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The class of 2026 gathered on Pierpont beach during the early hours of the morning on Aug. 15, 2025, participating in a long lasting school tradition of watching the sunrise. The sunrise symbolically starts their last year at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) and is a tradition planned by the Associated Student Body (ASB) that most seniors look forward to every year.

Foothill Tech witnesses the dawn of a new senior class at Senior Sunrise 2026

Evelyn Whatley and Viggo Bortolin • August 17, 2025

On Aug. 15, 2025, Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) class of 2026 woke to blaring alarms and dark skies for the annual Senior Sunrise tradition at Pierpont “Schoolhouse” Beach...

Aug. 13, 2025 marked the official beginning of the 2025-2026 school year for Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) as well as the rest of the Ventura Unified School District (VUSD). Around campus, numerous staff members could be seen showing off their school spirit, wearing astronaut attire to acknowledge the school’s theme of the year, “Chasing the Stars.” Foothill Tech's Associated Student Body (ASB) went above and beyond with decorations, covering the halls with balloons, streamers and stars with every student's name written on them, highlighting ASB’s dedication to creating a welcoming environment for new and returning students.

Dragons begin “Chasing the Stars” as the 2025-2026 school year starts at Foothill Tech

Bailey Basurto, Angela Hua, Rebeca Hu, Evelyn Whatley, Viggo Bortolin, and Natalie St. Pierre • August 15, 2025

On Aug. 13, 2025, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) opened its gates to usher in staff and students alike for the 2025-2026 school year. After a full summer off, Dragons came bright...

On the cloudy afternoon of June 4, 2025, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) seniors, along with their friends and families, gathered at the Ventura College field to celebrate four years of classes, homework, late nights and extracurriculars coming to an end with the most anticipated event of senior year: graduation. This event is often considered bittersweet for those involved, as it marks the entry into adulthood, where classmates begin to move across the country or beyond to seek education and work. Seen above is Hailey Hall '25, who gave the opening student speech, as she had served as the elected Associate Student Body (ASB) class president for the duration of her senior year. In her remarks, she highlighted the bittersweet notes of moving on from high school, referencing the unique experiences Foothill Tech students have faced throughout their 4 years.

Admist the cheers of family and friends, the Foothill Tech Class of 2025 celebrates their last steps in high school

Viggo Bortolin and Oliver Kelley • June 6, 2025

On June 4, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) class of 2025 took their last steps as high school students at the annual graduation ceremony. This event, held at Ventura College (VC),...

On Friday, May 28, 2025, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) hosted its annual senior awards night. This night allows the staff at Foothill Tech the honor of celebrating all of the seniors’ achievements. Some of the awards include the Calif. State Seal of Civic Engagement, multilingual seal, athletic wall of fame, and dragon hall of fame.

Foothill Tech sends off its Class of 2025 with Senior Awards Night

Kellen Spears, Writer • May 29, 2025

As textbooks are checked back in and finals season rears it head with the close of the 2024-2025 school year, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) also prepares to say goodbye to its senior...

On Friday, May 23, 2025, Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) Associated Student Body (ASB) held the annual Air Guitar. Air Guitar is a talent show held at the end of the school year signifying that the end of the school year is approaching. Pictures above is Dylan Arevalo ‘26, known as lil pickle, performing his own rap song. Arevalo went on to win the "fan favorite" award by the end of the show.

Streamers, palm trees and food trucks: Coachella themed Air Guitar 2025 rocks the campus

Viggo Bortolin and Maggie Lay • May 25, 2025

As spring blossomed and summer encroached on the campus of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), one of the most anticipated events of the school year, Air Guitar, was held on May 23, 2025....

DTech Dynasty seven presents the culmination of their senior projects at the 2025 Prototype Trade Show

Viggo Bortolin, Reporter • May 11, 2025

On May 8, 2025, Spirito Hall at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) was transformed into a trade show starring DTech Academy Capstone (DTech) seniors' final project and the presentation of...

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