![The class of 2022](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Image-from-iOS-2-600x900.jpg)
The class of 2022
Seniors reflect on their experiences and memories at MVHS by answering various questions
![Flipping the pages](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Senior-Columns-Jayanti-J-900x720.png)
Flipping the pages
Looking back at the journal entries from my childhood
![Yang Yang Liu, MVHS alum 07, passed away in a fatal car accident on November 25th. She was a wonderful friend and vibrant member of her community.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Photo-208-900x600.jpg)
The life and legacy of Yang Yang Liu
Friends and family reflect on the impact that the MVHS ‘07 alum had on their lives
![What is professionalism?](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-23-at-5.22.23-PM-900x656.png)
What is professionalism?
Students share their thoughts on what a professional acts and looks like
![Chit-Chat](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_0752-1-900x566.jpg)
Chit-Chat
Exploring various types of conversations in our community
![Diya and JJ on the streets: Womens History Trivia](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-22-at-9.38.25-PM-900x474.png)
Diya and JJ on the streets: Women’s History Trivia
Testing students on their knowledge of women's history
![What are MVHS students most guilty about?](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-18-at-8.31.49-PM-900x339.png)
What are MVHS students most guilty about?
MVHS students share what they feel most guilty about on our anonymous survey
![Celebrating gossip](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_0759-900x607.jpg)
Celebrating gossip
A different kind of gossip column
![Critical Race Theory](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/features-c4-cover1-1-696x900.png)
Critical Race Theory
Analyzing Critical Race Theory's impact on the MVHS community and beyond
![Defining Critical Race Theory](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/crt-definition3-1-900x900.png)
Defining Critical Race Theory
Understanding CRT and how it is taught and understood in classrooms
![COVID-19 through the years](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-11-at-10.15.55-AM-e1644688002260-818x900.png)
COVID-19 through the years
MVHS community reflects on the impact of COVID-19 two years later
![Man on the street: Moving forward with the Omicron variant](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-07-at-10.08.46-AM-900x680.png)
Man on the street: Moving forward with the Omicron variant
Examining the option of remote learning after breaks to stop the spread
![Understanding Grief](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/coping-with-grief-the-stages-1-1-900x442.png)
Understanding Grief
Exploring how grief has affected community members' lives
![The total number of international COVID-19 deaths according to Worldmeter.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/TOTAL-NUMBEER-OF-INTERNATIONAL-COVID-19-DEATHS-ACCORDING-TO-WORLDOMETER-copy-900x450.png)
MVHS students face loss during the COVID-19 pandemic
Reflecting on the hardship of losing loved ones to COVID-19
![The Shaikh family poses for a family photo](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-10-at-10.40.07-AM-554x900.png)
Unique Cupertino families
Different types of families in Cupertino share their history and dynamics
Mobley family members share about their preschool
Examining the behind the scenes and history of running Montecito Preschool as a family
Diya and JJ on the streets: Song association
Playing a game of song association with students and staff
![Jay Shelton (left) dances with Stacey Cler (right) at colleagues Michelle Balmeo and Andrew Sturgills wedding.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Shelton-and-Cler-900x675.jpeg)
Remembering Stacey Cler
Celebrating the life of English teacher Stacey Cler
![A look into the future](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/entcover2-copy-696x900.png)
A look into the future
Students examine what lies ahead
![Culture and the future](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Image-from-iOS-2-1-900x540.jpg)
Culture and the future
How MVHS student and staff expectations of the future are affected by cultural and religious factors
![The tricks and treats of Halloween](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Halloween-2021-2-pdf.jpg)
The tricks and treats of Halloween
Featuring the various aspects of celebrating Halloween
![The Mobley family celebrates Halloween in their different costumes. Photo courtesy of Erin Mobley](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_2657-675x900.jpg)
MVHS community members share their favorite Halloween memories
Recollecting past Halloween experiences from being a DJ to creating a haunted house
![Junior Sydney Su and senior Marissa Jensen embrace in a tight hug. The four seniors were given speeches and gifts from the juniors before the start of the game.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/1-900x900.jpg)
Girls Volleyball falls to Los Altos High School on senior night
The Matadors lose with a final score of 3-2
![The music for the girls’ dance consisted of three energy-filled songs — “Instruction” by Jax Jones, “Just Got Paid,” and “Low” by Flo Rida.”](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/awe-DSC_0365-900x600.jpg)
Class of 2023’s Homecoming performance
Juniors wins 2nd place for their performance during Homecoming week
