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The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press
Cole Dinkler

Cole Dinkler, Videographer

I'm a lover of polar opposites, pole vault and videography.

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The Dragon eyes the ball closely for a returning hit.

[Photo] Boys’ tennis Senior Night

May 16, 2023
Join the video section once again in the third edition of the Video and Friends podcast. In this episode, the discussion surrounds the Olympics and what sports should or shouldn’t be in the Olympics.

Video and Friends: What sports should and shouldn’t be in the Olympics

Chloe Zarrinkelk, Cole Dinkler, Jenna Ostrom, Sofia Patiño, and Malia Sanchez
May 3, 2023
With AP tests approaching, students can take a much needed breather as they dance the night away at prom and relax while reading articles ranging from bananas being shipped to the Navy base to the evolution of video game adaptations.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 14

Jenna Ostrom, Videographer
April 28, 2023
The temperature is rising and the sun is shining as it emerges from behind the clouds and spring flowers begin to blossom on Foothill Tech’s campus, bringing a pop of color to the budding season.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 13

Jenna Ostrom, Videographer
April 14, 2023
Students gather in Spirito Hall, adorned with whimsical, spring decorations, to dance to the popular beats of their favorite artists and celebrate the closing of the third quarter with their fellow classmates.

[Photo] Dragons get energetic at the “Secret Garden” dance

March 27, 2023
Rain falls furiously onto the walkway in the middle of Foothill Tech’s campus, and its ambiance is the soundtrack of this episode of FDP-TV.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 12

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
March 24, 2023
Erik De La Trinidad pushes forward amongst furious cheering from teammates.

[Photo] Track and Field starts season strong at Don Green Invitational and Rincon Races

March 12, 2023
With Saint Patrick’s Day rounding the corner, Associated Student Body (ASB) has a plethora of events in store for students. A spirit week from March 13, 2023 through 17, 2023 with fun themes and a Ren Rally that Friday, on Saint Patrick’s Day, will celebrate students who received academic renaissance the previous quarter.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 11

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
March 10, 2023
Number 28 for Foothill Tech hits the ball with a crack, giving her teammates a chance to run for home.

[Photo] Foothill Tech girls’ softball crushes Pacifica in first home game of the season

February 27, 2023
With Valentines Day just around the corner, love is in the air at Foothill Technology High School as students breathe a sigh of relief after finishing final exams in late January.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 9

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
February 3, 2023
As Foothill Tech prepares for finals, students can take a much needed study break and check out recent articles ranging from coverage of the program faire to TV and movie reviews to recent winter sport re-caps.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 8

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
January 20, 2023
The video section of the Foothill Dragon Press reunite once again with friends to discuss all things sweet. From candy to cake, opinions are shared and debates are heated in this episode of video and friends.

Video and Friends Podcast: Dessert edition

Ella Nicolle, Emma Ippolito, Jenna Ostrom, Malia Sanchez, and Cole Dinkler
January 16, 2023
Students participate in a scavenger hunt to find items that represent the organelles in a cell. Items were hidden around the school and students were given clues to help them determine their location. The juniors finished first while the seniors came in second, followed by the sophomores in third.

[Video] Traditions prevail as Cohort 17 takes home the Golden Crutch at the annual BioScience Olympics

Linda Manzo and Maggie Lay
January 8, 2023
Back from winter break, Foothill Tech is buzzing with life as classes resume and students prepare for their upcoming finals.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 7

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
January 6, 2023
Back with the 6th episode of FDP-TV, students talk excitedly about their winter break plans as Foothill Tech’s winter week celebrations commence.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 6

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
December 9, 2022
The fifth episode of FDP-TV covers topics ranging from Winter Formal dance tickets, sports updates and recent album reviews on The Foothill Dragon Press.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 5

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
November 11, 2022
The video section, a prominent group within The Foothill Dragon Press, joins together with some friends to discuss all things sports in the first episode of this new podcast series.

Video and Friends Podcast: Sports edition

Cole Dinkler, Ella Nicolle, Jenna Ostrom, Sofia Patiño, Malia Sanchez, and Emma Ippolito
November 10, 2022
Ventura Unified educators stand on the corner of Victoria Ave. and Telephone Rd. holding a poster that reads, Stand Up for Me.

