AVID Deconstructed
October 20, 2018
When the bell rings, students settle in their seats as the sound of papers flipping and small whispers permeate the room. The binders click open as the teacher circulates around the room, asking students to explain their organizational methods. Organization checks are a typical task once a month in ...
Teachers and their dogs
April 25, 2014
1. Biology teacher Pooya Hajjarian Breed: Chocolate Labrador Retriever Name: Koochook Age: 5 years old One of biology teacher Pooya Hajjarian’s first memories of Koochook was not pleasant — when he met his fiancée for the first time to get breakfast, Hajjarian remembers loo...
‘Iron Chef’ competition leads to sweet success
December 8, 2013
Leadership’s Student Recognition commission hosted the Iron Chef cooking competition modeled after the famous Food Network show, on Dec. 8. If foods had several components, such as a filling or a garnish, teams were allowed to prepare at home, but assembly and presentation of the final dish had to...
Boys soccer: New team looks forward to promising season
December 6, 2013
Despite graduated players, team hopes to make CCS after preseason wins. Read More »...
Video: Students give thanks to staff
November 28, 2013
Thanksgiving season provides students opportunity to thank teachers. Read More »...
VIDEO: Summer road trips with Hajjarian and Jones
September 9, 2013
Biology teachers Pooya Hajjarian and Kyle Jones share stories of their summer road trips to Los Angeles and Portland. Read More »...
Boys soccer: Matadors hand Firebirds first loss of the season
January 28, 2013
The Matadors faced off against the Fremont Firebirds, the last undefeated team in the league on Jan. 25. After a quick start and crisp passes, the Matadors were able to fend off any early goals by the Firebirds. In the second half, MVHS played aggressively and was able to get a goal to take the lead...
Boys soccer: Second regular season loss for Matadors
January 10, 2013
Boys varsity soccer played a tight first half against Palo Alto but eventually fell behind 1-3. Read More »...
Boys soccer: Game ends on two goals in stoppage time
December 16, 2012
The Matadors lost the match 1-2. The Matadors faced off against the Santa Teresa High School Saints on Dec. 12 at home. The team had not practiced on Thursday because the campus was closed due to the bomb threat. “It may have taken away the intensity that we usually have during practice,” ...
Boys soccer: Easy 8-0 victory over San Lorenzo Valley
December 11, 2012
Playing on the new turf field for the second time, varsity boys soccer defeated San Lorenzo Valley High School in a shutout on Dec. 10. In a relaxed, low-key game, the Matadors scored eight goals and allowed none. Forward sophomore Brad Ohadi led offensive efforts with three goals and three assis...
A closer look at the real problem when it comes to dirty dancing
September 26, 2012
Freaking is acceptable ― but only if you do it the right way. Freaking has always been controversial at MVHS, but in the battle between students and administration, a major group is discountedó the teachers. Let's be honest: students aren't going to stop freaking any time soon. But that is...
Boys soccer: Matadors add third shutout to the season
January 22, 2012
Four league games into the season, the Matadors have had resounding wins over most of their opponents. Even though they faced a disappointing 1-0 loss against Los Gatos, that one point is the only point scored against MVHS so far in the season. They added another win on Jan. 20 to their record by defeating Fremont 2-0. The...
