The Gear--October 2024

BOSCO TECH’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

THE GEAR

INTRODUCING THE SALESIANS OF DON BOSCO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL BAND

ISSUE 143 OCTOBER 2024

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Tech families-While it seems like the school year just began in many ways, the evidence says otherwise, with so many things having already happened on campus. To fill you in on a few recent and upcoming events: • Alumni regional gatherings--This academic year, we’ll visit 17 cities across the country to meet up with alumni in those areas. This outreach, arranged by Mr. Phil Consuegra, Tech Vice President of Development and Strategic Initiatives, has grown immensely popular in the four years since we began.

It provides a great opportunity to check in with Techmen and introduce them to other alums in their area, while letting us share the great things being accomplished on campus these days.

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Leadership donor dinner--Last week, we gathered top supporters of the school to thank them for their continued generosity and to update them on progress toward the planned academic center that will house extensive classroom and collaborative learning areas.

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New Admissions video--As you’ll read about in this issue of The Gear, a talented alumnus has helped us create a dynamic new school video that captures the vibrant essence of today’s Tech. Please read more about it on page 8 and watch the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qlu0vcfN2kY

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College preparation--In addition to our annual campus College Fair on Thurs., Oct. 10 (which is mandatory for all Tech students), our dynamic Counseling Department is showcasing universities from across the country during lunchtime information sessions. So far, 13 school representatives have hosted Q&As with students and 15 more are on the calendar for coming weeks. Ask your son his thoughts, if he’s attended any of the sessions.

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Reunion weekend--The annual roundup will bring alumni of all graduating years back to campus.

Kicking off with an all-alumni mixer and cocktail party on Friday, Oct. 18, the festive weekend will feature a special luncheon for our first grades, the class of 1959 on Saturday, Oct. 19, and milestone anniversary celebrations for seven classes on Saturday night. Please pass along the word to Techmen in your life and encourage them to visit boscotech.edu/reunion2024. It promises to be a fun weekend!

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State of the School--At this time each year, we gather parents for a summary of the year’s goals and objectives. Please join me on Tuesday, Oct. 22, for an overview of plans for the coming months and into the future, and steps being taken to reach those goals. I invite you to be there and stay up to date with us.

As we move toward the Thanksgiving season, please know that I am always grateful for our school community that is so involved and committed to Tech excellence!

MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY,

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Memo Gutierrez (AU ‘83) President

October is ramping up to be a very busy month for Bosco Tech Athletics. The following teams are all in full swing with their seasons and off-season work. Follow us on IG for more updates @ BoscoTechTigers: FOOTBALL Thursday Oct 3rd vs Bishop Montgomery @7pm ( Kick Off Cancer Awareness Month) GoFan Tickets Friday Oct 11th @ Mary Star of the Sea @7pm Friday Oct 25th @ Verbum Dei @7pm Friday Nov 1st vs St Genevieve @7pm ( SENIOR NIGHT) GoFan Tickets Football Booster Event: Join us on Thursday, October 31st for an exciting evening of fun and games with your Tech Family at our Trunk or Treat event. This safe community gathering will feature candy, snacks, and food available for purchase from our football Boosters. Clubs, Sports teams, TECHS, and everyone else, if you’re interested in decorating a vehicle to distribute treats or set up a game, please complete the form provided. Setup starts at 4:30 PM, and the event runs from 6 PM to 10 PM. For questions, please reach out to the football boosters at Footballboosters@boscotech.edu. https://forms.gle/tMpkbm8nFvBgNLXw9 CROSS COUNTRY Wednesday Oct 3rd - Del Rey League Invitational (Cerritos Don Knabe Regional Park) Saturday Oct 19th- Bell Gardens Invitational (El Dorado East Regional Park) Tuesday Oct 22nd- Del Rey League Duals (La Mirada Park) Saturday Oct 26th- MT.SAC Invitational (MT. SAC) Wednesday Nov 6th- Del Rey League Finals (Hollydale Park) BASEBALL- Fall League Saturday Oct 5th vs Oakwood @11am Saturday Oct 12th vs Alhambra @11am Saturday Oct 19th @ Whittier Christian @ 11am Saturday Nov 2nd vs Santa Fe @ 11am BASKETBALL - Fall League Saturday Sept 28 vs La Canada (Var 12pm /JV 11am) Saturday Oct 5th vs Sun Poly (Var 6pm/ JV 5pm vs Muir) Saturday Oct 12th vs Maranatha (Var 3pm/ JV 4pm) Saturday Oct 19th vs Blair (Var 2pm/ JV 1pm) Saturday Oct 26 vs Pasadena (Var 2pm/ JV 1pm)

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Go, Tigers!

