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

The Foothill Dragon Press
Madden Velasco

Madden Velasco, Photographer

Class of ‘27 | Second-year journalist who loves matcha, lipgloss and photography

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In the new 2025 school year at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech), there have been many great additions to the staff, one of them being Mrs. Stephanie Harper Recine. Mrs. Harper has been teaching for eleven years and is excited to be a part of the teaching staff at Foothill Tech because of the environment and her students' academic motivation. She is the new teacher for two Advanced Placement (AP) classes, these being AP Literature and AP Psychology. Not only is she the teacher for those courses but she is also the new advisor for Foothill Tech’s Associated Student Body (ASB).

[Photo] Classroom D-108 is home to a new face: Stephanie Harper Recine

Allison Fossati and Audrey Szijj
September 1, 2025
Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) boys baseball team earned a 3–1 victory over El Monte High School in the first round of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section playoffs on May 16, 2025. The Dragons set the tone early and maintained steady control throughout the game showcasing their defense and consistent energy on the field. Foothill Tech held firm to secure the win. The result marks an important step in the Dragons postseason journey as they look to build on the momentum heading into the second round that takes place on May 21, 2025 against Estancia.

Photo Essay: Foothill Tech Baseball advances in CIF playoffs with a win against El Monte

Madden Velasco and Lyla Huff
May 21, 2025
Each year on April 22, we celebrate Earth Day to honor the beauty of our planet that we call home. This collage captures landscapes and our divine ecosystems that make our planet unique. This global event is to raise awareness about our environment and some of the issues it faces. This Earth Day, we're celebrating the movement toward a cleaner and greener future. Happy Earth Day!

[Photo] Earth Day

Lyla Huff, Writer
April 22, 2025
On the warm sunny day of April 9, 2025 Foothill Technology high school's (Foothill Tech) Associated Student Body (ASB) hosted their annual Seniors Only Academic Rally (SOAR). Pictured here is ASB seniors Lauren Fossati '25, Rhea Gill '25, Jack Merritt '25, Jaden Abara '25 and Hailey Hall '25 dressed as characters from Nickelodeons Teenage mutant ninja turtles to fit the theme of Nickelodeon's Kids choice awards. These ASB members were hosting this rally and being honored for all their hard work by receiving their chords for graduation.

[Photo] Seniors step into the spotlight at the annual senior “SOAR” rally

Natalie St. Pierre, Reporter
April 14, 2025
On the cold, rainy night of Feb. 12, 2025 Foothill Technology High school (Foothill Tech) boys basketball team won against Coastal Christian School for the first round of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). Head Coach, Jamaal Brown leads and unites his team at the end of the game and celebrates their win. This team has showed a remarkable amount of dedication and is determined to carry their hard work into the next round of CIF.

[Photo] Foothill Tech fends off Coastal Christian in first round of CIF

Conor White, Reporter
February 20, 2025
On the night of Feb.13, 2023 Foothill Technology (Foothill Tech) Bioscience Academy hosted their annual Entree to Employment event where the juniors and seniors held conversations, mock interviews and ate dinner with science and medical professionals. This event is one of the many that the academy offers its students, giving them the experience and the ability to gain insight on professional careers they may want to pursue. This event is catered by the sophomores of the academy (Cohort 21) and the director Mika Anderson, along with instructor Daniel Baker.

[Photo] Bioscience hosts a night of opportunities for students’ futures

Aubrey Alderman, Reporter
February 15, 2025
Third year Foothill Technology high school (Foothill Tech) varsity boys basketball player Nick Turner ‘26 shoots a three-pointer and scores to help his team catch up in this rapid game against Saint Bonaventure High School (Bonnie) that took place on Dec. 2, 2024, at Bonnie.

[Photo] Boys basketball crushed by St. Bonaventure

Conor White, Reporter
December 4, 2024
Siena Meter ‘25 is a student who attends Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) and is a varisty soccer player as well as a member of Foothill Tech’s Associated Student Body (ASB). Siena is a great sport and a helping hand everywhere she goes.

