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The Foothill Dragon Press

The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press

With swimsuit season on the horizon, the pressure to burn calories and get that bikini ready body is at an all time high. These sports can help. Credit: Ellie Morrison/The Foothill Dragon Press

Sports that burn the most calories

Rachel Sun May 30, 2014

There are hundreds of sports in the world, so it’s hard to know which one you can benefit the most from. Whether it’s playing basketball or water polo, each sport benefits you differently and burns...

Credit: Jeanie Naysmith (used with permission)

The changing modern American family

Ema Dorsey May 28, 2014

  The stereotypical family model of a mom, dad, 2.5 kids, and a white picket fence is becoming more of a picture of the past than an accurate description of the typical American family. The...

Credit: Kazu Koba and Lucy Knowles/The Foothill Dragon Press

Inside the world of social networking

Rachel Sun May 15, 2014

The world of social networking is a blur of tweets, posts, and likes. People from different areas of the world can easily like an Instagram post or retweet a tweet about how funny Jennifer Lawrence is....

Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

‘Train Whistle Substitute’ reflects on 60 years of teaching

Kienna Kulzer April 30, 2014

Sam Marsh may be 86 years old, but he has no plans to retire from teaching anytime soon. Known by most as the 'Train Whistle Substitute,' this is his sixtieth year of teaching. “Some people may wonder...

Credit: Maddy Schmitt/The Foothill Dragon Press

Trevor Godfrey spreads joy through handbells

Rachel Sun April 27, 2014

  Freshman Trevor Godfrey has been part of a handbell choir group, organized by First United Methodist Church, for four years. The group is named Joyful Noise Handbell Choir and they meet for...

Class of 2014 College Map

Class of 2014 College Map

Allison Clark April 22, 2014

Note: You can zoom in to this map by clicking on the + or - symbols in the lower right corner. Hey seniors, if you’re not on this map yet, we want to add you. Just use the comment box below, or...

Credit: Kazu Koba/The Foothill Dragon Press

Students undergo chemotherapy to treat illness

Rachel Sun April 16, 2014

Approximately every four minutes, one person in the United States is diagnosed with leukemia. It is one of the most common types of cancer people under the age of 20 are diagnosed with. Leukemia is...

Credit: Ellie Morrison/The Foothill Dragon Press

Choosing your perfect gym

Veronica Mellring April 14, 2014

With summer coming in just a few months, it’s the perfect time to join a gym and get fit. But which gym? Which gym will cater to your needs, your budget, and offer those extra special aspects that...

(From left) Freshman Jonathan Lantiegne and juniors Cameron Liljekievist and Mahaila Woods all have a passion for being on stage. Credit: Josh Ren/The Foothill Dragon Press

Foothill drama students act, sing, dance, direct, and improvise to pursue creative goals

Veronica Mellring April 5, 2014

  As the name implies, the art of drama encompasses many “dramatic” people and performers who contribute to the art form through different facets. Foothill Technology’s Drama Department,...

Freshman Ema Kolesnik

Emma Kolesnik expresses herself through several outlets

Ana Bello March 28, 2014

Freshman Emma Kolesnik can be spotted around campus in a pair of bright colored tights, a polka dot sweater, and a printed skirt. With over 30 pairs of tights, Kolesnik has nearly every color of the...

Juniors Wyatt Kufta-Kuntz and Suzanna Chilton have been dating for nine and a half months. Credit: Kazu Koba/The Foothill Dragon Press

Student and teacher perspectives on high school relationships

Rachel Sun March 23, 2014

  Authors like Jenny Han and Sarah Dessen tend to convince high school students that teenage love will conquer all and will always last. Looking around campus, it is not hard to tell who is...

Olivia Cate pursues passion for music with Company (video)

Olivia Cate pursues passion for music with Company (video)

Kienna Kulzer March 5, 2014

[embedvideo id="87905190" website="vimeo"] While most high school students are still hitting the snooze button at 6:15 a.m., freshman Olivia Cate is already up and singing Aladdin’s “A Whole New...

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