Ricardo Gonzalez Director of Athletics

YOUTH MINISTRY CORE TEAM Bosco Tech’s vital Youth Ministry program sets the spiritual tone across the campus and help foster brotherhood among students. Central to the program is the Core Team, made up of a team of students who are always ready and willing to listen to anyone in need, with the Core Team acting as the campus youth ministry leadership team. This team took on two responsibilities: the Big Brother Core Team that heads and directs the Big Brother Program, and the Liturgy Core Team that plans and executes the school liturgies and prayer services. Since then the Core Team has evolved to four committees: Character Assemblies, Formation, Liturgies, and Retreats/Service.

We recently caught up with these active students to ask them: why they are involved in the Core Team, their goals for the team this school year, why they feel a strong Core Team is important to student life and if they would, why would encourage a younger student to get involved in this way?

Co-President Evan Cheung (MSET ’25) I am involved in Core Team because doing ministry and living out the Oratory is my passion; to be able to grow spiritually and deeply with my brothers and the community at the Tech gives me purpose. I only hope to reciprocate the love and joy I gain from being in Core Team to my community and brothers. I want to accentuate the Salesian culture at Bosco and lead my brothers in communitybased projects that can hopefully bring the Oratory to those who need it. Core Team is a foundation of Bosco Tech and, because of that, Core Team vitally requires a diverse and experienced student team. I hope to leave behind a legacy in Core Team and I encourage any student, of any faith and background, to join Youth Ministry and experience what Bosco Tech is all about.

Co-President Josh Camarillo (BMET ’25) I’m involved in Core Team because I want to help others grow in their faith, spirituality, and personal development. This year, I hope we can get a lot more people involved in the club, especially as we want to do more outreach. We want to go out into the neighborhood around Bosco and help with whatever we can.

One example would be leading a class for the elderly on how to use technology.

We want to not only improve our school, but the neighborhood around us as well. I encourage anyone, no matter what religion, to join core team as it helps build leadership and team-working skills. It’s also awesome to know you’re helping your school and community come closer to God and mature spiritually through our Masses, character assemblies, prayer services, and retreats.

Chaplain Adam Velasquez (ACE ’25) I’m part of the Core Team to help spread God’s message of love across Bosco Tech, serving as a leader who strives to inspire and guide younger students by example. I hope our team accomplishes

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both influencing other younger classes to join and help showing even the nonreligious people who we stand for. I think it’s important that the Tech has a vibrant Core Team of students because we represent St. John Bosco along with us also setting up all the Catholic services such as reconciliation and Masses.

I would encourage younger students to get involved in Core Team because we can show them at a young age how a responsibility of such can be very important to the Catholic atmosphere of the school.

Senior Advisor Roman Valdepeña (BMET ’25) I chose to join the Core Team because I believe in the power of community and teamwork. Being part of this team allows me to not only contribute to important school events, but also to develop my own leadership and problem-solving skills. I enjoy working behind the scenes, knowing that my efforts help bring everything together, from retreats to large school events. It’s rewarding to see my work positively impact both my peers and the overall school experience. This year, I hope our team can create events that bring the school together and build a stronger sense of unity. Whether it’s through successful retreats, well-organized spirit days, or other activities, I want us to create memorable moments that students will carry with them. Additionally, I hope we can find new ways to improve how we handle our roles, whether that’s upgrading our processes or finding new ways to engage our fellow students. A vibrant Core Team is essential because it allows students to take ownership of their school experience. When students are actively involved in organizing and running events, it makes those events more meaningful and tailored to our community.

Also, being part of the Core Team teaches important life skills like leadership, collaboration, and responsibility. It’s not just about ensuring things run smoothly; it’s about setting the tone for how connected we feel as a school. By having students in these roles, we maintain a strong sense of school spirit and ensure that each event reflects us as a student body. I would encourage younger students to join the Core Team because it’s an opportunity to make a real difference. You don’t just get to attend events; you get to help shape them. Being involved gives you a voice in how things are run and opens doors to new friendships and experiences. It’s also a chance to develop valuable skills that will help in the future, like communication, leadership, and event planning.

