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THE GEAR MONTHLY PARENT NEWSLETTER ISSUE 72 DECEMBER 2017
ROYAL TECHMEN MARCHING BAND ROCKS OPEN HOUSE
MAKING THE SEASON MERRY & BRIGHT FOR CHILDREN 876 GIFT BOXES SHIPPED WORLDWIDE THIS SEASON ALONE Nearly 900 children around the world will have a brighter Christmas thanks primarily to the hard work of ACE senior Grayson Wade who again orchestrated the massive Operation Christmas Child shoebox donation drive, and the entire Bosco Tech student body who wholeheartedly supported and contributed to the effort. As of this year, the campus’s commitment to the international non-profit outreach has resulted in the packing nearly 4,000 fully-stocked shoeboxes and the raising of $38,000 for shipping costs. More than a campus-wide effort, the school’s faculty, staff, and club members have been helped by other high schools, and organizations and businesses throughout the San Gabriel Valley, like Carrows and the Olive Garden. Operation Christmas Child is part of the Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian humanitarian organization providing aid to people in need around the world. The organization impacts more than 100 countries. “I think it’s important for us to remember that, globally, there are great needs out there,” said Grayson of the effort. “There’s much more out there than our own day-to-day lives.” Special thanks to Grayson, his family, participating Tech students and faculty, and all who donated, packed shoeboxes, and supported this wonderful outreach!
REST IN PEACE, MR. CLIFFORD REID It is with deep sorrow that we share that Mr. Clifford Reid, a member of our technology faculty, passed away on Nov. 16 after an extended illness. Mr. Reid taught in the Architecture and Construction Engineering (ACE) department, sharing his extensive experience in the areas of architecture and construction engineering with his students, since 2016. The Bosco Tech Community grieves not only at the passing of a tremendous individual and dedicated educator of youth, but also for the loss his family suffers. A student-body memorial was held on campus in Mr. Reid’s honor on November 28. Mr. Rudy Herrera, our Coordinator of Youth Ministry; Father Steven Way, our Salesian Director, and our personal counselors are available to offer support and counseling to any student or faculty member. Eternal rest grant unto Clifford Reid, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. May his soul and the souls of the faithful departed through Your mercy rest in peace.
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BOSCO TECH HONOR ROLL—PRINCIPAL’S LIST 2017-2018 First Semester Grading Period—GPA 3.0 to 3.49 Freshmen Blythe Felix Anthony Franco Matthew Garcia Kevyn Gonzales Hoi Jeong Jesse Lopez Joaquin Loya Dillon Manvelian Kareem Nasser Kenneth Nguyen Joshua Padilla Aaron Prieto Anthony Razo Joseph Rivera Ethan Rollerson Joshua Velasco Yiran Yan Khalil Yepez John Zavaleta Ryan Zettlemoyer Ziqi Zhao Sophomores Aman Adhikari Adrian Alvarado Jaden Ballester Joshua Bogust Wenyang Cao Nicolas Carranza Costas Castillo Ryan Cayer Runze Dai Jason Enriquez Ryan Flores, Jr. Raymond Garcia Lorenzo Gaytan, Jr. Noah Goitia-Armour Gabriel Gonzalez
Christian Hernandez Aaron Lerma Jesus Lujan Jayson Maciel Alexis Mendoza Dean Minter Joel Moreno Andres Nunez Siyuan Qiu Christian Ramos Jagjot Rathor Joseph Reynoso Joseph Rivas Eli Saenz Ryan Suarez Xiao Wang Juniors Andrew Arenas Kevin Banuelos Marlon Barahona Marcos Chavez Abraham Diaz Adam Gomez Jerry Gomez Maximino Granados Raymond Gritton Yung Kim Rene Lopez Vincent Maldonado Alfonzo Martinez Julian Martinez Miguel Nunez Daniel Pineda Justin Recinos Emmanuel Rodriguez Jess Rodriguez Luis Sosa Charles Sousamian
