THE GEAR MONTHLY PARENT NEWSLETTER

ISSUE 58

JUNE 2016

THE CLASS OF 2016 JAMES FRANCIS CARDINAL MCINTYRE NOMINEES: (LEFT TO RIGHT) -

EVERSON CRUZ (MSET), CHRISTIAN APANECATL (IDEA), HECTOR CRUZ (MAT), REILEY

AKKARI (ACE), & DARRIAN GARDEA (CSEE), WITH MR. XAVIER JIMENEZ, BOSCO TECH

PRESIDENT, AND MR. JEFF KRYNEN, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

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If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, Or being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise: If you can dream-and not make dreams your master; If you can think-and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two imposters just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build’em up with worn-out tools:

If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: “Hold on!” If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings-nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it, And-which is more-you’ll be a Man, my son!

BOEING & JPL SUMMER INTERNS

As Bosco Tech’s class of 2016 prepares to graduate, several juniors are gearing up for prestigious summer

internships at the Boeing Company and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). The eager students will work under

the mentorship of professional engineers and scientists to gain practical experience in STEM fields.

The juniors headed to Boeing’s El Segundo facility this summer are: (left photo, left to right) Devin Cornair

(MSET), Jacob Lovi (MSET), Matthew Lewis (CSEE), Daniel Martinez (CSEE), Mario Mijangos (MSET),

John Paul Gomez-Reed (CSEE), and Lorenzo Zamora (CSEE).

Meanwhile, juniors

Shant Loussararian

(CSEE) and Frank Lora

(CSEE) (right photo, left

to right) are headed to

Pasadena’s JPL to begin

their summer internships.

Best wishes to each of

these students as they par-

ticipate in these exciting

opportunities!

FROM THE PRESIDENT

This poem, penned by the nineteenth century writer and poet Rudyard Kipling, is one of my favorites. Having studied it as a language arts project in 1974 in the seventh grade, I recall my teacher, Mr. C.E. Taylor, not only introducing the author to us, but analyzing the work, stanza by stanza. As the text was interpreted by the teacher, I recall how he applied Kipling’s intentions of setting out those virtues that were needed by human beings and how much they applied to us in junior high when we were looked upon as the future of the 80’s and the millennium as well. A component of this language arts project, of course, was to memorize the poem. I have; it is one of my favorites and to the Class of 2016, I wish to share it with them as my parting message to this wonderful, vibrant, and faith-filled class. Good luck and God’s speed! Mr. Xavier Jimenez President

YOUNG SCIENTISTS IN ACTION

Bosco Tech students and young graduates are reaching new heights in their scientific exploration and working

to help others. Here are few of the things they have been busy with:

• Freshmen Patrick Jackson and Michael Garcia (right)

took their science fair project, "Transforming Plants,” to

the California State Science and Engineering Fair at Expo-

sition Park’s California Science Center at the end of

May. The duo was invited to participate in this competi-

tion because of their recent third place win at the LA

County Science Fair.

• Frank Lora and Shant Loussararian have submitted

their "Helping Hand" project to the Google Science

Fair. This is a worldwide online science fair sponsored by

Google, open to public participation. Mr. Eric Tom, Instructional Dean for Science, Math & Health, recom-

mended that they enter the fair because of the rigor and complexity of their project.

• Alumnus Aaron Lopez (MS ’08), who taught science in Bosco Tech’s summer program last year, is

currently completing a Fulbright Grant in Puebla, Mexico, which finds him teaching English in a rural

municipality. Aaron earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science at UCLA and a masters' degree in Urban

Education at the University of Pennsylvania with a Bill Gates Millenium Scholarship. After UCLA, Aaron

completed a fellowship program for teaching called “Teach For America,” specializing in math and special

education. He is considering entering to a doctoral program in urban planning when his grant program is

completed next year.

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FROM THE SALESIAN DIRECTOR

Dear Bosco Tech Family and Friends,

Recently, we celebrated the feast of Pentecost, which commemorates the descent

of the Holy Spirit with its gifts of wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel,

fortitude, piety, and fear of the Lord. It is fitting that this feast falls near the end of

the academic year because somehow our studies strengthen these gifts, and we can

view our accomplishments in light of them.

