THE GEAR
TECH EARNS HIGHEST COLLEGE BOARD HONOR
For the third straight year, Bosco Tech has earned a spot on the College Board’s AP Honor Roll. The Tech garnered a platinum-level ranking--the highest possible--based on a combination of participation, scores, and widespread opportunities for students.
Launched in 2023, the AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools doing outstanding work to welcome students into Advanced Placement courses and to support them on the path to college success. Bosco Tech has earned a spot each year for exemplary performance.
HONORING
A TECH B’BALL ICON
CELEBRATING TECH LEGEND
What a great evening--Tech legend, twotime All American, and retired NBA player Wayne Engelstad (PH ‘85) was honored during the Tiger varsity basketball game against Verbum Dei on Jan. 14.
A permanent banner hanging over the court was unveiled before the cheering crowd of friends, fans and former teammates.
Wayne was a vital part of the Tech’s champion b’ball team, helping the 1984 Division I Techmen shoot to #12 in the nation with his skill while averaging 25.3 points per game. Congratulations, #44, Wayne Engelstad!
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.
STUDENTS DEMO PROSTHETIC LIMB
IMPACT LAB TEAMS CREATE/PRESENT INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
Bosco Tech’s Impact Lab Demo Day was truly impressive! Student teams presented original inventions and showcased their work and prototypes through a professional, startup-style format.
Student Team 1 showcased a golf bag dolly focused on lowering cost and improving accessibility for everyday golfers. Using CAD-driven design and iteration, the team explored how thoughtful engineering can simplify existing solutions while maintaining performance. Team 2, made up of track athletes, presented a lightweight spike cover designed to improve safety and mobility by allowing runners to walk on hard surfaces without removing their spikes. The design features a unique honeycomb structure, developed through iteration and testing to balance grip, durability, and ease of use, showing how athlete-driven engineering can lead to practical, real-world solutions.
A functional prosthetic hand was unveiled last. “The Impact Lab’s first project focuses on the design and 3D printing of functional prosthetic hands for individuals with partial hand amputations,” explained Impact Lab President Aditya Kumar. “Through prototyping and testing, the team has explored how accessible manufacturing can support real-world functionality and impact.”
Built by students. Driven by purpose. This is only the beginning. –Bosco Tech Impact Lab
2025-26 1ST SEMESTER HONOR ROLL
Honors List
1st Semester Final GPA
3.00-3.49
Freshmen
Alexander Araiza-Basica
Paul Calderon
Jayden Calm
Kevin Castillo
Ray Chavarria
Charles Davison
Matthew Delgadillo
Joaquin Foster
Mathias Garcia
Nicholai Garcia
Ryan Gill
Luc Gloria
Haden Klinman
Josiah Mendoza
Diego Morales
Gael Morales
James Morales
Elias Ortega-Melchor
Alexander Palomares
Matthew Perez
Izaiah Plantillas
Noah Ramirez
Nathaniel Rodriguez
Steven Rojas
Anthony Salazar
Nicolas Solis
Ethan Vincent
Mason Winget
Sophomores
Damien Chan
Ahmir Childress
Mychael DeArman
Isaac DeCuir
Kaysen Duhamel
Edward Florez
Alejandro Gutierrez
Robert Hamilton
Devin Johnson
Amauri Lara
Maxwell Lopez