Nghia Tran Stoyan Tsvetkov Nicholas Unger Jaime Uy Zizheng Wang Qing Yang Zeng Enhao Zhang Junsai Zhang Zibo Zhou Seniors Michael Aguilar Alejandro Alaniz Daniel Arteaga Ran Cao Fabrizio Castaneda Sihan Chen Aaron Dang Lorenzo Espinoza Justin Estrada Roman Hernandez Franco Herrera Sidney Herrera Daniel Hosseini Giovanni Iaconis Isaiah Jaramillo Gabriel Juarez Joel Martinez Adam Mendoza Yehya Nasser Oscar Perez David Reyes-Martinez Isaiah Rojas Christopher Salazar Giovanni Samayoa Chengkai Tang Steven Tieu Anthony Torres Eric Valdovinos (Honor Roll is continued on next page)
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BOSCO TECH HONOR ROLL—PRESIDENT’S LIST (CONTINUED) 2017-2018 First Semester Grading Period—GPA 3.5 and above (* = 4.0 GPA or higher) Freshmen Christian Alarcon Angel Almaraz-Meza * Diego Alvarez * Sean Artura * Aaron Barela Isaiah Benitez * Julian Bueno * Refugio Cervantes Nathan Chao * Aidan Chavez Mario Chavez Nathanael DeBerry Vincent Delgado David Flores * Aidan Gomez Sergio Hinojos Luciano Kholos Kenneth Lopez Matthew Montellano * Aaron Montero Anthony Montes Nathan Morales Nathaniel Palacios Victor Patino Isaiah Perez Joseph Perez Richard Phillips Hayden Ramirez Aaron Reyes Andrew Ring Anthony Rios Enzo Robledo Jericoh Santiago * Ethan Stevenson Arakel Tscharanyan * Jeremy Valdivia Miles Vasquez Carson Waddell
Chenfei Yan Yifan Zhang *
Sophomores Sassan Almasian Jacob Armas * Berndien Balangauan * Christian Becerra Jerardo Beltran * Christian Boyd Eric Cabato Oscar Cendejas, Jr. Julio Contreras * Aaron De Castro * Sean DeLeonardis George Flores * Damon Florez Timothy Galvan Enrique Gomez, III * Pablo Govea Maverick Henry Shengbo Jin Eric Jurado * Michael Kelley Dino Linsalato * Christopher Lynn Runchuang Ma Nicholas Manriquez Raphael Napinas * Lorenzo Pedroza * Luis Que Jose Reyes Francisco Salas Gregory Saunders Cesar Sepulveda Hanyu Song Jeremy Tadeo Rai Torres Aaron Velazquez Joseph Wadzinski Joshua Wall Isaiah Williams
Juniors John Acuna Alex Cepeda * Gabriel Corcio Aaron Dominguez Devyn Espino-Canche Michael Felix Michael Garcia * John Gonzalez Gerrence Gumabao Nicolas Gutierrez * Nicholas Hernandez Patrick Jackson Shuhao Lu * Alex Magallon Dennis Marciuska * Joshua Maros Ian McConnell Marco Nakano Qixin Ouyang Carlos Potrero * Stanley Quiros Alejandro Rosales * Henry Rosas * Matthew Salazar Anthony Sosa * Ethan Truong * Christopher Valdivia Jianlong Xu Yibin Xu Seniors Guadalupe Agramon Devyn Barrios Gabriel Benitez Shane Beshlian *
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Anthony Caballes Cameron Caterio * Kenneth Chua * Anthony Cortez William Cosso * Hersonamoreti Cruz Jesus Diaz Hao Ding * Anthony Duarte Andrew Duenas Wai Fung Jordy Geddes Diego Gomez Jaime Hurtado Sebastian Jurado * Patrick Kakooza Yuzhong Li * Anthony Longoria Alexander Martinez Hirofumi Nakayama * Matthew Olmos Armisael Ramirez Anthony Reyes * Aaron Sarmiento * Drake Tran * Suyay Vazquez James Villagrana II * Grayson Wade Anthony Wadzinski Tianyang Wang Cedric Woirhaye Kwan Hang Yam XiaoLin Yang
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETIES INDUCT TECH STUDENTS NHS/NHHS JOINT INDUCTION CEREMONY On November 16, Bosco Tech proudly inducted the newest members of the prestigious National Honor Society and National Hispanic Honor Society. The students were invited to join the esteemed groups because of demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Both organizations emphasize providing service to Bosco Tech, as well as the larger community. Congratulations to the 2017-2018 Bosco Tech inductees—we are so proud of you!