This summer is a great time to ponder how these gifts are present in our lives and

work on developing them more fully. One way to do that is to spend time as a fam-

ily—attending community plays or concerts in the park, a Sunday afternoon picnic,

an outing to the beach or a trip to a local park in the mountains. Perhaps the family

could visit an elderly family member and help with the house/yard work while

there.

Whatever you do this summer, do it with family. We can share stories when we meet again in September.

Have a great summer,

Fr. Steven Way, SDB

Salesian Director

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JUNIOR HERSON CRUZ EARNS EAGLE SCOUT RANK

You may have noticed the warm welcome sign that greets students and

visitors at the south entrance to the campus. Did you know that sign is

behind one student successfully earning scouting’s highest honor?

The Eagle Scout award, the highest rank in the Boy Scout program, is

bestowed upon scouts who have earned 21 merit badges, demonstrated an

exemplary lifestyle and organized and managed a service project that

benefits the community (like the welcome sign in a previously undesig-

nated area). Only about five percent of Boy Scouts ever achieve the rank

of Eagle.

Congratulations to ACE sophomore Hersonamoreti Cruz who offi-

cially made the rank of Eagle Scout in November and received his award

on March 19. Herson’s award was presented by his scout master and

by Bosco Tech alumnus Mr.

Nick Mosqueda in the

campus’ multi purpose room.

Earlier in the month, Herson attended a dinner at the California

Science Center recognizing new Eagle Scouts from the greater Los

Angeles area. His council sponsor for that event also happened to

be a Tech alumnus.

After graduation next year, Herson would like to attend Arizona

State University to major in civil engineering.

Thanks and congratulations to Herson!

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PARENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT

Hello fellow Bosco Tech families,

I would like to start by saying thank you for the eight wonderful years at Bosco Tech.

I have made so many beautiful friends and met many wonderful parents at the school.

When I first became involved with Parent Council, I asked my sons if it was okay with

them. Their response was “Yes, we like having you around. Plus, you give my friends a

ride home.”

Being involved makes me feel that I'm giving back to the school, the boys, and to the

faculty. I feel like I'm home. Next year, I will be back as an emeritus member and will

be helping with the Parent Council events because I will always consider myself a very

proud parent of Bosco Tech.

Please plan now to get involved in the upcoming Parent Council events:

- Used Book Sale—Saturday, July 9

- Back to School Night—Friday, September 9th

- Freshman Mother’s Luncheon—TBA

- Second Quarterly Presentation—TBA

Have a blessed and safe summer and I look forward to seeing you next year,

Norma Camero

President, Bosco Tech Parent Council

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Frank Acosta * Hiram Acosta * Angel Ajanel * Reiley Akkari # Jesus Alvarado * Christian Apanecatl # Dominic Ayvazian * Jason Banuelos * Richard Barcelo * Justin Bohol * Justin Bueno # Brian Camero * Jonathan Camilleri David Casillas * Peter Castillo Edward Castro * Matthew Castro * Xavier Cervantes Joseph Chamul Alberto Chavez Jairo Chen Norris Chen # Kyle Chiang # Brennan Chua * Paul Corcio # Everson Cruz # Hector Cruz * Cristian De La Mora Alec Diaz Christopher Diaz # Angelo Dominic Domingo # Matthew Engquist # Roy Escalante Alex Escobar # Luis Escobar *

Fernando Esquivel Anthony Figueroa # Edwin Flores * Silas Flores Victor Flores # Jason Garcia * Darrian Gardea # Matthew Gilligan * Adrian Gonzalez * Donovan Gonzalez # Julian Gonzalez Ruben Guerra * Alejandro Hernandez * Brian Hernandez Ezequiel Hernandez * Samuel Hernandez Alexander Honegger Elias Hosseini # Adrian Hurtado * Nicholas Ibarra * Noah Jimenez # Trevor Johnson # Dustin Kelso # Nicholas Lira Anthony Lopez * Diego Macias # Alfonso Magallon # Christopher Martinez # Joshua Martinez * Mario Martinez Jacob McKinney # Erick Mendoza # Martin Montellano * Diego Montoya * Alfonso Morales

David Moreno * Fernando Munguia * Ryan Navarette * Daniel Olivas * Oscar Olivas * Alexis Ortiz * Andrew Phan # Matthew Quintanilla * Adam Razo * Christian Rios * Jeremiah Rodriguez # Ralph Rodriguez * Ricky Rodriguez # Justin Ruiz * Miguel Sahagun Michael Sainz * Gian Carlo Samayoa # Jonathan Santa Cruz Zachary Solorza # Anthony Tichachati * Andrew To # Eduardo Torres Rene Vega # Nguyen Vu * Jonathan Walsh Emilio Zuniga *

Distinctions:

* Honor cords = GPA between 3.0-3.49.

