The Gear--May 2024

BOSCO TECH’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

THE GEAR

ISSUE 140 MAY 2024

SPRING SALESIAN SPIRIT GAMES-Congratulations to ACE & MAT!

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Greetings, Tech Family-This academic year has passed so quickly! It seems like we just welcomed our freshman class a few short months ago.

As our students and teachers wrap up another successful school year, I’d like to wish our seniors the very best in life.

In this issue of The Gear, dedicated to the graduating Class of 2024, you’ll find words of wisdom and good wishes to the seniors by our faculty and staff. Joining in these sentiments, I’d like to offer to the seniors an adage from Albert Einstein who said, “Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.“ While your educational path is far from over and a new chapter is beginning, please remember that you always have a home here, with people who care about you, have your back, and are cheering you on!

To our underclassmen, as I’m sure your parents already have recommended, please start any summer reading and projects early. As Ms. Gambill has stressed to our juniors, continue researching colleges and majors and start drafting personal statements during the quiet days of summer; there will be so many senior activities in the next school year that you don’t want to miss. If you are prepring to start a summer internship, please keep us posted about how it’s going. You’ll learn a lot of practical lessons in the coming weeks.

We’re all here to help, to guide you, and to write letters of recommendation for you (just give your chosen instructors, advisors, and coaches ample time to effectively do so.) Oh, and be sure to create or update your resume or accomplishment list to help them make their letters more personal and tailored to you. Freshman, congratulations; you are now seasoned Tech students. Sophomores, you now are considered ‘upper classmen.’ Use that title wisely.

And to our newest Techmen, the incoming class of 2028--welcome! May you find in Bosco Tech a home away from home and a brotherhood like no other! I say this from experience, as an alumnus, myself.

With gratitude for our community,

Memo Gutierrez (AU ‘83) President

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GRADUATION KEYNOTE SPEAKER TECH ALUM CHRIS HANSEN (MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY ‘98)

Chris Hansen is Head of Mechanical Engineering at Radiant, a start-up with a long-term goal of making nuclear power portable and accessible anywhere. Currently in preapplication with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for their portable microreactor, Kaleidos, Radiant is partnered with the Department of Energy and Idaho National Labs to test a fueled prototype version of Kaleidos in 2026.

Prior to joining Radiant, Chris spent more than 18 years at SpaceX where he served the majority of his tenure as Director of Development Testing. For the first few years, Chris was the responsible engineer (RE) for separation systems on the Falcon launch vehicles. With separation systems being one of the main points of failures historically for rockets, Elon Musk tasked Chris to test his systems extensively to ensure high reliability. Over time, Chris built up a team of 50 engineers and technicians to perform testing of all structures and mechanisms that were in development by SpaceX for Falcon, Dragon, Starlink, and Starship.

The path towards engineering and manufacturing for Chris began at an early age. His father, Dr. Ralph Hansen, was a dentist, but was always very handy around the house and his practice, fixing equipment and remodeling his dental office. It was working with his father where Chris learned that he loved to build and work on hardware. Chris saw Bosco Tech’s technology program as an opportunity to learn more hardware-related skills, and it was during his freshman year rotation through Manufacturing Technology when he fell in love with manufacturing. His experience at Bosco Tech led him to continue his studies at the University of Southern California where he earned both a bachelors and masters in Mechanical Engineering.

Chris and his wife, Jenny, and their 11-year-old daughter, Lili, reside in Palos Verdes Estates. The couple recently established a scholarship endowment at the Tech. In their downtime, the family enjoys traveling, visiting Disneyland, and watching Lili dance ballet.

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SENIORS NOMINATED FOR TECH AWARD SCHOOL FOUNDER’S AWARD NOMINEES NAMED

Five outstanding seniors have been nominated for Bosco Tech’s Cardinal James McIntyre Award. Given in honor of the founder of the 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, and involvement in the 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. The award acknowledges a student’s conviction in all these areas.

