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

The Foothill Dragon Press
Saanvi Joshi

Saanvi Joshi, Videographer

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The phrase "Fear the D" has circulated campus, with many not knowing its origins. Used in sports chants, the daily announcements, and more, this chant has gained popularity, impacting the culture of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech).

[Photo] The history of “Fear the D”

Audrey Szijj, Ian Toreja, and Ruby Jenkins
February 12, 2025
Here at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students have officially finished with the first semester of the 2024-25 school year, meaning that freshmen at Foothill Tech have completed one eighth of their high school career. Moving up from middle school is a pretty dramatic change to the pressure and expectations of high school. From fun fridays and low expectation classes, to the dreaded AP test and SAT prep soon to come, the bar has been raised. Along with the difficulty of education being raised, so are the challenges of a student's social life. Through this time many friendships go through ups and downs, and people change, it is a part of the high school experience. At this time the new freshmen are going through all of these changes emotionally and physically.

[Video] Freshmen reflect on their first semester

Emmanuel Takaya, Writer
January 29, 2025
Tune into the fourth installment of Dragon's Digest for news updates and recent sports coverage. Additionally, look for upcoming Arts and Enterainment (A&E) articles along with Features pieces that highlight national interest and local engagement alike.

Dragon’s Digest: Season 3, Episode 4

Saanvi Joshi, Fiona Aulenta, Maggie Lay, Chance Leandro, Eli Billings, Chance Leandro, and Amber Duhs
November 23, 2024
Violet Polley '26 approached the net, focused on the ball approaching her. She successfully volleyed the ball and placed it right at the feet of her opponent at the net, winning the point. Polley, playing line two doubles during the tennis season, used her strengths from playing singles prior, consistently placing groundstrokes out of reach.

[Photo] Recap: Girls tennis competes in Tri-Valley League Finals

Conor White, Reporter
October 26, 2024
Tune into a spooky installment of Dragon's Digest for recent news and sports updates. Keep a look out for upcoming features articles on the website soon.

Dragon’s Digest: Season 3, Episode 3

Sofia Patiño, Chance Leandro, Maggie Lay, Saanvi Joshi, Fiona Aulenta, and Maggie Lay
October 25, 2024
Tune into the most recent episode of Dragon's Digest for upcoming events and a recap of recent sports coverage. Stay tuned for new A&E and Features articles.

Dragon’s Digest: Season 3, Episode 2

Sofia Patiño, Saanvi Joshi, Fiona Aulenta, Maggie Lay, Chance Leandro, and Julia Brossia
October 4, 2024
As the 2024-25 school year begins, be sure to tune in to Season 3 of the Dragon’s Digest (formerly FDP-TV) for the latest news and sports coverage. Additionally, keep an eye out for upcoming features and A&E articles.

Dragon’s Digest: Season 3, Episode 1

Sofia Patiño, Saanvi Joshi, Fiona Aulenta, Maggie Lay, Chance Leandro, and Amber Duhs
September 20, 2024
Brandon Chang '26, Donovan Yalinkatian '26 and Gibson MacDougall '26 draw attention to the Chess Club during Club Rush. These students displayed their skills to interested students and attracted a lot of attention to the game of chess.

[Photo] Foothill Tech students spotlight their interests at Club Rush 2024

Ella Asher, Reporter
September 15, 2024
Fiona Holt '28 (number 8), Aliana Hantgin '25 (number 3), Emily Turner '26 (number 4) and Maya Adams '28 (number 10) once again celebrate a fatiguing rally after securing a point with a tip over the net, while the rival team unsuccessfully saved the ball from hitting the ground.

[Photo] Girls volleyball faces cross town rivals St. Bonaventure

Kyra Bouchard, Reporter
September 14, 2024
Many students across the United States brave new classrooms and substitute teachers every year, especially those with "ethnic" names. However, there are ways to approach hard-to-pronounce names with more consideration.

