A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Bosco Tech Family--
Honestly, this message has been a tough one to write… Our hearts have been torn by the devastation in Pacific Palisades and, more locally, in Altadena during the past weeks, most especially for our Tech families–both those who were displaced and are only recently returning, but especially for those who have lost their homes and communities. It’s hard to comprehend the horrific extent of the hardship, let alone the basic practicalities of trying to piece life back together in a semblance of normalcy.
As we’ve tried to support our impacted students and families, I’ve witnessed a sense of empathy and maturity among our students. From the outset, they’ve stepped forward to help; they wanted to do and serve and give however they could. Parents, alumni, and faculty did the same. The generous response to clothing drives, donations of tuition money and everyday essentials has overwhelmed us all. Techmen have more than covered the remaining costs of tuition for the most impacted families–$20,000 was needed and they immediately exceeded that request, donating a total of $26,308. Thank you, Tech alumni!
The compassion of our students was tangible during the solemn presentation of new class ties to the impacted students, which is symbolic of their care for their brothers. Our student body daily embodies Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
As a community, we will move forward from this unanticipated adversity, supporting these families in any way we can. Each Tech family is always in my prayers, and most especially those who are putting their lives and homes back together. Please know that we understand the need will increase as the true extent of damage is revealed and that we are here to help.
Thankful for our constant Emmanuel (“God with us”),
JeffKrynen Principal&TechAlumnus(Bt‘81)
2024-2025 1ST SEMESTER HONOR ROLL
Honors List
1st Semester Final GPA
3.00-3.49
Freshmen
Damian Cardenas
Mark Castillo
Mychael DeArman
Kaysen Duhamel
Alejandro Hernandez
Elliott Klussmann
Daniel Longoria
Matthew Lopez
Darren Luong
Lucas Maltez
Joaquin Mose
Peter Oliver
Joshua Ortiz
Vincent Ramirez
Christian Rodriguez
Luis Rosas
Valentino Serbin
Paul Vasquez
Jacob Villasenor
Noah Yamaguchi
Raymond Zozaya
Sophomores
Jeremiah Burbano
Angel Calvache
Harrison Coronado
Raymond De La Cruz
Julian De La Torre
Anthony Delgadillo
Luis Garcia-Henriquez
Henrik Helms
Xolani Johnson
Kenneth Martinez
Andrew McJunkin-Contreras
Albert Mendoza
Daniel Mojica
Frank Munguia
Dominic Munoz
Jaycob Ochoa
Bryant Ramirez
Tyler Tafoya
Ricky Tran
Matthew Vidaurri
Alfredo Wolf
Juniors
Noel Aguilar
Jose Alvarez
Patricio Bernard
Sean Cortez
Lukas Deusch
Diego Favela
Nathan Garcia
Jhonen Hasenbein
Ivan Orozco
Alexandro Parra
Aidan Ramos
Branden Rosales
Eduardo Soto
Matthew Tran
Dominic Valadez
Joshua Vargas
Josiah Villasenor
Seniors
Mario Aguilar
Dion Aguilar-Martinez
Isaac Barba
Caleb Cisneros
Isaak Dahdul
Bobby McJunkinContreras
Aiden Perez
James Saballos
Damian Suzuki
Ayden Uribe-Reyes
Adam Velasquez
Cedes Williams
High Honors
1st Semester Final GPA
3.50-3.99
Freshmen
Jivan Abajian
James Barrie
Damien Chan
Leonardo Chicas-Chavez
Ahmir Childress
Valentino Consolida
Isaac Decuir
Adam Delgadillo
Joshua Diaz
Jeff Garcia
