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The Newsletter of St. John Bosco High School Spring 2019 Five Braves Headed Continued on Page 2 to the Ivy League Students committed early to Brown, Princeton and Dartmouth Inside: Interviews, The History Page, Class of ’56, Sports Updates and More “Ivy League, Here We Come!” Five members of the Class of 2019 are headed to Brown, Dartmouth and Princeton this fall. Like so many members of Bosco’s Class of 2019, Cole Aubrey, Myles Dolphin, Isaiah Dolphin, Junior Gafa, and Mitchell Myers will continue their studies at prestigious universities this fall. These five Bosco Brothers, bonded by the traditions and values that have been instilled in Bosco graduates for nearly 80 years, participated in various sports, clubs and Academic Pathways – all while excelling academically. But there’s something else these Bosco Brothers share: each will attend an Ivy League university this fall. “It’s definitely a record for Bosco. We’ve never had five Braves from one class accepted early to an Ivy League college or university, and we expect Cole Aubrey more to be accepted later this spring,” said Dr. Christian De Larkin, Principal of St. John Bosco. “We are so proud Hometown: of these students for taking advantage of all that Bosco has Laguna Niguel to offer – exceptional academics and college counseling, University: athletics and extracurricular activities.” Princeton University Identical twins Myles and Isaiah Dolphin, sons of Bosco Anticipated Major: science teacher Mrs. Michele Dolphin, were accepted to Business in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Brown under the university’s early decision admissions Affairs program. Both will study biochemistry and molecular biology. Activities at Bosco: Football Three of the young men – Cole Aubrey, Mitchell Myers, and Junior Gafa – will continue their academic and athletic How Bosco Prepared Me for an Ivy League Education: “Bosco’s teachers push you to do your best in and out of careers at their respective colleges. Aubrey will play the classroom. The curriculum is challenging, and that football for the Princeton Tigers; Dartmouth-bound Myers definitely has prepared me for Princeton.” will play lacrosse for the Big Green; and Gafa will play football for the Brown University Bears. Advice for Fellow Braves: “Don’t be afraid to ask your teachers for extra help. Bosco’s To learn more about Bosco’s Ivy-bound Braves, take a teachers want you to succeed and they are really invested look at each student’s bio, and stay tuned for the summer in helping you reach your goals.” edition of The Tribe for a complete look at college acceptances for the Class of 2019. Our Braves are destined for greatness! 2 Isaiah Dolphin Mitchell Myers Hometown: Hometown: Anaheim Huntington Beach University: University: Brown University Dartmouth College Anticipated Major: Anticipated Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Economics Activities at Bosco: Biomedical Pathway, Key Club, Activities at Bosco: ASB, Lacrosse, Ambassadors, Lacrosse, Kairos, Student Big Brother Program, Pre-Medical Ambassador, Big Brother Club, Math Honors Society, Program, Math Honors Society, International Club Entrepreneurship Pathway How Bosco Prepared Me for an Ivy League Education: How Bosco Prepared Me for an Ivy League Education: “Bosco’s support system is second to none. From day “It all comes down to the system we have at Bosco. The one, teachers have your back and push you to the next teachers are here for you and work around your athletic level. I would have never made it to Brown by myself – it schedule if need be. They’re all really easy to talk to and takes a village and Bosco’s a big part of that village.” want you to succeed.” Advice for Fellow Braves: Advice for Fellow Braves: “Get involved in as many things as you can. During my “Get involved as soon as you walk on the Bosco campus. years at Bosco, I played sports, had internships, excelled Participate in as many clubs and activities as possible – academically and participated in a lot of clubs – this and give lacrosse a try!” helped me stand out for my college applications.” Junior Gafa Myles Dolphin Hometown: Hometown: Apia, Samoa; Anaheim San Pedro University: University: Brown University Brown University Anticipated Major: Anticipated Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Computer Science Activities at Bosco: Activities at Bosco: Biomedical Pathway, Key Club, Football, Varsity Club, Rugby, ASB, Lacrosse, Ambassadors, Kairos, Key Club, Cyber Security Big Brother Program, Pre-Medical Club Club, Math Honors Society, How Bosco Prepared Me for an Ivy League Education: International Club “The curriculum at Bosco has prepared me for what’s next How Bosco Prepared Me for an Ivy League Education: at Brown. Our teachers have such high standards and “Bosco gives you a ton of opportunities. I could pick and have provided me a great support system. The teachers choose what I wanted to get involved in, what classes to have set me up for success.” take in my Pathway, and which internship opportunities to Advice