Bosco Brotherhood
The Bosco Brotherhood goes beyond just friendships - it's a bond that unites our students in faith, leadership and service.
This sense of brotherhood forms the foundation of a supportive community where young men uplift one another and grow into men of character and purpose.
The friendships formed here are not only cherished during the high school years but endure long after graduation. Our alumni continue to stay connected, carrying the spirit of Bosco with them as active members of our community.
Since 1940, St. John Bosco High School has been dedicated to fostering this unique environment, where each student is empowered to realize his fullest potential and become part of something greater. We invite you to discover the lifelong camaraderie and exceptional education that defines the Bosco experience.
A Story of Brotherhood: Stepping Up for a Fellow Brave
September 18, 2024
High school can be overwhelming, especially when you’re a freshman adjusting to a big campus, new classes, and unfamiliar faces. For freshman William Gomez, the transition was particularly daunting. After being homeschooled throughout middle school due to health challenges, stepping into the fast-paced environment of our 36-acre campus took immense courage.
Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Class of 2024 and now a student-athlete at the University of Notre Dame, learned through his father—a friend of the Gomez Family—that William was struggling to find his footing. Moved by the story, Kyngstonn reached out to his Bosco brother and former teammate, Dutch Horisk, Bosco Football’s junior captain. He shared the situation, asking Dutch if he could keep an eye on William and offer support. Without hesitation, Dutch, being the leader and person that he is, took the request to heart and stepped in to help.
Dutch didn’t wait to see if he might run into William by chance. Instead, he took immediate action. He reached out to Assistant Principal Derrick Fernando, requesting William’s schedule and arranging an early dismissal for both of them so they could have lunch together. Dutch made sure William knew he wasn’t alone.
It wasn’t long before senior captain Epi Sitanilei heard about the situation and was eager to lend his support as well. Together, Epi and Dutch decided to make William an honorary captain at Bosco Football’s home opener on August 30th. When the time came for the coin flip, the three Braves, joined by junior captain Matai Fuiava, walked arm in arm to midfield—a powerful symbol of unity, support, and the deep sense of brotherhood that not only defines St. John Bosco Football but also our school’s culture as a whole.
This powerful display of brotherhood—from South Bend, Indiana to Bellflower, California—proves that at Bosco, class years, circumstances, and backgrounds don’t matter; what matters is the bond of brotherhood that unites us. Thanks to Kyngstonn, Dutch, and Epi, a freshman who once felt lost found himself truly at home.