June 2016

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THE GEAR MONTHLY PARENT NEWSLETTER ISSUE 58 JUNE 2016

THE CLASS OF 2016 JAMES FRANCIS CARDINAL MCINTYRE NOMINEES: (LEFT TO RIGHT) EVERSON CRUZ (MSET), CHRISTIAN APANECATL (IDEA), HECTOR CRUZ (MAT), REILEY AKKARI (ACE), & DARRIAN GARDEA (CSEE), WITH MR. XAVIER JIMENEZ, BOSCO TECH PRESIDENT, AND MR. JEFF KRYNEN, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

FROM THE PRESIDENT If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, Or being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise:

If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: “Hold on!”

If you can dream-and not make dreams your master; If you can think-and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two imposters just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build’em up with worn-out tools:

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings-nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it, And-which is more-you’ll be a Man, my son!

This poem, penned by the nineteenth century writer and poet Rudyard Kipling, is one of my favorites. Having studied it as a language arts project in 1974 in the seventh grade, I recall my teacher, Mr. C.E. Taylor, not only introducing the author to us, but analyzing the work, stanza by stanza. As the text was interpreted by the teacher, I recall how he applied Kipling’s intentions of setting out those virtues that were needed by human beings and how much they applied to us in junior high when we were looked upon as the future of the 80’s and the millennium as well. A component of this language arts project, of course, was to memorize the poem. I have; it is one of my favorites and to the Class of 2016, I wish to share it with them as my parting message to this wonderful, vibrant, and faith-filled class.

Good luck and God’s speed!

Mr. Xavier Jimenez President

BOEING & JPL SUMMER INTERNS As Bosco Tech’s class of 2016 prepares to graduate, several juniors are gearing up for prestigious summer internships at the Boeing Company and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). The eager students will work under the mentorship of professional engineers and scientists to gain practical experience in STEM fields.

The juniors headed to Boeing’s El Segundo facility this summer are: (left photo, left to right) Devin Cornair (MSET), Jacob Lovi (MSET), Matthew Lewis (CSEE), Daniel Martinez (CSEE), Mario Mijangos (MSET), John Paul Gomez-Reed (CSEE), and Lorenzo Zamora (CSEE).

Meanwhile, juniors Shant Loussararian (CSEE) and Frank Lora (CSEE) (right photo, left to right) are headed to Pasadena’s JPL to begin their summer internships.

Best wishes to each of these students as they participate in these exciting opportunities!

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FROM THE SALESIAN DIRECTOR Dear Bosco Tech Family and Friends, Recently, we celebrated the feast of Pentecost, which commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit with its gifts of wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel, fortitude, piety, and fear of the Lord. It is fitting that this feast falls near the end of the academic year because somehow our studies strengthen these gifts, and we can view our accomplishments in light of them.

This summer is a great time to ponder how these gifts are present in our lives and work on developing them more fully. One way to do that is to spend time as a family—attending community plays or concerts in the park, a Sunday afternoon picnic, an outing to the beach or a trip to a local park in the mountains. Perhaps the family could visit an elderly family member and help with the house/yard work while there.

Whatever you do this summer, do it with family. We can share stories when we meet again in September.

Have a great summer, Fr. Steven Way, SDB Salesian Director

YOUNG SCIENTISTS IN ACTION Bosco Tech students and young graduates are reaching new heights in their scientific exploration and working to help others. Here are few of the things they have been busy with: •

Freshmen Patrick Jackson and Michael Garcia (right) took their science fair project, "Transforming Plants,” to the California State Science and Engineering Fair at Exposition Park’s California Science Center at the end of May. The duo was invited to participate in this competition because of their recent third place win at the LA County Science Fair.

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Frank Lora and Shant Loussararian have submitted their "Helping Hand" project to the Google Science Fair. This is a worldwide online science fair sponsored by Google, open to public participation. Mr. Eric Tom, Instructional Dean for Science, Math & Health, recommended that they enter the fair because of the rigor and complexity of their project.