for Fellow Braves: pursue.” “Get involved. There’s so much at Bosco to take in and to use to your advantage that can really set you on a Advice for Fellow Braves: path to success. Bosco offers clubs, activities, service “Bosco helps you find your passion. I learned that I wanted opportunities – you can never go wrong with getting to be a doctor by interning at local hospitals, through involved.” internships offered to Bosco students.” HOME OF THE BRAVES 3 A LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Students, Parents, Alumni and Friends of St. John Bosco: Our community at St. John Bosco High School is just one of the many worldwide works of Salesians. In March, Father Maria Arokiam Kanaga, acting on behalf of the Rector Major’s Council of the Salesians, visited what is called the Bellflower Works: St. John Bosco High School, St. Dominic Savio Elementary School and DeSales Hall. This was the beginning of a two month Extraordinary Visitation of the Western Province, where he will gather data, build relationships and inform us of future plans for the Salesian congregation. A Visitation occurs once every six years. Father Arokiam addressed our Salesian priests, brothers and lay faculty at the start of his visit, pointing out the significance of the work we are doing and asking various questions. How is our work at St. John Bosco High School “Our students accomplishing the mission of Salesian education? How are we serving the young, especially the marginalized, and facilitating their formation into men consistently of faith, intellect, principled leadership and honest citizenship? He challenged us all to reflect on the relevance of our work in today’s ever-changing world. described He inspired us to view the future as one of hope for the church and Salesian congregation, built on partnerships with the laity. He led us to collaborate with Bosco as a one another in dialogue about the original work of our founder Don Bosco. place they Father Arokiam was impressed with a number of our students. He said our students consistently described Bosco as a place they considered their home, and considered felt that the faculty, coaches and staff are not just titles, but actual people who their home, care about them as young men. Looking forward, our school community will have the opportunity to reflect on and felt that Father Arokiam’s questions through our upcoming accreditation renewal by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The outcome of this process is the faculty, the formation of an Educational Improvement Plan that will propel and position St. John Bosco High School’s continued growth and success as an outstanding coaches and Salesian college preparatory educational institution for young men of all staff are not backgrounds. I am honored to serve alongside great Salesian educators and lay people to lead just titles, but this process, and ask for your prayers and support for the St. John Bosco family. actual people Yours in Christ, who care about them as young Dr. Christian De Larkin men.” Principal 4 Class of ’72 was one of leadership One Bosco graduating class produced two Air Force Generals There are only 92 Major Generals in “Bosco challenged the United States Air Force, and more me to work hard and than 20,000 high schools nationwide. work competitively,” The odds of one high school having recalls Gen. Worden. produced one of those Generals is “I was an athlete at less than 1 percent. The odds of one Bosco, which taught graduating class in a single high school me self-confidence, producing two Generals is miniscule. teamwork and the ability to overcome adversity. The St. John Bosco class of 1972 did Those were traits that just that. not only helped me succeed at the Air Force “Bosco challenged me Academy, but also in my to work hard and work career.” competitively.” Left: Major General. (USAF Ret.) Mike Worden ’72 Gen. Worden starred on Right: Major General (USAF Ret.) Fred Roggero ’72 the baseball and football Major General R. Mike Worden and teams at Bosco, and led I developed with my classmates and Major General Frederick F. Roggero the Braves to the CIF finals in football. teammates improved me and shaped are Bosco Brothers. Gen. Worden In college, he played quarterback for me.” graduated from the United States Air the Air Force Academy Falcons. Force Academy, and Gen. Roggero “I have no regrets, and I think that graduated from the Air Force ROTC at “Bosco will take you to an every young man would want to the University of Notre Dame. consider an education at Bosco,” even higher level of self- he said. “Bosco will take you to an In the class of 1972, there were two discovery, competition, even higher level of self-discovery, other Braves who attended the Air teamwork and commitment.” competition, teamwork and Force Academy: Donald Murvin, who commitment.” retired as a Lieutenant Colonel, and “I remember how the people, the Editor’s Note: After attending the Air Force Richard Riche who in 1977 was killed commitment and the spirit of Bosco Academy, Gen.

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