![The MVHS Chamber Orchestra stands in front of the California State Capitol.
Photo courtesy of John Gilchrist | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/5677020669499904167.jpg)
MVHS Chamber Orchestra plays at CASMEC
Chamber Orchestra showcases their talent at the annual California All-State Music Education Conference
![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
![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
![Students in HAmLit watch "Us" to develop a deeper understanding of the social critiques within "The Great Gatsby".](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DSC9223-2-1200x800.jpg)
MVHS students and staff review the use of film in class
Literature classes utilize film and media as supplementary learning resources for essential topics
![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
![Photos courtesy of Sean Foo, Ian Foo, Robbie Hoffman, Jodi Hoffman | Graphic by Sania Nadkarni](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Screenshot-2024-10-25-at-5.33.00 PM-1200x873.png)
MVHS athletes share the influence their parents have on their sport
Student athletes and their parents describe their relationship with the sports they share
![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
![Graphic by Yixuan (Joyce) Li | Made with Canva](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Weaving-Bonds-Collage-1-e1716767676969.png)
Weaving bonds
MVHS’s opinions on the multifaceted web of relationships
![Burji converses with her friends on the Caltrain on the way to San Francisco | Photo courtesy of Aarna Burji](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screen-Shot-2024-04-06-at-9.29.26-PM.png)
Trips to the city
MVHS students share about their day trips to San Francisco
![Baking up a business: Antoine’s cookie shop](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-13-at-6.42.55 PM-1200x802.png)
Baking up a business: Antoine’s cookie shop
Antoine Tang from Antoine’s Cookie Shop looks back on starting his business and
![Sophomore Christopher Lamfalusi attempts a pass during a hockey game.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/C67EC4B9-4887-4FE8-B069-376611DAA48A.jpg)
Time Out! Ep. 16: Christopher Lamfalusi
Sophomore Christopher Lamfalusi discusses his ice hockey journey
![Graphic by Daphne Huang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1845-1200x751.jpg)
Paddling into popularity
Students and staff share their thoughts on the rise of pickleball