THE GEAR MONTHLY PARENT NEWSLETTER

ISSUE 57

MAY 2016

Bosco Tech Symphonic Band Brings Home the Gold! (See page 12)

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STUDENTS CAN EARN COLLEGE CREDIT —DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM DEADLINE IS MAY 16

Did you know that Bosco Tech has launched a dual enrollment program with Grand Canyon University (GCU)?

That means our high school students can take online college courses and earn college credit while completing their

high school curriculum. Available classes include business, criminal justice, communications, economics, govern-

ment, history, sociology and psychology, The cost is $200 per class with an $85 textbook fee.

The enrollment deadline is Monday, May 16. Applications are available in the office of Mr.

A.J. Pimentel, Director of Tuition Assistance and College Counselor. For more information

about the dual enrollment program or about GCU, please contact Mr. Pimentel at

apimentel2@boscotech.edu and 626-940-2084.

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Bosco Tech family and friends,

At our recent Jazz Night Out event, to accentuate and recognize the achievements of our

students in the music program, I spoke of the gift of the arts—specifically, music— and

how this art form is transformative throughout cultures regardless of political conditions.

I shared the following, “This evening, we are gathering to celebrate music. To call out its

impact upon human society—in the best of human history and even in its worst. Themed

to recognize musical scores from the movie industry, I would like to direct my words to

you this evening regarding the impact music has upon children in our current conflict-

driven global situation. Whether directly or indirectly, war is devastating, not only to

human life, but to human culture and the human spirit.

Child psychiatrist Anica Kos, in commenting upon the therapeutic effects of music on

children in war-torn countries, states ‘If you go through war, you encounter so many bad

things, your vision of humanity is garbled, even destroyed. You see everything as bad. It is important to provide

children with proof that there are still good people in this world. I think this is the most important—much more

important than all psychologists and psychiatrists.’

One cannot ignore the plight of Syrian refugees, many of whom are children. In our annals of human conflict, let

us not forget the children in Gjkove, Kosovo. These youngsters have seen both the best and worst that humanity has

had to offer. Those living in the Slovene Village, a transit shelter camp on the outskirts of town, have all lost a

family member during the Milosevic’s ethnic cleansing following the NATO’s bombing campaign that ended the

1999 Kosovo war.

Through arts-minded organizations like the Shropshire Music Foundation’s singing and harmonica program,

founded in 1999 by Los Angeles composer and music instructor Liz Shropshire, music is used to teach valuable

skills in a nonthreatening environment. Shropshire, like our spiritual father Don Bosco, believes that music

animates the human spirit. Its absence in the life of a child creates a void that cultivates distrust in the human spirit

while music helps deflect bad experiences that are toxic to a child’s innocence. The Shropshire Foundation, and

other initiatives that promote music education to children in war-torn countries through UNICEF’s peace education

programs prevalent in Macedonia and Cambodia, are examples of organizations that embrace music education as a

means to bring children together, not only to talk about reconciliation, but somehow to create an experience that the

person from the ‘other side’ can be trusted.

Jazz Night Out is about celebrating the accomplishments of young people—our students—while embracing simi-

lar ideals.” The significance of a well-grounded music education program is immeasurable. We are truly blessed to

have our music program guided and led by Mr. Daniel Almanza. May the Lord continue to bless Bosco Tech with

talented musicians and artists.

Xavier Jimenez

President

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AP EXAMS IN MAY!

Our junior and senor students will be culminating their studies in Advanced Placement (AP) courses when

they take their College Board examinations during the first two weeks of May. These exams are very important

as they determine whether a student may receive college credit for these courses at the university level.

Most examinations will occur in the Multi Purpose Room, which has been specially prepared to administer the

tests according to the College Board requirements. Some language tests may occur in the library; be sure to

check with your instructor about the exact location.

Parents: please help your sons to be well prepared for these

examinations. In addition to encouraging them to study hard and

complete their final practices, be sure that they get plenty of sleep

the night before each exam, begin the day with a nutritious

breakfast, and come to class prepared for whatever requirements

each exam may have.

