May 2016

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THE GEAR MONTHLY PARENT NEWSLETTER ISSUE 57 MAY 2016

Bosco Tech Symphonic Band Brings Home the Gold!

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FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Bosco Tech family and friends, At our recent Jazz Night Out event, to accentuate and recognize the achievements of our students in the music program, I spoke of the gift of the arts—specifically, music— and how this art form is transformative throughout cultures regardless of political conditions.

I shared the following, “This evening, we are gathering to celebrate music. To call out its impact upon human society—in the best of human history and even in its worst. Themed to recognize musical scores from the movie industry, I would like to direct my words to you this evening regarding the impact music has upon children in our current conflictdriven global situation. Whether directly or indirectly, war is devastating, not only to human life, but to human culture and the human spirit.

Child psychiatrist Anica Kos, in commenting upon the therapeutic effects of music on children in war-torn countries, states ‘If you go through war, you encounter so many bad things, your vision of humanity is garbled, even destroyed. You see everything as bad. It is important to provide children with proof that there are still good people in this world. I think this is the most important—much more important than all psychologists and psychiatrists.’

One cannot ignore the plight of Syrian refugees, many of whom are children. In our annals of human conflict, let us not forget the children in Gjkove, Kosovo. These youngsters have seen both the best and worst that humanity has had to offer. Those living in the Slovene Village, a transit shelter camp on the outskirts of town, have all lost a family member during the Milosevic’s ethnic cleansing following the NATO’s bombing campaign that ended the 1999 Kosovo war.

Through arts-minded organizations like the Shropshire Music Foundation’s singing and harmonica program, founded in 1999 by Los Angeles composer and music instructor Liz Shropshire, music is used to teach valuable skills in a nonthreatening environment. Shropshire, like our spiritual father Don Bosco, believes that music animates the human spirit. Its absence in the life of a child creates a void that cultivates distrust in the human spirit while music helps deflect bad experiences that are toxic to a child’s innocence. The Shropshire Foundation, and other initiatives that promote music education to children in war-torn countries through UNICEF’s peace education programs prevalent in Macedonia and Cambodia, are examples of organizations that embrace music education as a means to bring children together, not only to talk about reconciliation, but somehow to create an experience that the person from the ‘other side’ can be trusted.

Jazz Night Out is about celebrating the accomplishments of young people—our students—while embracing similar ideals.” The significance of a well-grounded music education program is immeasurable. We are truly blessed to have our music program guided and led by Mr. Daniel Almanza. May the Lord continue to bless Bosco Tech with talented musicians and artists.

Xavier Jimenez President

STUDENTS CAN EARN COLLEGE CREDIT

—DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM DEADLINE IS MAY 16 Did you know that Bosco Tech has launched a dual enrollment program with Grand Canyon University (GCU)?

That means our high school students can take online college courses and earn college credit while completing their high school curriculum. Available classes include business, criminal justice, communications, economics, government, history, sociology and psychology, The cost is $200 per class with an $85 textbook fee.

The enrollment deadline is Monday, May 16. Applications are available in the office of Mr. A.J. Pimentel, Director of Tuition Assistance and College Counselor. For more information about the dual enrollment program or about GCU, please contact Mr. Pimentel at apimentel2@boscotech.edu and 626-940-2084.

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AP EXAMS IN MAY! Our junior and senor students will be culminating their studies in Advanced Placement (AP) courses when they take their College Board examinations during the first two weeks of May. These exams are very important as they determine whether a student may receive college credit for these courses at the university level.

Monday, May 2 Tuesday, May 3 Wednesday, May 4 Thursday, May 5

Chemistry Computer Science A Spanish Language English Literature Calculus AB Calculus BC Chinese Language

Friday, May 6

U.S. History European History Monday, May 9 Physics C: Mech.

Tuesday, May 10 U.S. Government Spanish Literature Wednesday, May 11 Macroeconomics Thursday, May 12 Comparative Govt./Politics

Most examinations will occur in the Multi Purpose Room, which has been specially prepared to administer the tests according to the College Board requirements. Some language tests may occur in the library; be sure to check with your instructor about the exact location.

Parents: please help your sons to be well prepared for these examinations. In addition to encouraging them to study hard and complete their final practices, be sure that they get plenty of sleep the night before each exam, begin the day with a nutritious breakfast, and come to class prepared for whatever requirements each exam may have.