Carter Lam
Lexus Leung
Maxwel Lopez
Isaac Macias
Nathan Mendez-Osorio
Ryan Muckle
Colin Oh
Esteban Ortega
Leonardo Palacio
Santino Pedraza
Sean Resendez
Noah Villanueva
Andrew Villegas
Eric Xia
Sophomores
Matthew Abundiz
Angel Alvarado
Brandon Ayala
Owen Beltran
Connor Bigham
Wyatt Brause
Raymond Cervantes
Nathan Cortez
Andrew Estevez
Andrew Garcia
Daniel Garcia
Sergio Gomez
Diego M. Gonzalez
Diego S. Gonzalez
Freddy Gonzalez
Sebastian Guzman
Liam Hogan
Dallas Jauregui
Jalen Jovellanos
Harnoor Multani
Muhammad Nabeel
Gavin Pacificar
Manolo Pedraza
Isaiah Perez-Sandi
Matthew Scofield
Joaquin Varela
Edwin Yang
Pok Wai David Yang
Jensen Yost
Juniors
Mario Barbosa
Nathan Bobadilla
Alex Cai
Gianni Carrano
Dylan Casas
Lucas Castillejo
Ethan De La Cruz
Naim Diab
Nicolas Gonzalez
Aaron Gutierrez
Carlos Maguellal
Vincent Nieves
Cristian Payan
Andrew Phaneuf
Nicholas Renteria
Alejandro Rico
Diego Romero
Aleister Santana
Julian Santana
Francis Smith
Raul Tapia
HONOR ROLL (CONTINUED)
Seniors
Eli Acob
Diego Acuna
Aiden Avalos
Kendon Beltran
Darius Benitez
Joshua Camarillo
Jacob Campa
Clark Canada
Daniel Cendejas
Andrew Cini
Robert Gauna
Chris Godinez
Sebastian Gomez
Vincent Hernandez
Jose Iniguez
George Khazaal
Mark Kou
John Lugo
Daniel Munoz
Abraham Orea
Anthony Ramirez
Andrew Rodriguez
Jacob Rooney
Max Sanchez
David Tadian
Roman Valdepena
Gaston Valdez
Anthony Villeda
Micah Wong
Auston Wu
Highest Honors
1st Semester Final GPA
4.0 & Above
Freshmen
Nicolas Adalin
Henry Arizmendi
Micah Beltran
Clark Castro
Justin Cini
Maxwell Ciriano
Ernesto Cosme
Arturo Cuadrado-Guerra
Edward Florez
Robert Hamilton
Ruben Hernandez
Abraham Jette-Kouri
Alexander Kelekian
Lucas Kooyenga
Enrique Mercado
Cristian Mojica
Enrique Perez
Noah Reyes
Alexander Richter
Sebastian Rosas-Garcia
Victor Santamaria
Ezio Veneziano
Tyler Wu
Sophomores
Seraj Arteaga
Louis Barna
Andy Cao
Gavin Castellanes
Evan Cipriani
Ethan dela Rosa
Yuchen DuBois
Shotaro Harada
Aditya Kumar
Julian Lee
Matthew Marin
Anthony Marquez
Raymond Martinez
David Morales
Raymond Morales
Joaquin Nguyen
Tristan Nguyen
Marcos Posada
Riley Rapp
Diego Rico
Sean San Diego
Diego Sandoval
Oscar Sun
Arnel Tacadena
Dylan Vo
Juniors
Tomas Carranza
David Kassabian
Hovan Kuftedjian
Liam Lopez
Jacob Martinez
Ricardo Martinez
David Parks
Massimo Sorce
Kyle Tran
Aaron Wu
Seniors
Nolan Adalin
Luis Camacho-Castro
Evan Cheung
Dominic Diaz
Nathan Gonzalez
Seth Guerrero
Evan Hauffen
Kyle Lieu
Alexander Martinez
Javier Mora-Aguayo
Kevin Rojas
Riley Tanada
Ryan Viengkhou
Jaedon Vo
WE MADE HISTORY: BOSCO TECH AT THE ROSE PARADE
A STUDENT’S PERSPECTIVE BY ADITYA KUMAR (CSEE ‘27)
Grueling seven-mile practices. “We are making history.” Living up to expectations. “The TV cameras will be watching you.” Striving for perfection. “Millions of people will be watching, so I don’t want to see worms!” For the first time in history, Bosco Tech’s band would be participating in the internationally acclaimed Rose Parade, joining forces with all three SoCal Salesian schools. The historic parade route, just over seven miles long along Colorado Blvd., was the pinnacle of countless intense practices and dedication—all leading up to what would become our “Best Day Ever.”Our day began when most people were still recovering from their New Year’s celebrations.
