The Gear--May 2024

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.

Withgratitudeforourcommunity, MemoGutierrez(AU‘83) President

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.

FOLLOW THE TECH

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!

Lefttorightare: (toprow)AnthonyRamirez, NicholasDominguez,Wesley Bulthuis,(secondrow)Caleb Glasgow,HenryYang,and Phoenix Rivera

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!

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!

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.

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 **

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

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

Nicholas Dominguez

Nathaniel Madrid

Manuel Mendez

Adrian Monteon

Gabriel Morales

Thomas Narito

Ryan Tanada

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

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.

Theclassof2024isaspecialgroupofyoungmenwhocametoBoscoTechattheheightofthe pandemicandwhoseparentstrustedustokeeptheireducationontrack,despiteallofthebarriers anddistractionsthatwerebeingthrowntheirway.Iamsoproudofhowthesegraduatesnotonly persevered,butthrived.Thecollegeacceptancestheyhavecollecteddemonstratehowthesescholars wentoverandbeyondallofourexpectationsandthattheyarenowreadytomaketheirmarkat universityandintheircareersbeyond.

Best wishes to the class of 2024

--Mr.JeffKrynen(BT‘81)

Seniors-thesepastfouryearshavebeenextremelychallengingduetoCovid-19duringyourfreshman year.Youhadtoadjusttoallthehealthprotocols,distancelearningandbeingdisciplinedwith everydaylife.Fouryearshavemovedonandnowyouareabouttoembarkonnewchallenges.Use allofyourexperiences,talentsandgiftsthatGodhasgivenyouandshareitwiththeworld!Iknowall ofyouwillaccomplishgreatthingsinyourlifetime!AlwaysrememberthatBoscoTechisyourhome, church,playgroundandschool!

GoTigers!

Respectfully, --Mr.VincentNolasco(CT‘09)

TotheDBTIGraduatingClassof2024,forwhenyoufacedifficulttimes: Bestrongandcourageous, Donotbeafraidordiscouraged, FortheLord,yourGod,iswithyou Whereveryougo. (Joshua1;9)

Sincerely, --Mr. Paul Ortiz

You’llneverknowwhatit’slikeuntilyoutryit.

--Ms. Ritsuko Rowe

Congratulations! I’vereallyenjoyedworkingwithyou&gettingtoknowyouthispastyear. :) Wishing yougreatsuccessinallyourendeavors.

--Mrs. Laura Bower

“Beoptimal.”

--Mr.EdSepulveda(EL‘96)

GODSPEED, CLASS OF 2024

“Alwaysbeyourbest!”

Godbless,

--Mr. Carlos Plantillas

Dearstudents,congratulations!.I amveryproudofallofyou.Youdidit,butremember,graduationisn’t theendofatoughjourney.Itisthebeginningofabeautifulone.Bestwishesforthefuture.

--Dr. Carolina Schmeisser

Audentes Fortuna Iuvat! (LatintoEnglish)Fortunefavorsthebold!

--Mr. IanTolod

“ForIknowtheplansIhaveforyou,declarestheLord.Planstoprosperyouandnottoharmyou,togive youafutureandahope”(Isaiah29:11).Mayyourfuturebefilledwithgreathope.Continuetomake theTechproudofyou!

--Mrs.KarenKrynen

TotheBoscoTechClassof2024:Inspiteofacrazyteacherortwo(likeme)ANDaglobalpandemic,you guysmadeit.YougraduatedfromBoscoTech!Iwishyourdiplomacouldhaveaspecialsealonitor somethingtosignifythatyouhadtoexperiencemoreextremediversityinordertoearnthatdiploma thananyotherclassinTechhistory!Godblessyouguys,theClassof2024!Pleaseforgivemeandmy trippyinsanity,especiallytheloudwords.IguessthatImyselfcouldhavehandledthepandemicbetter. Anyway,Idoloveyouguys.Beblessed.

Peace...

