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Members of the Girl Up club at Foothill Technology High School held a book drive in order to build a library in Malawi by partnering with the African Library Project.

Girl Up holds a book drive to build a library for girls in Malawi

Emilie Huovinen, Writer March 1, 2023

From Jan. 7 to Feb. 3, 2023, the Girl Up Club held a book drive sending all books to Malawi through the African Library Project. To fulfill the requirements to build a library, the African Library...

Tune in to watch writer Isheeta Pal go around the campus of Foothill Technology High School to ask students and faculty what they love about themselves.

Voice of the Dragon: What do you love about yourself?

Isheeta Pal, Writer February 26, 2023

As love filled the air of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) during Kindness Week, which began on Feb. 14 and ended on Feb. 17, 2023, students performed acts of kindness and were rewarded...

Juana Vega sits in her office, smiling at the camera while holding the sign given to her for National School Counseling Week. Many students, and parents as well, came together and filled out nice notes for the counselors that were then printed out and put on a sign for each of the four counselors, showing the school’s appreciation.

Helping students dream big: School counselors and their importance to the Foothill Tech community

Amber Duhs and Rihanna Samples February 24, 2023

Every year, National School Counseling Week is celebrated nationwide as well as on the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) campus. This year, the theme was “Helping Students Dream Big.”...

The Interact Club at Foothill Technology High School is a socially motivated club that seeks to bring together classmates and create a welcoming environment for everyone.

Foothill Tech’s Interact Club: A great way for students to make a positive impact on the world

Camilla Lewis, Writer February 18, 2023

Among the various clubs at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), one that stands out in particular is the Interact Club. Through organized events and other acts of kindness, Foothill Tech’s...

Foothill Tech student and Foothill Dragon Press staff writer Beatrice Barnes outlines the difficulties she faces as a part time music student at Ventura due to conflicting bell schedules at the different schools.

Opinion: All Ventura high schools should be on the same schedule

Beatrice Barnes, Writer February 14, 2023

To give all students an equal opportunity to pursue their unique passions and interests, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), Ventura High School (Ventura) and Buena High School (Buena) should...

Karen Estrada 24, Serena Martinez 24 and Angelina Hernandez 24 represent their favorite artists, Taylor Swift, Conan Gray and Harry Styles, by proudly wearing their merchandise to school.

What is Foothill Tech listening to?

Frances English, Writer February 12, 2023

With a never-ending list of music and artists to listen to, finding the greatest hits can take time and effort. Spotify Wrapped reflected users' number one artists, songs and genres. Now that the process...

Students in Claire Adams fourth period Ethnic Studies and Social Justice class look at their computers intently as they learn about counter-hegemony. It is important concepts like this one that the class gets to dissect, allowing them to dive deeper into the struggles that different minorities in the United States have faced in the past.

Exploring Electives: A guide to Ethnic Studies and Social Justice

Rihanna Samples, Writer February 8, 2023

As the school year is already halfway over, many students have begun to put thought into next year's class schedules, pondering over which rigorous classes they should enroll in, along with the tough decision...

In light of recent structural changes, students share their thoughts on what Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) means to them.

Voice of the Dragon: What does Foothill Tech mean to you?

Kimberly Fickerson and Emma Ippolito February 7, 2023

Even with the various changes happening at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), including the removal of adviser coordinating periods and alterations to some of the special programs, students...

In Michelle Frumkins Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics class, students chatter amongst each other, debating the possible ways to solve an equation.

A guide to Advanced Placement Calculus and Statistics

Amber Duhs, Writer January 31, 2023

This article is a continuation of the Advanced Placement (AP) series that helps students understand what to expect when signing up for AP classes this spring at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill...

Semester one finals are right around the corner, and there’s no need to stress with writer Frances English’s tips on how to prepare.

How to prepare for finals week

Frances English, Writer January 11, 2023

Finals week, or, as many students know it, the most important and stressful week of the year, is right around the corner. With semester grades on the line and a neverending pile of topics to study, school...

Among the bright stage lights, Avery Trask ’23, a student from Buena High School, stands illuminated, seconds before making her grand entrance onto the stage.

Beyond the spotlight: A behind the scenes look at the Footworks Youth Ballet’s “Nutcracker”

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor December 15, 2022

What makes performing in a ballet so special? Avery Trask ’23, a student at Buena High School and dancer at Footworks Youth Ballet, described it as “such a great opportunity to grow as an artist.”...

After a long class period, Mr. Fitz, the well-known AP United States History teacher, sits behind his desk and looks intently at his computer to give his student, Jack Pankratz ‘24, a clarification about an assignment.

A guide to Advanced Placement United States History

Camilla Lewis, Writer December 4, 2022

If you’re planning on taking any Advanced Placement (AP) classes next year at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) and AP United States History just happens to cross your mind, then here is...

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