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

Senior Leo Matsumoto swims the 200-yard IM with a time of 25.62 seconds.

Swim defeats Fremont High School 181.5-153.5

Varsity Girls Swim win against the Firebirds while Boys Swim ties
Niveda Hari and Liz Liu
April 3, 2024
Time Out! Ep. 18: Krishna Nathan

Time Out! Ep. 18: Krishna Nathan

Krishna Nathan discusses his chess journey
Ethan Eisler and Yixuan (Joyce) Li
April 1, 2024
Senior and Varsity 3 Boys Doubles player Saketh Korrada prepares to serve the birdie.

Varsity Badminton loses to Lynbrook High School 25-5

The Matadors fall to reigning league champions
Senior Henry Hu returns the ball against HHS defenders.

Varsity Boys Volleyball defeats Homestead High School 3-0

Matadors secure another win despite missing key players
Amberly Sun and Kaia Yuan
March 20, 2024
Junior Kimika Shimazaki poses with a baton after performing at the Welcome Back rally.

Belonging in baton

Junior Kimika Shimazaki reflects on her journey in baton twirling
Off-court champs

Off-court champs

MVHS sports depends on overlooked roles such as photographers, the athletic director, and student volunteers.
Freshman Radhika Dharmapurikar participates in the flag ceremony where every troop stands around to sing songs and do chants before announcements. Photo courtesy of Radhika Dharmapurikar

Blazing trails

Students share how being part of Scouts BSA has encouraged them to be more active
Lily Jiang
March 9, 2024
Adding fuel to F1

Adding fuel to F1

Fans of Formula One share their love for the sport
Taryn Lam and Lillian Wang
March 9, 2024
Aarushi performs with a saap during MV Bhangras performance

Balancing the beat

Students share the differences between the coach-led MV Dance team and student-run dance clubs
Aaryan Sharma and Benjamin Zhang
March 7, 2024
Two students play soccer at the Junior Stars Academy. Photo courtesy of Charlie Jiang | Used with permission

Game changing volunteers

MVHS students and athletes help support the local sports community through volunteering and coaching
Chloe Chen (left) posing for a picture with Victoria Woo (right) during media day.

Coping with Injuries

Student athletes share their experience recovering from injuries
Liz Liu
March 4, 2024
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