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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.

All content by Elena Khan

Inclusivity and solidarity with sexual assault survivors

June 1, 2021
Senior Rohan Shah sets up for a free throw as the teams deficit decreases in the second half. Photo by Elena Khan

MVHS Boys Basketball defeats Fremont High School 52-50

May 30, 2021
Kelli Kosakura dribbes the ball before an opponent after the MVHS team gained posession.

Girls Basketball defeats Fremont High School 37-23

May 30, 2021
Subbing Out

Subbing Out

May 21, 2021
Despite solid shots, the MVHS team could not keep up with Harker HS as the game went on. Photo by Jayanti Jha

Boys Water Polo falls to Harker HS 11-22

May 18, 2021
Sophomore Irene Chon reaches for the ball during a tight first half. Photo by Elena Khan

Girls Water Polo defeats Wilcox HS 8-7

May 16, 2021
A year of Zoom

A year of Zoom

March 27, 2021
A Year of Distance

A Year of Distance

March 25, 2021
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.

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 Kougiouris

Athlete of the Month: Sotiris Kougiouris

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
On the Road

On the Road

January 12, 2019
Monthly Matter: Ending the year

Monthly Matter: Ending the year

December 17, 2018
Speech and Debate: Explained

Speech and Debate: Explained

December 17, 2018
The branches of MVHS Speech and Debate

The branches of MVHS Speech and Debate

November 21, 2018
The Inner-workings

The Inner-workings

November 21, 2018
The story behind Emily Rogers

The story behind Emily Rogers

November 9, 2018
Im just me because...

“I’m just me because…”

October 26, 2018
Games with Improv

Games with Improv

October 26, 2018
Deconstructing the Layers: How food affects our confidence and habits

Deconstructing the Layers: How food affects our confidence and habits

October 23, 2018
Science National Honor Societys Elephant Toothpaste Lab DIY

Science National Honor Society’s Elephant Toothpaste Lab DIY

September 28, 2018
Monthly Matter: National Self-Improvement Month

Monthly Matter: National Self-Improvement Month

September 28, 2018
Rolling out the jade carpet: Exploring the recent surge in Asian representation in media

Rolling out the jade carpet: Exploring the recent surge in Asian representation in media

September 27, 2018
Loosen up: tips on de-stressing during the school year

Loosen up: tips on de-stressing during the school year

September 5, 2018
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