Don Bosco Technical Institute
Don Bosco Technical Institute | |
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St. John Bosco | |
Established | September 12, 1955[1] |
President | Guillermo Gutierrez[3] |
Chairman | John Krakowski |
Principal | Jeff Krynen |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 340 (Fall 2023) |
Campus size | 30 acres (120,000 m2) |
Color(s) | Black and Gold |
Athletics conference | CIF Southern Section Santa Fe League |
Mascot | Tigers |
Nickname | Techmen |
Team name | Tigers |
Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)[5] & National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)[6] |
Publication | The Gear [4] |
Tuition | $14,500 per year (2023-2024 school year)[2] |
Website | https://boscotech.edu/ |
Don Bosco Technical Institute (commonly called "Bosco Tech" or "The Tech") is an all-boys (grades 9-12),
Background
Don Bosco Technical Institute (Bosco Tech) was established as a high school in 1954 through the cooperative efforts of the
Bosco Tech offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities as well as sports. The school is based on
The school is located in the
Academics
Academically, the school sees other local schools (
Don Bosco Technical Institute is also close in proximity to two other Salesian-based high schools,
Bosco Tech offers 6 Honors and 16 Advanced Placement (AP) classes[10] from freshman to senior year.[11]
Advanced Placement courses at Bosco Tech include:
- Biology
- Calculus AB
- Calculus BC
- Chemistry
- Computer Science A
- English Language and Composition
- English Literature and Composition
- Environmental Science
- Human Geography
- Macroeconomics
- Physics C: Mechanics
- Spanish Language and Culture
- Spanish Literature and Culture
- Statistics
- United States Government and Politics
- United States History
Honors courses at Bosco Tech include:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English 1-2
- English 3-4
- English 5-6
- World History
Technology
In addition to the academic program, all students are required to participate in the school's pre-engineering/technology program and declare a major in one of six technology fields:[12]
- ACE — Architecture and Construction Engineering
- BMET — Medical, and Environmental Technology
- CSEE — Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
- IDEA — Integrated Design, Engineering and Art
- MAT — Media Arts and Technology
- MSET — Materials Science, Engineering and Technology
All entering freshmen are required to attend a mandatory summer program prior to their ninth-grade year. It is a 2-week program where incoming freshmen get to experience all of the six technologies. This will help them make an informed decision on the three techs they rotate through in the fall semester of their freshmen year.
In the fall semester, the freshmen enroll in three, six-week introductory technology courses chosen from the school's six technology departments. After their first semester of study, freshman students will select a technology major. They will remain in that major for the duration of their ninth-grade year and for the proceeding three years. It is important to note, the sequential nature of the technology coursework makes it difficult for transfer students after the tenth grade and will require all transfer students to complete summer coursework.
Athletics
The athletic teams participate in the Camino Real League and the Del Rey League. The school's rivals are Mary Star of the Sea, Cantwell Sacred Heart of Mary, and La Salle High School.[13]
The Athletic Program at Bosco Tech consists of:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
Student life
Clubs and Organizations
Since the opening of the school, it has offered a variety of diverse student organizations and clubs, including:[14][15]
Ambassadors | Letterman Society | National Honor Society |
National Hispanic Honor Society | ASB / Student Council | ASM / ASNT Student Chapter |
Chess Club | Cycling Club | International Club |
Manager's Guild | Japanese Club | FRC / FTC Robotics |
Spanish Club | Royal Techmen Band | eSports Club |
The school has been recognized for its renowned debate team, which has competed and placed successfully in local and national debate tournaments, even though mainly composed of underclassmen. For the first time in the school's history, it sent a Public Forum Debate Team to the National Championships held in June 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This team was composed of junior classmen Evan Godfrey and Aris Govjian.[16]
The school also has a special relationship with its "sister schools":
- The Bosco Tech Yell, Cheer, Pep flags and Mascot program
- The yearly March for Hunger, by walking 26 miles (42 km) from Santa Monica Beach while raising money for the Los Angeles Catholic Worker's Hospitality Kitchen with Ramona Convent, Damien High School in La Verne, California and St. Paul High School in Santa Fe Springs, California
- As of the 2019-2020 year, Bosco Tech's Music Program and the FRC Robotics Club now take in students from sister schools to participate.
Music Program
The music program at Bosco Tech consists of:
- Marching Band
- Wind Ensemble
- Percussion Ensemble
- Jazz Band
- Jazz Honor Band
- Music Appreciation
Music education was emphasized as one of the main focuses of Don Bosco's educational approach. Therefore, since the school's birth in 1955, the "Bosco Tech Royal Techmen Marching Band" became the school's first and oldest extracurricular activity. Bosco Tech's music program was founded in 1957. Its most famous band director was Brother Eugene Burns, who directed the band from 1957 to 1978. In the 1970-1971 season, the auxiliary units were formed by San Gabriel Mission only until 1980s, when girls from Ramona Convent joined the units. The band had marched 70+ members in the 1970s, but, in recent years, band membership has averaged 35–40 members. Despite its relatively small size, the marching band and the auxiliary units have scored high points in their division and have even received sweepstakes.