Greetings, Tigers! 2016-2017 SCHOOL UNIFORM SALES EVENT DAYS

Uniform try-on and sales event (Location: Library) (Note: Free Shipping During These Days)

Wednesday, June 29, 3–8 p.m. – Students with last name beginning A through M

Thursday, June 30, 3–8 p.m. – Students with last name beginning N through Z

Make-up uniform try-on and sales event (Location: Library)

One day only! (Note: Shipping charges will apply. All orders $100.00 or more will ship FREE)

Friday, July 29, 3–8 p.m.

aUniform is a national distributor and does not offer a store location for walk-in orders or fittings. Please attend a sales

event listed above to assure your son is properly fitted and can order uniforms to be received for the start of school. All

other orders will be taken online, by fax or phone, and delivered within 2-3 weeks from time of order placement. Size

exchanges are at student's expense, no exceptions.

Dressing American One Stitch at a Time aUniform—626-205-3860—www.aUniform.com

Monday, May 2 Chemistry Tuesday, May 3 Computer Science A Spanish Language Wednesday, May 4 English Literature Thursday, May 5 Calculus AB Calculus BC Chinese Language

Friday, May 6 U.S. History European History Monday, May 9 Physics C: Mech. Tuesday, May 10 U.S. Government Spanish Literature Wednesday, May 11 Macroeconomics Thursday, May 12 Comparative Govt./Politics

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SUMMER SCHOOL WALK-IN REGISTRATION IS JUNE 21-22

Bosco Tech will offer a full roster of academic enrichment and review courses, as well as sports camps, to

boys and girls this summer. Six-week high school courses begin on Monday, June 27, while five-week middle

school courses begin on Tuesday, July 5.

High school students can earn a full year’s course credits over the summer by successfully completing acceler-

ated classes in Geometry, Algebra II and Pre-Calculus, while students who wish to recover academic credit can

choose from a wide range of offerings. Also offered are enrichment classes such as Android Apps Design and

Beginning and Intermediate Guitar.

Middle school students can enroll in enrichment classes like Fun with Electronics & Computers or build and

program their own robot in a Robotics class. Students can also participate in a hands-on laboratory science work-

shop, or attend cheerleading camp. Sports camps will be offered for baseball, basketball, cross country, football,

soccer, and tennis beginning June 27 (check website for individual camp dates). Both the basketball and cross

country camps are open to students as young as fourth grade.

The deadline for summer school pre-registration is June 10. Walk-in

registration, on a space-available basis, will be conducted on Tues.-Wed.,

June 21-22, in the school library from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 to 4

p.m. Prices vary by class level. For further information and for registra-

tion forms and fees for classes or sports camps, visit

www.boscotech.edu/summer-programs.

BOSCO TECH SENIORS NOMINATED FOR TECHNOLOGY AWARD

Five outstanding seniors have been nominated for Bosco Tech’s Cardinal James

McIntyre Award. Given in honor of the co-founder of Bosco Tech, the award is

annually bestowed upon a senior who, in the eyes of the technology faculty, has

taken the greatest advantage of the educational opportunities offered by the school.

The recipient of this award has demonstrated unwavering commitment and

excellence in his technological studies, involvement in community, while also

excelling in their academic studies.

This award encompasses many aspects of a student’s life and reflects the notion

that it is through growth and development as a whole person that an individual sets

himself apart and pursues a path through life that will lead to spiritual, personal and

professional success. This award acknowledges a student’s conviction in all these areas.

Congratulations to the 2016 Cardinal McIntyre Award nominees:

- Architecture & Construction Engineering Reiley Akkari

- Computer Science & Electrical Engineering Darrian Gardea

- Integrated Design, Engineering & Art Christian Apanecatl

- Media Arts & Technology Hector Cruz

- Materials Science, Engineering & Technology Everson Cruz

In April, each nominee was interviewed by a panel of technology department chairmen who then selected one

recipient. The successful nominee will be named at graduation and presented with a $1,000 scholarship spon-

sored by the Bosco Tech Alumni Association. All of the nominees are to be commended for their achievement!

