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

Adorned with rainbow heart stickers, a  participant of Assembly Member Haney’s parade group waves a rainbow pride flag and a bisexual flag to the beats of the parade music. Photo by Benjamin Zhang.
San Francisco Pride Parade 2024
The Golden City wraps up Pride Month with its annual LGBTQIA+ parade
July 19, 2024
District shift to Communication PD
District shift to Communication PD
June 3, 2024

FUHSD’s Professional Learning and Teacher Education...

FAFSA failure
FAFSA failure
May 30, 2024

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is...

Seniors Dylan Moore and Crystal Cheng receive the Music Boosters Awards from Instrumental Music Director John Gilchrist, both planning to pursue a music-related degree in college.
MVHS holds its 53rd annual Senior Awards Ceremony
May 25, 2024

MVHS administration held the 53rd annual Senior Awards...

MVHS best friend
MVHS' best friend
MVHS students share the roles that their pets have played in their lives
June 9, 2024
Students and staff explain their experiences with translating media.
In translation
June 6, 2024
Exploring the art and impact of translation in the MVHS community
The Lees family home in Cardington, Ohio. || Photo provided by Robin Lee
Living in the USA
June 2, 2024

The Lee family’s history in America is older than...

Speaking Up
Speaking Up
June 2, 2024

The sudden blare of the alarms sets MVHS in motion...

AI Detectors
AI Detectors
MVHS teachers attempt to detect essays written with AI
June 11, 2024
Twin Time
Twin Time
June 2, 2024

Dear Meggie, Can you believe how many people still...

Theres more to a journey than the destination...or chicken wings.
Just wing it
May 31, 2024

“I’m getting those chicken wings, no matter what.” It...

I found my sense of community through Monta Vista Raas
From stress to solace
May 31, 2024

At the end of the most stressful week of school, I...

Sophomore Jillian Yang shows a smile after a point during a tennis game. Used with permission from Jillian Yang.
Time Out! Ep. 25: Jillian Yang
Jillian Yang’s perfect match with tennis
June 4, 2024
Senior Catherine Chen practices for an upcoming match for MVHS golf team.
Time Out! Ep. 24: Catherine Chen
May 29, 2024

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Junior Darren Lin and sophomore Agasthya Kothuri met each other through their participation in track and field. Since meeting each other, Lin has offered Kothuri suggestions about improving his form in triple jump.
Senior support
May 27, 2024

Freshman Kara Wong’s favorite part about being on...

Anya Walia, third to the left, stands with the dive team. Photo courtesy of Anya Walia | Used with permission
Time Out! Ep. 23: Anya Walia
May 27, 2024

AS: Hi everyone, my name is Arshiya Sen, I’m...

Man on the street: Seniors give their freshman-self advice
Man on the street: Seniors give their freshman-self advice
Class of 2024 gives advice to their freshman-year selves
June 3, 2024
Main Street magic
Main Street magic
June 1, 2024

Main Street Cupertino is a mixed-use development featuring...

The sophomore year World Literature curriculum dives deep into many books such as George Orwells Animal Farm. Graphic by Isabelle Kok
Kush Mathur's guide to sophomore year literature
May 29, 2024

Benjamin Zhang · Kush Mathur's guide to sophomore...

Tatiana Yoo (12) submitted Started With A Box to the NUMU Los Gatos ArtNow exhibition. Yoo responded to the prompt In Transition with a piece reflecting on childhood wonder.
Award-winning artists
May 27, 2024

When going to install her artwork for the NUMU ArtNow...

Volume 54, Issue 6, April 25, 2024
Volume 54, Issue 6, April 25, 2024