Greetings, Tigers!

2016-2017 SCHOOL UNIFORM SALES EVENT DAYS Uniform try-on and sales event (Location: Library) (Note: Free Shipping During These Days)

Wednesday, June 29, 3–8 p.m. – Students with last name beginning A through M Thursday, June 30, 3–8 p.m. – Students with last name beginning N through Z

Make-up uniform try-on and sales event (Location: Library) One day only!

(Note: Shipping charges will apply. All orders $100.00 or more will ship FREE)

Friday, July 29, 3–8 p.m. aUniform is a national distributor and does not offer a store location for walk-in orders or fittings. Please attend a sales event listed above to assure your son is properly fitted and can order uniforms to be received for the start of school. All other orders will be taken online, by fax or phone, and delivered within 2-3 weeks from time of order placement. Size exchanges are at student's expense, no exceptions.

Dressing American One Stitch at a Time aUniform—626-205-3860—www.aUniform.com

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BOSCO TECH SENIORS NOMINATED FOR TECHNOLOGY AWARD Five outstanding seniors have been nominated for Bosco Tech’s Cardinal James McIntyre Award. Given in honor of the co-founder of Bosco Tech, the award is annually bestowed upon a senior who, in the eyes of the technology faculty, has taken the greatest advantage of the educational opportunities offered by the school.

The recipient of this award has demonstrated unwavering commitment and excellence in his technological studies, involvement in community, while also excelling in their academic studies.

This award encompasses many aspects of a student’s life and reflects the notion that it is through growth and development as a whole person that an individual sets himself apart and pursues a path through life that will lead to spiritual, personal and professional success. This award acknowledges a student’s conviction in all these areas.

Congratulations to the 2016 Cardinal McIntyre Award nominees: - Architecture & Construction Engineering

- Computer Science & Electrical Engineering - Integrated Design, Engineering & Art - Media Arts & Technology - Materials Science, Engineering & Technology

Reiley Akkari Darrian Gardea Christian Apanecatl Hector Cruz Everson Cruz

In April, each nominee was interviewed by a panel of technology department chairmen who then selected one recipient. The successful nominee will be named at graduation and presented with a $1,000 scholarship sponsored by the Bosco Tech Alumni Association. All of the nominees are to be commended for their achievement!

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 a 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 (check website for individual camp dates). 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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Class of 2016 College Acceptances The faculty and administration of Don Bosco Technical Institute would like to congratulate the Class of 2016 for all they have accomplished during their four years here. Below are the names of colleges and universities to which our seniors have been accepted. We are so proud of each senior for his remarkable achievement!

Arizona State University Azusa Pacific University Boise State University Cal Poly, Pomona Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo California State University, Channel Islands California State University, Dominguez Hills California State University, Fullerton California State University, Humboldt California State University, Long Beach California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Sacramento California State University, San Marco Fordham University Grand Canyon University Hult International Business School Iowa State University Loyola Marymount University Marist College Marymount California University New Mexico Instit. of Mining & Technology Northern Arizona University Oregon State University Puget Sound University Rensslaer Polytechnic University

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St. Louis University Texas Tech University United States Naval Academy University of Arizona University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Merced University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Cruz University of Colorado, Colorado Springs University of Illinois University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Nevada, Reno University of New Mexico University of North Dakota University of Oregon University of Southern California West Virginia University Whittier College (List is current as of 4/14/16)

BOSCO TECH HONOR ROLL—PRINCIPAL’S LIST 2015-2016 Third Quarter Grading Period—GPA 3.0 to 3.49 Freshmen Luis Alvarez Andrew Arenas Justin Atienza Kevin Banuelos Marlon Barahona Joaquin Barbosa Marcos Chavez Joseph Cisneros Gabriel Corcio Abraham Diaz Diego Espinosa Adam Gomez John Michael Gonzalez Raymond Gritton Gerrence Gumabao Yung Jun Kim Kenneth Lorenzana Alex Magallon Vincent Maldonado Adrian Medrano Marco Nakano Miguel Nunez Qixin Ouyang Daniel Pineda Carlos Potrero Justin Recinos Andres Rodriguez Daniel Rojas Alejandro Rojo Luis Sosa Bryan Valdivia Johany Vazquez Adrian Villegas Yibin Xu Zibo Zhou Sophomores Guadalupe Agramon Alejandro Alaniz Sebastian Banderas

