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 Natasha Shakouri practices a role-play with junior Alok Singh. Role-plays were a part of a curriculum that MVDECA designed to introduce incoming freshman to marketing.

First DECA Boot Camp recruits incoming freshmen

Gisella Joma August 26, 2011

Week long camp aims to teach the basics of business Attention! Form a straight line! Now get out a pen and paper and write this down! It‘s time for boot camp—business boot camp that is.MVDECA...

Senior Peter Wells performs a drill during an after school practice on August 25. Coach Ed Samuels used drills such as these to improve the players’ speed, ball-handling techniques and reaction times. Photo by Carissa Chan.

Boys water polo sets high expectations with new coach

Carissa Chan August 26, 2011
Team takes different approach to game, seeks another successful season
Senior Justine Young _______. Photo used with the permission of and taken by Ben Yang.

New rule establishes face cages for field hockey

Jacob Lui August 26, 2011
National Field Hockey Coaches Association now requires all high school field hockey players to wear protective face cages during entire game
This is what Harry Potter fans are greeted with when entering the site. Screenshot by Howard Lee.

Students spellbound by Pottermore

Howard Lee August 26, 2011
MVHS takes advantage of Pottermore’s early promotion period
Princess Innogen (Emily Jordan) reads a very unpleasant letter. As usual in Shakespeare’s plays, a lack of communication and a surplus of misunderstandings play a key role in “Cymbeline.” Photo by Amrutha Dorai.

A formula for the perfect midsummer night

Amrutha Dorai August 25, 2011
Shakespeare in the Park’s “Cymbeline” works like a charm
Impacts of construction forthcoming

Impacts of construction forthcoming

Karishma Mehrotra August 25, 2011
As construction continues, students may be affected
Chiang leaves MVHS for Castilleja School

Chiang leaves MVHS for Castilleja School

Yaamini Venkataraman June 13, 2011
Students, teachers say goodbye to Chiang
Dog-petting therapy organization invited to MVHS for finals stress relief

Dog-petting therapy organization invited to MVHS for finals stress relief

Christophe Haubursin June 7, 2011

Junior Danielle Kim brings relaxation to students with canine cure from volunteer program As final exams kicked off on June 6, junior Danielle Kim spent her Monday lunch period doing...

Club promotions should be limited in middle schools

Club promotions should be limited in middle schools

Edward Wang June 7, 2011

Extracurricular activities should not take away from valuable school time Speech and Debate’s recent visit to Lawson Middle School on May 24 poses a question regarding club promotions: have the worlds...

Summer preview: Final Destination 5

Summer preview: Final Destination 5

Lisa Zhang June 6, 2011

Time to meet your Final Destination, 5 that is. On Aug. 12 be ready to brace yourself in “Final Destination 5.” Even though this movie series ended with “The Final Destination,” the fans craved...

Athletes use summer as transition period

Athletes use summer as transition period

Joseph Beyda June 5, 2011

  Players make the three-month-long switch from spring to fall sports When students get home from school next Thursday, backpacks will be thrown hastily into closets and garages, not to see the...

Tips for a successful fundraiser

Tips for a successful fundraiser

Vishakha Joshi May 28, 2011

What we can learn from Gov Team’s successful community sale Whether it is to hold a special event or to get your club out of debt, almost every team, organization, and group at MVHS has participated...

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