A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Bosco Tech family--
Welcome to the 2025-2026 academic year! I hope your summer was positive and that you enjoyed some down time with loved ones. Although the summer seemed to fly past, I think we’re all ready to gear up for the coming months.
A very special welcome to our freshman families-we’re so glad you’re here and look forward to helping your sons thrive in the next four years. I hope that they enjoyed the Freshman Summer Program and the opportunity to explore our unique technology programs.
Many of our seniors (and a few juniors) are returning from impressive summer internships with new perspectives. Working at companies and organizations like Boeing, the City of Hope and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has given these young men valuable insights into their future studies and professions. I’m confident the experiences also imparted lasting lessons in time management, networking, and building strong resumes. I’d encourage juniors to look into the Tech’s one-of-a-kind internship training program that guides candidates in everything from job interviews to workplace etiquette.
Join us on Thursday, August 14, at Back to School Night, starting at 6 p.m. You’ll have the opportunity to walk through an abbreviated version of your son’s class schedule, meeting his teachers and reviewing what he’ll be learning this year.
Please mark your calendar for Friday, August 22, when our dedicated Parent Council will host a very special BBQ with music, raffles, fun and more. It’s a great opportunity to get to know more Tech families and to chat with instructors. See the flyer in this issue of The Gear for details.
I’m looking forward to seeing your family on campus in the coming weeks. Here’s to a great new school year!
Godblessyouandyourfamily,
Memo Gutierrez President & Tech Alumnus (AU
‘83)
A MESSAGE FROM THE SALESIAN DIRECTOR
Dear Bosco Tech Students, Faculty and families,
Welcome back to a brand new school year! We are so excited to begin another chapter of learning, growing, and journeying together as a Salesian family. This year, we look to a modern guide and inspiration of another Salesian Saint--Blessed Carlo Acutis (the canonization of the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, will take place on September 7, 2025).
Carlo was a teenager just like many of you, who lived his life with joy, purpose, and deep faith. Though only 15 when he passed away, Carlo lived fully what Don Bosco always taught: to be “a good Christian and an honest citizen.”
He went to daily Mass, prayed with love, and saw the Eucharist as his “highway to Heaven.” But he didn’t stop there. He also stood up for the bullied, helped the poor, and used his talents in technology to spread the Good News.
In Carlo, we see that holiness is possible–even in sneakers, in school, and online. To learn more about Blessed Carlo Acutis, visit: https://www.catholic news agency.com/ news/264735/10-things-you-should-know-about-blessed-carlo-acutis
As we begin this school year, let us take inspiration from Carlo’s life::
• To be people of faith, not just on Sundays, but every day.
• To be people of service, always looking out for others.
• To be people of excellence, in our studies and our actions.
• And above all, to be like Carlo–-authentic, joyful, and holy. Together, may we grow as good Christians and honest citizens, just as Don Bosco dreamed–and just as Blessed Carlo Acutis lived.
Welcome back-–let’s make this year a blessing!
WithprayersandSalesianjoy, Fr.ThienNguyen,SDB
Salesian Director
TECH STUDENTS NAMED AP SCHOLARS
COLLEGE BOARD RECOGNIZES STUDENTS FOR EXEMPLARY SCORES
Based on this past spring’s Advanced Placement exam results, the College Board, administrator of the exams, has notified us that 36 Tech students were named AP Scholars. That’s a 29% increase from the previous year.
Twenty four earned the AP Scholar title, six earned the AP Scholar with Honor title, and six were awarded the coveted AP Scholar with Distinction designation. Congratulations to the following students and recent graduates:
AP Scholar--awarded to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams:
Kendron Beltran
Luis Camacho
Evan Cheung
Andrew Cini
Robert Gauna
Nathan Gonzalez
Evan Hauffen
Vincent Hernandez
Jose Iniguez
Marc Islas
David Kassabian
John Lugo
Alexander Martinez
Jacob Martinez
Vincent Nieves
Abraham Orea
Kevin Rojas
Julian Santana
Oscar Sun
Kyle Tran
Ryan Viengkhou
Jaedon Vo
Micah Wong
AP Scholar with Honor—awarded to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams:
Gianni Carrano
Ricardo Martinez
Robert McjunkinContreras
Ricardo Moya-Aguayo
David Parks
Riley Tanada
AP Scholar with Distinction—awarded to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of the exams:
Tomas Carranza
Dominic Diaz
Seth Guerrero
Kyle Lieu
Aaron Wu
Auston Wu
SCHOOL PICTURE DAY IS AUGUST 21
Please note that Wednesday, August 21, is school picture day. It is a formal dress day for all students and standard haircuts are expected.