Aaron Dang Jesus Diaz Andrew Duenas Gabriel Espejel Justin Estrada Diego Gomez Franco Herrera Daniel Hosseini Jaime Hurtado Anthony Longoria Dominic Mercado Matthew Olmos Jordy Paredes Geddes Oscar Perez Armisael Ramirez Anthony Reyes Isaiah Rojas Christopher Salazar Steven Tieu Anthony Torres Drake Tran Suyay Vazquez Juniors Andrew Arboleda Devin Cornair Luis Cruz Matthew Davis Carlos Gonzalez Jonathan Hall Bumjoon Kim Mohammad Javad Lashkarizadeh Matthew Lewis Noah Lopez Frank Lora Shant Loussararian Jacob Lovi Zachary Lugo Ian Luke Lumbres Adrian Martinez Cisnero Rodrigo Plata

Yuxi Rong Kyle Shea Timothy Thai Diego Vargas Hang Ming Zhang Seniors Angel Ajanel Richard Barcelo Brian Camero David Casillas Edward Castro Xavier Cervantes Brennan Chua Cristian De La Mora Luis Escobar Anthony Figueroa Edwin Flores Victor Flores Alejandro Hernandez Ezequiel Hernandez Samuel Hernandez Adrian Hurtado Nicholas Ibarra Anthony Lopez Diego Macias Joshua Martinez Fernando Munguia Ryan Navarette Andrew Phan Adam Razo Christian Rios Jeremiah Rodriguez Michael Sainz Anthony Tichachati Nguyen Vu Jonathan Walsh

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BOSCO TECH HONOR ROLL—PRESIDENT’S LIST 2015-2016 Third Quarter Grading Period—GPA 3.5 and Above Freshmen Kema Allin Alex Cepeda Adam Crawford Munoz Aaron Dominguez Devyn Espino Cache Michael Felix Michael Garcia * Max Granados * Nicolas Gutierrez * Nicholas Hernandez * Patrick Jackson Emiliano LaFarga Jakob Logan Julian Lopez Rene Lopez Shuhao Lu Dennis Marciuska * Joshua Maros * Julian Martinez Ian McConnell * Patrick Miranda Stanley Quiros * Emmanuel Rodriguez Jess Rodriguez * Peter Ronney Alejandro Rosales Henry Rosas * Anthony Sosa Ethan Truong Christopher Valdivia Sophomores Daniel Arteaga * Devyn Barrios Gabriel Benitez Shane Beshlian Anthony Caballes * Fabrizio Castaneda * Cameron Caterio * Kenneth Chua * Anthony Cortez William Cosso Hersonamoreti Cruz Anthony Duarte * Lorenzo Espinoza Kwan Hang Yam

Sebastian Jurado * Patrick Kakooza Yuzhong Li Alexander Martinez Hirofumi Nakayama * Yehya Nasser Aaron Sarmiento * James Villagrana Grayson Wade * Anthony Wadzinski Cedric Woirhaye Juniors Manuel Alvarez Noel Cordero Augustine Escalera Anthony Garcia * Joseph Garcia Leslie Giovanny John Paul Gomez Reed * Alfredo Gutierrez Joseph Hernandez Sebastian Lopez Ian Samuel Madrigal Daniel Martinez Joel Medina Mario Mijangos Lance Morales William Ramos * Jason Reyes Michael Rodriguez Sebastian Rojas Adrian Rosas * Luis Saucedo Jerome Tadeo Lorenzo Zamora JunLin Zeng Seniors Hiram Acosta Reiley Akkari * Jesus Alvarado Christian Apanecatl

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Justin Bohol Justin Bueno * Norris Chen * Kyle Chiang * Everson Cruz Hector Cruz Christopher Diaz * Angelo Dominic Domingo Matthew Engquist * Alex Escobar * Darrian Gardea * Matthew Gilligan Donovan Gonzalez Elias Hosseini * Noah Jimenez * Trevor Johnson Dustin Kelso Alfonso Magallon * Christopher Martinez * Jacob McKinney Erick Mendoza * Alexis Ortiz Matthew Quintanilla Ricky Rodriguez * Gian Carlo Samayoa * Zachary Solorza Andrew To * Rene Vega Emilio Zuniga

