The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press

The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press

The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press

Foothill Tech students as they walk through the quad and inquire about the various clubs.

Foothill Tech students exhibit their interests and talents at Club Rush 2022

Ella Asher, Reporter September 18, 2022

On Sep. 16, 2022 students at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) enjoyed Club Rush, an annual event in which students gather to learn about the many clubs available during the school year....

Seniors celebrate a great start to their final year at Foothill Tech with good food and friends.

Class of ‘23 enjoys a relaxing day in the sun during annual senior picnic

Maggie Lay, Reporter September 16, 2022

As the seniors of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) left their classes on Sept. 14, 2022, they were welcomed to the quad with the annual senior picnic.  The senior picnic, only open to...

Nathan Buehner 23 returns to his seat among loud cheering and the waving of posters in support.

Ventura Unified School Board meeting met with substantial student and teacher advocacy

Emma Ippolito, Assignment Editor September 15, 2022

The outside patio of the Ventura Unified School District (VUSD) offices was filled with chatting voices of teachers and students alike as they awaited the 7 p.m. start time of the School Board meeting...

In light of recent scheduling changes, Foothill Tech parents are wondering how current and future students in special programs will be affected.

Dragon parents raise concerns surrounding over-enrollment and scheduling changes

Noelle Villaseñor, Assignment Editor September 12, 2022

Parents of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students have raised concerns regarding the major scheduling changes enacted due to the removal of coordinating periods for special program advisers.  With...

During the Freshman Friday festivities, Nick Drucker 26 prepares to send the spikeball into the net in hopes of scoring a point.

Fun, festivities and friendships found at Freshman Friday

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter September 11, 2022

On Sept. 8, 2022, Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) class of 2026 were given an opportunity to mingle and bond through games, music and conversation during Freshman Friday.  A section...

DTech and Bioscience students gather to create SOTA, an organization created in the aftermath of the removal of coordinating periods on campus.

Students organize to discuss next move in wake of coordinating period cuts

Cole Dinkler and Malia Sanchez September 10, 2022

In the aftermath of Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech’s) recent announcement to cut the coordinating periods of special program advisers, a new student organization named the Spirit...

Students enjoy a relaxing lunch among the chaos of schedule changes and confusion for both students and teachers.

Removal of special program coordinating periods results in massive scheduling changes

Emma Ippolito, Assignment Editor September 6, 2022

On Sept. 6, 2022, the coordinating periods for teachers running special programs such as BioScience and DTech were cut due to current enrollment at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), leading...

Dragons come together to celebrate the first day of school.

Ready to take flight: Foothill Tech students soar onto campus for the first day of school

After a summer spent lounging under the sun and shrieking on Ventura County fair rides, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) dragons brushed their scales off for the first day of the new school...

Current Assistant Superintendent Dr. Antonio Castro appointed  Ventura Unified’s Superintendent following the retirement of Dr. Roger Rice.

News Brief: Dr. Antonio Castro appointed Ventura Unified’s Superintendent

Caroline Hubner, Editor-in-Chief July 2, 2022

Ventura Unified School District (Ventura Unified) is set to enter a new era of leadership with the appointment of Dr. Antonio Castro as Superintendent following the retirement of current Superintendent...

After receiving their diplomas, the graduating class move their tassels and throw their caps into the air to celebrate the end of their high school careers.

Time to say goodbye: The Class of 2022 ends the year with heartfelt graduation

Melanie Hernandez and Ailanie Martinez June 19, 2022

The biggest day of the year for many seniors finally arrived; a day of commemoration, goodbyes and new beginnings.  The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) 2022 graduation ceremony...

Two juniors have a conversation about their achievements with teacher Rick Villano, while others around them are awarded ice cream for being exemplary.

End of year awards help recognize deserving Dragons

Adler Striegel, Reporter June 17, 2022

On Wed. June 8, 2022, the Associated Student Body (ASB) of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) organized a recognition event for freshman, sophomores and juniors. The small ceremony was held...

Aiden Hagerty 22 displays arm wrestling techniques against math teacher Wayne Powers.

Words of wisdom: the annual Senior Dragon Talks impress all

As the humid air swept through the hallways of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) on June 6, 2022, the Class of ‘22 prepared to give their Dragon Talks, a speech done at the end of year...

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