# Honor stoles = GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Don Bosco Technical Institute’s

Graduating Class of 2016

About the Class of 2016:

• All graduates earned a four-year college acceptance; many had several acceptances to colleges and universities across the country.

• The first forty to report back to us have garnered a total of $2.4 million in scholarships thus far.

• The vast majority of the grads will major in STEM-related fields.

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ACE & IDEA STUDENTS SWEEP INDUSTRY COMPETITION

Congratulations to students from the ACE and IDEA tech-nology departments for their excellent showing in the Building Industry Association (BIA) Model and Drawing Competition that was held last night on our campus. Schools from across the San Gabriel Valley participated in this annual competition. Bosco Tech students again dominated the event and took home the following awards: In the Residential Technical Division, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place were won by students from IDEA:

• 1st David Casillas (IDEA senior)

• 2nd Aaron Sarmiento (IDEA sophomore)

• 3rd Fabrizio Castaneda (IDEA sophomore) IDEA students also swept the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards for the Residential Creative category:

• 1st David Casillas (IDEA senior)

• 2nd Fabrizio Castaneda (IDEA sophomore)

• 3rd Aaron Sarmiento (IDEA sophomore) In the Commercial Technical Division, ACE swept the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards.

• 1st Kyle Chiang (ACE senior)

• 2nd Miguel Sahagun (ACE senior)

• 3rd Reiley Akkari (ACE senior) The Commercial Creative Division was shared between the two departments with 1st place going to an IDEA student and 2nd and 3rd place went to ACE students:

• 1st David Moreno (IDEA senior)

• 2nd Silas Flores (ACE senior)

• 3rd Zachary Solorza (ACE senior) And finally, In the Structural Division for Bridges, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd where again swept by students from ACE.

• 1st Luis Cruz (ACE junior)

• 2nd Joseph Hernandez (ACE junior)

• 3rd Adrian Cisneros (ACE junior)

Congratulations to all of our student competitors and winners!

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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 our Robotics class. Students can also participate in a hands-on laboratory science

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

football, soccer, and tennis beginning June 27. 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 registration

forms and fees for classes or sports camps, visit

www.boscotech.edu/summer-programs.

VARSITY BASEBALL PLAYER VISITS

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL PATIENTS

Three-year varsity baseball player and

junior Anthony Garcia was selected to

represent Bosco Tech when a few

participants in La Salle High School’s

annual Presidents Day “All In” baseball

tournament and fundraiser were selected

to visit Children’s Hospital of Los

Angeles. Anthony was part of the athletic

group that delivered a generous check to

the respected pediatric facility, while

touring the location and meeting young

patients, some of whom are also athletes.

Over the past two years, donations raised

through the 40-school athletic event have

totaled more than $15,000.

All In was started by La Salle Coach Harry Agajanian, our own Coach Eric Agajanian’s father, to help raise

funds for CHLA while teaching students the importance of giving back to the community. Several tournament

games were played on the Bosco Tech campus.

“Our student athletes learned that giving without receiving is a treasured gift,” said the senior Agajanian. “Our

mission is to teach our youth that the greatest joy of living is the joy that comes from giving.”

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THE EYE OF THE TIGER—

WINNING DESIGN FOR JUNIOR T-SHIRT ART

Congratulations to Joseph Garcia (IDEA) who won the recent junior

class T-shirt design competition. Joseph’s artistic rendering of the eye of

the Tech Tiger mascot will be replicated on t-shirts for his classmates,

available for purchase in the fall.

“All the design entries were terrific and it was hard to narrow down

the winning design,” said Fr. Steven Way. “ASB officers narrowed

down the entries and then students voted on the winning entry. Joseph’s

design captured the school’s mascot and the focus and drive of the

class.”

PETS ALLOWED—

REPTILES VISIT SCIENCE CLASSES

In his third decade of educating and entertaining

science students, Mr. Brad Stolz, former Tech instructor

and life-long herpetologist, brought his reptile collection

in to the freshmen biology classes. He taught about and

shared specimens of the various classifications of his

cold-blooded friends. Students got an up-close look and a

chance to touch and handle many of the snakes and liz-

ards in his collection.

