![Nurses at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center pose for a photo to thank the numerous kids who have sent in a letter via the email forum.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_8594-900x675.jpeg)
Lending a helping hand
Track & Field team helps boost essential worker morale
![This was on the empty field behind the school where we started a game of soccer together. Photo by Emory Heath](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/01F0822C-2856-40EE-96F3-183FFAA1B35A-900x675.jpeg)
Sports: a love that needs no language
How people are universally able to unite over sports
![Hirai and her dance class posing for a photo after their dance session. Photo courtesy of Sydney Hirai.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_7443-min-1-900x712.jpeg)
Dancing through a screen
Dance Academy USA holds classes through video calls while under quarantine
![Coach Kirk Flatow fires the starting gun for every heat during the shootout event.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/JMH09821-900x600.jpg)
Track & field host its annual 400 meter shootout event
On Feb. 27, the shootout event took place which kickstarted the new 2020 track & field season
![Boys soccer: The Matadors fall to Gunn HS on the team’s senior night](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/JMH00205-900x600.jpeg)
Boys soccer: The Matadors fall to Gunn HS on the team’s senior night
MVHS falters in upholding strong defense after lots of back-and-forth plays, resulting into the teams’ fourth league loss of the season
![My dad and I when I was younger, matching in Raider gear often. We took this photo because our numbers were the opposite of each other.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/84948102_863496374070637_1197946896606298112_n.jpg)
Goodbye Oakland Raiders
My emotions about the Oakland Raiders relocating to Las Vegas and the team’s impact on my life
![Soccer referee keeps his eye on the players during the game. Photo by Tabitha Mendez](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/JMH03930-900x600.jpg)
Callin’ the Shots
Referees share about their experiences outside of the game
![Senior Sanjay Gollapudi passes by a Willow Glenn defender in hopes for a shot opportunity early on into the second period.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/JMH00358-900x600.jpg)
Boys basketball: The Matadors lose in an intense matchup against Willow Glen HS
With faltering defensive plays throughout the game, the Matadors fell with a final score of 46-58
![The study session was held from 3:30-6 p.m. , and hosted around 100 students. Photo by Justine Ha](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/JMH00110-900x600.jpg)
Class of 2021 hosts their first cram session
The junior class holds an after school study session for the junior class
![All the seniors apart of the girls varsity volleyball team and coach Colin Anderson pose for a photo after the senior night game.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/JMH07597-900x600.jpg)
Girls Volleyball: The Matadors lose to Los Altos HS on their senior night
The Lady Mats defeated with a final score of 3-0
![Nordby also played field hockey for four years in high school. Field hockey was Nordbys favorite sport because of how supportive the team was.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/36922056646_9ce0cac63d_o-900x600.jpg)
Triple threat
Exploring MVHS athletes who play a sport all three seasons and how it impacts their life
![Junior Carina Johnson hopes to score and take the lead against Gunn HS in the fifth set. Photo by Justine Ha](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/3-900x506.jpg)
Girls Volleyball: The Matadors narrowly lose to Gunn HS in a tight five set match
With the final score of 3-2, the Matadors lose their eighth game of the league season
![Junior and quarterback Simon Loeffler heads off the field. Photo by Tabitha Mendez](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-27-at-12.57.44-PM-900x598.png)
Out of Action
Football coach and players reflect on the JV football team being cut and the potential long-term effects
![Frehsman Greyson Mobley makes a run against SJHS, trying to keep the Matadors in the lead. Photo by Collin Qian](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-16-at-23.36.26-900x597.png)
Football: MVHS wins against San Jose HS for the first home win of the season
Matadors win with a final score of 35-7 with strong offensive plays
![Senior Lauren Lee breaks away from the defender to lead a counter attack against Willow Glen HS. Photo by Kamyar Moradi](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/DSC_0053-1-900x598.jpg)
Field hockey: Team loses first game against Willow Glen HS
Matadors face a difficult defeat with a final score of 4-0
![Crafting a traditional farewell: The Farewell Rally](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/47926597448_0692da327f_o-900x600.jpg)
Crafting a traditional farewell: The Farewell Rally
MVHS Leadership organizes preparations for the annual end of the year Farewell Rally
![Powderpuff: How each grade level prepared for and executed their performances](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/DSC_0285-900x600.jpg)
Powderpuff: How each grade level prepared for and executed their performances
Cheer and football coaches explain their processes for preparing their teams
![MVHS baseball take home a 3-2 win on senior night](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/47822492301_6deb3be846_k-e1557635233568-900x598.jpg)
MVHS baseball take home a 3-2 win on senior night
Baseball plays Fremont HS on their last home game of the season
![Senior Itay Rabinovich commits to the University of California Santa Cruz. Photo courtesy of Rabinovich](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/59608656_292414815029684_5167570059157045248_n-900x680.jpg)
A step further in athletics and academics
Student athletes explain their scouting processes and recruitment decisions
![My brother and I, at ages 16 and 6.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/651CC523-B7C0-46AA-B285-108238339B19.JPG-900x675.jpeg)
The unspoken pressures of sibling relationships
The varying expectations between an older and younger sibling.
