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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.

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

Viggo Bortolin and Maggie Lay
May 25, 2025
Ronan Murphy ‘25 and Connor Bursek ‘25 played in their final season representing the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Dragons. Murphy and Bursek, both captains of the team, worked together to inspire and motivate the team in their California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) run.

[Photo] Sports Retrospective: Winter CIF Playoffs

Conor White, Peyton Fox, and Ian Toreja
February 20, 2025
On Jan. 9, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys soccer team played against Thatcher High School (Thatcher) in a league match. The dragons took the win 3-0 with goals from Dylan Files '26 (number 6), Kaizer Castillo '28 (number 7) and Ammar Atiah '26 (number 20).

[Photo] Boys soccer triumphs over Thacher in dominant 3-0 victory

Conor White, Reporter
January 11, 2025
Join journalists, Sofia Patiño '25 and Fiona Aulenta '26 in the newest season of the podcast "The Talk of the Lair." In this episode, starring the sports section editor, Chance Leandro '25 and one of his staffers, Conor White '25, they'll do a deep dive into the process of covering sports in journalism.

The Talk of the Lair: Meet the photography section

Sofia Patiño, Fiona Aulenta, Lauren Kaller, and Audrey Yoong
January 7, 2025
On Dec. 16, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls basketball team competed in a league match against St. Bonaventure High School, (Bonnie) and lost 47-76. Kiara Zavala ‘26 (number 5) runs the ball up the court starting an offensive play with hopes of catching up to St. Bonnie.

[Photo] Girls basketball smothered by Bonnie

Conor White, Reporter
December 20, 2024
On Dec. 13 and 14, 2024, the Ventura Harbor hosted its annual Parade of Lights, with this year's theme being Candy Land. This event has free admission with some paid activities. They had kids rides, carnival games and some food vendors on the Harbor Village lawn. Along the main walkway, they had faux snow, a bubble guy and LED performers dressed up in light up costumes.

[Photo] The Ventura Harbor lights up in the Parade of Lights 2024

Bailey Basurto, Reporter
December 19, 2024
On Nov. 18, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys soccer team took to Fillmore High School (Fillmore) to compete in a non-league match. The Dragons gave it all they had, but lost 1-5.

[Photo] Recap: Boys soccer kicks off season with 1-5 loss to Fillmore

Conor White, Reporter
November 20, 2024
Matna 1631 is Ventura’s newest Korean restaurant. This place was opened by the owner of Sura, which serves Korean hot tofu soup, located in Oxnard, Calif. With Matna 1631’s grand opening on Jan. 30, 2024, the restaurant has been serving some of Korea’s favorite street food. From chicken wings and ramen to kimbap and bingsoo, this place will truly satisfy your cravings.

[Photo] Matna 1631 stuns with a contemporary take on Korean cuisine

Lauren Kaller, Writer
August 21, 2024
Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls basketball had an exceptionally good season, tying for first place with St. Bonaventure High School (Bonnie) in the Tri-Valley league, with a record of 7-1 and an overall record of 12-12. Team captains, Petra Falcocchia ‘24 and Lauren Kaller ‘25, led the team into the California Scholastic Federation (CIF) Division 3AA playoffs, where they made it to the second round and finished their season strong.

[Photo] Girls basketball

Ian Toreja, Reporter
June 11, 2024
On May 30, 2024, the BioScience Academy held their annual FAD Night, honoring their seniors and allowing the new freshman parents to see all of the projects that their child will be doing. The night started off with a presentation for the freshman parents by Cohort 18’s presidents, Cameryn Henuber ‘24 and Taylor Liston ‘24. This was followed by mini presentations by all of the academy’s students where they got to talk about a specific topic that they have learned about this past year. After all of the presentations, the freshman parents left and the night continued for the senior parents. Tacos and many different desserts were served for dinner as the juniors in Cohort 19 performed a short skit, directed by Ian Clayton ‘25. Before the senior awards were passed out, Henuber and Liston gave speeches, reflecting on the past three years and all of the memories that they have all made together as a cohort. This was followed by cords being passed out, and Mika Anderson, the academy director, gave a brief speech for each senior talking about how much they grew during their time with the academy. After each senior received their cords, Anderson gave special specific awards to just a handful of seniors to highlight their accomplishments.

