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Elena Khan

Elena Khan, Visuals Editor

Elena is currently a senior and a visuals editor for El Estoque. She plays field hockey and volunteers for the MVHS Leo Club as their secretary/treasurer. She loves photography and drinking the Baja Blast Freeze with her friends.

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Sexual assault

Sexual assault

February 5, 2021
The Boys Water Polo team swim 25, 50 and 100 yards in their own lanes during practice to maintain social distancing. Montgomery chose to get his players into shape through conditioning before having them individually practice with balls without sharing.

[Photo] Socially distant sports

December 16, 2020
Students share the reason or moment behind their chosen senior quote for the 2020-2021 school year..

Famous Last Words

December 14, 2020
Math teacher Colin Anderson shares fond memories with his students and gives insight in how he remembers student names.

[Photo] 50 Questions with Colin Anderson

December 7, 2020
Each student-athlete had their own lane line during practice to maintain social distancing.

Water Polo holds its first preseason practice

October 19, 2020
DACA practices over quarantine with two people in one lane line. Photo used with permission from Jacqueleine Liu.

How COVID-19 has impacted sports clubs

September 22, 2020
From serving as bonding events to fueling athletes in reaching their maximum potential, food is an integral part of an athletes’ experience. Whether it’s increasing intake of specific food groups to compensate for dietary restrictions or making their own meals, MVHS student-athletes have taken their diets into their own hands to make sure they’re “fuelin’ up.”

Fuelin’ Up

September 16, 2020
Senior Triya Roy is part of the varsity track team and participated in the Rustbuster Invitational Track Meet in March.

[Photo] Athletes continue preparing for their sports next year

May 2, 2020
The silver lining of the Coronavirus

The silver lining of the Coronavirus

April 3, 2020
2020 Rustbuster Invitational track meet

2020 Rustbuster Invitational track meet

March 13, 2020
Athlete of the Month: Sotiris Kougiours

Athlete of the Month: Sotiris Kougiours

March 13, 2020
Senior Daniel Chang and junior Brandon Ng successfully block a spike by a Lynbrook HS player. The duo amounted for multiple blocks during the game.

Boys volleyball: MVHS takes commanding win against Lynbrook HS

March 3, 2020
Sophomore Edin Kraja steals the ball from a MHS player.

Boys’ soccer: MVHS defeats Milpitas HS

February 12, 2020
Junior Eshani Patel attempts to catch the ball after a rebounding shot off the hoop.

Girls Basketball: MVHS falls to Homestead HS

February 10, 2020
Soccer referee keeps his eye on the players during the game. Photo by Tabitha Mendez

Callin’ the Shots

February 5, 2020
Wrestling: MVHS loses to Santa Clara HS 27-54

Wrestling: MVHS loses to Santa Clara HS 27-54

January 12, 2020
Spanish teacher Molly Guadiamos (far right) poses with her high school swimming team. Photo used with permission of Molly Guadiamos

Teachers’ athletic pasts

January 7, 2020

The Field Hockey Golden Stick

December 14, 2019
Freshman Alexa Baxter chases after the ball against a BHS defender early on into the first half hoping to pass to an open teammate.

Girls Soccer: Matadors fall to Branham HS in their first 2019 preseason game

November 27, 2019

Teachers React: Teenage slang

October 25, 2019
old trends

Rewind: The comeback of older trends

October 23, 2019
The End of Spiderman

The End of Spiderman

September 27, 2019

[Video] Homemade Hipster: Cinnamon Apple Chips

September 26, 2019
The Santa Clara Koi Club celebrates 36th annual Cherry Blossom Festival

The Santa Clara Koi Club celebrates 36th annual Cherry Blossom Festival

May 2, 2019
MVHS hosts social food truck event “Off the Grid”

MVHS hosts social food truck event “Off the Grid”

April 22, 2019
Catching Up With Leo

Catching Up With Leo

April 12, 2019
Four postdoctoral scholars from Stanford introduce themselves to students interested in their stories. Photo by Justine Ha.

Science National Honor Society invites Stanford scientists to speak

March 15, 2019
Speaking from experience: the counseling system

Speaking from experience: the counseling system

March 8, 2019
Hear Us: the reporters

Hear Us: the reporters

February 16, 2019
Hear Us: the students

Hear Us: the students

February 16, 2019
Liberty: an exploration of free speech and expression

Liberty: an exploration of free speech and expression

February 16, 2019
Sophomores and club representatives Eesha Ramkumar (left) and Ria Doshi (right) prepare to give a presentation on what AI (artificial intelligence) club has to offer.

The Beginning of AI Club

February 8, 2019
Monthly Matter: National Hobby Month

Monthly Matter: National Hobby Month

February 4, 2019
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