* = 4.0 GPA or higher

LESSONS LEARNED ON THE ROAD KONICHIWA! STUDENTS TOUR JAPAN —BY SENIOR & JAPANESE CLASS STUDENT ANGELO DOMINGO (CSEE)

During spring vacation, I was able to visit Japan with 19 other students from Bosco Tech. Our trip was filled with many new experiences, like riding the Shinkansen, or the bullet train, taking Japan's train system, visiting old temples and castles, and more. We visited traditional places, like Kiyomizu Temple, Osaka Castle, Itsukishima Temple, and Nijo Castle, which showed a lot of traditional Japanese architecture and styling. We went to modern places like Tokyo Tower, Shibuya Crossing, Namba City, and Akihabara, which show off Japan's modern architecture and even modern technology. Two additional highlights were getting to meet a survivor of the Hiroshima bombing and celebrating Easter Sunday Mass at the Salesian-run St. Mary Cathedral in Osaka.

Japan is a beautiful place, but the people are what make me love the country. Cashiers and waiters treated us with the utmost respect and politeness. Train conductors were very nice and were able to help in anyway possible, even to those who could not speak Japanese!

We were able to meet other high school students at a Salesian school in Japan. We learned how much work and time the students there spend at their respective clubs and sports. The faculty and staff were also nice and welcoming. My trip to Japan wasn't just for sightseeing, I was able to meet new people and experience new things. I hope to practice and study more Japanese, so that when I go there again, I will be able to understand and get to know everyone I meet better.

(This is not Angelo’s first trip to Japan. He represented the U.S. there last summer as a high school ambassador through the Tomodachi Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s International Exchange Program. Mrs. Catherine Diaz, Director of Bosco Tech’s International Student Academic Program and a chaperone on the recent trip said of him, “Angelo was one of our group leaders and he truly took it seriously. He was awesome in helping us navigate through the subway to the correct platform entrance. He spoke Japanese beautifully, and represented us at the Saliseo Polytechnic High School, Japan’s version of Bosco Tech, serving as a fine representative of our school. He’s quite a remarkable young man.”) (continued on page 9)

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LESSONS LEARNED ON THE ROAD (FROM PG. 8) EUROPE 2016 —BY JUNIOR DANIEL UBALLEZ (MAT) & SENIOR ERICK MENDOZA (MSET)

Daniel Uballez—My experience on the trip was amazing. I had never been on a plane, so the plane ride was like a roller coaster. I had a great once-in-a-lifetime experience. When we arrived in London, we visited several historic sites like the London Bridge, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben. We also visited Oxford University and at night we took a ride in the London Eye. Later on, we went to France by bullet train with a very nice view of the countryside. In Paris, we visited a perfume museum were they showed us how perfume is made. The Louvre was part of the itinerary, and we saw the Mona Lisa and many art collections. After that, we visited the L’arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame cathedral. On our last day in Paris, we visited the Palace of Versailles which was amazing and very beautiful. We concluded the day with a trip to the Eiffel Tower and a boat ride.

Finally, we visited Barcelona in Spain. We went to the Sagrada Familia church, started by Gaudi, and later we visited Park Guell, also designed by Gaudi. They both were spectacular! Las Ramblas and the cathedral were so interesting and historic. We finished in Camp Nou, the massive FC Barcelona stadium, where we got to walk on the field.

Erick Mendoza—Overall, the trip was amazing, interesting and 100% educational. Despite some heavy rain and fast winds, we saw and experienced some of the most beautiful places in the world. I had an amazing trip, visited historic locations, and met interesting people—it could have not been done with out our amazing group leader, Mrs. Elenes!

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IMPORTANT: SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS As part of a college preparatory curriculum, the Bosco Tech faculty believes students need to keep their minds active and engaged during the summer months through reading. The relaxed atmosphere of summer is a perfect time for students to pace themselves and enjoy the reading assignments with more flexible deadlines. This helps to build habits that support our goal of all Bosco Tech graduates becoming life-long learners.