[Photo] FAD Night: A final goodbye to Bioscience seniors and welcoming to new Bioscience students

Aubrey Alderman, Reporter
June 2, 2024
On April 22, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) baseball team took to the field for their last home game of the season and honored their seniors for all of their hard work and dedication to the team over the years. Mike Haas, the head coach, gave heartfelt speeches for each senior talking about how much of an influence they all had on the team both on the field and off.

[Photo] Boys’ baseball takes Cate in 8-0 Senior Night blowout

Dane Dodos, Reporter
April 24, 2024
Ventura College, the two-year institution of higher education, was established in 1925. It was the first college in the county when the junior college department was added to Ventura Union High School.

[Photo] Dual enrollment vs. advanced placement: Which class is more beneficial?

Emilie Huovinen, Writer
April 26, 2024
On March 8 and March 9, 2024 the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) track and field team participated in the Ventura Distance Carnival and Spartan Relays. From distance races to 100 meter dashes to hurdles, the Dragon competitors gave it their all as they completed against teams from all over the county.

[Video] Track and field dominates at Ventura Distance Carnival and Spartan Relays

Julia Geib, Assignment Editor
March 12, 2024
On Feb. 29, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) baseball team played in their seventh game of the season against St. Bonaventure (St. Bonnie). The Dragons tied 5-5 after nine innings. Adam Arth ‘24 (number 8), hit a home run and celebrated it with his team at the bottom of the first inning.

[Photo] Boys’ baseball game goes lights out

Conor White, Reporter
March 2, 2024
Entree to Employment is an annual event hosted by the BioScience Academy. This event is a formal dinner which allows the upperclassmen of the academy to meet professionals in the field of medicine, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The dinner is run by Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) leaders and staffed by the sophomores who set up, served meals and cleaned up.

[Photo] BioScience students enjoy a night of opportunities at annual Entrée to Employment

Aubrey Alderman and Maggie Lay
February 24, 2024
Merric Bayless ‘24 (number 9) puts pressure on Polytechnic’s defense as he runs the ball up the field. Bayless looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to with the hope of keeping the pressure on the Panthers.

[Photo] Boys’ soccer bests Polytechnic 2-1 to advance to the CIF semi finals

Chance Leandro, Reporter
February 19, 2024
On a small 0.48 acre lot, a notice of apublic hearing sign is placed. The city proposed to build a 30-unit apartment complex on Day Road in Ventura, Calif. down the street from Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech).

[Photo] Potential housing on Day Road: Parking and residential concerns raised

Maggie Lay, Reporter
February 14, 2024
On Feb. 9, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys’ soccer team played against Laguna Beach High School (Laguna Beach) in the second round of California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section. The Dragons won with a score of 3-1 with goals from Ricky Salinas ‘24 (number 30), Merric Bayless ‘24 (number 9) and Nico Flores ‘24 (number 15).

[Photo] Boys’ soccer bests Laguna Beach 3-1 in second round of CIF

Chance Leandro, Reporter
February 12, 2024
On Feb. 8, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ basketball team took to the court in the first round of California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section. The Dragons won against Crossroads High School (Crossroads) with a score of 36-32. Good defense was displayed by Olivia Mowad ‘24 (number 32), Petra Falcocchia ‘24 (number 23), Lauren Kaller ‘25 (number 0) and Kiara Zavala ‘26 (number 5). Although the score was tight, the team handled the pressure well and will now move onto the next round of CIF.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball prevails over Crossroads in first round of CIF