Senior Advisor Juan (J.J.) Casillas (MAT ’25) I first got involved with the Youth Ministry my sophomore year during the freshman retreat. I’ve always tried to engage with my community and meet

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new people. Not only do I want to try and help everybody, but helping others helps me! I joined because Youth Ministry is easily the best way to do that! This year, I deeply hope me and my team can make every member of our school feel the oratory in every event we plan! We’re shooting for a 100% success rate regarding making an impact. It is vital to our organization, and our school, to have a diverse and creative group of students in Core Team. Everything to do with student activity in Youth Ministry trickles down from us. If you are a younger student, I highly encourage you to join Youth Ministry as soon as possible! Give yourself the opportunity to make new friends, reach out to other students, and generally impact every student daily. Who knows, maybe one day you’ll be one of the Core Team members too, writing a similar paragraph.

Liturgy Committee Head Ethan De La Cruz (MSET ’26) I joined to help out the school when it comes to setting up presentations as a servant of God rather than a college applicant. To become great leaders and a good influence to our underclassmen who will succeed us and be able to set up quality smooth liturgies and assemblies moving on. Our life is meant to be Christ-like as an influence. We want to put our all into having better and better events for our fellow classmates. So we can prove to the student and faculty body what we are capable of. It builds a lot of character and gives you a great work ethic. The leadership and qualities you get out of Core Team are highly valuable and it helps the school a ton to be part of the team or even Youth Ministry.

Prayer and Worship Committee Head Matthew Castañeda (BMET ’25) I got involved in Core Team when I was at a lower point in my life and I feel being a part of Youth Ministry these past few years has really reconnected me with my faith and brought me into a community where I can serve others. I hope that this year we can unite to express our faith with our Salesian brothers from St John Bosco and Bishop Mora Salesian, ultimately setting the bar higher for next year’s Core Team, leaving a mark after some of us graduate this year. I believe it is important to have a vibrant Core Team here at Bosco Tech because we are the Church in the Salesian Oratory Model. We are the group that comes together and brings the Church aspect of the Oratory Model life into Bosco Tech’s student life. I would definitely encourage underclassmen to join youth ministry because keeping this vibrant community of brothers is a key part in how Bosco thrives every year.

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Daniel Munoz (BMET ’25) I chose to be involved in Core Team to help lead the school in liturgy, prayer services, retreats, and character assemblies. This year, I hope that our Core Team can make all of our duties go as smoothly as possible and for the events to be the best that Bosco Tech has experienced in years. I think that with a vibrant group of students in Core Team, it can help the school community with school spirit in order to attract more students to Core Team/Youth Ministry to keep the traditions going strong for the years to come.

Character Assembly Committee Head Ricardo Martinez (ACE ’26) Core Team spreads the love of God through campus ministry and liturgies. I love being a part of spreading that love and grace to the whole school. I hope we continue spreading the love of God and helping students appreciate the liturgies, reconciliations, and character assemblies we host. God’s love is spread through activity and through vibrant people who want to spread that love.

Through this vibrant Core Team we have, we can accomplish that goal and reach all students. I would recommend anyone to get involved in the Youth Ministry and help out with the events we host. It is an opportunity to help your school while also growing your own faith with God. Retreat Committee Head Gianni Carrano (CSEE ’26) I am involved in Core Team because I feel a strong sense of connection to the youth ministry side of Bosco Tech. I love working with other youth ministers and hope to encourage others to join. This year, I hope the Core gets new members acquainted with our youth ministry and enthusiastic about helping with youth ministry-related events to help our community. I think it’s important to have a vibrant youth ministry team to do what we do because it gets others involved with ministry around campus and gets those around us to be excited about faith in their lives. I would encourage newer students to join youth ministry’s Core Team because not only do we get to help out the community around us and better our school community, but we also gain a lot of leadership and personal experience.

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Sound Committee Head Daniel Cendejas (ACE ’24) I really enjoy helping to bring God’s message to the Bosco Tech community, through service in the youth ministry events. I hope that the team can execute all of the events to the best of their abilities so that God’s message reaches everyone in the community. I hope that our team will carry out the work of Jesus in today’s world. With a diverse Core Team, youth ministry will be better able to serve the Bosco community. Having diversity better represents such a diverse school. I would encourage younger students to get involved in youth ministry because service of others is a major message of Jesus. I have also seen how much just a little service can humble even the most proud people.