All juniors and seniors have required summer reading in both English and social sciences; sophomores have required summer reading in English only. Seniors taking either AP European History or AP Comparative Government and Politics also have summer reading, as do students entering the second year of Bilingual Spanish or taking AP Spanish Language and Culture.

Typically, the assigned readings require students to select a piece of work or purchase a specified book, complete the reading, and either complete and submit a short assignment via email to the instructor or be ready for a relevant assignment when the new school year begins.

Students will be given reading lists just prior to the end of the school year. Complete reading lists and followup assignment instructions will soon be posted on the school’s website (www.boscotech.edu). ISBN numbers will be listed on the site so that students can purchase the same edition of the book; be sure the ISBN number matches. Books can be purchased at book stores or online.

The faculty of Bosco Tech appreciates the crucial role parents play in their son’s education and your support of these summer assignments reminds our young people of the importance of reading throughout the year.

USED TEXTBOOK SALE HOSTED BY THE BOSCO TECH PARENT COUNCIL

Thursday, July 7, 5-7 p.m. in Tech Hall

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All sales are between private parties Transactions must be cash or checks only.

Bosco Tech is not liable for wrong books purchased.

Book list will be available by early July on the school website: www.boscotech.edu. Click on the current students tab, choose ‘files and downloads’ to access.

Call Cathy Rivera with questions (626-940-2006)

Important: please make sure that you check your course request list and the book list before purchasing books. Contact the finance office at 626-940-2018 with questions regarding the book list.

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BLACK & GOLD GALA CELEBRATES THE BEST OF BOSCO TECH Alumni, long-time instructors, current and past parents, and friends of the Tech celebrated the school's accomplishments while recognizing longtime contributors and leaders at the annual Black & Gold Gala on April 9 at Montebello’s Quiet Cannon. The event, that included exciting live and silent auctions, raised funds to benefit the school’s tuition assistance program.

The evening’s special honorees were former president and principal Father Thomas Prendiville, Mr. Gene Burns, retired band director, and the Boeing Company, each of whom has been pivotal to the school’s long-term success.

Special thanks to the Bosco Tech Parent Council for their efforts to make the night a huge success!

FORE! 27TH ANNUAL BOSCO TECH GOLF CLASSIC IS 7/15 Please join us at the 27th 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

2016 Heritage Festival—The DBTI Symphonic Band struck gold! On April 7, the Don Bosco Tech Symphonic Band travelled to Seattle to participate in the 2016 Heritage Festival. On April 8, the band performed three Czech folk songs during the competition at the Chief Sealth International High School. This earned them the Gold Award and the Most Outstanding Band Trophy. In addition, a big congratulations goes to band leader Elias Hosseini as he earned the Ovation Award for his musical and academic accomplishments in and out of school.

The band was hosted by Seattle’s Bishop Blanchet High School. Vice Principal Chuck Bocian gave the band a tour of the school, highlighting the campus chapel that was dedicated to St. John Bosco. The band was deeply appreciative of the hospitality given to them by the school.

While in Seattle, the band toured the University of Washington campus. They were treated to a historical Underground Tour of Seattle. The students also visited Pike Place Market, hiked the Washington Park Arboretum and had some fun at the Experience Music Project Museum. The award ceremony was held at Tillicum Village at Blake Island. All in all, a very successful trip for the band. None of this would have been possible without the support of the Don Bosco family. Thank you!

The 2015-2016 Bosco Tech Marching Band

(FYI: The international Salesian news bureau (Agenzia Info Salesiana) recently spotlighted the band’s stellar festival performance on its website.)

Jazz Night Out—The band then turned its focus to the Jazz Night Out Concert on April 22. This year’s theme was “Music of the Movies!” It was a great evening listening to the Jazz Band perform music from all our favorite movies!

Spring Concert—The DBTI Concert band and the Music Appreciation Class will be performing for their annual Spring Concert on May 17. More information about the Spring Concert will become available in the coming weeks.

If you are a parent of a new or returning student for 2016-2017, encourage them to join the band program next year! This year’s Seattle trip is an excellent example of the kinds of opportunities that are available to our students. Check out the band's YouTube channel, DBTI Music at www.youtube.com/dbtimusic. For more information about the band program, contact Music Director Daniel Almanza at dalmanza@boscotech.edu or dbtimusic@gmail.com.