Isaac Macias
Lucas Maltez
Peter Oliver
Santino Pedraza
Andrew Plazas
Sebastian Rivera
Christian Rocha
Valentino Serbin
Justice Takahashi
Paul Vasquez
Jacob Villasenor
Raymond Zozaya
Juniors
Angel Alvarado
Owen Beltran
Anthony Delgadillo
Luis Garcia-Henriquez
Sergio Gomez
Aidan Hauffen
Henrik Helms
Albert Mendoza
Andrew Miranda
Frank Munguia
Bryant Ramirez
Tyler Tafoya
Ricky Tran
Joaquin Varela
Jensen Yost
Seniors
Noel Aguilar
Jose Alvarez
Alex Cai
Gianni Carrano
Dylan Casas
Alex Chavez
Sean Cortez
Lukas Deusch
Oscar Frausto
Nathan Garcia
Aaron Gutierrez
Jhonen Hasenbein
Oliver Klussmann
Joshua Lagos
Alexander Navarro
Ivan Orozco
Alexandro Parra
Stephen Ramos
Branden Rosales
Joshua Vargas
Josiah Villasenor
Ryan Tan
Diego Zambrano
High Honors
1st Semester Final GPA
3.50-3.99
Freshmen
Johaness Almaraz-Meza
Kyle Bray-Ali
Jason del Campo
Mateo Cano
Jason del Campo
Aidan Delgado
Adrian Enriquez
Ethan Fonacier
Francisco Fonseca
Diego Galvan
Loic Goeppert
Victor Gonzales
Carson Lam
Ethan Lieu
Bernard Lina
Eliseo Pacheco
Ruben Rendon
Jesus Rojas
Sagitaba Satria
Matias Sanchez
Ronnie Seamans
Noah Zurita
Sophomores
Jivan Abajian
James Barrie
Damian Cardenas
Mark Castillo
Leonardo Chicas-Chavez
Maxwell Ciriano
Arturo Cuadrado-Guerra
Adam Delgadillo
Joshua Diaz
Jeff Garcia
Lucas Kooyenga
Lexus Leung
Daniel Longoria
Nathaniel Mendez
Nathan Mendez-Osorio
Santiago Morales
Victor Nguyen
Colin Oh
Esteban Ortega
Joshua Ortiz
Leonardo Palacio
Sean Resendez
Christian Rodriguez
Andrew Villegas
Tyler Wu
Juniors
Matthew Abundiz
Brandon Ayala
Connor Bigham
Wyatt Brause
Angel Calvache
Raymond Cervantes
Harrison Coronado
Andrew Estevez
Daniel Garcia
Diego M. Gonzalez
Diego S. Gonzalez
Freddy Gonzalez
Sebastian Guzman
Liam Hogan
Dallas Jauregui
Xolani Johnson
Jalen Jovellanos
Matthew Marin
Anthony Marquez
HONOR ROLL (CONTINUED)
Manolo Pedraza
Isaiah Perez-Sandi
Sean San Diego
Diego Sandoval
Matthew Scofield
Seniors
Patricio Bernard
Lucas Castillejo
Naim Diab
Diego Favela
Liam Lopez
Carlos Maguellal
Cristian Payan
Andrew Phaneuf
Aidan Ramos
Nicholas Renteria
Diego Romero
Eduardo Soto
Raul Tapia
Dominic Valadez
Highest Honors
1st Semester Final GPA
4.0 & Above
Freshmen
Cian Anthony Aguja
Winston Chan
Nathan De Anda
Seth Delgadillo
Magnus Diep
Martin Herrera
Noah Mejia
Isaiah Peterson
Matthew Posada
Noah Renfeldt
Mateo Rios
Kieran Vecchione
Leon Wang
Aidan Wu
Sophomores
Nicolas Adalin
Henry Arizmendi
Micah Beltran
Clark Castro
Justin Cini
Valentino Consolida
Ernesto Cosme
Ruben Hernandez
Abraham Jette-Kouri
Alexander Kelekian
Carter Lam
Matthew Lopez
Enrique Mercado
Cristian Mojica
Enrique Perez
Noah Reyes
Alexander Richter
Sebastian Rosas-Garcia
Ezio Veneziano
Noah Villanueva
Eric Xia
Juniors
Seraj Arteaga
Andy Cao
Gavin Castellanes
Evan Cipriani
Ethan dela Rosa
Yuchen Dubois
Andrew Garcia
Shotaro Harada
Aditya Kumar
Julian Lee
Raymond Martinez
David Morales
Raymond Morales
Harnoor Multani
Joaquin Nguyen
Tristan Nguyen
Marcos Posada
Riley Rapp
Diego Rico
Oscar Sun
Arnel Tacadena
Dylan Vo
Edwin Yang
Seniors
Mario Barbosa
Nathan Bobadilla
Tomas Carranza
Ethan Jether De La Cruz
Nicolas Gonzalez
David Kassabian
Hovan Kuftedjian
Jacob Martinez
Ricardo Martinez
Vincent Nieves
David Parks
Alejandro Rico
Aleister Santana
Julian Santana
Francis Smith
Massimo Sorce
Kyle Tran
Aaron Wu
Well done, gentlemen!
JANUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Each month, Bosco Tech announces the winners of the Student of the Month award that recognizes success in the classroom and celebrates the outstanding characteristics of our students as citizens of the school community. These individuals were voted on by their teachers to receive the Student of the Month award for January:
Grade 9: Kieran Vecchione--This young man is an all-around great student who consistently puts in strong effort, remains attentive during class, and asks meaningful, on-topic questions that show genuine understanding. He is always on time with his work and a participant in all classroom discussions. This freshman stands out for his strong commitment to learning.
Grade 10: Abraham Jette-Kouri--This sophomore’s positive energy and positive attitude transmits to his fellow classmates and helps create a good learning environment and vibes. He arrives to class early, ready to learn, and delivers consistently high-quality work. He regularly goes above and beyond.
Grade 11: Yuchen Dubois--This junior is the highest achieving student in AP Statistics and he has started to apply advanced statistical techniques to a major technology project. But he also impresses with the variety of his interests. He and a teacher came across a collection of old newspapers with events from near the end of the Cold War, which he took great interest in and ended up taking them home. His teacher remarked; It’s pretty rare to find a math AND history buff in the same guy.
Grade 12: Andrew Phaneuf--This young man is not only an exceptional student, but is also dedicated to the larger community outside of Bosco Tech. He consistently performs at a high level, showing a deep understanding of the material. His dedication and charisma are contagious and have inspired his peers, and even his teachers, to increase our own efforts. He as always 100% engaged in the lesson and he shows a level of compassion and critical thinking that distinguishes him. A lot of people say that a student who gets this award “represents what Bosco is all about.” In this case, this senior is the one we look forward to teaching every day, no matter what class or band. He comes to class curious and ready to work. He makes no judgments, and lives the spirit of St. John Bosco in all he does.
Congratulations, gentlemen! We’re very proud of these young men and their positive approach to both their studies and their contributions to the school community! Well done!
ON-CAMPUS SAT EXAM IS MARCH 20
CONVENIENT OPPORTUNITY FOR TECH JUNIORS
Bosco Tech is again offering a convenient opportunity for juniors to take the SAT this Spring. They can sign up to take the exam on campus during a school day, Friday, March 20 (https:// gofan.co/event/5931964?schoolId=CA18801)
The test will be administered online and students can use their own devices; please review the College Board rules regarding what is allowed. Students can indicate on the sign-up form they would like to borrow a laptop from the Tech to test.
Although 80% of colleges and universities (like the UC’s and CSU’s) do not require test scores, many elite colleges have decided to again require them. (Some examples include Caltech, MIT, Purdue, Yale, Harvard, Stanford, Dartmouth, Brown, UT Austin, Vanderbilt, and Wisconsin.)
Bosco Tech’s counseling department encourages our juniors to take at least one standardized test--either an SAT or ACT-and in providing our students with a Spring SAT School Day, we hope to make the process easier on students and parents. We will also offer an SAT School Day for seniors in October 2026
The exam registration cost is $64 and If you believe you may qualify for a fee waiver, please email Ms. Christi Gambill at cgambill@boscotech.edu.
SENIOR COLLEGE SWEATSHIRT PHOTO
REPRESENT: WEAR YOUR FUTURE PLANS FOR CLASS PHOTO
Senior parents, Friday, May 22, is College/Career Shirt Day and Senior Student Life Awards. It’s still early, but once your son has made his plans for fall, please make sure he has a hoodie, sweatshirt, t-shirt or pennant representing those plans. The group photo will be taken at 1 p.m., just right before the Senior Student Life awards ceremony that begins at 2 p.m. Family members are welcome to celebrate our seniors who are active in on-campus clubs and service organizations!
