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

The Foothill Dragon Press
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...

Foothill Tech's annual Winter Formal began on Dec. 16, 2023, with an enchanting Yule Ball theme. The venue was decorated in icy blue and stark white lights, glitter, balloons and candles on every table.

Dragons have a magical night at the 2023 Winter Formal

Layla Solomon, Writer • December 17, 2023

On the night of Dec. 16, 2023, the sun set on the vacant, empty lot of the Ventura County Fairground, soon to be interrupted by the hustle and bustle of a swarm of students from across the school district,...

Within Ventura Unified School District (VUSD), awareness is being raised concerning the amount of students enrolling into the district's schools for the 2024-2025 school year and beyond.

Concern raises within VUSD about the impending enrollment decline

Bailey Basurto, Reporter • December 4, 2023

With the annual School of Choice Event at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) on Nov. 16, 2023, the lingering problem of declining enrollment within the Ventura Unified School District (VUSD)...

While students mull around during their hour-long lunch, staff members are reminded of a huge inequity between Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) schedule compared to those of Ventura High School (Ventura) and Buena High School (Buena): the lack of hours to prepare for class due to the significant more time Foothill Tech teachers spend with students. With the School Site Council (SSC) planning to meet on Nov. 30, 2023, to vote on the potential of switching Foothill Tech's schedule to 100-minute class periods, thus shortening the lunch period while also allowing the teacher's more preparation time, Foothill Tech staff waited to hear the results. With the final result of six votes of no and five of yes, the new schedule was not passed and teachers are left with the question of what comes next.

School Site Council votes against bell schedule changes for the 2024-2025 school year

Maggie Lay and Ella Asher • December 2, 2023

On Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. in Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech)’s conference room, the School Site Council (SSC) voted against a proposed change to the bell schedule for the...

Due to CIF labor pay disputes, soccer referees of all high school games, including Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), decided to go on strike. Members of Ventura County have stepped up to help the local soccer community, saving their 2023 to 2024 high school season.

CIF soccer referees boycott 2023-2024 season over failed negotiations for higher pay

Ella Asher, Reporter • November 23, 2023

Due to a dispute over a pay increase, California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section soccer referees have boycotted the 2023-2024 soccer season. Referees from other sports such as basketball,...

Rhea Gill '25 and Joshua Gelman '26 sit down and talk about Foothill Tech's Associated Student Body (ASB) program and many future school events that will be happening in the 2023-2024 school year.

ASB President Rhea Gill and Vice President Joshua Gelman speak on their values as presidents, and what the future holds for the school year

Maggie Lay, Reporter • November 22, 2023

On Nov. 16, 2023, Rhea Gill ‘25, Associated Student Body (ASB) President, and Joshua Gelman ’26, ASB vice president, gave a formal address to highlight their values and goals for the future of their...

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