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James Sokoloski ’24 receives Athlete of the Week for his remarkable boys’ volleyball season, where he has displayed exceptional leadership skills as one of the captains of the volleyball team. The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) community appreciates all his hard work in representing the school.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: James Sokoloski

Nisha Reddy and Dane Dodos
March 28, 2024
The Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Associated Student Body (ASB) assembled a Teen Beach Movie Spirit Week, reminding students to finish the quarter strong as they head into spring break. From spirit days such as Pajama Day and Summer Coolin to the Renaissance Rally at the end of the week, ASB planned events to bolster connections around the school creating a fun environment.

[Photo] Dragons bask in the sun with a “Teen Beach Movie” themed Renaissance Rally and Spirit Week

Bailey Basurto, Reporter
March 24, 2024
From March 4-8, 2024, Wellness Week was held at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) to inform students of ways to improve ones mental and physical health. The week focused on many things such as a sound bath, a tabling event, a safeTalk, a blender bike and even therapy dogs.

[Photo] From smoothies to sound baths: Wellness Week at Foothill Tech

Ella Asher, Reporter
March 11, 2024
In a week full of kindness, Ian Clayton 25 and Spencer Jones 25 locate their names among those of their classmates posted outside of Foothill Tech’s black box. Throughout the week, ASB set up events such as writing positive statements on clips and encouraging students to clip them onto someone random to share kindness. Foothill Techs ASB also cut out paper hearts, wrote every students name and taped it around campus grouped by grade level.

[Photo] Kindness Week brings Dragons together to share their spirit for the community

Aubrey Alderman, Reporter
February 18, 2024
Inside the Foothill Tech cafeteria, Lori Walker and her team take a moment to pause and smile as they get ready for a nutrition break. The cafeteria serves a variety of food for breakfast such as cereals, pizza sticks and bagels. These hidden heroes of Foothill Tech recommend that you grab a fruit with it as well. Lori Walker has an incredible impact on student nutrition and plays a vital role in keeping Foothill Techs cafeteria functioning.

[Photo] Hidden Heroes: Illuminating Lori Walker

Jane Kim and Kalea Eggertsen
February 16, 2024

[Video] Benchwarmers: Episode 3 (featuring boys’ basketball)

Lauren Kaller and Claire Hadley
February 1, 2024
In the closing of the streets of Downtown Ventura, many restaurants put a seating area outside their physical building for more capacity, a majority of these restaurants have benefited from the idea. The outdoor seating areas add to the already warm and welcoming feeling of Downtown Ventura.

[Photo] Revitalizing downtown Ventura: The impact of the Main Street closure

Ella Asher, Reporter
December 31, 2023
On the chilly night of Dec. 14, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) hosted its Christmas holiday performance. The Foothill Tech Drama club acted Elf The Musical and emotions sparked as the character, Walter Hobbs, played by Eliel (Leo) Suarez 24, first meets his eldest son, Buddy the Elf, played by Scarlett Palmieri 27.

[Photo] Drama students bring Christmas to Foothill Tech with “Elf The Musical”

Bailey Basurto, Reporter
December 18, 2023
On the second installment of Benchwarmers, Luigirey Guce 25 and Aiden Gomez 25 take on tennis so you dont have to. Watch this video to see the challenges and excitement that come with this sport.

[Video] Benchwarmers: Episode 2 (featuring girls’ tennis)

Lauren Kaller and Claire Hadley
December 5, 2023
On Nov. 9, 2023, the class of 2027 spends their time in their designated F.I.R.E. class talking among their classmates. Students are expected to use 30 minutes of their time before lunch to finish assignments or travel to other classrooms to reach out for help from their teachers.

[Photo] Wings of success: The Class of 2027’s seamless soar into high school

Ella Asher, Reporter
November 16, 2023
On the first episode of Benchwarmers, Luigirey Guce 25 and Aidan Gomez 25 take on golf so you dont have to. Watch the video to see the challenges and thrills that go along with the sport.

[Video] Benchwarmers: Episode 1 (featuring girls’ golf)

Lauren Kaller and Claire Hadley
October 21, 2023
Celebrating Foothill Technology High Schools (Foothill Tech) first spirit week of the 2023-24 school year, Eva Goncalves 25 and Miranda Aguilar 25 wore Mickey and Minnie Mouse ears because the theme was dynamic duos.

[Photo] Dragons participate in a costume filled spirit week for the Halloween season

Bailey Basurto, Reporter
October 15, 2023
On Oct. 5, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) hosted La Reina High School (La Reina) in the Tri-Valley league match. Before the start of every game, the girls volleyball team runs through a tunnel built by students of Foothill Tech. The team was led by Kaili Garrett 24 and was acknowledged with high-fives from students.

[Photo] Girls’ volleyball bested by La Reina on Senior Night

Dane Dodos, Reporter
October 8, 2023
On Sept. 21, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys water polo hosted a home game against their opponent Malibu High School (Malibu). With lots of splashing, Ethan Ortiz 24 attempts to find an open teammate to give Foothill Tech an advantage to win their league match.