! n e m e l t n e g , o d u o y l l a r o Thank you f LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION UPDATED VIDEO CREATED BY FAMED PHOTOGRAPHER ALUM

Bosco alumnus and talented photographer/videographer Pablo Aguilar has created an updated school video featuring beautiful cinematography, interviews with students, recent graduates and instructors. The video uses the masterful drone footage of Tech junior Dylan Franco (IDEA ‘26), who is a professional drone pilot.

You can view the video at https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=Qlu0vcfN2kY. Thank you to Pablo, Dylan, and the Admissions team for a terrific video that presents all the Tech has to offer.

To see more of Pablo’s incredible work, visit at https://www.pabloaguilar.com/

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ANDY IS BIGFUTURE® AMBASSADOR Congratulations to Tech sophomore Andy Cao (BMET ‘27) who has been named a BigFuture® Ambassadors for Fall 2024! BigFuture is an online resource created by the College Board to help students plan and find ways to pay for college and explore careers.

The organization selects exemplary students for their program and defines them as individuals who: • Volunteer because they want to help their friends.

• Share free career and college resources on social media, at school, or in conversations with friends.

• Meet after school on Zoom, once per month between February and May. • Give us feedback on how we can improve BigFuture to help more students.

• May ask you to post flyers, make an announcement, or try other ways to share BigFuture.

Parent company, the College Board is the pioneer of programs like the SAT, PSAT and AP.

USC FORWARD ENCOURAGES TEAM A big thank you to USC forward Josh Cohen for coming out to the Tigers’ recent basketball practice!

The team members and coaches appreciate the inspiring and insightful words Josh shared as we gear up for the season. Follow Josh on Instagram at @joshuacohen33__

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SENIOR PRIVILEGES The class of 2025 has waited three years for their time to exercise senior privileges. Here are their 2024-2025 privileges, as agreed upon by the Bosco Tech administration.

Questions? Please contact Dean of Student Services Carlos Plantillas at cplantillas@ boscotech.edu.

Senior Privileges Approved 2024-2025 I. At the discretion of your teacher, dismissal for lunch 5 minutes early.

II. Lenient Relaxed Dress Every Last day of the week excluding Mass or Liturgies, in this case, Thursday would be your relaxed dress day.

A. Allow for non-belt loop/athletic pants/shorts (e.g. Sweats, basketball shorts etc.)

B. No violent/ derogatory designs.

III. Facial hair: A. Neatly trimmed Mustache/goatees, and beards but no Gandalf Beards IV. Dyed Hair A. Limited to natural colors (allowed beginning in the month of April) B. For example, Black, Brown, Blond, Auburn, Red, Chestnut V. Ear piercings A. No nose rings B. Single small studs. One per ear.

VI. Be the first to be dismissed from student gatherings.

These privileges began on September 11, 2024.

COLLEGE APP DROP-IN SESSION IS 10/26 Seniors, don’t miss the College Counseling Department’s College Application Drop-in Session on Saturday, Oct. 26! The session runs from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the campus library; it provides time for you to ask Ms. Christine Gambill specific questions about your college applications and essays. Questions?

Email cgambill@boscotech.edu

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SALESIAN COMPOSITE BAND

PREPARING FOR 2025 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES® PARADE

In addition to performing at the home football games this season, the DBTI Marching Band is hard at work along with St John Bosco and Salesian High School bands to form the composite band, Salesians of Don Bosco Southern California High School Band.

The Bosco Tech & Salesian High School Cheer Squads will also march with the composite band in three upcoming parades: the Montebello City parade on October 13, the Veterans Day parade in Highland Park on November 10, and finally, the 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena on New Year’s Day. The composite band will also perform in the Band Fest at Pasadena City College on December 29.

Rose Parade tickets are on sale, and volunteer opportunities at the parade are available. For more information, email bandboosters@boscotech.edu.

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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: August 2024: Name

Amount Purpose The Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation $37,000 Scholarships Mr. Jim McDonnell $10,000 Tech Fund The Boeing Company $ 3,000 Robotics Program 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.

ALUMNI, WE’RE HEADED YOUR WAY COMING SOON TO A VENUE NEAR YOU!

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.