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Arizona State University

Azusa Pacific University

Boise State University

Cal Poly, Pomona

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

California State University, Channel Islands

California State University, Dominguez Hills

California State University, Fullerton

California State University, Humboldt

California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Sacramento

California State University, San Marco

Fordham University

Grand Canyon University

Hult International Business School

Iowa State University

Loyola Marymount University

Marist College

Marymount California University

New Mexico Instit. of Mining & Technology

Northern Arizona University

Oregon State University

Puget Sound University

Rensslaer Polytechnic University

St. Louis University

Texas Tech University

United States Naval Academy

University of Arizona

University of California, Davis

University of California, Irvine

University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Merced

University of California, Riverside

University of California, San Diego

University of California, Santa Cruz

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

University of Illinois

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

University of Nevada, Reno

University of New Mexico

University of North Dakota

University of Oregon

University of Southern California

West Virginia University

Whittier College

(List is current as of 4/14/16)

The faculty and administration of Don Bosco Technical Institute would like to congratulate the Class of

2016 for all they have accomplished during their four years here. Below are the names of colleges and

universities to which our seniors have been accepted. We are so proud of each senior for his remarkable

achievement!

Class of 2016 College Acceptances

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BOSCO TECH HONOR ROLL—PRINCIPAL’S LIST 2015-2016 Third Quarter Grading Period—GPA 3.0 to 3.49

Congratulations to all of our scholars

Freshmen

Luis Alvarez

Andrew Arenas

Justin Atienza

Kevin Banuelos

Marlon Barahona

Joaquin Barbosa

Marcos Chavez

Joseph Cisneros

Gabriel Corcio

Abraham Diaz

Diego Espinosa

Adam Gomez

John Michael Gonzalez

Raymond Gritton

Gerrence Gumabao

Yung Jun Kim

Kenneth Lorenzana

Alex Magallon

Vincent Maldonado

Adrian Medrano

Marco Nakano

Miguel Nunez

Qixin Ouyang

Daniel Pineda

Carlos Potrero

Justin Recinos

Andres Rodriguez

Daniel Rojas

Alejandro Rojo

Luis Sosa

Bryan Valdivia

Johany Vazquez

Adrian Villegas

Yibin Xu

Zibo Zhou

Sophomores

Guadalupe Agramon

Alejandro Alaniz

Sebastian Banderas

Aaron Dang

Jesus Diaz

Andrew Duenas

Gabriel Espejel

Justin Estrada

Diego Gomez

Franco Herrera

Daniel Hosseini

Jaime Hurtado

Anthony Longoria

Dominic Mercado

Matthew Olmos

Jordy Paredes Geddes

Oscar Perez

Armisael Ramirez

Anthony Reyes

Isaiah Rojas

Christopher Salazar

Steven Tieu

Anthony Torres

Drake Tran

Suyay Vazquez

Juniors

Andrew Arboleda

Devin Cornair

Luis Cruz

Matthew Davis

Carlos Gonzalez

Jonathan Hall

Bumjoon Kim

Mohammad Javad Lashkarizadeh

Matthew Lewis

Noah Lopez

Frank Lora

Shant Loussararian

Jacob Lovi

Zachary Lugo

Ian Luke Lumbres

Adrian Martinez Cisnero

Rodrigo Plata

Yuxi Rong

Kyle Shea

Timothy Thai

Diego Vargas

Hang Ming Zhang

Seniors

Angel Ajanel

Richard Barcelo

Brian Camero

David Casillas

Edward Castro

Xavier Cervantes

Brennan Chua

Cristian De La Mora

Luis Escobar

Anthony Figueroa

Edwin Flores

Victor Flores

Alejandro Hernandez

Ezequiel Hernandez

Samuel Hernandez

Adrian Hurtado

Nicholas Ibarra

Anthony Lopez

Diego Macias

Joshua Martinez

Fernando Munguia

Ryan Navarette

Andrew Phan

Adam Razo

Christian Rios

Jeremiah Rodriguez

Michael Sainz

Anthony Tichachati

Nguyen Vu

Jonathan Walsh

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Freshmen

Kema Allin Alex Cepeda Adam Crawford Munoz Aaron Dominguez Devyn Espino Cache Michael Felix Michael Garcia * Max Granados * Nicolas Gutierrez * Nicholas Hernandez * Patrick Jackson Emiliano LaFarga Jakob Logan Julian Lopez Rene Lopez Shuhao Lu Dennis Marciuska * Joshua Maros * Julian Martinez Ian McConnell * Patrick Miranda Stanley Quiros * Emmanuel Rodriguez Jess Rodriguez * Peter Ronney Alejandro Rosales Henry Rosas * Anthony Sosa Ethan Truong Christopher Valdivia

Sophomores

Daniel Arteaga * Devyn Barrios Gabriel Benitez Shane Beshlian Anthony Caballes * Fabrizio Castaneda * Cameron Caterio * Kenneth Chua * Anthony Cortez William Cosso Hersonamoreti Cruz Anthony Duarte * Lorenzo Espinoza Kwan Hang Yam

