Creating culture

From clubs to holidays, MVHS students use a multitude of methods to stay connected to their cultural identity
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Alan Tai, Kathryn Foo, Riya Murthy, Leah Desai, Lindsey Tang, Stephanie Zhang, Arshiya Sen, and Lauren Chuu
April 13, 2024
Creating culture
Club hub
Club hub
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Lauren Chuu, Alan Tai, Stephanie Zhang, and Lindsey Tang

El Estoque’s Features section showcases all of the cultural clubs on campus

Celebrating major March holidays at MVHS
Celebrating major March holidays at MVHS
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Leah Desai and Riya Murthy

Students celebrate Easter and Ramadan in a multitude of ways

Mixed feelings
Mixed feelings
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Kathryn Foo and Arshiya Sen

MVHS students reflect on the struggles of balancing multiple cultures

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