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Rihanna Samples

Rihanna Samples, Photographer

I’m a first-year photographer who loves reading, music and the beach.

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On March 14, 2023, Spencer Kellogg, Claire Adams and Jennifer Kindred were the three judges of the Pi Day pie competition. Due to the rain, the competition was held inside, but many students still came to admire the artistically decorated pies and see who would win the competition. In the photo below, the three judges deliberate and compare notes in an attempt to come to the final solution of the top three tastiest pies.

[Photo] Dragons enjoy an exciting Renaissance Rally and spirit week

March 21, 2023
Hailey Hall 25, an avid dancer at the Ballet Academy of Ventura since she was five-years-old, gracefully spreads her arms wide and poses on pointe in a sous-sus in the front courtyard of City Hall.

Humans of Foothill: Hailey Hall

March 17, 2023
After his original mural was painted over, Evan Mendels new mural on the wall of Sivan Windows and Doors is a visual representation of how important murals are to a community. It shows the lengths a community will go to in order to preserve public art and support public artists.

Peeling away the paint: Discovering the importance of murals in the Ventura community

March 14, 2023
Claire Hadley 24 and Natalie Schermer 24 share their unique stories about how theyve struggled with and learned to accept all aspects of their ethnicity. Their personal testimonies reframe the common beliefs about ethnicity and can be relatable for readers who find themselves in a similar situation.

[Photo] Does the quarter count?

March 9, 2023
Steve Boyd proudly displays the poster made for him in honor of National School Counseling Week on the wall outside of his office. Compiled on the poster are many different kind words and notes of thankfulness from both students and parents. At the bottom of the poster, a student taped their personalized message to Boyd showing how much they care and appreciate him as a counselor.

Helping students dream big: School counselors and their importance to the Foothill Tech community

February 24, 2023
Tyler Hickerson 26 (number 10) rushes to the ball, beating her defender and getting ready to pass it to a teammate. Throughout the game, Hickerson was a vital offensive player, especially in the second half when she scored the first goal for the Dragons.

[Photo] Girls’ soccer manages to overpower Fillmore in first round of CIF playoffs in a close 2-1 game

February 10, 2023
On the night of Jan. 31, 2023, celebrating the Dragon seniors, the girls basketball faced off against Santa Clara High School. In the photo, Esmi Casarez 23 and Olivia Huynh 23 gather in the middle of the court high-fiving each other to get themselves pumped up before the game.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball

February 8, 2023
During the first half of the game, Sam Noah 23 (number 33) fights through two defenders, trying to get to the basket to make the shot. He was fouled midair and then had to shoot two free throws.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball

February 8, 2023
Halfway through the second half, Lily Shadden 23 (number 17) chases after the ball, racing against a St. Bonaventure player. She hopes to gain control of the ball and pass it to a teammate to get it closer to the goal.

[Photo] Girls’ soccer

February 8, 2023
Students in Claire Adams fourth period Ethnic Studies and Social Justice class look at their computers intently as they learn about counter-hegemony. It is important concepts like this one that the class gets to dissect, allowing them to dive deeper into the struggles that different minorities in the United States have faced in the past.

Exploring Electives: A guide to Ethnic Studies and Social Justice

Rihanna Samples, Writer
February 8, 2023
On the night of Jan. 18, 2023, boys basketball competes in a fierce game against Grace Brethren, winning by a final score of 57-45. Students from the stands cheer him on as Nick Drucker 26 shoots a wide open three-pointer from the corner. His defender screams, hoping to distract his shot.

Boys’ basketball wins second league game against Grace Brethren

Nisha Reddy and Rihanna Samples
January 23, 2023
On Dec. 16, 2022, the Foothill Technology High School boys basketball team faced off against Pacifica High School for an intense basketball game resulting in a loss for the Dragons. Featured above, Aidan Gomez 25 looks for an open teammate to inbound the ball to before his five-second time limit is over.