At 3:30 AM, we groggily arrived at school under an eerie fog, the campus lights casting a ghostly glow and an ominous tone. Our cars, crawling into the damp parking lot in near silence, felt more like a funeral procession than the prelude to a celebration. Inside the dark band room, students were knocked out like zombies on the floor, a lone PS5 glowing in the corner—our last shred of normalcy before the long-awaited parade.
After capturing some cool photos of the otherworldly hours, we suited up. Parents handed out snack packs as two buses arrived to haul us to Pasadena. Mr. Krynen was there to wish us farewell. As we settled in, the bus lights dimmed, and exhaustion took over. As I looked into the twilight, over the instruments, uniforms, and hats piled on top of each other on which my bandmates had dozed off, I couldn’t help but sense a feeling of liminality. The moment we had been preparing for was finally here.
As the sun rose, butterflies filled my stomach. One by one, my bandmates woke up to the golden morning light that spilled across the seats, their glowing faces a mix of thrill and exhaustion.
While waiting for our turn, we streamed the live KTLA 5 broadcast, reacting to the sight of a stealth bomber soaring overhead. In the waiting area, we met students from other bands, including the 605 Band, exchanging stories of our grueling training and swapping custom band pins.
Then, it was time. A short prayer, a deep breath, and before I knew it, we were off. Fireworks of various colors erupted, thousands of spectators cheered, and confetti rained down as cameras locked onto us!
Marching past extravagant floats and bold, powerful bands, I suddenly realized the magnitude of what we were doing. Just beyond the infamous right turn onto Colorado
WE MADE HISTORY
CONTINUED
Blvd—“TV Land”—was surreal. The street sloped steeply downward. From the top, I caught a breathtaking view of the parade route stretching endlessly ahead! The sheer scale of it all was overwhelming.
As we marched, I noticed children gazing up at us with wide eyes. In that moment, I realized— we were inspiring the next generation. Someone in that crowd might be dreaming of marching in the Rose Parade because of us.
Spectators held up signs—some encouraging, some teasing. Near the end, I saw one that read: “50 miles left! You’re almost there!” I would’ve laughed, but between my aching legs and churning stomach, I wasn’t sure I could without collapsing. During a short break near the end of the parade, I took a sip of the cool water being passed around—it was the most refreshing thing I had ever tasted.
Then, just as quickly as it had begun, we reached the end. Months of preparation, countless miles, all culminating in a few unforgettable hours. Our celebration was short-lived as we inhaled the smell of In N’ Out being served in the distance. Unfortunately for us, hundreds of other band students were waiting in front, but it gave me and my friends a chance to reminisce over the day. I felt a sense of pride in being among some of the best musicians in the world, trading souvenir pins (with some now at hilariously inflated values), and best of all, having my friends to share the experience with!
On the ride back to Bosco, a realization hit me—it was all behind us now. I recalled all those practices that we had dreaded, but now I can’t lie, I kind of miss them. It was all so much fun. The car trips, the practices we spent together, and the pain we endured, all strengthened our brotherhood and gave us an everlasting experience that we would never forget. What once felt grueling now felt nostalgic.
I could have been sad that it was over. But instead, I felt grateful that it had happened. We had made history!
FOLLOW THE TECH
ALUMNUS NAMED TO WHO’S WHO ®
PENTAGON CALLS HIM ‘BEST SCIENTIST’ SEVERAL TIMES
Tech alumnus Tim John Tenopir (ME ‘75) has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who® for his expertise in naval operations and engineering. He is considered an authority in corrosion engineering and materials selection.
Through the years, Tim’s professional achievements have been recognized at the highest levels, including honors in Washington, D.C. His knowledge of coding special combat systems has earned him recognition as the Best Scientist by the Pentagon multiple times and he is frequently sought out by other departments and foreign Navies for his materials and corrosion expertise in combat and weapons systems.
Tim began his long career during high school when he worked on the Space shuttle program at Rockwell
International, early exposure to science and engineering that set the foundation for his future endeavors. After earning an Associate of Science in metallurgical engineering from Bosco Tech, he earned degrees in mechanical engineering and appliced mechanics from Cal State University Long Beach and Cal State University Northridge, respectively. His education equipped Mr. Tenopir with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that have been pivotal in his career.
A senior scientist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center since 1979, when he was 23, he has been instrumental in extensively expanding the Command material laboratory.
