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As the seasons change, many are worried about contracting pertussis, or whooping cough. Alison English/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Whooping cough attacks student body

Dragon Press Editorial Board October 6, 2010

'Tis the season of sickness once again, however this time it is not just the common cold. According to Ventura Unified School District Health Services, there have been confirmed cases of students...

Josh Dinkler gives parting advice to sophomore Avery James on one of his last days at Foothill. Trevor Jordan/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Dreaming to live: Joshua Dinkler says goodbye

Trevor Jordan October 5, 2010

For the past nine years, beloved teacher, musician, father and friend Josh Dinkler has patiently waited for the opportunity to broaden the horizons of his career while fulfilling his dreams in the...

Old, wild-west styles like this came back to life on Western Day at Foothill. Maya Morales/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Spirit is alive at Foothill (7 photos)

Maya Morales September 30, 2010

There is a big commotion on campus — cowboys, superheroes, hippies, nerds, and those lazy kids who didn't feel like changing out of their pajamas that morning. What's the reason for such wacky outfits,...

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Halls abuzz at Back to School Night

Emma Huebner September 30, 2010

The bell rings and Foothill's hallways swarm with, not students, but parents, rushing to their next class. Maps out, they navigate their way around the school to find the next class on their child’s...

KIWIN's president Sharon Choi hands out flyers to promote the new club during Club Rush. Karie Portillo/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Foothill establishes KIWIN’s club

Karen Fox September 30, 2010

Need community service hours? You might want to consider joining KIWIN's (a division of Kiwanis and Key Club), Foothill's new club dedicated to service. "KIWIN's isn't just another club. It requires...

Photo: Kollin King rapping at Foothill's Back-to-School Night before assistant principal LaSonja Brown stopped the performance. Photo by Lauren Parrino of The Foothill Dragon Press.

Plug pulled on brothers’ edgy rap act (video)

Anaika Miller September 30, 2010

What started out as an entertaining rap during Foothill's Back-to-School Night Wednesday ended with sophomores Kollin and Konner "KJ" King's original performance being shut down in front of parents,...

Colbie Caillat belts out a song for the audience of the 2010 Ventura Hillsides Music Festival. Photo and slideshow by Rachel Crane of·The Foothill Dragon Press.

Colbie Caillat sings to save hillsides (20 photos)

Chrissy Springer September 28, 2010

“I can’t do much on my own. Everyone coming together for this is really necessary.” Pop singer Colbie Caillat smiled passionately during an interview at the Ventura Hillsides Music Festival on...

Family and friends have left flowers outside Alaina Stockdill's home where she was allegedly murdered by her mother. Photo and slideshow by Sobeida Curiel/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Girl’s death touches hearts at Foothill (11 photos)

Jocelyn Rodriguez September 28, 2010

After recently regaining custody of her eight-year old daughter, Blair Stockdill was arrested Monday September 20, 2010 for the suspected murder of eight-year old Alaina Stockdill. Alaina was found...

Students set up their Junior State of America booth at Foothill's annual Club Rush on September 21. Photo and slideshow by Karie Portillo/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Students rush to join clubs (17 photos)

Karie Portillo September 24, 2010

Lost in a sea of people, wondering whether to sign your name; yes it’s that time of year again - it’s Club Rush! On Tuesday September 21,2010, Foothill’s bustling student body gathered in...

Students at D.A.T.A. are now able to experience different forms of education, including art and technology. Jocelyn Rodriguez/The Foothill Dragon Press.

De Anza updates, transforms into D.A.T.A.

Jocelyn Rodriguez September 24, 2010

A new school year with new beginnings seems like the perfect setting for De Anza Middle School to reevaluate its progress after seven years of performing below expectations. Administrators at De...

Prinipal Joe Bova congratulates students for achieving 906 API. Sobeida Curiel/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Foothill flies by 899 in state tests

Dragon Press Editorial Board September 20, 2010

With an API (Academic Performance Index) score of 906, Foothill Technology High School has once again placed among the top 20 schools in California. “I am very proud of our students and their...

New Assistant Principal Peggy Kroener is happy to be starting the year at Foothill. Maya Morales/The Foothill Dragon Press.

Peggy Kroener takes the reins

Maya Morales September 16, 2010

The new assistant principal at Foothill stands on the stage looking out towards a sea of students. She has cropped blond hair, and a wide smile across her face. For Peggy Kroener, Foothill is a new...

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