Honors Biology instructor Mr. Jeff Krynen shared, “I

have been fortunate to assist Mr. Stolz with dozens of

these presentations through the years. Each time, Mr.

Stolz has something new to help build student interest in

these important members of the animal kingdom.”

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TECHNOLOGIES COMPETE TO HELP OTHERS

Members of Bosco Tech’s National Honor Society (NHS), are now completing a collection drive for the

international humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse. The non-profit organization is the group for whom

our students annually pack Christmas shoeboxes for its Operation Christmas Child drive. Last fall, driven by

ACE sophomore Grayson Wade’s inspiration, students filled than 831 boxes for children around the world and

an additional $1,000 for postage. Worldwide, more than 125 million boxes have been delivered to date.

This recent NHS-sponsored collection is a competition among technologies, each rivaling to outgive the

others. Large collection boxes were placed inside each technology building and monitored by NHS members. A

different item was featured each week, like hygiene items, stuffed toys and coloring books, and students were

encouraged to contribute a fitting item.

NHS members, under the direction of the group’s Vice President

Grayson and club moderator Mr. A.J. Pimentel, are already planning a

service project to pack these much-needed items in shoeboxes in the

fall. Students in the winning technology will be notified soon and will

receive a well-deserved ice cream party for their generosity.

PLAN AHEAD—EUROPE TRIP 2017 Would your son like to tour Europe next Spring? Mrs. Antonia Elenes will again host a student group that

will travel through the magnificent and memorable sites of ‘the continent.’ Tour stops will include Madrid,

Paris and Rome and such spots as Toledo, Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri.

Interested students or their parents can contact Mrs. Elenes for more information at aelenes@boscotech.edu or

(626) 241-8995.

JUNIOR KYLE SHEA RECOGNIZED BY PILOT MUSICIANS

Kudos to CSEE junior Kyle Shea who has been recognized by the Flying Musicians

Association (FMA), a unique group of musical pilots dedicated to their joint passion for

the science and art of aeronautics and music. Kyle, who plays alto saxophone, is a mem-

ber of the Bosco Tech marching, jazz and symphonic bands. He is one of five finalists

nominated for the organization’s FMA Solo Program scholarship. Through the scholarship,

the FMA seeks to encourage and educate young people in their dual pursuits of the fields,

by recognizing music and aviation’s shared skills like precision, multitasking and listening.

Says the FMA, “By educating others about these common attributes, we hope to further

interest in both. The goal is to share our passions in order to inspire, educate, and encourage

others by creating enthusiasm and promoting personal growth through aviation and music.”

Congratulations to Kyle!

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INTERNATIONAL CLUB HOSTS MIXER WITH MISSION H.S. —BY MING ZHANG, CSEE JUNIOR

On April 29, the Bosco Tech International Club hosted a mixer for the international students of both Bosco

Tech and San Gabriel Mission High School, our sister school. The event featured various activities and games

led by club Vice President Nguyen Vu and President Jairo Chen. This successfully brought together interna-

tional students of the two different schools to

become friends, and thus to support each other

emotionally and spiritually throughout their

years in high school. This event and its activi-

ties showcased the Salesian oratory precepts of

home, school, church, and playground.

The event's special honorees were Principal

Mr. Jimenez, guest speaker Ms. Carolina

Schmeisser, who is a Bosco Tech Spanish

instructor, International Program Advisor Mrs.

Diaz, Mission High Schools’s advisor, Mrs.

Calderon, guest Miss Valeria De Luna, and

cafeteria chef Mrs. Magda Gonzalez. Each of

these individuals has been critical in the mixer planning.

Mrs. Schmeisser spoke about her experience in the U.S. and how she was

dedicated to studying, even though there were many challenges, and people

who told her she could not do it. She told the students to work hard and not

to give up on their dreams. It can be done! Mrs. Schmeisser is in her final

year of a Ph.D program.

