El Estoque

Powderpuff: How each grade level prepared for and executed their performances

Flora Peng, Tabitha Mendez, and Collin Qian • May 24, 2019

Class pitted against class. Hundreds of students gathered in the bleachers to cheer on their teams with painted faces, color-coordinated outfits and voices ready to scream. For most of the school, Powderpuff...

Cheer and Song: Teams describe their successes at USA Nationals

Chetana Ramaiyer • April 17, 2017

Song team discuss their most recent competition and upcoming goals

Sophomores prepare for 2017 Powderpuff

Aanchal Garg • March 10, 2017

Find out how MVHS sophomores feel about 2017 Powderpuff

First competition, first place: Cheer starts the season off strong

Fatima Ali • November 6, 2015

Cheer members reflect on their first win of the year

2015-2016 cheer team selected

Anjana Melvin • April 9, 2015

New and returning cheer members express their excitement for the upcoming year

Striking a Balance

Rahul Iyer • April 8, 2015

Cheer coach’s reward system supports students’ academic performance

Spirit teams compete in Southern California Holiday Classic championship

Anjana Melvin • December 13, 2014

Cheer and song leave for Anaheim the weekend before finals

Spirit teams prepare for Feb. 28 Sadie Hawkins dance

Catherine • February 12, 2014

From workshops over winter break to the final preparations before the dance, Cheer and Song work together to organize the Sadies dance. After a date change due to a clash with after school sports games,...

Dance showcase held Mar. 1

Anjali Bhat • March 5, 2013

Even with a change of instructors and goals in the dance program, “International Rhythm” provided both classic and contemporary routines that were met with praise. Dance teacher Dasha Plaza...

VIDEO: Spirit Squad Senior Night held on Nov. 2

Yashashree Pisolkar • November 4, 2012

Cheer and Song seniors cheer for last home football game of the year

Cheer wins first place at Nor Cal Classics Dec. 4

Rachel Beyda • December 9, 2011

Cheer accomplishes an unexpected win after a rough start to their season

PHOTO GALLERY: Dance team’s spring showcase a success

Kevin Tsukii • May 23, 2011

“Let’s Get Fit” featured animals, Bboys, and Radiohead Click through for caption. On May 20, Dance team hosted its annual Spring showcase under the theme of “Let’s Get...