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

Freshmen Sammi Dunn (left) and Jackie Cai (right). Two new members of the MVHS girls volleyball team posed together before warm ups. Photo by Maggie McCormick.

Taking their time: Freshmen deal with less playing time on varsity volleyball

Maggie McCormick September 4, 2017
Freshmen on the girls volleyball team take on the challenges of varsity
50 fresh faces: Class of 2021

50 fresh faces: Class of 2021

Karen Sanchez August 23, 2017
A look into 50 freshmen's first week of school
MVHS students discuss the purpose and successes of Link Crew

MVHS students discuss the purpose and successes of Link Crew

Mingjie Zhong August 22, 2016
Link Crew activities may be fun and welcoming, but the Link experience varies for freshmen and Link leaders
How to become a time management expert

How to become a time management expert

Sannidhi Menon August 22, 2016
Returning students offer their advice on time management to incoming freshmen
Track and Field: Q&A with team freshmen

Track and Field: Q&A with team freshmen

Emma Lam April 1, 2016
Freshmen team members share season aspirations
Link Leaders are assisting, not intruding on freshmen

Link Leaders are assisting, not intruding on freshmen

Tal Marom September 24, 2015
Staunch opposition to grade-sharing actually increases the value we give to grades
First impressions: 40 Fresh Faces

First impressions: 40 Fresh Faces

Colin Ni August 24, 2014
El Estoque asked 40 freshmen about their experiences so far in MVHS
New on campus: Fresh ambitions for a new year

New on campus: Fresh ambitions for a new year

Neha Ramchandani August 22, 2013
Leaving last year behind them, students start over with a clean slate.
New on campus: 50 Fresh Faces

New on campus: 50 Fresh Faces

Namrata Ramani August 22, 2013
Freshmen explore their new territory with mixed emotions — anxiety, anticipation and excitement.
Class officer elections lose validity throughout high school

Class officer elections lose validity throughout high school

Eva Spitzen September 3, 2012
The trend of officer positions being locked in after freshman year is becoming increasingly apparent
Rushed preparations of freshman class lead to disadvantage at rally

Rushed preparations of freshman class lead to disadvantage at rally

Nathan Desai September 3, 2012
Disorganized freshman class reveals unfair aspect of rallies
Little Italy deemed successful by class of 2015

Little Italy deemed successful by class of 2015

Sara Yang April 7, 2012
Freshman talent showcase and pasta night resulted in unanticipated level of class bonding
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