Special thanks to International Club board members, President Jairo

Chen, Vice President Nguyen Vu, Secretary Ming Zhang, Treasurer

Triet Nakayama, and Public Relation Officer Zea Fang, for their hard

work in preparing for the event. All of their meetings with Club Moderator,

Mrs. Diaz made the mixer’s success possible. Thank you to all of our

members who also participated in helping this mixer to begin and end suc-

cessfully. The club members are already excited about hosting a mixer

early next school year.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TAKE AP CHINESE EXAM

—BY MRS. CATHERINE DIAZ, DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ACADEMIC PROGRAM

On May 5, all of our International sophomores, two juniors who enrolled at Bosco only this year, and one

freshman took the AP Chinese exam. Mr. Ronan, the Coordinator of AP Exams, was very detailed and organized

in providing this opportunity to our Chinese students. With the assistance of our IT Coordinator, Mr. Ed Kwong

and proctoring by Mrs. Diaz, the students were confident in

taking the exam. Mr. Kwong and Mrs. Diaz administered a

practice exam a couple of weeks earlier so the boys would be

prepared and comfortable with the technology and content

used in the exam.

Our students knew they would have to read, write, and

speak in their native tongue for this intense exam, and the

majority were very confident and successful at performing

these tasks. Our International students were quite anxious

about their performance, and quite relieved when it was over.

Congratulations to all of our International students who con-

stantly strive to excel!

JUNIOR CLASS RETREAT

—BY ASSISTANT CAMPUS MINISTER BRAD STOLZ

The Junior Retreat held on Friday, May 13, was a

lucky day for the junior class, since it marked the

start of the Class of 2017's movement into position

as Bosco's new senior class. As in a marriage cere-

mony where rings are symbolic of a new, special

relationship, their class rings received at a special

ceremony the evening before the retreat that made

their new status abundantly clear to them.

The major themes of the retreat were those of

taking ownership and responsibility for safekeeping

the oratory environment at Bosco Tech, as they

began taking their place as the new senior class. The

retreat took place at St. Joseph Retreat Center

located next to the school. After a very enjoyable

icebreaker led by alumnus Chris Beltran (who works

at the Center) who showed the students the importance of trusting and depending on one another, three work-

shops were given to accomplish the major themes: "Coming of Age"(both physically and spiritually), explained

by Head Campus Minister Rudy Herrera, "Leadership" by math teacher and head football coach Branden Jones,

and "Reconciliation" (with opportunity for sacramental reconciliation) led by Salesian Vocations Director Fr. Jose

Lucero. Fr. Jose also celebrated the Mass.

All was not entirely workshop and reflection, as after lunch recreation included spirited kickball games. The

closing prayer and activity allowed the juniors to share what they had learned over the previous eight hours. The

reflections were honest and very moving. This Friday the 13th will long be recalled as a very good day for our

new seniors.

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FORE! 26TH ANNUAL BOSCO TECH GOLF CLASSIC IS 7/15

Please join us at the 26th 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.

2016-2017 ASB OFFICERS Congratulations to the 2016-2017 Associated Student Body Executive Committee officers. They will work

hard in order to make the high school years memorable for each student.

Executive Committee:

President Daniel Uballez

Vice President Kevin La

Secretary Joey Medina

Treasurer William Ramos

Public Relations Roman Kirkbride

Class Officers:

Senior Class Junior Class

President Jacob Lovi President Anthony Duarte

Vice-President Daniel Martinez Vice-President Brandon Lozano

Secretary/Treas. Mario Mijangos Secretary Yehya Nasser

Treasurer Andres Moran

Sophomore Class

President Stanley Quiros Freshman class officers

Vice-President Diego Espinosa will be elected at the

Secretary Nicholas Gutierrez start of school in the Fall.

Treasurer Devyn Espino-Canche

FOLLOW US ON

SOCIAL MEDIA—

@WeAreBoscoTech

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

Jazz Night Out

As with everything the Bosco Tech Band has accomplished this year, the annual Jazz Night Out concert, held

on April 22, was a success! With the theme of “Music of the Movies,” family, friends, faculty and fellow stu-

dents were treated to a night filled with music and games. This was the music program’s biggest fundraiser of

the year. Special thanks to the Music Booster parents who worked so hard, as they have done all year, to make

this event a truly memorable and successful one.

2016 Spring Concert

Next up was the traditional Spring Concert, held on Tuesday, May 17. It was the music program’s last formal

event of the year, which featured performances by the Music Appreciation class and the award-winning DBTI

Symphonic Band.

