December 2022
Message From Our President
Merry Christmas!
As 2022 comes to an end, we are preparing to celebrate with our friends,
families, and the DBCR community.

Thank YOU for helping us to prepare our students to succeed throughout their academic journey.

May you enjoy this holiday season with your loved ones.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Mark K. Shriver
President
P.S. our first Wolfpack Walkthrough was GREAT!
We hope you can join us on January 19th for our second one -- see more below!
Please Join Us: Wolfpack Walkthrough
January 19, 2023
Rector Major Visit
Father Angel Fernandez, SDB, The Rector Major of the Salesians, came to campus on November 21st. Fr. Fernandez traveled all the way from Rome! We are honored that Don Bosco Cristo Rey was his first stop on his East Coast Tour!
Alumni Highlight
Vanessa Wright
DBCR '17
Notre Dame of Maryland University '21
Hofstra University '23
Hi everyone! My name is Vanessa Wright and I graduated from Don Bosco Cristo Rey back in 2017.

During my senior year at DBCR, I was accepted to 8 universities and decided to attend Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore. It was close to home, had a strong science program, and offered a great financial aid package. While at NDMU, I was involved in numerous clubs and leadership positions, including serving as the Chair of the Honor Board. I graduated from NDMU in four years with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. I am currently in my second year of graduate school at Hofstra University, pursuing a master’s degree in Public Health.

From working at the National Institutes of Health to interning with the American Red Cross, Don Bosco has opened numerous doors for me professionally. The Corporate Work Study Program taught me a wide range of transferable skills.

I am grateful for the Work Study Program and all the opportunities I received at Don Bosco Cristo Rey.
Corporate Work Study Highlight
Palm Facility Services
Thank you, Palm Facility Services, for your dedication and commitment to training the next generation of workers! We are thankful for 9 years of partnership with you!


“We have enjoyed working with Jessica. I am most impressed by her attention to detail, confidence, and willingness to point out an error. Her desire to ‘get things right’- is very much appreciated, I hope to pull her into some higher-impact activities to leverage this great trait very soon.”

-Patrick May, Palm Facility Services

In case you missed it....
on Giving Tuesday we featured Senior Ashley Campos. Below is Ashley’s DBCR story!
As a senior, I can’t help but reflect on my Don Bosco journey. 

Before Don Bosco Cristo Rey, I attended a large public middle school with so many students. There, I was just a number on the roster-- “Campos, #15.” At Don Bosco Cristo Rey, I’m not “Campos, #15,” I’m Ashley! My teachers know me, care about me, and take into consideration how I’m doing socially and academically. 

Don Bosco has given me a space to take risks, speak my mind, and find my passions. I started high school very shy, but now I thrive in front of crowds—I emceed the homecoming pep rally! I never thought I would like math, but my teacher, Mr. R, pushed me and now I can tackle any equation! 

I’ve known that I wanted to be a doctor since I was 12. So, my work study job at Children’s National Hospital is a perfect match. Working and learning in a real hospital environment has made me even more excited about a future in medicine! 

Looking towards college, I plan to be on the Pre-Med track and double major in Biochemistry & Psychology. Thanks to the support of the college counselors, I’ve perfected my college essay, completed the FAFSA, and submitted all my applications. 

While I’m sad high school is coming to an end, I am ready for the future. My time at Don Bosco has shown me I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. 

Thank you for standing with me—and my classmates—on our Don Bosco journeys! 

Thank you,
Ashley Campos '23
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Social Media Highlights
On Facebook we highlighted our students building bridges!
On Instagram we featured Mr. Elias Blanco as our employee of the month!
On Twitter we highlighted our Seniors on their college acceptances!
On LinkedIn we highlighted our new and returning job partners!