AP/HONORS CLASS SIGN UP
Current freshman, sophomores and juniors interested in taking Advanced Placement and Honors courses next year should email their academic counselor or Mr. Eric Tom (etom@boscotech.edu) for the schedule and location of class informational sessions and application deadlines
DECEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Bosco Tech is proud to announce the December Students of the Month. The honor recognizes student success in the classroom, as well as celebrates the outstanding characteristics of our students as citizens of the school community. These students were voted on by their teachers to receive this recognition.
For Grade 9: Sean Resendez --This freshman maintains consistent engagement during a lesson, is always respectful and ready to work, and will coach his peers during independent work time. He is a good studentathlete and contributes to the class by participating frequently. He has shown himself to be a dedicated Techman.
For Grade 10: Oscar Sun--This young man’s hardworking nature, paired with his fun-loving spirit, creates a unique and powerful blend that uplifts and inspires those around him. He achieved an outstanding 101% final grade in Theology, which is testament to his dedication, depth of understanding, and passion for the subject. Despite his remarkable academic excellence, he remains humble, approachable, and ever willing to lend a helping hand to others. He brings a positive attitude and energy to class and always does his best. This student is filled with JOY! and always greets you with a smile, even if he is also juggling that soccer ball!
For Grade 11: Jacob Martinez--This junior always displays great energy - he’s positive, encouraging; and always greets you with a smile. No matter what he has going on, he is ready to help, to be kind to everyone, and is an all around amazing student! Another teacher shared how high achieving this young man is, truly a top student, who has an inquisitive mind and is an excellent critical thinker. He is the best of being a Techman.
For Grade 12: Evan Cheung--This young man is optimistic, insightful, and perceptive, all while maintaining a calm and respectful demeanor. His kindness and peaceful presence creates a positive atmosphere in the classroom, and he is always considerate toward his peers and teachers. He is involved in too many extracurricular activities to count. Yet, despite his busy schedule, he manges to complete all of his schoolwork and maintains high grades, consistently demonstrating remarkable focus and discipline. This senior is described by his teachers as the consumate team player. If all of that wasn’t enough, his commander in white role for the Salesian High Schools’ Rose Parade Band really demonstrated and displayed his leadership abilities.
Sean Resendez
Oscar Sun
Jacob Martinez
Evan Cheung
JANUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Bosco Tech is proud to announce the January Students of the Month. The honor recognizes student success in the classroom, as well as celebrates the outstanding characteristics of our students as citizens of the school community. These students were voted on by their teachers to receive this recognition.
For Grade 9: Nicolas Adalin--This young man is a dedicated student who always does his best in every class. He is one of the most disciplined and proactive freshman in class, always seeking ways to improve and overcome. He greets teachers with a smile and always shows great effort in his classwork.
For Grade 10: Evan Cipriani--This student displays a positive attitude and leadership by contributing to a supportive and productive classroom environment. He is always respectful and helpful to peers, volunteering to assist others, collaborates effectively with group work, and sets a strong example for others to follow. This sophomore’s enthusiasm and leadership have a positive impact on both his peers and the overall classroom dynamic. Super-active in his school’s community events, but he balances that with excellence in both academics and athletics.
For Grade 11: Naim Diab --This junior is a great student, who works hard and puts a lot of time into his academics. He is consistently one of the top students in Chemistry, responsible in the lab and always conscientious regarding all assignments. He suffered an injury recently, but did not let that be a setback for his continual growth in his classes. He stayed on top of his work despite his many absences due to doctor appointments and kept open a clear line of communication with his teachers. He always lends a helping hand to teachers and peers when needed.
For Grade 12: Seth Guerrero --What a great senior; very respectful and always kind! He stays on top of his work and makes sure to do the very best that he can. He is always humble and, in terms of his character, lets his actions speak louder than his words. He pushes himself to do more, even when he has already mastered the material, and his questions in and even outside of class reflect continuous curiosity about the world. He is a natural leader, who knows to also allow others to express themselves.
Nicolas Adalin
Evan Cipriani
Naim Diab
Seth Guerrero
CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPS
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP PATCHES PRESENTED TO VARSITY TEAM
The Tiger Cross Country varsity team received their Del Rey League Championship patches at the recent sports rally. Congratulations, team!
