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

Freshman Amy Wu plays air hockey in the arcade center.

MVHS holds casual Winter Welcome Back Dance

Ayah Ali-Ahmad February 4, 2020
How Leadership switched from a Winter Formal to the casual Winter Dance
Students practice writing personality profiles in a NorCal Media Day session.

Journalism Education Association NorCal Media Day 2019

Brian Xu October 25, 2019
El Estoque gains exposure to other publications and professionals at annual journalism conference
Senior Anna Kolesov smiles at the crowd in the bleachers while linking arms with her former calculus teacher, Martin Jennings.

Introducing the Class of 2020’s Homecoming Court

Jai Uparkar October 24, 2019
Witnessing the reactions and emotions of nominated seniors at the 2019-20 Homecoming Court ceremony
Photo by Justin Rajah // Used with permission

Interact Club: Preparing for the upcoming year

Ishaani Dayal October 12, 2019
Officers focus on building connections inside and outside of the club for members this year
How Matador Mondays are created

Reaching out to new faces: Matador Mondays

Tyler Cho September 27, 2019
Leadership’s Matador Recognition commission celebrates members of the MVHS community
MVHS 50th Anniversary Celebration

MVHS 50th Anniversary Celebration

Jai Uparkar September 25, 2019
Alumni and FUHSD board members reflect on the impact of MVHS on their lives
Leaders on the field

Leaders on the field

Exploring different leadership roles held in the sports community
Returning to the disco

Returning to the disco

Ayah Ali-Ahmad August 26, 2019
The Welcome Back Dance draws in students and local businesses
Senior Catherine Cole blows bubbles as her friend senior Natalie Kledzik looks on. Some kids watched in fascination while others popped them.

Class of 2020 hosts first Senior Sunrise of the year

Jai Uparkar August 25, 2019
Seniors explain the significance of the event and class bonding
The custodial parade

The custodial parade

Jai Uparkar May 6, 2019

The custodian carts, adorned with bananas, mini flags and Mario Kart symbols and characters, whizzed past the rally court at a cool two miles per hour during lunch on May 1. The parade was organized by...

MVHS hosts social food truck event “Off the Grid”

MVHS hosts social food truck event “Off the Grid”

Justine Ha and Elena Khan April 22, 2019

  On March 12, a sub group of students part of MVHS Leadership, MVHS Outreach, held a social food truck event from 4 to 7 p.m. in the rally court. “Off the Grid” specializes in catering...

A night of dreams

A night of dreams

Jasmine Lee and Claire Wen March 31, 2019

The planning process for the 2019 junior prom began a year ago, with the decision on a venue. Like years past, it was held at the Corinthian Grand Ballroom in San Jose. Junior and class officer Christopher...

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