NATIONAL HISPANIC HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES John Acuna Marlon Barahona Cameron Caterio Alex Cepeda Gabriel Corcio Jesus Diaz
Abraham Diaz Devyn Espino-Canche Michael Felix Michael Garcia John Michael Gonzalez Jerry Gomez
Roman Hernandez Jesus Huerta Alex Magallon Julian Martinez Alfonso Martinez Oscar Perez
Justin Recinos Anthony Sosa Cedric Worihaye
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES Alejandro Alaniz Sassan Almasian Jacob Armas Andrew Caballes Anthony Caballes Oscar Cendejas Gabriel Corcio Devyn Espino-Canche
Michael Felix George Flores Michael Garcia Lorenzo Gaytan, Jr. Enrique Gomez Nicholas Gutierrez Franco Herrera Eric Jurado
Michael Kelly Shuhao Lu Alfonzo Pedroza Carlos Potrero Stanley Quiros Armisael Ramirez Joseph Reynoso Joseph Rivas
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT MARTIN HAIRSTON (ME ‘86) CHAIRMAN-ELECT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES “As I walked around campus during the Tech’s recent Open House, I witnessed our young men engaged in and demonstrating advanced technology, all while presenting themselves in a very respectful and mature manner,” said Board of Trustees Chairman-Elect Martin Hairston (ME ’86). “This welled up a great sense of pride and reminded me why I dedicate my time to the Tech.” Martin’s confidence and pride in Bosco Tech’s program is intrinsically linked to his involvement in the Alumni Association that dates back to the early 1990s, when he first felt called to help. Today, the successful business professional remains devoted to the Tech. Martin most recently stepped down from his position as President of the Alumni Association after two years so that he can devote more time and energy to his new role as Chairman-Elect of the school’s Board of Trustees. Martin cites a particularly inspiring message by the Salesian Director a few years ago as a defining moment in his commitment. “Fr. Steve Way gave us an impactful homily where we were urged to ask ourselves, ‘If not me, then whom?’ Sitting there, it hit me--if NOT me, then whom? It moved me and brought me back to a feeling of responsibility to be the person I need to be right now. We all need to share in this responsibility.” According to Martin, the greatest lasting impact the school had on him as a young Metallurgy student was the sense of brotherhood that permeated the campus. “There is a feeling of camaraderie and selflessness that I learned and still witness at Bosco today,” he explains. “That’s one of the reasons I’m involved. People here helped me early on to become the man that I am. It was more than good talk--it was walking the walk. I still see devoted instructors that were here 30 years ago, working with students, and I continue to be very grateful!” Martin is a Process Design Manager for East West Bank, a position that has him managing multiple process improvement initiatives and helping to shape the bank’s operational excellence culture. A certified Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma, a process management and improvement methodology, he has successfully applied his business acumen to both engineering and transactional business settings. After many years in the manufacturing and engineering sector directly applying his metallurgical and materials training, he successfully transitioned to the banking world. Regardless of the industry, he has found that certain skills taught at the Tech are essential. “I think what I learned at Bosco is the foundation of who I am and how I think about things,” he said. Even in looking at banking operations today, he starts by breaking down the work being done to the underlying fundamental processes with inputs and outputs. “That’s something we all learned at Bosco. It’s hardwired into us.” During his down time, the busy father of six enjoys spending time with his wife exploring outdoor activities in the South Bay. The couple relocated to Redondo Beach a few years ago after spending most of his life in the San Gabriel Valley. After long commutes during the week to Rosemead and El Monte, Martin tends to park his car and walk or ride his bike during the weekend. “There are so many great places and things to see within walking or riding distance from where we live now that it’s great just to get out there and enjoy.”
