Eva Goncalves ’25 (number 15) is in full stride dribbling the ball downfield attempting to beat out the St. Bonaventure defender guarding her.

On Jan. 14, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Dragons faced off against the St. Bonaventure Seraphs. Pictured above, Siena Meter ’26 drives down the sideline in hopes of passing the ball into scoring position.

Students listen as Journalism Editor-in-Chief’s Julia Geib ‘25 and Rihanna Samples ‘25 talk about The Foothill Dragon Press, advertising it along with providing more information about the program. The Foothill Dragon Press extends opportunities for students who are interested in writing, photography, videography or illustration to have their work shared on a nationally recognized online publication. Combined with multiple grades in one classroom, there is also the added benefit of having freshmen, sophomores and juniors all apply.

On Jan. 14 and Jan. 15, 2025, program leaders, students and teachers alike welcomed underclassmen into their classrooms, providing information about their program through demonstrations and presentations. In the Bioscience Academy classroom, students in the program were spread throughout multiple classrooms, demonstrating skills and showing off equipment to the students touring. Many of the demos were interactive, encouraging students to engage and acquire a sneak peak at what they would be learning if they decided to apply for the program.

As of January 2025, the recent strong winds combined with extremely low humidity levels have bred optimum fire weather conditions in California. This is evident by the numerous wildfires currently blazing through the Los Angeles area. One of them, the Palisades Fire, is the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history, having scorched an estimated five thousand structures. In addition to that, six other smaller fires in the Los Angeles area, including the Kenneth, Lidia, Sunset, Woodley, Archer and Olivas fires, have already been contained by the valiant efforts of firefighters. For those who lived through the devastation of the 2017 Thomas Fire and 2024 Mountain Fire, these Los Angeles fires are an unwelcome flashback to hasty evacuations, smothering fumes and the smoldering remains of homes on the hills.

Carlos Moreno, the hidden hero of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) athletics, is more than just the equipment attendant. He’s the heart and soul of the program, tirelessly supporting every student-athlete, regardless of their sport. From ensuring basketball players have the right jerseys to organizing equipment for the cross country team, Carlos is the backbone of their success. His dedication extends beyond the equipment room, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all athletes. He’s not just a staff member; he’s a mentor, a friend, and a cherished part of the Foothill Tech family.

Carlos Moreno is the athletic equipment attendant at Foothill Technology. He is an key part of Foothill Tech’s athletic program and no matter what school sport a student may do they will always be assisted by him in some way. Whether it is a jersey pick up or taking a school issued van, Carlos is behind it. He is an cherished part of Foothill Tech’s atmosphere.

Carlos Moreno is the athletic equipment attendant at Foothill Technology. He is an key part of Foothill Tech’s athletic program and no matter what school sport a student may do they will always be assisted by him in some way. Whether it is a jersey pick up or taking a school issued van, Carlos is behind it. He is an cherished part of Foothill Tech’s atmosphere.

Specialized AI has become common in classrooms across the globe, much to the dismay of many teachers and school officials. It has become so common that teachers have started to integrate more in class assignments and essays into the course. To some, this seems like the right call to make, but it can end up being more of a punishment to the students who had not been using AI. It may also be hard for the students to catch up to the new workload, not having seen it in previous years. Teachers, trying to combat this, have started to move more to paper in hopes of limiting the amount of cheating and is one of the many factes of the battle between students and teachers over AI.

Foothill Tech’s Associated School Body (ASB) has their own department set up in appearance of the president of the program where she hands out bead necklaces to students if they write down their information as a sign of interest in joining ASB. With all of these programs in action, students can compare programs with its wide range of academics and start envisioning their high school journeys for the next four years.

As of Jan. 10, 2025, Ethnic Studies and Social Justice also have interactive displays, offering insights in ways to get involved where students can meet teachers, ask questions, and learn more about interest and goals. On their table appears to be multiple books they study throughout the year and learn different cultures, histories and experiences.

On the sunny afternoon of Jan. 10, 2025, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) is hosting an exciting Program Faire in the quad, designed to showcase the elective opportunities available for underclassmen. This event features clubs and programs, inclduing the D-Tech pathway where students are taught to design, master technology as well as learn entrepreneurship. D-Tech’s objective is to be able to produce a self-made product and sell it to consumers whether it is in school or around the city. Whether it be for this pathway, or the numerous others that are highlighted through the event, students are encouraged to pick up brochures and chat with the leaders of each to learn more about what is offered.

On Jan. 9, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys soccer team played against Thatcher High School (Thatcher) in a league match. The dragons took the win 3-0 with goals from Dylan Files ’26 (number 6), Kaizer Castillo ’28 (number 7) and Ammar Atiah ’26 (number 20).

Matthew Franco ’26 (number 24) fights against a Thacher School (Thacher) player to regain control over the ball. The score is 1-0 and the dragons are doing whatever possible to keep Thacher from scoring.

On Jan. 9, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys soccer team played against Thatcher High School (Thatcher) in a league match. The dragons took the win 3-0 with goals from Dylan Files ’26 (number 6), Kaizer Castillo ’28 (number 7) and Ammar Atiah ’26 (number 20).

With the release of titles like “Metaphor: Refantazio” by ATLUS and Studio Zero, “Black Myth: Wukong”, developed by Game Science, 2024 proved to be a very successful year for many game developers. At the 2024 Game Awards, there was fierce competition among the six nominations to be recognized as the “Game of the Year”, with “Astrobot”, developed by Team ASOBI taking home the title.

2025 has begun! And with that, it’s now time for us to look back on 2024 and remember all that has come to pass. Join the Foothill Dragon Press’s writing section as we review a variety of popular topics from the year, ranging from albums and movies to fashion trends and books. It’s sure to bring back memories from the past year and let us appreciate all the change and excitement we’ve experienced.

As another year comes to pass, it’s time to look back on 2024 at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) and see what’s come to pass. From the arrival of a new principal to the 25th anniversary of our school, join our writers as we review the last year.