About the Once A Mustang Monument
Updated Thursday September 5, 2024
On Friday, May 17, 2024, the Once A Mustang monument was unveiled in front of a large crowd of alumni from all decades, families, friends and students.
In 2013, work began on a monument that would welcome all visitors to the Salesian campus. Renowned sculptor and Salesian alumnus, Dan Medina '86, created the stunning 18' monument which was installed on the school's plaza level. Aside from bringing the beautiful work of art by Mr. Medina to the Salesian campus, the monument was also envisioned as a way to grow the school's scholarship program, with all donations exceeding the costs of the project, including plaques purchased after the installation date, being used for the school's student scholarship program.
The nearly 3000 pound Mustang Monument faces Becchi, a small town in Northern Italy, the birthplace of the school's patron saint. It pays homage to St. John Bosco’s life and works that have inspired generations of young people around the world.
We wish to thank Mr. Medina for his generosity of "time, treasure, and talent" (as well as patience) throughout the entire process.
Individual and Class Plaques continue to be installed as donations are made and as they are engraved.
OAM Class Plaque Donor Listing - as of 9/5/2024
The following classes have successfully fundraised for a class plaque installation.
1975 - $3,285 - Bronze designation ($2,500+)
1973 - $3,225 - Bronze designation ($2,500+)
1983 - $3,025 - Bronze designation ($2,500+)
1974 - $3,000 - Bronze designation ($2,500+)
1969 - $2,901 - Bronze designation ($2,500+)
1978 - $2,275
1989 - $2,190
1985 - $2,175
1972 - $1,975
1986 - $1,950
1965 - $1,900
1982 - $1,800
1988 - $1,790
1979 - $1,700
1997 - $1,700
1970 - $1,675
1980 - $1,630
1971 - $1,625
1984 - $1,605
1976 - $1,600
1999 - $1,510
1963 - $1,501
1964 - $1,500
2024 - $1,500
2010 - $1,500
The following classes are rapidly approaching the fundraising minimum of $1,500 for a class plaque:
1987 - $1,300
2000 - $1,250
2018 - $1,000
The complete class plaque donor listing with class totals appears below. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions. To make a contribution, click on the OAM giving button on the right column
OAM Individual Plaque Listing - as of 9/5/2024
Click on the Individual plaque donor listing below for the updated plaque information. Donors may use the attached template for plaque ordering. All forms and questions should be submitted to [email protected]
Individual plaques in process:
Oscar Aldrete '00
Ruben Garcia '97