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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

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...

While Superintendent Roger Rices long and illustrious career is coming to an end, the impact he has had on every individual who makes up the community of the Ventura Unified School District will never be forgotten.

A new chapter: Roger Rice on his career and retirement

Noelle Villaseñor and Adler Striegel June 7, 2022

On the night of May 10, 2022, Ventura Unified School District (Ventura Unified) Superintendent Roger Rice notified the Ventura Unified Board of Education of his intent to retire effective September 3,...

An experienced interviewer helps students gain confidence and poise with mock job interviews.

Preparing for the future: Economics class Seniors experience mock job interviews

Emma Ippolito, Reporter June 1, 2022

As Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) Class of ‘22 prepare to graduate in June, they are off to a new beginning to start their future careers. However, college is not the only thing...

The sun peeked out and a cool breeze wafted through the Foothill Tech quad as seniors and their families gathered minutes before the ceremoney began.

Nostalgia and congratulations filled the air during the honorary Senior Awards Night for the Class of 2022

Caroline Hubner, Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2022

As a cool breeze swept through the quad and birds chirped in nearby trees, the senior class of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) eagerly gathered to celebrate the many accomplishments of...

Within the ongoing debate on the overturning of Roe v. Wade, stories from all sides of the equation are booming, but no matter what side of the debate people lie on, misinformation is a common factor among them all.

Misinformation in wake of the Supreme Court abortion leak

Carmen Quinn, Writer May 27, 2022

On May 3, 2022, Politico leaked a Supreme Court draft opinion. In this draft, Justice Samuel Alito’s draft majority opinion that would strike down Roe vs. Wade was brought to light. In just the following...

The annual teacher act blows the house down with a dance act to Billie Jean.

Air Guitar: the return of a Foothill Tech tradition

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter May 24, 2022

“Are you guys excited for our first Air Guitar in three years?” Donovan Hart ‘22 asked the large, cramped crowd. The impatient sea of students responded with cheers, excitement erupting instantly...

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