[Video] “We’re worth more”: VUEA educators rally for livable wages and district support

Noelle Villaseñor, Assignment Editor
October 16, 2022
As quarter one draws to a close and fall break is just around the corner, students excitedly prepare Halloween costumes for the Renaissance Rally and All Hallows’ Eve dance on Oct. 14.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 4

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
October 14, 2022
FDP-TVs third rendition reminds the Foothill community of important events coming up and recommends past articles to check out on The Foothill Dragon Press website.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 3

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
September 29, 2022
In light of recent events, FDP-TV is back for its second episode, featuring the school board meeting on Sept. 13, 2022, a sports re-cap and other new articles on The Foothill Dragon Press.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 2

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
September 16, 2022
DTech and Bioscience students gather to create SOTA, an organization created in the aftermath of the removal of coordinating periods on campus.

Students organize to discuss next move in wake of coordinating period cuts

September 10, 2022
Jonah Billings 23 in full stride chasing down his opponents.

Cross country starts the season off strong at the UCSB Gaucho Invitational

September 6, 2022
Tune in to FDP-TV every other Friday for all things Foothill Tech!

[Video] Welcome back: FDP-TV’s first broadcast

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
September 2, 2022
Dragons come together to celebrate the first day of school.

[Photo] Ready to take flight: Foothill Tech students soar onto campus for the first day of school

August 26, 2022
Aiden Hagerty 22 displays arm wrestling techniques against math teacher Wayne Powers.

[Video] Words of wisdom: the annual Senior Dragon Talks impress all

Emma Ippolito, Ailanie Martinez, and Melanie Hernandez
June 10, 2022
Hagerty 22 and his fellow competitors pose, the battle for California vaulting supremacy soon to commence.

The legacy of Aidan Hagerty

June 8, 2022
The crowd, gathered outside in Foothill Tech’s quad, went wild for Fitz, Li and Millers sick moves and air guitar/keytar skills. They chanted, MILF! MILF! MILF! over and over.

[Video] Inside with M.L.F: Foothill Tech’s Rockstar teachers

Lila Ettedgui-Scott, Writer
May 25, 2022
Scott Leung 22 kicks Air Guitar into gear with an amazing karate demonstration.

[Photo] Air Guitar: the return of a Foothill Tech tradition

May 24, 2022
John Scherrie 22 and Nathaniel Garcia 22 bring out their inner country spirit for Country vs Country Club day.

[Photo] Battle of the outfits: Air Guitar spirit week brightens the mood of Foothill Tech Dragons

May 23, 2022
Xander Belchere 22 winds up his pitch to strike out a Santa Clara batter.

Video: Baseball smashes Santa Clara in a 10-0 victory on Senior night

May 4, 2022
The freshmen pull with all their might in a game of tug of war.

[Photo] Freshmen kick back and relax during Freshman Friday

April 23, 2022
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[Photo] Fight for Foothill Tech: BioScience and DTech bond and compete for victory

March 18, 2022
Foothill Techs girls water polo faces off against Buena High School in a hard-hitting game.

[Video] Foothill girls’ water polo drowned out by Buena Bulldogs

Nisha Reddy, Reporter
January 10, 2022
Aden Robles 22 shoots free throws after being fouled in an attempt to tie the score.

[Video] Boys’ basketball gets dunked by St. Bonaventure in season opener

Nisha Reddy, Reporter
November 22, 2021
Students across Ventura Unified School District come together to dress up in costume and celebrate at the Happy Haunts Dance.

[Video] Dragons celebrate at Happy Haunts

Melanie Hernandez and Ailanie Martinez
October 19, 2021
Runners rush by at the beginning of the boys’ 3-mile race.

[Video] Cross country prevails at the Ojai Invitational

Noelle Villaseñor, Writer
September 18, 2021
New Assistant Principal Davis receives a warm welcome from Foothill Tech amid the new school year.

[Video] Mr. Davis joins Foothill as new Assistant Principal

Lila Ettedgui-Scott and Tessa Shinden
September 11, 2021
Class of 2021 graduates throw their caps into the air to celebrate the end of their high school experience.

[Video] Graduation 2021: “Fly like a Dragon”

Adler Striegel and Ethan Sequeira
June 12, 2021
The boys basketball team rallies together in one of their last few season huddles.

[Photo] Tough loss for boys’ basketball in second to last league game

May 26, 2021

Day in the pandemic: Girls’ basketball practice

Chloe Scofield and Cole Dinkler
May 2, 2021
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