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Alumnus Aaron Lopez (MS ’08), who taught science in Bosco Tech’s summer program last year, is currently completing a Fulbright Grant in Puebla, Mexico, which finds him teaching English in a rural municipality. Aaron earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science at UCLA and a masters' degree in Urban Education at the University of Pennsylvania with a Bill Gates Millenium Scholarship. After UCLA, Aaron completed a fellowship program for teaching called “Teach For America,” specializing in math and special education. He is considering entering to a doctoral program in urban planning when his grant program is completed next year.

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JUNIOR HERSON CRUZ EARNS EAGLE SCOUT RANK You may have noticed the warm welcome sign that greets students and visitors at the south entrance to the campus. Did you know that sign is behind one student successfully earning scouting’s highest honor?

The Eagle Scout award, the highest rank in the Boy Scout program, is bestowed upon scouts who have earned 21 merit badges, demonstrated an exemplary lifestyle and organized and managed a service project that benefits the community (like the welcome sign in a previously undesignated area). Only about five percent of Boy Scouts ever achieve the rank of Eagle.

Congratulations to ACE sophomore Hersonamoreti Cruz who officially made the rank of Eagle Scout in November and received his award on March 19. Herson’s award was presented by his scout master and

by Bosco Tech alumnus Mr. Nick Mosqueda in the campus’ multi purpose room.

Earlier in the month, Herson attended a dinner at the California Science Center recognizing new Eagle Scouts from the greater Los Angeles area. His council sponsor for that event also happened to be a Tech alumnus.

After graduation next year, Herson would like to attend Arizona State University to major in civil engineering.

Thanks and congratulations to Herson!

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PARENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT Hello fellow Bosco Tech families, I would like to start by saying thank you for the eight wonderful years at Bosco Tech.

I have made so many beautiful friends and met many wonderful parents at the school.

When I first became involved with Parent Council, I asked my sons if it was okay with them. Their response was “Yes, we like having you around. Plus, you give my friends a ride home.”

Being involved makes me feel that I'm giving back to the school, the boys, and to the faculty. I feel like I'm home. Next year, I will be back as an emeritus member and will be helping with the Parent Council events because I will always consider myself a very proud parent of Bosco Tech.

Please plan now to get involved in the upcoming Parent Council events: - Used Book Sale—Saturday, July 9 - Back to School Night—Friday, September 9th - Freshman Mother’s Luncheon—TBA - Second Quarterly Presentation—TBA Have a blessed and safe summer and I look forward to seeing you next year, Norma Camero President, Bosco Tech Parent Council

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Don Bosco Technical Institute’s Graduating Class of 2016 Frank Acosta * Hiram Acosta * Angel Ajanel * Reiley Akkari # Jesus Alvarado * Christian Apanecatl # Dominic Ayvazian * Jason Banuelos * Richard Barcelo * Justin Bohol * Justin Bueno # Brian Camero * Jonathan Camilleri David Casillas * Peter Castillo Edward Castro * Matthew Castro * Xavier Cervantes Joseph Chamul Alberto Chavez Jairo Chen Norris Chen # Kyle Chiang # Brennan Chua * Paul Corcio # Everson Cruz # Hector Cruz * Cristian De La Mora Alec Diaz Christopher Diaz # Angelo Dominic Domingo # Matthew Engquist # Roy Escalante Alex Escobar # Luis Escobar *

Fernando Esquivel Anthony Figueroa # Edwin Flores * Silas Flores Victor Flores # Jason Garcia * Darrian Gardea # Matthew Gilligan * Adrian Gonzalez * Donovan Gonzalez # Julian Gonzalez Ruben Guerra * Alejandro Hernandez * Brian Hernandez Ezequiel Hernandez * Samuel Hernandez Alexander Honegger Elias Hosseini # Adrian Hurtado * Nicholas Ibarra * Noah Jimenez # Trevor Johnson # Dustin Kelso # Nicholas Lira Anthony Lopez * Diego Macias # Alfonso Magallon # Christopher Martinez # Joshua Martinez * Mario Martinez Jacob McKinney # Erick Mendoza # Martin Montellano * Diego Montoya * Alfonso Morales

