LEADERSHIP MESSAGES
STRENGTH.
As I shared in my spring President’s report, this past academic year has presented unusual challenges, not just for Bosco Tech, but for all Catholic schools. Sadly, many have closed their doors, and overall enrollment has seen a significant decline. Despite facing adversity, I can confidently share that Bosco Tech remains strong because of the resilience of our Tech family. We remain strong because: • Our faculty and staff have diligently worked to maintain a fully integrated curriculum unmatched in the nation. • The Tech is blessed with a fortified foundation built upon faith, hope and love—strengthened by Don Bosco’s emphasis on reason, religion, and loving kindness. • The tremendous generosity and confidence of our alumni, donors, and foundation partners have been a sustaining support during a challenging period.
BOSCO TECH 2020-2021 ANNUAL REPORT 4
In fact, Bosco Tech has been in full-growth mode during this time. We have taken the opportunity to reassess our position and identify opportunities to innovate, enhance, and grow. The Tech is in a fortunate financial position, with strong balance sheets and a growing endowment that allows more than 70% of our student body to be awarded financial aid each year.
“DAILY, I AM REMINDED HOW BLESSED I AM TO BE A PART OF THIS VIBRANT COMMUNITY THAT IS SO EFFECTIVELY PREPARING YOUNG MEN TO MEET THEIR FUTURE.” MEMO GUTIERREZ (AU ‘83) PRESIDENT
I am happy to share a few of the academic year’s highlights: • 100% graduation and college acceptance rates again • A move to carefully managed in-person instruction, athletics and extracurricular activities • The launch of a vibrant strategic plan developed by our Board and Administration that will focus on the next 5-10 years. This includes a facilities master plan to modernize our 67-year-old campus. • A revitalized Alumni Relations program focused on meaningful engagement and networking opportunities within our tremendous alumni community • The addition of eSports to our Athletic program, gaining national rankings in their first season These successes, along with many others, and the ability for our school to continually innovate and enhance our programs, facilities, and process is made possible by the generosity of our constituents. Their support both allows us to maintain our nationally unique education model and gives us the flexibility to relentlessly pursue new opportunities and innovations in technology education. Daily, I am reminded how blessed I am to be a part of this vibrant community that is so effectively preparing young men to meet their future. I am truly grateful for the forward-thinking people around me who see the difference a Tech education makes! St. John Bosco, pray for us, Memo Gutierrez (AU ’83), President