Flyers with photo package information will be passed out to students--please check with your son-and are also available at mylifetouch.com. LifeTouch customer service can be reached at (626) 577-7012.
Make-up picture day is Friday, August 30, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
SENIOR PORTRAITS ARE SEPT. 10
Senior parents, please note that portraits of your sons will be taken on Wednesday, Sept. 10, starting at 3 p.m. in the campus’ Multipurpose Room.
This year’s photography team will be Prestige Portraits; they can be contacted through Mr. Rudy Herrera (rherrera@ boscotech.edu).
FOLLOW THE TECH
ACCESSING FACTS FAMILY PORTAL
BY MRS. DORIS LONGORIA, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE COORDINATOR
The FACTS Family Portal gives you a convenient opportunity to get more involved in your student’s academic progress and future success, all online. A private and secure parents’ portal allows you to view academic information specific to your student, while protecting their information. You can also conveniently communicate with teachers and other school staff members.
Here’s how to access our easy-to-use FACTS Family Portal:
• If you have created an account at the time of admissions to Bosco Tech and created a username and password, please continue to the following instructions to login;
• In Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer, go to www. boscotech.edu and click on Student/Parent Hub at the top right-hand corner. Scroll down halfway through the page and click on FACTS Login button. The School’s District Code is DBTI-CA. Type in your Username and Password used to create the Admission application, select Parent and Login.
• Once on the FACTS Family Portal home page, you will have access to school announcements, the calendar, faculty and staff directory, resource documents, school flyers, forms, The Gear newsletter, grades, class schedules, FACTS payment plans, reenrollment, FACTS Grant and Aid, and more.
• Parents who have not created a username and password, please follow the instructions below: Go to the Bosco Tech website (www.boscotech.edu) and click on Student and Parent Hub at the top right-hand corner, scroll halfway down the page and click on the FACTS Login. Type the school’s District Code: DBTI-CA, and click on Create New Family Portal Account. Type your Email Address and click on Create Account. An email will be sent to your email address that includes a link to create your FACTS Family Portal login. The link is active for six hours only. Click on Create your FACTS Family Portal Login link within the email sent to you. A web browser displays your name and FACTS personal ID. Type a User Name, Password, confirm your password and Save. You will receive a message stating “User Name/Password Successfully Updated.”
• Logging back into FACTS Family Portal: go to www.boscotech.edu, click on Student/Parent Hub at the top right-hand corner, then scroll halfway down the page and click on FACTS Login, District Code: DBTI-CA, Username and Password click on Parent and Login.
• Please contact Mrs. Doris Longoria at dlongoria@boscotech.edu with any questions regarding FACTS.
CAMPUS POLICIES
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
As we move into the new school year, please review these important guidelines. For a full description, see the Parent-Student Handbook on the school’s website.
Attendance
In the event of an absence, please notify the Attendance Office at (626) 940-2002 (or attendance@boscotech.edu) and leave a message on the answering service by 9 a.m. The parent/guardian calling must state the following:
a) student’s name, year, and ID #
b) reason for the student’s absence
c) phone number where the parent/guardian may be reached during the day.
Upon returning to campus, the student must present a signed note to the attendance office stating the dates and reason for the absence. If the student was treated by a physician, he must bring a note from the doctor. The note must state: a) the date the student is permitted to return to school and b) any restrictions regarding participation in school activities such as PE, sports or technology.
Tardies
A student is tardy to school if he is not in his assigned place when the first period bell rings. If tardy, he must obtain a late slip from the Attendance Office. A note from a parent/guardian should always be presented explaining the reason for tardiness, although this does not ensure the student an excused tardy. Disciplinary action will be taken if the reason for the tardy is not recognized as valid.
Students are given nine excused or unexcused tardies before detentions are issued. They will begin to serve Saturday detentions after every tenth tardy. Parents will be contacted to develop a plan that will assist the student in being punctual to class. Fifteen tardies per semester are the maximum allowed before credit for the course becomes null.
Student Drop Offs
Parents are asked not to drop off or pick up students in the front administration parking lot because of the inherent danger this causes students on foot; instead, parents are asked to use the south parking lot to drop off/pick up students before/after school. Please observe the ‘no parking’ areas in front of the school, including the bus stop and designated emergency vehicle zones. Parents’ vehicles are never allowed on campus unless by specific permission.
IN GRATITUDE
The Bosco Tech community is extremely grateful for all recent donations made by generous foundations, organizations and alumni. Among those gifts:
Name
May 2025
Ahmanson Foundation
Cranston Family/
Philip Rinaldi Charitable Trust
Lee Doble, Jr.
