The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

One year, 12 students

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Sophomores

Saumya Kumaran

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For sophomore Saumya Kumaran, growing into the person she aspires to be is key in her second year as a high schooler. She hopes to be more involved in school activities become more outgoing as the year goes on.

“I expect to do much better this year, because freshman year was like the trial year almost.” Kumaran said. “I feel like outsiders would describe me as introverted cause I don’t talk a lot and I’m not [as]  outgoing [as I’d like]. I guess I just need to get to know someone before I open up,” Kumaran said. “I do wish I was more extroverted — it’s easier to meet people that way. So, I could get to know more people. But other than that, I’m pretty okay with how I am.”

“Right now I’m just no one, I’m just in the background,” she said. “I don’t do much. I have not become part of any big organizations, so that’s more of what I wanna do. I want to become part of something.”

Zach Rezakhany

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As far as self-improvement goes, sophomore Zach Rezakhany is set on improving both socially and academically. Although he had his fair share of mishaps and and awkward freshman experiences, he feels sophomore year will be better because of the experience he’s gained.

“[In] sophomore year, you are kind of more used to [the basics of high school.] I think it should be easier,” Rezakhany said. “[I just need to] put a lot of work into it. I’m going to try out for basketball this year,” he said. “Hopefully I can make that. I didn’t make it last year; I was working out everyday trying to get better, [and] over the summer. “

Sophia Powell

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Sophomore Sophia Powell has been looking forward to her sophomore year. Between working a job, dancing competitively outside of school and being a teacher assistant, achieving both her academic and personal goals is the main focus for the year.

I’m pretty occupied, but I really want to maintain a good GPA and some good grades,” Powell said.  “I loved being a part of the homecoming committee, so I really wanted to do that, so I’m still doing that, and also volunteering, like Key Club,” Powell said. “As a person, definitely I’d say I’m happy,” she said. “I like the group I’m with right now, my friends, family’s good, after school activities are good, so I’m pretty happy.”

 

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