‘22 Grad Continues Tech Internship with Construction Giant

Planning a career in construction engineering, recent Tech graduate Nathan Felix (ACE ’22) is enjoying his Urban Planning and Structural Engineering studies at UCSD.

In the summer before his senior year of high school, Nathan gained rare insight into the field when he completed an internship at the Griffith Company. One of California’s oldest general contracting firms, the Griffith Company offers grading, paving and concrete services, in addition to underground installation and material recycling.

The internship was offered by Luis Cervantes (BT ‘97), Tech alumnus and Griffith Company Project Manager. Nathan, working alongside interns who are currently in college, got to experience the day-to-day operations of the respected contracting company.

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What I enjoyed most about the opportunity was the flexibility, being able to see all aspects of the heavy civil engineering,” said Nathan, who worked primarily on the Diamond Bar Golf Course renovation visible from the 60 Freeway. “From seeing the behind-the-scenes process starting with bidding and moving along with actual construction on the project to seeing how the project manager deals with city, county, construction management team, and subcontractors. From a field perspective, I saw how the superintendent manages the foremen, leadmen, surveyors, operators and subcontractors.”

“I got to work on RFIs (requests for information), submittals, subcontractors’ progress updates, and landscaping. I got to do a field analysis of protected areas, work with construction management team, assist with weekly inspections, update field logs for subcontractors and laborers, and help oversee concrete pours.”

“The main thing the internship gave me is better time management,” Nathan said. “Working throughout the internship, I had to utilize my time to make the most out of my day, working around the meetings I had planned and prioritizing my workload.”

Now, Nathan has been asked to return to the company this coming summer.“I am excited and grateful to be invited back to intern again,” he said. “Griffith Company has provided me with the first of many opportunities to express my unique creativity, aligning with my aspirations of becoming an engineer in the future.”

To current Tech students, Nathan offers encouragement to seek a hands-on practicum like his. “Doing an internship gives you the real world experience beyond what school gives,” he explained. “It also provides the chance to get a taste of a career you want to pursue and whether or not you want to consider that career or try something different. It helps you expand your network and meet people with similar interests and disciplines.”

Thank you to the Griffith Company and best wishes, Nathan; enjoy your summer!

AlumniAcross the Country Meet Up

—Next Up: Orange County, Inland Empire, Ventura & More

Techmen living in the New York City and Washington, D.C. areas recently met up to get to know other alumni in their area. Tech President Memo Gutierrez (AU ‘83) and Phil Consuegra, Vice President of Development and Strategic Initiatives, hosted the complimentary, lowkey events.

Several more regional gatherings are planned over the next few months:

- Inland Empire/Ontario

- Ventura/Camarillo

- Denver

- Las Vegas

- South Bay

- Long Beach

For dates and details, or to RSVP, visit www.boscotech.edu/alumni/out-of-town -alumni-receptions

Cheering on Our Cheer Team

The awards keep coming following their amazing success at the recent Sharp Ultimate Championship at APU, the Tech’s Cheer Competition Team traveled to Adelanto HS to participate in the Sharp Dessert Competition on Feb. 5. Our awesome team placed First in the High School Performance cheer division. The stunt group (KianaWong, HerlindaCasanova, Ainsley Philips and DelilahDelgadillo) placed Third in the Stunting division, and KianaWong also placed Third in the jump off.

The athletes competed again on Feb. 26 at A.B. Miller High School and will compete on March 4 in NRG’s State Competition at Knott’s Berry Farm.

Under the direction of Coach Michele Casanova, the hardworking Competition Team is a huge initiator of overall school spirit and is made up of students from Ramona Convent, San Gabriel Mission, St. Joseph and St. Lucy Priory. Cheer Try Outs for the 23-24 team will take place in April. Follow them on Instagram @boscotechcheer. (First photo Competition Team - 1st place; second photo Stunt group - 3rd place; third photo Kiana Wong - 3rd Jump Off Contest)

February Students of the Month

Bosco Tech is pleased to announce the next winners of the Student of the Month award. Their teachers voted on these students to receive this recognition. Please be sure to congratulate our February award winners when you see them on the campus. Again, congratulations to these hardworking students:

Grade 9:

This student’s teachers appreciated how respectful he is in class, kind and helpful to other students, and does a great job with his shadows as a student ambassador. The Grade 9 Student of the Month is: DylanCasas

Grade 10:

This student is always friendly, has a great work ethic, and is perceptive, optimistic and helpful to everyone. The Grade 10 Student of the Month is: KevinRojas

Grade 11:

This student’s teachers describe him as having a great attitude and someone who truly cares for his peers, while also maintaining great grades. He is attentive to the needs of others, and always helping out when needed. The Grade 11 Student of the Month is: BishopAvila

Grade 12:

This senior is a great leader in the classroom and on the basketball and volleyball courts. He is a true "all-around student"! Go Tigers! The Grade 12 Student of the Month is: Matthew Wong

In Gratitude Charitable Grant Updates

The Bosco Tech community is extremely grateful for all recent donations made by generous foundations, organizations and alumni. Among those gifts:

Name Amount Purpose

The Ahmanson Foundation

Hector Ramirez

Blanche M. Walsh Charity Trust

$50,000

$10,000

$3,500

Darlene Jackson Endowment Fund- $2,200

Arizona Community Foundation

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.

Scholarships

Frank Acosta Endowed Scholarship Fund

Tuition Assistance

Scholarships in Memory of Alumni

Ezzat Darren Monroe & Jamie Moreno