Please remind your graduate to wear a shirt with his chosen college/ university/trade school /career on it!
SJB FEAST DAY CELEBRATION
Chess, giant Jenga, paper airplane contests were just a few of the creative and fun festivities students enjoyed on the Feast of St. John Bosco, celebrated on Jan. 30 this year.
Always an opportunity for our school community to celebrate the life and legacy of the Father and Teacher of Youth, the celebration embodied the teachings of Don Bosco who believed that young people grew best in environments rooted in joy, trust, and authentic relationships. In that spirit, the day is intentionally designed around fun, food, and fellowship; activities are structured to allow for a free-flowing, inclusive experience where participation and connection matter more than winning.
ST. PATRICK’S EVENT IS MARCH 8
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY--LIVE TRADITIONAL MUSIC & DANCING
CLASS OF ‘26 UPCOMING EVENTS
THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE FAMILIES OF SENIORS
(Updated 1/20/2026)
Monday, February 16 – NO SCHOOL – Presidents Day
Friday, February 20 – Pupil-Free Day – Teacher In-Service
Yearbook Sales: buytheyearbook.com School Code: 729996
• Deadline to purchase a Senior Dedication is FEB 27
• Yearbooks will be on sale for $110 until MARCH 6
• Senior dedications also must be completed & submitted by MARCH 6
• All Yearbook-related questions, please send to: Ms. Bower (LBower@boscotech.edu)
Tuesday, March 10 to Friday March 13 – Midterm Exams
, Tuesday, March 17 – Quarter 3 Grades Due
This grade capture is used to calculate senior awards (ex: Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Honor Cords & Stoles)
Friday, March 20 – Pupil-Free Day – Parent / Teacher Conferences (8-5pm w/breaks)
Wednesday, April 1 – Easter Liturgy/Spring Salesian Spirit Games
Thursday, April 2 to Sunday, April 12 – NO SCHOOL – Easter Break
Tuesday, April 14 to Friday, April 17 – Kairos 100
See Mr. Campa, Mr. Gaba, or Mr. Godinez for details and applications. Ms. Gambill will also be attending Kairos 100 and will not be on campus for these dates.
Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24 – College & Career Week
Daily speakers & events
Wednesday, April 22 to Thursday, April 23 – Design Build Competition (ACE Seniors)
Friday, April 24 – PROM – 7-11pm
Westin Bonaventure Hotel – Bonaventure Brewing Co – 404 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles 90071
Tickets will be available on GoFan
Monday, April 27 – NO SCHOOL – AP EXAM PREP HOLIDAY
Friday, May 1 – Standard Deadline to Accept Admission & Submit Enrollment Deposit to Colleges
Please research & confirm with your schools – some may have later deadlines.
CLASS OF ‘26 UPCOMING EVENTS
CONTINUED
Friday, May 1 – Christian Service Hours Deadline – Mr. Miguel Ramirez
Hours turned in after this deadline are not guaranteed to be noted on the Final Transcript, and will not be considered for end-of-year awards. The Class of 2026 is required to complete 100 hours over 4 years to be eligible to graduate. (Transfer students are required to complete 25 hours for each full year enrolled in Bosco Tech.)
Friday, May 1 – Parent Service Hours Deadline – Mr. Paul Garcia
Parents are required to complete 30 Service Hours per year, 15 of which must be Bingo Hours (unless an alternate arrangement was agreed to.) Failure to complete the required hours may result in additional charges and/or a hold being placed on the student’s diploma/transcript. For questions about Parent Service Hours, please contact Mr. Paul Garcia (pgarcia@boscotech.edu).
