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Anna Jerolimov

Anna Jerolimov, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Anna is currently a senior and a co-editor-in-chief and was previously a sports editor for El Estoque. She also plays field hockey at MVHS. In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano, reading memoirs and taking photos of her family and friends.

All content by Anna Jerolimov
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Homemade Hipster: Banana Bread

December 22, 2022
Junior and captain Himani Jha serves to her opponent during a game against Mountain View High School on Sept. 7, where the team won 4-3.

To the top

Detailing the Varsity Girls Tennis team’s journey to winning CCS and becoming NorCal runners up
December 14, 2022
Dont ask questions

Don’t ask questions

How the American school system discourages curiosity
November 15, 2022
Graphic by Michelle Zheng

Age in Sports

Exploring the athletic experiences of different age groups and the effects of age on one's journey in sports and coaching style
November 11, 2022
AP Biology teacher Renee Fallon encounters a marina iguana in one of her scuba diving trips. Photo courtesy of Renee Fallon

Not slowing down

Community members discuss how the way they play sports has changed throughout the years
November 8, 2022
The team celebrates after winning the final point in the fourth set, defeating HHS 3-1.

Varsity Girls Volleyball beats Hillsdale High School 3-1 in the CCS Semifinals

Matadors advance to the CCS Finals against Aragon High School on Nov. 5
November 4, 2022
What can we do?

What can we do?

Coming to terms with the individual impact we have on combating climate change
October 14, 2022
Seniors celebrate with a pose at the end of the boys’ dance.

[Photo] Class of 2023’s Homecoming Performance

October 13, 2022
Graphic by Michelle Zheng

Post game feelings

Exploring how coaches, athletes and spectators feel after games
October 6, 2022
Sophomore Jami Lim checks her schedule

Runaway of the bulls

Students and staff discuss the reasons for and the impacts of the cancellation of ROTB
September 8, 2022
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50 Questions with Zoey Liu

50 Questions with Zoey Liu

In the 19th installment of the recurring series, El Estoque asks Zoey Liu 50 questions
May 30, 2022
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[Photo] Seniors win in the Farewell Rally

May 27, 2022
30 minutes or less

30 minutes or less

Teachers discuss possible agreements on reduction of homework time
May 27, 2022
Senior Andrew Cole runs down the track during a track meet.

[Photo] Powering through practice

May 27, 2022
A member of El Estoque throws a shot put while wrapped in caution tape.

[Photo] Taking precautions

May 27, 2022
The Boys Golf team qualified for CCS as a team with senior Calvin Kong (pictured) finishing in second place with 69 shots, moving on to compete in the sectional tournament.

[Photo] Sports Recap: CCS

May 27, 2022
The players celebrate after winning their first home game in straight sets against Homestead High School, not knowing that they would be facing HHS again for the Division I CCS Championship.

[Photo] Fight like hell

May 25, 2022
Calling to communicate

Calling to communicate

Exploring how the MVHS community stays connected through voice
May 21, 2022
Like Sophomore Esther Suh, many individuals utilize messaging platforms to connect with others for reasons ranging from talking to friends and family to work related purposes.

Connected through texting

Exploring the benefits and drawbacks of digital communication
May 3, 2022
Seniors Arthur Chan, Lance Tong, Neil Weaver, Rishi Dasari and Sudhit Rao pose together with their family members and their gifts.

[Photo] Boys Volleyball dominates Saratoga High School on senior night

May 2, 2022
Sophomore Yotaro Sato pitches the ball during the second inning of the game against Saratoga High School on March 24, which they lost 13-1.

Spring season sports recap

Showcasing games and practices from MVHS’s spring season sports teams
April 26, 2022
Senior Sophia Chen attempts the final shot during the CCS Quarterfinals game against Evergreen Valley High School. Photo by Anna Jerolimov

[Photo] To all the sports I’ve done before: Basketball

April 19, 2022
The team celebrates after defeating Windsor High School 3-1 in the first round of NorCal playoffs, during their first time ever in the tournament. Senior and captain Lia Vorthmann made the final kill of the match, giving the Matadors the win.

Against all odds

December 8, 2021
People often assume others racial identity based on preconceived notions surrounding their physical appearance.

White passing

Forcing mixed race people to choose one reinforces arbitrary racial categories
March 31, 2022
My family and I pose for a picture in 2013.

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My parents and I smile for a picture on our vacation to Alaska on Sept. 1, 2010.

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Junior Jesse Li and sophomore Elijah Kang jump to block a hit from Mountain View.

Boys Volleyball falls to Mountain View High School 3-0

A loss brings the Matadors’ league record to 3-2
March 28, 2022
Junior and captain Lance Fuchia gets ready to smash the birdie over the net. Photo by Anna Jerolimov

Badminton narrowly defeats Cupertino High School 16-14

A tiebreaking match allows MVHS to take the victory
March 26, 2022
Sophomore Varchas Athreya passes the ball in the first set of the game, which MVHS won 26-24.

Boys Volleyball triumphs over Cupertino High School in straight sets

MVHS wins three close sets in its second home game
March 21, 2022
Juniors Julianna Kimm and Lucy Choy celebrate after the team’s 49-25 defeat of Sequoia High School in the first round of CCS playoffs. Photo by Lance Tong

Refuse to lose

Girls Basketball goes 12-0 in league and competes in three rounds of CCS playoffs
March 18, 2022
Athlete of the Month: Ben Richardson

Athlete of the Month: Ben Richardson

Senior Ben Richardson discusses his soccer journey
March 16, 2022
Analyzing Girls Basketball’s undefeated league season and CCS run

Analyzing Girls Basketball’s undefeated league season and CCS run

A timeline of the Varsity Girls Basketball team’s 2021-2022 season achievements
March 12, 2022
French teacher Janissa Zahns pen pals would send photos of themselves and their life in France.

Exchanging Letters

Sharing the handwritten letters that MVHS students, staff and community members have sent and received
March 4, 2022
As methods of communication such as emailing and calling became more popular in the 1990s, English teacher Shozo Shimazaki remembers thinking that the post office would go out of business, but the letters that people sent across the world remain in our history.

The forgotten art of writing letters

Exploring the impacts of written forms of communication from loved ones
March 4, 2022
Athlete of the Month: Vivian Ong

Athlete of the Month: Vivian Ong

February 14, 2022
Senior and captain Jasmita Yechuri outruns a CHS opponent in pursuit of the ball.

Girls Soccer defeats Cupertino High School 2-0 on its senior night

Matadors win their final home game of the 2021-22 season
February 13, 2022
Sophomore Matthew Lau dribbles past a defender before passing the ball in the first quarter.

[Photo] Boys Basketball falls to Gunn High School 52-46 on its senior night

February 10, 2022
Senior and captain Hannah Baker keeps her eyes on her opponent as she strategizes a takedown.

Wrestling beats Gunn High School on senior night

February 6, 2022
Juniors Julianna Kimm and Varshini Peddinti guard an opponent from passing the ball to a teammate.

Girls Basketball beats Fremont High School 45-34

Matadors remain undefeated in league with 6-0 record
January 29, 2022
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