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Sports culture
Taking a look at the different sports teams environments at Monta Vista
![Sophomore Miya Sakurai both dribbles through defenders for a layup and shoots a goal from the water. Photo by Katrina Lin | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sports-Intensity-Featured-photo-1200x800.png)
Switching styles
MVHS athletes transition between sports with various intensities
![Instrumental Music Director John Gilchrist opens the floor for applause following senior and concertmaster Amy Zheng’s violin solo for a concerto.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC_5010-1200x800.jpg)
“Unto Greater Heights” closes the year on a high note
MVHS Music Department performs its Pops Concert as the final concert of the year
![Senior Sofia Calderon (Rosamunda Dewthistle) embraces senior Ananya Nadathur (Ambrosia Jekyll) as senior Srushti Batni (Euphronia Jekyll) reaches for a cup of tea. Photo by Kathryn Foo](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2-IMG_7361-1-1200x800.jpg)
Chemical Imbalance: Spring Play 2024
MVHS Drama hosts four shows of their rendition of Chemical Imbalance, a Jekyll and Hyde retelling
![Creating culture](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-13-at-11.30.40 PM-909x1200.png)
Creating culture
From clubs to holidays, MVHS students use a multitude of methods to stay connected to their cultural identity
![Mixed feelings](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-13-at-11.16.14 PM-1200x882.png)
Mixed feelings
MVHS students reflect on the struggles of balancing multiple cultures
![Work hard, play hard](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-11-115658-1200x798.png)
Work hard, play hard
The MVHS community plays a variety of different games from pay-to-play experiences to educational tools
![Graphic | Kathryn Foo](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/alans-virus-1-1200x800.png)
Gamifying education
MVHS teachers implement video games into their curricula to increase student engagement
![The electrical room located in the corner of the band room manages the Wi-Fi for the department.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/bandroom.jpeg)
Band room loses Wi-Fi due to damage to fiber cables
MVHS Music Department continues to grapple with Wi-Fi outage
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Sleep
From their dreams to their sleep schedules and behaviors, MVHS students have wildly varying experiences with sleep.
![Teen Commission member Rayna Shah commences the fourth and fifth grade spelling bee by introducing the rules.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_0006-1200x800.jpg)
Cupertino hosts its fifth annual spelling bee
Youth Activity Board and Teen Commission organize a spelling bee for elementary school students
![A climate protest takes place in New York City, urging action against fossil fuel emissions.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0212-3-1200x800.jpg)
Advocacy in action
Diving into how the MVHS community participates in activism
Elders in business
taking a look experienced business owners’ time in Cupertino
![Students lead protest in support of the Black Lives Matter movement at Mill Valley. Photo courtesy of Steve Disenhof | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/protest-1200x800.jpeg)
The bigger picture
Examining photography’s impact on modern social movements
![Elders of cupertino](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/elders-in-2-1200x675.png)
Elders of cupertino
Exploring the impact of local elders on the community
![Using stress to cope](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Healthy-Hobbies-Flyer-2-1200x776.jpg)
Using stress to cope
Exploring the harmful effects of “productive” coping strategies within my life
![The new faces of MVHS](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Cover-new-staff.jpg)
The new faces of MVHS
Discovering the new staff on campus this year
![Senior Darya Pereverzeva receives flowers from Coach Shravya Guda to celebrate senior night. Photo by Kathryn Foo](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC_0198-1200x800.jpg)
Varsity Girls Water Polo defeats Cupertino High School 8-6 in overtime victory
After a last-second goal by MVHS in regulation, the Matadors take the win on their senior night
![MVHS students may be inclined to write trauma essays in response to college essay prompts, creating a problematic mindset. Illustration by Kathryn Foo](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-32-1200x834.png)
Trading trauma for admission
Exploring the consequences of students sharing their deepest traumas for college admissions
![Select your passion](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Add-a-headng-1200x1007.png)
Select your passion
Exploring the niche passions of MVHS
![50 Fresh Faces](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screen-Shot-2023-09-29-at-6.48.07-PM.png)
50 Fresh Faces
The Class of 2027 shares its impressions of MVHS
![Junior Anneliese Gorts rides her horse, Zen, around the ranch. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Cepeda](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CF751A7E-1C0C-4069-B3E7-3663F36B4F05-e1695872161502.jpg)
Riding with Zen
Exploring how horseback riding has impacted junior Anneliese Gorts
![Assistant Principal Mike White discusses his goals for the SEEC with an interested student.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_9902-1-1200x800.jpg)
Social Emotional Learning and Equity Task Force holds its first meeting
Students gather in the Student Union to learn about the different purposes and divisions of the SEEC
![Up, Up, & Away!](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Featured-Image-900x506.jpg)
Up, Up, & Away!
Saying goodbye to the class of 2023
![New places, new faces](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Featured-Image-900x506.png)
New places, new faces
Exploring why students leave the country for college
![Senior Aarthi Krishnan brews coffee during her ACT vocational class. Photo by Kathryn Foo](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DSC_0034-900x600.jpg)
Coffee cart
Examining how special education staff has integrated business experience into its curriculum
The people of the Earth and Arbor Day Festival
A look into how the community supports the environment
![Graphic by Kathryn Foo](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/untitled_artwork-e1681446429198-900x675.png)
Going to the gym
Observing MVHS students experiences with the gym
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Time out! Ep.1: Hayden Ancheta
Sitting down with wrestler Hayden Ancheta to discuss stories from his time in wresting
![MVHS alum ‘92 Shama Hakim Mesiwala appointed State Appellate Court justice](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/52690032383_d031305029_k-900x600.jpg)
MVHS alum ‘92 Shama Hakim Mesiwala appointed State Appellate Court justice
Exploring Justice Mesiwala’s journey from MVHS to her newly appointed position
![Out of line](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/feature-image-e1678258446574-900x813.png)
Out of line
Exploring how anger, sadness and loss can cause the lines of respect to disappear in the heat of the game
![From the Sideline](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/julianna_glenn-1-e1676620194827-900x593.png)
From the Sideline
Examining the complexities of parent-athlete relationships
![Senior Rohin Inani, who was the stand-in Boys Tennis coach during the 2021-22 season, serves a ball.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/inaniphoto-629x900.png)
The search for spring sport coaching
Looking into the lack of coaching for the spring season
![Junior Matthew Lau pushes through an MHS defender for a layup](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/game-review-pic-1.jpeg)
Boys Basketball loses to Milpitas High School 58-51
Matadors fall short in securing a win in a close game
![Fall Sports Recap](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/20221021-IMG_0351-3-900x600.jpg)
Fall Sports Recap
Taking a look at the results of the fall season
![Sophomore Stanley Du springs into the air to score a layup.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DSC_0252-900x600.jpg)
Boys Basketball defeats Thomas More High School 62-55 in its first home game
Matadors claim a victory on their first game of the season
![Women who play video games become a target for verbal attacks.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Your-paragraph-text-900x675.png)
The Virtual Glass Ceiling
Examining the repercussions of women playing video games
Man on the street: Geography edition
Testing MVHS students’ geographical knowledge
![The girls water polo team poses for a photo before their first water polo speedo run. Photo by Christine Xu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Untitled-design-1-e1665722200309-900x668.png)
Spirit in Speedos
Players and administration weigh in on the implications of the annual water polo speedo run
![Photo | Nithya Appannagaari](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/DSC09335_Original-900x507.jpg)
From I to E
Coming to terms with changes in my personality as I grow older
![Teachers take on new positions](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screen-Shot-2022-08-12-at-4.22.37-PM.png)
Teachers take on new positions
Examining how students and teachers adapt to position changes