AP TESTING SCHEDULE (senior courses only – see school calendar for all grade level tests)
• Tues., May 5 - AP Human Geography (8am) & AP US Government & Politics (12pm)
• Weds., May 6 – AP English Literature (8am)
• Thurs., May 7 – AP Statistics (12pm)
• Fri., May 8 – AP Macroeconomics (12pm)
• Mon., May 11 – AP Calc AB & AP Calc BC (8am)
• Weds., May 13 – AP Physics C: Mechanics (12pm)
• Fri., May 15 – AP Environmental Science (8am)
Friday, May 15 – Spring Band Concert – 6pm
Wednesday, May 20 – Thursday, May 28 – Senior Final Exams
Wednesday, May 20 & Thursday, May 21 – Senior Tech Exams (regular class schedule - 8-3:05pm)
Tuesday, May 26, Wednesday, May 27, & Thursday, May 28 – Senior Academic Exams (no tech classes) Friday, May 29 – Senior Make-up Exams
Friday, May 22 – College / Career 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!
Students – please wear a shirt with your chosen college / trade school / career on it – Class/Tech photos will be taken.
Friday, May 22 – Deadline to submit remediated class transcripts to Registrar
All credit recovery / make-up courses must be cleared by Friday, May 22 at 4:00pm. Official transcripts must be sent to Registrar@BoscoTech.edu .
Failure to do so will result in the student’s diploma being held until proof of completion is submitted.
CLASS OF ‘25 UPCOMING EVENTS
CONTINUED
Please be aware that some schools take several weeks to send out a transcript, so please plan ahead. For those taking classes through Mt. SAC – the deadline to finish their courses is May 14. Failure to finish will result in no credit earned. Work is not rolled over to a new semester; incompletes are not given.
Monday, May 25 – NO SCHOOL – MEMORIAL DAY
Wednesday, May 27 – Cap & Gown Pickup – 11:30-1:30 – Library (after the senior final exams that day)
Thursday, May 28 – Senior Academic Awards Ceremony – 6:00pm-7:15pm – Gym
The Class of 2026 will be honored for academic achievements on the school campus. Seniors receiving awards will be notified.
Formal dress is required for seniors & they may bring up to six guests to the ceremony
Thursday, May 28 – 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 29 – 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 through their individual instructor(s).
TENTATIVE/AWAITINGCONFIRMATION–Wednesday,June3–GradNite@Disneyland–7am–2:00am
Tickets will be sold on GoFan. A permission slip & copy of your health insurance are required. Meet by 7:15am at Youth Min / Student Activities. Bus will transport us to Disneyland, and return to Bosco at approximately 2am.
Monday, June 1 – Senior Semester 2 Grades captured at 10am
Counselors will begin graduation eligibility checks as soon as grades are captured.
Friday, June 5 – Graduation Rehearsal, BBQ & Senior Sunset – 4pm - 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 6 – 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. The ceremony begins promptly at 5pm. We conclude at approximately 7:30pm.
Gown return: Graduation gowns must be returned after the ceremony to BMET Lecture Hall, before seniors leave campus.
Caps and tassels remain with the graduate. Be sure to remove all pins, cords and awards from the gown.
CLASS OF ‘26 UPCOMING EVENTS
CONTINUED
Failure to return the gown Saturday will result in a $125 fee, payable directly to Herff Jones.
Who to contact regarding:
Yearbooks / Senior Portraits
Graduation Eligibility / Grades / Regalia
Disciplinary Matters
Kairos
Transcripts
Finances / Tuition
Grad Nite / Prom / Caps & Gowns
Service Hours (Students)
Service Hours (Parents)
Person
Ms. Laura Bower 626.940.2128 LBower@boscotech.edu
Ms. Christine Gambill 626-940-2038 CGambill@boscotech.edu
Mr. Carlos Plantillas 626-940-2115 CPlantillas@boscotech.edu
Mr. Rob Godinez 626.940.2139 RGodinez@boscotech.edu
Mr. Eric Tom 626-940-2020 Etom@boscotech.edu
Ms. Doris Longoria 626-940-2018 DLongoria@boscotech.edu
Mr. Rudy Herrera 626-940-2087 RHerrera@boscotech.edu
Mr. Miguel Ramirez 626.940.2124 MRamirez@boscotech.edu
Mr. Paul Garcia 626.940.2147 PGarcia@boscotech.edu
TECH FAMILIES BETTER COMMUNITY
JOINING FORCES FOR BETTER A ENVIRONMENT
Bosco Tech students and their families recently joined a Breathe SoCal volunteer event in partnership with Rio Hondo College, Rio Hondo College Corps, and California Climate Action Corps. They worked on an edible community garden on the Rio Hondo College campus and created mosaic garden pavers with an organization that supports blind artists. The Tech students (and their families) participating were: Ryan Diab (ACE ‘29), Ethan Fonacier (CSEE ‘29), Andrew Garcia (BMET ’27), and Joaquin Varela (BMET ‘27).
