The Tribe - Summer 2018

The Alumni Newsletter of St. John Bosco High School

Summer 2018

Artist’s Rendering

Opening game expected to be a sell-out

New on-campus stadium to debut Friday, August 17; Braves to open their season against Utah’s Timpview High School It was once affectionately nicknamed Sticker Stadium, a large plot of land on the south side of St. John Bosco High School’s campus that formerly had been a bean field. Small weeds with sharp stickers that would attach to shoes and socks did not seem to discourage the football and soccer players who played there in the early 1960s. A few temporary bleachers were constructed on the sidelines, from which fans could watch as the Braves competed in the old Olympic league.

It was in 1967 that Director and Principal Fr. Joe Mediati recognized the need for a new and permanent stadium which would feature a natural grass field and a clay running track. Erected on the site of the old bean field, funding was raised with the help of the school’s Men’s Club. This

new stadium featured wooden bleachers on both the home and visitor’s sides, and had an original seating capacity of 3500. The temporary wooden bleachers from the old Sticker Stadium were not discarded, but instead sections were relocated to the baseball field where they stood on the first and third base sides for 30 years before being replaced.

In 1967, this newly constructed stadium at Bosco was viewed as a premier high school sports facility that compared favorably to most other high school facilities in the region.

With the expansion of the locker rooms in the early 1990s, the seating capacity of the stadium was also expanded to 4500 by adding additional

wooden bleacher sections to the visitor’s side of the field, and constructing new aluminum bleachers on the home side.

With the passing of Father Frank Ribotta, a former St. John Bosco teacher and administrator who loved football, the field was named Fr. Frank Ribotta Field in 2004 in his honor.

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Inside: - A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT - bosco names new vP for advancement and Alumni - JACK HASTERT RETIRES after 38 years - 2018 VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE - AND MORE

A message from Bosco President Dennis Mulhaupt Dear Friends of St. John Bosco High School,

our Catholic, Salesian identity, and prepare them to observe God’s presence in the people they encounter every day.

On Friday, March 2, Twitter and Facebook were flooded with posts from eighth-grade boys and their parents, proudly announcing to the social media world that they were the newest members of the Bosco Brotherhood.

Socially, co-curricular activities and a spirited student life will help these young men bond as Bosco Brothers. They will attend athletic games, enjoy social events and mixers with our sister school, Saint Joseph High School, join some of Bosco’s 25 clubs, participate in our award winning Academic Decathlon or Debate teams, take part in the Band or Theater programs or compete in our world-class athletic programs.

Earlier that day, acceptance packages arrived in the mail advising our newest Braves that they would soon embark on an exciting new adventure: a time to dream, try new things, stumble and get back up, take risks, learn, and take full advantage of Bosco’s caring, experienced educators.

The Class of 2022 will enter our campus as students for the first time this August, where exciting opportunities will await them.

Academically, they will take core college-preparatory courses and challenging electives, and potentially opt to be part of our widely recognized Sports Medicine, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Bio-Medical or Computer Science/Software Engineering Pathways.

As part of faith formation, they will serve their community by completing at least 80 hours of Christian Service. They can participate in the Kairos retreat, class liturgies and other opportunities to pray together and grow as a class.

Ultimately, the Bosco experience will help them understand

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Eventually, with the deterioration of the wooden bleachers on the visitor’s side, the stadium could no longer serve as Bosco’s home field for varsity football games, and the final game played in that stadium resulted in a 58-34 victory over Santa Margarita on November 7, 2014.

From that date forward, home games were played off-campus.

For nearly four years after that stadium was shuttered in late 2014, a new state-of-the-art sports facility was being planned. It is now scheduled to open this summer on the same land that once was a bean field. The Panish Family Stadium, named for lead contributor and alumnus Brian Panish ’75, will open in time to host Bosco’s opening football game on Friday, August 17, 2018

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Over their four years on our campus, these students will gain an appreciation and respect for the Braves who came before them, and will forge a special fraternity that will cross the many generations of Bosco Braves. They will recognize that all Braves, living and deceased, share one thing: they are all Bosco Brothers, under God. And when they graduate four short years from now, the Class of 2022 will be prepared to enter and excel in college, thrive in their careers, and selflessly serve as leaders in their communities and families.