David Moreno * Fernando Munguia * Ryan Navarette * Daniel Olivas * Oscar Olivas * Alexis Ortiz * Andrew Phan # Matthew Quintanilla * Adam Razo * Christian Rios * Jeremiah Rodriguez # Ralph Rodriguez * Ricky Rodriguez # Justin Ruiz * Miguel Sahagun Michael Sainz * Gian Carlo Samayoa # Jonathan Santa Cruz Zachary Solorza # Anthony Tichachati * Andrew To # Eduardo Torres Rene Vega # Nguyen Vu * Jonathan Walsh Emilio Zuniga * About the Class of 2016: • All graduates earned a four-year

college acceptance; many had several acceptances to colleges and universities across the country.

• The first forty to report back to us

have garnered a total of $2.4 million in scholarships thus far.

• The vast majority of the grads will

Distinctions:

major in STEM-related fields.

* Honor cords = GPA between 3.0-3.49. # Honor stoles = GPA of 3.5 or higher.

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ACE & IDEA STUDENTS SWEEP INDUSTRY COMPETITION Congratulations to students from the ACE and IDEA technology departments for their excellent showing in the Building Industry Association (BIA) Model and Drawing Competition that was held last night on our campus. Schools from across the San Gabriel Valley participated in this annual competition.

Bosco Tech students again dominated the event and took home the following awards: In the Residential Technical Division, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place were won by students from IDEA: • 1st David Casillas (IDEA senior) • 2nd Aaron Sarmiento (IDEA sophomore) • 3rd Fabrizio Castaneda (IDEA sophomore) IDEA students also swept the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards for the Residential Creative category: • 1st David Casillas (IDEA senior) • 2nd Fabrizio Castaneda (IDEA sophomore) • 3rd Aaron Sarmiento (IDEA sophomore) In the Commercial Technical Division, ACE swept the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards.

• 1st Kyle Chiang (ACE senior) • 2nd Miguel Sahagun (ACE senior) • 3rd Reiley Akkari (ACE senior) The Commercial Creative Division was shared between the two departments with 1st place going to an IDEA student and 2nd and 3rd place went to ACE students: • 1st David Moreno (IDEA senior) • 2nd Silas Flores (ACE senior) • 3rd Zachary Solorza (ACE senior) And finally, In the Structural Division for Bridges, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd where again swept by students from ACE. • 1st Luis Cruz (ACE junior) • 2nd Joseph Hernandez (ACE junior) • 3rd Adrian Cisneros (ACE junior)

Congratulations to all of our student competitors and winners!

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VARSITY BASEBALL PLAYER VISITS CHILDRENS HOSPITAL PATIENTS Three-year varsity baseball player and junior Anthony Garcia was selected to represent Bosco Tech when a few participants in La Salle High School’s annual Presidents Day “All In” baseball tournament and fundraiser were selected to visit Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Anthony was part of the athletic group that delivered a generous check to the respected pediatric facility, while touring the location and meeting young patients, some of whom are also athletes.

Over the past two years, donations raised through the 40-school athletic event have totaled more than $15,000.

All In was started by La Salle Coach Harry Agajanian, our own Coach Eric Agajanian’s father, to help raise funds for CHLA while teaching students the importance of giving back to the community. Several tournament games were played on the Bosco Tech campus.

“Our student athletes learned that giving without receiving is a treasured gift,” said the senior Agajanian. “Our mission is to teach our youth that the greatest joy of living is the joy that comes from giving.”

SUMMER SCHOOL WALK-IN REGISTRATION IS JUNE 21-22 Bosco Tech will offer a full roster of academic enrichment and review courses, as well as sports camps, to boys and girls this summer. Six-week high school courses begin on Monday, June 27, while five-week middle school courses begin on Tuesday, July 5.

High school students can earn a full year’s course credits over the summer by successfully completing accelerated classes in Geometry, Algebra II and Pre-Calculus, while students who wish to recover academic credit can choose from a wide range of offerings. Also offered are enrichment classes such as Android Apps Design and Beginning and Intermediate Guitar.