Sebastian Jurado * Patrick Kakooza Yuzhong Li Alexander Martinez Hirofumi Nakayama * Yehya Nasser Aaron Sarmiento * James Villagrana Grayson Wade * Anthony Wadzinski Cedric Woirhaye

Juniors

Manuel Alvarez Noel Cordero Augustine Escalera

Anthony Garcia *

Joseph Garcia

Leslie Giovanny

John Paul Gomez Reed *

Alfredo Gutierrez

Joseph Hernandez

Sebastian Lopez

Ian Samuel Madrigal

Daniel Martinez

Joel Medina

Mario Mijangos

Lance Morales

William Ramos *

Jason Reyes

Michael Rodriguez

Sebastian Rojas

Adrian Rosas *

Luis Saucedo

Jerome Tadeo

Lorenzo Zamora

JunLin Zeng

Seniors

Hiram Acosta

Reiley Akkari *

Jesus Alvarado

Christian Apanecatl

Justin Bohol

Justin Bueno *

Norris Chen *

Kyle Chiang *

Everson Cruz

Hector Cruz

Christopher Diaz *

Angelo Dominic Domingo

Matthew Engquist *

Alex Escobar *

Darrian Gardea *

Matthew Gilligan

Donovan Gonzalez

Elias Hosseini *

Noah Jimenez *

Trevor Johnson

Dustin Kelso

Alfonso Magallon *

Christopher Martinez *

Jacob McKinney

Erick Mendoza *

Alexis Ortiz

Matthew Quintanilla

Ricky Rodriguez *

Gian Carlo Samayoa *

Zachary Solorza

Andrew To *

Rene Vega

Emilio Zuniga

* = 4.0 GPA or higher

BOSCO TECH HONOR ROLL—PRESIDENT’S LIST 2015-2016 Third Quarter Grading Period—GPA 3.5 and Above

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KONICHIWA! STUDENTS TOUR JAPAN —BY SENIOR & JAPANESE CLASS STUDENT ANGELO DOMINGO (CSEE)

During spring vacation, I was able

to visit Japan with 19 other students

from Bosco Tech. Our trip was

filled with many new experiences,

like riding the Shinkansen, or the

bullet train, taking Japan's train

system, visiting old temples and

castles, and more. We visited tradi-

tional places, like Kiyomizu

Temple, Osaka Castle, Itsukishima

Temple, and Nijo Castle, which

showed a lot of traditional Japanese

architecture and styling. We went to

modern places like Tokyo Tower, Shibuya Crossing, Namba City, and Akihabara, which show off Japan's mod-

ern architecture and even modern technology. Two additional highlights were getting to meet a survivor of the

Hiroshima bombing and celebrating Easter Sunday Mass at the Salesian-run St. Mary Cathedral in Osaka.

Japan is a beautiful place, but the people are what

make me love the country. Cashiers and waiters treated

us with the utmost respect and politeness. Train con-

ductors were very nice and were able to help in anyway

possible, even to those who could not speak Japanese!

We were able to meet other high school students at a

Salesian school in Japan. We learned how much work

and time the students there spend at their respective

clubs and sports. The faculty and staff were also nice

and welcoming. My trip to Japan wasn't just for sight-

seeing, I was able to meet new people and experience

new things. I hope to practice and study more Japa-

nese, so that when I go there again, I will be able to

understand and get to know everyone I meet better.

(This is not Angelo’s first trip to Japan. He represented the

U.S. there last summer as a high school ambassador

through the Tomodachi Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s

International Exchange Program. Mrs. Catherine Diaz,

Director of Bosco Tech’s International Student Academic

Program and a chaperone on the recent trip said of him,

“Angelo was one of our group leaders and he truly took it

seriously. He was awesome in helping us navigate through

the subway to the correct platform entrance. He spoke

Japanese beautifully, and represented us at the Saliseo

Polytechnic High School, Japan’s version of Bosco Tech,

serving as a fine representative of our school. He’s quite a

remarkable young man.”) (continued on page 9)

LESSONS LEARNED ON THE ROAD

EUROPE 2016 —BY JUNIOR DANIEL UBALLEZ (MAT) & SENIOR ERICK MENDOZA (MSET)

Daniel Uballez—My experience on the trip was amazing. I

had never been on a plane, so the plane ride was like a roller

coaster. I had a great once-in-a-lifetime experience. When we

arrived in London, we visited several historic sites like the

London Bridge, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben. We also

visited Oxford University and at night we took a ride in the

London Eye.

