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The iconic pinkish-purple dress I wore for my Ms. Hannigan costume in Annie

Drama Queen

Jiya Singh • April 19, 2023
Embracing and pursuing my “theater kid” nickname
Seniors celebrate with a pose at the end of the boys’ dance.

Class of 2023’s Homecoming Performance

Nameek Chowdhury and Aditya Shukla • October 13, 2022
Seniors traverse a galaxy far far away in a “Star Wars” themed skit
Freshman Courtney Masli strikes a pose during the girls’ dance.

Class of 2026’s Homecoming Performance

Ananya Chaudhary, Aditya Shukla, and Eshika Tiwari • October 12, 2022
Freshmen time travel with a “Back to the Future” themed skit
The Class of 2022 cheers in a huddle following the end of their homecoming skit performance for the finale time. Following months of preparation making costumes, props, skit decs and learning choreography, they got the chance to finally show their spirit in front of a crowd of MVHS students and faculty. Photo by Aditya Shukla

Homecoming 2021: A Recap

Justin E Kim, Jayanti Jha, Tvisha Gupta, Shivani Verma, Anushka De, Ishaani Dayal, Aashna Patel, Devin Gupta, April Wang, Amber Milesi, Lance Tong, Taryn Lam, Gauri Manoj, Aditya Shukla, Michelle Chen, and Matthew Yoshimoto • October 7, 2021
Showcasing all the highlights of the performances of the past week
Senior Harshitha Pandian dances during her arangetram in 2017. Photo courtesy of Harshitha Pandian | Used with Permission

A day of dancing

Gauri Manoj • May 21, 2021
Indian classical dancers discuss the preparation and execution of their arangetrams
What I’ve learned from performing in piano recitals

What I’ve learned from performing in piano recitals

Brian Xu • March 15, 2019

’ve been playing the piano for eight years now — at this point, I’ve been playing for half my life. Every week consists of practicing scales and technique, learning etudes (practice pieces) and...

Justin Timberlake’s Super Bowl halftime performance receives mixed reviews

Justin Timberlake’s Super Bowl halftime performance receives mixed reviews

Michelle Wong • February 13, 2018
Students share their thoughts on Justin Timberlake’s halftime show
Cheer and Song: A years worth of effort

Cheer and Song: A year’s worth of effort

Becca Zheng • December 2, 2016
Cheer and Song team discuss their goals for this school year and how they hope to stay close as a team

Bhangra team introduces new system to team members

Shriya Deshpande • September 30, 2016
Team removes dancer alternate system and enforces stricter rules
How to prepare for the Spotlite on India 2016 auditions

How to prepare for the Spotlite on India 2016 auditions

Devika Watave • January 4, 2016
Indo-American Student Association officers describe their audition criteria
Superstitions: Behind the curtain- Performance superstitions and rituals

Superstitions: Behind the curtain- Performance superstitions and rituals

Sarah Robinson • October 20, 2015
Dancers and actors share their pre-performance habits

GREEK WEEK: Performance of the Muses

Kevin Tsukii • January 18, 2012

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