Middle school students can enroll in enrichment classes like Fun with Electronics & Computers or build and program their own robot in our Robotics class. Students can also participate in a hands-on laboratory science workshop, or attend cheerleading camp. Sports camps will be offered for baseball, basketball, cross country, football, soccer, and tennis beginning June 27. Both the basketball and cross country camps are open to students as young as fourth grade.

The deadline for summer school pre-registration is June 10. Walk-in registration, on a space-available basis will be conducted on Tues.-Wed., June 21-22, in the school library from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. Prices vary by class level. For further information and for registration forms and fees for classes or sports camps, visit www.boscotech.edu/summer-programs.

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PETS ALLOWED— REPTILES VISIT SCIENCE CLASSES In his third decade of educating and entertaining science students, Mr. Brad Stolz, former Tech instructor and life-long herpetologist, brought his reptile collection in to the freshmen biology classes. He taught about and shared specimens of the various classifications of his cold-blooded friends. Students got an up-close look and a chance to touch and handle many of the snakes and lizards in his collection.

Honors Biology instructor Mr. Jeff Krynen shared, “I have been fortunate to assist Mr. Stolz with dozens of these presentations through the years. Each time, Mr. Stolz has something new to help build student interest in these important members of the animal kingdom.”

THE EYE OF THE TIGER— WINNING DESIGN FOR JUNIOR T-SHIRT ART Congratulations to Joseph Garcia (IDEA) who won the recent junior class T-shirt design competition. Joseph’s artistic rendering of the eye of the Tech Tiger mascot will be replicated on t-shirts for his classmates, available for purchase in the fall.

“All the design entries were terrific and it was hard to narrow down the winning design,” said Fr. Steven Way. “ASB officers narrowed down the entries and then students voted on the winning entry. Joseph’s design captured the school’s mascot and the focus and drive of the class.”

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PLAN AHEAD—EUROPE TRIP 2017 Would your son like to tour Europe next Spring? Mrs. Antonia Elenes will again host a student group that will travel through the magnificent and memorable sites of ‘the continent.’ Tour stops will include Madrid, Paris and Rome and such spots as Toledo, Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri.

Interested students or their parents can contact Mrs. Elenes for more information at aelenes@boscotech.edu or (626) 241-8995.

JUNIOR KYLE SHEA RECOGNIZED BY PILOT MUSICIANS Kudos to CSEE junior Kyle Shea who has been recognized by the Flying Musicians Association (FMA), a unique group of musical pilots dedicated to their joint passion for the science and art of aeronautics and music. Kyle, who plays alto saxophone, is a member of the Bosco Tech marching, jazz and symphonic bands. He is one of five finalists nominated for the organization’s FMA Solo Program scholarship. Through the scholarship, the FMA seeks to encourage and educate young people in their dual pursuits of the fields, by recognizing music and aviation’s shared skills like precision, multitasking and listening.

Says the FMA, “By educating others about these common attributes, we hope to further interest in both. The goal is to share our passions in order to inspire, educate, and encourage others by creating enthusiasm and promoting personal growth through aviation and music.”

Congratulations to Kyle!

TECHNOLOGIES COMPETE TO HELP OTHERS Members of Bosco Tech’s National Honor Society (NHS), are now completing a collection drive for the international humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse. The non-profit organization is the group for whom our students annually pack Christmas shoeboxes for its Operation Christmas Child drive. Last fall, driven by ACE sophomore Grayson Wade’s inspiration, students filled than 831 boxes for children around the world and an additional $1,000 for postage. Worldwide, more than 125 million boxes have been delivered to date.

This recent NHS-sponsored collection is a competition among technologies, each rivaling to outgive the others. Large collection boxes were placed inside each technology building and monitored by NHS members. A different item was featured each week, like hygiene items, stuffed toys and coloring books, and students were encouraged to contribute a fitting item.

NHS members, under the direction of the group’s Vice President Grayson and club moderator Mr. A.J. Pimentel, are already planning a service project to pack these much-needed items in shoeboxes in the fall. Students in the winning technology will be notified soon and will receive a well-deserved ice cream party for their generosity.