IN GRATITUDE
The Bosco Tech community is extremely grateful for all recent donations made by generous foundations, organizations and alumni. Among those gifts:
Madrid Family Foundation
Philip Rinaldi Charitable Trust
Susan B. Klarner
$ 25,000 Scholarships
$ 22,250 Scholarships
$ 5,000 TechFund
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.
FEBRUARY 2026
BY ATHLETIC DIRECTOR RICARDO GONZALEZ
With winter sports winding down, our spring teams are all getting ready to start off their seasons. 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.
SOCCER- @bosco_tech_soccer
Coach Alvarenga and the varsity team have picked up steam in league play with some impressive wins. They look to clinch a postseason spot as they close league at Mary Star on Feb 2nd.
BASKETBALL @boscotechbb
A big THANK YOU to Coach Damien Reyes for stepping in to be the interim Head Coach to end the season as the varsity team played a very tough Camino Real League Schedule. We thank all the coaches and players for their work throughout the season!
BASEBALL @boscotechbaseball
Coach Duhamel and his teams are ready to compete in a tough Camino Real League following their league title last year. Keep an eye out for preseason games throughout the end of February and March.
GOLF
Coach Brian Waters leads his growing golf program into another strong season in the Del Rey League for this upcoming season.
Contact bwaters@boscotech.edu for more information on training and winter work going into the spring season.
TENNIS
Contact Coach Rudy Herrera rherrera@boscotech.edu for more information on practices and opportunities to join the team! Winter Training will be starting soon.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball has participated in some off season tournaments as they head into their season and going into Santa Fe League play. For questions, please contact Coach Reyes at dreyes@ boscotech.edu
TRACK
Coach Blayze Fimbres will be leading his track athletes in Camino Real league matches throughout March and April. Be on the lookout for preseason invitationals.
FOOTBALL
Football is putting in work as they continue to develop our players with 7v7 training and competitions. Contact Coach Uballez for more information.
CROSS COUNTRY
Congratulations to Junior Evan Cipriani and Sophomore Noah Villanueva for making 1st Team All Del Rey League and Senior Nicholas Renteria and Sophomore Isaac Macias for being 2nd Team All Del Rey League! Great job fellas!
GOLFSPONSORSHIPS/FOURSOMESAVAILABLE
Bosco Tech is thrilled to present the 37th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Glendora Country Club. Check-in begins at 8 a.m.; shotgun start is at 10 a.m.
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 post-tournament 19th Hole Gathering!
Proceeds from the Golf Classic go directly to the Bosco Tech Alumni Scholarship Fund. Since 1955, the Tech’s focus has been educating students from all walks of life. Your sponsorships and registration support over 70% of their families to afford a nationally unique education.
Join our Cinco de Mayo celebration at Glendora Country Club. Sponsorship registration is now open; visit https://www.boscotech.edu/golfclassic
TEAM MAKES FAMILIES’ SPIRITS BRIGHT
MOST SUCCESSFUL FARMWORKERS GIFT DRIVE TO DATE
Inspired by the ministry of St. John Bosco, Tech football players made the holidays brighter for farmworker families in Central California. In partnership with the annual efforts of San Gabriel Mission, teammembers, led by junior Dylan Velazquez, coordinated the most successful campus-wide gift drive to date. Much-appreciated donations included essential toiletries, warm blankets, winter scarves, beanies, gloves, work gloves, winter jackets, and toys for children. These items were personally distributed by teammembers to two family camps and one men’s camp.
