Knight News
FHS-National Blue Ribbon and California Gold Ribbon School
Foothill’s Robotics Team Ranked #1 in the World
Foothill High School’s VEX Robotics team is currently ranked #1 in the VEX Robotics Competition World Skills standings. The ranking consists of a composite score that combines Programming Skills and Driver Skills. Foothill currently has a combined score of 178, placing it at the top of a list of more than 1,500 high schools around the world that compete in VEX Robotics competitions.
The top-ranked Foothill team, Knight Time Bots, consists of junior Stephanie DeLeon, sophomores Tim Jang and Danny Romo, and freshmen Eric Lehman and Calvin Woolfolk. According to faculty coach Jeff Farr, “If the team remains in the top 50 throughout the season, they will qualify for the World Championships in 2018.” Season standings will be finalized in March of 2018.
Student teams compete around the world at regional competitions organized under the auspices of the VEX Robotics Education & Competition Foundation.
Club Soar Making a Difference
Club Soar's members donated all the Thanksgiving dinner fixings for four of our FHS families. Club Soar is a service club and continues to make a difference here at FHS. Thank you to all of its members for making a difference!
Beginning Drama and Beginning Film Students Combine
Staff vs. Student Basketball
Staff vs. Student Basketball Game was a huge success, with great competition from both sides. Great job Knights! ASB REMINDER: Mr. Foothill Pageant coming on December 8th at 7 pm. Tickets will be on sale soon.
November Young Man of the Month
David Gustafson has been a member of ASB since his freshmen year. He is currently serving as the ASB Treasurer and is also a pivotal member responsible for managing all ASB-related school events.
David is a talented student academically, but it is his humor and warm personality that set him apart from other students.
Congratulations David!November Young Woman of the Month
Emma Phillips was selected as November’s Young Woman of the Month and honored at the Woman’s Club of Tustin. Her counselor, Lisa Hermanson and Emma’s mother Laura attended a luncheon in her honor. Congratulations to Emma!
Cal State Dominguez Steps into College Career Center
Upcoming Events
Nov 20-24 - Thanksgiving Break
Dec 5 - Choir Concert
Dec 8 - Mr. Foothill
Dec 12 - Community College Application Workshop
Dec 13 - Late Start
Dec 14 - Order of the Knight Luncheon
Dec 19-21 - Final Exams
Dec 22 - Teacher Work Day (No School for Students)
Dec 25 - Jan 5 - Winter Break
Jan 8 - First Day 2nd Semester
Jan 17 - School Tours (9:00am to 11:00am)