![Senior Stories](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/photo-1527891751199-7225231a68dd.jpeg)
Senior Stories
A look into the high school experiences of members of the class of 2020
![A wrench in the plan](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Camille.AbuDhabi-900x563.jpg)
A wrench in the plan
How COVID-19 is affecting seniors’ college plans and decisions
![The impacts of social distancing](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/grant-N90LM3A5AZQ-unsplash-900x600.jpg)
The impacts of social distancing
Exploring the ways social and cultural practices continue in spite of COVID-19
![Coping with the quarantine](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/My-Post-4-900x600.png)
Coping with the quarantine
MVHS students share what they’ve done to stave off boredom during the shelter-in-place
![DIY: Apple fritters](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSC_1034-900x600.jpg)
DIY: Apple fritters
Easy to make apple fritters while staying in
![A trip to fair Verona: MVHS Drama’s Romeo and Juliet Play](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSC_0581-2-900x600.jpg)
A trip to fair Verona: MVHS Drama’s Romeo and Juliet Play
Drama students who worked on the Romeo and Juliet play reflect on their experiences and favorite parts
![Steeped in nostalgia](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screenshot-80.png)
Steeped in nostalgia
Pop culture and corporate ads are rife with nostalgia and we shouldn’t blindly accept reiterations of the same concept.
![Agents of change: the stories of students who actively create social change](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/DSC_1014-900x600.jpg)
Agents of change: the stories of students who actively create social change
MVHS student activists share their experiences
![New adjustments: exploring how MVHS helps transfer students](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Auditions-every-Wednesday-at-_00-PM-1-675x900.png)
New adjustments: exploring how MVHS helps transfer students
Transfer students and MVHS staff explain how MVHS helps acclimate transfer students to the school
![French Honors Society Noël celebration](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/49225089716_6d74f245ca_o-900x600.jpg)
French Honors Society Noël celebration
French Honors Society decorated Ho Ho cakes in light of the holidays
![Lessons From Around the World](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sjk-900x600.jpg)
Lessons From Around the World
Exploring the differences in policies and systems between the U.S. and foreign countries
![Before the showing, actors readied themselves in the changing room and applied makeup.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/DSC_0820-900x600.jpg)
Backstage of the fall play “The Marriage”
Drama students share what the Drama Department does to prepare for “The Marriage”
![Participants with a baby were required to pay double the transportation fees in the simulation.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/DSC_0741-900x600.jpg)
Cupertino residents take on poverty simulation
Local residents experience what life is like for low-income families
![Opting Out](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/nicole-honeywill-sincerely-media-dGxOgeXAXm8-unsplash-900x600.jpg)
Opting Out
FUHSD officials, teachers and students explain the process of opting out of school curriculum as well as their thoughts on it
![Graphic by Sarah Young](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RIGHTS-900x600.png)
Fighting for Rights
Exploring community members' struggles to assert their rights
![Dangers of the Web](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/tianyi-ma-WiONHd_zYI4-unsplash-900x595.jpg)
Dangers of the Web
Exploring the different facets of cybersecurity
![Photos by Sarah Young](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Drama-photo-collage-Copy-2-900x472.png)
MVHS Drama: The start of another stage
While preparing for this year’s fall play, Drama students discuss why they got into Drama and what their favorite memories were
![Birthright: an exploration of political autonomy](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/70622937_2335476250050393_8344497620718190592_n-1-900x675.jpg)
Birthright: an exploration of political autonomy
Exploring the roots of political autonomy in recent times
![In order to raise public awareness and pro-activeness towards diabetes, bikers from around Cupertino came to bike and donate to the fund. Photo by Alyssa Umino](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-16-at-8.48.58-PM-900x597.png)
Cycling fundraiser: Ride4Diabetes
Annual biking event supports diabetes advocacy on Sept. 8
![Photo by Claire Yang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/70842731_696728290846038_6116957195364990976_n-1-900x577.jpg)
MV’s got your back: The reason behind the suicide prevention lines on student ID cards
Why the new student ID cards contain suicide prevention information
![Recalling major news events from Summer 2019](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Capture-2-900x479.png)
Recalling major news events from Summer 2019
Exploring students’ reactions to summer news events
![Stored Culture: Local businesses give insight to their experiences and hardships](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/My-Post-1-900x600.png)
Stored Culture: Local businesses give insight to their experiences and hardships
Local businesses give insight to their experiences in Cupertino
![Neverending Lists: MVHS students talk about their buckets lists](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Bucket-wave-e1558560684497-900x392.png)
Neverending Lists: MVHS students talk about their buckets lists
MVHS students discuss their goals for the summer and before graduation
![Senior Alisha Gao modeled for her first time. For Gao walking down the runway in heels was the hardest part. Photo by Sarah Young](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/DSCN8804-900x675.jpg)
Fashion club hosts their annual fashion show
Fashion designers and modeling first-timers participate in long-awaited fashion show
![Beating the heat](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/SummerCoverPage-900x599.jpg)
Beating the heat
Places and events to go to during the summer
![Reaching an end: ArtReach on the verge of closure](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/57442669_2260662384199386_5580361075372589056_n-900x675.jpg)
Reaching an end: ArtReach on the verge of closure
Despite success in its second school wide art competition, ArtReach has been in the decline and is facing closure.
