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The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press
The Student News Site of Foothill Technology High School

The Foothill Dragon Press
Julia Geib

Julia Geib, Editor-in-Chief

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Containing a long history of immigration, California has become known as a popular state for immigrants of all ethnicities and cultures due to its widespread protections and programs available for their benefit. Ventura itself has a diverse background with its population, with many finding success in their journeys with the opportunities presented within the city. Despite the complex system in place for immigrants seeking to enter the United States, many persevere in search of a better life or greater opportunities they may not have had before in their home country. Immigrants also contribute to the culture of the state and city in a variety of ways, overall benefiting everyone involved.

Immigration in Ventura: Past, present and future

Julia Geib and Oliver Kelley
March 18, 2025
Nov. 5, 2024, marks one of the most highly anticipated and pivotal days of the year: Election Day. After years of preparation, the stage is set for a historic showdown between two major political parties. As shown above, Donald Trump, with his running mate J.D. Vance, is leading the Republican ticket, while Kamala Harris, with her running mate Tim Walz, is representing the Democratic Party. This election is set to be a defining moment in American politics, with both candidates offering different visions for the nation's future. This series covers a range of ropics such the importance of swing states, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students' opinions on the election, enviromental policy and much more.

[Photo] 2024 Presidential Election Series

Jane Kim, Layla Solomon, Bailey Basurto, Beatrice Barnes, and Ruby Jenkins
November 5, 2024
Written by bestselling author Colleen Hoover, "It Ends With Us" is a popular novel in the romance genre that explores topics of domestic violence and abuse. Despite Hoover’s portrayal of such subjects being the center of much controversy on BookTok, TikTok and YouTube, the book has sold more than 8 million digital and print copies since its publishing in 2016. In 2024, "It Ends With Us" was adapted into a major motion picture directed by Justin Baldoni, starring award-winning actress Blake Lively in the leading role as the novel’s conflicted protagonist, Lily Bloom. The film was released in theaters on Aug. 9, 2024, heralding a new wave of backlash from Hoover’s critics as well as praise from the book’s die-hard fans.

It Ends With Us: Accurate or glamorized portrayal of domestic violence?

Kalea Eggertsen and Julia Geib
September 27, 2024
On the warm day of May 11, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) competes in a long day of running and field events at California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section Finals. Foothill Tech boys make history, achieving the first CIF Finalist title with a combined point total of 33. Each of the seven boys that made it to CIF Finals earned points for the team and were able to place as one of the top six athletes on division four.

Track and field makes program history at CIF finals

Julia Geib, Reporter
May 13, 2024

[Video] FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 12

Sofia Patiño, Videographer
March 30, 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.

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, boys' volleyball team and girls' beach volleyball team faced opponents from St. Bonaventure, Oak Park and Fillmore. Beach volleyball and boys' indoor volleyball secured a win, while boys' baseball was forced to end in a tie.

Foothill Tech athletes “leap” into competition

Chance Leandro, Conor White, Nisha Reddy, and Julia Geib
March 2, 2024
Will Haas ‘24 (number 6) receives a high set but is luckily able to jump high enough to reach the top of the spinning ball tipping it to the right. The ball flies pass Fillmore High School's middle blocker and falls at the feet of Fillmore's outside hitter.

Boys’ volleyball takes an early season 3-0 sweep against Fillmore

Julia Geib and Nisha Reddy
March 2, 2024
Tune into this episode of the FDP-TV to learn more about up coming events at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), the status of the winter sports season as well as various features and arts and entertainment articles that may peak your interest.

FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 10

Jenna Ostrom, Nisha Reddy, Ailanie Martinez, Julia Geib, and Camilla Lewis
February 23, 2024
Shayna Dearman-So ’24 receives Athlete of the Week for her remarkable 2023 sports season, where she has begun to display her exceptional skills as one of the top girls’ soccer players on campus. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community appreciates all of her hard work in representing the school.

