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The Foothill Dragon Press

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The Foothill Dragon Press

On Oct. 31, 2022, both Foothill Tech students and staff dressed up in fun costumes to celebrate Halloween. They paraded these costumes around the school, their looks ranging from from the classic witch to a giant traffic cone. Pictured above, Principal Russell Gibbs, Assistant Principal Frank Davis and Assistant Principal Katie Tedford are all dressed as inflatable dragons to show their school spirit. They pose with math teacher Rick Villano and a few students also displaying their costumes.

Trunk or Treat: A Halloween favorite hosted by Foothill Tech seniors

Julia Brossia and Maggie Lay November 3, 2022

After a relaxing fall break, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) resumed its usual activities in addition to some Halloween festivities. On Oct. 31, 2022, Foothill Tech held its well-known...

Wearing colorful witches hats, members of ASB pour out a spooky yet delicious concoction called Witches Brew.

A spooky feel drifts into Foothill Tech during Halloween-themed Renaissance Rally

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter October 18, 2022

Beneath a gray, cloudy sky, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) embraced the autumn season with the school year's first Renaissance Rally and Spirit Week from Oct. 10 to Oct. 16, 2022. As...

Students jump up and down as the beat drops and the sparklers go off.

Foothill Tech gets festive at the “All Hallows Eve” dance

Maggie Lay, Reporter October 16, 2022

As autumn progresses at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), the festive air increases with cloudy weather and the annual Halloween Dance. This year’s dance was named “All Hallows Eve”,...

Ventura Unified educators stand on the corner of Victoria Ave. and Telephone Rd. holding a poster that reads, Stand Up for Me.

“We’re worth more”: VUEA educators rally for livable wages and district support

Noelle Villaseñor, Assignment Editor October 16, 2022

On Oct. 12, 2022, illuminated by golden hour sunlight in front of the Ventura County Government Center, Ventura Unified Education Association (VUEA) teachers, staff and families rallied in protest of the...

Students at Foothill Technology High School donate blood through a Vitalant blood drive organized by BioScience students.

Foothill Tech students help save lives at annual blood drive

Ella Asher, Reporter October 13, 2022

On the morning of Oct. 10, 2022, the spirit of giving filled the air as Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students made their way to the Vitalant Blood Donation vans to donate blood to those...

Ventura Unified School District teachers and families leave the Board meeting feeling a mixture of determination and uncertainty.

Educators advocate for higher wages at Ventura Unified School District Board meeting

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter September 30, 2022

The Ventura Unified School District (Ventura Unified) Board meeting on Sept. 27, 2022 addressed the frustrations concerning the wages of district employees, setting the stage for a night of emotion and...

Foothill Tech faculty interact face to face with families of students for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dragon families return: Back to School Night 2022

Maggie Lay and Ella Asher September 24, 2022

After a regular school day at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) on Sept. 22, 2022, Back to School Night was revived after two years of online zoom meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The...

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...

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