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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
Ella Nicolle

Ella Nicolle, Multimedia Editor

Photo editor who’s a classic car enthusiast with hippie tendencies.

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Alder Swierkocki '24 has spent countless hours in the D-Tech lab, working hard to become a highly accomplished student.

[Photo] Humans of Foothill: Adler Swierkocki

Camilla Lewis, Writer
June 10, 2024
The 2024 - 2025 school year brings big changes to the schedules of students at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech). With news spreading about the change, it has become a regular topic of discussion for students and teachers alike.

[Photo] Opinion: Yay or nay for the 2024-2025 schedule change?

Jane Kim, Writer
May 28, 2024
As spring begins, the hills surrounding Ventura turn green and flowers bloom. Earth Day reminds us to appreciate the beauty of nature in our everyday lives.

[Photo] Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. Plastics

Beatrice Barnes, Writer
April 23, 2024
After meticulously setting up lighting, sound, props, and other equipment, William (Pape) Crown '24, checks the camera for any adjustments that may need to be made. Daniel Franco '24 runs over his lines during the last few minutes before beginning the scene, preparing for his monologue.

[Photo] The quest of SP Films and the value of learning history

Jane Kim and Paula Gonzalez
February 18, 2024
Mylan Walker '24, jersey number 8, sprints down the field and past the Buena line of defense to score a touchdown. The crowd roars as Ventura scores, and the team celebrates the points.

[Photo] Buena sacked by Ventura 35-7 in rivalry game

Conor White and Chance Leandro
October 14, 2023
After their senior night ceremony, the boys varsity soccer team huddles up. Following all the emotions that come from the speeches given by the parents of the seniors, the players must gather together to focus their minds on the game they are about to play.

[Photo] Boys’ soccer

Sam Noah, Assignment Editor
February 8, 2023
The varsity team gathers in celebration following their second goal, shutting out St. Bonaventure during a successful Senior Night.

[Photo] Introducing Dragon Athletics: Boys’ soccer

Linda Manzo, Writer
January 27, 2023
The video section of the Foothill Dragon Press reunite once again with friends to discuss all things sweet. From candy to cake, opinions are shared and debates are heated in this episode of video and friends.

Video and Friends Podcast: Dessert edition

Ella Nicolle, Emma Ippolito, Jenna Ostrom, Malia Sanchez, and Cole Dinkler
January 16, 2023
Students participate in a scavenger hunt to find items that represent the organelles in a cell. Items were hidden around the school and students were given clues to help them determine their location. The juniors finished first while the seniors came in second, followed by the sophomores in third.

[Photo] Traditions prevail as Cohort 17 takes home the Golden Crutch at the annual BioScience Olympics

Linda Manzo and Maggie Lay
January 8, 2023
After losing her sister Rebecca to cancer, Dahl-Nicolle felt the need to paint flowers. She has always been a portrait painter and this sudden urge to paint flowers was unfamiliar. She used her time in the studio to remember her sister and mourn her passing. The paintings that came from this are a way for her to understand and process her grief. "A Year Without You" puts this act of remembrance on display and invites others to join in remembering those that have been lost over the past few years.

[Photo] “The Totally R.A.D. Foundation”: Providing hope for local families affected by cancer

Beatrice Barnes, Writer
November 18, 2022
The fifth episode of FDP-TV covers topics ranging from Winter Formal dance tickets, sports updates and recent album reviews on The Foothill Dragon Press.

[Video] FDP-TV: Episode 5

Kimberly Fickerson, Multimedia Editor
November 11, 2022
The video section, a prominent group within The Foothill Dragon Press, joins together with some friends to discuss all things sports in the first episode of this new podcast series.

Video and Friends Podcast: Sports edition

Cole Dinkler, Ella Nicolle, Jenna Ostrom, Sofia Patiño, Malia Sanchez, and Emma Ippolito
November 10, 2022
Students at Foothill Technology High School donate blood through a Vitalant blood drive organized by BioScience students.

[Photo] Foothill Tech students help save lives at annual blood drive

Ella Asher, Reporter
October 13, 2022
vball

[Photo] Introducing Dragon Athletics: Girls’ volleyball

Linda Manzo, Writer
September 17, 2022
protest photo essay

Foothill Tech students organize to protest the removal of coordinating periods (photo essay)

Ella Nicolle, Multimedia Editor
September 16, 2022
After receiving their diplomas, the graduating class move their tassels and throw their caps into the air to celebrate the end of their high school careers.

