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

The Foothill Dragon Press
Kami Kada

Kami Kada, Multimedia Editor

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Ben Wang 23 at age 5 with his retired professional tennis coaches Bob and Mike Bryan, who have led him to success since he was young.

[Photo] Ben Wang: Foothill Tech’s tennis superstar

Nisha Reddy, Reporter
May 28, 2022
Jasmine Guzman 23 and Celia Porazzo 22 play rock paper scissors as Porazzo is celebrated by teammates on senior night.

[Photo] Senior Night sorrow: Dragons sustain 9-1 loss against Santa Clara

Chloe Scofield, Reporter
April 27, 2022
Shaurya Shyam ‘25 keeps his eye on the ball in preparation to send it over the net and win his match.

[Photo] Blanca batters boys’ tennis in 12-6 final league match

Chloe Scofield, Reporter
April 22, 2022
Charys Pyle 23 wears her mask in the DTech pod as mask mandates continue to be enforced in VUSD Schools.

[Photo] Back to normality; masks no longer required for students and faculty

Emma Ippolito and Melanie Hernandez
March 14, 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.

[Photo] 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
Bioscience Cohort 16 members Angelina Gray-Reyes 22 and Kelsa Ropersmith 22 check on their lab results and record the data.

[Photo] Declining numbers in Ventura Unified causes an early sign up for classes in the 2022-23 school year

Emma Ippolito, Reporter
February 24, 2022
Associated Student Body (ASB) elections took place at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022.

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

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
February 9, 2022
Foothill Techs boys basketball seniors celebrate their senior night with friends, family and coaches.

[Photo] Boys’ basketball crushed by Villanova on Senior Night

Claire Hernandez, Assignment Editor
February 7, 2022
Shaun Taylor ’22 concentrates and looks up to the basket while shooting free-throws.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball out-muscles Thousand Oaks in 48-21 home win

Sam Noah, Reporter
December 8, 2021
Profe Ortiz and Mrs. Eulau present the Dia De Los Muertos celebration to the school.

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

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
November 5, 2021
Students reenact what it looks like when they see their peers vaping in the school restrooms.

[Photo] Dragon Breath: Vaping culture at Foothill

Lila Ettedgui-Scott, Reporter
October 20, 2021
Anna English 24 reaches to hit the ball to her opponent.

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

Sam Noah, Reporter
October 4, 2021
Aimee Kidwell 22 passes the ball into the air hoping for her teammates to score.

[Photo] Girls’ volleyball suffers rough 3-0 loss against rival school St. Bonaventure

Nisha Reddy, Reporter
September 15, 2021
Students make their way to class on their first day of school.

[Photo] 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
Foothill Tech students eat lunch in the quad hoping for a more normal school year next year.

[Photo] A brighter Summer: Ventura County moves down to the yellow COVID-19 tier

Emma Ippolito, Reporter
June 26, 2021
Here is some of the gear that will make your first time skating easier.

[Photo] Roller skating tips that will enhance your experience

Ryann Liddell, Writer
June 19, 2021
Class of 2021 graduates throw their caps into the air to celebrate the end of their high school experience.

[Photo] Graduation 2021: “Fly like a Dragon”

Adler Striegel and Ethan Sequeira
June 12, 2021
Elizabeth Ferris 21 and Clare Duganne 22 hand out lanyards at the Renaissance Rally.

[Photo] A little bit of normalcy: Dragons celebrate first Ren Rally of the year

Adler Striegel, Assignment Editor
May 10, 2021
Varsity boys huddle up as they prepare to defeat their rivals.

[Photo] Boys’ soccer smothers St. Bonaventure with a 6-0 victory on senior night

Sam Noah, Reporter
May 9, 2021
Chase Nielsen 22 and Brayden Jones 22 block the ball from coming over the net.

[Photo] Boys’ volleyball bested 3-0 by Laguna Blanca

Sam Noah, Reporter
May 6, 2021
Netflix documentary Seaspiracy shocks viewers with its newfound discoveries about the ocean. (Credit: thesun.co.uk)

“Seaspiracy”: Secrets of the Deep

Kami Kada, Writer
April 30, 2021
Gavin Cattanach 21 fights for the ball against his opponent.

[Photo] Boys’ soccer continues streak, shuts out Cate 2-0 in first league game

Sam Noah, Reporter
April 30, 2021
Things like biking with friends can brighten up your day, especially in spring sunshine.

[Photo] Enjoy a joyful spring with these lively activities

Isabella Fortunati and Ryann Liddell
April 28, 2021
Using reusable bags while shopping can reduce plastic waste and help save the environment.

[Photo] Eight things you can do to help the environment

Emma Ippolito, Reporter
April 26, 2021
Juniors at Foothill Tech get excited for the opportunity to leave campus during lunch.

[Photo] Finally free, upperclassmen are now able to leave campus during lunch

Emma Ippolito, Reporter
April 26, 2021
The Foothill girls swim team speeds through the water during their first race in over a year.

[Photo] Girls’ swim suffers close defeat at the hands of the La Reina Regents

Claire Hernandez, Reporter
April 22, 2021
Popular styles like y2k, grunge, cottage core and more are shaping the 21st century.

[Photo] What we wore during a pandemic: Fashion recap ’20

Olivia Zoll and Laura Liang
April 21, 2021
As schools plan to open soon, social distancing signs and reminders are placed around campus.

[Photo] 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
As high schools plan to open soon, teachers are allowed vaccinations.

[Photo] Foothill Tech staff opinions vary on COVID-19 vaccine

Olivia Zoll, Reporter
March 26, 2021
JV girls pace themselves in the beginning of the race.

[Photo] Dragons finally spread their wings: Cross country leads the reintroduction of sports

Claire Hernandez, Reporter
March 14, 2021
kami finals pikto

[Photo] How did COVID-19 change semester one finals?

Noelle Villasenor, Writer
January 27, 2021
Foothill Tech students Riley Schnieder 22 and Angelina Gray Reyes 22 are rewarded for donating blood at Vitalant blood drive.

[Photo] Foothill Tech students have the potential to save lives at annual blood drive

Olivia Zoll and Emma Ippolito
January 17, 2021
Foothill Dragons prepare to see their school again as small pods begin to open.

[Photo] School reopening update: Foothill Tech’s small group program

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
November 18, 2020
Competing Ventura Unified School Board candidates Jackie Moran and Amy Yamamoto Callahan campaign for votes with their signs around Ventura.

[Photo] Rising to the challenge: Amy “Yamamoto” Callahan vs. Jackie Moran for Ventura Unified School District’s School Board

Nicole Stidham, Reporter
November 3, 2020
Signs placed around Ventura advertise people like Mike Johnson, Aaron Gaston and William Cornell who are running for Ventura City Council.

[Photo] The readers’ guide to the local city of Ventura elections

Caroline Hubner, Reporter
November 3, 2020
Pumpkins at Big Wave Daves are out and ready to be carved for the Halloween season.

[Photo] Spooky activities for a COVID-safe Fall

Isabella Fortunati, Writer
October 20, 2020
Brandy Melville’s lack of variety in size and representation has negative effects on young buyers.

[Photo] OPINION: Brandy Melville, a broken bandwagon

Laura Liang, Writer
October 8, 2020
Fields sit empty as Phase One of Fall sports begins.

[Photo] Fall athletes’ outlook on their potential upcoming season

Claire Hernandez and Cierra Marienthal
September 25, 2020
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