Conor White, Reporter
February 11, 2024
To commemorate their seniors, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ basketball secured another league victory against Cate High School (Cate) in their last home game of the season on Jan. 25, 2024. Adding to the win, it was also the team’s Senior Night, where they honored their seniors with speeches, flowers and balloons.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball demolishes Cate on Senior Night

Conor White, Reporter
February 4, 2024
On Jan. 18, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ basketball faced a difficult loss against St. Bonaventure (St. Bonnie) in a league game with a score of 34-43. Kiara Zavala ‘26 (number 5) drives the ball toward the basket trying to go for a layup.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball shows unwavering determination despite tough loss to St. Bonaventure

Dane Dodos, Reporter
January 22, 2024
On Jan. 4, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ basketball team played against St. Bonaventure High School (Bonnie) in a league game. The Dragons won with a score of 49-32.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball outlasts St. Bonaventure in 49-32 win

Ian Toreja, Reporter
January 7, 2024
On Dec. 18, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys’ basketball team faced a tough loss against Newbury Park High School (Newbury) in a non-league game with a score of 39-50.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball endures a hard fought loss against Newbury

Ian Toreja, Reporter
December 21, 2023
On Dec. 12, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls’ basketball faced a difficult loss to Cabrillo High School (Cabrillo) with a score of 33-46. Janae Dixon ‘24 (number 22) jumps over her opponent to shoot a layup.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball suffers tough loss at the hands of Cabrillo in home opener

Ian Toreja, Reporter
December 13, 2023
On Dec. 5, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) played against Dunn High School (Dunn) in their first league game and took the win of 3-2. Foothill Tech earned two goals from Merric Bayless ‘24 and one goal from Ammar Atiah ‘26.

[Photo] Boys’ soccer demolishes Dunn in first league game of the season

Dane Dodos, Reporter
December 8, 2023
The 2023-2024 school year will be Cherie Eulau’s last year of teaching after working at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) and teaching for 27 years. Over the years, Eulau has taught World History, United States History, Advanced Placement (AP) Government and Politics, Economics and Ethnic Studies and Social Justice.

[Photo] Cherie Eulau’s retirement and impactful legacy at Foothill Tech

Tessa Shinden, Editor-in-Chief
November 24, 2023
On Nov. 17, 2023, the three cohorts of Bioscience came together to compete for the gold crutch in the annual Bioscience Olympics. This year's first place went to Cohort 18, second place went to Cohort 19 and third place went to Cohort 20.

[Photo] The annual BioScience Olympics creates fun competition between cohorts

Aubrey Alderman, Reporter
November 19, 2023
On Oct. 13, 2023, Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) ASB held the annual fall Ren Rally. This year's theme happened to coincide with Friday the 13. ASB offered multiple activities such as an inflatable slide, spike ball and face paintings.

[Photo] Dragons roar with excitement at “Friday the 13th” themed Renaissance Rally

Ella Asher, Reporter
October 15, 2023
Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) crossing guard, Johnny Garcia, devotes his time to the safety of the students. He spends every morning and afternoon ensuring that students cross Day Road without harm.

[Photo] Hidden Heroes: The story of Johnny Garcia

Kalea Eggertsen and Jane Kim
October 6, 2023
The three cakes that were reviewed were Lemon, Pumpkin Spice and Red Velvet all topped with a generous amount of cream cheese frosting.

[Photo] A dive into Nothing Bundt Cakes: America’s largest specialty cake company

Kalea Eggertsen, Writer
September 20, 2023
Jackson Basurto ‘24 and Alfred “Mason” Borkowski ‘24 are in full recruitment mode as students pass by their table. The club offered a fun way to engage with other students while doing something they all enjoy.

[Photo] Dragons find their connection at Club Rush 2023

Bailey Basurto and Aubrey Alderman
September 17, 2023
Foothill Tech's goalie, Ethan Ortiz '24, scans the field in search of someone to receive a pass as the game competitively continues on.

[Photo] Boys’ water polo plunged by Buena

Conor White, Ian Toreja, and Dane Dodos
August 31, 2023
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