Left to right are: Coach Marlena Jackson, senior Danny Cendejas, sophomore Evan Cipriani, senior Andrew Rodriguez, senior Vincent Hernandez, senior Micah Wong, senior Jaedon Vo, senior Jacob Campa, freshman Noah Villanueva, Coach Brad Stolz
Missing: Coach Oscar Perez, Head Coach Blayze Fimbres
In addition, Vincent Hernandez was 2nd Team All League. Danny Cendejas, Evan Cipriani, and Andrew Rodriguez were in the top ten of the Del Rey League and were Ist Team All League.
WILDFIRE TUITION RELIEF
--TECHMEN HELPING TECHMEN
THANKS TO YOU, DISPLACED STUDENTS’ TUITION HAS BEEN COVERED!
Your support have been overwhelming! Thanks to you, families of Tech students displaced by the recent wildfires have one less thing to worry about.
The Tech community’s generous response to our recent Disaster-related Tuition Assistance appeal surpassed $20,000, the initial estimated need to cover the cost of spring tuition for Altadenaarea students who lost their homes. Alumni and friends responded immediately, giving more than $26,300!
While we understand that as the extent of the wildfire damage is determined, costs will increase for impacted families, we are incredibly grateful that, through your kindness, these students’ tuition is covered. Gifts can be made conveniently and safely through www.boscotech. edu/giving.
HELP CHANGE THE GAME FOR STUDENTS
JOIN US ON MARCH 8 FOR BISHOP DAVE’S BLARNEY & BLESSINGS 2025
The Bosco Tech community comes together on Saturday, March 8 to remember the one and only Bishop David O’Connell. And this year, we’re changing the game. In 2025, our annual St. Patrick’s celebration will become a total Bosco Tech experience - showcasing the students, their talents, their projects, and the innovative technology programs that your generosity supports.
What else is new this year? In addition to a new experience, this event won’t feature an auction or any heavy-handed funding requests. Instead, we are asking you to directly support our programs and students, and help us reach our $100,000 goal BEFORE the event. Let’s change the game - again!
Witness the game-changing difference the Tech is making in young people’s lives! Pregister and donate today at boscotech.edu/stpatricks
ALUMNI, WE’RE HEADED YOUR WAY
COMING SOON TO A CITY 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.
Recently on hand at Capitol Hill’s Union Pub in DC were (front, left to right): Albert Angel (EL ‘90), Frank Frazier (EL ‘82), Richard Schouten (DR ‘86), (second row, left to right) Memo Gutierrez (AU ‘83), Matthew Engquist (MSET ‘16), Robert Buenaventura (MS ‘97), Jeff Eppink (BT ‘73), Chris Arntzen (EL ‘67), and Frank Nevarez (ME ‘87). For details on upcoming gatherings, visit https://www.boscotech.edu/alumni/out-of-town-alumni-receptions
FEBRUARY 2025
6th - Ventura
20th - Poenix
27th - South OC
MARCH 2025
20th - Pasadena
APRIL 2025
3rd - Inland Empire
10th - Vegas
24th - South Bay
HERE TO HELP
COST-FREE ON-CAMPUS COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE
The Tech welcomes to the team two new CPLA Counselors, Alexis (Mon/Wed) and Sydney (Thurs). They join Jack Newton (Tues/Fri). Last semester’s counselors Dewei and Selena are not continuing with us. As a reminder, if you have a student who you’re concerned about, or would like to refer for CPLA services, you can do so with their online referral link:
• English - https://forms.gle/p7hjc1jXihckYhES7
• Spanish - https://forms.gle/adGvtw4cUCohGj1P9
Informed Consent Forms are also required for all students:
• Student (Under 18) (English)
• Student (Over 18) (English)
• Student (Under 18) (Spanish)
• Student (Over 18) (Spanish)
Bios on each counselor are available for your review. Their contact information is:
JACK NEWTON (Antioch University)
SYDNEY COBLENTZ (CSUF)
Tuesdays and Fridays, 7:30am-3pm Thursdays, 7:30am-3pm
Google Voice #: (424) 434-8296
CPLA Email:
jack.donbosco@counselingpartnersofla.org
Google Voice #: (626) 869-9829
CPLA Email: sydney.donbosco@counselingpartnersofla.org
BOSCO EMAIL: scoblentz@boscotech.edu
Google Voice #: (909) 833-1626
Sydney Coblentz
Alexis Bueno
Jack Newton
IN GRATITUDE
The Bosco Tech community is extremely grateful for all recent donations made by generous foundations, organizations and alumni. Among those gifts:
January 2025
Name Amount