June & July 2025
Purpose
$50,000 Scholarships
$23,750 Scholarships
$20,000 Class of 1964 Scholarship Endowment, Capital Campaign Faculty Development Endowment
Edmund & Mary Shea Foundation $20,000 Scholarships
Roman Catholic Archbishop LA
The Casey Foundation
$20,000 Wildfire Tuition Assistance Relief
$10,000 Joseph & Dolores Casey Endowed Scholarship
John B. & Nelly Llanos Kilroy $ 7,500 Scholarships Foundation
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 lowkey setting, and visit with your brothers for a while. Visit https://www.boscotech.edu/ alumni/out-of-town-alumni-receptions for details.
Seattle Sept. 18
Silicon Valley Oct. 1
East Bay Oct. 2
Reno/Tahoe Oct. 16
San Diego Nov. 6
North OC Nov. 20
2024-2025 2ND SEMESTER HONOR ROLL
Honors List
2nd Semester Final
GPA 3.00-3.49
Freshmen
James Barrie
Damian Cardenas
Jorden Carter
Mark Castillo
Leonardo Chicas-Chavez
Mychael DeArman
Kaysen Duhamel
Alejandro Gutierrez
Elliott Klussmann
Daniel Longoria
Isaac Macias
Lucas Maltez
Nathaniel Mendez
Santiago Morales
Joaquin Mose
Peter Oliver
Joshua Ortiz
Santino Pedraza
Vincent Ramirez
Sebastian Rivera
Christian Rocha
Valentino Serbin
Paul Vasquez
Noah Yamaguchi
Raymond Zozaya
Sophomores
Angel Alvarado
Angel Calvache
Harrison Coronado
Raymond De La Cruz
Anthony Delgadillo
Luis Garcia-Henriquez
Freddy Gonzalez
Aidan Hauffen
Henrik Helms
Albert Mendoza
Daniel Mojica
Kalei Motta
Dominic Munoz
Muhammad Nabeel
Ivan Nunez
Jaycob Ochoa
Gavin Pacificar
Bryant Ramirez
Tyler Tafoya
Pok Wai David Yang
Juniors
Noel Aguilar
Alex Cai
Gianni Carrano
Dylan Casas
Lukas Deusch
Diego Favela
Nathan Garcia
David Gomez
Aaron Gutierrez
Jhonen Hasenbein
Alexandro Parra
Aidan Ramos
Stephen Ramos
Eduardo Soto
Matthew Tran
Joshua Vargas
Diego Zambrano
Seniors
Isaac Barba
Joshua Camarillo
Caleb Cisneros
Mark Kou
Bobby McJunkinContreras
Aiden Perez
James Saballos
Max Sanchez
Damian Suzuki
Ayden Uribe-Reyes
Roman Valdepena
Anthony Villeda
Saul Zenteno
High Honors –
Principal’s List
2nd Semester Final
GPA 3.50-3.99
Freshmen
Jivan Abajian
Damien Chan
Maxwell Ciriano
Arturo Cuadrado-Guerra
Adam Delgadillo
Joshua Diaz
Jeff Garcia
Matthew Lopez
Maxwell Lopez
Darren Luong
Nathan Mendez-Osorio
Esteban Ortega
Leonardo Palacio
Sean Resendez
Christian Rodriguez
Luis Rosas
Andrew Villegas
Tyler Wu
Eric Xia
Sophomores
Matthew Abundiz
Brandon Ayala
Owen
Roksmy Beltran
Connor Bigham
Wyatt Brause
Raymond Cervantes
Nathan Cortez
Julian De La Torre
Andrew Estevez
Daniel Garcia
Sergio Gomez
Diego M. Gonzalez
Diego S. Gonzalez
Sebastian Guzman
Liam Hogan
Dallas Jauregui
Xolani Johnson
Jalen Jovellanos
Anthony Marquez
Kenneth Martinez
Andrew McJunkinContreras
Frank Munguia
Harnoor Multani
Manolo Pedraza
Isaiah Perez-Sandi
Sean San Diego
Diego Sandoval
Matthew Scofield
Ricky Tran
Joaquin Varela
Dylan Vo
Jensen Yost Juniors
Jose Alvarez
Patricio Bernard
Nathan Bobadilla
Ethan Jether
De La Cruz
Nicolas Gonzalez
Carlos Maguellal
Andrew Phaneuf
Nicholas Renteria
Diego Romero
Francis Smith
Raul Tapia
Dominic Valadez
Josiah Villasenor
2024-2025 2ND SEMESTER HONOR ROLL
Seniors
Eli Acob
Diego Acuna
Mario Aguilar
Aiden Avalos
Kendon Beltran
Darius Benitez
Jacob Campa
Clark Canada
Daniel Cendejas
Andrew Cini
Robert Luis Gauna
Sebastian Gomez
Evan Hauffen
Jose Iniguez
George Khazaal
John Lugo
Alexander Martinez
Daniel Munoz
Anthony Ramirez
Andrew Rodriguez
David Tadian
Riley Tanada
