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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Assistant Principal Janice Chen gets recognized at a FUHSD Board meeting for her new position. Janice Chen | Used with permission.

MVHS Assistant Principal Janice Chen is appointed the new principal of Lynbrook High School

After seven years as assistant principal at MVHS, Janice Chen will begin her new position as principal of LHS in the 2025-2026 academic year
Aprameya Rupanagunta, Staff Writer
May 9, 2025
Former El Estoque Editor-in-Chief Alan Tai sits in shock alongside journalism adviser Julia Satterthwaite after winning National Journalist of the Year for 2025. Photo | Chris Waugaman

Former Editor-in-Chief Alan Tai wins National Journalist of the Year from the Journalism Education Association

Alongside Tai’s accolade, El Estoque magazine and website earns recognition with four other national awards
Kathryn Foo and Ethan Kellogg
May 4, 2025
Junior Gillie Ross uses her hands to paddle the Class of 2026 boat. Photo | Melody Lin

Class of 2026 earn a victory in the Boat Battle

Students face off in the MVHS pool on self-constructed boats
Sih Yu (Melody) Lin and Erin Liu
May 3, 2025
Parents discuss at the PTSA meeting in the Student Union

MVHS PTSA meets in the Student Union for monthly meeting

The agenda includes budget decisions and student representatives for next year
Arushi Singh and Arshiya Sen
April 13, 2025
At the Planned Parenthood booth, an attendee wins a prize after spinning the wheel. Photo | Kate Yang

Cupertino’s Earth Day and Arbor Festival sets a spotlight on environmental issues

The City of Cupertino hosted the interactive event to educate people and spread awareness on the environment
Vaishnavi Katukam and Kate Yang
April 11, 2025
The Pooch Plunge was held on Saturday, March 29 and gave local dogs a fun day in the pools at Blackberry Farms. Photo | Ananya Chaudhary

The City of Cupertino holds the first of two Pooch Plunges of 2025

Cupertino dogs gather for a day in the Blackberry Farm pools
As major insurers pull out or modify their pricing in California, the state’s homeowners worry about potential negative impacts. Photo illustration | Giljoon Lee. Source photos courtesy of Pexels | Used with permission

Wildfire threats cause major home insurers in California to make policy and pricing changes

Many providers are cutting coverage and increasing rates
Giljoon Lee
April 2, 2025
Sophomores Nathan Chang and Riley Chow, one of the two finalist teams, attempt to complete all the ramen on their plate before the other teams. Photo | Giljoon Lee

Leadership hosts first-ever Munch Madness tournament

Students compete in a bracket style food challenge featuring hot dogs, ramen and more
Giljoon Lee and Arshiya Sen
April 2, 2025
Members of El Estoque and El Valedor pose in front of Columbia University's Low Library. Photo courtesy of Rod Satterthwaite | Used with permission

El Estoque wins top national journalism accolade

Columbia Scholastic Press Association awards El Estoque with highest honor
Stella Petzova, News Editor
April 1, 2025
Local activist and speaker at the rally Cassandra Magana speaks about the disparities women of color currently face. 
Photo | Aprameya Rupanagunta

Together We Will holds its first International Women’s Day rally

Sally Lieber, Chair of the State Board of Equalization, and Idarose Sylvester, founder Together We Will, host their first International Women's Day rally
Aprameya Rupanagunta, Staff Writer
March 14, 2025
Junior cellist Elspeth Luu and senior cellist Robin Yoon hold their bows up, signifying the end of a piece. Photo | Angela Poon

Monta Vista Orchestra holds opening night of ‘Beyond the Planets’ concert

Showcasing the music of Gustav Holst, the concert also included the first solo performance of Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 2” by a freshman
Angela Poon and Aletheia Ju
March 10, 2025
El Estoque adviser and MVHS journalism teacher Julia Satterthwaite addresses her journalism students. Photo by Aric Crabb | Used with permission

Journalism teacher Julia Satterthwaite wins the 2025 National High School Journalism Adviser of the Year

Columbia Scholastic Press Association awards El Estoque adviser with the national honor
Meghna Dixit and Stella Petzova
February 25, 2025
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