Congratulations to the 2024 Cardinal McIntyre Award nominees: - Architecture & Construction Engineering --Anthony Ramirez - Biological, Medical & Environmental Technology--Nicholas Dominguez - Computer Science & Electrical Engineering-Wesley Bulthuis - Integrated Design, Engineering & Art--Caleb Glasgow - Materials Science, Engineering & Technology--Henry Yang - Media Arts & Technology-Phoenix Rivera

Each nominee was interviewed by a panel of technology department chairmen who then selected one recipient. The award winner will be named at graduation and presented with a cash scholarship sponsored by the Bosco Tech Alumni Association. All of the nominees are to be commended for their achievement!

Left to right are: (top row) Anthony Ramirez, Nicholas Dominguez, Wesley Bulthuis, (second row) Caleb Glasgow, Henry Yang, and Phoenix Rivera

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VALEDICTORIAN & CO-SALUTATORIANS CLASS OF ‘24 HONOREES NAMED

Bosco Tech is proud to announce this year’s valedictorian and co-salutatorians. This year’s Frank R. Seaver Valedictorian honor has been awarded to senior Caleb Glassow (IDEA). Andrei De La Cruz (BMET), and Wesley Bulthuis (CSEE) (left to right, below) have earned Co-Salutatorian honors.

“These fine young men epitomize the best of Bosco Tech,” said Tech Principal Jeff Krynen. “We’re incredibly proud of them. Their hard work, accomplishment, and overall outstanding citizenship make them perfect candidates to represent the class of 2024. Best wishes to each of them and the entire graduating class.”

In the fall, Caleb will attend Duke University to study Mechanical Engineering. He said, “The most important thing I will take from Bosco with me to Duke is my preference for hands-on work because, during my time at Bosco, I always loved working on my own projects and building things, such as a computer mouse or electric bass. What I’m most excited about at Duke is using their machine shop and other facilities to continue doing this.”

Andrei is still selecting from among several schools including the University of Washington and the University of San Francisco, where he will study Nursing. “Something from Bosco Tech that I will take with me is how to effectively communicate with others in a team setting,” he shared. “Bosco placed a lot of emphasis on how to work well in a group setting and it has helped me build good skills related to group work.”

Wesley, who is also still selecting from a long list of top universities, will study Electrical Engineering.

“From Bosco Tech, I will take with me my work ethic, willingness to learn, and ambition to be my best,” he said. Congratulations and Godspeed, gentlmen!

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FATHER SON MASS & BREAKFAST CELEBRATING THE V.I.P.S IN OUR LIVES

What an amazing time our fathers and son (and other dear family members) had at Sunday’s Father Son Mass & Breakfast. Thank you to our incredible volunteers and everyone who put together a fun and memorable event!

Here’s to our students and the important fathers and father figures in their lives!

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SENIOR SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT RILEY DE LUNA TO JOIN UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE FOOTBALL Congratulations to soon-to-be-graduating senior Riley De Luna (Media Arts & Technology ‘24) who has officially signed his letter of intent to join the University of La Verne’s football team.

Riley played center and nose guard on the Tiger team.

Go, Riley! Go, La Verne Leopards!

POMONA COLLEGE ACADEMY

TECH FRESHMAN EARNS SPOT IN PRESTICIOUS THREE-YEAR COLLEGE PROGRAM Congratulations to Tech freshman Andy Cao who has been selected to participate in the prestigious Pomona College Academy for Youth Success (PAYS) that works to increase the pool of students prepared to enter highly selective colleges and universities.

The year-round three-year program provides instruction from Pomona College professors in such topics as critical inquiry and mathematics.

Students live on campus during the summer, when they complete a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, while gaining networking and mentoring opportunities. SAT preparation and college advisement is provided through to years. Program seniors are involved in faculty research and begin their college application process.

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Andy, who is enrolled in Bosco Tech’s Biological, Medical & Environmental Technology program, is very active in the school’s Red Cross Club and, in his free time, volunteers at Cal Tech’s Speaker Series.

CLASS OF 2024 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES The faculty and administration of Don Bosco Technical Institute would like to congratulate the Class of 2024 for all they have accomplished during their four years here. Our graduates have earned acceptances to colleges and universities across the country, including Stanford and each of the UCs. We are so proud of their remarkable achievements and wish each graduate Godspeed in their educational endeavors!