[Photo] How malapropism of names affects students

Jane Kim
June 10, 2024
On the cloudy afternoon of May 3, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys tennis team laid the groundwork for their round two California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) match. With well-prepared players and a strong team morale, Foothill Tech closed out the day with a victory in their favor.

[Photo] Boys’ tennis defeats Downey to move on to round three of CIF

Conor White, Reporter
May 6, 2024
Foothill Technology High School’s starting lineup heads out to the field to warm up for the start of the first inning. The team talks strategy to prepare for their league game against Grace Brethren High School.

[Video] Boys’ baseball trashes Grace Brethren 10-3 at home

Ian Toreja, Reporter
April 19, 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.

[Video] Track and field dominates at Ventura Distance Carnival and Spartan Relays

Julia Geib, Assignment Editor
March 12, 2024
The Teach 5 Proposition and the end to VUEA negotiations impacted many teachers and staff throughout the Ventura Unified School District. With Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) faculty reflecting on this scheduling inequity, the struggle is ongoing for a final solution to benefit all parties, including students.

[Video] VUEA closes Article VIII negotiations with VUSD

Amber Duhs and Audrey Szijj
February 15, 2024
As the first half came to an end, Eva Goncalves '25 (number 15), Eden Billings '24 (number 5) and Maddie Wicks '26 (number 2) ran toward the team huddle, rethinking their gameplay and coming up with ideas on how to improve for the second half.

[Photo] Girls’ soccer falls to Thousand Oaks in the first round of CIF

Ian Toreja, Reporter
February 12, 2024

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

Lauren Kaller and Claire Hadley
February 1, 2024
On the chilly night of Jan. 10, 2024, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys' basketball team started the new year strong, winning their first league game against the Thacher School (Thacher). Foothill Tech huddles up at the end of the first quarter with a quick motivational talk from their head coach Jamaal Brown. They lead the first quarter with a score of 11-10.

[Video] Boys’ basketball shuts down Thacher in first league game

Conor White, Reporter
January 13, 2024
On the night of Dec. 5, 2023, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) fought through a strenuous loss against nearby rival St. Bonaventure. Pictured above is Phillip Blessum ‘25 (number 33) who attempted to gain control of the ball at the start of the game.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball falls to St. Bonaventure 84 to 39

Chance Leandro, Reporter
December 8, 2023
On the second installment of "Benchwarmers", Luigirey Guce '25 and Aiden Gomez '25 take on tennis so you don't 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 the evening of Nov. 27, 2023, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys’ soccer team faced off against Ventura High School (Ventura). After a competitive and exhausting first half, the Foothill Tech players regroup for advice from coaches and support from teammates.

[Photo] Boys’ soccer game ends in stalemate with Ventura after close match

Conor White, Reporter
November 29, 2023
On the first episode of "Benchwarmers," Luigirey Guce '25 and Aidan Gomez '25 take on golf so you don't 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
On Oct. 13, 2023, Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) ASB held the annual fall Ren Rally. This year's theme happened to coincide with Friday the 13. ASB offered multiple activities such as an inflatable slide, spike ball and face paintings.

[Video] Dragons roar with excitement at “Friday the 13th” themed Renaissance Rally

Ella Asher, Reporter
October 15, 2023
The Love Ventura event took place on Oct. 7, 2023 at Plaza Park in downtown Ventura. Companies and individuals gathered together to support the city of Ventura and volunteer at different locations.

[Video] Love Ventura’s annual Serve Day

Jane Kim and Audrey Szijj
October 11, 2023
The varsity team laughs together as fun memories and conversations are shared, conveying their strong team connection.

Introducing Dragon Athletics: Girls’ volleyball

Saanvi Joshi, Videographer
October 9, 2023

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

Maggie Lay and Ella Asher
September 23, 2023

[Video] Boys’ water polo plunged by Buena

Conor White, Ian Toreja, and Dane Dodos
August 31, 2023
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