Gaston Valdez
Adam Velasquez
Cedes Williams
Auston Wu
Highest Honors –
President’s List
2nd Semester Final
GPA 4.00 and Above
Freshmen
Nicolas Adalin
Henry Arizmendi
Micah Beltran
Clark Castro
Ahmir Childress
Justin Cini
Valentino Consolida
Ernesto Cosme
Isaac Decuir
Edward Florez
Robert Hamilton
Ruben Hernandez
Abraham Jette-Kouri
Alexander Kelekian
Lucas Kooyenga
Carter Lam
Lexus Leung
Enrique Mercado
Cristian Mojica
Colin Oh
Enrique Perez
Noah Reyes
Alexander Richter
Sebastian Rosas-Garcia
Ezio Veneziano
Noah Villanueva
Sophomores
Seraj Arteaga
Louis Barna
Andy Cao
Gavin Castellanes
Evan Cipriani
Ethan dela Rosa
Yuchen DuBois
Andrew Garcia
Shotaro Harada
Aditya Kumar
Julian Lee
Matthew Marin
Raymond Martinez
David Morales
Raymond Morales
Joaquin Nguyen
Tristan Nguyen
Marcos Posada
Riley Rapp
Diego Rico
Oscar Sun
Arnel Tacadena
Edwin Yang
Juniors
Mario Barbosa
Tomas Carranza
Lucas Castillejo
Naim Diab
David Kassabian
Hovan Kuftedjian
Liam Lopez
Jacob Martinez
Ricardo Martinez
Vincent Nieves
David Parks
Cristian Payan
Alejandro Rico
Aleister Santana
Julian Santana
Massimo Sorce
Kyle Tran
Aaron Wu
Great job, gentlemen!
Seniors
Nolan Adalin
Luis Camacho-Castro
Evan Cheung
Dominic Anthony Diaz
Chris Godinez
Nathan Gonzalez
Seth Guerrero
Vincent Hernandez
Kyle Lieu
Ricardo Mora-Aguayo
Abraham Orea
Kevin Rojas
Jacob Rooney
Ryan Viengkhou
Jaedon Vo
Micah Wong Nearly 70% of the Tech student
earned
for the 2nd semester of ‘24-’25
SUMMER INTERNS RETURN TO CAMPUS
Congratulations to our students who completed STEM-focused professional internships this summer; some students even had more than one internship. Working for prestigious companies and organizations, they earned valuable practical experience, met prospective mentors, and enhanced their resumes and college applications.
Active Collision, Inc,
Aaron Gutierrez, IDEA
The Boeing Company
Mario Barbosa, MSET/IDEA
Lukas Deusch, CSEE
Hovan Kuftedjian, MSET
Francis Smith, IDEA
City of Hope - The Eugene & Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy
Joshua Vargas, BMET
The Complete Athlete, Inc.
Joaquin Maltez, MAT
JMDiaz, Inc.
Massimo Sorce, ACE
Harvard
Aditya Kumar, CSEE
USC Bridge Institute’s Bridge UnderGraduate Science Jr. Program (BUGS Jr.)
Diego Favela, BMET
WET Design
Andrew Phaneuf, IDEA
Jhonen Hasenbein, IDEA
Sean Cortez, MSET
Cal Tech Office of Technology Transfer and Corporate Partnerships
Andy Cao, BMET
Pomona College of Academy of Youth Success
Andy Cao, BMET
UCLA Sci/Art Lab TeamInstructional Assistant
LAC & / USC Medical Center
Dylan Vo, BMET
LA Metro Transportation Career Academy
Ricardo Martinez, ACE
MUSE TV
Tomas Diego Carranza, MAT
Liam Lopez, MAT
Nicholas Renteria, MSET
Andy Cao, BMET
Radation Oncology Research
Fellowship- Dr. Pham - to present at Kyoto Institute of Technology’s Nanotechnology Symposium
Andy Cao, BMET
CalTech Research Project & Lab Research w/ Professors Linda Ye and Anqi Zhang.
Andy Cao, BMET
STUDENT’S GIANT ROBOT STEALS SHOW
JUNIOR’S OPENSAUCE CREATION WOWS YOUTUBE STARS
Last summer, Tech rising junior Marcos Posada (CSEE ’27) made a last-minute trip to a science and engineering convention that completely changed his life in the best possible way, he tells us!
In 2024, Marcos attended OpenSauce, where engineers, hobbyists, and artists gather under the umbrella term “makers” to showcase wild projects. Think Maker Faire, but curated by YouTubers.
