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On March 18, 2025, students at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) gathers outside a mobile donation trailer, waiting for their turn to donate blood during the annual event. This gives students the opportunity to support their local community by giving blood to those in need.

Up to 171 lives saved through Foothill Tech’s biannual blood drive

Ella Asher, Reporter • March 20, 2025

Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) hosted its biannual blood drive on March 18, 2025, in collaboration with Vitalant. Organized by Bioscience, the event allowed students 16 and older to donate...

On the night of March 13, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) hosted DTech Academy's Entrée to Employment. Students and professionals enjoyed a semi-professional dinner, engaging in the opportunity to ask questions about career paths, personal experience and entrepreneurship. Hearing about the community from these local professionals inspired students to reflect on their futures.

DTech fosters communication between students and local professionals at Entree to Employment

Saanvi Joshi, Reporter • March 15, 2025

On March 13, 2025, the DTech Academy (DTech) hosted an evening filled with opportunities at Entree to Employment. This event, located at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), gave students the...

On March 11, 2025, the Board of Education had another meeting in regards to Resolution #25-05. The community of Ventura came together to support the people effected by the boards decision, making signs to show their support.

40 public commenters fight for Resolution #25-05 to be revised

Aubrey Alderman, Reporter • March 14, 2025

On March 11, 2025, parents, students and faculty filtered into the Board of Education room “as the fight continues” for the reductions that were taken into action at the previous meetings. Many were...

On the sunny afternoon of March 7, 2025, students took turns competing to see who could sink the first basket on the inflatable basketball court during Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) final Renaissance Rally. With a Spirit Week helping students get in-theme for the Rally, the events and festivities are designed to reward students with their academic achievement so far in the school year. This energetic match up drew a crowd of people cheering for both individuals and became a standout moment for Foothill Tech's organized event.

Dragons celebrate academic success with a Beatles inspired Spirit Week and Ren Rally

Viggo Bortolin, Reporter • March 9, 2025

From March 3 to March 7, 2025, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) celebrated the coming spring season and the historic academic success of the Dragons, with the “Strawberry Field Forever”...

New out of class passes have been introduced to students of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech). This new system enforces how students spend time out side of the classroom during class time. The two different types of passes are the restroom pass and the office pass. Each pass has a time limit and requires teacher signature to allow a student to use the pass.

With passes in hand, the students and staff at Foothill Tech share their opinions on the new bathroom policy

Audrey Szijj and Lyla Huff • March 9, 2025

The newest bathroom policy at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) has sparked debate on campus among students, teachers, staff and administrators. The new system utilizes colored paper passes,...

Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) annual Senior Recess event, originally scheduled for earlier in the year, took place on Feb. 27, 2025, after being delayed due to rain. The event, designed to give seniors a chance to reminisce about their childhoods, transformed the school’s campus into an elementary school-style playground. Students enjoyed various nostalgic activities, including hula hoops, an art table and other classic games reminiscent of recess during their younger years. As the school year nears its end, the Senior Recess event offers a moment of reflection for students before they head off to college or other post-graduation plans. For many seniors, the event serves as a reminder of simpler times and provides a fun opportunity to bond with classmates one last time before graduation.Thanks to the hard work of the Associated Student Body (ASB), Senior Recess has become a beloved tradition at Foothill Tech, offering students a unique way to close the chapter on their high school journey.

Seniors bathe under the sunset of nostalgia at senior recess

Bailey Basurto, Reporter • March 1, 2025

On Feb. 27, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) quad was full of color and childlike wonder as the Associated Student Body (ASB) hosted the annual Senior Recess for the class...

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