Tech Students of the Month—December & January

Bosco Tech’s Student of the Month program promotes and recognizes student success in and out of the classroom. In addition to excelling in their classwork, students must exemplify outstanding characteristics as a citizen of a Salesian school community.

A huge shout out to our December and January Students of the Month. For December: (left to right) ChristianFigueroa(’23), Caleb Glassow (‘24), Anthony Villeda (’25) and Gianni Carrano (‘26). For January, we spotlighted: (left to right, with Fr. Chinh and Fr. Thien) Lorenzo Benitez (‘23), Adrian Monteon (’24), Luis Camacho Castro (‘25), and Daniel Esqueda, Jr. (’26).

These outstanding students were nominated for this honor by their instructors for excellence in academics, character, and achievement.

“Our Students of the Month exemplify hard work and dedication to their studies,” said Tech Principal Jeff Krynen. “We’re truly proud of these young men and the additional students who will join their ranks in the coming months.”

Very well done, gentlemen!

TechAlumnus Eagle Scout Represents in Rose Parade

What a great way to start the New Year! We all were cheering on 2022 Tech graduate and Eagle Scout Duke Canada when he proudly carried the banner for the City of Alhambra’s beautiful float in the 2023 Tournament of Roses Parade on January 2.

Duke, who graduated from MSET, is a freshman at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, majoring in Material Engineering. He is a member of Troop 620, based at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights. Go, Duke!

AlumnusAdam Uballez Named Varsity Football Coach

Bosco Tech has named alumnus Adam Uballez varsity football head coach. Uballez, a 2012 graduate of the school’s Materials Science, Engineering Technology program, started his coaching career at the Tech as a junior varsity offensive coordinator and linebacker coach in 2013. He was promoted to varsity staff in 2015 as linebacker and running back coach.

Since that time, Uballez has coached at several local schools. He has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from California State University, Northridge and is a children’s social worker with the Los Angeles County Department of Children Family Services.

“I’m very confident that Coach Uballez’ dedication to the wellbeing of young people, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and clear vision will be advantageous to our football program and to our school, as a whole,” said Tech Athletic Director Vincent Nolasco. “He brings a well-earned balance of coaching experience and is thoroughly knowledgeable about all key elements that comprise a first-rate program. In addition to the enthusiasm and leadership that he brings, his unique perspective as a Tech alumnus means that he understands our students and the demands of our rigorous applied-science college preparatory program.”

“I am truly blessed and honored to be able to come home to Bosco Tech as the next head football coach,” Uballez recently said. “My primary goal is to provide all our players with the coaching and resources to be successful. I will teach players through my words and actions the values of respect, resilience, empathy, teamwork, and sportsmanship that will benefit them beyond their high school football career.”

“My vision for the football program is fourfold: challenge young men to be the best on and off the field; develop a sense of commitment, including a one team, one effort attitude; and help them develop the mindset to never give up; and to win! Go, Tigers!”

Alumnus & Pro Player Inspires Basketball Team

A big thank you to Bosco Tech alumnus and professional basketball player Tyler Polo(‘06) for coming out to our game against Verbum Dei! Tyler, a 6’7” forward, is currently playing for El Salvador’s Metapan team; prior to that he played for Puerto Rico’s Guaynabo and Mayaguez teams.