Athlete of the Week: Shayna Dearman-So

Julia Geib, Assignment Editor
February 22, 2024
The Foothill Dragon Press videographers Sofia Patino '25 and Fiona Aulenta '26 return in the fifth edition of “The Talk of the Lair”. New editors-in-chief Rihanna Samples '25 and Julia Geib '25 join the duo in discussing plans for the future of the Foothill Dragon Press.

The Talk of the Lair: Upcoming editors-in-chief

Sofia Patiño, Fiona Aulenta, Julia Geib, and Rihanna Samples
February 13, 2024
Although the skies are gray, the students of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) are persevering as they bundle up for the stormy weather and push into the beginnings of the second semester.

FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 9

Jenna Ostrom, Nisha Reddy, Ailanie Martinez, Julia Geib, and Ruby Jenkins
February 9, 2024
FDP-TV is back with the highly anticipated eighth installment of season two. Tune in for coverage on the Wellness Center's way of helping students cope with finals, soccer and basketball recaps, as well as other upcoming articles to keep an eye out for.

FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 8

Jenna Ostrom, Nisha Reddy, Julia Geib, Isheeta Pal, and Rihanna Samples
January 19, 2024
Rebecca Walker ’24 receives Athlete of the Week for her remarkable 2023 Cross Country season, where she displayed her exceptional skills as one of the top runners on campus. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community appreciates all her hard work in representing the school.

Athlete of the Week: Rebecca Walker

Julia Geib, Assignment Editor
December 10, 2023
FDP-TV is back discussing the latest school coverage and upcoming events. Tune in to see what's new on campus, as well as some interesting articles to keep an eye out for.

FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 6

Jenna Ostrom, Nisha Reddy, Ailanie Martinez, Julia Geib, and Ruby Jenkins
November 17, 2023

FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 5

Jenna Ostrom, Nisha Reddy, Ailanie Martinez, Julia Geib, and Isheeta Pal
November 2, 2023
The boys' junior varsity race started fast with Brandon Wofford '25 fighting hard for a spot in the upper pack during the opening of his race, hustling as he came down the airstrip to the start of the valley loop.

Cross Country performs exceptionally well at Clovis Invitational and Mt. SAC Races

Nisha Reddy and Julia Geib
October 25, 2023

FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 4

Jenna Ostrom, Nisha Reddy, Ailanie Martinez, Julia Geib, and Camilla Lewis
October 13, 2023

FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 3

Jenna Ostrom, Nisha Reddy, Ailanie Martinez, Julia Geib, and Isheeta Pal
September 28, 2023
At the Olivas Links Golf Course, on Sept. 21, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) girls golf team faced off in a league match against Bishop Diego. The Dragons played well and won the match with an overall score of 249-303. Pictured above, Maddie Wicks '26 concentrates as she putts her ball toward the pin, finishing hole five with three over par.

Recap: Girls’ golf takes Bishop Diego 249-303

Julia Geib, Sports Editor
September 24, 2023

FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 2

Jenna Ostrom, Ailanie Martinez, Nisha Reddy, Julia Geib, and Ruby Jenkins
September 15, 2023

FDP-TV: Season 2, Episode 1

Jenna Ostrom, Ailanie Martinez, Nisha Reddy, Camilla Lewis, and Julia Geib
September 1, 2023
The diverse array of sports at Foothill Technology High School highlights the spectacular talents of the participating students.

Sports retrospective: Celebrating Foothill Tech’s athletics

Nisha Reddy, Julia Geib, Chance Leandro, Sam Noah, Jonah Billings, and Theo Kayser
June 18, 2023
Danielle Bishop '23 soars above the net, getting ready to slam the ball down on her opponents.

Girls’ volleyball

Julia Geib, Reporter
June 18, 2023
Qualifying for CIF Finals with a height of 5'8", Jacob Lombardo '23 places fifth in his division, jumping 5'10" on his first attempt. Lombardo '23 additionally qualified of CIF Finals in the 4X100 meter relay, his team running aa time of 44.54 seconds.

Track and field

Julia Geib, Reporter
June 18, 2023
The Foothill Technology girls took on St. Margaret’s for the second round of CIF. The girls fought hard but came up short. Emily Drucker ’26 (number 4) sets for her teammate Jaelisa Lozano Rivera 26’ (number 18) who hit it over the net and gave the Dragons the lead in the match.