![Marvel vs. DC Comics](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/IMG_2107-2-e1554932572222-712x900.jpg)
Marvel vs. DC Comics
MVHS community debates between Marvel vs. DC
![DIY: Spring Desserts: How to make tangerine and milk jelly and lemon bars](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DSCN8626-900x675.jpg)
DIY: Spring Desserts: How to make tangerine and milk jelly and lemon bars
Homemade sweets perfect for a warm and sunny day.
![A passion for fashion: Fashion club members express why they love fashion](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/pjimage-900x900.jpg)
A passion for fashion: Fashion club members express why they love fashion
Fashion club members discuss what inspires them to create their handiwork.
![Sitting it out: MVHS student who don’t join in on school festivities explain their perspective](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Untitled-1-e1552515509536-900x832.png)
Sitting it out: MVHS student who don’t join in on school festivities explain their perspective
Students discuss why they don’t go to school dances
![Chocolate Drawings: How to make decorative chocolate drawings](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Screen-Shot-2019-02-15-at-2.49.16-PM-900x476.png)
Chocolate Drawings: How to make decorative chocolate drawings
Detailed instructions about creating edible art with chocolate
![Do it with passion: ArtReach club members explain why they love their club](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_3320-900x675.jpg)
Do it with passion: ArtReach club members explain why they love their club
Club members explain why they’re invested in ArtReach
![State divided: Political factors that have lead to a governmental divide](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Screenshot-16.png)
State divided: Political factors that have lead to a governmental divide
Factors leading up to shutdown including lack of compromise and a divided government.
![Cupertino residents attended a emergency preparedness class to learn about what to do in an emergency and how to prepare. Residents were allowed to practice using a fire extinguisher as well as turn off a gas meter. Photo by Sarah Young.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DSCN8359-900x675.jpg)
Surviving and Thriving: Emergency preparedness experts provide tips and explanations on how to deal with an emergency
Emergency preparedness experts give tips and explanations on how to react in times of emergency.
![The journey never ends: MVHS community discusses literature teacher Monica Jariwala’s National board certification](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DSC_0020-900x600.jpg)
The journey never ends: MVHS community discusses literature teacher Monica Jariwala’s National board certification
The MVHS community talks about literature teacher Monica Jariwala’s National Board certification
Elves in action: MVHS students who volunteer during the holidays
Students in clubs give back to the community during the giving season.
![Upping the recycling game: AP chemistry teacher Kavita Gupta and MVHS students help spread awareness about proper waste disposal](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_3274-900x675.jpg)
Upping the recycling game: AP chemistry teacher Kavita Gupta and MVHS students help spread awareness about proper waste disposal
Chemistry teacher Kavita Gupta and a group of seniors spread awareness about proper waste disposal.
![New Resolutions: ArtReach club reflects on the past semester](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Untitled-design-900x720.png)
New Resolutions: ArtReach club reflects on the past semester
ArtReach club officers and advisor share how they’ve grown over the year and what they hope to change next semester
![A Change in U.S.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cappytollPRETTY.jpg)
A Change in U.S.
The 2018 midterm elections in the eyes of the MVHS community
![The heart of ArtReach: ArtReach club members explain what makes ArtReach unique](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSCN8117-2-900x675.jpg)
The heart of ArtReach: ArtReach club members explain what makes ArtReach unique
ArtReach club members explain what makes their club special
![Concrete Growth: Renovations bear the F building have cause a few mobility difficulties](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_3181-1-900x675.jpg)
Concrete Growth: Renovations bear the F building have cause a few mobility difficulties
Renovations near the F building have caused inconveniences for Robotics students and teachers.
![Picking up the pieces: ArtReach’s new officers get to work to carry on their club’s legacy](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screenshot-8-e1540614987698-900x664.png)
Picking up the pieces: ArtReach’s new officers get to work to carry on their club’s legacy
ArtReach’s new officer team picks up the reins and heads towards a new vision.
![Photo Illustration by Roshan Fernandez, Tyler Cho and Sarah Young.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/COLLAGE-e1540413657389-883x900.png)
Dream Theory
Experts interpret the meaning and importance of dreams
![For the love of cats: Junior Audrey Cui explains how she made and sells her cat calendar](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/42813446_546369042488329_8113507171368435712_n-900x695.jpg)
For the love of cats: Junior Audrey Cui explains how she made and sells her cat calendar
Junior Audrey Cui explains her process and motivation in making a cat calendar.
![Hooked online: how social media affects cognition](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Webp.net-resizeimage-900x600.png)
Hooked online: how social media affects cognition
Analyzing the pervasive nature of social media in students' lives
![Picturing the future: Photography club expresses its hopes for the future](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_3136-900x675.jpg)
Picturing the future: Photography club expresses its hopes for the future
Photography club’s officers and co-adviser discuss plans and hopes for the future.
![Hidden in plain sight: The impact of librarians in the library](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/DSCN8071-e1537768758260-900x747.jpg)
Hidden in plain sight: The impact of librarians in the library
Examining a librarian’s impact on the library
![7-11: Culture of Convenience](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-30-at-10.57.40-AM-900x506.png)
7-11: Culture of Convenience
Students discuss their experiences with 7-11
![Drawing up a new team: ArtReach’s officer team celebrates the success of their competition and begin looking for future officers](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_2909-900x675.jpg)
Drawing up a new team: ArtReach’s officer team celebrates the success of their competition and begin looking for future officers
The end of ArtReach’s first art competition heralds the beginning of a new officer team.
![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
Taking action: the motive behind Action Night
Leadership and invited speakers discuss the motivation behind Action Night and its importance