Catching up at the Cascadia Brewery were: (left to right) Memo Gutierrez (AU ‘83), Norman Oro (EL ‘89), Scott Sterling (ME ‘81), Anthony Reyes (EL ‘89), Tom Barry (AU ‘61), Lou Leon (ME ‘74), Bob Kelly (AU ‘81), Pat Mourneault (AU ‘68), Wayne Morse (EL ‘71). Also joining the group was Jerry Villasenor (far right), Tech instructor and soccer coach from 1993 to 2008.

OCTOBER 2024 2nd (Wednesday) - Silicon Valley 3rd - Berkeley

JANUARY 2025 16th - Palm Springs 27th - DC

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FEBRUARY 2025 6th - Ventura 20th - PHX 27th - South OC

DECEMBER 2024 12th - Alumni Holiday Gathering

MARCH 2025 20th - Pasadena

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REPRESENTING AT L.A. PRAYER EVENT

BY ASSISTANT YOUTH MINISTER BRAD STOLZ

In mid-September, Bosco Tech was part of the 2,000+ sold-out crowd attending this year’s Los Angeles Catholic Prayer Breakfast at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown.

Nine Bosco Tech Campus Ministry student leaders, accompanied by Tech President Memo Gutierrez, Principal Jeff Krynen, and Salesian Director Fr. Thien Nguyen, SDB, as well as Assistant Youth Minister Brad Stolz and Youth Ministry Director Rudy Herrera, had the opportunity to represent our school at this inspiring event.

We started in the Cathedral with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Jose Gomez before a capacity crowd.

What couldn’t be missed was the diversity of people attending - a cross section of the Los Angeles Archdiocese. After the Mass, we moved to the huge open plaza in front of the Cathedral to find our tables for the 8:00 am breakfast. The main event at the breakfast was the keynote speaker, Fr. Mike Schmitz who has become a Catholic YouTube superstar. His podcasts of “The Bible in a Year” has topped U.S. podcast charts many times. His “The Catechism in a Year” and numerous speaking appearances have added to his celebrity status. Fr. Mike asked us the question, “Will you let me love you as you are, right now? The very identity of God is that He is love. Mercy is the love we need the most and deserve the least. God’s mercy is strong enough to handle the weight of your sins. God’s mercy is His greatest attribute. All we have to do is answer the question, ‘Does God have your permission to love you as you are right now?’” Fr. Mike said that we need to recognize our own brokenness, “without our brokenness, we won’t know the depth to which we need that love.” His sermon will long reverberate in our hearts.

ALUMNI CROSS COUNTRY RUN

SPECIAL INVITATION FROM COACHES FIMBRES & STOLZ

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Cross Country Head Coach Blayze Fimbres (‘10) and Assistant Coach Brad Stolz personally invite all Techmen to join them at this year’s annual two-mile Alumni Race on Sat., Oct. 12. Run registration begins at 7:30 am and the race is at 8:00 a.m. All runners should meet at the flag pole in front of school.

For more information, contact Head Coach Blayze Fimbres at bfimbres@boscotech.edu or Brad at bstolz@boscotech.edu.

THE GRIFFITH COMPANY MEETS STUDENTS

BY FOUNDATION RELATIONS MANAGER & INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR ANNE SIGOLOFF

In celebration of National Construction Appreciation Week, The Griffith Company, one of Bosco Tech’s top internship partners and one of Southern California’s earliest general contractors, conducted an informative presentation on construction industry career paths and personal branding for college and career success.

The Griffith Company has spearheaded recent projects such as LAX modernization, Universal City Pedestrian Bridge and LA Live Street improvements.

ACE and IDEA upperclassmen not only learned about jobs in construction management, but benefited first-hand, from the advice of Tech alumni: Luis Cervantes, (BT ’97), Nathan Felix (ACE ’22) and Santiago Vargas (ACE ’23). Nathan and Santiago were Griffith summer interns, through the Tech’s internship program, who were invited to stay on through college.

Luis, a member of the Griffith Company’s management team for more than a decade, opened the door to the company, which has offered our graduates valuable hands-on summer internships the last three summers. He discussed the critical role of construction management in making customer’s designs dreams become reality.

Nathan and Santiago shared their insights on selecting college majors, the value of participating in an internship, and encouraged students to make the most of all the opportunities that Bosco Tech offers. They agreed that good communication, professionalism, work ethic and challenging oneself to learn new concepts were key takeaways from several summers interning at The Griffith Company.

