High school is a time when many of us discover our identities and meet some of our closest friends; where we go through biological changes and experience cementing personal growth. But is the high school experience the same for everyone? Some of our teachers went to MHS too and talkedContinue Reading
MHS has around 200 students that qualify for special education, and these students attend classes at every level, according to special education department lead Kathleen Willinsky. “The kids are in so many different classes,” Willinsky said. “You wouldn’t even know if they’re in your class or not.” Although general educationContinue Reading
The first thing that might catch your eye walking into E05 is the art on the walls — renaissance paintings and historical posters cover nearly every inch, giving the classroom warmth and intrigue. Like his meticulously organized bright blue desks that provide a fun and striking contrast to the warm-tonedContinue Reading
Biracial people living in America and in our community experience a unique lifestyle, from facing assumptions, to navigating parents of different races, and reacting to how the media portrays their experiences. Jada Roper, a senior who currently attends Milpitas Middle College High School, is African American and white. Most ofContinue Reading
At the beginning of this school year, several new staff members began working on campus, according to an email sent out by MHS, Junior Osborn Wang, and guidance counselor Crystal Beltran. Among these new faces, one stood out in particular — Assistant Principal Andrew Dinh — whom many students mayContinue Reading
In August 2022, 18 students at Robert Randall Elementary School entered second-grade teacher Daisy Gonzalez’s classroom after over two years of learning disrupted by the pandemic, Gonzalez said. The most urgent issue was that her students were underperforming—five of them could not recognize the alphabet, and almost all of themContinue Reading
Walking into counselor Cory Nakamoto’s office, one immediately notices the pictures of his family on his desk and the numerous posters around the room. Students walk in and out of the office throughout the year, whether it’s for discussing something academic or personal. Nakamoto has worked in education for 17Continue Reading
Not everyone agrees on what patriotism means, or if there is even a need for it. Staff members come from distinct backgrounds, had different upbringings, and share differing viewpoints on how American patriotism and values should be handled on our campus. The difference between opinions begins with different interpretations ofContinue Reading
When junior Angie Wang walked into her third-period AP Physics 1 class on the first day of school, she was one of four girls in a class of 25 students, she said. According to schoolwide statistics provided by MHS staff secretary and data analyst Stacey Ryan, AP Physics 1 isContinue Reading
Whether it’s grunting heavy-lifters, active runners, or health-conscious dieters, today’s gym-goers all go to the gym with the intention of improving some aspect of their overall lifestyle. Many students at MHS have found newfound passions through working out regularly, whether it be lifting weights, benching, or simply exercising and toningContinue Reading
After traveling throughout Europe, Asia, and North America, and experiencing many cultures and interacting with various peoples, MHS alumnus Sheldon Hentschke has found his way back to his hometown, Milpitas, as an English student-teacher under English teacher Ginger Roy. After graduating from high school, he attended San José State University,Continue Reading
What started as messing around on a piano in her room has grown into a genuine career for senior Savannah Martinez, also known by her stage name Savaiah. She released her first single, “Complicated,” on Feb. 26, 2021, on Spotify and Apple Music. More recently, she released another single, “ImContinue Reading