Founded by William Osman in 2023, the event more than doubled in size and scope to more than 20,000 attendees and 500 exhibitors by 2024. Learning about it the week prior to the event, Marcos attended as a spectator.
“I didn’t know it then, but that trip lit a fire under me that would burn for the next year straight,” Marcos says. “I saw projects from regular people—people like me—doing insane stuff. I walked out of that venue knowing I’d be back, but next time not as a spectator. I’d return with something that would make people stop in their tracks.”
And stop in their tracks they did! Using high-tech skills and industry equipment from the Tech, Marcos designed and built a giant walking, six-legged HEXBUG Spider toy robot. The process was ‘a yearlong grind’ for the honor student, especially when coupled with a rigorous course load that included studying for his AP classes and maintaining a super high GPA!
A highlight of the entire 2025 OpenSauce experience: upon seeing the robot in action, William Osman himself pronounced it ‘sick,’ and shared with Marcos that he wasn’t building anything like it when he was in high school!
Marcos is already planning next year’s exhibit entry (hint: it might be a fully autonomous drone!) Read about his amazing experience in his own words, what famous YouTubers met his HEXBUG, and the helpful people to whom he is grateful at: https://files.constantcontact.com/46e50122301/8fe874452852-4b3d-addc-ff258ad9b4f8.pdf
INDUSTRY PREMIERES STUDENT FILMS
Congratulations to seniors Nicholas Renteria and Tomas Diego Carranza, whose films were spotlighted on August 2 by Indie Film LA, a collaboration between film festival organizers, cinema and distribution companies, and industry professionals.
The screening of the student films, at LA’s SOHO Cinema Club, recognized the young creative’s talent and cinematography. Both Tomas and Nicholas recently wrapped up summer internships, along with classmate Liam Lopez (bottom left photo), with MUSE TV, a digital media network currently seen in 132 countries and a YouTube channel getting more than 11 million views. MUSE TV was founded by Michael Sandoval, a Tech alumnus. Congratulations to these talented young men, and maybe future Oscar winners!
• Watch Honor by Nicholas Renteria--https://youtu.be/HvV1GmK6RN0
• Watch The Shack by Tomas Carranza--https://youtu.be/OPfWTiPJHPMwatch?v=OPfWTiPJHPM
FRESHMAN TECHNOLOGY SELECTION
Now that Bosco Tech’s ninth grade class has successfully completed the two-week Freshman Summer Program (FSP), they are gearing up for the start of the official academic year.
During the first semester, freshmen will spend their technology time rotating through three introductory programs of their choosing. These overview courses will inform students of the various classes, exciting projects, and college and career opportunities associated with that technology major.
Every six weeks, parents and guardians are required to attend a special meeting with teachers, called the Technology Information Session (TIS). Please note the following dates:
• TIS #1 Wednesday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m.
• TIS #2 Thursday, Oct. 9, 5:30 p.m., following the 5:45 p.m. Freshman College Info Meeting
• TIS #3 Sunday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m., in technology classrooms, following 9:30 a.m. Freshman Tie Ceremony
These important meetings provide parents information about each program so the final decision in selecting a technology major will involve both the parent and student.
On Saturday, December 13, each freshman and at least one parent or guardian must attend Technology Selection Day. Students will be scheduled, in order of their GPA, to be interviewed before determining their final technology choice. This important day results in the student being placed into the technology program that he will study for the next three and a half years at Bosco Tech. Questions regarding the technology programs offered at Bosco Tech should be directed to each technology chair or to the Assistant Principal of Science & Technology Luis Garza at lgarza@ boscotech.edu.
ACADEMIC HELP IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE
Did you know that Bosco Tech’s Tech Support program provides individualized academic assistance available to all students seeking extra guidance or tutoring? Tech Support works throughout the semester, and can be arranged to begin at the start of the school year. It is provided by both instructors and National Honor Society members, for peer-to-peer tutoring.
Tech Support is not only for those needing assistance, but for anyone looking for extra help in maintaining grades. If you have questions, please contact Mr. John Garcia at jgarcia@boscotech.edu or (626) 940-2000.
2025 FRESHMAN SALESIAN EXPERIENCE
BY ASSISTANT YOUTH MINISTER BRAD STOLZ
TheFreshmenRetreat(officiallyknownas “TheSalesianExperience”)formanyyearshas beenthewayincomingfreshmenandtheirnew classmatesaregentlyintroducedintowhatwill betheirhome,school,church,andplayground forthenextfouryears.Ittraditionallytakesplace bothoncampusandatHuntingtonState Beach.