![The Class of 2022 cheers in a huddle following the end of their homecoming skit performance for the finale time. Following months of preparation making costumes, props, skit decs and learning choreography, they got the chance to finally show their spirit in front of a crowd of MVHS students and faculty. Photo by Aditya Shukla](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DSC_0763.NEF_-900x598.jpg)
Homecoming 2021: A Recap
Showcasing the highlights of the past week's performances
Diya and JJ on the streets: MVHS Trivia
Testing students and staff on their MVHS knowledge
![Junior Kristen Hsieh participates in the preparations for co-ed dance. Photo illustration by Gauri Manoj](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2-1-900x591.png)
The Class of 2023: Juniors jump forward
Juniors have high expectations after an increase in participation and organization
![California wildfires threaten safe air quality levels](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/wildfires-900x599.jpeg)
Live coverage of California wildfire responses and protocols
Updates on air quality and wildfire safety policies
![Seniors Diya Bahl and Anika Somasundaram take a selfie to capture their memories at the event.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DSC_0769-900x600.jpg)
Class of 2022 keeps up annual tradition of Senior Sunrise
Seniors commemorate the beginning of their last year at MVHS
![FUHSD athletes found ways to resonate with Lydia Jacoby, Suni Lee and Simone Biles. Graphic by Jayanti Jha, Aashna Patel and Kalyani Puthenpurayil](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-18-at-9.30.44-AM.png)
Twisting the game
Three Olympic winners resonate with local athletes
![Senior Rohan Shah sets up for a free throw as the teams deficit decreases in the second half. Photo by Elena Khan](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/3C8A2883-900x600.jpg)
MVHS Boys Basketball defeats Fremont High School 52-50
MVHS comes back strong after ending their first half with a 16 point deficit
![Kelli Kosakura dribbes the ball before an opponent after the MVHS team gained posession.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/girls-basketball-5-21-1-900x600.jpg)
Girls Basketball defeats Fremont High School 37-23
MVHS maintains a lead throughout all four quarters
![Subbing Out](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-20-at-11.41.13-PM-900x335.png)
Subbing Out
Seniors reflect on their time as athletes on MVHS sports teams
![Shanker says he has built a tight bond with the seniors on the MV Dance team over the past three years.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-20-at-11.13.42-PM-900x782.png)
Graduation gratitude
Juniors reflect on their last seasons with the class of 2021
Man on the street: What do MVHS athletes first think when they hear ‘conditioning?’
Exploring athletes’ thoughts about a typically dreaded aspect of sports
![Despite solid shots, the MVHS team could not keep up with Harker HS as the game went on. Photo by Jayanti Jha](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/3C8A1583-900x600.jpg)
Boys Water Polo falls to Harker HS 11-22
The team loses its energy in the second half after a promising first half
![Sophomore Irene Chon reaches for the ball during a tight first half. Photo by Elena Khan](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/3C8A2147-900x600.jpg)
Girls Water Polo defeats Wilcox HS 8-7
The Lady Mats secure a win after a tight game that went into overtime
![Satterthwaite says the cold winter months in Michigan made it hard for her to be physically active during her recovery. Photo courtesy of Julia Satterthwaite | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ACL-crutches.jpg)
ACL injuries
Athletes share how one of sports’ most difficult injuries changed their lives
![Warming up: Reopening sports at MVHS](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Screen-Shot-2021-04-02-at-9.36.18-AM-900x599.png)
Warming up: Reopening sports at MVHS
Examining how athletes, coaches and administration have adapted to the pandemic
![Junior Mukta Uparkar found the match to be more chaotic with COVID restrictions.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/45110437964_f79b3e7342_o-900x642.jpg)
Girls Tennis: MVHS defeats Homestead in its first match of the season
MVHS wins 6-1 despite COVID changes and restrictions
![Photo illustration by Jayanti Jha and Lance Tong](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-06-at-12.02.51-AM-900x620.png)
Sprains, strains and pains
Athletes reflect on their experiences with various injuries
![My parents always told me the key to success was eating well and sleeping well.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Give-yourself-some-900x506.png)
Eating well and sleeping well
The importance of giving yourself some grace
![Recycling and reusing are one of the values my parents have instilled in me.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/sigmund-aI4RJ-Mw4I-unsplash-900x600.jpg)
Recycle, reduce, reuse BournVita jars
How I dealt with a bout of eco-grief
![Exploring juniors and seniors who are preparing for college through athletics.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_4009-900x664.png)
Ready for commitment
Local student-athletes share their past, present and future goals for collegiate play
![MVHS alumna Sara Haller shares about her collegiate career as a multisport athlete](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Rohun-Agrawal-1-900x562.png)
MVHS alumna Sara Haller shares about her collegiate career as a multisport athlete
Haller describes the backstory of how she chose between collegiate diving and field hockey
![Players on the Boys Volleyball team give the Girls teams high-fives at the end of the game. Photo used with courtesy of Sammi Dunn](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/clapping.jpg)