As you browse this first 2018 edition of The Tribe, I hope that as an alumnus, you will be moved to come back and visit your campus. You are always welcome here.

May God Bless You,

Dennis Mulhaupt President

against Timpview High School from Provo, Utah. The $7.2 million stadium is being financed primarily through the generosity of Bosco alumni. The field itself will continue to bear the name of Fr. Frank Ribotta.

The stadium will feature a seating capacity of 5000. Aluminum bleacher seats will be on the visitor’s side, while the home side will have mid-field stadium seats for season ticket holders, and bleachers for general admission patrons, students and the Bosco Marching Band.

The scoreboard, located on the west side of the AstroTurf field, will be a massive 30 feet wide and feature an LED video board.

“This will be a great place to see a game. There is no running track

surrounding the playing field, so our fans will be very close to the action,” commented Athletic Director Monty McDermott. “We are making it Brian Panish ’75 convenient for our fans by offering game tickets online, and we are also planning to introduce season tickets with reserved seats.”

“We have played nothing but away games for the last three seasons,” noted head coach Jason Negro. “With six home games scheduled this year, it is going to be very nice to have a true home-field advantage once again.”

Bosco qualifies for Global Competition in Barcelona

Academic Decathlon Team wins Second Place in international competition

Derek Wadsworth, Ethan Wadsworth and Connor Roohan display their trophies at the World Scholars’ Cup.

St. John Bosco High School’s delegation of six teams of 17 students participated in the Los Angeles round of the World Scholars’ Cup. Held on April 30, this round was the largest ever in North America with over 200 participants from public and private schools all over Southern California.

The team of juniors Derek and Ethan Wadsworth and sophomore Connor Roohan finished second place overall.

As a result of their performance, they will advance to the global

round of competition this summer in Barcelona, Spain. Top finishers of the global rounds then participate in the Tournament of Champions at Yale University in November.

The team is seeking contributors who can help offset the team’s room, board and airfare expenses for global competition. Those interested in helping the team may contact Edgar Salmingo, Vice-Principal of Academics, at esalmingo@bosco.org.

100% of Bosco’s Class of 2018 earn college acceptance

What do Harvard, Yale, New York University, the United States Military Academies, Stanford, Brown, Johns Hopkins, MIT, USC, the California State Universities, the Universities of California and more than 160 other colleges and universities all have in common?

They have accepted members of the St. John Bosco Class of 2018 to be students this fall.

Accumulating more than $10 million in merit-based scholarships, all graduates in the Class of ’18 have earned college acceptance, with 95% of the class choosing to attend four-year colleges or universities.

In addition, 24 members of the class have earned athletic scholarships to compete at the collegiate level in football, basketball, soccer, crosscountry and track and golf.

Principal Christian De Larkin expressed his admiration for the graduates, and remarked, “The Class of 2018 has been very special, and we will miss them. Their college acceptances are a testimony to the academic excellence of this class.”

Class of 2018 College Acceptances Abilene Christian University Amherst College Arizona State University Azusa Pacific University Baylor University Biola University Boise State University Boston College Boston University Brown University Bucknell University California Baptist University California Lutheran University Cal. Poly State University Cal. State Poly. University C.S.U. Bakersfield C.S.U. Channel Islands C.S.U. Chico C.S.U. Dominguez Hills C.S.U. East Bay C.S.U. Fresno C.S.U. Fullerton C.S.U. Long Beach C.S.U. Los Angeles C.S.U. Northridge C.S.U. Sacramento C.S.U. Stanislaus Calvin College Canisius College Cerritos College Chapman University Claremont McKenna College Claremont University Colorado State University Concordia University, Chicago Cornell University Creighton University Cypress College DePaul University De Pauw University Drew University Drexel University East Los Angeles College El Camino College Florida State University Fordham University Fullerton College Georgia Institute of Technology Gonzaga University Goucher College Grand Canyon University Hartwick College Harvard University Hawaii Pacific University Hofstra University Holy Name University Humboldt State University Illinois Institute of Technology Indiana University John Paul the Great University Johns Hopkins University Johnson & Wales University Lehigh University Long Beach City College Los Angeles Harbor College Louisiana State University Manhattan College Marian University Marquette University Marshall University Marymount California University Mass. Institute of Technology Menlo College Miami University Missouri Valley College Montana State University New York University Northland College Northern Arizona University Northwestern University Norwich University Notre Dame College of Ohio Notre Dame de Namur University Nova Southwestern University Occidental College Ocean County College Ohio University Oklahoma State University Orange Coast College Pace University Pacific Union College Pacific University Palomar College Pasadena City College Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Philander Smith College Pierce College Point Loma Nazarene University Pomona College Portland State University Princeton University Purdue University Regis College Regis University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rice University Rio Hondo College Riverside City College Rivier University Roanoke College Rutgers University Sacramento City College Sacred Heart University Saddleback College Saint Anselm College Saint Augustine’s University Saint Louis University Saint Martin’s University

