Senior Stories
A look into the high school experiences of members of the class of 2020
Sarah Young, Graphics Editor
A wrench in the plan
How COVID-19 is affecting seniors’ college plans and decisions
The impacts of social distancing
Exploring the ways social and cultural practices continue in spite of COVID-19
Coping with the quarantine
MVHS students share what they’ve done to stave off boredom during the shelter-in-place
DIY: Apple fritters
Easy to make apple fritters while staying in
A trip to fair Verona: MVHS Drama’s Romeo and Juliet Play
Drama students who worked on the Romeo and Juliet play reflect on their experiences and favorite parts
Steeped in nostalgia
Pop culture and corporate ads are rife with nostalgia and we shouldn’t blindly accept reiterations of the same concept.
Agents of change: the stories of students who actively create social change
MVHS student activists share their experiences
New adjustments: exploring how MVHS helps transfer students
Transfer students and MVHS staff explain how MVHS helps acclimate transfer students to the school
French Honors Society Noël celebration
French Honors Society decorated Ho Ho cakes in light of the holidays
Lessons From Around the World
Exploring the differences in policies and systems between the U.S. and foreign countries
Backstage of the fall play “The Marriage”
Drama students share what the Drama Department does to prepare for “The Marriage”
Cupertino residents take on poverty simulation
Local residents experience what life is like for low-income families
Opting Out
FUHSD officials, teachers and students explain the process of opting out of school curriculum as well as their thoughts on it
Fighting for Rights
Exploring community members' struggles to assert their rights
Dangers of the Web
Exploring the different facets of cybersecurity
MVHS Drama: The start of another stage
While preparing for this year’s fall play, Drama students discuss why they got into Drama and what their favorite memories were
Birthright: an exploration of political autonomy
Exploring the roots of political autonomy in recent times
Cycling fundraiser: Ride4Diabetes
Annual biking event supports diabetes advocacy on Sept. 8
MV’s got your back: The reason behind the suicide prevention lines on student ID cards
Why the new student ID cards contain suicide prevention information
Recalling major news events from Summer 2019
Exploring students’ reactions to summer news events
Stored Culture: Local businesses give insight to their experiences and hardships
Local businesses give insight to their experiences in Cupertino
Neverending Lists: MVHS students talk about their buckets lists
MVHS students discuss their goals for the summer and before graduation
Fashion club hosts their annual fashion show
Fashion designers and modeling first-timers participate in long-awaited fashion show
Beating the heat
Places and events to go to during the summer
Reaching an end: ArtReach on the verge of closure
Despite success in its second school wide art competition, ArtReach has been in the decline and is facing closure.
Marvel vs. DC Comics
MVHS community debates between Marvel vs. DC
DIY: Spring Desserts: How to make tangerine and milk jelly and lemon bars
Homemade sweets perfect for a warm and sunny day.
A passion for fashion: Fashion club members express why they love fashion
Fashion club members discuss what inspires them to create their handiwork.
Sitting it out: MVHS student who don’t join in on school festivities explain their perspective
Students discuss why they don’t go to school dances
Chocolate Drawings: How to make decorative chocolate drawings
Detailed instructions about creating edible art with chocolate
Do it with passion: ArtReach club members explain why they love their club
Club members explain why they’re invested in ArtReach
State divided: Political factors that have lead to a governmental divide
Factors leading up to shutdown including lack of compromise and a divided government.
Surviving and Thriving: Emergency preparedness experts provide tips and explanations on how to deal with an emergency
Emergency preparedness experts give tips and explanations on how to react in times of emergency.
The journey never ends: MVHS community discusses literature teacher Monica Jariwala’s National board certification
The MVHS community talks about literature teacher Monica Jariwala’s National Board certification
Elves in action: MVHS students who volunteer during the holidays
Students in clubs give back to the community during the giving season.
Upping the recycling game: AP chemistry teacher Kavita Gupta and MVHS students help spread awareness about proper waste disposal
Chemistry teacher Kavita Gupta and a group of seniors spread awareness about proper waste disposal.
New Resolutions: ArtReach club reflects on the past semester
ArtReach club officers and advisor share how they’ve grown over the year and what they hope to change next semester
A Change in U.S.
The 2018 midterm elections in the eyes of the MVHS community
The heart of ArtReach: ArtReach club members explain what makes ArtReach unique
ArtReach club members explain what makes their club special
Concrete Growth: Renovations bear the F building have cause a few mobility difficulties
Renovations near the F building have caused inconveniences for Robotics students and teachers.
Picking up the pieces: ArtReach’s new officers get to work to carry on their club’s legacy
ArtReach’s new officer team picks up the reins and heads towards a new vision.
Dream Theory
Experts interpret the meaning and importance of dreams
For the love of cats: Junior Audrey Cui explains how she made and sells her cat calendar
Junior Audrey Cui explains her process and motivation in making a cat calendar.
Hooked online: how social media affects cognition
Analyzing the pervasive nature of social media in students' lives
Picturing the future: Photography club expresses its hopes for the future
Photography club’s officers and co-adviser discuss plans and hopes for the future.
Hidden in plain sight: The impact of librarians in the library
Examining a librarian’s impact on the library
7-11: Culture of Convenience
Students discuss their experiences with 7-11
Drawing up a new team: ArtReach’s officer team celebrates the success of their competition and begin looking for future officers
The end of ArtReach’s first art competition heralds the beginning of a new officer team.
Leaving a legacy
Retiring staff members reflect on their careers
Taking action: the motive behind Action Night
Leadership and invited speakers discuss the motivation behind Action Night and its importance
