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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Senior Alysa Phattanaphibul smiles while listening to a speech by coach Andrew Pappas. Pappas prepared a short speech to reflect on his time with each of the seniors.

Wrestling beats Gunn High School on senior night

Anna Jerolimov February 6, 2022
Matadors win last dual meet of the season 42-32
The Sounds of MVHS

The Sounds of MVHS

In this package, El Estoque's Arts & Entertainment Section uncovers the quotidian sounds that fill the rooms of MVHS and define unique memories, whether it be the laughter that traverses classrooms...

While she now appreciates the tradition of expressing ones love on Valentines Day, Liu finds that the commercialization of the holiday can be overwhelming.

Analyzing the downsides of the holiday of love

Crystal Cheng February 4, 2022
The MVHS community reflects on aspects of Valentine’s Day it wishes would change
Athletic trainer Javier Margarito and his daughter pour a cup of water on Cler’s tree before  in the nearby Olive Court to enjoy some of Cler’s favorite foods. Photo by Gauri Manoj

MVHS hosts tree dedication to honor former English teacher Stacey Cler

Melody Cui and Gauri Manoj February 1, 2022
Staff and students come together to commemorate Cler’s lasting impacts
Juniors Julianna Kimm and Varshini Peddinti guard an opponent from passing the ball to a teammate.

Girls Basketball beats Fremont High School 45-34

Anna Jerolimov, Sarah Liu, and Kalyani Puthenpurayil January 29, 2022
Matadors remain undefeated in league with 6-0 record
Senior and captain Hannah Baker wrestles an opponent from Mountain View High School during a dual meet on Thursday, Jan. 20.

Girls Wrestling secures fifth place in its first tournament in school history

Anna Jerolimov and Matthew Yoshimoto January 27, 2022
Introducing MVHS’s first Girls Wrestling team and its three medalists
The College Board announces new format for the SAT

The College Board announces new format for the SAT

Tanish Mendki January 27, 2022
Explaining the changes made to the standardized test
Coronavirus illustration, different size viruses on a gradient background. Illustration by the CDC

COVID-19 surges for weeks following winter break

Krish Dev, Website Editor January 24, 2022
Understanding the increase in COVID-19 cases at FUHSD
Junior Iona Xia stands in the tree pose.

Teachers implement mental health practices in classrooms

Angela Zhang January 24, 2022
Examining how teachers directly promote self care
The team raises senior Remy Haghighi in a celebratory cheer after winning the game against Cupertino High School 4-1.

Boys Soccer defeats Cupertino High School 4-1

Anna Jerolimov and Kalyani Puthenpurayil January 23, 2022
Matadors’ intensity allows them to dominate CHS
Senior Claire Yang experiments with different types of art, from charcoal still lifes to digital drawings.

Choosing artistic and hands-on electives

Kalyani Puthenpurayil January 22, 2022
Exploring the creative courses that students take at MVHS
Take our December news quiz

Take our December news quiz

Riya Ravuri and Matthew Yoshimoto January 15, 2022
Test your knowledge of key events last month
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