The Ojai Raptor Center set up a table with specimens like skulls, wings, talons and full taxidermy owls. Various papers and promotions were scattered about the table as well, informing guests of upcoming events.

The Ojai Raptor Center set up a table with specimens like skulls, wings, talons and full taxidermy owls. Various papers and promotions were scattered about the table as well, informing guests of upcoming events.

Families crowded around at the many craft making stations lining the perimeter of the courtyard. These stations included owl magnets, pine cone owl dolls and owl masks. Many children excitedly glued feathers onto their masks as the celebration commenced.

Falconer Katie Adams addresses the eager crowd with Periwinkle, an Eurasian eagle owl, perched on her leather glove. Owls have a 270 degree rotational field of vision, so Periwinkle made use of this to survey the large crowd with his amber eyes.

Two presentations were held in the courtyard of the adobe during the festival. Each demonstration featured information about local owl species, such as diet, anatomy, habitat and ways to protect them. At 11:30 a.m., the Ojai Raptor Center presented with real owl specimen. At 1:00 p.m., Ventura Katie Adams handled a live Eurasian eagle owl named Periwinkle.

In the evening of April 10, 2025, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Dragons traveled to Carpinteria, Calif. to face off against the Cate School (Cate) Rams. After losing 1-3 the last time these two teams matched up, the Dragons were determined to win. After three intense sets, Foothill Tech swept Cate and emerged victorious, 3-0.

In the past few weeks, the Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) boys golf team has taken on various opponents in league matches. On April 3, 2025, the Dragons matched up against Villanova High School (Villinova) and secured a 209-241 victory, but on April 8, 2025, they fell short to Bisho Diego High School (Bishop Diego), 227-202.

James Markov ’25 watches his ball roll toward the cup on the second green during the team’s league match up. This senior has been a standout all season and is looking to close his high school career with a sweep in league play.

A Minecraft movie. A new take on an old game. This movie had many jokes and surprising turns that led to a great feel and watch. This movie features Jack Black as Steve, Jason Momoa as Garett, Emma Myers as Natalie, Sebastian Eugene Hansen as Henry and Danielle Brooks as Dawn. This action adventure movie received a rating of 46% on rotten tomatoes and a 6/10 on IMDb. The true interest that surrounded this movie was the online hype. Many clips from opening day were released showing people yelling quotes from the movie, ¨chicken jockey¨. ¨flint and steel¨, ¨I am Steve¨, and throwing popcorn as well. The excitement was tangible.

At the SOAR rally seniors Aidan Gomez ’25, Lucas Sullivan ’25 and Phillip Blessum ’25 were participating in the cup stacking game while rapidly going as fast as possible having the pressure of their teammates cheering from the crowds.

At the SOAR rally seniors Aidan Gomez ’25, Lucas Sullivan ’25 and Phillip Blessum ’25 were participating in the cup stacking game while rapidly going as fast as possible having the pressure of their teammates cheering from the crowds.

Senior Alex Lawson was honored with the class of 2025 senior gown award. This award is nominated by the Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) faculty and staff for the person that is kind, inclusive, friendly, outgoing and involved at Foothill Tech. This award was no surprise to the class of 2025 as they chanted Lawson’s name for the award. Alex Lawson is seen as an empathetic and caring person by his friends and new people he meets. Lawson is Co-president of the Overcome club that is a Christian club her on campus, works at the school’s cafeteria, and leads a Bible study off campus that has drawn the attention of many and gains new students every week.

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.

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Foothill Tech dominating over Bonnie with their powerful serves, helping earn the match’s short and decisive wins.

Kiran Maserang ’25 smashing the ball at St Bonnie while playing doubles with teamate Ansh Joshi ’26.