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Articles by Aashna Patel
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About the Contributors Crystal Cheng, Sports Editor Crystal Cheng is currently a junior and a sports editor for El Estoque. In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano, watching Netflix and bullet journaling. Jisha Rajala, Opinion Editor Jisha is currently a junior and an opinion editor for El Estoque. In her free time, she enjoys baking, drawing and rewatching shows. Kripa Mayureshwar, Managing Editor Kripa is currently a senior and a managing editor for El Estoque.
Students for change: 5TRINGS
The deep, rich timbre of the violin echoed through the room as senior Dillon Huang performed “Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor” by Max Burch at the Cupertino Health and Wellness Center. For many seniors, the teen is a small blessing — someone who brings music and beauty into their life once a month.
Women shaping the future
Exploring the aspirations and passions of six inspiring women and girls from MVHS Avni Gandhi, Aashna Patel, and Jiya Singh Gender-based discrimination, prejudice and stereotypes make it harder for women to pursue male-dominated careers. Although some find that their interests deviate from what’s considered “feminine” or what fields have already been clearly defined, MVHS women and girls have been carving out their futures in various areas they are truly passionate about.
Woman in art and design: Mira Bhardwaj
From a young age, senior Mira Bhardwaj recalls being interested in art, whether it be drawing in her sketchbook or exploring watercolor paints. After she started taking art classes when she was 8 years old, Bhardwaj began incorporating new mediums including newspaper, oil paints and textured paper into her art pieces. Reflecting on her 10 years of involvement in the arts, Bhardwaj says that her favorite parts of the process are generating new ideas and seeing her pieces evolve in unexpected ways.
Woman in health sciences: Sophia Bokovikova
On June 25, 2022, MVHS Alum ’22 Sophia Bokovikova assisted in the delivery process of her brother, Anthony. After talking with the obstetrician about her interests in birthing and human development, Bokovikova got the opportunity to help deliver the placenta of the baby. Throughout this experience, Bokovikova admired the nursing team and anesthesiologist for responding quickly to stressful situations and started seeing their work in a different light.
Students for change: Students Demand Action
“I had two sons in high school at the time [of the Parkland shootings] and I picked one of them up after school that day and he said to me, ‘Did you hear what happened today in Florida?’” Meg Lord, San Jose Moms Demand Action (MDA) Welcome Lead, said. “And I said, ‘Yeah, I did.’ And he said, ‘So I guess this is just normal now.’ And my heart dropped. I realized that my children were growing up in a world where they were starting to think that mass shootings of children and others were normal.
14 days of love: Dylan and Lilia
In the 13th installment of the 14 days of love series, El Estoque explores the relationship between Sophomore Lilia Murase and Junior Dylan Chaahoub About the Contributors Aashna Patel, Features Editor Aashna is a senior and a features editor for El Estoque. She plays field hockey at MVHS and in her free time, she enjoys reading, drinking boba and spending time with her friends. Taryn Lam, Features Editor Taryn is a junior and a features editor for El Estoque.
Students for change: Erin Handelsman
Stumbling between the large Western red-cedar trees that populated the beautiful Juan de Fuca strait in Canada, sophomore and Eagle Scout Erin Handelsman and her best friend, Prospect High School sophomore Jacob Kahn trudged along on their 27 mile hike. The previous days’ wet weather had created mud slick grounds that made it difficult for the scouts to pass through, and as the day dragged on, the tension thickened as they lost their way.
14 days of love: Kimika & Shozo
Aashna is a senior and a features editor for El Estoque. She plays field hockey at MVHS and in her free time, she enjoys reading, drinking boba and spending time with her friends.
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