![Staff shakeup](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-26-at-11.57.11 PM-1200x648.png)
Staff shakeup
District-wide changes are implemented at the close of the school year
![Moving on up](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled_Artwork-4-1200x1067.jpg)
Moving on up
The teachers’ union implements a 10% salary raise
![Physics teacher Michael Lordan talks with sophomore Michael Yeung about the physics concept torque.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_0021-2-1200x800.jpg)
Class of 2025 hosts AP Study Session
Class of 2025 officers provided food and teachers to help students study for upcoming AP testing
![Badminton Head Coach Russell Okuno gives advice to sophomore Maxim Gutnik after his first set of Varsity 3 Boys Singles against Lynbrook High School.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_0591-463-1200x800.jpg)
Sounds of sports
MV students and coaches share how they involve music, pep-talks and cheering into their sports life
![PE Teacher Jeff Thomas works out with earbuds on.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_0581-1200x800.jpg)
Playing to win
The role music plays in athletics across sports and activities
![Sophomore Amish Tyagi watches his birdie midair after a hard hit while his partner, senior Daphne Huang, stands at the ready.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_0096-1200x843.jpeg)
Varsity Badminton falls to Cupertino High School 19-11
Badminton loses a second time to the Pioneers
![Product Manager Loy Oppus-Moe presents a box as an example product. Photo by Ethan Kellogg.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_0153-2-1200x800.jpg)
MVHS hosts Career Day presentations
Professionals share their work experiences to students over three sessions.
![Off-court champs](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7178-1-1200x838.png)
Off-court champs
MVHS sports depends on overlooked roles such as photographers, the athletic director, and student volunteers.
![Athletic Director Nick Bonacorsi’s classroom is decorated with trophies, photos, and jerseys.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC_0010-2-1200x800.jpg)
Directing with open arms
Bonacorsi plays a large role in many aspects of MVHS athletics
![Senior and striker Arnav Mahadev kicks the ball past an opponent.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DSC_8645-1200x800.jpg)
Boys Soccer loses against Homestead High School 2-1
MVHS loses after a tense second half
![Education legislation](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mental-Health-Law-1-1200x821.png)
Education legislation
California passes new laws to improve education
![California media literacy bill signed into law](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Media-Literacy-1-1200x1133.jpg)
California media literacy bill signed into law
The new law recommends media literacy be added to the English curriculum
![Senior Jake Nakamura blocks an opposing player’s attempt to score points.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_0281-1200x800.jpg)
Boys Basketball beats Lynbrook High School 52-42
MVHS maintains a consistent lead throughout the game
![The California Reparations Task Force hold a public hearing on Jan. 28, 2023, at San Diego State University. Photo by Ariana Drehsler, CalMatters | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/reparations_meeting-1200x800.webp)
Road to reform
Examining current approaches that foster change within the community
![Senior Cara Constant winds up to throw the ball to a team member. Photo | Brandon Wang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DSC_0024-1200x829.jpeg)
Changing the game
Exploring the historical and current state of Reverse
![“Paint It Black” makes its exit](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-1-1200x800.png)
“Paint It Black” makes its exit
Marching Band and Color Guard hold final home show of the year
![Hopeful Tendencies](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-11-21-225807.png)
Hopeful Tendencies
Examining the role that hope plays in the MVHS community
Hoping for success
Examining how success stories affect people's hopes
![Field Hockey falls to Saratoga High School 2-1](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC_0122-3-1200x801.jpg)
Field Hockey falls to Saratoga High School 2-1
MVHS loses to Saratoga after an intense game
![Growing Forward](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_2461.jpg)
Growing Forward
Examining opinions around self-improvement in the MVHS community
![Which way to wellness?](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screen-Shot-2023-09-29-at-4.09.55-PM.png)
Which way to wellness?
Exploring how online self-help resources compare to in-person resources
![Numbers beyond the classroom](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Untitled-design1-1200x1200.png)
Numbers beyond the classroom
Student opinions on the real life applications of math