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INTERNATIONAL CLUB HOSTS MIXER WITH MISSION H.S. —BY MING ZHANG, CSEE JUNIOR On April 29, the Bosco Tech International Club hosted a mixer for the international students of both Bosco Tech and San Gabriel Mission High School, our sister school. The event featured various activities and games led by club Vice President Nguyen Vu and President Jairo Chen. This successfully brought together international students of the two different schools to become friends, and thus to support each other emotionally and spiritually throughout their years in high school. This event and its activities showcased the Salesian oratory precepts of home, school, church, and playground.

The event's special honorees were Principal Mr. Jimenez, guest speaker Ms. Carolina Schmeisser, who is a Bosco Tech Spanish instructor, International Program Advisor Mrs. Diaz, Mission High Schools’s advisor, Mrs. Calderon, guest Miss Valeria De Luna, and cafeteria chef Mrs. Magda Gonzalez. Each of these individuals has been critical in the mixer planning.

Mrs. Schmeisser spoke about her experience in the U.S. and how she was dedicated to studying, even though there were many challenges, and people who told her she could not do it. She told the students to work hard and not to give up on their dreams. It can be done! Mrs. Schmeisser is in her final year of a Ph.D program.

Special thanks to International Club board members, President Jairo Chen, Vice President Nguyen Vu, Secretary Ming Zhang, Treasurer Triet Nakayama, and Public Relation Officer Zea Fang, for their hard work in preparing for the event. All of their meetings with Club Moderator, Mrs. Diaz made the mixer’s success possible. Thank you to all of our members who also participated in helping this mixer to begin and end successfully. The club members are already excited about hosting a mixer early next school year.

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JUNIOR CLASS RETREAT —BY ASSISTANT CAMPUS MINISTER BRAD STOLZ The Junior Retreat held on Friday, May 13, was a lucky day for the junior class, since it marked the start of the Class of 2017's movement into position as Bosco's new senior class. As in a marriage ceremony where rings are symbolic of a new, special relationship, their class rings received at a special ceremony the evening before the retreat that made their new status abundantly clear to them.

The major themes of the retreat were those of taking ownership and responsibility for safekeeping the oratory environment at Bosco Tech, as they began taking their place as the new senior class. The retreat took place at St. Joseph Retreat Center located next to the school. After a very enjoyable icebreaker led by alumnus Chris Beltran (who works at the Center) who showed the students the importance of trusting and depending on one another, three workshops were given to accomplish the major themes: "Coming of Age"(both physically and spiritually), explained

by Head Campus Minister Rudy Herrera, "Leadership" by math teacher and head football coach Branden Jones, and "Reconciliation" (with opportunity for sacramental reconciliation) led by Salesian Vocations Director Fr. Jose Lucero. Fr. Jose also celebrated the Mass.

All was not entirely workshop and reflection, as after lunch recreation included spirited kickball games. The closing prayer and activity allowed the juniors to share what they had learned over the previous eight hours. The reflections were honest and very moving. This Friday the 13th will long be recalled as a very good day for our new seniors.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TAKE AP CHINESE EXAM —BY MRS. CATHERINE DIAZ, DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ACADEMIC PROGRAM

On May 5, all of our International sophomores, two juniors who enrolled at Bosco only this year, and one freshman took the AP Chinese exam. Mr. Ronan, the Coordinator of AP Exams, was very detailed and organized in providing this opportunity to our Chinese students. With the assistance of our IT Coordinator, Mr. Ed Kwong and proctoring by Mrs. Diaz, the students were confident in taking the exam. Mr. Kwong and Mrs. Diaz administered a practice exam a couple of weeks earlier so the boys would be prepared and comfortable with the technology and content used in the exam.

Our students knew they would have to read, write, and speak in their native tongue for this intense exam, and the majority were very confident and successful at performing these tasks. Our International students were quite anxious about their performance, and quite relieved when it was over.

Congratulations to all of our International students who constantly strive to excel!

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2016-2017 ASB OFFICERS Congratulations to the 2016-2017 Associated Student Body Executive Committee officers. They will work hard in order to make the high school years memorable for each student.