“Music is God's gift to man, the only art of heaven given to earth, the only art of earth we take to heaven.”

-- Walter Savage Landor

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SPORTS UPDATE—TRACK & FIELD —BY MR. BRAD STOLZ As of this writing, Bosco Tech’s Track & Field team has had three Camino Real League meets so far in April. With our young team, the results this month have been mixed: we lost to St. Paul, we missed winning St. Monica by a mere 5 points (two of our best scorers were absent), and we handily defeated our biggest rival, Cantwell.

For the JV team, our freshmen have scored especially well: Vincent Maldonado has twice scored 1st in the 800, 1600, and 3200 meter races and 3rd in the 400. Adam Crawford twice took 1st in the long jump, twice 2nd in the 100 meter sprint, and one 2nd and 3rd each in the 200 sprints. Esteban Castorena had a 1st in high jump, 2nd in long jump, and 3rd in hurdles. Alonso Chavez helped us with a 1st in the 400. Gabriel Gonzalez had 1st in shot put, 2nd in 300 hurdles. The leading scorer in the JV sophomores was Sidney Herrera who earned three 1sts in 100 and 200 meter sprints and 1st for 400 meters.

Cameron Caterio aided the team with two 3rd and a 2nd in the 100 and two 2nds and a 3rd in the 200 meter sprints. Gabriel Espejel received 3rd place in the 100 and 200. Richard Meza ran 2nd in the 800 and 3200, and 3rd in the 1600 meter distance races. Finally, Giovanni Iaconis took 2nd in shot put.

The varsity team also had some outstanding accomplishments: our athlete with the most firsts was freshman Aaron Dominguez: three times for 3200 meter and once for 1600; he also once came in 2nd for 1600 and 800 meter races. Another freshman who scored well in a distance race was Joseph Cisneros taking 2nd in the 3200. Junior Matthew Vanegas had a 1st in three different events: 110 hurdles, high jump, & long jump. In the 400 meter, sophomores Joel Martinez ran 1st, and Forest Yang took 2nd. For the juniors, Augustine Escalera did well in the hurdles with a 1st and a 2nd in the 300 and a 2nd in the 110. Rey Castellanos had three 1sts: long jump, 100, and 200 meter sprints. In pole vault, Shant Loussararian got a 1st and Sebastian Rojas a 2nd. Shant also won his heat of the 400 meter sprint with a new personal record (PR) of 1 minute, 5 seconds. Finally, senior Alex Honegger took 2nd in the 400 meter sprint, and David Casillas three times took 1st place in shot put. In the St. Monica meet, our 4 X 4 relay team of Rey Castellanos, Daniel Uballez, Hiram Acosta, and Forest Yang won their race.

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

With special thanks for our generous 2016 Black & Gold Gala sponsors: • • • • • •

All American Trophy Allied High Tech Products, Inc. Amerisal Foods LLC Civiltech Engineering Inc. Cutruzzola Vineyards Executive Event Productions

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Hillyard—THE Cleaning Resource In-N-Out Burger Lupita’s Flowers Tequila Jack’s Webcor Builders 4imprint

We are grateful to our generous sponsors!

SERVICE HOURS SHOW STUDENTS’ OVERWHELMING DEDICATION —BY MR. RUDY HERRERA, COORDINATOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY & MR. BRAD STOLZ, ASSISTANT YOUTH MINISTER

On behalf of not just the Youth Ministry Office, but our faculty and staff as well, we are truly humbled by how many students continually choose to volunteer more than the annual required minimum 25 hours of service. This is certainly a great example of the Salesian spirit energetically manifesting itself within our student body! May your desire to give of yourself to help others continue to grow vigorously throughout your entire lives!

We would like to highlight those students who have volunteered more than the minimum requirement. Many of them volunteered over twice the minimum hours required. We have not just encouraged this, but pray that you all continue to assist those in your local and greater communities who struggle and are in need. Be the heart and the hands of Christ to those you meet!

Just a reminder that the academic school year will soon end, and with that comes many deadlines. If you have not already, please make sure to submit your completed service hour forms and the reflection as soon as you finish your service hours. A special thanks to everyone who helped our students complete their service hours!