Dan Murphy Foundation
The Madrid Family Foundation
$600,000
Purpose
Campus additions & improvements
$ 25,000 Scholarships
The Cranston Family Charitable Trust/ $ 23,750 Scholarships
Philip Rinaldi Trust
John E. Bel
The John B. and
Nelly Llanos Kilroy Foundation
The Hohne Family Charitable Trust
$ 5,000 Campus additions & improvements
$ 5,000 Scholarships
$ 5,000 Unrestricted
Special Disaster Related Tuition Assistance Fund--Thank you to all donors. Below are those who gave $500 and more:
Arnold Alvarez
Frank & Belinda Bayerque
Thomas Mark Bleak
Eugene & Patricia Canzano
Juancarlos Chacon
Ignacio Corrales
Donald & Anne Gibbs
Raymond Gritton
Chris & Jenny Hansen
Claude LeBlanc
John Masterman
David Quezada
Eric Richardson
Peter Velazquez
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.
SJB FEAST DAY CELEBRATION
THANK YOU, ALUMNI ASSOCIATION & PARENT COUNCIL!
Thank you to the Tech’s Parent Council and Alumni Association who hosted a delicious breakfast and lunch, respectively, for our students on the Feast Day of St. John Bosco.
The well-fed students attended an assembly and Mass and competed in Salesian Spirit Game-style athletic competitions, fueled by all the good food.
ANNUAL ENROLLMENT & TUITION ASSISTANCE
UPCOMING DATES FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
BY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ADMINISTRATOR DORIS LONGORIA
The online FACTS Grant & Aid Tuition Assistance application and Enrollment Packet for the school year 2025-2026 is accessible through your FACTS Family Portal on Friday, Nov. 1. It is necessary for parents to apply annually online for enrollment and tuition assistance; additionally, the enrollment packet must be completed and submitted before applying for tuition assistance.
To access Enrollment, visit www.boscotech.edu:
• From the top right-hand corner, select Student/Parent Hub,
• Scroll down and click on FACTS Login. DBTI-CA is the district code.
• Sign in with your username and password, select Parent then select Login.
• On the left side of the FACTS Family Portal home page, select Apply/Enroll,
• Select Enrollment/Reenrollment,
• Select Click Here to Open Enrollment,
• Select the Start Enrollment Packet.
Please note that Enrollment Packets are pre-populated; please update information carefully and confirm the data before submitting your enrollment packet. This information becomes your son’s permanent school record.
As stated in the contract, an enrollment fee of $700 is charged to your FACTS payment plan and split into two payments of $350 each, due on February 21 and March 21, 2025, with an automatic withdrawal from your FACTS payment plan account. A Student Service Fee of $800 is split in two payments of $400, due on April 21, and May 16, 2025. Please contact Mrs. Doris Longoria at dlongoria@boscotech.edu with any questions.
The deadline to submit an online Enrollment Packet and Tuition Assistance application is November 1, 2024, thru February 7, 2025; no exception can be made after the deadline.
To apply for Tuition Assistance:
Once the enrollment packet is submitted, you can complete the online tuition assistance application through FACTS Grant & Aid, by following the steps below:
• Returning families can log in to your FACTS Family Portal.
• On the home page select Financial, and then select Apply for FACTS Grant & Aid
• Sign in with your email and password.
• Click on Start Tuition Assistance Application.
• Select the appropriate school year 2025-2026.
• Complete the steps as prompted and upload all the required
ANNUAL ENROLLMENT & TUITION ASSISTANCE
documents.
• Submit with FACTS Grant & Aid processing fee of $45.
Applicants will not be reviewed until all required documentation is uploaded and the Grant & Aid fee paid.
Please note that if your FACTS account is past due, your Tuition Assistance application may be denied. The Tuition Assistance Program is designed to provide funds to eligible students from institutional and private funding sources. Tuition Assistance awards are valid for the year of application only. Assurance of an award is not guaranteed on an annual basis and depends on many factors, including available funding and application timing. We encourage families in need of Tuition Assistance to apply by the suggested dates.