Santiago, a sophomore at Cal State Fullerton, majoring in Civil Engineering, shared that the last two summers at The Griffith Company “helped him to build independence and grow up.” He advised the students to explore and take opportunities in life.

Nathan, who begins his junior year at UC San Diego next week, is majoring in Urban Planning and minoring in Structural Engineering. He urged students to “take risks, do internships and put yourself out there.” As life can be challenging, he also encouraged students to build a strong foundation of friends while at the Tech, attend Kairos and work on continually growing as an individual.

He also noted that the formulas he studied in Mr. Tom’s Physics class (that he never thought he would need), have given him a tremendous leg up in his Quantum Physics courses at UCSD!

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X COUNTRY STARTS SEASON AT MT. SAC

BY COACH BRAD STOLZ & HEAD COACH BLAYZE FIMBRES

Bosco Tech began its 2024 season with a two-mile race at Mt. San Antonio College: the Montie Express Invitational on August 31. Mt. SAC is considered the most difficult cross country venue in the US. The Tigers had 25 runners in the race. For the eight freshmen who ran, this was their first cross country race, as well as their first two miler, and a difficult course to run. Despite that, three freshmen, Isaac Macias, Noah Villanueva, and Luis Rosas finished 9th, 10th, and 11th among Bosco’s finishers. Junior Nicholas Renteria, seniors Andrew Rodriguez and Daniel Cendejas, and sophomore Evan Cipriani all finished in under 12 minutes, and were our first four finishers. This meet is a great learning experience since the Mt. SAC Invitational, CIF Prelims and Finals all take place there on its strenuous three-mile course.

Our second meet was the nighttime Rosemead Invitational at Rosemead HS on September 14.

We ran against about 60 schools. The races were divided by grades, and we had 33 runners attend.

It was the first three mile race for our freshmen and also several others. Freshmen finished in 9th place, sophomores 19th, and the seniors 10th. 18 of our athletes ran under 20 minutes Senior Andrew Rodriguez was the Tech’s fastest runner: 16:41.2. Sophomore Evan Cipriani, our second fastest, and seniors Vincent Hernandez and Jaeden Vo all ran in the 17s. Noah Villanueva and Isaac Macias did a great job in the 18s as our fastest freshmen.

Woodbridge Invitational at the Great Park Sports Complex in Irvine on September 20 came next.

It, too, was at night and was huge with thousands attending with schools from all over California.

Most races had 300+ runners and were divided by grades plus varsity races. 19 of our 32 athletes attending set a new personal record (PR). Sophomore Tristan Nguyen’s record was about four minutes faster! In the varsity race, seniors Danny Cendejas and Andrew Rodriguez finished in the 16s, with sophomore Evan Cipriani PR-ing and coming in a great third for our team, beating senior Vincent Hernandez by three seconds. Freshmen Noah Villanueva and Isaac Macias were our 7th and 9th place finishers. They, together with Luis Rosas, helped the freshmen team come into 10th place out of 67 teams. This is very praiseworthy and promising for our team since none were previous cross country runners!

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CELEBRATING OUR MOTHERS BEAUTIFUL ANNUAL TRADITION HONORS TECH MOMS

Bosco Tech moms were honored at the recent Mothers Luncheon Derby Tea Party. Hosted by the Parent Council, the annual event is a great way to recognize and bring together the special ladies in the lives of our students.

Special thanks to all who contributed to making the day successful, from each individual who donated to the hands-on volunteers whose hard work allowed the moms to enjoy the fun and festive opportunity to be waited on. Thank you to the Parent Council, Magda and her crew for the food, Fr. Thien, Mr. H and the Youth Ministry students. To see more photos, visit instagram.com/ boscotechparentcouncil

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GOLF CLASSIC SCORES FOR STUDENTS EXCEEDS GOALS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT

What an amazing (even if hot) day at the beautiful Hacienda Golf Club! Tech alumni, generous sponsors, student Ambassadors, volunteers, you all made it happen! We reached the day’s goal of $150,000; proceeds provide tuition assistance benefitting hardworking students! Thank you for your support and generosity!

Want to see more photos? Share a gmail address with kkrynen@boscotech.edu for a link to more images of Bosco Tech’s 35th Golf Classic.

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ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND IS 10/18-19

TECHMEN, IT’S ALMOST HERE

A weekend dedicated to our alumni community--Techmen from all over the world are cordially invited to join us on campus the weekend of October 18-19 for the 2024 edition of Techmen Reunion Weekend. Visit boscotech.edu/reunion2024 for more information!