Saint John’s University Saint Mary’s College of California Saint Mary’s University Saint Xavier University Salem State University San Diego State University San Diego City College San Diego Mesa College San Francisco State University San Francisco Art Institute San Jose State University Santa Clara University Santa Ana College Santa Monica College Santiago Canyon College Seattle University Seton Hall University Seton Hill University Shaw University Sonoma State University South Dakota State University Southern Methodist University Southern New Hampshire University Southern Utah University St. Bonaventure University St. Edward’s University St. John’s University St. Lawrence University St. Mary’s College of Maryland St. Norbert College Stanford University Stetson University Stillman College Stonehill College Stony Brook University Syracuse University Talladega College Temple University Texas A&M University Texas Southern University Texas Tech University The Art Institute of Seattle The Catholic University of America The Citadel The George Washington University The Ohio State University The University of Alabama The University of Arizona The University of Iowa The University of Memphis The University of Montana The University of North Carolina The University of Oklahoma The University of Scranton The University of Texas Tufts University Tulane University Tuskegee University Tyler College United States Air Force Academy United States Military Academy United States Naval Academy Univ. of California, Berkeley Univ. of California, Davis Univ. of California, Irvine Univ. of California, Los Angeles Univ. of California, Merced Univ. of California, Riverside Univ. of California, San Diego Univ. of California, San Francisco Univ. of California, Santa Barbara Univ. of California, Santa Cruz Union College University of Alaska University of Arizona University of British Columbia University of Colorado University of Connecticut University of Dayton University of Denver University of Houston University of Illinois University of Mary University of Massachusetts University of Miami University of Minnesota University of Missouri University of Nevada Las Vegas University of Nevada Reno University of North Texas University of Notre Dame University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Portland University of Providence University of Puget Sound University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of South Carolina University of Southern California University of St. Thomas University of the Pacific University of Utah University of Washington University of Wisconsin Vanguard University Virginia Tech. University Washington State University West Virginia University Westmont College Whittier College William Jessup University Woodbury University Xavier University Yale University

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Bosco welcomes 235 new freshman from 132 area elementary and middle schools

Coming from North in Pasadena and South in Huntington Beach, from East in Corona and West in El Segundo, a group of 235 academically talented young men will enter St. John Bosco High School as the Class of 2022. Having graduated from 132 area elementary and middle schools, both private and public, the Class of 2022 appears to be ready to tackle the rigorous college-preparatory experience that is the hallmark of a St. John Bosco High School education.

“I personally review every application we receive for admittance, and have been very impressed by the accomplished young men coming to Bosco this fall,” noted Becky Ellison, CLASS OF 2022 Associate Dean of Admissions.

“On the whole, Bosco has attracted well-rounded young men who will excel here. Not only have they scored well academically, but they also represent a group of talented athletes, musicians and artists.”

Their first day as Bosco Braves will be on Wednesday, August 8, when the class will participate in a retreat to become acquainted with their classmates and further enhance their faith formation prior to their first day of academic classes on August 10.