The marching band is known throughout the state as "the band with the cannon". Its trademark cannon, made on the school premises, was fired and pulled by two students in front of the band during band reviews and parades in various Southern California cities, such as
During the Winter of the 2017-18 school year, the band's membership grew to 48 members. During this time there were more students involved in the band than the football team.
The next year, in the 2018-19 school year, the band opened its registration to its sister schools: San Gabriel Mission and Ramona Convent, as those schools did not have proper music programs. For the first time in 61 years, the Bosco Tech Music Program features players of both genders.
Culture
- One of the school's original cheers celebrated the inherent "geek" status of the students at a technical high school.
Bosco Tech, beat them raw!
- In 1975 Bosco Tech paid $200 to the then "garage-band" Van Halen to perform at a campus music show.[18]
- Black Eyed Peas performed at Bosco Tech's end-of-year dance back in 2001[citation needed]
- Black Eyed Peas filmed the music video for their song "Big Love" during the summer of 2018 at Bosco Tech.[19]
- The current mascot, the Tiger, was adopted after a student vote in 1986. The historic mascot of the school is the "Techman."
- The school has one of the oldest high school Kairosretreat programs in Southern California. Students have been going on the retreat since the 1980s.
Salesian Spirit Games
Twice a school year, during fall and spring, the students participate in the Salesian Spirit Games. In these games the 6 technologies compete against each other in different sports. Each grade level is given a sport to compete in:
- Volleyball (Freshman)
- Soccer (Sophomores)
- Basketball (Juniors)
- Football (Seniors)
The winner of the Salesian Spirit Games is awarded the Salesian Cup. In addition to sports, the 6 technologies compete for spirit. The Tech with the most spirit displayed throughout the games wins the Spirit Cup.
Notable alumni
- Wayne Engelstad, former NBA Basketball player, Denver Nuggets[20]
- Paul Crespo, media commentator
- Jose Luis Gonzalez, founder of Goez Art Studio, 1969, the first Chicano arts organization that was developed to promote the work of Chicano artists.[21]
- Michael Garciaparra, former professional baseball player
- Ken Gushi, professional drift car racer (attended, but did not graduate)
- Josh Lakatos, former Olympic target shooter and semi-professional Quarter Midget race car driver.
- Alex Meruelo, owner of the Arizona Coyotes
- Nick Spano, actor
- Michael Trevino, actor
- Jay Hernandez, actor (attended, but did not graduate)
See also
References
- ^ Demeter, Richard; Brother Anthony Freitas, SDB (2005). Don Bosco Technical Institute 50th-Anniversary Commemorative Book: An Educational Pioneer Combining Science, Technology, and the Liberal Arts 1955-2005. Rosemead, California: Don Bosco Technical Institute.
- ^ "DBTI Website | Tuition and Fees". Retrieved November 4, 2010.
- ^ "Faculty & Staff". Don Bosco Technical Institute. Archived from the original on September 22, 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "DBTI Website - News and Events". Archived from the original on July 4, 2008. Retrieved November 4, 2008.
- ^ WASC-ACS. "WASC-Accrediting Commission for Schools". Archived from the original on August 14, 2009. Retrieved June 5, 2009.
- ^ "DBTI Website - Accreditation". Archived from the original on February 27, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2008.
- ^ "DBTI Website - History". Archived from the original on May 13, 2008. Retrieved November 4, 2008.
- ^ "DBTI Website - ESLRs and Mission Statement" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on May 9, 2008. Retrieved November 4, 2008.
- ^ "DBTI Website - FAQs". Archived from the original on May 13, 2008. Retrieved November 4, 2008.
- ^ "University of California A-G Course List". hs-articulation.ucop.edu.
- ^ "DBTI Website - Academic and Technology Programs". Archived from the original on May 15, 2008. Retrieved November 4, 2008.
- ^ "Technology | Don Bosco Technical Institute". www.boscotech.edu. Archived from the original on May 7, 2016. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
- ^ "DBTI Website - Athletics". Archived from the original on May 15, 2008. Retrieved November 4, 2008.
- ^ "DBTI Website - Clubs". Archived from the original on May 15, 2008. Retrieved November 4, 2008.
- ^ "Bosco Tech | Clubs and Organizations". www.boscotech.edu. Don Bosco Technical Institute. Archived from the original on August 6, 2018. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
- ^ "DBTI Website - News". Archived from the original on February 27, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2008.
- YouTube
- ^ "Van Halen at Bosco Tech". 1975 – via tumblr.com.
- YouTube
- NBA.com. Retrieved November 4, 2008.
- ^ "Mapping Another L.A.: The Chicano Art Movement".