![Park customized this shoe for a friend and is his favorite design of all the shoes we has painted. “I think its my favorite not because it looks good necessarily,” Park said. “I really enjoyed the process because I took a big break from customizing shoes, and I forgot how much I enjoyed it. So then I just kind of got re-inspired when she asked me to paint her shoes.”](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/park_1-900x675.jpg)
Customization Craze: Students turn everyday accessories into a form of self-expression
MVHS students share the stories behind their painted shoes and water bottles
![COVID-19 news coverage](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/evgeni-tcherkasski-0pPyrly3H2U-unsplash-900x589.jpg)
COVID-19 news coverage
In-depth coverage of COVID-19 at every level
![100 things to do when you’re bored while social distancing](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/corona1-641x900.png)
100 things to do when you’re bored while social distancing
50 activities to appeal to your normal side and 50 activities for your inner MVHS student
![Senior Rukmini Banerjee informs a Sunnyvale resident about the California primary process.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSC_0043-900x598.png)
The Blue Wave: Teen involvement in California primaries
Local community members discuss their involvement in the political process
![To respond to any questions that students had, the class officers for Class of 2020 and Class of 2021 set up a booth in the rally court, replacing the previously scheduled fashion show.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSC_0006-900x600.jpeg)
2020 Junior Prom combined with Senior Ball due to coronavirus concerns
Junior Prom is among March events being cancelled by the district
![A Fremont High School teacher shares about her experiences growing up undocumented, the relief that DACA brought her and the work she does now supporting undocumented students at her school.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Screen-Shot-2020-02-11-at-4.09.10-PM-900x897.png)
Keep the dream alive
Community members discuss the personal and legal implications of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) being rescinded
![A group of 10 seniors begin to pull the rope against their first round match-up against the sophomores.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Day2_1-900x598.jpg)
Class of 2020 wins second place in MVHS’s first Class Royale
Despite placing third in spikeball and tug-of-war, the seniors manage to claim second place
![Senior Ashley Liu dribbles past a Mountain View HS defender.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Screen-Shot-2020-01-17-at-11.25.36-PM-900x680.png)
Girls Basketball: MVHS falls to Mountain View HS after struggling to maintain possessions
Lack of steady possession and inability to convert leads to eighth loss of the season with a final score of 31-52
![Speaker Paula Larkin-Hutton holds up a rose stem while she describes the different parts of the rose and answers questions from the audience.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3-900x598.jpg)
Winter Care of Roses: Master Gardeners learn about rose care
Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County attend class in Cupertino Library
![A group of kids drink their steaming hot chocolate next to the decorated trees around the Quinlan Center.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Screen-Shot-2020-01-10-at-11.02.17-PM-900x597.png)
Spruce it up: Cupertino Tree Lighting Ceremony
Cupertino community gathers for the annual tree lighting ceremony
![Annual Cupertino Christmas Tree Lighting](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/COVER-900x598.jpg)
Annual Cupertino Christmas Tree Lighting
Cupertino community comes together for the ceremony
![Senior Giovanni Vurro explains his senior quote.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Screen-Shot-2019-11-24-at-9.28.59-AM-900x510.png)
Famous Last Words: Senior Quotes
Seniors explain the significance of their quote
![Left in the dark](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Screen-Shot-2019-11-23-at-11.13.03-AM-900x752.png)
Left in the dark
Examining the effects of the PG&E power outages
![Senior Anna Kolesov smiles at the crowd in the bleachers while linking arms with her former calculus teacher, Martin Jennings.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DSC_0165-900x600.jpg)
Introducing the Class of 2020’s Homecoming Court
Witnessing the reactions and emotions of nominated seniors at the 2019-20
![Exploring how people cope with physical or mental injuries as they journey through the healing process](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screen-Shot-2019-10-23-at-12.43.07-PM-900x603.png)
Healing: Exploring how people cope with injury
Exploring how people cope with physical or mental injuries as they journey through the healing process
![A cluster of strikers participate in the call and response chant: When I say Union, you say power.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screen-Shot-2019-10-21-at-8.00.40-AM-900x595.png)
Santa Clara County employees conduct a rolling strike in front of the Cupertino Library
All Santa Clara County libraries shut down for one day to demand a better contract
![Patrick Wyman informs a customer about the We Love Local event and how to receive a free bag.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Screen-Shot-2019-10-13-at-5.47.49-PM-900x597.png)
Whole Foods Cupertino hosts We Love Local Event
Learn about the local food businesses showcased at the event
![The year of gold: Celebrating MVHS 50th anniversary](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/candle-900x643.png)
The year of gold: Celebrating MVHS’ 50th anniversary
Exploring multiple facets of MVHS culture in honor of its 50th anniversary
![MVHS 50th Anniversary Celebration](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-25-at-12.21.45-AM-900x621.png)
MVHS 50th Anniversary Celebration
Alumni and FUHSD board members reflect on the impact of MVHS on their lives