Girls’ beach volleyball

Julia Geib, Reporter
June 18, 2023
The excitement of summer is inching closer as the last day of the 2023 school year becomes more prominent. Students are counting down the hours as they return textbooks and complete their remaining assignments for the school year.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 17

Jenna Ostrom, Videographer
June 9, 2023
FDP-TV is rounding out the year with its second to last episode highlighting important events to look out for including senior rallies and junior parking spot forms.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 16

Kimberly Fickerson, Videographer
May 25, 2023
Pascal Hayward '23 and James Sokoloski '24 go in for a high-five after winning a volley.

Boys’ tennis Senior Night

Julia Geib, Reporter
May 16, 2023
The Foothill Technology girls took on St. Margaret’s for the second round of CIF. The girls fought hard but came up a short. Emily Drucker '26 (number 4) sets for her teammate Jaelisa Lozano Rivera 26’ (number 18) who hit it over the net and gave the Dragons the lead in the match.

Girls’ beach volleyball blazes through rounds one and two of CIF

Julia Geib, Reporter
May 6, 2023
Lana Del Rey’s 2023 album “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Boulevard” takes her sound to a new level, from songs like "Paris, Texas" and "Peppers", she secured her name on the 2023 visionary award.

Album Anatomy: “Did you know that there is a tunnel under Ocean Blvd”

Julia Geib and Olivia Mowad
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
Emily Drucker ‘26 reaches up to spike that ball, sending it soaring past the other team and to the opposite corner.

Girls’ beach volleyball takes another win in nail-biting matchup against St. Bonaventure

Julia Geib, Reporter
March 24, 2023
Sarah Stoney ‘26 lifts the ball to set herself up for a serve as Lilac Reyes ‘26 prepares for the return.

Girls’ beach volleyball defeats Providence 3-2

Julia Geib, Reporter
March 18, 2023
Caitlyn O'Neil '23 starts off ahead of the pack in her 1600 meter race en route to a final time of 5:52.

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

Julia Geib, Reporter
March 12, 2023
As time ticks down in the first half, Mazen Alwarhani '23 (number 7) contemplates on how the Dragons take the upper hand of the game and score. The Dragons manage to make a few adjustments and score a goal in the second half. Sadly, they fall short in their CIF playoff run with a score of 3-1 against Diamond Ranch (Pomona, CA).

Boys’ soccer closes out the season with a tragic loss against Diamond Ranch

Julia Geib, Reporter
February 16, 2023
Foothill Technology girls' water polo defenders attempt to block a shot from Malibu and try to keep their hopes of winning the match alive.

Girls’ water polo suffers 6-12 loss against Malibu

Julia Geib, Reporter
January 22, 2023
Esmi Casarez '23 uses her impressive ball handling skills to weave her way through and break Newbury Park's press, hoping to secure Foothill’s lead in the third quarter.

Girls’ basketball prevails against Newbury Park in a 38-27 face-off

Julia Geib, Reporter
December 10, 2022
During the first half, the goalie is able to quickly save a goal. This play renews the spirits of the players and the Dragons begin to sprint to the ball after the goalie kicks it.

Boys’ soccer bested in first home game of the season

Julia Geib, Reporter
November 23, 2022
Before the race started, the team huddled together on the starting line for a inspirational talk. They finished it with a loud cheer and then began preparations for their race.

Cross country captures another victory in TCAA league finals

Julia Geib, Reporter
November 8, 2022
After a tough rally, the team huddles together during a timeout in hopes of getting their spirits up and getting a side-out.

Girls’ volleyball suffers a loss in thrilling battle against Grace Brethren on Senior Night

Julia Geib, Reporter
October 16, 2022
Buena gets in position to make an attempt at a first down.

Buena takes the win against Ventura in intense hometown rivalry football game

Nisha Reddy and Julia Geib
October 9, 2022
Homemade posters show Foothill Tech's spirit as they battle their rivals.

Girls’ volleyball served a loss by rivals St. Bonaventure

Julia Geib, Reporter
September 10, 2022
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