In these final weeks of the 2015-2016 school year, Mr. Almanza and the Bosco Tech Music students would

like to thank everyone who supported us during the past year. We organized a string of successful band events

that would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of many parents, sponsors, friends and family. We

know that sending your son to Bosco Tech is already a significant commitment, and many parents managed to

go above and beyond with their support of our program. So THANK YOU for making the school year a memo-

rable one for our music students! Follow us on Facebook (we’re DBTImusic) and we hope you can join us next

year!

SPRING SPORTS WRAP UP—

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TRACK & FIELD FINISHES SEASON AT CIF —BY HEAD COACH STANFORD TUCKER & ASSISTANT COACH BRAD STOLZ

This season’s Bosco Tech Track and Field team overcame

many obstacles and still did very well. Although the team

was very young with only a few seniors, it was amazing

how much they improved. The JV team, for example, won

many medals at the league prelims, and put on a great show.

They even succeeded in becoming the league champions!

We should have a great varsity team next year!

Varsity finished off the regular season by winning many

medals at the league finals. In field events, juniors

Sebastian Rojas and Shant Loussararian finished first and

second in the league in pole vault. Sebastian also qualified

for CIF Prelims. Senior David Casillas made it to CIF in

shot put. In track events, our relay team of senior Hiram

Acosta, juniors Rey Castellanos and Roman Kirkbride, and sophomore Xiaolin (Forest) Yang qualified for

both the 400 meter and 1600 meter relays. Backup relay runners also qualified for CIF: senior Alex Honegger,

juniors Augustine Escalera and Daniel Uballez, and sophomores Joel Martinez, Gabriel Espejel, and Sidney

Herrera. This is more than a third of the team that qualified for CIF!

At the CIF Prelims in Carpinteria, although we did not advance to the finals, our relay team increased their

personal records (PRs) in both relays. The coaching staff consider this year a great season and look forward to

the next.

TENNIS

—BY HEAD COACH RUDY HERRERA

It was an improbable run. The team made it to play offs for the first time in six years. Along the way, they beat

league champs Bishop Montgomery both times they faced them in league competition. Bosco ended up being

the only school to beat the champs this season. At one point, the team had a 7 match win streak and ended the

2016 season in second place, with 7 wins and 3 losses (Bishop Montgomery ended its season 8-2.) Including the

pre-season, our team ended the 2016 season with a 10-5 record.

One player said it best as he reflected on the season, “This was really a ‘team’ win.” There were times when

the players who should have won lost and others, who

were having a harder season, came up with crucial wins.

On the first evening of tennis camp, the players set team

and season goals. They were encouraged to be realistic yet

challenge themselves. One player suggested that at the

season-ending preliminary tournament, we finish third and

make it to play offs. This was a challenging goal, since the

team record last year was 2-8.

As much as we achieved on the court, wining was not

the only thing the team focused on. Internally, qualitative

goals were set. The team’s mission statement set the goals

and expectations, individually and collectively.

In singles competition, which includes two graduating

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seniors, Norris Chen, ended the season with a 26-4 match record, which includes an 18-set winning streak, with

15 of those sets won by a 6-0 or 6-1 score. Norris is the league’s #2 singles player.

Sebastian Lopez, a junior has a 21-1 match record, including an 18-set winning streak, 15 sets were won by a 6

-0 or 6-1 score. Sebastian is the league #1 singles player, beating Norris in the preliminary tournament. Senior

Jonathan Camilleri amassed a 20-2 match record, which includes an 18-set winning streak, 15 sets were won by

a 6-0 or 6-1 score. In doubles competition, juniors Michael Rodriguez and Jerome Tadeo contributed greatly to

the success of the team. They earned a 22-4 record, which included two winning streaks: one for 8 sets and one

for 9 sets. Of those 17 sets, nine were won by a 6-0 or 6-1 score.

The newer players gained valuable experience through their increased playing time, and have begun setting the

foundation for next season. Each day the team played a match, they gathered in the Youth Ministry center to pray

together. The following prayer reflected the team’s attitude.

A Player’s Prayer (author unknown)

God, source of my strength, protect me as I go my way.

In the face of failure and frustration,

Grant me the courage I need today.

Thank you for my life and health, to move and run free.

Thank you for letting me compete and to be the player you want me to be.

Stay with me, O God, till it’s time for me to rest.

May my game be pleasing to You, so through you, I can do my best. Amen.