Thisyear’sExperience,attendedby90 freshmen,wasonlymadepossiblethroughthe tirelesseffortsof55BigBrothers,17small groupleaders,and8retreatleadersconsisting of6seniors,2alumni,andadultleaders,andavarietyofvolunteerparentswhogaveessential helptoourchefMagdainpreparingretreatmealsandsnacksoncampusandatthebeach. Thefreshmendadsprovidedovernightchaperoningandcookedmealsatthebeach.The coordinatorofthiscomplicatedeventwasYouthMinistryandStudentLifeDirectorMr.Rudy Herrera,whostartedtheplanningovertwomonthsago.
TheaccompanyingnarrativeoftheRetreatwaswrittenbyFreshmanMatthewPosada,Classof 2029.(Matthewranhisfirst5KraceJuly4thinClaremont.HeandhisjuniorbrotherMarcosare membersofBoscoTech’sCrossCountryteam,andtheyinviteallfreshmenrunnerstojointhem.)
FROM A FRESHMAN’S
PERSPECTIVE--THANK YOU, MATTHEW POSADA (‘29)
As I arrived at the freshman retreat, I was greeted with cheers and excitement. In addition, I saw many of the kids I knew, making me feel comfortable and at home. In that moment, I felt prepared for the fun day ahead and activities waiting for us in the evening. After the cheering had stopped, I was immediately directed to the MPR to drop off my luggage and told to go to my classes.
My favorite part of the day was when we were told that popsicles were being handed out on the mall. Everyone immediately rushed towards the mall unaware that it was a trap, a barrage of water balloons that seemed to block out the sun were now facing us. In the panic, I continued to run towards the balloons to get some for myself. After I had reached the tubs of balloons, I grabbed as many as I could and hurled some towards my friends. These actions resulted in me being drenched from head to toe because of the water balloon fight.
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After the fight had ceased, we were all herded to hear about our next activity which was the scavenger hunt. During the scavenger hunt we ran around the entire campus collecting clues and parts of a picture of St. John Bosco. It was revealed earlier that this hunt would decide where we slept so everyone was running to find each clue and piece of the puzzle. My group had gotten eight and decided to sleep in the MPR.
The final event for Friday night was reconciliation on the football field. As we gathered in our groups we talked about God and shared our thoughts and feelings about the night. After reconciliation everyone prepared to go to sleep. Although we had chosen the MPR as our place to sleep for the night we decided to sleep outside because of how hot it became with so many people inside one room.
In the morning, we all got ready to go to the beach and packed our sleeping bags. As we got on the beach most of us were excited to finally be able to swim despite the freezing water. At the beach we made core memories and bonded over the experience. Towards the end of the day, we had Mass, which was an interesting experience, this was because we were on the beach and there were massive speakers playing music at a restaurant nearby.
When we arrived back at Bosco Tech, we were relieved and tired from the day and ready to go home. We finished our closing ceremony and were happy to see our parents. Throughout my freshman retreat I was constantly enjoying myself whether it be the many various activities, the comradery, or fun at the beach. I was happy with the experience and hope to be able to volunteer next year for the new incoming freshmen class of 2030.
Thank you, Matthew!
UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS
2025-2026 ANNUAL GUIDE
Alumni, watch your mailbox for the 2025-2026 Techman Annual Guide. In it, there are lots of great opportunities to reconnect with your alma mater and other Techmen in the coming months.
Mark your calendar and don’t miss Reunion Weekend, Friday and Saturday, October 10-11! Saturday’s event will honor classes who have milestone anniversaries.
Don’t miss the fun! Click on the image to see more!
TECH ALUMNI, ARE YOU HEARING FROM US?
If you or a Techman friend is not hearing about upcoming alumni events, please make sure we have your current contact information. Visit www.boscotech.edu/alumni/info.
ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND IS OCT. 10-11
DON’T MISS THE FUN!
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 10-11 for the 2025 edition of Techmen Reunion Weekend.
The festivities begin on Friday, October 10, with the All-Alumni Cocktail mixer.
The fun continues on Saturday, October 11, 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 always welcome!
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT IS AUG.14
DON’T MISS THIS INFORMATIVE START TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR
Back to School Night is Thursday, August 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will begin with a welcome message by Principal Jeff Krynen and an introduction of the Tech’s Parent Council. Classroom visits begin at 6:30 p.m.
Herff Jones will be selling products (class rings, letterman jackets, graduation announcements) from 5 to 8 p.m. Carpool information and sign ups will be available.
Prior to Back to School Night, on-campus dinner options will be available starting at 5 p.m.