Executive Committee: President Daniel Uballez Vice President Kevin La Secretary Joey Medina Treasurer William Ramos Public Relations Roman Kirkbride Class Officers: Senior Class President Jacob Lovi Vice-President Daniel Martinez Secretary/Treas. Mario Mijangos

Junior Class President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer

Sophomore Class President Stanley Quiros Vice-President Diego Espinosa Secretary Nicholas Gutierrez Treasurer Devyn Espino-Canche

Anthony Duarte Brandon Lozano Yehya Nasser Andres Moran

Freshman class officers will be elected at the start of school in the Fall.

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FORE! 26TH ANNUAL BOSCO TECH GOLF CLASSIC IS 7/15 Please join us at the 26th Annual Bosco Tech Golf Classic at the Montebello Golf Course on Friday, July 15.

Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.; the shotgun start is at 10 a.m. An awards banquet will conclude the fun day.

Golf packages are $125 per player before June 30; the cost goes up to $150 per player after that date.

Packages include green fees, range balls, golf cart, goodie bag, tournament competition and prizes, awards buffet and on-course refreshments.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Visit www.boscotech.edu/events to sign up today.

All funds raised by the tournament will provide support to the Alumni Association’s tuition assistance fund and Bosco Tech’s athletic program.

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BOSCO TECH MUSIC NEWS —BY BAND BOOSTER MR. JUN REYES

Jazz Night Out As with everything the Bosco Tech Band has accomplished this year, the annual Jazz Night Out concert, held on April 22, was a success! With the theme of “Music of the Movies,” family, friends, faculty and fellow students were treated to a night filled with music and games. This was the music program’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Special thanks to the Music Booster parents who worked so hard, as they have done all year, to make this event a truly memorable and successful one.

2016 Spring Concert Next up was the traditional Spring Concert, held on Tuesday, May 17. It was the music program’s last formal event of the year, which featured performances by the Music Appreciation class and the award-winning DBTI Symphonic Band.

In these final weeks of the 2015-2016 school year, Mr. Almanza and the Bosco Tech Music students would like to thank everyone who supported us during the past year. We organized a string of successful band events that would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of many parents, sponsors, friends and family. We know that sending your son to Bosco Tech is already a significant commitment, and many parents managed to go above and beyond with their support of our program. So THANK YOU for making the school year a memorable one for our music students! Follow us on Facebook (we’re DBTImusic) and we hope you can join us next year!

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SPRING SPORTS WRAP UP— TRACK & FIELD FINISHES SEASON AT CIF —BY HEAD COACH STANFORD TUCKER & ASSISTANT COACH BRAD STOLZ This season’s Bosco Tech Track and Field team overcame many obstacles and still did very well. Although the team was very young with only a few seniors, it was amazing how much they improved. The JV team, for example, won many medals at the league prelims, and put on a great show.

They even succeeded in becoming the league champions!

We should have a great varsity team next year!

Varsity finished off the regular season by winning many medals at the league finals. In field events, juniors Sebastian Rojas and Shant Loussararian finished first and second in the league in pole vault. Sebastian also qualified for CIF Prelims. Senior David Casillas made it to CIF in shot put. In track events, our relay team of senior Hiram Acosta, juniors Rey Castellanos and Roman Kirkbride, and sophomore Xiaolin (Forest) Yang qualified for both the 400 meter and 1600 meter relays. Backup relay runners also qualified for CIF: senior Alex Honegger, juniors Augustine Escalera and Daniel Uballez, and sophomores Joel Martinez, Gabriel Espejel, and Sidney Herrera. This is more than a third of the team that qualified for CIF! At the CIF Prelims in Carpinteria, although we did not advance to the finals, our relay team increased their personal records (PRs) in both relays. The coaching staff consider this year a great season and look forward to the next.

TENNIS —BY HEAD COACH RUDY HERRERA It was an improbable run. The team made it to play offs for the first time in six years. Along the way, they beat league champs Bishop Montgomery both times they faced them in league competition. Bosco ended up being the only school to beat the champs this season. At one point, the team had a 7 match win streak and ended the 2016 season in second place, with 7 wins and 3 losses (Bishop Montgomery ended its season 8-2.) Including the pre-season, our team ended the 2016 season with a 10-5 record.

