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

Every day during the week of Sept. 19, 23 red folders designated for each teacher absent were laid out at 7 a.m. for their respective substitutes to pick up. Some of the substitutes were former MVHS teachers who, according to Front Desk representative Diane  Howard, are often contacted by teachers who know they will be absent a certain day. Photo by Aafreen Mahmood.

Teachers attend district-wide workshops

Aafreen Mahmood September 23, 2011
ELD conference teaches staff to use speech and writing for curriculum enhancement
SHARING KNOWLEDGE: After seeing his students’ growing interest in Prezi, English teacher Matt Brashears teaches his Mythology and Folklore students how to use the software on Sept. 12.  Photo by Kevin Tsukii

Teaching to the TECH

Aafreen Mahmood September 21, 2011
Teachers engage students with technology inside and outside of the classroom
Food Services Supervisor Frank Lihn serves Kung Pao Noodles to students on Thursday Aug. 25, otherwise known as “Stir Fry Day.” According to Lihn, his food station in the cafeteria pushes an average of 150 students through per day. Photo by Kevin Tsukii.

Cafeteria implements new changes for the year

Aafreen Mahmood September 3, 2011
New menu, structure, and organization prove successful for cafeteria staff during first weeks of school
Three Leadership sections merged into two

Three Leadership sections merged into two

Aafreen Mahmood May 25, 2011

District anticipates budget cuts, takes early action to save money On May 12, previously accepted Community Leadership members were no longer guaranteed their positions, and instead found out about...

Bus crash in student parking lot, driver dead

Bus crash in student parking lot, driver dead

Aafreen Mahmood April 24, 2011

Passenger unharmed, minimal damage to bus On April 15, a school bus crashed into a pole in the student parking lot at approximately 3:45 p.m. leaving the driver dead. She was declared dead when...

Elected class officers for 2011-2012 state goals

Elected class officers for 2011-2012 state goals

Aafreen Mahmood April 20, 2011

Soon-to-be officers discuss objectives, school issues, and possible solutions The results of the class office elections were released on Wednesday, April 13. The majority of the elected officers...

MVHS freshman wins multiple awards at Synopsys Science Fair

MVHS freshman wins multiple awards at Synopsys Science Fair

Aafreen Mahmood April 13, 2011

Paras Jain implements new algorithms to test and improve credit card security On April 3, freshman Paras Jain walked out of Great America auditorium with $1,100, a bronze medallion, certificate, and...

A night to remember

A night to remember

Aafreen Mahmood May 31, 2010

One night, one life experience. How important can senior ball be?   For the first time in our lives, we seniors are romantically in need.  Those among us lucky enough to have found...

Hot and cold

Hot and cold

Aafreen Mahmood May 20, 2010

 Jamba Juice adds a new set of hot blends to its list of drinks  Jamba Tea. It's a good thing Jamba Juice started off as a juice store instead of tea store. Jamba Tea just doesn't...

Bye bye doggie

Bye bye doggie

Aafreen Mahmood April 27, 2010

 Milo moves out of the house   The month of April has been crazy for the Lau family. My mom is in the middle of selling our house, my older sister moved out into her own house and Milo...

In defense of young love

In defense of young love

Aafreen Mahmood April 23, 2010

Reader advisory: emotional bio-hazard Teenagers have their own set of haters  — namely skeptics and killjoys — who simply disapprove. The prolific texting, the reckless driving, the that's-what-she-said...

Control-C Silicon Valley

Control-C Silicon Valley

Aafreen Mahmood April 22, 2010

 Russia is going to attempt to copy Silicon Valley · Silicon Valley is a technological and innovative hotspot, and Russia wants one too. So,they are going to "copy/paste and condense" the...

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