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

A 1998 portrait of Avvakumovits | Photo courtesy of Tom Avvakumovits

FUHSD teacher and administrator retires to put family first

Associate Superintendent Tom Avvakumovits retires after spending his whole career at FUHSD
Eric Zhou
March 5, 2024
Pay for Play

Pay for Play

MVHS students look at the economic impacts of spending money on video games
Stephanie Zhang and Riya Murthy
March 1, 2024
Senior Samhita Kashyap transferred to MVHS her sophomore year after deliberating between multiple bay area high schools, convinced by its reputation of strong academics.

New kid syndrome

Transfer students address obstacles posed by a rigid culture at MVHS
Jami Lim and Stella Petzova
February 2, 2024
Sleep

Sleep

From their dreams to their sleep schedules and behaviors, MVHS students have wildly varying experiences with sleep.
Several students like to sleep on time to maintain their mental and physical health.

Priceless sleep

MVHS students and teachers emphasize the importance of sleep
Arushi Singh
January 27, 2024
TBH...

TBH…

MVHS students share their texting habits and styles
Ananda Singh and Lillian Wang
January 26, 2024
A night to remember

A night to remember

Students describe their unusual dreaming experiences
Corinna Kuo and Kathryn Foo
January 26, 2024
With many students not getting the recommended hours of sleep needed, some resort to falling asleep in class to make up for lost sleep.

School daze

Students and teachers discuss the experiences behind students napping during class
Kaia Yuan
January 26, 2024
Seeking sleep

Seeking sleep

Members of the MVHS community share their perspectives on sleep issues
Amberly Sun and Lillian Wang
January 26, 2024
Some MVHS students have experienced sleepwalking at night, causing them to get out of bed unconsciously.

The secret life of sleep

MVHS students share their sleep behaviors
Pranati Kotamraju and Alan Tai
January 26, 2024
Service and self

Service and self

Students and staff share military aspirations and experiences
Giljoon Lee and Dahlia Schilling
January 25, 2024
An open door

An open door

Maribel Sanchez’s journey to becoming a long-term guidance counselor substitute
Mihir Vishwarupe and April Wang
January 25, 2024
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