![Senior Clara Fan poses for a photo after the game with a homemade sash and a basketball signed by her teammates. Photo | Leah Desai](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DSC_0263-1-1200x807.jpg)
Senior Clara Fan scores 1,000 points in her Varsity Basketball career
Fan scores 25 points against Menlo-Atherton High School on Jan. 25
![Come winter when the snow falls upon the peaks of mountains, some MVHS students and staff make the recurring trip to hit their favorite runs, bringing back memories of their past adventures. Photo illustration | Dylan Nguyen](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Untitled-design-2.png)
MVHS students share their skiing experiences and recommendations
Students and staff recall their various memories hitting the slopes
![Sarah Shelke attends the award ceremony for the International Children's Peace Prize as a nominee. Photo courtesy of Sarah Shelke | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screen-Shot-2024-12-09-at-3.11.32-PM-1200x1152.png)
MVHS student recognized as a 2024 International Children’s Peace Prize Top 3 Finalist
Mind4Youth co-founder Sarah Shelke reflects on her experience being honored for her work
![Senior Eric Tang prepares to throw the water polo ball. Photo | Manas Kottakota](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DSC_0591-512-2-1200x798.jpg)
What motivates you?
MVHS athletes share what motivates them to do their sport
![Freshman Michelle Wang shakes hands with a CIF commissioner after individually qualifying for CIF State Championships. Photo by Kenneth Gan | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/gan-900x1200.jpg)
Michelle Wang competes in the CIF Girls Golf state final
Freshman Michelle Wang ties for 17th place
![Leadership holds annual Halloween costume contest](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DSC_0251-1200x945.jpg)
Leadership holds annual Halloween costume contest
A Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and Secret Service group costume wins the group contest
![Junior Miya Sakurai and her Asian league team play on the court at Oracle Arena. Photo courtesy of Miya Sakurai | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1Sq3aeaoT1i_Z8FDxfAslg-1200x900.jpg)
Bound through ball
Asian league basketball brings the Asian community together
![Rachel Cassar, Claudia Zambon, Kristi Iwami, Ashton Chen, Allen Riddle, Melody Yi, Lisa Fernandez](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-2.png)
New teachers share their backgrounds and goals for the new school year
MVHS staff joining in the 2024-2025 school year introduce themselves to the school
![Parents, teachers and students volunteer at the Snack Shack, serving foods like burgers and nachos to customers. Photo by Mia Wetzler | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/unnamed-3-1200x978.jpg)
Snack Shack workers discuss the preparation process and the community aspect behind it
Volunteers from MV’s concession stand come from various in-school communities to help raise funds
![Season traditions](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled_Artwork-2-1200x849.jpg)
Season traditions
Sports teams carry on annual traditions
![The six seniors hold up the CCS DII Championship trophy.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_6384-e1715636841528-1200x783.jpg)
Boys Volleyball defeats Aragon High School and wins the CCS DII Championship 3-0
Matadors maintain strong lead throughout the CCS finals
![Sophomore Vivana Dave attempts a synchronized dive along side another diver while two of her teammates converse in the hot tub. Photo courtesy of Vivana Dave | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2621-1200x665.jpg)
The delight of diving
New divers find love for the sport and its supportive environment