Bosco adds Computer Science/Software Engineering to the Pathways Program

What distinguishes St. John Bosco High School from other area high schools is a comprehensive program of academic pathways, in which highly qualified students can Jason Pillon ’10 Nathan Corkhill ’09 embark on a four-year program of intensive study under partnerships with area universities, organizations and alumni. These pathways include Engineering, Social Entrepreneurship, Bio-Medical Science and Sports Medicine.

Pathway students will participate in advanced level coursework and project-based learning experiences.

For the 2018-19 academic year, Bosco will be adding a new pathway in Computer Science and Software Engineering.

Faculty members and Bosco alumni Jason Pillon ’10 and Nathan Corkhill ’09 will assume instruction in this new Pathway.

“Creating a Computer Science/Software Engineering pathway will help us demonstrate educational leadership, better prepare students for college and career success, differentiate Bosco, and help us continue to attract students,” noted Bosco Principal Christian De Larkin. “Computer Science empowers students to become creators, not just consumers, of the technology that surrounds them.”

The addition of this Pathways program was made possible by a generous $200,000 donation from an anonymous donor.

Phil Consuegra named Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations In early May, St. John Bosco President Dennis Mulhaupt announced the appointment of Phil Consuegra to the position of Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations. Assuming his new responsibilities on May 14, Mr. Consuegra oversees the school’s fund-raising, as well as the further enhancement of communications with the school’s alumni.

“It is an honor to be called to serve this incredible community,” Mr. Consuegra noted. “The obvious passion of the Bosco men who have walked these halls, as well as the innovative vision for the future of this school, are inspiring. I’m fortunate to be joining such a wonderful Catholic Salesian family that values the development of the total person – inside and outside the classroom.”

A product of Catholic education, Mr. Consuegra grew up in Atlanta and graduated from Villanova University with a B.A. degree in Political Science. He subsequently earned a Master’s Degree from Miami University in International Relations. Professionally, he has taught U.S. Government and American History at the high school level, and has worked in independent schools across the country in fund-raising and external relations.

“Faith-based education is something that I treasure, not only for how it impacted me personally, but for those young men who are fortunate enough to attend Bosco,” he shared. “I fully appreciate that in today’s complex social environment, our greatest value is in helping young men take responsibility for their own actions, guiding them spiritually, developing their social skills and preparing them academically for success in college.”

“We are excited that Phil has joined the Bosco Family,” commented Bosco President Dennis Mulhaupt. “He has great passion for Catholic education, and his experience in Board development, Alumni Relations, and school fund-raising were exactly what we were looking for in this position. I am looking forward to working with him to advance the mission of Don Bosco.”

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Served Bosco as Teacher, Coach, Athletic Director, Counselor and Campus Minister

Jack Hastert retires after 38 years Jack Hastert is a legend at St. John Bosco High School. Working at the school for 38 years, he has served in a variety of capacities: Bookstore Manager for ten years, Athletic Director for ten years, Guidance Counselor for nine years, Teacher for 37 years and Campus Minister for six years. He recently retired on June 30, 2018, at the conclusion of the school year.

“Yes, it is time to retire,” he noted, “but you can’t get rid of me that easily.

I intend to continue to coach varsity golf, and you will see me around the campus for various activities. I won’t disappear!”

A native of Southern California, Mr. Hastert attended St. Dominic Savio elementary school and is a Bosco alumnus from the class of 1970.

He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Loyola Marymount University in 1974, and his Master of Arts in Religious Studies from Mount St. Mary’s College in 1992.

After getting his undergraduate degree, he served as a member of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, working as a P.E. teacher and youth minister at St. Joseph parish in Seattle from 1976 to 1978.

In October of 1978 he moved back to California and began working as the first youth minister of St. Dominic Savio parish, and continued until 1983 as leader of the Upper Room youth group. While working at St. Dominic Savio, he accepted a part-time job in

1980 managing the Bosco bookstore.

Reflecting on his career that has spanned nearly four decades at St. John Bosco High School, Mr. Hastert has fond memories.

“Most of all, I will miss the people here. The faculty, staff and students have been an integral part of my life for so many years. I will miss interacting with them on a daily basis.”

The California Interscholastic Federation presented the Champion for Character award in 2015 to Mr. Jack Hastert, shown third from left.