![Street smart shortage](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/streetsmart-900x592.png)
Street smart shortage
MVHS students' lack of street smarts will negatively affect how we navigate in the real world
![An overview of Cure Cancer Casino](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/DSC_1053-900x600.jpg)
An overview of Cure Cancer Casino
Octagon officers and attendees reflect on CCC 2019
![Finding happiness](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/happiness-pt-2-900x514.png)
Finding happiness
Why we should be placing emphasis on our mental well-being
![Queen - live show in Houston 1977
Photo courtesy of Creative Commons](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/24984407718_6d359c9bfb_b-900x546.jpg)
Who are today’s legends?
Whether Western musicians of our generation will stand the test of time.
![Juniors Anna Kolesov, Tarun Sarang, Willy Liou and Wen Jin aim at the seniors while playing in the final round to see who will take first place and who will take second. The juniors ended up beating the freshman in the first round but later lost to the seniors in the final round, taking second place.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Screen-Shot-2019-02-07-at-9.37.45-PM-900x662.png)
Avatar the Last Airbender: Dodgeball Edition
Leadership hosts a dodgeball game to pick winter rally themes.
![A Love Story: Exploring the obstacles in romantic relationships](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/A-Love-Story-900x507.png)
A Love Story: Exploring the obstacles in romantic relationships
MVHS students describe the less-publicized aspects of romantic relationships
![MV Octagon kicks off Cure Cancer Cafe](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screen-Shot-2018-12-17-at-21.47.49-900x676.png)
MV Octagon kicks off Cure Cancer Cafe
The Octagon officer team’s process for selecting committee chairs
![Santa Claus comes to town](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DSC_0189-900x600.jpg)
Santa Claus comes to town
Children and staff attend a holiday celebration with Santa and his elves
![A Look Inside: Behind the Scenes of MVHS Students](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Untitled-1-900x600.png)
A Look Inside: Behind the Scenes of MVHS Students
Different quirks of the students at MVHS
![A legacy left in the comic books](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Screen-Shot-2018-11-28-at-9.17.43-PM-494x900.png)
A legacy left in the comic books
Students speak on Stan Lee’s legacy following his death
![Adamya Srivastava and Melinda Ximen start off the meeting](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSC_0364-900x600.jpg)
Speak Your Mind
MVHS politics club prepares for first debate conference of the year
![Wired together: The implications of living in a technology-based world](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Technology-Package-1-900x505.png)
Wired together: The implications of living in a technology-based world
Students' opinions on the ever-growing impact of technology on their lives
![Teachers react to Rate My Teacher](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Screen-Shot-2018-11-18-at-11.11.41-PM-900x486.png)
Teachers react to Rate My Teacher
Teachers read and comment on their reviews
![One Last Scare: Seniors create haunted house for seven years in a row](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DSC2108-900x900.jpg)
One Last Scare: Seniors create haunted house for seven years in a row
Student-organized haunted house tradition comes to a close
![Upcoming in Octagan](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CRASH-COURSE-ON-OCTAGON-1-360x900.png)
Upcoming in Octagan
Octagon officers discuss popular events and what Octagon offers to members
![Girls Water Polo: The defeat against Santa Clara HS 15-17](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unnamed-file-900x468.png)
Girls Water Polo: The defeat against Santa Clara HS 15-17
Game against SCHS results in crowd member ejection
![Senior Josh Garcia runs after the ball with Gunn players trailing closely behind](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/44294680534_853278334b_o-900x656.jpg)
Football: Team maintains winning streak after narrowly defeating Gunn HS
MVHS struggles to maintain Cupertino’s running game as they lose the Helmet game a third year in a row
![A look at Leadership’s Homecoming Preparation](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_2220-900x600.jpg)
A look at Leadership’s Homecoming Preparation
2018-19 Leadership class prepares for the one of the biggest events of the year