[Photo] Recap: Boys’ water polo bested by Malibu

Ian Toreja and Dane Dodos
September 23, 2023
Students of Foothill Tech try to make button pins of their own design at Back to School Night. This college and career class provides an opportunity to learn life skills and creativity.

[Photo] Foothill Tech welcomes parents and guardians at Back to School Night 2023

Maggie Lay and Ella Asher
September 23, 2023
With school starting in less than two hours on the morning of Aug. 31, 2023, this group of seniors gathered as they enjoyed their limited time in high school before making plans for the future. They embrace one another after spending their unforgettable years in high school and heading into their first and last senior sunrise.

[Photo] The dawning of a new school year: the Class of 2024 celebrates at Senior Sunrise

Bailey Basurto, Reporter
September 4, 2023
With an incredible four years at Foothill Technology High (Foothill Tech) Matt Vega 23 opens the game with the first pitch.

[Photo] Baseball

Jonah Billings, Reporter
June 17, 2023
Kurt Miller stands and embraces one of his favorite artists Harry Styles in front of his class group project. This ‘23 school year will be Miller’s last year of teaching at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech). Miller teaches ninth grade health, tenth grade world history, and the advisor for DTech. He is well known around Foothill Tech having the nickname “Dictator Miller” and still lives up to its name today. He will continue his teaching journey at Carpinteria High School (Carpinteria) after teaching 11 years at Foothill Tech.

[Photo] Kurt Miller and his legacy at Foothill Tech

Caroline Hubner, Writer
June 6, 2023
Inspired by the Humans of New York project, the Foothill Dragon Press aspires to highlight students pursing their passions and interests.

Humans of Foothill: Lily Shadden

Luigirey Guce, Photographer
June 5, 2023
During after school hours, DTech dynasty five gathered up at Spirito Hall located in Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech). A company named “Rubik’s Rincon” made a product replicating a Rubiks Cube with built in speakers. They have provided a rough draft of the cube using a three-dimensional version and finalizing it with quality material. Rubiks Rincon also prepared a booklet showing the process and how it was made step by step.

[Photo] DTech seniors show off final project in Trade Show format

Emilie Huovinen, Reporter
May 23, 2023
Bronson Taylor 24 aims at first base to hopefully get the runner before he touches the plate.

[Photo] Baseball Senior Night

Theo Kayser, Reporter
May 16, 2023
Moments after the whistle was blown, Mikaela Clabaugh 25 dives into an amazing start. Clabaugh, going up against other schools from Ventura County, attempts to have the fastest time out of all.

[Photo] Foothill Tech impresses at Ventura County Swim Championships

Chance Leandro, Reporter
March 26, 2023
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.

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

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter
March 23, 2023
Moments before the game starts, the Dragons observe their rivals as they warm up. They also take this time to stretch and get loose for the much-anticipated matchup.

[Photo] Foothill Tech boys’ volleyball splits early season matchups with Dunn, St. Bonaventure

Nisha Reddy and Chance Leandro
March 20, 2023
After getting an amazing set from his teammate, James Sokoloski 24 (number 2) elevates and proceeds to spike the ball in hopes of getting it past the hands of a defender. Sokoloski 24 finished with nine kills and was recognized as the second leading scorer in this league match against Cate School.

[Photo] Boys’ volleyball sweeps Cate School in first league game

Theo Kayser, Reporter
March 1, 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).

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

Julia Geib, Reporter
February 16, 2023
Melanie Captain Lindsey, dressed up as Santas helper, is seated in a golf cart as she waits for Santa to finish his story.

[Photo] Dragons show off their holiday spirit during Winter Week

Maggie Lay, Reporter
December 28, 2022
With excitement roaming around during Freshmen Friday, the Class of 2026 plays against each other in a competitive match of cornhole.

[Photo] Foothill Tech freshmen bond at “Fresh Snow Social”

Ella Asher, Reporter
December 13, 2022
On the night of the Dia de los Muertos gathering on Nov. 2, the mariachi band plays music as people watch them perform.

[Photo] Foothill Tech’s Día de los Muertos celebration brings families together to commemorate past loved ones

Ella Asher, Reporter
November 7, 2022
Ventura Unified educators stand on the corner of Victoria Ave. and Telephone Rd. holding a poster that reads, Stand Up for Me.

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

Noelle Villaseñor, Assignment Editor
October 16, 2022
Buena gets in position to make an attempt at a first down.

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

Nisha Reddy and Julia Geib
October 9, 2022
Foothill Tech faculty interact face to face with families of students for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Dragon families return: Back to School Night 2022

Maggie Lay and Ella Asher
September 24, 2022
Coach David Benedik confers with his team during the Dragons Sept. 13 loss to St. Bonaventure High School.

[Photo] Girls’ volleyball suffers loss in nail-biting fashion

Theo Kayser, Reporter
September 15, 2022
Claudia Lee, the new Spanish teacher at Foothill Tech, stands in front of the flag of Spain.

[Photo] Welcoming Claudia Lee: Foothill Tech’s newest Spanish teacher

Claire Hadley, Writer
September 8, 2022
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