One player said it best as he reflected on the season, “This was really a ‘team’ win.” There were times when the players who should have won lost and others, who were having a harder season, came up with crucial wins.

On the first evening of tennis camp, the players set team and season goals. They were encouraged to be realistic yet challenge themselves. One player suggested that at the season-ending preliminary tournament, we finish third and make it to play offs. This was a challenging goal, since the team record last year was 2-8.

As much as we achieved on the court, wining was not the only thing the team focused on. Internally, qualitative goals were set. The team’s mission statement set the goals and expectations, individually and collectively.

In singles competition, which includes two graduating (continued)

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SPRING SPORTS WRAP UP— TENNIS (CONTINUED) seniors, Norris Chen, ended the season with a 26-4 match record, which includes an 18-set winning streak, with 15 of those sets won by a 6-0 or 6-1 score. Norris is the league’s #2 singles player.

Sebastian Lopez, a junior has a 21-1 match record, including an 18-set winning streak, 15 sets were won by a 6 -0 or 6-1 score. Sebastian is the league #1 singles player, beating Norris in the preliminary tournament. Senior Jonathan Camilleri amassed a 20-2 match record, which includes an 18-set winning streak, 15 sets were won by a 6-0 or 6-1 score. In doubles competition, juniors Michael Rodriguez and Jerome Tadeo contributed greatly to the success of the team. They earned a 22-4 record, which included two winning streaks: one for 8 sets and one for 9 sets. Of those 17 sets, nine were won by a 6-0 or 6-1 score.

The newer players gained valuable experience through their increased playing time, and have begun setting the foundation for next season. Each day the team played a match, they gathered in the Youth Ministry center to pray together. The following prayer reflected the team’s attitude.

A Player’s Prayer (author unknown) God, source of my strength, protect me as I go my way.

In the face of failure and frustration, Grant me the courage I need today.

Thank you for my life and health, to move and run free.

Thank you for letting me compete and to be the player you want me to be.

Stay with me, O God, till it’s time for me to rest.

May my game be pleasing to You, so through you, I can do my best. Amen.

BASEBALL —BY HEAD COACH ERIC AGAJANIAN Tigers baseball had a good season this year for the varsity team. We continually grew as the season went on. We ended up 3-9 in league and 5-16 overall. The record does not show a good season but those five wins are the most in at least the past three seasons. At one point, the team had a four-game winning streak.

We look forward to the future of the program!

LACROSSE —BY HEAD COACH KEVIN HOLT The Bosco Tech lacrosse team ended its second season with a hard-fought quarter final game at home on May 14 against Vista High School. The team made huge gains in just one year, going from a 0-10 record in their inaugural season to a 6-6 record this season, qualifying for a playoff berth in the 2016 Pacific Lacrosse League tournament.

Congratulations to the fifteen seniors that started the lacrosse program. Thanks for your dedication and hard work.

Now, who's up for 2017!?

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SENIORS ADVISE UNDERCLASSMEN SEEKING INTERNSHIPS Interview skills and dressing professionally in the workplace were some of the relevant topics seniors discussed with younger students preparing for summer internships during a recent lunch-time session on campus.

While some students are gearing up for already-secured internships and others are interested in seeking summer positions, the wise advice of seasoned upperclassmen was practical and interesting. Thank you to Darrian Gardea, Everson Cruz and Kyle Chiang for their big brother approach to guiding other students in the steps to succeed in the workplace. The seniors interned last summer for Reyes Construction, The Boeing Company and Orbital ATK, respectively.

Hosted by Anne Sigoloff, Bosco Tech’s Manager of Foundation Relations, the session was one of several practical workplace preparedness tutorials that have been held throughout the school year. Other sessions included resume preparation, interview skills and workplace etiquette.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION—2016 GRADUATION VIDEO A DVD of the Class of 2016’s graduation ceremony, including scenes taken before and after the ceremony, will soon be available. The DVD will include highlights of the senior awards ceremony and luncheon, the senior class barbeque, and the Baccalaureate Mass, as well as the complete conferral of diplomas.

This is an opportunity to have a record of your son at this important milestone and for him to have a visual reminder of the many friends that have played an important part in his life over the last four years.