What will he not miss?

“The stress,” he emphasized, “I won’t miss the stress.”

Among the many positions he has held at Bosco, he was most fond of his work in Academic Counseling.

“Counseling was my favorite job at Bosco. It was very satisfying to meet the kids one-on-one, help them with their academic and personal challenges, and guide them through the Bosco experience.”

Those who have been around the school for many years know that the Hastert name has been part of Bosco for decades. Mr. Hastert has three younger brothers who each attended Bosco. He and his wife Kerry, whom he met while working at St. Dominic Savio, sent their son Jacob to attend Bosco, and they have eight nephews who also have attended Bosco.

One might think that with all of his years of coaching, Mr. Hastert might consider his greatest accomplishment to be on the athletic field. Not so.

“Of all the accomplishments I may have had at Bosco, I am most proud of a program I started way back in 1979, taking the boys

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regularly to the soup kitchen. The kids still do that today, and it not only helps the hungry and homeless, but I believe it makes a lasting impressions on our students.”

Of course, Mr. Hastert has a lighter side.

One of his former students, John Findley of the class of 2013, played varsity golf on Mr. Hastert’s team and remembers him fondly.

“Mr. Hastert was a great coach and cared deeply about every one of us on the team. But what I remember clearly about him were the corny jokes he would tell.

Man, he told some really bad jokes!”

Mr. Monty McDermott, Bosco’s Athletic Director, has known Mr. Hastert for more than 35 years and sums up his admiration.

“There are very few people in our community that truly live their life walking in the footsteps of Don Bosco,” commented Mr. McDermott. “Jack Hastert professes a Salesian charism that influences and inspires his colleagues, friends and most importantly, his students. He has been a mentor and friend to me and to so many others throughout the years, but his true passion is his family. He is a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. I will miss him.”

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Cross-Country: Young players moving to varsity

While the team graduated five seniors from their 2017 team, three varsity runners return to the 2018 Bosco CrossCountry team. Additionally, a talented group from the Frosh-Soph team, who were the 2017 Trinity League champions, is moving up to the varsity level.

“Once again, our team will be in the hunt for the league title, the CIF title and the State title,” remarked head coach Tim McIntosh. “I anticipate a very successful season. We have a solid core of young runners, who have put in many miles of training over the summer months.”

The team will be led by senior Zeke Delgado, who was second-team All-League in 2017. Also returning are juniors Alex Frias and Gabriel Cordova.

The team will open in San Diego at the West Hills Invitational on September 1.

Ice Hockey: Braves looking to rebuild

Last season, much to the astonishment of the hockey world, the St. John Bosco hockey team claimed the Bronze Medal in Division II of the National Championships played in Minnesota.

They also claimed the Division II championship in the Anaheim Ducks High School Hockey League. Despite not having a full roster, the squad found the special chemistry and teamwork that allowed them to flourish.

“This is going to be a rebuilding year,” noted Bosco head coach and former Olympian Tomas Kapusta. “With the graduation of key players, and other top underclassmen being recruited by junior teams, we have a lot of work to rebuild, but we are up to the challenge.”

Coach Kapusta is looking for host families for international hockey players attending Bosco. Those families interested should contact him at tkapusta@bosco.org.

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Water Polo: Veteran team eyeing playoffs

Hoping to continue the success of their past seasons and replicate the strength of St. John Bosco’s 2016-2017 Water Polo team, this year’s team is full of returning players.

The team graduated only two seniors from last season. Consequently, the 2018 Water Polo team is comprised of returning veterans and a strong senior lineup. Two of those seniors, Patrick Burke and Mitchell Myers, hope set a winning example in the upcoming season. Both are longtime varsity players.

When asked about the future, Coach Jeffrey Powers stated that “Having a large portion of the roster coming back is exciting and we are looking to make another playoff run like we did two years ago.”

The team will continue to practice over the summer months in anticipation of a challenging season.

Football:

Ranked #2 in USA If preseason high school football rankings can be an accurate barometer of things to come, then the 2018 edition of St. John Bosco Braves football will be a formidable competitor in the Trinity League, California and the nation. At least, that is what USA Today has predicted in its preseason poll released in May, in which Bosco was ranked number two in the nation.

