Right to left are seniors Liam Macario, Christophe Issa, Alexander Lawson and Joaquin Windsor, who have been friends since freshman year and pose together for a final photo on the Foothill Tech campus. From after school activities to different academic tracks, these friends still remain close after all these years.

Seniors at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) await their last couple of days being in high school. To long lasting friendships, each one takes different paths to their journey of success. With their last couple of senior events, students at Foothill Tech soak up all of the memories made and cherish every moment. Class of ’25 will be holding its last getaway on June 2, 2025 with its last annual senior sunset.

On June 5, 2025, the senior class of 2025 will experience their long awaited graduation. Held at the local Ventura Community College, the graduation ceremony is the last of many stepping stone of their high school journeys, signifying not only the end of a chapter but the beginning of a new, exciting future. For some, a new chapter represents attending a four-year university, while for others it means starting in their desired profession quite early. Despite the variance is where the class of 2025 is starting this new chapter of their lives, many have similar views and advice they can impart on the incoming seniors and students of Foothill Technology (Foothill Tech). Pictured above is Rhea Gill ’25, Aadhya Bavkar ’25, Julia Geib ’25, Vivian Ryan ’25, Stella Jennings ’25, and Aditi Shanbhag ’25, a tightly knit group of friends that have experienced all the highs and lows of high school together, giving them a variety of helpful advice that they can share.

Abbi Fleagane ’25, a senior at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) has been a part of the Bioscience Academy, a medical academic elective at Foothill Tech for the past three years. Fleagane has the opportunity to serve as the laboratory manager for her class, while also being an active member in the Red Cross Club. Fleagane is going to be applying the information she learned in these two programs during the next four years, where she will be a student at University of California San Diego (UCSD).

Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press staff aspires to highlight students around campus pursing their passions and interests.

Located at Barranca Vista Park, this brightly colored book box has been well-preserved and is quite popular among park-goers. With a wide range of novels to choose from and its ideal location, it’s perfect for those just passing by, children taking community dance classes in the park’s studio, and everyone in between.

What better way to bring a community together than fun colors, painted patterns, and books? Ever since their creation in 2009, “Little Free Libraries,” more commonly known as “Book Boxes” have brightened neighborhoods from coast to coast. Located outside of the Ventura Salvation Army sits three book boxes, overflowing with a wide variety of novels, children’s books, and even comics; something for every type of reader. Recently, there were signs attached to each box with the words “We need more books!” and within days, these boxes were once again filled to the brim with community donated literature.

Pictured above are the recipients of the Calif. State Seal of Civic Engagement. Beatrice Barnes ‘25, Mia Farag ‘25, Morgan Houston ‘25 and Ruby Jenkins ‘25. These seniors were picked for this award because of their dedication to better the community of Ventura Calif.

On Friday, May 28, 2025, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) hosted its annual senior awards night. This night allows the staff at Foothill Tech the honor of celebrating all of the seniors’ achievements. Some of the awards include the Calif. State Seal of Civic Engagement, multilingual seal, athletic wall of fame, and dragon hall of fame.

“100 men vs. One gorilla” was a viral debate in online internet spaces about whether or not 100 men could best a gorilla in a fight. The question first emerged in 2020 on Reddit page r/whowouldwin, and recently saw a resurgence in popular media after popular influencer Mr. Beast made a post about it on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Juliette Larsen ‘28 sung Viva La Vida by Coldplay in a solo performance. With her strong vocals and beautiful voice, Larsen impressed the crowd as they cheered her on.

Kai Robles ‘28 sung Creep by Radiohead, which landed him the second place award for Air Guitar. This year, the show’s acts were primarily performed by the class of 2028.

On Friday, May 23, 2025, Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) Associated Student Body (ASB) held the annual Air Guitar. Air Guitar is a talent show held at the end of the school year signifying that the end of the school year is approaching. Pictures above is Dylan Arevalo ‘26, known as lil pickle, performing his own rap song. Arevalo went on to win the “fan favorite” award by the end of the show.

The film industry has come a long way since the 1950s and yet innovative and unique ideas are still creating brilliant cinematography. With movies featuring representation of culture and more family friendly motion pictures to watch with younger audiences emerging, there is no doubt that these two decades have produced amazing movies of every genre that people will continue to enjoy even in future generations.

Inspired by the game show “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?” Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students around campus were quizzed about some of the show’s most popular questions. With the end of the school year approaching, how much have students truly learned and remembered?

Every piece of local art comes with a fragment of the community’s story. Unlike mass-produced items, local art is unique, crafted by hands that pour creativity into every detail. Each work features facets of the local culture, such as Ventura, Calif.’s beachy landscapes. Buying from local shops not only supports artists and their craft but also helps sustain small businesses that may struggle to compete against larger corporations. Though it may cost more, the value ultimately lies in the quality materials, time and personal touch behind each piece – a connection that big chain stores simply cannot offer.

Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) boys baseball team earned a 3–1 victory over El Monte High School in the first round of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section playoffs on May 16, 2025. The Dragons set the tone early and maintained steady control throughout the game showcasing their defense and consistent energy on the field. Foothill Tech held firm to secure the win. The result marks an important step in the Dragons postseason journey as they look to build on the momentum heading into the second round that takes place on May 21, 2025 against Estancia.

Before the internet, the Incel (Involuntary Celibate) population wasn’t a community. However, after mass globalization and connection via the internet, the impact of certain ideologies and beliefs can outgrow the knowledge of their consequences. It can also hide the warning signs behind a screen and anonymous messages, delaying any substantial response to the danger before it translates to real world effects. Incel culture is a far cry from what it was originally supposed to be, but the actions of its most known members have since transformed it into something that can’t be ignored so easily. This is especially true in the malicious endeavors brought to light by a new Netflix series, “Adolescence”, that was released on March 13, 2025.