• The festivities begin on Friday, October 18 at 6:00pm with the All-Alumni Cocktail mixer.

• The fun continues on Saturday, October 19 at 6:30pm with the individual class reunions, celebrating the milestone anniversaries of several years.

All events will be held on campus, and spouses and significant others are welcome! RSVP today to let us know you’ll be there: boscotech.edu/reunion2024

CELEBRATING OUR FIRST TECHMEN CLASS OF 1959 CLASS REUNION

If you, or someone you know, is a Techman from the pioneer class of 1959, we want to celebrate you on the 65-year anniversary of your graduation! Please join us during Alumni Reunion Weekend, on Saturday, October 19, for a luncheon in honor of you and your classmates, the Tech’s first graduating class.

-- Where: Tech Library -- When: Sat., Oct. 19 (campus tours begin at 10 a.m., class photo at 11:15 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m.)

-- Who: You, Techman from the class of ‘59, your guest, your classmates.

Please RSVP today at alumni@boscotech.edu and let us know you’ll be there!

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TUE 10/1 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY INFO SESSION AT 11:05 AM

UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO INFO SESSION AT 11:05 AM

PARENT COUNCIL MEETING AT 6 PM WED 10/2 SENIOR PORTRAITS (FOR YEARBOOK ONLY) 1:40-3 PM.

CONTACT MRS. BOWER LBOWER@BOSCOTECH.EDU WITH QUESTIONS

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY INFO SESSION AT 11:05 AM

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE INFO SESSION AT 11:05 AM THU 10/3 UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI INFO SESSION AT 11:05 AM FRI 10/4 MERMAID COVE SHAVE ICE PARENT COUNCIL FUNDRAISER

3-4:30 PM BY BASEBALL FIELD

MOVIE NIGHT ON THE LAWN BAND FUNDRAISER 6-10 PM BASKETBALL COURTS & QUAD MON-THU 10/7-10/10 FIRST-QUARTER EXAMS MON 10/7 SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY INFO SESSION AT 11:05 AM WED 10/9 BOSTON UNIVERSITY INFO SESSION AT 11:05 AM

DUKE UNIVERSITY INFO SESSION AT 11:05 AM THU 10/10 COLLEGE FAIR AT 6 PM FRI 10/11 LATE START AT 9:00 AM QUARTER 2 BEGINS SAT-TUE 10/12-10/16 SALESIAN PROVINCIAL VISTATION SAT 10/12 CROSS COUNTRY ALUMNI RACE AT 8 AM MON 10/14 QUARTER BREAK (SCHOOL CLOSED) TUE 10/15 VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY INFO SESSION AT 11:05 AM WED 10/16 CHARACTER ASSEMBLY AT 8:10 AM

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY INFO SESSION AT 11:30 AM THU 10/17 PSAT TESTING FOR GRADE 9 (A-H) & GRADE 10 PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES 1-6 PM FRI 10/18 PSAT TESTING FOR GRADE 9 (I-Z) & GRADE 11 PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES 1-5 PM FRI-SAT 10/18-10/19 TECHMEN REUNION WEEKEND MON-FRI 10/21-10/25 DRUG AWARENESS WEEK (RELAXED DRESS FOR ALL WHO PARTICIPATE) TUE 10/22 DRUG AND ALCOHOL AWARENESS ASSEMBLY

RED CROSS/CEDARS SINAI BLOOD DRIVE 11 AM O 5 PM IN MPR

UNIVERSIITY OF DALLAS INFO SESSION AT 11:05 AM

STATE OF THE SCHOOL PRESENTATION BY PRESIDENT MEMO GUTIERREZ

FOR ALL PARENTS AT 6:30 PM IN THE LIBRARY WED 10/23 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY INFO SESSION AT 11:05 AM

FRESHMAN COLLEGE INFO NIGHT AT 5:45 PM

FRESHMAN MANDATORY TECHNOLOGY INFO SESSION #2 AT 7 PM SAT 10/26 COLLEGE APPLICATION DROP-IN SESSIONS 9 AM TO 12 NOON LIBRARY MON 10/28 END OF TECH ROTATION #2 FOR FRESHMEN TUES 10/29 START OF TECH ROTATION #3 WED 10/31 HALLOWEEN (COSTUME CONTEST AT 11:15 AM)