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Club Commission now requires clubs to take meeting minutes and submit them with a confirmation form by 3 p.m. a week after the meeting was held. According to lead commissioner senior Zerreen Kazi, the commission is attempting to be more official in its policies and comply with state auditors’ regulations. Screenshot by Karen Feng.

Club Commission requires meeting minutes as of Feb. 11

Karen Feng • February 27, 2014
New rule requires club officers to submit meeting minutes to comply with state auditing regulations but meets backlash.

School Site Council provides funding to student clubs

Karen Feng • February 11, 2014
Council met Feb. 6 to discuss funding, receive principal’s update.
ASB vice president senior Leon Chen introduces Legislative Council procedures to its new members on Jan. 30 in the Leadership room. The council discussed denying proposed clubs, the upcoming Challenge Success survey and a poll to determine what students want changed on campus. Photo by Karen Feng.

New Legislative Council reaches out to student body

Karen Feng • February 5, 2014
Council members discuss club approval and using student opinion to implement change.
Parents and administrators come together at the Challenge Success meeting to discuss stress at MVHS. Although only 17 parents attended, the PTSA hopes to reach more community members with a campus-wide survey. Photo by Karen Feng.

Challenge Success reaches out to parents

Karen Feng • January 22, 2014
PTSA holds Challenge Success meeting on Jan. 14 to introduce program, brainstorm with parents.
Starting next semester, Club Commission will enforce the rule that clubs must take down posters for completed events the following Friday after school. If they do not follow the rule, clubs risk receiving a strike. Photo by Karen Feng.

Fourth Club Council increases communication between Club Commission and club presidents

Karen Feng • December 10, 2013
Club Commission discusses poster rules, office hours, Club Promo Day and Club Day at fourth meeting.

Girls golf: Captains Reflect

Karen Feng • November 15, 2013
Seniors Natalie Ng and Shruthi Perati discuss their journey.
Legislative Council approves two new clubs

Legislative Council approves two new clubs

Karen Feng • November 15, 2013
Council approves club motions Operation Christmas Child, ECSB E-Waste Drive and Typhoon Haiyan Red Cross fundraiser at third meeting.

Field Hockey: Lady Mats stage comeback victory

Karen Feng • November 3, 2013
MVHS field hockey continues to CCS with 5-1 win.
This “stress tree,” developed by the MVHS Challenge Success team during a working session at the Fall Conference, displays the causes and effects of stress at MVHS. The CS team aims to create research-based solutions to increase student engagement, reduce stress and discuss long-term success. Photo used with permission of PTSA President Jim Cunningham.

PTSA discusses academic changes in third monthly meeting

Karen Feng • October 25, 2013
Meeting topics included the Common Core, STAR testing, accreditation and LeGos.
Senior co-captain Natalie Ng picks up the flag at the fourth hole for senior co-captain Shruthi Perati at their match against Gunn High School on Oct. 17 at Deep Cliff Golf Course. Ng will likely attend the SCVL championships on Oct. 22 due to her 20th seed ranking before the match. Photo by Karen Feng.

Girls golf: Senior night game ends in 181-217 loss

Karen Feng • October 21, 2013
Despite defeat by league co-champion Gunn, three individuals to progress to league championships.

Girls Golf: One loss and one win

Karen Feng • September 18, 2013
Despite a 227-207 loss against Homestead High School, Matadors receive first win in two years against Presentation High School.

Girls golf: Team experiences rough start

Karen Feng • September 7, 2013
Matadors are defeated 189-231 by Lynbrook High School in inaugural Santa Clara Athletic League game.
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