Bosco Tech is proud of our many alumni and will be featuring our graduates in issues of The Gear.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CREATES PARENT REPRESENTATIVE SPOT —NOMINEE SOUGHT FOR POSITION Understanding the unique and invaluable perspective of parents, the Bosco Tech Board of Trustees (BOT) has created a new position for a parent representative, a non-voting member of the board. The individual will be responsible for representing the interests of current Bosco Tech parents at board meetings and acting as a conduit to parents on vital board matters. If you are interested in applying for the first two-year term or would like to nominate someone, please pick up paperwork at the school’s front desk to see the full criteria for appointment and to complete an application. All applications are due by December 8. Contact BOT Nominating Committee Chair Martin Hairston at mhairston@boscotech.edu with questions and completed applications.
ACADEMIC COUNSELING UPDATES Parents of juniors are strongly urged to have their sons take at least one of the standardized tests for college admission—the SAT and/or the ACT—before the end of the current school year. Students must register for these tests on their own; Bosco Tech cannot do this for them. What follows is pertinent information for parents regarding the SAT and ACT.
SAT website: collegeboard.org (official website for students to set-up an account, find test dates, register for the test, and obtain practice questions)
ACT website: act.org (official website for students to set up an account, find test dates, register for the test, and obtain practice questions)
Additional free practice for the SAT can be found at the following website: khanacademy.org
Additional free practice for the ACT can be found at the following website: act.org/the-act/testprep
Also, please keep in mind that SAT/ACT fee waiver applications are available from Mr. Ray Chavez, Bosco Tech’s Director of Counseling (rchavez@boscotech.edu or 626-940-2084). His office is located on the first floor of the library. Students who qualify for fee waivers are able to take the SAT and ACT for free.
TUITION ASSISTANCE DEADLINES Please note these upcoming deadlines in applying for Tuition Assistance for the 2018-2019 school year: December 8, 2017 — incoming freshmen (early admission applicants) February 7, 2018 — all current students wishing to apply February 12, 2018 — incoming freshmen (regular admission applicants) Details and forms available in Finance Office.
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PREPARING FOR FINAL EXAMS OVER CHRISTMAS BREAK —BY MR. JEFF KRYNEN, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
January 16 to January 18 are the three days set aside for Bosco Tech students to sit for final exams in each of their academic subjects. These days (plus two more days in the week prior for technology classes) provide an opportunity for our students to demonstrate mastery of their studies. Christmas break becomes an excellent time for students to organize and prepare themselves for the rigor of the exams. We would like to encourage parents to guide their sons in allocating a portion of their winter break to focus on these very important studies. A few gentle reminders can go a long way in improving students’ performance on their finals and ultimately improve their first semester grades and transcript records.
SCIENCE FAIR 2017 —BY MRS. CHARLENE DOBASHI, INSTRUCTIONAL AREA DEAN OF MATH, SCIENCE & HEALTH
Once again, it is time for an educational tradition at Bosco Tech—the annual Science Fair! This project not only helps our students learn how to plan and execute an experiment of their choosing, but it also gives them hands-on experience with how the scientific method works. In addition to building their science skills, the semester-long project helps students learn teamwork, project management, research, writing, and presentation skills. Science Fair projects also often include skills and topics covered in their technology classes, so this project also provides a way for students to merge what they have learned from both sides of campus. Due to its success last year, final Science Fair presentations in Tech Hall will once again be held in December. They will take place on Tuesday, December 12, and Wednesday, December 13. Students will be giving their in-class presentations during the two weeks after Thanksgiving break. Please check with your student’s teacher for your student's exact due date. As the Science Fair is a huge project for everyone involved, it cannot not be pulled off successfully without parental support. The entire science department is grateful for all you have done. The transportation, advice, supplies, and time you have given to your students have helped them complete their projects – but there is one more way you can help. By volunteering as a judge for the final presentations in Tech Hall, you can also see first-hand the various projects students have been working on. No science background is required to be a science fair judge and there is only one training session to attend. You will receive parent volunteer hours for both judging and training. If you are interested in volunteering as a judge, please contact Paul Garcia (pgarcia@boscotech.edu or 626-940-2147) or sign up using the link on the flyer being sent home with students after Thanksgiving Break.