Boys’ basketball sustains hard-fought loss against Pacifica (photo essay)

January 8, 2023
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Girls’ basketball wins nail-biting battle against St. Bonaventure (photo essay)

January 8, 2023
After a long class period, Mr. Fitz, the well-known AP United States History teacher, sits behind his desk and looks intently at his computer to give his student, Jack Pankratz ‘24, a clarification about an assignment.

[Photo] A guide to Advanced Placement United States History

December 4, 2022
Posed in front of a Christmas tree are tamales and a mug full of Abuelita hot chocolate in honor of Aliana Hantgins’ ‘25 Christmas tradition of eating a home-cooked breakfast with her family. Although it isn’t the full meal that Hantgin described, the tamales and hot chocolate were still a tribute to Hantgins’ tradition and upon tasting them, they were an excellent combination of flavors.

Foothill Tech’s favorite winter traditions

December 2, 2022
Owen Houston 23 (number 0) reaches towards the basket and releases the ball for a wide-open layup, hoping to score some much-needed points for the Dragons in the fourth quarter. Fans in the audience cheer loudly as the ball inches toward the basket.

[Photo] Brutal fourth quarter beatdown costs boys’ basketball the win against Channel Islands

November 26, 2022
On Nov. 17, 2022, in honor of the SpongeBob vs. Mickey Mouse Club House spirit day, Loral Karian 25 and Quan Nguyen 25 poke fun at each other arguing over which show is better. Karian sports her Disney clothes and Mickey Mouse hair pieces, while Nguyen holds a custom made SpongeBob.

[Photo] “F.R.I.E.N.D.S” vs. “The Office”: Dragons participate in a competitive spirit week

November 21, 2022
While driving down Kimball Road, more colorful signs are spread throughout the grass showcasing some of the many people running for Ventura City Council and other various offices throughout Ventura. Two different candidates who are both running to be the representative of District 5 on Ventura City Council, Bill McReynolds and Marie Lakin, have signs placed close to each other, causing voters to wonder which candidate they should vote for.

[Photo] Student voters: The future of America

November 8, 2022
The boys water polo team fights through exhaustion while treading water for a majority of the game. They are captured here competing with Buena High School, a game in which they played vigorously.

[Photo] Boys’ water polo meets season end in CIF competition against Buena High School

November 7, 2022
In front of their swamp-themed trunk, seniors Linda Manzo ‘23, Madison Thompson ‘23, Jasmine Guzman ‘23 and Kelsy Randall ‘23 show off their Shrek-inspired costumes while handing out waffles and candy to students who are dressed up for Halloween.

[Photo] Trunk or Treat: A Halloween favorite hosted by Foothill Tech seniors

November 3, 2022
Students at the Fear Factor booth blindly reach into red jello in search of small objects.

[Photo] A spooky feel drifts into Foothill Tech during Halloween-themed Renaissance Rally

October 18, 2022
Adrianna and Isabella Rodriguez 23 pose with their parents, holding gifts honoring them on Senior Night.

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

October 16, 2022
Lucca Postma 25 takes advantage of being undefended and looks towards the goal in hopes of scoring for the team.

[Photo] Recap: Boys’ water polo suffers a narrow 12-10 loss to Malibu

September 29, 2022
Channing McClure 25 reaches for the ball in an attempt to score a point by sending it over the outstretched hands of Cates middle blocker.

[Photo] Girls’ volleyball’s league woes continue with 3-0 sweep by Cate School

September 17, 2022
During the Freshman Friday festivities, Nick Drucker 26 prepares to send the spikeball into the net in hopes of scoring a point.

[Photo] Fun, festivities and friendships found at Freshman Friday

September 11, 2022
The team huddles together and congratulates one another after scoring a point and ending a fierce rally.

[Photo] Girls’ volleyball served a loss by rivals St. Bonaventure

September 10, 2022
Ryan Webb 23 works to keep possession of the ball while looking for an open teammate.

[Photo] Boys’ water polo destroyed by Buena High School

September 8, 2022
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