The team is led by junior quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei, and returns several veterans on both the offensive and defensive lines, running backs and in the defensive secondary.

Twenty-four Braves currently are holding NCAA Division 1 offers.

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Bosco’s innovative Principal: An interview with Dr. Christian De Larkin Dr. Christian De Larkin has served as Principal of St. John Bosco High School since July, 2017.

Before being named Principal, he served as Bosco’s Vice-Principal of Academics Affairs. He was recently interviewed by Tribe editor and former newspaper executive, Jack Findley.

Jack: Thanks for meeting with me this afternoon.

Christian: I am delighted.

Jack: So, let’s start at the beginning?

Christian: I was born in Los Angeles, in an area now called Faircrest Heights. I attended Palisades Charter High School. For my undergraduate work, I went to Loyola Marymount, although I almost went to Cal State Los Angeles because I attended college classes there while I was in high school.

However, my high school English teacher influenced me to go to Loyola Marymount, where I double-majored in Psychology and Spanish. I went on to get my Master’s and Ed.D. at Loyola, while also working full time as a teacher, and later as a counselor and administrator.

Jack: What motivated you to consider

coming to Bosco as Vice-Principal of Academic Affairs in 2014?

Christian: I think there are a number of reasons I was attracted to Bosco. First, I really believe in the Salesian Charism, meeting the boys where they are in life in order to educate them. Second, Bosco was developing their academic pathways, and I wanted to be a part of that. Third, I saw the school’s diversity as one of its greatest strengths. Students are strengthened by communing with other students of different temperaments, talents, convictions, races and economic backgrounds.

Jack: What are some of the highlights of Bosco’s accomplishments during your tenure?

Christian: Right off the bat, we developed academic co-curricular activities to enhance learning experiences outside of the classroom. I am proud of programs such as Robotics, Mock Trial, American Mathematics Competition, Project Echo Business Competition and Academic Decathlon, to name a few. We already had Engineering and Bio-Med pathways when I arrived at Bosco,

but I worked closely in the introduction of the Sports Medicine, Entrepreneurship and Computer Science pathways.

Jack: So what are your goals for the future of Bosco?

Christian: That’s easy. We strive to achieve excellence in all we do. That is, to facilitate the best high school experience for young men in Southern California, forming them to be men of faith, intellect, leadership and citizenship. This goal is not only attainable, it is expected. The continued dedication of our faculty, staff, administration and parents will make this a reality.

Jack: Thanks, Christian.

2018 VARSITY FOOTBALL AND TAILGATE SCHEDULE ST. JOHN BOSCO BRAVES Date

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Friday, August 17 SJB Quad, 5 PM Friday, August 24 Friday, August 31 SJB Quad, 5 PM Friday, September 7 SJB Quad, 5 PM Friday, September 14 Friday, September 28 SJB Quad, 5 PM Friday, October 5 SJB Quad, 5 PM Friday, October 12 Friday, October 19 Friday, October 26 SJB Quad, 5 PM

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Upcoming Events July 24: Stadium Dedication August 3: Bosco Football Golf Classic August 15: Dodger Night August 17: Opening Game / Tailgate August 31: Tailgate September 7: Tailgate September 28: Tailgate October 5: Tailgate October 26: Homecoming Game / Tailgate October 26-27: Class of 1988 Reunion October 28; Alumni Memorial Mass

Press-Telegram names Bosco “Best Private School”

For four years running, the readers of the Long Beach Press-Telegram have again voted St. John Bosco High School as the “Best Private School” for 2018 in their Readers Choice awards.

Included in these awards are a wide variety of people, places and things which the Press-Telegram readers have chosen as the best in the region.

The Press-Telegram circulates throughout the greater Long Beach area, extending from northern Orange County to southern Los Angeles. It is the highest read daily newspaper and website in the greater Long Beach area.

“Those of us around Bosco’s students and teachers every day fully recognize how special this place really is,” commented Principal Christian De Larkin. “I am thrilled that the residents of this region recognize that Bosco is indeed the top-tier college preparatory high school in this area.”

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