[Photo] Shifting back from test-optional to test-required: Some colleges reinstate the SAT

Audrey Szijj, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
Erik and Lyle Menendez, famously known as the Menendez brothers, became part of the national spotlight for the murder of their parents on Aug. 20, 1989. Decades later, the brothers are still receiving attention through documentaries and Netflix series such as "Monsters."

“Monsters”: The controversial story of the Menendez brothers

Lyla Huff and Madden Velasco
October 31, 2024
On the night of Oct. 17, 2024 Foothill Technology High School’s ( Foothill Tech) Bioscience Academy hosted their annual BioScience Olympics where each Cohort competes in science related competition to win. Despite an overwhelming lead by Cohort 19 throughout the games, for the second time in 21 years, the juniors of cohort 20 beat the seniors of cohort 19. Cohort 20 celebrated at the end of the night with their golden crutch.

[Photo] Opening the doors for a new year with BioScience Olympics 2024

Aubrey Alderman, Reporter
October 19, 2024
Channing McClure '25 (number 14) prepares to serve the ball in motion with unwavering focus. McClure serves the ball to Bonnie and continues to show her technique and control.The energy and skill that McClure brings to the game showcases her drive and dedication to her team, being one of the team captains.

[Photo] Beabadoobee delivers an unforgettable performance at the Greek Theatre

Audrey Szijj, Writer
October 3, 2024
Aliana Hantgin '25 (number 3), Lilac Reyes '26 (number 6) and Leilani Wallace '28 (number 11) prepare to pass the ball during the intense match against Bishop Garcia Diego High School (Bishop Diego) that took place on Sept. 24, 2024. Each player was ready with determination to help their team attempt to come back.

[Photo] Girls volleyball loses battle against Bishop Diego

Kyra Bouchard, Reporter
September 28, 2024
Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) varsity girls volleyball team huddles during a time out before winning the second match against Ventura County Christian School on Sept. 20, 2024. The players talk and continue to play with determination to secure the win.

[Photo] Girls volleyball cruise to victory against VCCS

Ian Toreja, Reporter
September 23, 2024
Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) varsity girls volleyball team gathers in a huddle moments before starting the game against Villanova Preparatory School (Villanova) on Sept. 10, 2024. Team Captains Morgan Houston '25 and Channing McClure '25 gather with teammates to encourage and strategize with their team.

[Photo] Girls volleyball swept in first league match against Villanova

Ian Toreja, Reporter
September 12, 2024
Lyla Huff '27 and Emmanuel Takaya '27 try the weekly cookie line up at Crumbl Cookie during the week of Aug. 25, 2024 to Sept. 1, 2024. Crumbl Cookie is a dessert franchise that specializes in weekly cookie rotations. Recently, the company has gained popularity through social media sites, such as Instagram and Tiktok.

[Photo] Crispy, creamy, crumble: Crumbl Cookies Review

Emmanuel Takaya and Lyla Huff
September 17, 2024
On the sunny afternoon of Sept. 4, 2024, a group of seniors enjoyed the lunch that was catered by Urbane Cafe. Smiling for the camera, they enjoyed one of the first senior events during their last year of high school together. The event was hosted by Associated Student Body (ASB), who fenced off the quad area to celebrate the special event: senior picnic.

[Photo] Class of 2025 enjoys annual senior picnic

Shea Stevenson, Reporter
September 6, 2024
On Aug. 22, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) faced off against Rio Mesa High School (Rio Mesa) in their first home game of the year. Maya Adams '28 (number 10) blocks a spike from the Spartans. Although only a freshman, she has contributed to the Dragons on both offense and defense.

[Photo] Foothill Tech girls volleyball secures their first win of the season versus Rio Mesa

Kyra Bouchard and Peyton Fox
August 24, 2024
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