Special thanks to Dylan, Head Coach Adam Uballez, the football booster parents, and everyone who donated. From left to right, the football players in the top right photo are: Joaquin Foster, Sean Resendez, Nathan Pacheco, Quinn Anguiano, Gavin Cornejo, Javier Pacheco, C.J. Davison, Elijah Ambrose, Dylan Velazquez, Gerardo Rodriguez, Matthew Martinez and Nathaniel Rodriguez. Great job, Tigers!
SCORING IN CALTECH MATH MEET
Congratulations to Tech junior Andy Cao (BMET ’27) who participated in the recent Caltech Math Meet. As a solo participant, Andy competed against math whiz teams from all over the world and ranked an impressive seventh out of 40 teams.
“I had a great time meeting students from all around the world,” Andy said. “I’m not the biggest math person, but it was fun to step into new fields and use what I’ve learned from my courses. It made me seriously consider pursing mathematics and physics!”
“I also got to network and learn about interdisciplinary fields that align with my own interest in my technology, BMET!”
Great job, Andy!
REMINDER: MORNING DROP-OFF SAFETY
Please remember that the Administration Parking Lot, closest to San Gabriel Blvd., is not for dropping off students in the morning. The reason barricades are positioned across the entrances to this lot is to protect our students when they cross it after being dropped off either at the bus stop, along San Gabriel Blvd., or in the North Lot.
Please treat all of our young people like they are your child and keep this lot only for students to cross before and after school. Do not drive around the posted barricades or attempt to enter through the exit ramp facing Delta St.
Student safety is our highest priority at Bosco Tech and we count on all of our families and friends to support us towards that goal.
ALUMNI, WE’RE HEADED YOUR WAY
COMING SOON TO A VENUE NEAR YOU!
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. Visit https://www.boscotech.edu/ alumni/out-of-town-alumnireceptions for details.
Alumni in the Palm Springs area recently caught up with Tech President (and alumnus) Memo Gutierrez (AU ‘83) at Palm Desert’s La Quinta Brewery. Good to see you, Techmen! Left to right are: Frank Coffey (EL ‘73), David Waterman (EL ‘84), Gary EL (ME ‘68), Memo Gutierrez (AU ‘83), and Jorge Flores (DR ‘83).
Ventura Feb. 5
Phoenix Feb. 19
South OC Feb. 26 Pasadena Mar. 26 Inland Empire Apr. 9 Las Vegas Apr. 16
Don Bosco Technical Institute Mission Statement
Bay Apr. 30
Don Bosco Technical Institute is dedicated to creating leaders in engineering, science, and technology by presenting opportunities for real world experience that provide graduates an edge in university studies and career development. Established in 1955, Bosco Tech is a college preparatory Catholic high school guided by the educational philosophy of St. John Bosco and offers challenging academic exploration through project-based learning.
TUITION ASSISTANCE DEADLINE IS 2/6
The Tech’s tuition assistance application is available and the deadline date to submit is February 6, 2026 – “No exception will be made after the deadline of February 6, 2026.”
Parents must apply annually online for tuition assistance through the FACTS Family Portal. Once the reenrollment packet is submitted, apply for the online tuition assistance application through the FACTS Grant & Aid, by following the steps below:
• Returning families log in to your FACTS Family Portal. On the home page select Financial, and then select apply for FACTS Grant & Aid
• Sign in with your email and password.
• Click on Start Tuition Assistance Application.
• Select the appropriate school year 2026-2027.
• Complete the steps as prompted and upload all the required documents.
• Submit with FACTS Tuition assistance processing fee of $45.00.
Please note:
The information requested above is essential to FACTS and the Tuition Assistance Committee for review. The committee feels a strong responsibility to make fair and logical decisions. Therefore, your responsibility, if you wish to be considered for tuition assistance, is to provide updated and valid information.
