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

The Foothill Dragon Press
On the night of Friday, Nov. 7, Foothill Technology High School held its annual Día de los Muertos celebration. Families honored their loved ones in various ways, one of the most traditional being the creation of ofrendas, or altars. Pictured is a collection of student-made ofrendas, each reflecting the lasting love and remembrance of those who have passed.

Foothill Tech celebrates Día de los Muertos: a holiday of remembrance

Rebeca Hu, Reporter
November 9, 2025
On Sept. 17, 2025 Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) students gathered to help cheer on and celebrate athletes for the fall season. Students showed their Dragon pride by wearing black and maroon colors and holding pom poms as the fall athletes ran through the banner. Dragons cheered on the girls volleyball team, boys water polo, boys and girls cross country, girls golf, and girls tennis. This is the first year that Foothill Tech has done an athletics rally.

Dragons unleash the fire at Foothill Tech’s first-ever Athletics Rally

Rebeca Hu, Reporter
September 19, 2025
On Sept. 10, 2025, conservative activist and media personality Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at a public debate event on the campus of Utah Valley University. Kirk was a nationally recognized figure, best known for founding the youth focused organization Turning Point USA and for his active presence on social media. He often promoted conservative and Christian-oriented perspectives on culture, politics and education. His close alignment with President Donald Trump and outspoken positions made him an influential but also controversial figure in American politics. Kirk's assassination drew strong reactions, from both followers and critics potentially furthering the divide America.

Foothill Tech reacts to the death of Charlie Kirk in a moment of reflection

Viggo Bortolin, Reporter
September 12, 2025
The class of 2026 gathered on Pierpont beach during the early hours of the morning on Aug. 15, 2025, participating in a long lasting school tradition of watching the sunrise. The sunrise symbolically starts their last year at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) and is a tradition planned by the Associated Student Body (ASB) that most seniors look forward to every year.

Foothill Tech witnesses the dawn of a new senior class at Senior Sunrise 2026

Evelyn Whatley and Viggo Bortolin
August 17, 2025
Aug. 13, 2025 marked the official beginning of the 2025-2026 school year for Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) as well as the rest of the Ventura Unified School District (VUSD). Around campus, numerous staff members could be seen showing off their school spirit, wearing astronaut attire to acknowledge the school’s theme of the year, “Chasing the Stars.” Foothill Tech's Associated Student Body (ASB) went above and beyond with decorations, covering the halls with balloons, streamers and stars with every student's name written on them, highlighting ASB’s dedication to creating a welcoming environment for new and returning students.

Dragons begin “Chasing the Stars” as the 2025-2026 school year starts at Foothill Tech

Bailey Basurto, Angela Hua, Rebeca Hu, Evelyn Whatley, Viggo Bortolin, and Natalie St. Pierre
August 15, 2025
On the cloudy afternoon of June 4, 2025, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) seniors, along with their friends and families, gathered at the Ventura College field to celebrate four years of classes, homework, late nights and extracurriculars coming to an end with the most anticipated event of senior year: graduation. This event is often considered bittersweet for those involved, as it marks the entry into adulthood, where classmates begin to move across the country or beyond to seek education and work. Seen above is Hailey Hall '25, who gave the opening student speech, as she had served as the elected Associate Student Body (ASB) class president for the duration of her senior year. In her remarks, she highlighted the bittersweet notes of moving on from high school, referencing the unique experiences Foothill Tech students have faced throughout their 4 years.

Admist the cheers of family and friends, the Foothill Tech Class of 2025 celebrates their last steps in high school

Viggo Bortolin and Oliver Kelley
June 6, 2025
On May 9, 2025, DTech Academy Capstone (DTech) Dynasty seven students gathered in Spirito Hall to pitch their final projects. These projects included a process book, foam model, stickers, branded shirts and a prototype of a lamp that was emulated into the likeness of a preexisting brand. Above is Brandon Wofford's '25 emulation of "Google" into his lamp under the name "Halo."

DTech Dynasty seven presents the culmination of their senior projects at the 2025 Prototype Trade Show

Viggo Bortolin, Reporter
May 11, 2025
On April 26, 2025, the anticipated prom was held at The Majestic Ventura Theater to welcome students for their night of an "Enchanted Forest Prom." Each student was checked in and welcomed by the Associative Student Body (ASB) where they received wrist bands and were directed towards coat check. The venue was decorated with vines and flowers to leave the Dragons feeling "enchanted" throughout their night.

Dragons enjoy an enchanted night at Prom 2025

Viggo Bortolin, Reporter
April 27, 2025
On April 5, 2025, a series of nearly 1,400 protests against the Trump administration, took place across the nation. These protests focused on cuts to the Department of Veteran Affairs, low taxation of billionaires, abortion rights, changes to schools integration of DEI classes and more. In short, these protests demanded the government take their "Hands Off" these issues. Shown above is Ventura, Calif., here nearly 1,400 protesters gather in front of the government center to rally with the thousands across the nation.

Nationwide protests against the Trump administration resonate in Ventura with the demand of “Hands Off!”

Viggo Bortolin, Reporter
April 7, 2025
On March 18, 2025, students at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) gathers outside a mobile donation trailer, waiting for their turn to donate blood during the annual event. This gives students the opportunity to support their local community by giving blood to those in need.

Up to 171 lives saved through Foothill Tech’s biannual blood drive

Ella Asher, Reporter
March 20, 2025
On the night of March 13, 2024, Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) hosted DTech Academy's Entrée to Employment. Students and professionals enjoyed a semi-professional dinner, engaging in the opportunity to ask questions about career paths, personal experience and entrepreneurship. Hearing about the community from these local professionals inspired students to reflect on their futures.

DTech fosters communication between students and local professionals at Entree to Employment

Saanvi Joshi, Reporter
March 15, 2025
On the sunny afternoon of March 7, 2025, students took turns competing to see who could sink the first basket on the inflatable basketball court during Foothill Technology High School's (Foothill Tech) final Renaissance Rally. With a Spirit Week helping students get in-theme for the Rally, the events and festivities are designed to reward students with their academic achievement so far in the school year. This energetic match up drew a crowd of people cheering for both individuals and became a standout moment for Foothill Tech's organized event.

Dragons celebrate academic success with a Beatles inspired Spirit Week and Ren Rally

Viggo Bortolin, Reporter
March 9, 2025
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