Maya Adams ‘28 (Number 10) is all smiles as she runs through the pre-game tunnel. This is Adams’ second year on varsity. Adams showed great determination and excitement throughout the game.

Samantha Jacobson ‘26 (Number 1) runs enthusiastically through the tunnel made by students. This is a pre-game routine to help the team get pumped up before the game. It not only displays the players’ excitement, but it also shows the fans’ support for the girls.

Emily Turner ‘26 (Number 4) makes an amazing serve over the net. This is Turner’s last year playing for Foothill Technology High School’s (Foothill Tech) volleyball team. She played an astounding game and showed great leadership throughout the night.

Samantha Jacobson ‘26 (Number 1) makes a play over the net to score a point for the Dragons. This was one of the many great plays she made throughout the night.

On the night of Oct. 20, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) Volleyball team kicked off their first round of CIF against University Preparatory High School (University Prep). Making a quick decision to block the ball, Addison Hickey ‘28 (Number 8) and Janelle Nelson ‘28 (Number 12) were successful in stopping the ball’s momentum. They both were able to secure many blocks and attacks throughout Foothill Tech’s match, and the Dragons ended up taking home the victory, winning 3-1.

On the afternoon of Oct. 21, 2025, students of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) gathered in the parking lot for the annual Trunk or Treat event. Students with a parking spot were encouraged to decorate their cars and pass out candy to underclassmen. Dragons were invited to dress up in costumes and spend their lunch visiting the decorated cars. Every year, Trunk or Treat brings smiles and joy to eager students, ready to celebrate the upcoming Halloween season.

Emilia Linder ‘26 and Josiah Rodriguez ‘27 (not pictured) dressed up as a Roman soldier and a cowboy, as a nod to the movie “Night at the Museum”, which was the theme for their car’s decorations. During Trunk or Treat, students were able to approach the cars, interact with the drivers and receive candy. Trunk or Treat helps bring the spirit of fall to Foothill Tech by getting students in the mood for the Halloween season.

Emilia Linder ‘26 and Josiah Rodriguez ‘27 (not pictured) dressed up as a Roman soldier and a cowboy, as a nod to the movie “Night at the Museum”, which was the theme for their car’s decorations. During Trunk or Treat, students were able to approach the cars, interact with the drivers and receive candy. Trunk or Treat helps bring the spirit of fall to Foothill Tech by getting students in the mood for the Halloween season.

Along with dancing, students also had the option to participate in games such as basketball, table tennis, four-player table tennis, and different video games. Pictured is Noah Randolph ’26 and Conner Banks ’26 taking a break from dancing by playing one of the video games that were set up, showing how even if you are not interested in going to a dance to dance, you can still have fun participating in the other activities that are set up.

Throughout the night DJ Boogieman interacted with the Foothill Tech students, observing their energy and matching it with the songs that he played. Eventually he had everybody take their phone out and turn their flashlights on while playing “Flashing Lights” by Kanye West, getting the crowd hyped up and ready to dance. The DJ’s interaction with the crowd helps the environment and mood of the crowd making the dance more lively and enjoyable for everyone in attendance.

Along with dancing and enjoying the performance by DJ Boogieman, students were also seen taking photos in the photo booth that was set up providing not only the memories that last in their head but also a physical reminder of how much fun they had with their friends. Pictured are students in the graduating class of 2028 dressed up in a variety of costumes taking advantage of the opportunity to make lasting memories with their friends.

Karina Garcia started her swim at 1 a.m. in pure darkness. The swim was very isolating for her; she couldn’t hear or see anything. In her words, she had to “get her mind right”. Even in the dark, Garcia was able to see the darkness as a sense of peace to ease her mind throughout the swim. She captured moments such as feedings and the sun coming up as time passed by. Garcia expected and prepared herself to be in the water for 20 hours; she finished in almost 6 hours ahead of her expectations.

Karina Garcia, although alone in the water, completed the swim with many friends by her side, which she states made all the difference. There is a boat crew to keep her on track and determine whether the water conditions are safe, certified observers to make sure all the rules are followed, a kayaker Garcia follows to stay on course and most importantly to Garcia, a group of friends who worked as her support group throughout the entirety of the swim to encourage her and make sure her feedings were taken care of. Garcia would receive a feeding break every 30 minutes to fuel her body throughout the swim. These feedings for Garcia not only fueled her but also indicated to her how much time had gone by in her swim.

Karina Garcia became the third person to finish the open water swim from Santa Rosa Island to the mainland on Sept. 16, 2025. Garcia, a 2006 graduate from Rio Mesa High School, started her swimming career in high school, which ended after she graduated. Several years later, Garcia fell back in love with the sport through open water swimming as an adult, which led to her success in 12 open water marathons. Starting with her first marathon in 2016, she completed the swim from Catalina Island to the mainland, 20 miles, in 11 hours and 13 minutes, to her most recent marathon from Santa Rosa Island to the mainland, 27.5 miles, in 14 hours and five minutes. This time is now the record over all three swimmers to complete the 27.5-mile swim.

On the night of Friday, Oct. 17, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students gathered by the stage for the annual Halloween Dance watching the sparklers glow bright and illuminate the crowd while enjoying the music and time with their friends. The Halloween Dance is a school event that students look forward to every year, where they get to make lasting memories with their friends, dancing and enjoying the various activities that are set up by Foothill Tech’s Associated Student Body (ASB).

During the Ren Rally, students have fun hanging out with their friends and other peers. Students can participate in any of the activities set up around the quad. Colton Salles ‘27 reaches for the ball as he and his friends play a competitive round of Spikeball.

The students of Foothill Tech enjoy a multitude of activities sent up by ASB. Some of the activities provided include a small basketball arcade game, spikeball and a ping-pong table. Students could also enjoy snacks, spinning a wheel to win a prize and getting a temporary tattoo or body glitter.

On the afternoon of Oct. 17, 2025, the students of Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) participated in the long-anticipated first Renaissance Rally (Ren Rally) of the school year. During fourth period, students were handed a card as a reward for their academic success, which could get them anything from free snacks to a do-over on a homework assignment. The Twilight themed Ren Rally, with decorations set up by Foothill Tech’s Associated Student Body (ASB), set the stage and brought excitement for the Halloween dance, also Twilight themed, happening in the evening.

On the afternoon of Oct. 16, 2025, Foothill Tech’s boys water polo team took on Malibu High School (Malibu) in a home game at the Ventura Aquatic Center (VAC). Despite a good effort from the Dragons, Malibu ended up winning 13-2. Pictured is Kylan Jaeger ’26 (number 10) looking for an opportunity to pass the ball to one of his teammates.