Arizona State University Azusa Pacific University Biola University Cal Baptist University Cal Lutheran University Cal Poly Humboldt Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly SLO Cal State Bakersfield Cal State Channel Islands Cal State Chico Cal State Dominguez Hills Cal State Fresno Cal State Fullerton Cal State LA Cal State Long Beach Cal State Northridge Cal State Sacramento Cal State San Marcos Case Western Reserve University ** Catholic University of America Central Michigan University Chapman University Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science Colorado School of Mines ** Concordia University Irvine Cornell College * DePaul University Drexel University Duke University ** Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Ferris State University Franciscan University of

Steubenville Gonzaga University ** Grand Canyon University Holy Cross College La Sierra University Loyola Marymount University ** Marshall University Michigan State University ** Michigan Technological University Mount Saint Mary’s University New Mexico State University Northeastern University ** Northern Arizona University Oklahoma City University Oregon Institute of Technology Oregon State University Quinnipiac University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute^^ Rice University ** Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology San Francisco State University San Jose State University Santa Clara University ** Seattle University Seton Hall University Sonoma State University St. John’s University Stony Brook University ** Syracuse University ** The Ohio State University ** UC Berkeley ** UC Davis ** UC Irvine ** UCLA **

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UC Merced ** UC Riverside ** UC San Diego ** UC Santa Barbara ** UC Santa Cruz ** University of Alaska Fairbanks University of Arizona University of Connecticut ** University of Dallas University of La Verne University of Mary University of Nevada (Las Vegas) University of New Mexico University of Oregon University of Redlands University of San Francisco University of Southern California** University of Utah University of Washington ** Vanguard University Wentworth Institute of Technology Whittier College Woodbury University Worcester Polytechnic Institute ** Xavier University

US News & World Report: * Top 100 Liberal Arts College **Top 100 National University

BOSCO TECH CLASS OF 2024 The faculty and administration of Don Bosco Technical Institute would like to congratulate the Class of 2024 for all they have accomplished during their four years here. Our graduates have earned acceptances to colleges and universities across the country, with many garnering multiple offers and generous scholarships. We are so proud of their remarkable achievements and wish each graduate godspeed in their educational endeavors!

Architecture & Construction Engineering Isaac Alcantar Jake Ayala Adam Beam Jose Carrera II Lucas Christman Marco Garcia Luca Herrera Khiru Khan Jorge Mendoza Ryan Osborne Anthony Ramirez Juan Pablo Rodriguez Gonzalez Michael Sanchez Sean Sotelo Raymond Valdepeña Mario Conan Vasquez Christopher Vicario Biological, Medical & Environmental Technology Samuel Cendejas Gerardo Cordova Andrei De La Cruz Nicholas Dominguez Nathaniel Madrid Manuel Mendez Adrian Monteon Gabriel Morales Thomas Narito Ryan Tanada

Computer Science & Electrical Engineering Bishop Avila Wesley Bulthuis Aidan Cervantes Joseph Gregorio-Lee Joseph Portillo Mario Rivera Nathan Rozario Donivan Schweiger Ethan Tran Kenneth Tran

Integrated Design, Engineering & Art Miles Avila Juanpablo Carrillo Sebastian De La Rosa Angel Duran Ryan Garcia Caleb Glassow Jesus Gomez William Hamano Dominic Hernandez Joseph Lee Matthew Lopez Joshua Meyer Javier Ronquillo Andrew Shahin

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Materials Science, Engineering & Technology ZhenPeng Dai Joshua Gamez Noah Martinez Jonah Mejia Anthony Pedroza Henry Yang HaoYang Eric Zhang Media Arts & Technology Ryan Cabral Brody Cañas Peter Cervantes Trevor Cliffton Elijah Davila-Valdez Riley De Luna Serian Demata Noah Escalera Nicholas Garcia Eduardo Giron Saif Halari Andrew Hernandez Josue Hurtado Ivan Manzanilla Alejandro Peck Phoenix Rivera Daniel Vazquez Aston Wu

GODSPEED, CLASS OF 2024 The faculty and staff of Bosco Tech wish our graduating seniors the very best in their future endeavors.

The class of 2024 is a special group of young men who came to Bosco Tech at the height of the pandemic and whose parents trusted us to keep their education on track, despite all of the barriers and distractions that were being thrown their way. I am so proud of how these graduates not only persevered, but thrived. The college acceptances they have collected demonstrate how these scholars went over and beyond all of our expectations and that they are now ready to make their mark at university and in their careers beyond.