On June 10, as a special bonus to those who purchase the video before graduation day, parents who are interested will be invited to videotape a brief message to their son to be included in the video. Before the Baccalaureate Mass, there will be two cameramen with microphones in front of the 600 classroom building. See them if you wish to tape your congratulations to your son and the entire class of 2016.

The cost of each video is $34.07 (tax included). Send your order form and check to the Finance Office, making checks are payable to Bosco Tech. For information about ordering, call the Finance Office at (626) 940-2018; for information about the DVD, contact Mr. Brad Stolz at bstolz@boscotech.edu or (626) 940-2091.

(Please detach bottom portion and return to the Finance Office with your check.)

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USED TEXTBOOK SALE HOSTED BY THE BOSCO TECH PARENT COUNCIL

Saturday, July 9, 8 a.m.—12 noon in Tech Corridor Please note: • All sales are between private parties.

• Transactions must be cash or checks only.

• Bosco Tech is not liable for wrong books being purchased.

• Book list available by early July on the school website: www.boscotech.edu. Please click on the current students tab, choose files and downloads to access information.

General questions, please call Cathy Rivera (626) 940-2000.

Important: Please make sure that you check your course request list and the book list before purchasing books. Any questions regarding the book list, please contact the finance office at (626) 940-2018.

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BOSCO TECH SPONSORS Bosco Tech would like to thank the following businesses for their support.

Lupita’s Flowers

We are grateful to our generous sponsors!

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JUNE-JULY 2016 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.

Tues.-Thurs.

Wednesday Thurs.-Fri. Friday Saturday Mon.-Wed. Tuesday

5/31-6/2 6/1 6/2-6/3 6/3 6/4 6/6-6/8 6/7

Thursday Friday Saturday Monday Sunday Tues.-Wed. Saturday Monday Wednesday Wed.-Thurs.

Thursday Monday Tuesday Friday Saturday Wednesday Friday

6/9 6/10 6/11 6/13 6/19 6/21-6/22 6/25 6/27 6/29 6/29-6/30 6/30 7/4 7/5 7/8 7/9 7/13 7/15

Friday Friday

7/22 7/29

Friday

8/5

Senior final exams (no scheduled technology periods) Award ceremony for grades 9-11 at 6 p.m.

Technology final exams for grades 9-11 Senior exam make-up day SAT (off campus) Semester final exams for grades 9-11 (noon dismissal) GradNite at Disneyland Parent Council board member meeting at 6 p.m.

Graduation rehearsal at 8 a.m.

Baccalaureate Mass and graduation at 5 p.m.

ACT Report cards mailed Happy Father’s Day! Summer school walk-in registration in library Kairos Reunion from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Six-week summer school begins Freshmen Summer Program orientation at 6:30 p.m.

School Uniform Sales Event (Last name A-M—Wed., last name N-Z—Thurs.; 3-8 p.m.)

Tech Summer Scholar orientation at 6:30 p.m.

Independence Day (no school) Five-week summer school begins Summer dance Used text book sale from 8 a.m. to 12 noon Alumni Association meeting at 6 p.m.

Bosco Tech Golf Classic at Montebello Golf Course (register at boscotech.edu/events) Board of Trustee meeting at 10 a.m.

Young alumni (ages 21-30) throwback dance Make-up uniforms sales event day from 3 to 8 p.m.

Casino Night & $5,000 Drawing All summer school classes end

OLD CELL PHONES SOUGHT FOR MICROSCOPIC PHOTOS The Science Department is looking for donations of old (but functioning) iPhones that you may have lying around the house. Even obsolete iPhones will work; the department needs only a camera and a WiFi connection.

At the beginning of the school year, we received a grant that allowed us to purchase couplers that allow a smartphone to be used with a microscope or telescope. Instructors found that these devices worked best when properly aligned (see attached photo). However, optical alignment was too time-consuming for a typical biology lab. Instead, they are seeking a few iPhones for the department that can A 1000x photograph of the lining of be aligned in advance. human small intestines (jejunum) taken using a student microscope, an iPhone 4, and a Orion SteadyPix Pro coupler.