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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
Caroline Hubner

Caroline Hubner, Editor-in-Chief

An Editor-in-Chief who just loves the Oxford comma.

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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.

Kurt Miller and his legacy at Foothill Tech

Caroline Hubner, Writer
June 6, 2023
From a gap year to the armed forces to prestigious universities, the Foothill Technology High School senior Class of 2023 shares their geographic location for where they’ll be next year.

Class of ’23 Grad Map

Caroline Hubner and Jonah Billings
May 31, 2023
On the cloudy day of May 19, 2023, students waited with anticipation for the annual Air Guitar show. Featuring various creative acts, ranging from singing and playing instruments to complicated dance numbers, it was a fun filled day for everyone. In the image, Dan Baker, dressed in an outfit inspired by Harry Styles and his son Miles Baker '23 showed their love for the artist through their performance of “Adore You” by Harry Styles. Taking the lead, Dan Baker sang and played piano while Miles Baker played bass and sang backup.

Dragons celebrate Air Guitar 2023 like “diamonds in the sky”

Caroline Hubner and Emma Ippolito
May 23, 2023
Fourth quarter seniors in Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB intently focus on calculating how many hours of sleep they can grab after completing the class curriculum.

Satire: Senioritis

Caroline Hubner, Writer
May 12, 2023
With AP tests approaching rapidly, juniors and seniors start anxiously studying for their exams. Some teachers are even holding mock exams and cram sessions to help students prepare.

Dragons prepare to welcome the month of May with AP exams

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
April 30, 2023
The 10th episode of the FDP-TV features the Editors-In-Chief of the Foothill Dragon Press, Caroline Hubner and Jonah Billings, as special guest hosts. This episode is a huge milestone and we wanted to thank our viewers for your continued support.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 10

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
February 17, 2023
Current Assistant Superintendent Dr. Antonio Castro appointed Ventura Unified’s Superintendent following the retirement of Dr. Roger Rice.

News Brief: Dr. Antonio Castro appointed Ventura Unified’s Superintendent

Caroline Hubner, Editor-in-Chief
July 2, 2022
The sun peeked out and a cool breeze wafted through the Foothill Tech quad as seniors and their families gathered minutes before the ceremoney began.

Nostalgia and congratulations filled the air during the honorary Senior Awards Night for the Class of 2022

Caroline Hubner, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2022
At the 2022 SOAR rally, seniors play rock-paper-scissors in a gamble to end up with the most green necklaces possible. The entire senior class starts out with only one necklace each and only one will walk away with them all.

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

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
March 15, 2022
The exclusion of the oxford comma in formal writing has become the center of a long-standing grammatical debate over whether its nonexistence continues to be a golden standard, or has become a literary nuisance.

Satire: Glorious grammar and its partnership with the Oxford comma

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
March 11, 2022
With a new sports facility, Foothill Tech sports teams like water polo can have their own place to practice, play and represent their school.

Petition for new athletic facility opens up possibilities for the next generation of Dragons

Caroline Hubner, Emma Ippolito, Melanie Hernandez, and Ailanie Martinez
March 2, 2022
Associated Student Body (ASB) elections took place at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022.

The long standing tradition of ASB President ends with 2022-2023 ASB elections

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
February 9, 2022
Ventura Unified School District hosts an annual School of Choice lottery to allow for local Ventura students to find their best educational fit within the available district schools.

Ventura Unified’s School of Choice lottery takes a hit after declining enrollment

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
December 16, 2021
Natalie Schermer '24 and Moia Kingsley '24 pose in their 90's gear accented by flame glasses and chain belts.

Hot or Not: Students reflect on the decades themed Spirit Week

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
November 29, 2021
Due to campus-wide internet outages, students and faculty were unable to complete virtual lesson plans or use the various technological resources available on campus.

News Brief: The 411 of Foothill Tech’s internet outage

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
November 20, 2021
Profe Ortiz and Mrs. Eulau present the Dia De Los Muertos celebration to the school.

A new tradition: Foothill Tech’s second annual Día de Los Muertos celebration represents Latinx culture and community

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
November 5, 2021
Parents rally with posters and chants in Huntington Beach to protest the public school vaccine mandate.

COVID-19 vaccine protestors take to the streets following the new California student vaccine mandate

Caroline Hubner and Emma Ippolito
October 22, 2021
The fall Renaissance Rally sparks excitement around Foothill's campus.

“Just keep swimming”: School spirit exemplified at Finding Nemo themed Ren Rally

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
October 18, 2021
The three representatives for Environmental Club show their passion for the Earth with a poster and plants.

Foothill Tech’s community is showcased at Club Rush 2021

Caroline Hubner and Ailanie Martinez
October 4, 2021
Principal Russel Gibbs gave an inspirational opening speech to kick off the event.