Later on, we went to France by bullet train with a very

nice view of the countryside. In Paris, we visited a perfume

museum were they showed us how perfume is made. The

Louvre was part of the itinerary, and we saw the Mona Lisa

and many art collections. After that, we visited the L’arc de

Triomphe, and Notre Dame cathedral. On our last day in Paris,

we visited the Palace of Versailles which was amazing and

very beautiful. We concluded the day with a trip to the Eiffel

Tower and a boat ride.

Finally, we visited Barcelona in Spain. We went to the

Sagrada Familia church, started by Gaudi, and later we visited

Park Guell, also designed by Gaudi. They both were spectacu-

lar! Las Ramblas and the cathedral were so interesting and his-

toric. We finished in Camp Nou, the massive FC Barcelona stadium, where we got to walk on the field.

Erick Mendoza—Overall, the trip was amazing, interesting and 100% educational. Despite some heavy rain

and fast winds, we saw and experienced some of the most beautiful places in the world. I had an amazing trip,

visited historic locations, and met interesting people—it could have not been done with out our amazing group

leader, Mrs. Elenes!

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LESSONS LEARNED ON THE ROAD (FROM PG. 8)

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• All sales are between private parties

• Transactions must be cash or checks only.

• Bosco Tech is not liable for wrong books purchased.

• Book list will be available by early July on the school website:

www.boscotech.edu. Click on the current students tab, choose

‘files and downloads’ to access.

• Call Cathy Rivera with questions (626-940-2006)

IMPORTANT: SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS As part of a college preparatory curriculum, the Bosco Tech

faculty believes students need to keep their minds active and

engaged during the summer months through reading. The relaxed

atmosphere of summer is a perfect time for students to pace

themselves and enjoy the reading assignments with more flexible

deadlines. This helps to build habits that support our goal of all

Bosco Tech graduates becoming life-long learners.

All juniors and seniors have required summer reading in both

English and social sciences; sophomores have required summer

reading in English only. Seniors taking either AP European History or AP Comparative Government and

Politics also have summer reading, as do students entering the second year of Bilingual Spanish or taking

AP Spanish Language and Culture.

Typically, the assigned readings require students to select a piece of work or purchase a specified book, com-

plete the reading, and either complete and submit a short assignment via email to the instructor or be ready for a

relevant assignment when the new school year begins.

Students will be given reading lists just prior to the end of the school year. Complete reading lists and follow-

up assignment instructions will soon be posted on the school’s website (www.boscotech.edu). ISBN numbers

will be listed on the site so that students can purchase the same edition of the book; be sure the ISBN number

matches. Books can be purchased at book stores or online.

The faculty of Bosco Tech appreciates the crucial role parents play in their son’s education and your support

of these summer assignments reminds our young people of the importance of reading throughout the year.

USED TEXTBOOK SALE HOSTED BY THE BOSCO TECH PARENT COUNCIL

Thursday, July 7, 5-7 p.m. in Tech Hall

Important: please make sure that you check your course request list and the book list before purchasing books. Contact the finance

office at 626-940-2018 with questions regarding the book list.

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BLACK & GOLD GALA CELEBRATES THE BEST OF BOSCO TECH Alumni, long-time instructors, current and past parents,

and friends of the Tech celebrated the school's accomplish-

ments while recognizing longtime contributors and leaders

at the annual Black & Gold Gala on April 9 at Monte-

bello’s Quiet Cannon. The event, that included exciting

live and silent auctions, raised funds to benefit the school’s

tuition assistance program.

The evening’s special honorees were former president

and principal Father Thomas Prendiville, Mr. Gene Burns,

retired band director, and the Boeing Company, each of

whom has been pivotal to the school’s long-term success.

Special thanks to the Bosco Tech Parent Council for their

efforts to make the night a huge success!

FORE! 27TH ANNUAL BOSCO TECH GOLF CLASSIC IS 7/15

Please join us at the 27th Annual Bosco Tech Golf Classic at the Montebello Golf Course on Friday, July 15.

Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.; the shotgun start is at 10 a.m. An awards banquet will conclude the fun day.