CAMPUS-WIDE CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE Please encourage your son to bring in new toys for Bosco Tech’s annual Christmas toy drive. The class of 2019 annually sponsors this philanthropic campus event that benefits children in local parishes and schools in underserved communities through the Los Angeles Archdiocese San Gabriel Region. The last day to bring in a toy is Dec. 15. Help your son to brighten Christmas for a small child while reminding him of the true spirit of the season.
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SUMMER INTERNSHIP COMPANY ‘THANK YOU’ LUNCHEON On November 15, Bosco Tech hosted a very special luncheon for companies (and the alumni who work for several of the companies) who hosted interns this past summer. Current seniors who completed prestigious internships at well-known organizations throughout Los Angeles were on hand to thank representatives from each company and to explain the professional and practical insights they gained on the job. These diligent students worked under the mentorship of engineers, architects, managers and scientists to gain practical experience in professional and STEM fields at organizations like The Boeing Company, JMD Planning Engineering Management, KCS West Construction and Kaiser Permanente.
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BOSCO TECH MUSIC NEWS —BY BAND BOOSTER MR. JUN REYES
BAND PERFORMANCES Bosco Tech’s Royal Techmen Marching Band continued their busy October with a performance at the second annual Homecoming Rally and Bonfire on October 19, followed by a performance at the Homecoming Varsity Football game on October 20. The band performed at the final varsity home football game on November 3, where the school celebrated Senior Night. Congratulations to senior band members Daniel Hosseini, Anthony Reyes, Guadalupe Agramon, Patrick Kakooza and Daniel Arteaga. Next was a performance at the Tech’s Open House on November 5. This was followed by a performance at St. Mary’s Church in Whittier on Nov. 9 to commemorate Veterans Day. SECTION SPOTLIGHT: Woodwinds The woodwind family of instruments includes flutes and reed instruments such as the clarinet and the saxophone. This year's Bosco Tech woodwind section includes both families of instruments and is comprised of students Dino Linsalato, Dennis Marciuska, Peter Ronney, Diego Alvarez, Jerry Gomez, Shuhao Lu, Jacob Armas, Caesar Sepulveda, Christopher Valdivia, Guadalupe Agramon, Patrick Kakooza, Ian McConnel, Yifan Zheng, assistant drum major Michael Garcia, and section leader Ethan Truong. The wood wind section coach is Roni Silberstein. (See photo of woodwind section members on next page.) WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE MUSIC PROGRAM The Bosco Tech Music Program turns its focus to the annual Winter Concert as the school’s Concert Band and the Music Appreciation Class begin rehearsing this month. The Winter Concert will be held on Thursday, December 14. Please join us for a night of music and entertainment. (See full-page ad in this issue of The Gear.) (continued on next page)
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BOSCO TECH MUSIC NEWS —BY BAND BOOSTER MR. JUN REYES
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“Musical instruments are the best user interfaces that have ever existed, and these things are so perfectly crafted for the human spirit, human body and the human breath. They are everything that I want the features in digital technology to be that isn’t yet.” —John Lanier, virtual reality pioneer
REPORT CARDS & TRANSCRIPTS: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? —BY MR. JEFF KRYNEN, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Recently, you received a copy of your sons’ first quarter grades. These grades are a progress report indicating how your son is doing at this point in the semester. It is important to remember that the grades that actually go onto a student’s transcripts reflect only the grades earned at the end of the semester (unless, like a few technology courses, it was only a quarteror half-semester course.) If your family is new to Bosco Tech, this method of grading may be in contrast to what you and your son experienced when he was in elementary or middle school, where he might have received three or four report cards through the academic year, each of equal value. Here at Bosco Tech, as with most high schools, each semester has three progress reports including the quarter report card. This is to allow you to carefully track your son’s progress at any point until the semester final grade is earned and entered into a grade book. That final grade is the one that is recorded on your son’s high school transcripts. If you have any questions about your son’s grades, please contact his instructor or his academic counselor immediately so that grading matters can be addressed in a timely manner.
