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Ella Nicolle

Ella Nicolle, Multimedia Editor

Photo editor who’s a classic car enthusiast with hippie tendencies.

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Number 10 Alex Edwards 24 laughs as his mom recalls memories from his soccer career. She expresses how proud she is of her son.

[Photo] Boys’ soccer

February 8, 2023
The varsity team gathers in celebration following their second goal, shutting out St. Bonaventure during a successful Senior Night.

[Photo] Introducing Dragon Athletics: Boys’ soccer

January 27, 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
After many hours of competing in games of knowledge and speed, each cohorts points were tallied. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors all gathered in Spirito Hall to find out who won. The sophomores came in third, winning the Bronze Crutch. In second place was the juniors, winning the Silver Crutch. That left the seniors in first place, winning the iconic Golden Crutch.

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

January 8, 2023
Whilst preparing for the opening night of A Year Without You, artist Julie Dahl-Nicolle and her family work to prepare every painting for display. Each one is framed in a handmade, wood frame. Dahl-Nicolle planned each wall meticulously and with help from her husband, Geoffrey (Geoff) Nicolle, and sister, Laura Powers, she hangs each painting in its perfect place.

[Photo] “The Totally R.A.D. Foundation”: Providing hope for local families affected by cancer

November 18, 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
Laughing and chatting can be heard as students who have already finished donating blood, and students who are waiting to be called for their turn, gather and wait outside the Vitalant vans.

[Photo] Foothill Tech students help save lives at annual blood drive

October 13, 2022
vball

[Photo] Introducing Dragon Athletics: Girls’ volleyball

September 17, 2022
protest photo essay

Foothill Tech students organize to protest the removal of coordinating periods (photo essay)

September 16, 2022
After receiving their diplomas, graduates look to the stands to find their friends and family and make excited faces to share the emotions of the moment with the ones they love.

[Photo] Time to say goodbye: The Class of 2022 ends the year with heartfelt graduation

June 19, 2022
Setting a school record and qualifying for CIF, the Foothill Tech girls 4x100 team had a time of 51.92 seconds.

[Photo] Recap: Boys’ volleyball pummeled out of first round CIF playoffs

April 30, 2022
Bronson Taylor, 24, prepares to catch the ball in hopes of stoping the opposing team from stealing third base. His eyes follow the ball as he concentrates on catching it.

[Photo] Baseball secures a close 5-3 win against Thacher

April 26, 2022
Juniors and Seniors finally get to enjoy prom after COVID-19 caused last years prom to be cancelled. The music blares as the students jump, dance, and yell the lyrics to some of their favorite songs. This feeling of a normal high school dance is new to many students who have missed dances due to quarantine.

[Photo] Students dance the night away at Masquerade Prom

April 17, 2022
DTech and BioScience students participate in a scavenger hunt for letters that are hidden around the campus. They must put the letters in order and spell out the phrase, DTech vs BioScience.

[Photo] Fight for Foothill Tech: BioScience and DTech bond and compete for victory

March 18, 2022
Immediately upon stepping into the Black Bear Diner, the warm smell of home cooked food greets you as you take in all there is to see, the desert case being one of many attractive sights.

[Photo] The Black Bear Diner review

March 17, 2022
Seniors gather in the quad and listen to their fellow classmate reminisce about the past four years. They recall the challenges they faced, but also the good times they shared as a class.

[Photo] Super seniors honored for their academics at “The Incredibles” themed S.O.A.R rally

March 15, 2022
Karyme Fierros ‘22, Marina Wolowicz ‘22 and Charisse Lindsay ‘22 show their school spirit and kindness by participating in pajama day.

[Photo] The legacy of Erica Conchas lives on with the Kindness Court

March 9, 2022
Number 17, Tyler Reeder 22, sprints down the field in hopes of scoring a goal while his teammates and opponents follow close behind.

[Photo] Boys’ soccer takes a tough loss on Senior Night

February 8, 2022
Emma Coray 23 high-fives Emma Bartlett 22 as they announce the starting line up for the senior night game.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball blitzes Laguna Blanca for a 61-11 Senior Night win

February 3, 2022
Olivia Huynh 23 leaps into the air attempting to score a layup.

[Photo] Girls’ Basketball buries Bishop Diego under offensive barrage, wins league opener 68-52

January 11, 2022
Trying to score, Alex Sanchez ‘22 attempts to drive past his defender and shoot.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball barely suffers loss against Santa Ynez in aggressive match

January 6, 2022
Students were given the prompt, what advice would you give to your past self?

[Photo] Back to the future: Dragons give advice to their past selves in honor of Human Rights Day

December 10, 2021
Players lunge into the air in an effort to block the opposing teams layup.

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

November 22, 2021
The Foothill Tech team grapples with the Polytechnic team in a battle for possession of the ball.

[Photo] Boys’ water polo faces a heartbreaking loss in the CIF Prelims

November 9, 2021
Ram Pierce 22 prepares to take a shot to try and score a goal.

[Photo] Recap: Boys’ water polo beats Malibu on Senior Night 15-10

October 22, 2021
Lola Tennison 24 swings at the ball as it flies over her head.

[Photo] Girls’ Tennis sets off their season with resounding victories over Cate and St. Bonaventure

October 4, 2021
As part of their scavenger hunt, freshmen take pictures with the school mascot.

[Photo] The magic never ends, Foothill Tech’s Start Strong Rally kicks off the year for class of 2025

September 28, 2021
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