Intersport friendships
MVHS athletes continue forming friendships between teams during a challenging socially distanced time
![Each student-athlete had their own lane line during practice to maintain social distancing.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/3C8A1180-900x600.jpg)
Water Polo holds its first preseason practice
Boys and Girls Water Polo teams share their impressions of their first conditioning with COVID-19 restrictions
![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.”](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Package-cover-01-01-01-900x642.png)
Fuelin’ Up
Exploring how food affects athletes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
Man on the street: MVHS fall athletes on playing in a different season
Athletes reflect on the differences between playing in the fall and winter or spring season
![A Discourse: Black Lives Matter at FUHSD](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/EE-Website-BLM-Design-900x775.png)
A Discourse: Black Lives Matter at FUHSD
Community discusses the impacts of the movement in local schools
![Senior Lauren Lee began playing softball when she was 5 years and was on varsity all 4 years.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Screen-Shot-2020-05-23-at-10.47.49-PM-900x601.png)
Softball: Class of 2020 Seniors
Remembering the seniors of the MVHS Softball Team
![Athletes continue practicing virtually](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/rohunrunningzoomstory.jpg)
Athletes continue practicing virtually
How students use online tools to continue training during quarantine
![Senior Triya Roy is part of the varsity track team and participated in the Rustbuster Invitational Track Meet in March.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Screen-Shot-2020-05-02-at-12.47.24-PM-900x599.png)
Athletes continue preparing for their sports next year
Students focus on improving sports performance at home
![Finding sympathy for the MVHS administration](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/corona.jpeg)
Finding sympathy for the MVHS administration
Why we need to cut the administration some slack because of the recent COVID-19 epidemic
![The Bachelor franchise has a diversity issue, even over the course of 10 years. Photo courtesy of Public Domain Pictures](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/diversity.jpeg)
The Bachelor franchise needs to increase diversity in its cast
Exploring one of the biggest issues within the franchise
![2020 Rustbuster Invitational track meet](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-13-at-6.36.09-PM-900x600.png)
2020 Rustbuster Invitational track meet
Athletes from across the Bay Area compete in Rustbuster Invitational track meet
![The Rise of MV Gymnastics](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/marlys-final-cutour-675x900.png)
The Rise of MV Gymnastics
How the once deserted team is being restored
![Sophomore Edin Kraja steals the ball from a MHS player.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DSC_0261-900x600.jpg)
Boys’ soccer: MVHS defeats Milpitas HS
The Matadors win with a final score of 5-1
![Girls Who Code members work on their projects.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Screen-Shot-2020-02-12-at-12.23.58-PM.png)
Girls Who Code reflects on what female representation in STEM means to them
Members share their beliefs on the importance of women in STEM fields
![Junior Eshani Patel attempts to catch the ball after a rebounding shot off the hoop.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/eshani-900x598.jpg)
Girls Basketball: MVHS falls to Homestead HS
The Matadors lose with a final score of 34-60
![Photo by Anish Vasudevan](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DSC_0647-900x600.jpeg)
Ball in the family
Sisters Emi and Kelli Kosakura share the girls varsity basketball court
![Wrestling: MVHS loses to Santa Clara HS 27-54](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Vs5yxkVxSLerEfvXUkJB6g_thumb_1b9c-1-900x600.jpg)
Wrestling: MVHS loses to Santa Clara HS 27-54
The Matadors lose 24-0 lead against Santa Clara HS in its first home meet
![Spanish teacher Molly Guadiamos (far right) poses with her high school swimming team. Photo used with permission of Molly Guadiamos](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Screen-Shot-2020-01-07-at-12.58.39-PM.png)
Teachers’ athletic pasts
Teachers share their experiences on being on a high school sports team
![Hassan sprints with the ball down the field. Photo used with permission of Zaid Hassan.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/0A00FDED-1441-4458-A42F-2A4B8F0847B5.jpg)
From coach to future olympian
Exploring JV coach Zaid Hassan’s field hockey career
![Mock Trial members cram for an upcoming scrimmage. Photo by Jayanti Jha](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Screen-Shot-2019-12-03-at-4.11.27-PM.png)
[Video] Mock Trial reflection
Examining club members’ favorite aspects of the team
![Photo by Claire Yang and Jayanti Jha](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Screen-Shot-2019-11-23-at-9.46.33-PM-900x544.png)
Women of impact: Chemistry teacher Kavita Gupta featured in National Geographic documentary
How Gupta and her students feel about her accomplishments outside of school
![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
![Photo courtesy of Creative Commons](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/32392343466_c47a4aa113_b-900x600.jpg)
President Donald Trump’s impeachment inquiry
Exploring students’ opinions about the President’s ongoing impeachment inquiry