![Graphic by Leah Desai](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2625-1-1200x849.jpg)
Artistic ambitions
From self-expression to building community, MVHS students utilize art for many different purposes
![KCDC performs a series of dances to K-Pop music at the annual Spring Show on Friday, May 24.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_7626.jpg)
The power of community in art
How creating different forms of art with others impacts MVHS students
![Seniors Dylan Moore and Crystal Cheng receive the Music Boosters Awards from Instrumental Music Director John Gilchrist, both planning to pursue a music-related degree in college.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_7508-1200x798.jpg)
MVHS holds its 53rd annual Senior Awards Ceremony
Administration highlights seniors for their outstanding work
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Creating culture
From clubs to holidays, MVHS students use a multitude of methods to stay connected to their cultural identity
![Various cultural clubs exist around MVHS, hosting events, shows and meetings. | Photos by Dylan Canoglu, Lily Jiang, Michelle Zheng and Yutong Zhong](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cultural-Clubs-1200x800.png)
Club hub
El Estoque's Features section showcases all of the cultural clubs on campus
![I improvise tunes on my violin with the Menlo Church Mountain View worship team. Photo courtesy of Thomas Tang | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_5220-1200x900.jpeg)
The drums or the violin?
Discovering what the joy of being a musician means to me
![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
![Junior Allison Chang practices her solo for MVHS Winter Show.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6341-1200x671.jpg)
Time Out! Ep. 17: Allison Chang
Allison Chang shares how her dance journey evolved through school and class
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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
![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
![Dismantling the history behind De Anza’s name](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DSC_0106-2-1200x800.jpg)
Dismantling the history behind De Anza’s name
Examining opinions on renaming De Anza College due to controversy behind namesake
![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
![Delving into lunchtime](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/delving-into-lunchtime-featured-image-1200x671.png)
Delving into lunchtime
Exploring the ways MVHS students spend their lunch during school
![My Brazil mission trip team smiles at the camera for our last group picture before leaving Hope Unlimiteds Campinas site where we hosted a summer camp for the children there. Photo courtesy of Fernanda Marques | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_1248-4-1200x983.jpg)
The power of faith and community
Discovering hope through Christianity
![Growing Forward](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_2461.jpg)
Growing Forward
Examining opinions around self-improvement in the MVHS community
![Junior Jerry Wang smiles in front of the camera on a sunny day in the Academic Quad.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_9985-900x1200.jpg)
Finding your glow
Exploring the MVHS community’s perspectives on glow-up culture
![Donning a custom, lavender layered gown Swift performs the song “Long Live” from her third album “Speak Now.” The singer played from a blue guitar decorated with koi fish, a tribute to the same guitar she used during her “Speak Now” tour. Photo courtesy of Kiana Mark](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_0273-1-675x1200.jpg)
Taylor Swift’s ‘Enchanted’ effects on Santa Clara
Exploring the social and economic impact of Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’