Best wishes to the class of 2024 --Mr. Jeff Krynen (BT ‘81) Seniors- these past four years have been extremely challenging due to Covid-19 during your freshman year. You had to adjust to all the health protocols, distance learning and being disciplined with everyday life. Four years have moved on and now you are about to embark on new challenges. Use all of your experiences, talents and gifts that God has given you and share it with the world! I know all of you will accomplish great things in your lifetime! Always remember that Bosco Tech is your home, church, playground and school!

Go Tigers!

Respectfully, --Mr. Vincent Nolasco (CT ‘ 09) To the DBTI Graduating Class of 2024, for when you face difficult times: Be strong and courageous,

Do not be afraid or discouraged,

For the Lord, your God, is with you Wherever you go.

(Joshua 1; 9) Sincerely, --Mr. Paul Ortiz You’ll never know what it’s like until you try it.

--Ms. Ritsuko Rowe Congratulations! I’ve really enjoyed working with you & getting to know you this past year. :) Wishing you great success in all your endeavors.

--Mrs. Laura Bower

“Be optimal.”

--Mr. Ed Sepulveda (EL ‘96)

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GODSPEED, CLASS OF 2024 “Always be your best!”

God bless, --Mr. Carlos Plantillas Dear students,congratulations!. I am very proud of all of you. You did it, but remember, graduation isn’t the end of a tough journey. It is the beginning of a beautiful one. Best wishes for the future.

--Dr. Carolina Schmeisser Audentes Fortuna Iuvat!

(Latin to English) Fortune favors the bold!

--Mr. Ian Tolod “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope” (Isaiah 29:11). May your future be filled with great hope. Continue to make the Tech proud of you!

--Mrs. Karen Krynen To the Bosco Tech Class of 2024: In spite of a crazy teacher or two (like me) AND a global pandemic, you guys made it. You graduated from Bosco Tech! I wish your diploma could have a special seal on it or something to signify that you had to experience more extreme diversity in order to earn that diploma than any other class in Tech history! God bless you guys, the Class of 2024! Please forgive me and my trippy insanity, especially the loud words. I guess that I myself could have handled the pandemic better.

Anyway, I do love you guys. Be blessed.

Peace...

--Mr. David Medina Dear Class of 2024, As you move forward into new challenges and opportunities, I encourage you to embrace what we call the “full armor of God.” This is a way of saying, be ready with your best qualities like honesty, integrity, courage, compassion, and a strong moral compass to help you face tough times, including any evils or temptations that come your way. Think of these virtues as both your shield and your beacon, giving you the strength to stand strong and keep going, even when things get tough.

These virtues should not only be your defense in hard times but also your guiding lights every day, helping you navigate both the highs and lows of life. As you celebrate your graduation and embark on your next adventure, challenge yourself to apply these virtues in all your endeavors and to actively seek ways to make a positive impact on those around you.

All the best, --Mr. Sammy Sedky

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CLASS OF ‘24 EAGLE SCOUTS Congratulations to graduating seniors Wesley Bulthuis, Trevor Cliffton, and Anthony Ramirez who have earned the ranking of Eagle Scout through the Boy Scouts of America. Nationally, only six percent of Boy Scouts earn Eagle, a lengthy and arduous commitment.

Wesley Bulthuis (CSEE ‘24) (left): From Troop 174 in Temple City, Wesley has been a scout since 2017. His Eagle Scout project focused on the maintenance and restoration of the Mt. Wilson Historical Trail for the Sierra Madre Conservancy, a distance of approximately 1.3 miles. The work included brushing, digging drainages, backtrailing/flattening of certain areas, as well as the coordination of the cutting and removal of a tree trunk which had fallen across the trail. Wesley is mechanical/design lead in the Tech’s competitive FIRST Robotics Team. He completed a summer internship at The Boeing Company last summer.

Still considering his many college acceptances, Wesley plans to major in Mechanical Engineering. He said that, from Bosco Tech, “I will take with me my work ethic, willingness to learn, and ambition to be my best.”