[Photo] Time to say goodbye: The Class of 2022 ends the year with heartfelt graduation

Melanie Hernandez and Ailanie Martinez
June 19, 2022
Setting a school record and qualifying for CIF, the Foothill Tech girls 4x100 team had a time of 51.92 seconds.

[Photo] Recap: Boys’ volleyball pummeled out of first round CIF playoffs

Claire Hernandez, Reporter
April 30, 2022
Bronson Taylor, '24, prepares to catch the ball in hopes of stoping the opposing team from stealing third base. His eyes follow the ball as he concentrates on catching it.

[Photo] Baseball secures a close 5-3 win against Thacher

Nisha Reddy and Linda Manzo
April 26, 2022
During a slow dance, the chaos relaxes and the booming music turns into a slow, swaying melody. Couples and friends dance and talk. Groups of friends sing together and savor the moments they have shared.

[Photo] Students dance the night away at Masquerade Prom

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter
April 17, 2022
BioScience and DTech students compete in a battle of the grades. Although the sophomores and juniors put up a tough fight, the seniors took home the win and the trophy.

[Photo] Fight for Foothill Tech: BioScience and DTech bond and compete for victory

Ailanie Martinez, Reporter
March 18, 2022
The newly opened Black Bear Diner brings a cozy restaurant to the beaches of Ventura.

[Photo] The Black Bear Diner review

Nisha Reddy, Writer
March 17, 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.

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

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
March 15, 2022
Students elected for this years Kindness Court stand on the stage in the quad, smiling at their friends and classmates who chose them for their glowing kindness. They get satisfaction in knowing that their kindness has not gone unnoticed by their fellow dragons.

[Photo] The legacy of Erica Conchas lives on with the Kindness Court

Emma Ippolito and Melanie Hernandez
March 9, 2022
The Foothill Tech boys varsity soccer team huddle up on senior night to prepare for the game. The atmosphere is excited yet tinged with sadness for the seniors' last soccer season.

[Photo] Boys’ soccer takes a tough loss on Senior Night

Nisha Reddy, Reporter
February 8, 2022
Rome Falcocchia '22 shoots a perfect three-point shot while the opposing team makes a futile attempt to stop her.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball blitzes Laguna Blanca for a 61-11 Senior Night win

Sam Noah, Reporter
February 3, 2022
Playing intense man-to-man defense, Esmi Casarez '23 runs alongside her opponent in hopes to steal the ball for a fast break.

[Photo] Girls’ Basketball buries Bishop Diego under offensive barrage, wins league opener 68-52

Sam Noah, Reporter
January 11, 2022
Chase Nielsen ‘22 avoids the intense defense of the opposing team and leaps into the air to try and make a layup.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball barely suffers loss against Santa Ynez in aggressive match

Claire Hernandez, Assignment Editor
January 6, 2022
Students were given the prompt, "what advice would you give to your past self?"

[Photo] Back to the future: Dragons give advice to their past selves in honor of Human Rights Day

Jenna Ostrom, Videographer
December 10, 2021
Aden Robles '22 shoots free throws after being fouled in an attempt to tie the score.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball gets dunked by St. Bonaventure in season opener

Nisha Reddy, Reporter
November 22, 2021
Ben Zeko '22 lunges out of the water to block the opponents shot.

[Photo] Boys’ water polo faces a heartbreaking loss in the CIF Prelims

Nisha Reddy, Reporter
November 9, 2021
Ben Zeko '22 reaches to block the opposing teams shot.

[Photo] Recap: Boys’ water polo beats Malibu on Senior Night 15-10

Lila Ettedgui-Scott, Reporter
October 22, 2021
Lola Tennison '24 swings at the ball as it flies over her head.

[Photo] Girls’ Tennis sets off their season with resounding victories over Cate and St. Bonaventure

Sam Noah, Reporter
October 4, 2021
Freshmen search for their names on the Mickey Mouse hands.

[Photo] The magic never ends, Foothill Tech’s Start Strong Rally kicks off the year for class of 2025

Emma Ippolito, Reporter
September 28, 2021
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