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The Foothill Dragon Press
The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press
On Feb. 9, 2024, the Associated Student Body (ASB) began the voting process of leadership elections for the upcoming school year. Although the actual voting is only one day, candidates spent the past week campaigning and convincing students to vote for them. Hailey Hall '25 and Max Fielder '25 both are running for senior class president.

Foothill Tech students cast their votes at the annual ASB election

Ella Asher, Reporter • February 12, 2024

As students and faculty at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) progress into the third quarter of the 2023-2024 school year, the Associated Student Body (ASB) hosted their annual elections...

Across the Ventura Unified School District, a widespread malfunctioning of printers has occurred, which has been deemed a "printer blackout". This has not only affected Foothill Technology High School, but numerous other schools within the district.

Foothill Tech faces technology shut down during the district wide printer black out

Bailey Basurto and Aubrey Alderman • February 4, 2024

With the beginning of the 2024 year, and students arriving from a lengthy winter break, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) was welcomed back to campus with a school-wide printer blackout,...

Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students got an amazing opportunity to hang out and have fun with the dogs of the "Love on a Leash." These sweet volunteer dogs and their owners walked around campus on Feb. 2, 2024, and brought a smile to students faces amid the potential stress of a new semester.

News Brief: Dragons enjoy the companionship of dogs from “Love on a Leash”

Bailey Basurto, Reporter • February 3, 2024

On Feb. 2, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students bumbled around the quad, petting and enjoying the company of small and big dogs alike from the "Love on a Leash" Foundation. As...

During the week of Jan. 22 to Jan. 26, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students endured finals week. Sleepless nights, study sessions and caffeine took over the week as students prepared for a culmination of semester-ending assessments.

Foothill Tech students and teachers share their perspectives on finals week as semester one comes to a close

Ella Asher, Reporter • January 27, 2024

Amidst the stress and late-night study sessions, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students found themselves grappling with the challenges of finals week, from Jan. 22 to Jan. 26, 2024. Foothill...

Amidst the pre-finals week tension lingering in the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) halls, therapy dogs from "Love on a Leash" were brought on campus on Jan. 19, 2024 to uplift students' spirits and provide comfort as they begin to navigate their way into the upcoming week of final exams. Therapy animals offer stress relief, improve moods and provide comfort to enhance emotional well-being in diverse settings.

Photo Essay: “Love on a Leash”

Sofia Patiño, Photographer • January 22, 2024

The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Wellness Center hosted a wonderful petting zoo for the entire school to enjoy. Students were able to de-stress in the company of chickens, goats, ducks, guinea pigs, a potbelly pig and a turtle.

Petting zoos, worry stones and more: The Wellness Center holds a Health and Wellness Week preceding finals

Maggie Lay, Reporter • January 21, 2024

As finals approach and anxiety levels skyrocket, from Jan. 16 to Jan. 19, 2024, the Wellness Center at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) held a Health and Wellness Week. Throughout the week,...

On the sunny days of Jan. 9, 2024 and Jan. 10, 2024, students gathered into different classes during their F.I.R.E. period to listen and learn about their choices for next school year’s electives. One main attraction was the BioScience Academy program fair. Displayed here is an upperclassman instructing the younger students on how to properly perform CPR, which is a skill you can learn in the academy.

Foothill Tech’s annual Program Faire opens new interests for students to explore

Aubrey Alderman, Reporter • January 14, 2024

With the beginning of 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) hosted their annual Program Fair from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2024. The Program Faire has piqued students' interest with the chance...

Record setting waves crash on the coast of Ventura, as local residents prepare for the danger and chaos that came as a result of the waves.

Photo Essay: Ventura’s winter waves

Fiona Aulenta, Photographer • January 6, 2024

Another year has flown by quickly, and with the coming year comes new resolutions to attempt to fulfill. Let's see what the dragons of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) have in mind as we join reporter Bailey Basurto and see the students' 2024 resolutions.

Dragons embrace the new year with New Year’s resolutions and high hopes for 2024

Bailey Basurto, Reporter • January 3, 2024

With the change in weather and holidays wrapping up, the world prepares to say goodbye to 2023. Memories and life experiences that were made in 2023 are reflected upon as the transition into the new year...

The Christmas tree and lights are placed in the center of Main St. in Downtown Ventura. There are signs along this road informing pedestrians where to buy greeting cards and souvenirs to learn more about Ventura, Calif. Downtown Ventura has been bustling with live music, merchant booths and people riding and skating throughout town ever since a section of Main St. was closed to vehicles. Additionally, the city made tables and chairs available for individuals to use outside if needed.

Revitalizing downtown Ventura: The impact of the Main Street closure

Ella Asher, Reporter • December 31, 2023

Downtown Ventura, Calif., has long been a social hub, filled with shops, restaurants and a walk away from picturesque beaches. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Ventura took the initiative...

Throughout the month of December, Bioscience Academy (Bioscience) held their annual Be the Match fundraiser to help save the lives of those with cancer. Colorful posters along with donation jars were located in each of the science teachers’ classrooms. For $1, students could buy a candy cane to enjoy during class and support a life saving cause.

BioScience raises festive funds during their annual Be The Match fundraiser

Maggie Lay, Reporter • December 26, 2023

With the holiday season fully in swing, BioScience Academy organized their annual Be The Match fundraiser at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) from Dec. 4 to Dec. 22, 2023. The fundraiser...

On the chilly night of Dec. 14, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) hosted its Christmas holiday performance. The Foothill Tech Drama club acted "Elf The Musical" and emotions sparked as the character, Walter Hobbs, played by Eliel (Leo) Suarez '24, first meets his eldest son, Buddy the Elf, played by Scarlett Palmieri '27.

Drama students bring Christmas to Foothill Tech with “Elf The Musical”

Bailey Basurto, Reporter • December 18, 2023

With the holiday season in full swing and every student in the festive spirit, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Drama department decided to grace the stage with their rendition of “Elf...

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