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CROSS COUNTRY ENDS SEASON ON IMPRESSIVE NOTE —BY ASSISTANT CROSS COUNTRY COACHES MARK GRIMMETT & BRAD STOLZ
Our final races of the 2017 season took place at two of our favorite meet locations: Arcadia County Park and Santa Fe Dam. On October 27, we competed in the Apache Invitational Meet at the Arcadia County Park, sponsored by Arcadia High School. What we like about the park is that it is level running on grass. Grass is easier on a runner’s feet, and since it is easier and faster to run on level ground, it gives runners a good opportunity to establish a new personal record (PR). Three runners accomplished just that; freshman Joseph Perez, sophomore Timothy Galvan, and senior Chris Gamboa all set new PRs. In addition, we had three medal winners in the frosh-soph race: Joseph Perez and sophomores Casey Reynolds and Oscar Cendejas. In the JV race, senior Sidney Herrera (who finished 11th) and junior Gerrence Gumabao each took home medals. This validates our reasons for liking the Apache Invite. Our League Finals were at the Santa Fe Dam in Irwindale on November 1. This location is something of a home course for us, as we used to sponsor an invitational every year there, making us quite familiar with this mixture of grass, dirt, and asphalt course. Five athletes earned new PRs there: junior Justin Recinos by 61 seconds, sophomores José Reyes and Ryan Cayer, freshman Joseph Perez with time of 18:01 (missed breaking into the 17s by a hair), and junior Gerrence Gumabao at 17:59 (breaking into the 17s). The varsity team placed fourth in league finals (beating our sister school Salesian) and improved from the earlier league meet in October. This is an impressive result because the league is packed with the talented CIF Southern Section schools Cathedral (ranked number one) and Bishop Amat (number thirteen). Our varsity team improved their team time (which is the time of the five highest scoring runners combined) by over two minutes as compared to the earlier league meet on the same course. To give a sense of speed of the varsity Tigers scoring, each runner averaged just over 10 miles per hour on the three-mile mixed terrain course at Santa Fe Dam. The average high school student would need a bicycle to match that result! As it turned out, the seven fastest times of the day for the Tigers were achieved in the varsity race. All seven earned their right to represent the varsity and gained valuable experience for future campaigns. There are only four graduating seniors on the entire squad which bodes well for the future. The varsity squad of seven at league finals was mostly underclassmen with one freshman (Perez), three sophomores (Rivas, Reynolds, and Cendejas), and two juniors (Dominguez and Gumabao). Only one senior graduates (Herrera). We greatly anticipate seeing their running talents next semester in Track, and again next summer at the start of conditioning for the 2018 Cross Country season.
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BOSCO TECH DEDICATES REFURBHISHED ICONIC FLAGPOLE TO ALUMNI VETERANS Members of the Bosco Tech family assembled on the school steps on Nov. 13 to dedicate the campus' newly refurbished flagpole in honor of all Tech veterans. "We gather this morning to dedicate the flagpole, our school's flagstaff which proudly displays our nation's banner and serves as a physical testament to the bloodshed that has wrought the freedoms we experience," Tech Principal Xavier Jimenez told the group. "Moreover, this flag pole will here on in serve as a monument to the many students of Bosco Tech who came to us as boys and graduated as men and who bravely and selflessly served ic paid the ultimate price. To our alumni veterans of the armed services, this our country when called andafor r phsome, g & flagpole honorsin you, fo your service and devotion. You are always in our thoughts, in our hearts, and in our prayers w e n d throughout all of our free tomorrows." today Neeand A new copper plaque at the flagpole's base reads: Dedicated to Bosco Tech veterans who sustain, support, defend, and proudly serve this nation. A.D. November 13, 2017.