Please contact Mr. John Garcia at jgarcia@boscotech.edu with any questions pertaining to tuition assistance.
UPCOMING BOOSTER EVENT?
SHARE THE NEWS WITH TECHMEN IN BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
If your student’s team or club has an upcoming fundraising activity, we want to help! We can share the information with Tech alumni. Twice a month, the electronic Tech Connection newsletter goes out to several thousand alumni for whom we have valid email addresses (their contact information is confidential and cannot be shared). We want to help keep them involved and update to date about their alma mater and everything happening on campus.
Please send pre-approved flyers, event details, and photos, Mrs. Karen Krynen at kkrynen@ boscotech.edu far enough in advance to ensure space in the upcoming issue.
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
ROLLING IN
BE SURE TO SHARE YOUR GOOD NEWS WITH US
USC, Purdue, Temple University--the list of our seniors’ college acceptances is getting very long! Senior parents, as your son receives good news, please remind him to record it in his SCOIR account.
Not only do we want to celebrate with him, but our College Counseling Department carefully tracks this information to help future students.
Questions? Please contact Ms. Christi Gambill at cgambill@boscotech.edu
ON-CAMPUS SAT EXAM IS MARCH 28
CONVENIENT OPPORTUNITY FOR TECH JUNIORS
Following a very successful SAT School Day this past Fall for seniors, the Tech is offering a convenient opportunity for juniors to take the SAT this Spring. They can sign up to take the exam on campus during a school day, Friday, March 28 (https://gofan.co/event/3094253?schoolId=CA18801)
The test is administered online and students can use their own devices; please review the College Board rules regarding what is allowed. Students can indicate on the sign-up form they would like to borrow a laptop from the Tech to test.
Although 80% of colleges and universities (like the UC’s and CSU’s) do not require test scores, many elite colleges have decided to again require them. (Some examples include Caltech, MIT, Purdue, Yale, Harvard, Stanford, Dartmouth, Brown, UT Austin, Vanderbilt, and Wisconsin.)
Bosco Tech’s counseling department encourages our juniors to take at least one standardized test--either an SAT or ACT--and in providing our students with a Spring SAT School Day, we hope to make the process easier on students and parents. We will also offer an SAT School Day for seniors in October 2025. The exam registration cost is $64 and If you believe you may qualify for a fee waiver, please email Ms. Christi Gambill at cgambill@boscotech.
FEBRUARY 2025
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 2/3
TUES 2/4
THUR 2/6
FRI 2/7
SAT 2/8
SOPHOMORE RETREAT 8 AM TO 3 PM
PARENT COUNCIL MEETING AT 6 PM
EARLY DISMISSAL AT 12:15 PM (FACULTY IN-SERVICE IN AFTERNOON)
RE-ENROLLMENT & TUITION ASSISTANCE DEADLINE
S.T.A.R. TUTORING AT 9 AM
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEETING
MON 2/10 JUNIOR RETREAT FROM 8 AM TO 3 PM
FRI 2/14 HAPPY ST. VALENTINE’S DAY
MON 2/17 PRESIDENTS DAY (SCHOOL CLOSED)
WED 2/19 ENGINEERS DAY
THUR 2/20
FRI-SUN 2/21-2/23
L.A. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS YOUTH DAY
L.A. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS
FRI 2/21 STUDENT-FREE DAY (TEACHER IN-SERVICE DAY)
SAT 2/22
S.T.A.R. TUTORING AT 9 AM
WED 2/26 JUNIOR UNITY CEREMONY AT 6 PM
FRI 2/28 VALENTINES DAY DANCE AT 7 PM
TUE 3/4
WED 3/5
THUR 3/6
FRI 3/7
SAT 3/8
PARENT COUNCIL MEETING AT 6 PM
ASH WEDNESDAY (LITURGY AT 10:35 AM)
EARLY DISMISSAL (FACULTY IN-SERVICE IN PM)
ADMISSION NOTIFICATIONS SENT
S.T.A.R. TUTORING AT 9 AM
ST. PATRICK’S CELEBRATION AT 5 PM