Back to virtual: Foothill Tech’s annual Back to School Night

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
September 25, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom votes at the polls in his own recall election.

It’s time to head to the polls: What you need to know about Gavin Newsom’s recall election

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
September 14, 2021
With the school year underway, this marks not only the beginning of classes, but also the start of the registration process for the upcoming PSAT and AP exams for Foothill Technology High School students.

Time’s up! Standardized tests are back on the radar for high school students

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
September 8, 2021
Students make their way to class on their first day of school.

The Happiest School on Earth: Dragons return to campus for the 2021-2022 school year

Caroline Hubner, Emma Ippolito, Melanie Hernandez, and Ailanie Martinez
August 28, 2021
The Class of 2021 participated in a virtual Senior Awards event live-streamed on YouTube amid COVID-19 safety concerns. Credit: White Rabbit Magic & Foothill Technology High School.

Wrapping up the year: Senior Awards Night for the Class of 2021

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
June 3, 2021
Changes made to the California Education Code in regards to the impact of COVID-19 on the 2020-21 school year account for the many academic setbacks that arose due to distant learning, specifically low grades.

New California education bill could help ease stress of failing pandemic grades for high school students

Caroline Hubner and Nicole Stidham
May 13, 2021
The College Board is bringing about a shift in the world of the SAT-takers by eliminating the optional essay in order to decrease the stress of all college-bound students, which is consequently adjusting how certain universities weigh applicant's SAT scores in their admission's decision, or whether they are even considered at all.

SAT update: Big changes happening to the standardized test

Caroline Hubner and Emma Ippolito
April 22, 2021
Foothill Tech students celebrate returning to in-person classes in the quad.

Foothill Tech is back in session for the spring quarter of the 2020-2021 school year

Caroline Hubner, Emma Ippolito, Nicole Stidham, and Ethan Sequeira
April 19, 2021
As schools plan to open soon, social distancing signs and reminders are placed around campus.

The new MOU between Ventura Unified and VUEA means students will return to campus full time starting April 26

Caroline Hubner and Nicole Stidham
April 15, 2021
A new statement released by the California Department of Education in regards to CAASPP testing states that there is an element of flexibility in the test’s distribution. Schools have the option of customizing the assessment as long as it still meets common core requirements, and produces concrete results.

California Board of Education declares testing flexibility for spring 2021

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
March 22, 2021
The Instagram post from @fthsasb, with details on how to participate in ASB elections.

ASB elections for the 2021-22 school year

Nicole Stidham, Caroline Hubner, Emma Ippolito, and Ethan Sequeira
March 10, 2021
A small pod of students in Foothill Tech's DTech program on campus.

Ventura creeps towards the shutdown’s one year anniversary and is accompanied by declining infection rates

Caroline Hubner and Emma Ippolito
March 9, 2021
The Foothill Tech quad is usually crowded with students on their way to classrooms.

It’s special program application season at Foothill Tech and the Dragons are ready to learn

Caroline Hubner and Ethan Sequeira
February 3, 2021
Learn of what the 46th president-elect of the United States Joe Biden and vice president-elect Kamila Harris’ inauguration ceremony will be like during the current pandemic era.

The conclusion to the 2020 presidential elections: Joe Biden’s and Kamala Harris’ inauguration

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
January 20, 2021
A visual chart of the main fires that occurred in Ventura County during the year 2020.

Ventura County’s fire season continues with the Cornell Fire in Santa Paula

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
December 17, 2020
Stay up to date as to what lies ahead in these changing times as writer Caroline Hubner informs of the new curfew for California citizens.

Governor Gavin Newsom orders curfew for counties in California amid rise of COVID-19 cases, possibility for stay-at-home order

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
December 6, 2020
Foothill Dragons prepare to see their school again as small pods begin to open.

School reopening update: Foothill Tech’s small group program

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
November 18, 2020
Signs placed around Ventura advertise people like Mike Johnson, Aaron Gaston and William Cornell who are running for Ventura City Council.

The readers’ guide to the local city of Ventura elections

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
November 3, 2020
As we begin to see a decline in COVID-19 cases, Ventura Unified is evaluating whether it is in the best interest of students, staff and families to open up schools. However, there will be extreme precautions taken among the staff members to ensure our safety.

Ventura Unified Schools’ plans for potential reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic

Caroline Hubner and Emma Ippolito
October 13, 2020
Pictures of various students who participated in the last spirit week. Credit: Foothill Tech ASB Instagram

Got spirit? Foothill Tech sure does

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
September 30, 2020
Two candidates go head to head for a chance at becoming the next leader, the next president of the United States of America.

A tale of two candidates: Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden

Nicole Stidham and Caroline Hubner
September 23, 2020
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