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SOPHOMORE RELATIONSHIP RETREAT —BY ASSISTANT YOUTH MINISTER BRAD STOLZ
On November 8, the annual retreat of the 106 students in our sophomore class took place. Their spiritual exercise and journey began with a prayer and welcome by Youth ic Ministry Director Rudy graph & Herrera (Mr. H)in atfo w e n Bosco NeedTech’s own Fr. Penna Chapel. Our young pilgrims then journeyed next door to the peaceful setting of the St. Joseph Retreat Center where they were met by the Center Director Fr. Paul Nguyen, S.D.B. and the student retreat leaders/facilitators seniors Richard Meza (Student Director), Luis Celis, juniors Daniel Rojas and José Ulloa. The peace and quiet quickly vanished when Fr. Paul and the facilitators led the students through a series of nine icebreakers which tested the students’ agility, resourcefulness, and ability to work together. In their one year at Bosco, never did they feel the need to depend on each other so much as they did in that one hour exercise. Working with others and depending on others was a lead-in to the theme of their retreat—”Relationships.” This theme was presented to them in three parts: “Relationship with Friends” was led by theology teacher Brother James Nguyen, S.D.B. who showed them that they need to rely on friends, not only to get them through school, but also to get them through life. Good friends that have each other’s back are gifts from God. They do not have to go it alone. “Relationship with Family” was the subject of Mr. H’s presentation. He showed the participants the importance of having a loving relationship with their family, not just now, but also having that love grow and mature more fully as they continue to head toward adulthood. “Relationship with God” was explained and demonstrated by Mr. Miguel Ramirez, Bosco Tech Spanish teacher. He explained that adolescents may reach a plateau, a cooling off, or even a break-away in their relationship with God. Reconnecting with God, he explained, can be done with a good confession. To facilitate this, Salesian priests Fr. Harold Danielson and Fr. Itchan Laygo were available to the students for the sacrament of reconciliation. Between sessions and especially after a delicious lunch, the sophomores had time to strengthen old relationships and make new ones with fun, engaging games, including basketball and dodgeball. The closing event and high point of the day was the Mass celebrated by Fr. Itchan. His well-liked homily summarized what they had heard that day, while urging them to continue and better all their relationships, especially their friendship with God. The sophomore class that memorable day went home inspired with new or renewed enthusiasm for, and understanding of, the many important relationships in their lives. We wish them all much success in their efforts to improve these.
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DECEMBER 2017 Please note that dates and events are subject to change. Check the school’s full calendar at www.boscotech.edu (see the Upcoming Events box on the lower right side of the homepage) for the latest updates and for events scheduled for later dates.
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Music Program candy fundraiser begins SAT (off campus) Fall boutique—Mass is at 10 a.m., followed by boutique until 3 p.m. Advent reconciliation Feast of the Immaculate Conception liturgy Salesian Spirit Games (relaxed dress) Early admission & tuition assistance deadline for incoming freshmen Tuition assistance application deadline for early admission incoming freshmen ACT (on campus) Science Fair TIS #3 in technologies at 6 p.m. Winter Concert & Family Dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. (concert at 7 p.m.) Music Program candy fundraiser ends School dance Faculty Christmas breakfast from 7:30 to 9:15 a.m. (9:30 a.m. student late start ) Chipotle Dine to Donate night from 5:30 to 9 p.m. (See flyer in this issue) Last day of regular classes Locker cleanout for all students Christmas break begins (classes resume on Jan. 3, 2018) No school Office hours are 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Office closed Merry Christmas Office hours are 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Office closed Happy New Year! School resumes at regular time Technology Selection Day for current freshmen
BLACK & GOLD GALA IS MARCH 23, 2018 Mark your calendar now for Bosco Tech’s 2018 Black & Gold Gala on Friday, March 23, at Los Angeles’ beautiful and historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel. You won’t want to miss this fabulous evening of fine dining, and both live and silent auctions. Your donated items and gift cards are greatly appreciated and can earn you valuable service hours.