--Mr. David Medina

DearClassof2024,

Asyoumoveforwardintonewchallengesandopportunities,Iencourageyoutoembracewhatwecall the“fullarmorofGod.”Thisisawayofsaying,bereadywithyourbestqualitieslikehonesty,integrity, courage,compassion,andastrongmoralcompasstohelpyoufacetoughtimes,includinganyevilsor temptationsthatcomeyourway.Thinkofthesevirtuesasbothyourshieldandyourbeacon,givingyou thestrengthtostandstrongandkeepgoing,evenwhenthingsgettough.

Thesevirtuesshouldnotonlybeyourdefenseinhardtimesbutalsoyourguidinglightseveryday, helpingyounavigateboththehighsandlowsoflife.Asyoucelebrateyourgraduationandembarkon yournextadventure, challengeyourselftoapplythesevirtuesinallyourendeavorsandtoactivelyseek waystomakeapositiveimpactonthosearoundyou.

Allthebest, --Mr.SammySedky

CLASS OF ‘24 EAGLE SCOUTS

CongratulationstograduatingseniorsWesleyBulthuis,TrevorCliffton,andAnthonyRamirezwhohaveearnedtherankingof EagleScoutthroughtheBoyScoutsofAmerica.Nationally,onlysixpercentofBoyScoutsearnEagle,alengthyandarduous 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

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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!

JAZZ NIGHT OUT 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.

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.

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

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 VirginiaMechanical / Audio Engineering) who joined us via FaceTime.

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!

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 Phone Email

Yearbooks / Senior Portraits

Graduation Eligibility / Grades

Disciplinary Matters

Kairos

Transcripts

Finances / Tuition

Caps & Gowns / Grad Nite

Service Hours

Ms. Laura Bower LBower@boscotech.edu

Ms. Christine Gambill

626-940-2038 CGambill@boscotech.edu

Mr. Carlos Plantillas 626-940-2115 CPlantillas@boscotech.edu

Mr. Rob Godinez RGodinez@boscotech.edu

Mr. Richard Ronan 626-940-2020 RRonan@boscotech.edu

Ms. Doris Longoria 626-940-2018 DLongoria@boscotech.edu

Mr. Rudy Herrera 626-940-2087 RHerrera@boscotech.edu

Mr. Miguel Ramirez 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.

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 while.

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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.

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:

Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation

$100,000 Scholarships

Cranston Family/ Philip Rinaldi Charitable Trust $21,250 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

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 4/29-5/3 AP EXAM PREP EVENT BLACKOUT (NO SCHEDULE INTERRUPTING EVENTS)

WED 5/1 PANDA EXPRESS BASEBALL BOOSTER FUNDRAISER

THURS 5/2

FRI 5/3

MON-FRI 5/6-5/10

CARDINAL MCINTYRE AWARD INTERVIEWS AFTER SCHOOL

IN-SERVICE DAY (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)

TEACHER AND STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

MON-THURS 5/6-5/16 AP EXAMS

TUES 5/7

WED 5/8

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

TUES-THURS 5/21-5/23

THURS-FRI 5/23-5/24

MON 5/27

TUES-THURS 5/28-5/30

SENIOR ACADEMIC AWARDS CEREMONY AT 6 PM

ACADEMIC FINALS EXAMS FOR SENIORS

CAP AND GOWN DISTRIBUTION AT 11:30 AM

SENIOR RETREAT (FOR THOSE WHO MISSED KAIROS) AT 12:30 PM

TECHNOLOGY FINAL EXAMS FOR GRADES 9-11

MEMORIAL DAY (SCHOOL CLOSED)

ACADEMIC FINAL EXAMS FOR GRADES 9-11

TUES 5/28 GRAD NITE AT DISNEYLAND

THUR 5/30 END OF SPRING SEMESTER

FRI 5/31

SAT 6/1

TUES 6/4

ACADEMIC AWARDS CEREMONY FOR GRADES 9-11

MAKE-UP FINAL EXAMS FOR GRADES 9-11

GRADUATION REHEARSAL AT 3 PM

GRADUATION AT 5 PM

PARENT COUNCIL MEETING AT 6 PM