Trevor Cliffton (MAT) (center) Trevor is part of La Canada’s Troop 502. His Eagle Scout project was to build and install a gate at his local church, as well as refinishing rusted fencing. Since the church did not have a gate to separate and secure the back area of the property, equipment was often stolen. The new gate requires a key, eliminating future theft. Trevor will attend Pasadena City College in the fall, with plans to USC as a business major.

“One thing I will take with me from Bosco Tech is the brotherhood,” he said. “You don’t really realize it when you start as a freshman, but the people you meet here are lifelong friendships. I value all of them.”

Anthony Ramirez (ACE ‘24) (left): Anthony is a part of San Marino’s Troop 355. His Eagle Scout project focused on refurbishing a wall in the ACE department’s classroom. He and his team cut, sanded and installed birch plywood paneling. They also replaced existing door and window trim with matching (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE) Professional photos by Belle n Beau Photography

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birch. They then stained and coated all the wooden surfaces. Anthony is the co-founder and co-president of Tech’s Chess Club and a member of NHS, SNHS, Ambassadors, and the FRC robotics team. He will attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo where he will study Civil Engineering and participate in the Army ROTC program.

Great job, gentlemen!

SOPHOMORE RETREAT The sophomores had a great class retreat on April 26; it was a day filled with reflection, prayer, encouragement and brotherhood. In just a few weeks, this group will be upperclassmen, the big brothers of the campus.

JAZZ NIGHT OUT

What an incredible evening with the Tech’s jazz band and the Sam Hankins Project! Smooth jazz sounds filled Tech Hall at Jazz Night Out on April 26. Guests were treated to delicious food, great company, talented musicians, and great sounds. Thank you to the Tech’s talented jazz band and to Mr. Hankins and his band members for a memorable evening of terrific entertainment.

DESIGN BUILD COMPETITION

ACE SENIORS COMPETE & EARN OSHA CERTIFICATION Congratulations to ACE seniors! Not only did the class successfully compete as a team at the annual Construction Industry Education Foundation’s Design Build Competition on April 10 and 11, but, prior to the event, all 17 team members completed OSHA safety training and certification that they can add to their resumes.

“The event created an opportunity for our students to see their peers and how they work at the same time opening their eyes to other career options,” said ACE Chair Brian Waters. “This year’s competition opened the eyes of a few of our students as to how challenging the process of designing and then building a structure under strict guidelines really is.”

To see an aerial view of the two-day competition site, held at Golden West College, visit: https://www.cie.foundation/ design-build.html.

BOSCO TECH SPEAKER SERIES

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EDUCATION EXPERT VISITS THE TECH

Bosco Tech welcomed a nationally respected voice on child and adolescent learning and development on April 17. Dr. Ioakim Boutakidis, met with students, parents and faculty in three tailored sessions to discuss Preparing Young Men for Academic Success.

Dr. Boutakidis, the chair of the Department of Educational Leadership and a professor of Child & Adolescent Stuides at Cal State Fullerton, shared his extensive research with our community. His well-respected research has appeared in national media including the LA Times, CNN and NPR.

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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

TOP STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR MARCH 2024

We are pleased to announce the winners of Student of the Month award for March. The award 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. The winners of the Students of the Month for March are.

For Grade 9: This freshman’s teachers describe him as a great student, who is very helpful in the classroom, always shows respect to his classmates, and has a great sense of humor. He always goes above and beyond, works well with others, and constantly displays a great attitude.

The Grade 9 Student of the Month is: Wyatt Brause For Grade 10: This sophomore continues to demonstrate an exceptional work ethic and a strong sense of responsibility when it comes to completing his assignments in a timely fashion. He has great communication skills and always asks great clarifying questions about the standards and expectations of the work. He has also revealed a knack for anatomy throughout his dissection units. He is diligent in his work, is a positive influence in the classroom, and does a great job of balancing academics and sports.

The Grade 10 Student of the Month is: Vincent Nieves For Grade 11: This junior is one of the top students in his classes, yet he is very humble and always eager to help others with difficult concepts in class. He is always polite and industrious, and never misses any assignments, going well beyond the expectations of his teachers. He is described as respectful, kind, always having a great attitude and a pleasure to have in class.

