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The Foothill Dragon Press

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The Foothill Dragon Press

Fashion is one of the many ways students at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) express themselves on campus. Whether students pull inspiration from social media, friends or even horror films, the items in their wardrobe are an integral aspect of their individual identity.

Highlighting Foothill Tech’s best dressed students

Beatrice Barnes and Maggie Lay December 23, 2023

To some students at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), getting dressed in the morning isn’t merely a chore, but a creative endeavor. Whether they are up-cycling thrift store finds, spicing...

Everything I Own is an indie band based in Ventura, Calif. Consisting of four students from different high schools around town, Everything I Own produces a unique sound that is great for anyone looking in search of a new band to check out.

Everything I Own: Ventura’s student performing indie band

Ruby Jenkins, Assignment Editor December 15, 2023

When one typically thinks of Ventura, Calif., they often picture surfing, sunshine and the occasional avocado toast. However, one of Ventura's most defining qualities is its rich culture for young artists...

Continuing their annual tradition, Food Share of Ventura County organized their holiday can-tree drive to support the struggling members of the community. Joining together to make a difference, members of the Ventura community gather in front of the Ventura Mission downtown to build can trees out of hundreds of donated cans. With free creative liberty, organizations from all over the city decorated their trees with different fun themes. All of the cans used for the trees were then donated to Food Share and distributed to over 267,000 Ventura County residents who are in need of extra food during the holiday season.

Fighting food scarcity one can at a time: Food Share’s annual can tree drive

Rihanna Samples, Writer December 14, 2023

The blinking rows of meticulously placed strands of lights or the steady flicker of the holiday candles and firelight all serve as a reminder that the holiday season is rapidly approaching. To some,...

As one of the many full-time laboratories of the Ventura Wastewater Treatment Facility, scientists are constantly clocked in to sample and monitor the city's water quality.

The intricacies of Ventura’s water treatment

Layla Solomon, Writer December 13, 2023

Water is a crucial aspect of everyday life. “People don’t necessarily think about what life would be like without water," Richard Martin expressed, the assistant general manager at Ventura Water. In...

Elizabeth "Liz" Prado, the office manager of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), is a vital part of the community, helping run the school from her small yet influential office located at the heart of Foothill Tech's administration building. She welcomes everyone with a kind smile and charming personality, always willing to help everyone in need. She is such a vital part of our community and can be easily considered as one of Foothill Tech's hidden heroes.

Hidden Heroes: In recognition of Elizabeth “Liz” Prado

Jane Kim and Kalea Eggertsen December 6, 2023

Dew still sparkles on blades of grass, the drowsy birds have barely launched their morning birdsong and the sun has just begun its daily trek across the sky. Yet there is someone already hard at work in...

On the second installment of "Benchwarmers", Luigirey Guce '25 and Aiden Gomez '25 take on tennis so you don't have to. Watch this video to see the challenges and excitement that come with this sport.

Benchwarmers: Episode 2 (featuring girls’ tennis)

Lauren Kaller and Claire Hadley December 5, 2023

Watch Luigirey Guce ‘25 and Aiden Gomez ‘25 as they take on tennis in the second installment of Benchwarmers while joined by Julia Geib ‘25, Kira Branson ‘24 and Lola Tennison ‘24, members of...

Hot chocolate was offered in free ceramic toilet-shaped mugs, which attendees could take home as a souvenir from the event.

Celebrating World Toilet Day

Layla Solomon, Writer November 24, 2023

On the afternoon of Nov. 19, 2023, friends, family, students and professionals involved in a variety of water science and sanitation-related fields gathered in front of the Ventura College (VC) Environmental/Construction...

The 2023-2024 school year will be Cherie Eulau’s last year of teaching after working at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) and teaching for 27 years. Over the years, Eulau has taught World History, United States History, Advanced Placement (AP) Government and Politics, Economics and Ethnic Studies and Social Justice.

Cherie Eulau’s retirement and impactful legacy at Foothill Tech

Tessa Shinden, Editor-in-Chief November 24, 2023

As a beloved teacher of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), Cherie Eulau is known for her uniquely individualized classroom decor, uplifting music that she blasts as students enter class and,...

Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press staffers aspire to highlight students pursing their passions and interests.

Humans of Foothill: Naomi Schwartz

Audrey Szijj, Writer November 23, 2023

Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech)  has many talented students with a wide range of hobbies and interests. One of these students is the sophomore class president of 2023, Naomi Schwartz...

Easy puzzles and numbers can avert the gaze while hanging on the wall. Be sure to check all parts of the room diligently before focusing on one puzzle.

A beginner’s guide to escape rooms

Olivia Mowad, Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2023

Being locked in a confined space for an hour with an overwhelming amount of puzzles may seem unappealing to most, but to all of the mystery solvers and thrill seekers of the world, it is the perfect opportunity...

As of October 2021, Ethnic Studies and Social Justice is set to become a new addition to the A-G college readiness and graduation requirements that bound all California high schools together. Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) along with other high schools in the Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) will begin this implementation starting in the 2025-2026 school year, making it an official graduation requirement for the class of 2030. Read more to learn about this significant shift in graduation requirements as well as why the standards are changing and how.

VUSD leads the way for new Ethnic Studies and Social Justice graduation requirement

Amber Duhs and Lily Toreja November 18, 2023

Recognized as a framework for individual high school graduation requirements, as well as applicant eligibility for California State Universities (CSU) and Universities of California (UC), California’s...

Birds are a common sight around the world, with 11,118 species of birds existing around the world. Around our town of Ventura, we have a variety of species of which nine are brought up in this article. The nine bird species that are covered are the Cooper’s Hawk, Brewer’s Blackbird, Black Pheobe, Brown Pelican, Dark-eyed Junco, Eurasian Collared-Dove, House Sparrow, Turkey Vulture and the Sanderling. Jane Kim and Layla Solomon decide to research and show off these nine birds, sharing facts about each of them in turn with individual drawings to display the birds.

Why we may be living in a mass extinction and a casual guide to birds of Ventura

Jane Kim and Layla Solomon November 13, 2023

  (Intro) They take to the skies, being borne by the winds, and are the descendants of dinosaurs. A flap from their dexterous wings might help carry them nearly 500 miles across the harshest...

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