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The Foothill Dragon Press
Ailanie Martinez

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter

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On March 21, 2023, Foothill Tech hosted a blood drive and gave students the opportunity to donate blood to those in need. Hayden MacDougall 24 sits in a Vitalant trailer and compresses a ball in order for a vein to appear. MacDougalls arm was also binded with a strap to put pressure, which makes it easier to insert the needle.

“Help save lives”: Donors save the day at BioScience Academy and Vitalant blood drive

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter
March 23, 2023
Hand crafted wood signs and names of DTech houses grace the walls of the labs and commemorate the past students. Unlike these past generations of students, sophomores will now have to wait another year before they can apply for DTech.

“This is the year to make changes:” Scheduling changes continue as DTech becomes two-year program

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter
March 11, 2023
On Friday Feb. 17, students were called up to the stage during their lunch break, and handed a bright flower as well as a certificate thanking them for their kindness.

Spreading the love: Foothill Tech celebrates Kindness Week and Kindness Court

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter
February 20, 2023
CAP, an athletic program designed to keep Foothill Tech athletes in top condition during their offseason, is currently undergoing drastic changes. These adjustments have garnered mixed reactions from both staff and students.

Core Athletics Program sections reduced in schedule overhaul

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter
February 10, 2023
A BioScience student demonstrates how to perform CPR on a mannequin to underclassman interested in health sciences.

Potential new beginnings explored at 2023 Program Faire

Ailanie Martinez and Ella Asher
January 16, 2023
On the week of Dec. 5, 2022, the Bioscience Academy showcases their Be The Match fundraiser to help save the lives of those with cancer. Donation jars, wrapped in colorful designs, overflow with dollar bills as students buy candy cane after candy cane.

BioScience Academy contributes to the season of giving with the Be The Match fundraiser

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter
December 20, 2022
As intermission ends, Foothill Tech Drama students talk amongst themselves and perform a very organized skit.

Foothill Tech’s Drama Club embraces outcasts with original play “The Guide To Becoming A Theatre Kid”

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter
December 20, 2022
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
Ventura High School instructor Linda Bergfeld draws a pie chart of the VUSD budget.

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

September 30, 2022
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
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

Emma Ippolito, Ailanie Martinez, Ella Asher, and Maggie Lay
August 27, 2022
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
Aiden Hagerty 22 displays arm wrestling techniques against math teacher Wayne Powers.

Words of wisdom: the annual Senior Dragon Talks impress all

Emma Ippolito, Ailanie Martinez, and Melanie Hernandez
June 10, 2022
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
Playing with bubbles was a popular pastime for many of the attendees, it allowed for many students to reminisce about earlier school years.

Blast from the past: Seniors take a trip down memory lane at Senior Recess

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter
April 23, 2022
During a slow dance, the chaos relaxes and the booming music turns into a slow, swaying melody. Couples and friends dance and talk. Groups of friends sing together and savor the moments they have shared.

Students dance the night away at Masquerade Prom

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter
April 17, 2022
Assistant principal Frank Davis dressed as an Alice in Wonderland character, sits under a water balloon laughing with students trying to hit the target.

Renaissance Week celebrates academics at Foothill Technology High School

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter
March 28, 2022
BioScience and DTech students compete in a battle of the grades. Although the sophomores and juniors put up a tough fight, the seniors took home the win and the trophy.

Fight for Foothill Tech: BioScience and DTech bond and compete for victory

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter
March 18, 2022
With a new sports facility, Foothill Tech sports teams like water polo can have their own place to practice, play and represent their school.

Petition for new athletic facility opens up possibilities for the next generation of Dragons

Caroline Hubner, Emma Ippolito, Melanie Hernandez, and Ailanie Martinez
March 2, 2022
The COVID-19 variant Omicron infects at higher rates than any other strain of the virus. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Omicron: Infectious COVID-19 variant sweeps U.S.

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter
February 25, 2022
Gun show laws are a heated topic among counties in California. Photo credit: Matt Hoffman/KPBS

Gun safety controversy reaches gun shows in Ventura County

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter
December 29, 2021
Be The Match donation jars are lively and colorful, with the teachers name written on it, and ribbon to wrap it all up.

Ho Ho Ho! BioScience supports Be The Match with a winter coin drive

December 20, 2021
Bridgers performs alongside Matt Healy for the closing of the opening act on Oct. 22.

Strangers in the Greek: Phoebe Bridgers gives emotive hometown performance

November 15, 2021
Students across Ventura Unified School District come together to dress up in costume and celebrate at the Happy Haunts Dance.

Dragons celebrate at Happy Haunts

Melanie Hernandez and Ailanie Martinez
October 19, 2021
Mitsuki Laycock (Mitski) poses in blue in for her new songs promotional photoshoot.

“Working for the Knife”: Mitski returns to the music scene with knife-changing new song

Ailanie Martinez, Writer
October 13, 2021
The three representatives for Environmental Club show their passion for the Earth with a poster and plants.

Foothill Tech’s community is showcased at Club Rush 2021

Caroline Hubner and Ailanie Martinez
October 4, 2021
Frances English ‘24 cowers in the intimidatingly delicious presence of the Mr. BBQ sandwich.

Vegan restaurant review: Vegan vs. non-vegan

September 30, 2021
Students make their way to class on their first day of school.

The Happiest School on Earth: Dragons return to campus for the 2021-2022 school year

Caroline Hubner, Emma Ippolito, Melanie Hernandez, and Ailanie Martinez
August 28, 2021
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