BASEBALL —BY HEAD COACH ERIC AGAJANIAN

Tigers baseball had a good season this year for the varsity team. We continually grew as

the season went on. We ended up 3-9 in league and 5-16 overall. The record does not show

a good season but those five wins are the most in at least the past three seasons. At one

point, the team had a four-game winning streak.

We look forward to the future of the program!

LACROSSE —BY HEAD COACH KEVIN HOLT

The Bosco Tech lacrosse team ended its second

season with a hard-fought quarter final game at

home on May 14 against Vista High School. The

team made huge gains in just one year, going from a

0-10 record in their inaugural season to a 6-6 record

this season, qualifying for a playoff berth in the

2016 Pacific Lacrosse League tournament.

Congratulations to the fifteen seniors that started the

lacrosse program. Thanks for your dedication and

hard work.

Now, who's up for 2017!?

SPRING SPORTS WRAP UP— TENNIS (CONTINUED)

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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 confer-

ral of diplomas.

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

stone 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

SENIORS ADVISE UNDERCLASSMEN SEEKING INTERNSHIPS

Interview skills and dressing professionally in the

workplace were some of the relevant topics seniors dis-

cussed with younger students preparing for summer in-

ternships during a recent lunch-time session on campus.

While some students are gearing up for already-secured

internships and others are interested in seeking summer

positions, the wise advice of seasoned upperclassmen

was practical and interesting. Thank you to Darrian

Gardea, Everson Cruz and Kyle Chiang for their big

brother approach to guiding other students in the steps to

succeed in the workplace. The seniors interned last sum-

mer for Reyes Construction, The Boeing Company and

Orbital ATK, respectively.

Hosted by Anne Sigoloff, Bosco Tech’s Manager of Foundation Relations, the session was one of several

practical workplace preparedness tutorials that have been held throughout the school year. Other sessions in-

cluded resume preparation, interview skills and workplace etiquette.

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Please note: • All sales are between private parties. • Transactions must be cash or checks only. • Bosco Tech is not liable for wrong books being purchased. • Book list available by early July on the school website:

www.boscotech.edu. Please click on the current students

tab, choose files and downloads to access information.

General questions, please call Cathy Rivera (626) 940-2000.

Important:

Please make sure that you check your course request list and

the book list before purchasing books. Any questions regarding

the book list, please contact the finance office at (626) 940-2018.

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DATE! USED TEXTBOOK SALE HOSTED BY THE BOSCO TECH PARENT COUNCIL

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

We are grateful to our generous sponsors!

JUNE-JULY 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.

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

Monday 6/13 Report cards mailed

Sunday 6/19 Happy Father’s Day!

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

Saturday 6/25 Kairos Reunion from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday 6/27 Six-week summer school begins

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

Wed.-Thurs. 6/29-6/30 School Uniform Sales Event (Last name A-M—Wed., last name N-Z—Thurs.; 3-8 p.m.)

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

Monday 7/4 Independence Day (no school)

Tuesday 7/5 Five-week summer school begins

Friday 7/8 Summer dance

Saturday 7/9 Used text book sale from 8 a.m. to 12 noon

Wednesday 7/13 Alumni Association meeting at 6 p.m.

Friday 7/15 Bosco Tech Golf Classic at Montebello Golf Course (register at boscotech.edu/events)

Board of Trustee meeting at 10 a.m.

Friday 7/22 Young alumni (ages 21-30) throwback dance

Friday 7/29 Make-up uniforms sales event day from 3 to 8 p.m.

Casino Night & $5,000 Drawing

Friday 8/5 All summer school classes end

OLD CELL PHONES SOUGHT FOR MICROSCOPIC PHOTOS

The Science Department is looking for donations of old (but functioning)

iPhones that you may have lying around the house. Even obsolete iPhones will

work; the department needs only a camera and a WiFi connection.

At the beginning of the school year, we received a grant that allowed us to

purchase couplers that allow a smartphone to be used with a microscope or tele-

scope. Instructors found that these devices worked best when properly aligned (see

attached photo). However, optical alignment was too time-consuming for a typical

biology lab. Instead, they are seeking a few iPhones for the department that can

be aligned in advance. A 1000x photograph of the lining of

human small intestines (jejunum)

taken using a student microscope,

an iPhone 4, and a Orion SteadyPix

Pro coupler.