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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Co-presidents senior David Chang and junior Sydney Howard strike a signature Habitat for Humanity pose during a build in 2012 with alumni Alaina Lui and Atharva Fulay. Photo used with permission of David Chang.

MVHS Habitat for Humanity admitted as official chapter

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan December 16, 2014
Habitat for Humanity looks forward to increased legitimacy as a club after being named an official chapter of the official Habitat for Humanity International organization
Cupertino community looks for change after tragic death of MVHS student

Cupertino community looks for change after tragic death of MVHS student

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan December 15, 2014
Parents and Cupertino City Council members join forces to prevent accidents in the future.
Della Flint listens as a woman tells a story about a reckless biker driving through heavy traffic. Flint stayed at the entire event to make sure that all riders returned safely.

Memorial Ride for Ethan Wong continues despite lack of support from school

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan December 2, 2014
Although MVHS administration canceled the event, the Cupertino community gathered to honor the lost life of an MVHS student
Senior Dmitriy Gutnik attends boys soccer tryouts on NOv. 12. Despite his recent ACL injury, Gutnik continues to pllay school soccer and club soccer.

ACL Injuries: Taking a Break

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan November 19, 2014
As athletes become more involved in their sports, the ACL injury poses a threat to their athletic progress.
Girls tennis: Team bounces back with a strong win against Los Gatos High School

Girls tennis: Team bounces back with a strong win against Los Gatos High School

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan October 26, 2014
After last week’s disappointing loss against Saratoga High School, the team redeems itself with a 6-1 win against LGHS
Field hockey: Team endures 8-0 loss against Los Gatos High School

Field hockey: Team endures 8-0 loss against Los Gatos High School

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan October 19, 2014
The Lady Matadors lost to top-seeded LGHS 8-0, but remained proud of their play during the game
Field hockey: Team blows out Cupertino High School in second regular season game

Field hockey: Team blows out Cupertino High School in second regular season game

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan September 29, 2014
Lady Matadors beat CHS 6-1 after a dominant second half
Senior Michael Ligier begins his senior year as FBLA president, DECA member and Speech captain. Ligier aims to recreate the same experiences he had as a freshman for new members. Photographed by Malini Ramaiyer

FBLA President looks to merge ideas from three different clubs

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan September 29, 2014
A member of FBLA, DECA and Speech and Debate, senior Michael Ligier seeks to pass down his experiences
Field hockey: Game timeline of MVHS vs. Leigh High School

Field hockey: Game timeline of MVHS vs. Leigh High School

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan September 25, 2014
Lady Matadors let a dominant first half slip, resulting in a 1-1 tie.
Used but in Good Condition

Used but in Good Condition

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan September 24, 2014

Hey Coach, are you really good at Fruit Ninja?” said a runner as cross country coach Kirk Flatow drove a butcher’s knife through another watermelon. Every year, the Cross Country team kicks off its...

Liveblog: Football vs. Westmont

Liveblog: Football vs. Westmont

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan September 19, 2014
The football game begins tonight at 7:00 p.m.
Junior Nikki Stuart clears the ball to a wing.  The use of wingers was essential in creating crosses for shot opportunities. Photo by Kalpana Gopalkrishnan.

Field Hockey: Team’s dominant offense leads to winning preseason opener

Kalpana Gopalkrishnan September 1, 2014
An impenetrable MVHS shuts out Los Altos High School 3-0 in a friendly scrimmage.
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