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The Foothill Dragon Press

The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press

Seniors Hayley Abourezk-Pinkstone and Memo Mederos are siblings because their mothers are in a gay relationship. Credit: The Humane Society. Used With Permission.

Siblings with two mothers stand in support of marriage equality

Ema Dorsey May 15, 2013

Nunila is Memo’s aunt and legal guardian. He calls her Tia, which is ‘aunt’ in Spanish, or sometimes he calls her by her first name. Hayley was legally adopted by her other mom, Tammi Abourezk,...

Science teacher Macie Vega became a vegan when she was 13 and lives a healthy lifestyle. Credit: Josh Ren/The Foothill Dragon Press

Vega’s vegan lifestyle has improved her health

Ana Bello May 14, 2013

Once she was 13 and old enough to cook, Vega changed her vegetarian lifestyle to a vegan one. Her diet consists of fruits, vegetables, grains, and a small amount of artificial meats. Like many vegans...

Sophomore Justin Redemann does soccer tricks like jumping with the ball. Credit: Kazu Koba/The Foothill Dragon Press

5 workouts to prepare you for a soccer kick-off

Justin Redemann May 1, 2013

Want a workout that’s out of the ordinary? Dreading the usual 30 minute run? If so, soccer may be the ideal workout for you. Soccer is a great sport that requires minimal equipment. In fact, if you...

Natalie Waecther has embraced a gluten free diet since Thanksgiving of last year. Credit: Emily Chacon/ The Foothill Dragon Press

Going gluten-free? Embrace the challenge with Natalie Waechter

Veronica Mellring April 24, 2013

Carbivores, bread lovers, and wheat eaters: don’t fear! Sacrificing all wheat, rye, and grain products isn’t the end, nor is it completely necessary to successfully maintain a gluten-free diet. Gluten,...

Fresh & Easy offers healthy choices for a quick, on-the-go lunch. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press

Fast, healthy lunches from Fresh & Easy

Maddie Kirkegaard April 23, 2013

Less than a block away from Foothill, Fresh & Easy is a convenient destination if you are looking for a quick meal at lunchtime or after school. With fresh options and healthy snacks, Fresh &...

(From left) Sophomore Ben Limpich, freshman Fidelity Ballmer, senior Adam Braver, junior Ana Bello, and senior Luke Ballmer are all students in the speech and debate club at Foothill. Credit: Josh Ren/The Foothill Dragon Press

Speech and debate: Hard work and shenanigans

Kienna Kulzer April 22, 2013

In a club where the secretary has to make pies, the vice president can overthrow the president, and "quote recorder" is a position, it may seem like it would be difficult to get anything done. The...

Students at Dorothy Boswell are provided with an awesome opportunity to learn and interact with their peers. Credit: Lauren Pedersen/The Foothill Dragon Press

Dorothy Boswell provides students with disabilities opportunities to succeed

Ana Bello April 17, 2013

Facing adolescent changes and adversity is difficult enough for teenagers to handle, but the task becomes significantly more difficult if that teenager has a physical or mental disability. Dorothy Boswell...

Senior Amanda Torres struggled with an eating disorder but has since gotten better and is looking towards a bright future. Credit: Felicia Perez/The Foothill Dragon Press

“A competition to the death.” How eating disorders are affecting teens

Veronica Mellring April 11, 2013

Every day when she was in eighth grade, senior Amanda Torres would play what she calls the “I hate myself” game while her teacher went over the daily class agenda. “I would list from head...

Jana Meyer (right) is an exchange student from Germany who is staying with junior Kienna Kulzer (left) and freshman Bryce Kulzer (center). Credit: Jayne Lewis Kulzer. Used with permission.

Foreign exchange student Jana Meyer learns about life in California

Maddie Kirkegaard April 9, 2013

Jana Meyer hasn’t had trouble adjusting to life in Ventura, which is impressive considering she isn’t exactly a local. Meyer is an exchange student from Stelle, Germany and has been getting to...

Senior Alex Tompkins is a member of The Blue Devils, a prestigious nationwide drum corps. Credit: Bethany Fankhauser/The Foothill Draogn Press

Tompkins to compete, perform in music group The Blue Devils

Kienna Kulzer April 8, 2013

Tone, intonation, rhythm, form, and hours of practice - learning to play a single musical instrument is no simple or easy task; senior Alex Tompkins can play eight. His musical path first began...

Senior Erika Elizalde has found her passion by volunteering at book sales and the Boys and Girls Club. Credit: Natalie Smith/The Foothill Dragon Press

Elizalde pursues her passion through community service

Ana Bello March 27, 2013

Tutoring children, helping out in the hospital, and taking care of animals are all ways a student can reach out to their community and fulfill their 75 hours of service requirement. Senior Erika Elizalde...

A Foothill student breaks her silence about childhood sexual abuse, urging others to get support. Credit: Aysen Tan/The Foothill Dragon Press.

“I knew it wasn’t right.” Breaking the silence after sexual abuse

Ema Dorsey March 16, 2013

She was sexually abused by a family member for four years, beginning when she was just seven years old. “I knew it wasn't right. You get the gut feeling that this shouldn't be happening, but I...

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