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Photo Essay: Meet of Champions

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March 25, 2024
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The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) distance track team walks off the track after an intense 1600 meter race, all going well under the five minute barrier and securing medal positions.

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Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) has built its athletics department from the ground up. Over the years, the school has been able to secure many awards, including several California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) awards.
Growth in Foothill Tech's athletics
Right outside the cafe the sign was there for all to see. Welcoming people into the shop with a embracing sign for nice and friendly faces for all to come and to eat and enjoy the delicacies that Caje Coffee Roaster has to offer.
Cajé Coffee Roasters: A new addition the collection of coffee shops in Ventura
The Wild Robot, released on Sept. 27, 2024 has amassed $309.7 million dollars worldwide, and is the fourth highest earning film of 2024. The film is a science fiction and animal fantasy movie that is based on the original book series called The Wild Robot written by Petter Brown and published in Apr. 5, 2016.
Opinion: An amazing journey, "The Wild Robot"
On Nov. 25, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys basketball team played against Channel Islands High School (Channel Islands). Launching into the air with ball in hand, Enzo Rivera' 27 (number 35) looks to make a layup as half time approaches. Rivera's height and strength helped him make multiple layups thought the game.
Boys basketball falls short to Channel Islands in heart-breaking loss
The United States’s reputation as being the home of such a diverse body of people from a variety of different ethnic backgrounds is one that it takes pride in. Every year Thanksgiving rolls around, each of these cultures take slightly different approaches to expressing their appreciation during this important holiday. Join writer, Jane Kim as she explores the unique cuisines and traditions that people of different cultures have adopted to celebrate this day of gratitude with their friends and family.
I have never had turkey for Thanksgiving
On the night of Nov. 25, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) varsity soccer players faced off against Santa Clara High School (Santa Clara). They took a clear lead from the beginning, and ended up securing a win 5-0. Conner Bursek '25 (number 19) can be seen putting pressure on Santa Clara's defense, and aiding the Dragons to mainitan their win. He looks for an opportunity to pass to his teammates further down on the field.
Boys soccer demolishes Santa Clara 5-0 in first home game
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Amidst the pre-finals week tension lingering in the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) halls, therapy dogs from "Love on a Leash" were brought on campus on Jan. 19, 2024 to uplift students' spirits and provide comfort as they begin to navigate their way into the upcoming week of final exams. Therapy animals offer stress relief, improve moods and provide comfort to enhance emotional well-being in diverse settings.
Photo Essay: "Love on a Leash"
On the rainy night of Jan. 17, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys' basketball takes on Grace Brethren High School (Grace Brethren) in a defensive 54-43 win. The top scorers of the game were two sophomores, Nick Drucker '26 (number 5) and Elijah Spencer '26 (number 42). Drucker had 16 points, three of which were 3-pointers. Spencer had 10 points, most of which were scored from the paint. On the defensive side, Luigirey Guce '25 (number 1) had multiple steals, leading to fast breaks that got the Dragons easy lay-ups. Although they scored only 21 points in the first half, Foothill Tech pushed past their slow start, ending the game with 22 points in the fourth quarter. Their next game is on Jan. 19, 2024, against Villanova Preparatory High School (Villanova).
Photo Essay: Boys' basketball defends their home court against Grace Brethren in a 54-43 win
Record setting waves crash on the coast of Ventura, as local residents prepare for the danger and chaos that came as a result of the waves.
Photo Essay: Ventura's winter waves
The Horror In The Stacks event took place at the E.P. Foster Library. The second floor was covered with black paper restricting all light sources and converted into a haunted maze. With a total of six zones to go through, the maze also had craft stations at the end to bring some peace after going through it all.
E.P. Foster's 2023 Horror In The Stacks
On Oct. 5, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) hosted La Reina High School (La Reina) in the Tri-Valley league match. Before the start of every game, the girls' volleyball team runs through a tunnel built by students of Foothill Tech. The team was led by Kaili Garrett '24 and was acknowledged with high-fives from students.
Girls' volleyball bested by La Reina on Senior Night
After a few practice swings, Kylie Ho '26 lines up her shot as she swings and smashes the ball toward the pin landing on the green.
Recap: Girls' golf bested by Camarillo
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On Nov. 18, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys soccer team took to Fillmore High School (Fillmore) to compete in a non-league match. The Dragons gave it all they had, but lost 1-5.
Recap: Boys soccer kicks off season with 1-5 loss to Fillmore
Bella Efner ’25 receives Athlete of the Week for her ongoing remarkable girls cross country season, where she has displayed exceptional leadership and skill as one of the senior runners on the team. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community appreciates all her hard work in representing the school.
Athlete of the Week: Isabella Efner
Aiden Cumming ’25 receives Athlete of the Week for his ongoing remarkable boys water polo season, where he has displayed exceptional leadership and skill as one of the captains of the water polo team. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community appreciates all his hard work in representing the school.
Athlete of the Week: Aiden Cumming
Violet Polley '26 approached the net, focused on the ball approaching her. She successfully volleyed the ball and placed it right at the feet of her opponent at the net, winning the point. Polley, playing line two doubles during the tennis season, used her strengths from playing singles prior, consistently placing groundstrokes out of reach.
Recap: Girls tennis competes in Tri-Valley League Finals
On Oct. 15 and 17, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls golf team sent five players to the two-day Tri-Valley League Individual Finals. The first day took place at Olivas Links Golf course. Audrey Yoong '26 was the low score from the Dragons with a 39 on day one, just four strokes shy of the lead. Yoong’s score put her in second place going into the second day. Bella Baum '26 was the second lowest score from the team with a 44, placing third leading into the second day. Day two took place at Santa Barbara Golf Club, where Yoong fired off a 41, totalling her score to 80, securing her second place finish, making First Team All League and qualifying for California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). Baum shot a 54, finishing tied for fourth and making First Team All League. The top three players in the league will advance to CIF Southern Section at Los Robles Greens on Oct. 30, 2024.
Girls golf swings their way through League Finals
After a long, hard-fought season, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) celebrates the seniors on the girls volleyball and girls tennis teams. With a win against Carpinteria High School on Oct. 9, 2024, the girls volleyball team emerged victorious on their Senior Night. Girls tennis, although ending in a loss, still honored their seniors and played their hardest on Oct. 15, 2024.
Fall sports Senior Nights
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