Golf packages are $125 per player before June 30; the cost goes up to $150 per player after that date.

Packages include green fees, range balls, golf

cart, goodie bag, tournament competition and

prizes, awards buffet and on-course refreshments.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Visit

www.boscotech.edu/events to sign up today.

All funds raised by the tournament will provide

support to the Alumni Association’s tuition

assistance fund and Bosco Tech’s athletic

program.

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BOSCO TECH MUSIC NEWS —BY BAND BOOSTER MR. JUN REYES

2016 Heritage Festival—The DBTI Symphonic Band

struck gold! On April 7, the Don Bosco Tech Sym-

phonic Band travelled to Seattle to participate in the

2016 Heritage Festival. On April 8, the band performed

three Czech folk songs during the competition at the

Chief Sealth International High School. This earned

them the Gold Award and the Most Outstanding Band

Trophy. In addition, a big congratulations goes to band

leader Elias Hosseini as he earned the Ovation Award

for his musical and academic accomplishments in and

out of school.

The band was hosted by Seattle’s Bishop Blanchet

High School. Vice Principal Chuck Bocian gave the band

a tour of the school, highlighting the campus chapel that

was dedicated to St. John Bosco. The band was deeply

appreciative of the hospitality given to them by the

school.

While in Seattle, the band toured the University of

Washington campus. They were treated to a historical

Underground Tour of Seattle. The students also visited

Pike Place Market, hiked the Washington Park Arbore-

tum and had some fun at the Experience Music Project

Museum. The award ceremony was held at Tillicum Village at

Blake Island. All in all, a very successful trip for the band. None

of this would have been possible without the support of the Don

Bosco family. Thank you!

(FYI: The international Salesian news bureau (Agenzia Info

Salesiana) recently spotlighted the band’s stellar festival performance

on its website.)

Jazz Night Out—The band then turned its focus to the Jazz

Night Out Concert on April 22. This year’s theme was “Music of

the Movies!” It was a great evening listening to the Jazz Band

perform music from all our favorite movies!

Spring Concert—The DBTI Concert band and the Music Appreciation Class will be performing for their an-

nual Spring Concert on May 17. More information about the Spring Concert will become available in the com-

ing weeks.

If you are a parent of a new or returning student for 2016-2017, encourage them to join the band program next

year! This year’s Seattle trip is an excellent example of the kinds of opportunities that are available to our

students. Check out the band's YouTube channel, DBTI Music at www.youtube.com/dbtimusic. For more

information about the band program, contact Music Director Daniel Almanza at dalmanza@boscotech.edu or

dbtimusic@gmail.com.

“Music is God's gift to man, the only art of heaven given to earth, the only art of earth we take to heaven.”

-- Walter Savage Landor

The 2015-2016 Bosco Tech Marching Band

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SPORTS UPDATE—TRACK & FIELD

—BY MR. BRAD STOLZ

As of this writing, Bosco Tech’s Track &

Field team has had three Camino Real

League meets so far in April. With our

young team, the results this month have

been mixed: we lost to St. Paul, we missed

winning St. Monica by a mere 5 points

(two of our best scorers were absent), and

we handily defeated our biggest rival,

Cantwell.

For the JV team, our freshmen have

scored especially well: Vincent

Maldonado has twice scored 1st in the

800, 1600, and 3200 meter races and 3rd in

the 400. Adam Crawford twice took 1st in

the long jump, twice 2nd in the 100 meter

sprint, and one 2nd and 3rd each in the 200

sprints. Esteban Castorena had a 1st in

high jump, 2nd in long jump, and 3rd in

hurdles. Alonso Chavez helped us with a

1st in the 400. Gabriel Gonzalez had 1st in

shot put, 2nd in 300 hurdles. The leading

scorer in the JV sophomores was Sidney

Herrera who earned three 1sts in 100 and

200 meter sprints and 1st for 400 meters.

Cameron Caterio aided the team with two

3rd and a 2nd in the 100 and two 2nds and a

3rd in the 200 meter sprints. Gabriel

Espejel received 3rd place in the 100 and

200. Richard Meza ran 2nd in the 800 and

3200, and 3rd in the 1600 meter distance

races. Finally, Giovanni Iaconis took 2nd

in shot put.