![Senior Catherine Cole blows bubbles as her friend senior Natalie Kledzik looks on. Some kids watched in fascination while others popped them.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DSC_0091-900x600.jpg)
Class of 2020 hosts first Senior Sunrise of the year
Seniors explain the significance of the event and class bonding
![Celebrating Spotlite: A showcase of Indian culture](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-31-at-1.50.24-PM.png)
Celebrating Spotlite: A showcase of Indian culture
The cultural significance of Spotlite on the MVHS community
![A Warriors faith](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-22-at-9.59.42-PM-490x900.png)
A Warrior’s faith
Why I believed in the Warriors ability to win even after Kevin Durant's injury
![Skipping into Retirement](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-22-at-2.27.54-PM-737x900.png)
Skipping into Retirement
Math teacher Skip Mueller reflects on his time at MVHS and his retirement plans
![The six couples strutting down the Senior Ball Fashion Show](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-06-at-7.04.29-PM-1-900x529.png)
The six couples strutting down the Senior Ball Fashion Show
The class of 2019 promotes the upcoming senior ball with a fashion show
![The custodial parade](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-05-at-10.31.36-AM-900x621.png)
The custodial parade
Matador Recognition Committee organizes event to appreciate custodial staff
![The story behind 2019’s Powderpuff three peat championship](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Screen-Shot-2019-04-11-at-7.01.29-PM-900x601.png)
The story behind 2019’s Powderpuff three peat championship
Exploring why the class of 2019 has been so successful in winning Powderpuff
![Dont Quit On Me](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Screen-Shot-2019-04-11-at-9.18.33-PM-736x900.png)
Don’t Quit On Me
How an experience with my tennis coach negatively affected my confidence
![Rain, Rain Go Away](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Screen-Shot-2019-03-13-at-11.10.26-AM-900x488.png)
Rain, Rain Go Away
How my love for the rain developed from my fear of going to practice
![Class of 2019 levels up](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Screen-Shot-2019-03-02-at-5.21.24-PM-900x410.png)
Class of 2019 levels up
How Alisha Gao made the 2019 class sweatshirt
![Advisory: Adult Content](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Screen-Shot-2019-02-06-at-2.31.20-PM-900x602.png)
Advisory: Adult Content
Discovering why teenagers watch porn
![Thank you, Andy](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_1071-900x550.jpg)
Thank you, Andy
Reflecting on the recent retirement of my role model
![In his element: 50 questions with Jay Shelton](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Screen-Shot-2019-01-21-at-9.28.49-PM-900x501.png)
In his element: 50 questions with Jay Shelton
As part of a new recurring series, El Estoque asks art teacher and yearbook adviser Jay Shelton 50 questions in his classroom
![Out of Time](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screen-Shot-2018-12-17-at-4.47.06-PM-597x900.png)
Out of Time
Reflecting on the lack of tennis I’ve played in recent months
![Vibrant stories: unique aspects of 10 MVHS students](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cover-423x900.jpg)
Vibrant stories: unique aspects of 10 MVHS students
We selected 10 students from a list of everyone at MVHS using a random number generator, and discovered the stories that make MVHS students who they are
![Team Knock Out Cancer competes in national cancer fundraising contest](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/lls.png)
Team Knock Out Cancer competes in national cancer fundraising contest
Members describe their motivations and goals for competing
![A stroke of luck](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Screen-Shot-2018-11-21-at-12.02.48-PM.png)
A stroke of luck
MVHS students and experts examine luck and how it influences their lives
![Senior Sabina Law and Leslie Ligier dance as the captain watch.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Screen-Shot-2018-11-21-at-8.22.47-AM-658x900.png)
Welcoming diversity: The non-Indian dancers of MV Bhangra
MVHS Bhangra team has more ethnic diversity on their team than previous years
![His watchful eyes](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_0247-1-900x601.jpg)
His watchful eyes
How I started playing tennis for myself
![Living the dream](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-24-at-2.56.21-PM.png)
Living the dream
Lucid dreamers reflect on their most vivid dreams
![Playing the Erhu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IMG_0992-546x900.jpg)
Playing the Erhu
Sophomore Andie Liu explains how she came to play the Chinese violin
![Idol No More](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/unnamed-1-900x600.jpeg)
Idol No More
Why I wasn’t inspired when I met Roger Federer
![Leading a Lasting Legacy](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_9695-1-e1537764150629-675x900.jpg)
Leading a Lasting Legacy
MVHS Bhangra captains adjust to role of leadership
![50 fresh faces](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/50freshfacesfeaturedimg-900x594.png)
50 fresh faces
The class of 2022 shares its initial thoughts of MVHS
![A Beary Good Time](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/42334695971_fc7374bd3a_o-900x598.jpg)
A Beary Good Time
Two churches hold the annual Teddy Bear Fair for the community
![“Enough is Enough”](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Screen-Shot-2018-05-18-at-7.04.29-PM-900x535.png)
“Enough is Enough”
MVHS students discuss the significance of the national school walkout
![Outcome of the AP Exams](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/AP_Psych_Test-1-900x675.jpg)
Outcome of the AP Exams
Students reflect on their experience with this year’s AP exam
![Leaving a legacy](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Screen-Shot-2018-05-09-at-6.41.10-PM-900x502.png)
Leaving a legacy
Retiring staff members reflect on their careers