/28-29
FRI 8/30
MON 9/2
TUES 9/3
WED 9/4
FRI 9/6
DROP-IN COLLEGE APPLICATION HELP 9 AM-1 PM
SCHOOL PICTURE DAY WITH LIFE TOUCH (FORMAL DRESS)
PARENT SOCIAL & BBQ HOSTED BY PARENT COUNCIL 6-9 PM
TRIDUUM ASSEMBLY (CHARACTER ASSEMBLY)
SENIOR COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT IN THE LIBRARY AT 6 PM (FOR SENIORS & PARENTS)
RECONCILLIATION SERVICES BY THEOLOGY CLASS
TRIDUUM LITURGY
SCHOOL PICTURE MAKEUP DAY 2:30-4 PM
LABOR DAY (NO SCHOOL)
PARENT COUNCIL MEETING AT 6 PM
CLUB FAIR AT 11:05 AM
SOPHOMORE & JUNIOR COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT (STUDENTS & PARENTS) 6-7:15 PM
IN-PERSON COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL 8-9 AM
MON 9/8 35TH GOLF CLASSIC AT HACIENDA COUNTRY CLUB
WED 9/11
TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION SESSION #1 (MANDATORY) 6-7 PM
