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On the cloudy day of May 19, 2023, students waited with anticipation for the annual Air Guitar show. Featuring various creative acts, ranging from singing and playing instruments to complicated dance numbers, it was a fun filled day for everyone. In the image, Dan Baker, dressed in an outfit inspired by Harry Styles and his son Miles Baker 23 showed their love for the artist through their performance of “Adore You” by Harry Styles. Taking the lead, Dan Baker sang and played piano while Miles Baker played bass and sang backup.

Dragons celebrate Air Guitar 2023 like “diamonds in the sky”

Caroline Hubner and Emma Ippolito • May 23, 2023

With the sun shining and birds chirping, it’s that time of year at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) where students are excitedly reminiscing about one of the year’s most anticipated...

During after school hours, DTech dynasty five gathered up at Spirito Hall located in Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech). A company named “Rubik’s Rincon” made a product replicating a Rubiks Cube with built in speakers. They have provided a rough draft of the cube using a three-dimensional version and finalizing it with quality material. Rubiks Rincon also prepared a booklet showing the process and how it was made step by step.

DTech seniors show off final project in Trade Show format

Emilie Huovinen, Reporter • May 23, 2023

For their last semester in the program, seniors in the DTech Capstone class have been building a bluetooth speaker. They presented this final project in a Trade Show format on May 18, 2023 at Foothill...

Once a year, students, administration and parents alike are encouraged to share the love they have for the teachers in the Ventura Unified School District.

Dragons express their gratitude during Teacher Appreciation Week

Maggie Lay, Reporter • May 16, 2023

As the school year approaches its end, students looked back at the year with great gratitude towards their teachers. Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week...

Seniors pile into the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) quad to enjoy their senior recess participating in activities that bring them back to their elementary days.

Senior Recess: A fun-filled event of nostalgia and reminiscence

Ella Asher, Reporter • May 2, 2023

As the 2022-2023 school year progresses through the final quarter, seniors are taking time to reminisce and have fun. At Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) seniors enjoyed a nostalgic trip...

Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students gather to celebrate the last school dance of the year on April 29, 2023 at The Majestic Ventura Theater.

Dragons sway under the lanterns: Prom 2023

Maggie Lay, Reporter • May 1, 2023

As spring progresses and the 2022-2023 school year begins to creep towards an end, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) hosted their most anticipated dance of the school year: prom. The dance...

With AP tests approaching rapidly, juniors and seniors start anxiously studying for their exams. Some teachers are even holding mock exams and cram sessions to help students prepare.

Dragons prepare to welcome the month of May with AP exams

Caroline Hubner, Reporter • April 30, 2023

With the fourth quarter well underway at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses are anxiously preparing for College Board’s arrival on campus....

On April 21, 2023, Foothill Tech students united to show their support for anti-racism and inclusivity. Led through the Girl Up Club, students were encouraged to wear black on Friday, April 21 in order to stand up against incidents on campus involving hateful language. The idea behind wearing a unified color was to show students who may feel bullied or ostracized that Foothill is a school for everyone and everyone should feel like they belong on campus. From wearing all black to choosing black accessories, the majority of Foothill showed their support creating a positive impact against racism and exclusivity.

Foothill Tech supports anti-racism amidst spreading stereotype

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter • April 25, 2023

Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) tackled the issue of racism with a day of wearing black to stand for anti-racism and inclusivity on Friday, April 21, 2023. Led by the Girl Up Club,...

Foothill Technology High Schools Drama Club performs Murderous Crossing in front of a captivated audience. Jessie Yalinkatian 23, who plays a detective, re-enacts a murder with a school-friendly prop as spectators laugh.

“A wedding and a wake”: “Murderous Crossing” play brings a murder mystery to Foothill Tech

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter • April 3, 2023

A night of comedy, food and plot twists awaited attendees to Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Drama’s rendition of play, “Murderous Crossing,” written by David Landau and Nikki Stern,...

Following the postponement of the Hearts in Havana dance originally scheduled for Feb. 21, 2023, Foothill Tech students jump energetically at the Secret Garden dance on March 24, 2023.

Dragons get energetic at the “Secret Garden” dance

Maggie Lay, Reporter • March 27, 2023

After postponing the third dance of the school year, Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) Associated Student Body (ASB) hosted a spring dance on March 24, 2023. The new theme was “Secret...

On March 21, 2023, Foothill Tech hosted a blood drive and gave students the opportunity to donate blood to those in need. Hayden MacDougall 24 sits in a Vitalant trailer and compresses a ball in order for a vein to appear. MacDougalls arm was also binded with a strap to put pressure, which makes it easier to insert the needle.

“Help save lives”: Donors save the day at BioScience Academy and Vitalant blood drive

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter • March 23, 2023

Under gray skies and drizzly conditions, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) brightened the day with a blood drive, hosted by the BioScience Academy’s Health Occupations Students of America...

On March 17, 2023, Foothill Techs ASB put together the annual spring Ren Rally; with this years falling on St. Patricks Day. One of the many fun attractions, which also seemed to be the most popular at the Ren Rally, was the inflatable obstacle course where students could race each other down slides and through other fun obstacles. Students went all out by sprinting and doing anything possible to stay ahead and beat their friends.

Dragons enjoy an exciting Renaissance Rally and spirit week

Maggie Lay and Ella Asher • March 21, 2023

As clouds fill the sky and spring approaches, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) got lively and festive with a spirit week and St. Patrick’s Day themed Renaissance Rally. The events were...

Hand crafted wood signs and names of DTech houses grace the walls of the labs and commemorate the past students. Unlike these past generations of students, sophomores will now have to wait another year before they can apply for DTech.

“This is the year to make changes:” Scheduling changes continue as DTech becomes two-year program

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter • March 11, 2023

One of Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) Career-Technical Education (CTE) pathways has recently changed from a three-year program to a two-year program.  DTech focuses on design, technology...

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