36 TH ANNUAL TECH GOLF CLASSIC
RESERVE YOUR FOURSOME TODAY
After once again shattering the record for money raised in 2024, the Tech is thrilled to present the 36th Annual Bosco Tech Alumni Golf Classic at the beautiful Hacienda Golf Club in La Habra Heights on Mon., Sept. 8, 2025. Shotgun start will begin promptly at 10:30am.
Golfers all receive breakfast upon arrival, a swag bag, complimentary practice tee for warm-ups, golf, drinks and lunch on-course, and admission to the infamous posttournament 19th Hole Gathering!
Proceeds from the Golf Classic go directly to the Bosco Tech Alumni Scholarship Fund. Since 1955, Tech’s focus has been educating students from all walks of life. Your sponsorships and fees help the Tech support over 70% of their families to afford a nationally unique education. Visit https://www.boscotech.edu/golfclassic for reservations.
AUGUST 2025
BY ATHLETIC DIRECTOR RICARDO GONZALEZ
Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! Our Bosco Tech Athletic program has been working through the summer to build a strong 2024-25 athletic year. If you are interested in playing a sport this year, be on the lookout for information from coaches, the athletic department and our Instagram, @BoscoTechTigers.
FOOTBALL
Our football team, led by Coach Adam Uballez have been working all summer to prepare for the upcoming season. Follow @boscotechfball for more! Here are the upcoming games for the fall season:
Friday 8/15 SCRIMMAGE vs Compton Early College @6pm HOME
Friday 8/22 @ Rosemead HS @7pm AWAY
Friday 8/29 @ Wilson HS @7pm AWAY
Friday 9/5 vs Trinity Classical @7pm HOME
CROSS COUNTRY
The defending Del Rey League champs look to hold their crown as led by Coach Blayze Fimbres. They will start their season with invitationals before beginning league races in October. Contact bfimbres@ boscotech.edu for more information.
Saturday 8/23 Mountie Express Invitational @ Mt Sac College Time TBD
Friday 9/19 Woodbridge Invitational @ Great Park, Irvine Time TBD
SOCCER
We’d like to give a big welcome to new Head Coach Eric Alvarenga as he comes aboard to lead the soccer program! Follow @bosco_tech_soccer on Instagram for more news and updates on screening and workouts before the winter season.
BASKETBALL
Coach Hector Hernandez looks to build on a strong first year as he leads the basketball program. Follow @boscotechbb on IG for information on screening and workouts before the winter season.
BASEBALL
The defending Santa Fe League champs are already back working to defend their crown, led by
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Coach Dustin Duhamel. Follow @ boscotechbaseball for more news and updates on fall/winter ball and screenings before the spring season.
GOLF
Coach Brian Waters leads his growing golf program into another strong season in the Del Rey League for next year. Contact bwaters@boscotech. edu for more information on training and winter work going into the spring season.
VOLLEYBALL
Coach Damien Reyes and his team have been working all summer to prepare for the spring season. Follow @boscotechvb on IG for more information on screenings, tryouts and practices for the spring season.
TRACK AND FIELD
Contact Coach Blayze Fimbres at bfimbres@boscotech.edu for more information on practices and opportunities to join the returning CIF SS qualifiers.
TENNIS
Contact Coach Rudy Herrera at rherrera@boscotech.edu for more information on practices and opportunities to join the team!
SAVE THE DATE
Mother’s Luncheon
DERBY TEA PARTY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
10:00AM TO 2:00PM
R.S.V.P BY SEPTEMBER 22ND
Opening Prayer at 10:00am Father Penna Chapel
Followed by the Opening Welcome by the Parent Council
Come enjoy a fun and relaxing social. Meet some fellow moms, hear some important information shared by other parents, and maybe win a raffle or two. This is a great opportunity to wear your fanciest hat and enjoy a cup of tea, while enjoying some time together! PARENT COUNCIL CORDIALLY
MUSIC•FOOD•RAFFLES
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
6PM - 9PM
Chili Bean Cook Off
Enter your family’s recipe for a fun way to win a cash prize! Must be home cooked and not store bought to enter. $50 for the 1st place winners and $25 cash prize to 2nd and 3rd place winners for each category listed below! Please be sure to bring small tasting dishes and utensils to share with the crowd.
Watermelon Eating Contest
Contestants will be timed and will be judged by the crowd. Winner gets some free Bosco Tech swag!
BOSCO TECH CAMPUS
Rosemead, CA 91770
Must R.S.V.P. by August 18, 2025 Scan the code to R.S.V.P.
Valid from June 1st, 2025 to June 1st, 2026 Restrictions & Blackout dates do apply $20.00 EACH TICKET 5 FOR $80
Winner will be announced at the Welcome Back Parent Barbecue on Friday, August 22, 2025
WINNER MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. Tickets can be purchased at the Finance Office.