The Grade 11 Student of the Month is: Dominic Diaz For Grade 12: This senior stands out in several ways. He keeps his grades high and communicates with his teachers often. He is very considerate of his peers and stays positive always. All around, he is a pleasure to have in class. And on top of all that, this senior has participated in and helped organize three different Kairos retreats.

The Grade 12 Student of the Month is: Phoenix Rivera

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BROTHERLY ADVICE

YOUNG ALUMNI OFFER ADVICE DURING TECH’S COLLEGE WEEK Thank you to our Class of ‘23 grads who participated in April’s College Week alumni panel. The group offered excellent advice to our current seniors on everything from time management, joining clubs, course selection, roommates, commuting and alumni connections.

We truly had an all-star lineup and are so grateful they took time out of their busy schedules to visit and share their experiences with their younger ‘brothers!’ The panel is part of the many College Week offerings for students of all class years—thank you for creating an educational calendar, Ms. Gambill!

Passes for free servings of Magda’s delicious food highlighted their visit ‘home.’ Pass artistry by our talented Chua!

Our incredible attendees, their techs, current universities and majors (USC pretty heavily dominated the panel): Sean Velasco (MAT; USC - Biology); Ian Kalvinskas (MAT, UCLA - Political Science); Noah Pinales (MAT, USC - Computer Science & Computer Engineering/ Product Design); Andrew Placencia (CSEE, USC - Computer Science & Computer Engineering); Nicolas Torre (MSET, USC - Chemistry); Efraim Salama (IDEA, PCC - Film); Theo Truong (MSET, USC - Mechanical Engineering), Miguel Martinez (MSET, Cal Poly Pomona - Civil Engineering), Ephraim De La Cruz (CSEE, USC - Electrical & Computer Engineering/AI Applications); Tommy Duong (CSEE, PCCComputer Information Systems/Electrical Engineering); Brandon Bocanegra (MAT, Cal Poly Pomona - Multimedia Journalism), Jeremiah Solano (MAT, Biola - Cinema & Media Arts /Production), Gabriel Bermejo (ACE, UEI - Electrician Technician). Special thanks to Joe Mora (MSET, U of Virginia Mechanical / Audio Engineering) who joined us via FaceTime.

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TIGERS MAKE ALL-STATE TEAMS Congrats to Jaden Erami & Ryan Osborne for being selected to the CalHiSports.com Boys Basketball Divisional All-State 2024 teams!

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CLASS OF ‘24 UPCOMING EVENTS

THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE FAMILIES OF SENIORS

Friday May 3 – NO CLASSES – TEACHER INSERVICE (Student-Free Day) AP TESTING SCHEDULE (senior courses only) Monday, May 6 - AP US Government & Politics (8am) Tuesday, May 7 - AP Human Geography (8am) Wednesday, May 8 – AP English Literature (8am) Thursday, May 9 – AP Environmental Science (8am) Friday, May 10 – AP Macroeconomics (12pm) Monday, May 13 – AP Calc AB & AP Calc BC (8am) Tuesday, May 14 – AP Physics C: Mechanics (12pm) Thursday, May 23 – AP Spanish Literature (8am) Friday May 10 – Prom – 7:30-11pm Annenberg Community Beach House - 415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA 90402 Tickets will be available through GoFan Seniors will be released after their 3rd period class, unless they are taking the AP Macroeconomics exam.

Wednesday May 15 – Deadline to Accept Admission & Submit Enrollment Deposit to UC’s & many CSU’s Wednesday, May 15 – Mandatory Grad Nite Information Meeting – 11:15am - 12:05pm This important information session will occur during lunch in the Chapel.

Friday, May 17 – Band Spring Concert Friday, May 17 – Thursday, May 23 – Senior Final Exams Friday, May 17 & Monday, May 20 – Senior Tech Exams (regular class schedule) Tuesday May 21, Wednesday May 22 & Thursday May 23 – Senior Academic Exams Friday, May 24 – Senior Make-up Exams Friday, May 17 – Deadline to submit remediated class transcripts to Mr. Ronan All credit recovery / make-up courses must be cleared by Friday, May 17 at 4:00pm.

Official transcripts must be sent to Mr. Ronan in the Registrar’s Office by this time. Failure to do so will result in the student’s diploma being held until proof of completion is submitted. Be aware that some schools take several weeks to send out a transcript, so please plan ahead.