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PARENT SERVICE HOUR DEADLINE APPROACHES Just a reminder that parents are required to complete 30 hours of service per enrolled student (10 hours for each additional student) in a variety of activities and organizations including Bingo, the Band Boosters, the Athletic Boosters, etc. The deadline for completing hours is Tuesday, May 31.

Contact Mr. Paul Garcia at (626) 940-2147 or pgarcia@boscotech.edu if you have any questions regarding your service hours. For those who will be doing Bingo during the 2016/17 school year, there will be an orientation meeting for Bingo volunteers on Wednesday, June 15, at 6 p.m.

Please note: For every $35 dollars in product donations (used for special events raffles, etc.), parents earn credit for one hour of service; incomplete hours are billed at $50 per hour. Donations are being accepted in the form of gift cards to various restaurants, spas, clothing stores, movie theaters or a Visa cards. All donations must be accompanied by a receipt and submitted to the Development Office.

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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INTERNATIONAL DAY CELEBRATES DIVERSE CULTURES IN STYLE An annual Bosco Tech tradition brought together cultural performances from around the world and encouraged students to celebrate our diverse cultural heritage. Students were treated to a rare sampling from entertainment from a variety of countries at our traditional International Day on April 8.

“It’s so important for our students to experience and understand the rich traditions of cultures represented on our campus,” said Mrs. Atonia Elenes, who organizes the educational event each year.

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Please note this event is for ages 21 and over.

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MAY-JUNE 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.

Tuesday 5/3 National Teacher Appreciation Day Report cards mailed Parent Council board member meeting at 6 p.m.

Graduation announcements available for pick up.

Friday 5/6 Mother-Son dance at 6 p.m.

Saturday 5/7 SAT (off campus) Sunday 5/8 Happy Mother’s Day! Wednesday 5/11 Alumni Association board meeting at 6 p.m.

Thursday 5/12 Junior Ring Ceremony at 6 p.m.

Friday 5/13 Junior class retreat Monday 5/16 Dual enrollment deadline (see page 2) Tuesday 5/17 Spring concert and awards ceremony at 6 p.m.

Wednesday 5/18 Junior photo assembly at 12:05 p.m.

Thursday 5/19 Awards dinner for the class of 2020 at 6 p.m.

Friday 5/20 Prom at the Westin Bonaventure Tuesday 5/24 Senior awards and luncheon (parents are invited) Wed.-Thurs. 5/25-5/26 Senior technology exams Wednesday 5/25 Parent Council quarterly meeting at 6 p.m.

Thursday 5/26 Spring sports banquet at 6 p.m.

Friday 5/27 Senior day off Salesian Spirit Games Monday 5/30 Memorial Day (no school) Tues.-Thurs. 5/31-6/2 Senior final exams (no scheduled technology periods) Wednesday 6/1 Award ceremony for grades 9-11 at 6 p.m.

Thurs.-Fri. 6/2-6/3 Technology final exams for grades 9-11 Friday 6/3 Senior exam make-up day Saturday 6/4 SAT (off campus) Mon.-Wed. 6/6-6/8 Semester final exams for grades 9-11 (noon dismissal) Tuesday 6/7 GradNite at Disneyland Parent Council board member meeting at 6 p.m.

Thursday 6/9 Graduation rehearsal at 8 a.m.

Friday 6/10 Baccalaureate Mass and graduation at 5 p.m.

Saturday 6/11 ACT Sunday 6/19 Happy Father’s Day! Tues.-Wed. 6/21-6/22 Summer school walk-in registration in library Wednesday 6/29 Freshmen Summer Program orientation at 6:30 p.m.

Wed.-Thurs. 6/29-6/30 Uniform sale days 3-8 p.m. (Wed.—last name A-M, Thurs.—last name N-Z) Thursday 6/30 Tech Summer Scholar orientation at 6:30 p.m.

2016-2017 PARENT COUNCIL MEMBERS SOUGHT One of the most important components of student achievement is parent involvement. The Bosco Tech Parent Council is a way to have direct input and participation in your son’s educational experience. The Council’s executive committee is already making plans for next year and we need your help! Please consider getting involved as a Council member; there are lots of opportunities to participate. Volunteer hours are fulfilled by active involvement in the Council. Please contact Mrs. Cathy Rivera (crivera@boscotech.edu or 626-940-2006) if you are interested.