The varsity team also had some out-

standing accomplishments: our athlete with the most firsts was freshman Aaron Dominguez: three times for

3200 meter and once for 1600; he also once came in 2nd for 1600 and 800 meter races. Another freshman who

scored well in a distance race was Joseph Cisneros taking 2nd in the 3200. Junior Matthew Vanegas had a 1st

in three different events: 110 hurdles, high jump, & long jump. In the 400 meter, sophomores Joel Martinez ran

1st, and Forest Yang took 2nd. For the juniors, Augustine Escalera did well in the hurdles with a 1st and a 2nd

in the 300 and a 2nd in the 110. Rey Castellanos had three 1sts: long jump, 100, and 200 meter sprints. In pole

vault, Shant Loussararian got a 1st and Sebastian Rojas a 2nd. Shant also won his heat of the 400 meter

sprint with a new personal record (PR) of 1 minute, 5 seconds. Finally, senior Alex Honegger took 2nd in the

400 meter sprint, and David Casillas three times took 1st place in shot put. In the St. Monica meet, our 4 X 4

relay team of Rey Castellanos, Daniel Uballez, Hiram Acosta, and Forest Yang won their race.

BOSCO TECH SPONSORS Bosco Tech would like to thank the following businesses for their support.

We are grateful to our generous sponsors!

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SERVICE HOURS SHOW STUDENTS’ OVERWHELMING DEDICATION —BY MR. RUDY HERRERA, COORDINATOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY & MR. BRAD STOLZ, ASSISTANT YOUTH MINISTER

With special thanks for our generous 2016 Black & Gold Gala sponsors:

• All American Trophy

• Allied High Tech Products, Inc.

• Amerisal Foods LLC

• Civiltech Engineering Inc.

• Cutruzzola Vineyards

• Executive Event Productions

• Hillyard—THE Cleaning Resource

• In-N-Out Burger

• Lupita’s Flowers

• Tequila Jack’s

• Webcor Builders

• 4imprint

On behalf of not just the Youth Ministry Office, but our faculty and staff as well, we are truly humbled by how

many students continually choose to volunteer more than the annual required minimum 25 hours of service. This

is certainly a great example of the Salesian spirit energetically manifesting itself within our student body! May

your desire to give of yourself to help others continue to grow vigorously throughout your entire lives!

We would like to highlight those students who have volunteered more

than the minimum requirement. Many of them volunteered over twice the

minimum hours required. We have not just encouraged this, but pray that

you all continue to assist those in your local and greater communities who

struggle and are in need. Be the heart and the hands of Christ to those you

meet!

Just a reminder that the academic school year will soon end, and with that

comes many deadlines. If you have not already, please make sure to submit

your completed service hour forms and the reflection as soon as you finish

your service hours. A special thanks to everyone who helped our students

complete their service hours!

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION—2016 GRADUATION VIDEO

A DVD of the Class of 2016’s graduation ceremony, including

scenes taken before and after the ceremony, will soon be available.

The DVD will include highlights of the senior awards ceremony

and luncheon, the senior class barbeque, and the baccalaureate

Mass, as well as the complete conferral of diplomas.

This is an opportunity to have a record of your son at this impor-

tant milestone and for him to have a visual reminder of the many

friends that have played an important part in his life over the last

four years.

On June 10, as a special bonus to those who purchase the video

before graduation day, parents who are interested will be invited to videotape a brief message to their son to be

included in the video. Before the Baccalaureate Mass, there will be two cameramen with microphones in front of

the 600 classroom building. See them if you wish to tape your congratulations to your son and the entire class of

2016.

The cost of each video is $34.07 (tax included). Send your order form and check to the Finance Office, making

checks are payable to Bosco Tech. For information about ordering, call the Finance Office at 626-940-2018; for

information about the DVD, contact Mr. Brad Stolz at bstolz@boscotech.edu or 626-940-2091.

(Please detach bottom portion and return to the Finance Office with your check.)

Your Name_______________________________ Your Son’s Name __________________________________

Address ________________________________________________ City ______________________________

Zip ___________________________ Phone Number (______) ______________________________________

Number of videos you’d like to purchase: 1 2 3 4

PARENT SERVICE HOUR DEADLINE APPROACHES

Just a reminder that parents are required to complete 30 hours of service

per enrolled student (10 hours for each additional student) in a variety of

activities and organizations including Bingo, the Band Boosters,

the Athletic Boosters, etc. The deadline for completing hours is Tuesday,

May 31.