Monday May 20 – College Shirt Day & Senior Student Life Awards – 2:10-3:05 – Gym Parents & Family members are welcome to celebrate our seniors who are active in on-campus clubs and service organizations.

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Students – please wear a shirt with your chosen college / trade school / career on it!

Tuesday, May 21 – Senior Academic Awards Ceremony – 6:00pm - 7:15pm – DBTI Outdoor Basketball courts The Class of 2024 will be honored for academic achievements on the school campus.

Formal dress is required for seniors; seniors may bring up to five guests.

Thursday May 23 – Cap & Gown Pickup – 11:30 - 1:30 – Library Thursday, May 23 – Senior Retreat w/ Mr. H in Youth Ministry – 12:30pm - 3:30pm This is a required event for Seniors who did not attend a Kairos. Lunch will be provided.

If you attended Kairos this year, you do not need to come to this retreat.

Friday, May 24 – Senior Make-up Exams Students who do not need to take make-up exams are excused from attending school on this day.

Students who do need to make-up exams must schedule them with their individual instructor(s).

Monday, May 27 – NO SCHOOL – MEMORIAL DAY Tuesday, May 28 – Grad Nite @ Disneyland 8am – 1:30am Meet @ 8am at Youth Min / Student Activities.

Bus will transport us to Disneyland, and return to Bosco at approximately 1:30am.

Tuesday, May 28 – Senior Semester 2 Grades captured at 12:00 PM Counselors will start doing graduation checks as soon as grades are captured.

Friday, May 31 – Graduation Rehearsal, BBQ & Senior Sunset – 3pm - 8pm This is a mandatory event for all seniors. BBQ dinner will be provided.

Graduation tickets will be distributed at this time. Each graduate will be given 12 tickets.

Saturday, June 1 – Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation Ceremony – 5:00pm Students are required to arrive at the gym no later than 4:00pm for a class group photo and to line up so their ceremony can begin promptly at 5pm. We conclude at approximately 7:30pm.

Gown return: Graduation gowns must be returned after the ceremony, before seniors leave campus. Caps and tassels remain with the graduate. Be sure to remove all pins, cords and awards from the gown. Failure to return the gown Saturday will result in a $125 fee, payable directly to Herff Jones.

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Who to contact regarding: Contact Person Yearbooks / Senior Portraits Ms. Laura Bower Graduation Eligibility / Grades Ms. Christine Gambill Disciplinary Matters Mr. Carlos Plantillas Kairos Mr. Rob Godinez Transcripts Mr. Richard Ronan Finances / Tuition Ms. Doris Longoria Caps & Gowns / Grad Nite Mr. Rudy Herrera Service Hours Mr. Miguel Ramirez

Phone

626-940-2038 626-940-2115

626-940-2020 626-940-2018 626-940-2087

Email LBower@boscotech.edu CGambill@boscotech.edu CPlantillas@boscotech.edu RGodinez@boscotech.edu RRonan@boscotech.edu DLongoria@boscotech.edu RHerrera@boscotech.edu MRamirez@boscotech.edu

RED CROSS CEDARS-SINAI BLOOD DRIVE TECH AMONG TOP HIGH SCHOOL DONORS

On April 16, the Tech community came together to generously donate blood at our annual Spring Blood Drive. Bosco Tech is one of the top high schools donating blood to Cedars-Sinai Hospital.

While many schools have not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels of giving, Bosco Tech has achieved that milestone and will be recognized

by Cedars-Sinai Hospital with a scholarship award next month.

In total, 33 donors, including students, parents, faculty and staff, gave 29 pints of life saving blood, bringing the year’s total to 58 pints. We are proud of our students; they donated 50 percent of the blood collected. We are especially pleased to recognize three seniors who have consistently donated blood since they were eligible. Seniors Eduardo Giron (MAT), Saif Halari (MAT), and Nathan Rozario (CSEE), thank you for consistently donating!

Partnering with Cedars-Sinai, the DBTI Red Cross Club sponsors two blood drives a year. Mark your calendars now for the Fall Blood Drive on October 22.

