Athletes share about how they got into their sports

Comparing and contrasting images of athletes from then and now

Kalyani Puthenpurayil and Angela Zhang
October 23, 2021

MVHS athletes reflect on how starting their sport at an early age affected their lives and shaped their identity. These athletes share their memories associated with their sport from when they were younger and compare it to their current experiences. Click the link below to learn more about their journey from when they first started playing sports to today.

About the Writers

Kalyani Puthenpurayil, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Kalyani is currently a senior and a co-editor-in-chief for El Estoque. She previously served as a sports editor and is a midfielder on the field hockey team at MVHS. In her free time, she likes to read, listen to music and spend time with her little brothers and friends.

Angela Zhang, News Editor

Angela Zhang is currently a senior at Monta Vista High School and a news editor for El Estoque. In her free time, she enjoys going hiking and playing the clarinet.