For more information contact Cathy Rivera at: crivera@boscotech.edu or call 626.940.2006
BOSCO TECH PARENT COUNCIL
BACK TO RAFFLE
Support the Parent Council’s first raffle of the year.
Purchase your tickets for a chance to win any one of these great prizes. A chance to win two tickets for any of the following events. There will be one winner for each event.
Mother’s Luncheon
DERBY TEA PARTY
WORTH UP TO $40
WORTH UP TO $50
Three Bosco Tech students--junior Sean Cortez and sophomores Jeremiah Burbano and Raymond Morales--and their familes recently enjoyed a VIP tour of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Their in-depth gllmpse of college life was hosted by Bosco Tech alum Lorenzo Pedroza (CSEE ‘20). A longtime friend of the Cortez family, Lorenzo who has just completed his master’s degree in Engineering at SLO. During the tour, he gave kudos to Bosco Tech for preparing him well for the rigorous SLO under-graduate and graduate programs.
St Patrick’s Celebration BLARNEY AND BLESSINGS CELEBRATION!
WORTH UP TO $300
A busy day on campus, they toured the engineering buildings and labs, shadowed an engineering class, viewed the dorms, had lunch in the dining commons, and even went to a local farmer’s market in town. Sean was fascinated to see how hands-on the class was. Sean, Jeremiah and Raymond were impressed and excited about college life and SLO is at the top of their lists!
While there, the families celebrated Lorenzo’s upcoming graduation from SLO’s graduate engineering program. Lorenzo, the Bosco Tech Community congratulates you on your achievement and sends you our best wishes. Godspeed!
The winner does not need to be present to win. Winner will be announced tonight in the food court area at 8:00pm.
Ticket Cost: $5 each or 5 tickets for $20
Your support tonight is most appreciated and invite you to join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, September 2nd at 6pm in the library.
AUGUST 2025
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
8/4-8/8
TUES 8/5
BAND CAMP 3-6 PM EACH AFTERNOON
PARENT COUNCIL MEETING AT 6 PM
MON 8/11 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS
TUES 8/12
THURS 8/14
START OF TECH ROTATION 1 (GRADE 9)
FALL ORIENTATION (BY TECH PERIOD)
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT AT 6 PM
FRI 8/15 LATE START AT 9 AM
SAT-SUN 8/16-8/17
CHEER CAMP IN THE GYM
TUES 8/19 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AT 10 AM
SENIOR COLLEGE INFO NIGHT AT 6 PM
THURS 8/21 PICTURE DAY (FORMAL DRESS)
CAP AND GOWN SIZING WITH HERFF JONES 1:45-3 PM
FRI 8/22 WELCOME BACK BBQ HOSTED BY PARENT COUNCIL AT 6 PM
TUES 8/26
SOPHOMORE COLLEGE INFO NIGHT AT 6 PM
WED-FRI 8/27-8/29 TRIDUUM
WED-THURS 8/27-8/28
WED 8/27
THURS 8/28
FRI 8/29
MON 9/1
TUES 9/2
WED 9/3
RECONCILIATION SERVICES BY THEOLOGY CLASS
TRIDUUM ASSEMBLY AT 8:10 AM
JUNIOR COLLEGE INFO NIGHT AT 6 PM
TRIDUUM LITURGY (FORMAL DRESS)
SCHOOL PICTURE MAKE-UP DAY
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY (SCHOOL CLOSED)
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR COLLEGE VISIT SESSION FOR SENIORS
PARENT COUNCIL MEETING AT 6 PM
JUNIOR RING / JACKET ORDERS 6:30-8 PM
MON 9/8 36TH ANNUAL TECH GOLF CLASSIC AT HACIENDA GOLF CLUB 10:30 AM
WED 9/10
FRI-SUN 9/12-9/14
SENIOR PORTRAITS BEGINNING AT 3 PM
TECHNOLOGY INFO SESSION #1 AT 6 PM (MANDATORY FOR FRESHMAN PARENTS)
CATHOLIC SCOUT RETREAT ON TECH CAMPUS
TUES 9/16 L.A. CATHOLIC PRAYER BREAKFAST AT CATHEDRAL AT 8 AM
WED 9/17 END OF TECH ROTATION 1 (GRADE 9)
THURS 9/18 START OF TECH ROTATION 2 (GRADE 9)
MON-FRI 9/22-9/26 SPIRIT WEEK
TUES-THURS 9/23-9/25 NORTHERN CA COLLEGE TOUR
THURS 9/25
SAT 9/27
SUN 9/28
LEADERSHIP DONOR DINNER AT 6 PM
CITADEL SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA BY BAND BOOSTERS
MOTHERS’ TEA HOSTED BY PARENT COUNCIL