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ALUMNI, WE’RE HEADED YOUR WAY COMING SOON VEGAS, SOUTH BAY & LONG BEACH 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 Tech alumni in the Denver area recently met up at Avanti Food & Beverage. In spite of while.

bad weather, the alumni had a great time. Left to right are: Phil Consuegra, Tech VP of Development & Strategic Initiatives, Frank Sullivan *DR ‘81), Robert Gonzales (CT ‘95), Juan Morris (MT ‘87), and Memo Gutierrez (AU ‘83).

We’re looking forward to seeing you in Vegas and a few more California locations! The events start at 5:30 p.m.--no set end time. Complimentary beer and heavy appetizers will be served. Please join us; we’re looking forward to seeing you! Click here for details or to RSVP.

GRADUATION TECH RECEPTION LINE ALUMNI TO WELCOME NEW GRADS INTO THEIR RANKS Tech alumni, join us on Saturday, June 1, at 5 p.m. when Techmen will form the traditional reception line, welcoming into our proud ranks the Class of 2024!

Stick around for the after party-food, drinks, and live music! This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and past instructors--we hope you can make it! Click here to RSVP.

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IN GRATITUDE

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

April 2024: Name

Amount Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation $100,000 Cranston Family/ Philip Rinaldi Charitable Trust $21,250

Purpose Scholarships Scholarships

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.

COLLEGE SWEATSHIRT DAY IS MAY 20 SHOW YOUR SPIRIT FOR YOUR FUTURE COLLEGE On Mon., May 20, proudly represent your post-Bosco plans! Please bring a t-shirt, hoodie or pennant representing your college, university, trade school, or career decision for class photos. We’ll be taking photos by techs and as a senior class to document the huge variety of paths our seniors are pursuing.

An assembly honoring our seniors’ Student Life participation will then begin immediately after the photos in the Gym; parents & family members are welcome. Questions? Please contact Ms. Gambill at cgambill@boscotech.edu

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MAY 2024

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-FRI WED THURS FRI MON-FRI MON-THURS TUES WED

4/29-5/3 5/1 5/2 5/3 5/6-5/10 5/6-5/16 5/7 5/8

AP EXAM PREP EVENT BLACKOUT (NO SCHEDULE INTERRUPTING EVENTS) PANDA EXPRESS BASEBALL BOOSTER FUNDRAISER CARDINAL MCINTYRE AWARD INTERVIEWS AFTER SCHOOL IN-SERVICE DAY (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS) TEACHER AND STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK AP EXAMS PARENT COUNCIL MEETING AT 6 PM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEETING AT 6 PM

FRI 5/10 PROM SUN 5/12 MOTHER’S DAY WED 5/15 GRAD NITE INFORMATION MEETING AT 11:30 AM FRI 5/17 TECHNOLOGY FINAL EXAMS FOR GRADE 12 BAND SPRING CONCERT SAT 5/18 NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION & STUDENT CELEBRATION MON 5/20 TECHNOLOGY FINAL EXAMS FOR GRADE 12

SENIOR STUDENT LIFE AWARDS AT 2 PM COLLEGE SWEATSHIRT PHOTO DAY TUES 5/21 SENIOR ACADEMIC AWARDS CEREMONY AT 6 PM TUES-THURS 5/21-5/23 ACADEMIC FINALS EXAMS FOR SENIORS

CAP AND GOWN DISTRIBUTION AT 11:30 AM

SENIOR RETREAT (FOR THOSE WHO MISSED KAIROS) AT 12:30 PM THURS-FRI 5/23-5/24 TECHNOLOGY FINAL EXAMS FOR GRADES 9-11 MON 5/27 MEMORIAL DAY (SCHOOL CLOSED) TUES-THURS 5/28-5/30 ACADEMIC FINAL EXAMS FOR GRADES 9-11 TUES 5/28 GRAD NITE AT DISNEYLAND THUR 5/30 END OF SPRING SEMESTER

ACADEMIC AWARDS CEREMONY FOR GRADES 9-11 FRI 5/31 MAKE-UP FINAL EXAMS FOR GRADES 9-11

GRADUATION REHEARSAL AT 3 PM SAT TUES

6/1 6/4

GRADUATION AT 5 PM PARENT COUNCIL MEETING AT 6 PM