A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Welcome back, Tech Family--

The summer seemed to go by so quickly; I hope you and your family found time to relax together and enjoy some downtime. As we begin the new academic year, I think it’s important to recognize that the campus was by no means quiet these past weeks; productive things continued to happen during the warm days of summer:

• On the heels of a terri c graduation ceremony, the class of ‘23 is preparing to head o to colleges and universities all over the country. We wish them godspeed in their studies and endeavors.

• Several of our juniors, now rising seniors, completed STEMfocused summer internships with prestigious companies or organizations throughout the LA area, including Boeing and the Keck Graduate Institute.

• The Tech’s popular Summer Scholars program for elementary and middle school students was again maxed out in enrollment; we’re looking to expand it in the future, based on such high demand. It’s always a fun, productive and bene cial introduction to pre-engineering and scienti c elds for youngsters in the area.

• Our new freshmen, the future graduating class of 2027, joined us for the Freshman Summer Program. We’re excited to see the talent and enthusiasm these young people bring to campus, and are expecting great things from them.

• Our Director of College Counseling, Ms. Christine Gambill, has our seniors making a crucial early start on their college applications. Ms. Gambill began hosting application guidance sessions over the summer for them.

• Under the direction of our Coordinator of Youth Ministry, our Core Team and Big Brother student leadership teams worked hard to not only provide a welcoming environment for our new freshman, but to plan inspiring and unifying activities, assemblies, and retreats for the student body in the months ahead.

• Team coaches conducted sports camps, and our current sports teams and the band stayed connected, t and ready for fall. As of this writing,our young musicians are about to begin band camp.

• The Board of Trustees is welcoming to their ranks well-quali ed and dedicated individuals who understand and will uphold our mission that was established so long ago.

• Our Parent Council continues to plan events like the Parent Social BBQ on Friday, August 25. Please join us there for a casual evening of good food and great company.

As you can tell, I’m incredibly proud of the work being done to continually make the Tech the best educational choice for your sons, as well as a nurturing a community where each young person feels at home, connected and appreciated. May the Lord guide us in another successful year, for His glory.

WithGoldenDreamsandHopesAbounding, MemoGutierrez(AU‘83) President