To ensure your application receives full consideration, please complete each step indicated above. Any incomplete applications will not be reviewed. We expect that all recipients of tuition assistance maintain both good academic standing and conduct. Additionally, please note that if your FACTS account is past due, your tuition assistance may be affected. We are dedicated to helping families afford a Bosco Tech education.
We hope that applicants find our process straightforward and easy to complete. Thank you for your time and consideration.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. John Garcia at jgarcia@boscotech.edu.
REENROLLMENT DEADLINE IS 2/6
It’s that time of year again for families to apply for Fall 2026! The deadline to submit the online enrollment packet is February 6, 2026. Submitting your enrollment packet early or on time helps us prepare for a successful school year! The online reenrollment packet is currently accessible through your FACTS Family Portal.
• Parents must apply annually online for reenrollment through the FACTS Family Portal.
• The reenrollment packet is required to be filled out and submitted before applying for tuition assistance.
Accessing via the Tech’s website:
• Please go to www.boscotech.edu, from the top right-hand corner
• Select Student/Parent Hub
• Scroll down click on FACTS Login
• DBTI-CA is the district code
• Sign in with your Username and Password
• Select Parent and then select Login.
Once on the FACTS Family Portal home page,
• Select Apply/Enroll of the on the left-hand side,
• Select Enrollment/Reenrollment,
• Select Click Here to Open Enrollment,
• Select the Start Enrollment Packet.
Enrollment Packets are pre-populated; please update information carefully and confirm the data before submitting your reenrollment packet. This information becomes your son’s permanent school record-- please review before submitting.
As stated in the Enrollment Contract, an enrollment fee of $700 is charged to your FACTS payment plan account and is split into two payments of $350 each, with a due date of Feb. 27, 2026, and March 27, 2026 as an automatic withdrawal from your FACTS payment plan account.
Following charges are the Student Service Fees of $800, split in two payments of $400 on April 24, 2026 and May 15, 2026. We are looking forward to providing your child with a productive school year!
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Doris Longoria at dlongoria@boscotech.edu
FEBRUARY 2026
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.
TUES 2/3
PARENT COUNCIL MEETING AT 6 P.M.
THUR 2/5 SOPHOMORE RETREAT
FRI 2/6
SAT 2/7
RE-ENROLLMENT DEADLINE FOR 2026-27
TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATION DEADLINE
ANNUAL ALUMNI VOLLEYBALL MATCH AT 9 AM
S.T.A.R. TUTORING AT 9 AM
MON 2/9 GCU INSTANT ADMISSION DECISION DAY
TUES 2/10 JUNIOR RETREAT
SAT 2/14 HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
ALUMNI BASEBALL GAME / HOMERUN DERBY
MON 2/16 PRESIDENTS’ DAY (SCHOOL CLOSED)
WED 2/18 ASH WEDNESDAY (STUDENT BODY LITURGY--FORMAL DRESS)
THUR 2/19 LA RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS YOUTH DAY
FRI 2/20 TEACHER IN-SERVICE DAY (STUDENT-FREE DAY)
FRI-SUN 2/20-2/22 LA RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONGRESS
SAT 2/21
S.T.A.R. TUTORING AT 9 AM
TUES-WED 2/24-2/25 SALESIAN PROVINCE SCHOOL VISITION
WED 2/25
TUES 3/3
FRI 3/6
SAT 3/7
SUN 3/8
JUNIOR UNITY CEREMONY AT 6 P.M.
PARENT COUNCIL MEETING AT 6 P.M.
ADMISSION NOTIFICATIONS SENT
S.T.A.R. TUTORING AT 9 AM
ST PATRICK’S CELEBRATION AT 5 P.M.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
TUES-FRI 3/10-3/13 THIRD QUARTER EXAMS
SAT 3/14
ENROLLMENT DEADLINE FOR NEW FAMILIES
MON 3/16 QUARTER BREAK (NO SCHOOL)
TUES 3/17 QUARTER 4 BEGINS
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY
TUE-THUR 3/24-3/26 WCEA/WASC ACCREDITATION VISIT
