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STORIFY: Community reacts to Thomas Fire

Jocelyn Brossia
December 5, 2017
Taken on Monday night. Credit: Jocelyn Brossia / The Foothill Dragon Press
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On the sunny afternoon of March 7, 2025, students took turns competing to see who could sink the first basket on the inflatable basketball court during Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) final Renaissance Rally. With a Spirit Week helping students get in-theme for the Rally, the events and festivities are designed to reward students with their academic achievement so far in the school year. This energetic match up drew a crowd of people cheering for both individuals and became a standout moment for Foothill Tech's organized event.
Dragons celebrate academic success with a Beatles inspired Spirit Week and Ren Rally
New out of class passes have been introduced to students of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech). This new system enforces how students spend time out side of the classroom during class time. The two different types of passes are the restroom pass and the office pass. Each pass has a time limit and requires teacher signature to allow a student to use the pass.
With passes in hand, the students and staff at Foothill Tech share their opinions on the new bathroom policy
Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) annual Senior Recess event, originally scheduled for earlier in the year, took place on Feb. 27, 2025, after being delayed due to rain. The event, designed to give seniors a chance to reminisce about their childhoods, transformed the school’s campus into an elementary school-style playground. Students enjoyed various nostalgic activities, including hula hoops, an art table and other classic games reminiscent of recess during their younger years. As the school year nears its end, the Senior Recess event offers a moment of reflection for students before they head off to college or other post-graduation plans. For many seniors, the event serves as a reminder of simpler times and provides a fun opportunity to bond with classmates one last time before graduation.Thanks to the hard work of the Associated Student Body (ASB), Senior Recess has become a beloved tradition at Foothill Tech, offering students a unique way to close the chapter on their high school journey.
Seniors bathe under the sunset of nostalgia at senior recess
On Feb. 25, 2025, the Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) opened the floor to the public at the Board Meeting discussing Resolution #25-03. The resolution debates for reduction of certain certified services at the elementary, middle and high school level to help allocate money for budget cuts. The meeting garnered attendance of students, teachers and families, many of whom came with signs or wearing red to show support for those who were targeted by Resolution #25-03. Though the final decision of the budget cuts was to save elementary and secondary school counselors as well as teacher librarians, the Board and the district still have a long way to go before all the issues become resolved.
The Board of Education passes controversial Resolution #25-03 due to budget cuts, leaving students and faculty in uncertainty
Directly after gathering at noon, and listening to a few rousing speeches, the protesters embarked from Constitution Park, and headed toward the Tesla Dealership. In unison, crossing the street and walking along the sidewalk, the group was determined to spread their message and peacefully protest their cause.
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During the week of Feb. 11 to Feb. 14, 2025, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) celebrated Kindness Week, organized by the Associated Student Body (ASB). This annual event aimed to promote positivity and strengthen the school community through various activities. Throughout the week, students participated in dress-up days and several events, including making candy grams, creating bracelets and playing a game of musical chairs.
Foothill Tech students fill the campus with love and positivity during Kindness Week
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