Contact Mr. Paul Garcia at (626) 940-2147 or pgarcia@boscotech.edu if

you have any questions regarding your service hours. For those who will

be doing Bingo during the 2016/17 school year, there will be an orientation

meeting for Bingo volunteers on Wednesday, June 15, at 6 p.m.

Please note: For every $35 dollars in product donations (used for special events raffles, etc.), parents earn

credit for one hour of service; incomplete hours are billed at $50 per hour. Donations are being accepted in the

form of gift cards to various restaurants, spas, clothing stores, movie theaters or a Visa cards. All donations must

be accompanied by a receipt and submitted to the Development Office.

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INTERNATIONAL DAY CELEBRATES

DIVERSE CULTURES IN STYLE

An annual Bosco Tech tradition brought together cultural performances from around the world and

encouraged students to celebrate our diverse cultural heritage. Students were treated to a rare sampling from

entertainment from a variety of countries at our traditional International Day on April 8.

“It’s so important for our students to experience and understand the rich traditions of cultures represented on

our campus,” said Mrs. Atonia Elenes, who organizes the educational event each year.

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Please note this event is for ages 21 and over.

MAY-JUNE 2016 Please note that dates and events are subject to change. Check the school’s full calendar at www.boscotech.edu (see the

Upcoming Events box on the lower right side of the homepage) for the latest updates and for events scheduled for later

dates.

Tuesday 5/3 National Teacher Appreciation Day

Report cards mailed

Parent Council board member meeting at 6 p.m.

Graduation announcements available for pick up.

Friday 5/6 Mother-Son dance at 6 p.m.

Saturday 5/7 SAT (off campus)

Sunday 5/8 Happy Mother’s Day!

Wednesday 5/11 Alumni Association board meeting at 6 p.m.

Thursday 5/12 Junior Ring Ceremony at 6 p.m.

Friday 5/13 Junior class retreat

Monday 5/16 Dual enrollment deadline (see page 2)

Tuesday 5/17 Spring concert and awards ceremony at 6 p.m.

Wednesday 5/18 Junior photo assembly at 12:05 p.m.

Thursday 5/19 Awards dinner for the class of 2020 at 6 p.m.

Friday 5/20 Prom at the Westin Bonaventure

Tuesday 5/24 Senior awards and luncheon (parents are invited)

Wed.-Thurs. 5/25-5/26 Senior technology exams

Wednesday 5/25 Parent Council quarterly meeting at 6 p.m.

Thursday 5/26 Spring sports banquet at 6 p.m.

Friday 5/27 Senior day off

Salesian Spirit Games

Monday 5/30 Memorial Day (no school)

Tues.-Thurs. 5/31-6/2 Senior final exams (no scheduled technology periods)

Wednesday 6/1 Award ceremony for grades 9-11 at 6 p.m.

Thurs.-Fri. 6/2-6/3 Technology final exams for grades 9-11

Friday 6/3 Senior exam make-up day

Saturday 6/4 SAT (off campus)

Mon.-Wed. 6/6-6/8 Semester final exams for grades 9-11 (noon dismissal)

Tuesday 6/7 GradNite at Disneyland

Parent Council board member meeting at 6 p.m.

Thursday 6/9 Graduation rehearsal at 8 a.m.

Friday 6/10 Baccalaureate Mass and graduation at 5 p.m.

Saturday 6/11 ACT

Sunday 6/19 Happy Father’s Day!

Tues.-Wed. 6/21-6/22 Summer school walk-in registration in library

Wednesday 6/29 Freshmen Summer Program orientation at 6:30 p.m.

Wed.-Thurs. 6/29-6/30 Uniform sale days 3-8 p.m. (Wed.—last name A-M, Thurs.—last name N-Z)

Thursday 6/30 Tech Summer Scholar orientation at 6:30 p.m.

2016-2017 PARENT COUNCIL MEMBERS SOUGHT

One of the most important components of student achievement is parent involvement. The Bosco Tech Parent

Council is a way to have direct input and participation in your son’s educational experience. The Council’s

executive committee is already making plans for next year and we need your help! Please consider getting

involved as a Council member; there are lots of opportunities to participate. Volunteer hours are fulfilled by

active involvement in the Council. Please contact Mrs. Cathy Rivera (crivera@boscotech.edu or

626-940-2006) if you are interested.