The Gear--February 2026

BOSCO TECH’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

THE GEAR

DEMO DAY @ IMPACT LAB

ISSUE 159 FEB 2026

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,andwidespreadopportunitiesforstudents.

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.

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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

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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

Jhonen Hasenbein Oliver Klussmann Joshua Lagos Alexander Navarro Ivan Orozco Alexandro Parra Stephen Ramos Branden Rosales Joshua Vargas Josiah Villasenor Ryan Tan Diego Zambrano

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

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

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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

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

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

, e n o d Well en! m e l t n e g

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70% of t he Tech stu dent bod y earned H onor Ro ll status in the first semeste r!

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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!

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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!

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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: Contact Person Phone Email Yearbooks / Senior Portraits Ms. Laura Bower 626.940.2128 LBower@boscotech.edu Graduation Eligibility / Grades / Regalia Ms. Christine Gambill 626-940-2038 CGambill@boscotech.edu Disciplinary Matters Mr. Carlos Plantillas 626-940-2115 CPlantillas@boscotech.edu Kairos Mr. Rob Godinez 626.940.2139 RGodinez@boscotech.edu Transcripts Mr. Eric Tom 626-940-2020 Etom@boscotech.edu Finances / Tuition Ms. Doris Longoria 626-940-2018 DLongoria@boscotech.edu Grad Nite / Prom / Caps & Gowns Mr. Rudy Herrera 626-940-2087 RHerrera@boscotech.edu Service Hours (Students) Mr. Miguel Ramirez 626.940.2124 MRamirez@boscotech.edu Service Hours (Parents) 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).

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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: Name

Madrid Family Foundation Philip Rinaldi Charitable Trust Susan B. Klarner

Amount $ 25,000 $ 22,250 $ 5,000

Purpose Scholarships Scholarships 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.

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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 ContactCoachRudyHerrerarherrera@boscotech.eduformoreinformationonpracticesandopportunities to join the team! Winter Training will be starting soon.

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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!

GOLF SPONSORSHIPS/FOURSOMES AVAILABLE 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 CountryClub.Sponsorshipregistrationisnowopen; visit https://www.boscotech.edu/golfclassic

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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!

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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.

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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 Phoenix South OC

Feb. 5 Feb. 19 Feb. 26

Pasadena Inland Empire Las Vegas

Mar. 26 Apr. 9 Apr. 16

South Bay Denver Long Beach

Apr. 30 May 14 May 21

Don Bosco Technical Institute Mission Statement 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.

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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.

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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

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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

RE-ENROLLMENT DEADLINE FOR 2026-27

TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATION DEADLINE SAT

2/7

ANNUAL ALUMNI VOLLEYBALL MATCH AT 9 AM

S.T.A.R. TUTORING AT 9 AM

MON

GCU INSTANT ADMISSION DECISION DAY

2/9

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

JUNIOR UNITY CEREMONY AT 6 P.M.

TUES

3/3

PARENT COUNCIL MEETING AT 6 P.M.

FRI

3/6

ADMISSION NOTIFICATIONS SENT

SAT

3/7

S.T.A.R. TUTORING AT 9 AM

SUN

3/8

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